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Five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman is the latest Pro Pundit to run through his Free Hit team draft.

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In this article, we will have a look at my current Free Hit team for Gameweek 34.

Most of the squad will have a familiar ring to it, so rather than waffle on about Mohamed Salah (£13.8m) and Alexander Isak (£9.5m), I’ll instead focus the majority of my words on a few other players I like, who I haven’t seen in quite so many RMT’s.

JARROD BOWEN

West Ham United haven’t been great from an attacking perspective under Graham Potter.

But in light of the opposition, I fancy Jarrod Bowen (£7.5m) to do well this weekend.

Brighton and Hove Albion have conceded 13 goals in their last five matches and will be without influential centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke (£4.5m), who is undergoing concussion protocols.

Fabian Hurzeler opted for Carlos Baleba (£5.0m) as an emergency centre-back the last time he missed out, and while he did pretty well, it was a poor overall performance by the Seagulls, with relegated Leicester City scoring twice and grabbing a rare point.

As for Bowen, he’s ticked along since returning from injury, with four goals and two assists in 10 starts, but I think he’s capable of hauling tomorrow, given how Brighton were picked apart on the counter-attack by Brentford last week.

In fact, only Leicester have conceded more counter-attack shots over the last five Gameweeks than Brighton, which could play into the hands of Bowen at the Amex.

Above: Teams sorted by counter-attack shots conceded in Gameweeks 29-33



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  1. Pilgrim62
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Leno, Cucurella
    or
    Sanchez, Robinson

    1. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      A

    3. chilli con kone
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      A

  2. dshv
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Iwobi or Palmer
    Sess or cucurella

    1. Silicon Vialli
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Palmer and Cucurella

    2. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Palmer
      Sess

  3. marpy016
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Double Wolves defence or spread risk?

    Sa
    TAA - RANb- Trip

    1. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      if double def then wolves imo

      1. marpy016
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Yep I think Leicester away from home is a plum target

        1. luk46
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          ye on double attack here otherwise I‘d go sa as well

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Would go Double attack

  4. NZREDS
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Murphy to make way for Gordon and Barnes to be put on the right?

    1. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Anything is possible. Murphy and Barnes are in form, with Gordon not so much and coming back from injury. Nobody can say for sure.

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      it could happen but then I fear it messes the team dynamic as Barnes isn't as good on the right.

    3. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      think both should start there wont be changes just because they lost one game

    4. Chris_l25
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      When they played together earlier in the season it was Gordon on the right

  5. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Chasing a 70 point lead in my ML. We both will be free hit this week so I need to try and go a bit different, what do you think of the below?

    Leno
    Trippier / TAA / ait-Nouri
    Salah / mitoma / Fernandes / palmer
    Strand Larsen / wood / Isak

    1. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      couple players like bruno or even palmer I wouldnt go for there but might pay off

  6. hogree
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Last choice on FH - first to five wins
    A. Diaz
    B. Palmer
    C. Strand Larsen

    1. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Sun God Nika
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      What’s your preferred choice

  7. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on this. Not sure on Kluivert what do you think?

    Sanchez
    Sess / Ait-Nourri / Livramento
    Salh / Diaz / Kluivert / Barnes
    Isak / Cunha / Welbeck

    Sels | Mbuemo | Cucurella | Semedo

    Thanks

    1. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I like it a lot

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      G2G

    3. chilli con kone
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I prefer Cucurella and Pope

  8. gers23
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on Sels if going with FH this week?

    1. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Good pick I think, I have in on my bench at the moment 🙂

    2. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I got him because I want a player on the last match and triple newcastle attack + double wolves attack makes him a decent option anyway

    3. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I think Brentford have looked dangerous and Forest not as strong defensively, of late. I think Sels is a better long-term pick, rather than FH34. All just opinions.

      1. gers23
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Thanks guys

    4. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Forest looked pretty shaky Vs Spurs last time, they're feeling the pressure!

    5. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Good pick but just make sure you have a solid back up on the bench in case he gets injured or sent off in the FA Cup game this weekend before they play in the PL.

  9. thom830g
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    A) tripp + kluivert
    B) sess + barnes

    Have Murphy. No othet Bou

    1. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      both good Im on B because chasing and upside is high

  10. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Best option here?

