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Goals + assists imminent! Who is ‘due’ in FPL Gameweek 21?

5 January 2026 191 comments
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You’ve probably heard about Joe’s much-liked ‘Goals Imminent’ table. You might listen to his and Marc’s Fantasy Football Scout podcast of the same name. Now, Goals Imminent is here in article form!

Heading towards Gameweek 21 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL), these Members Area statistics identify some underachieving players who look ‘due’ for a goal and/or assist.

Naturally, we’ll attempt to assess whether they’re unlucky, suffering a rare blip, or just aren’t particularly good.

LAST WEEK’S SUCCESSES

Goals + assists imminent! Who is 'due' in FPL Gameweek 21? 2

The tight New Year turnaround meant there was no article looking back at our Gameweek 19 tables, although the latest podcast celebrated goals from David Brooks (£5.0m) and Jean-Philippe Mateta (£7.6m), alongside several assists.

Joe and Marc then correctly forecasted strikes from Morgan Gibbs-White (£7.3m) and Yasin Ayari (£4.8m).

Bukayo Saka (£10.2m) couldn’t quite score, but was able to assist in a cameo, whereas Florian Wirtz (£8.2m) outdid his prediction by netting against Fulham. Meanwhile, as anticipated, Martin Odegaard (£7.8m) and Enzo Le Fee (£4.9m) set up goals for their colleagues.

GOALS IMMINENT

The first table shows players who’ve accumulated at least nine shots over the latest four Gameweeks, but scored no more than one goal.

 

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The rest of this article below is completely free to read but requires a Fantasy Football Scout user account for access – you can get yours at no cost here

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  1. AD105
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Play 2

    A) Andersen (CHE)
    B) Alderete (bre)
    C) Virgil (ars)

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    1. Ray85
      10 months, 13 days ago

      A and B

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  2. Leo14CFC
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Buy Cherki or Schade please ??

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    1. Stranger Mings
      10 months, 13 days ago

      C

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    2. XX SMICER XX
      10 months, 13 days ago

      C but do think he is due a benching, as Doku will start the next game

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      1. Leo14CFC
        10 months, 13 days ago

        Thank you both

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  3. Voronins Pony Tail
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Please help me choose 1 to bench!

    BrunoG
    Rice
    Cunha
    Cherki
    Rogers
    Watkins
    Haaland
    Thiago

    Currently have Rogers on the bench (with Mukiele and Gudmunsson)

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    1. Stranger Mings
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Agree

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    2. Ray85
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Cherki as he might be rotated

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      1. Voronins Pony Tail
        10 months, 13 days ago

        Why now?

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        1. Ray85
          10 months, 13 days ago

          Just think they have a lot of attacking options, Doku is back too and they haven't been clinical last two games. The Arsenal and City attackers always come with some rotation risk tbf

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      2. XX SMICER XX
        10 months, 13 days ago

        I think this as Doku will start

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        1. jacob1989
          10 months, 13 days ago

          It could be reijnders who is benched for Doku

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          1. Voronins Pony Tail
            10 months, 13 days ago

            That’s my view, Cherki is insanely good and getter better each game

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  4. XX SMICER XX
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Evening - is Gabriel essential? If so, what transfers to make.
    Thanks

    A. VVD Richards to Gabriel Gudmundsson
    B. VVD O’Reilly to Gabriel Cash
    C. VVD O’Reilly to Gabriel Keane
    D. Timber Richards to Gabriel Gudmundsson
    E. Timber O’Reilly to Gabriel Robinson
    F. Timber Dorgu to Gabriel Nallo (3.7m)
    G. Hold and accept no Gabriel

    Current defence is:
    Timber VVD O’Reilly Richards Dorgu

    2FT 0.2M ITB

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    1. Voronins Pony Tail
      10 months, 13 days ago

      D

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    2. Ray85
      10 months, 13 days ago

      C but any with Gabriel

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    3. waltzingmatildas
      10 months, 13 days ago

      I quite like B

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    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 months, 13 days ago

      A.

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    5. XX SMICER XX
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Thanks all!
      General consensus is I should pull the trigger and get Gabriel!

      Just need to work out the best transfer now!

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      1. Ray85
        10 months, 13 days ago

        Yeah Gabi is essential.

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    6. Leo14CFC
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Vvd has to go

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      1. XX SMICER XX
        10 months, 13 days ago

        It’s the Burnley fixture after Arsenal that I’m tempted to hold for

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    7. Mr Turnip 1
      10 months, 13 days ago

      I like B, Timber worth keeping, City defence weakened by injuries. Cash a decent pickup as Avila are playing well and fixtures are getting good for them

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  5. Eddie Nketamine
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Bench timber or mukiele?

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    1. Stranger Mings
      10 months, 13 days ago

      M

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    2. Voronins Pony Tail
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Oooohhh, tough one.

      I’ve benched Mukiele but playing Gab as LFC and set pieces are a joke.

      Id bench Timber if I had him, Arsenal will concede

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    3. Ray85
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Mukiele

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    4. XX SMICER XX
      10 months, 13 days ago

      M

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    5. brianutd-why always we? 20
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Muky

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  6. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 months, 13 days ago

    I have 4 FTs considering Gvardiol & Ekitike > Nunez & Thiago or Watkins..?

    The Thiago move puts a useful 2.7m ITB...?

    Sanchez
    Gabriel Gvardiol Keane
    Saka Foden Rogers Rice Wharton
    Haaland(c) Ekitike

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  7. Ray85
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Enzo or Grealish as under 6.5m option?

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    1. waltzingmatildas
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Enzo

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    2. XX SMICER XX
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Enzo

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    3. Stranger Mings
      10 months, 13 days ago

      E

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    4. brianutd-why always we? 20
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Enzo

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  8. waltzingmatildas
    10 months, 13 days ago

    A) Play Lacroix
    B) Play Ekitike
    C) Sell Ekitike for Thiago or another punt (Brobbey, Igor Jesus?) and play over Lacroix

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    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Lacroix has to go now. Hold Ekitike for after this GW he’ll be back.

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  9. Yes Ndidi
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Nothing need sorting here immediately, does it? All outta transfers and 0.2 to play with

    Pickford
    Gabriel O'Reilly Keane
    Foden Gordon Cunha Wilson Rice
    Haaland Bowen

    Dub Ekitike VDB Van Hecke

    If I knew VDB was back in the frame, I'd play him over O'Reilly, but Brentford look OK without him, and I don't think City have the luxury to rest O'R this week. I don't think I'd start Ekitike at the Emirates even if he was 100% fit.

    TY

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  10. hotdog07
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Do free transfers carry over if I use my wildcard? Thanks

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    1. jacob1989
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Yes

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    2. Yes Ndidi
      10 months, 13 days ago

      yes

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    3. Count of Monte Hristo
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Claro

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  11. Sir Michael Taker
    10 months, 13 days ago

    City Premier League cleans this season (9) - Ruben Dias started all of them, Ruben/Gvardiol partnership for 6 of them. Gvardiol is also City's biggest ball progressor by quite a big margin. Khusanov rarely trusted, less than 9 games worth of minutes in the league since he joined the club, no league starts since GW5. Nathan Ake, stalwart of the Pep era but widely linked with a transfer out prior to these injuries, unlikely to be able to play many games without breaking down himself again. Rodri's going to get overplayed and broken again to try and paper over the cracks. City are about to become a defence to target.

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    1. Ray85
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Pushing for Guehi this January apparently though

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  12. jacob1989
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Is palmer worth a punt?

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    1. Leo14CFC
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Yes

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    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Not yet

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    3. THE Wild Rover
      10 months, 13 days ago

      He wasn’t last week 🙁

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  13. Orion
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Help guys… I have Timber & Saka… Third Arsenal, Gabriel or Rice?
    Cheers!

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    1. jacob1989
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Gabriel. Then saka to rice snd keep the change

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      1. brianutd-why always we? 20
        10 months, 13 days ago

        This

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    2. Orion
      10 months, 13 days ago

      But guys… Just think that Saka will outscore Rice at the end. That’s why I’m asking Gabriel or Rice?

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      1. R Whites
        10 months, 13 days ago

        I got rid of Saka for rice - not sure he’s worth the price tag.

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      2. Yes Ndidi
        10 months, 13 days ago

        He should, for the money. Question is, can you use the difference to enable your other spots to score better?

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    3. Utopsis
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Get Gabriel first, then watch a few more games before making decision on Rice vs Saka vs Timber

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  14. RalphieFPL
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Please help..
    Frimpong + Calafiori to Gabriel and another defender? 4.7ITB, others are Alderete, O’Reilly + Clyne. Thanks!