    A. Sa / Barnes 353
    B. Pope / Raul 343

    TAA RAN Sess
    Salah Diaz Murphy Palmer
    Isak Cunha

    Leno Cucu Kerkez

    1. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      A

    3. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      353 cheat code

      1. _Ninja_
        • 15 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Haha yeah typo but more as a wish

  11. Al Pacho
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Is this FH team G2G?

    Leno
    Sessegnon Ait-Nouri Trippier
    Salah Diaz Barnes Iwobi Palmer
    Cunha Isak

    Bench : Ver TAA Wood Cucurella

    1. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Yes

  12. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Anyone tempted by Neto for a punt over palmer?

    1. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Why wouldn't they be?

      1. Haa-lala-land
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        ?

  13. dansmith1985
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Play Palmer or Raul?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Palmer

  14. HODGE
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Barnes or Mirphy on a free hit?

    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Neither. Would rather get Murphy.

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        This

  15. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Is a Cunha - Larsen double up on FH a bit too much?

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Probably. Prefer double wolves defence and Cunha.

    2. luk46
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      on double attack and got a good feeling

    3. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Why would it be too much?
      You'd be picking the two main attacking assets from Wolves Vs a team you expect them to score about three against?

  16. Legohair
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Is jota too risky pick?im chasing,and i feel he might start this gw

    1. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Risky as Gakpo could easily start.

  17. Bluetiger1
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on Best captain choice out with FH this week?

    1. M Salah
    2. Diaz
    3. Murphy
    4. Barnes
    5. Cunha
    6. Isak

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      1

      1. Men in green tights
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        I've got all of them and currently on Isak

  18. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Best AM options this week?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Slot or howe

  19. KeanosMagic
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Sanchez and VVD
    Or Alisson and Cucu?

    Possibly not much on the GK choice

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Sanchez and VVD

  20. The_FF_King
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on this FH team

    Sels
    Trent Sess RAN
    Diaz Salah Palmer Murphy Barnes
    Isak Cunha
    (Areola, Welbeck, Cucurella, Milenkovic)

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't gamble on Trent personally, and I'm not sold on palmer

  21. Haa-lala-land
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    I'm not seeing many Man Utd players in FH drafts

    1. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Bournemouth beat them 3-0 at old Trafford.

    2. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I wonder why?

    3. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Won’t be surprised if they take players off early in preparation for Thursdays Europa League game

  22. Ale Seizer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Sess aside, there doesn't seem to be much love for Fulham even though they're at the whipping boys. Presume the feeling is that they're on the beach?

  23. hazza44
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Raul or Iwobi?

    1. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Raul

    2. Ale Seizer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      See my point above. Saints may toughen up as they'll be desperate to get the point that gets them above Derby's low-tide mark. On balance would go for Raul - he'll be on pens and minutes more secure with no Muniz.

  24. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Why is Palmer suddenly flavour of the month again?

    1. Ale Seizer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      FOMO

    2. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      25 point haul earlier this season.

      FPL beast when in form and has pens.

      Good home fixture with Everton mathematically safe and missing Tarky.

    3. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Memories of his four goal haul against Everton from last season.
      Despite everything Palmer still has more points this season than Isak and Wood and Haaland

    4. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      It’s a gamble, but will go for it as the upside is big if he hits

    5. el polako
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Template FH team cost around 80m for 14 players so people have cash to burn and can’t resist not having „premium” even if he last in form in Neolithic era.

    6. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Lack of decent alternatives with 4 teams not playing

  25. amck27
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Sess or RAN?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Ran

  26. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Kepa or Sanchez? Don’t trust Chelsea but should I trust Bou…?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Same issue, not many Che CSs… but maby still better than BOU

  27. Athletico Underachieving
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    To complete a fairly template WC…start Mbeumo or Welbeck?

    1. Athletico Underachieving
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Not WC, FH…

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Mbeumo

  28. RogueBlood
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Current FH team with 3.7itb to play with what changes would you suggest?

    Alisson
    TAA,RAN,Sess
    Salah,Palmer,Murphy,Barnes
    Isak,Cunha,Larsen

    Verbruggen, Iwobi,Cucurella, Kerkez

  29. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Start cucu or sess?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Cucu

  30. Babit1967
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Full the blanks guys

    _____
    Cucurella RAN _____
    Salah Diaz Murphy Barnes Palmer
    Isak Cunha

    A Sa, Trent,
    B Alison, Sess,