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  15. yakirh
    10 months, 13 days ago

    My advise to everyone - save your FTs for GW 24

    --- HUGE FIXTURES SWING ---

    Bruno Fernandes and Palmer should be top of the list

    On the chopping block:
    Foden
    Saka
    Ekitike

    Save your FTs!

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  16. R Whites
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Best replacement for Gvardiol?

    Rest of defence is Gabriel - Keane - Dorgu - Guehi.

    I am thinking Timber for Arsenal double up, Nunes or Thiaw.

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Timber or Chalobah

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  17. Hxnsey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Sell ekitike?

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Considering, see below

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    2. Supersonic_
      10 months, 13 days ago

      I might next week... but feels weird doing it before Burnley.

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  18. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Ekitike to Thiago for FT?

    Pope
    Gabriel, Timber, Chalobah
    Cunha, Wilson, Saka, Foden
    Haaland, Raul, Ekitike

    Subs: Dub, Senesi, Rodon, King

    1 FT, 0 in the bank.

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    1. R Whites
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Similar dilemma (but would go for Watkins as have Thiago).

      Think I’ll hold until Burnley though.

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      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 months, 13 days ago

        But if he doesn’t start this week I only have Senesi as cover

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  19. Emiliano Sala
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Thoughts on mateta?

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    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 months, 13 days ago

      What about Bowen?

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  20. Mainoo Magic
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Hi all, GTG here or anything worth a hit? 0ft, £0.1m itb

    Dubravka

    Gabriel VDV Dorgu

    Foden szoboszlai cunha rogers saka

    Haaland ekitike*

    Bench: verbruggen, Andersen, Richards* guiu

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  21. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Would you trade Bruno G and O'Reilly for Cherki and Nunes?

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    1. R Whites
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Not with current fixtures

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  22. gomez123
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Would you do Gordon to Bruno G. Y/N

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    1. Ray85
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Yes

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      1. gomez123
        10 months, 13 days ago

        Thanks

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    2. Sabz_1111
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Am on wildcard and wanted Newcastle attacking coverage given their run of games. Game down to this exact question. Went with Bruno due to certainty of starts. Gordon on pens but has had some early substitution and the odd risk of rotation. Tough call.

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      1. gomez123
        10 months, 13 days ago

        Thanks

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  23. thewhitepele
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Got 2ft and 0.5itb:

    A) VVD —> Timber (leaves 1ft and 0.1itb)
    B) VVD + Andersen —> Gabriel + Gudmundsson (leaves 0.6 itb)
    C) Get rid of Semenyo?
    D) Save 2ft

    Dubs Verbruggen
    VVD Oreilly Keane Alderete Andersen
    Rogers Foden Semenyo Rice Stach
    Haaland Ekitike Thiago

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    1. R Whites
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Would get Gabriel in. Semenyo next round

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  24. Stranger Mings
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Best 4.5m mid? Potts or devenney? Or other? Cheers

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    1. XX SMICER XX
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Potts for minutes

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      1. Stranger Mings
        10 months, 13 days ago

        Thanks

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  25. NotsoSpursy
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Guehi -> Tarkowski FT ?

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    1. XX SMICER XX
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Not sure. Everton fixtures look good but they were awful at the weekend

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  26. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Foden to Bruno G...yay or nay?

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    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Nay

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  27. XX SMICER XX
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Evening - sorry, another post. I have got my sender transfers down to 2 options - what is best?
    Thanks

    A. Arsenal defence double up
    VVD Richards to Gabriel Gudmundsson

    B. Get a Chelsea defence for the fixture swing
    VVD Timber to Gabriel Chalobah

    Current defence is:
    Timber VVD O’Reilly Richards Dorgu

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  28. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Is Bowen now abandoned by folks?

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    1. Halftime
      10 months, 13 days ago

      I'm keeping him for forest

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    2. XX SMICER XX
      10 months, 13 days ago

      I’m holding this week

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    3. NotsoSpursy
      10 months, 13 days ago

      Why? He scored and good fixtures

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  29. La vida FPL
    10 months, 13 days ago

    What transfer is more of a priority?

    A) timber > Gabriel
    B) raul > thiago
    C) both
    D) roll and have 3 FTs next week

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  30. AAAFootball
    10 months, 13 days ago

    Bb, right?
    Dubs vs man u, Andersen vs che, guehi vs villa, m Fernandes vs forest?

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