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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

 

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FPL Marc Broadcaster, writer and overthinker. Hoping that ‘differential potential’ will catch on.

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  1. AD105
    • 9 Years
    2 days, 20 hours ago

    Play 2

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

    1. Ray85
      • 7 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

      A and B

  2. Leo14CFC
    • 1 Year
    2 days, 20 hours ago

    Buy Cherki or Schade please ??

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 5 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

      C

    2. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

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

      1. Leo14CFC
        • 1 Year
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        Thank you both

  3. Voronins Pony Tail
    • 2 Years
    2 days, 20 hours 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)

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 5 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

      Agree

    2. Ray85
      • 7 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

      Cherki as he might be rotated

      1. Voronins Pony Tail
        • 2 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        Why now?

        1. Ray85
          • 7 Years
          2 days, 19 hours 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

      2. XX SMICER XX
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        I think this as Doku will start

        1. jacob1989
          • 3 Years
          2 days, 20 hours ago

          It could be reijnders who is benched for Doku

          1. Voronins Pony Tail
            • 2 Years
            2 days, 20 hours ago

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

  4. XX SMICER XX
    • 7 Years
    2 days, 20 hours 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

    1. Voronins Pony Tail
      • 2 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

      D

    2. Ray85
      • 7 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

      C but any with Gabriel

    3. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

      I quite like B

    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

      A.

    5. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

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

      Just need to work out the best transfer now!

      1. Ray85
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 19 hours ago

        Yeah Gabi is essential.

    6. Leo14CFC
      • 1 Year
      2 days, 20 hours ago

      Vvd has to go

      1. XX SMICER XX
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 19 hours ago

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

    7. Mr Turnip 1
        2 days, 19 hours 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

    8. Eddie Nketamine
      • 2 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

      Bench timber or mukiele?

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        M

      2. Voronins Pony Tail
        • 2 Years
        2 days, 20 hours 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

      3. Ray85
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        Mukiele

      4. XX SMICER XX
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        M

      5. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 14 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        Muky

    9. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 days, 20 hours 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

    10. Ray85
      • 7 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

      Enzo or Grealish as under 6.5m option?

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 15 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        Enzo

      2. XX SMICER XX
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        Enzo

      3. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        E

      4. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 14 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        Enzo

    11. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

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

      1. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 14 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

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

    12. Yes Ndidi
      • 6 Years
      2 days, 20 hours 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

    13. hotdog07
      • 13 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

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

      1. jacob1989
        • 3 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        Yes

      2. Yes Ndidi
        • 6 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        yes

      3. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        Claro

    14. Sir Michael Taker
      • 11 Years
      2 days, 20 hours 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.

      1. Ray85
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 19 hours ago

        Pushing for Guehi this January apparently though

    15. jacob1989
      • 3 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

      Is palmer worth a punt?

      1. Leo14CFC
        • 1 Year
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        Yes

      2. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 14 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        Not yet

      3. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        He wasn’t last week 🙁

    16. Orion
      • 15 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

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

      1. jacob1989
        • 3 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        Gabriel. Then saka to rice snd keep the change

        1. brianutd-why always we? 20
          • 14 Years
          2 days, 20 hours ago

          This

      2. Orion
        • 15 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

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

        1. R Whites
          • 10 Years
          2 days, 20 hours ago

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

        2. Yes Ndidi
          • 6 Years
          2 days, 20 hours ago

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

      3. Utopsis
        • 5 Years
        2 days, 18 hours ago

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

    17. RalphieFPL
      • 3 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

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

    18. yakirh
      • 9 Years
      2 days, 20 hours 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!

    19. R Whites
      • 10 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

      Best replacement for Gvardiol?

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

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

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        Timber or Chalobah

    20. Hxnsey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      2 days, 20 hours ago

      Sell ekitike?

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

        Considering, see below

      2. Supersonic_
        • 4 Years
        2 days, 20 hours ago

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

    21. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 days, 20 hours 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.

      1. R Whites
        • 10 Years
        2 days, 19 hours ago

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

        Think I’ll hold until Burnley though.

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 days, 19 hours ago

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

    22. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      2 days, 20 hours ago

      Thoughts on mateta?

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 19 hours ago

        What about Bowen?

    23. Mainoo Magic
      • 11 Years
      2 days, 19 hours 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

    24. The-Red-1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 days, 19 hours ago

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

      1. R Whites
        • 10 Years
        2 days, 19 hours ago

        Not with current fixtures

    25. gomez123
      • 12 Years
      2 days, 19 hours ago

      Would you do Gordon to Bruno G. Y/N

      1. Ray85
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 19 hours ago

        Yes

        1. gomez123
          • 12 Years
          2 days, 19 hours ago

          Thanks

      2. Sabz_1111
        • 4 Years
        2 days, 19 hours 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.

        1. gomez123
          • 12 Years
          2 days, 19 hours ago

          Thanks

    26. thewhitepele
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 days, 19 hours 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

      1. R Whites
        • 10 Years
        2 days, 19 hours ago

        Would get Gabriel in. Semenyo next round

    27. Stranger Mings
      • 5 Years
      2 days, 19 hours ago

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

      1. XX SMICER XX
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 19 hours ago

        Potts for minutes

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 5 Years
          2 days, 19 hours ago

          Thanks

    28. NotsoSpursy
      • 8 Years
      2 days, 19 hours ago

      Guehi -> Tarkowski FT ?

      1. XX SMICER XX
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 19 hours ago

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

    29. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 days, 19 hours ago

      Foden to Bruno G...yay or nay?

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 19 hours ago

        Nay

    30. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      2 days, 19 hours 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

    31. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 days, 19 hours ago

      Is Bowen now abandoned by folks?

      1. Halftime
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 days, 19 hours ago

        I'm keeping him for forest

      2. XX SMICER XX
        • 7 Years
        2 days, 19 hours ago

        I’m holding this week

      3. NotsoSpursy
        • 8 Years
        2 days, 19 hours ago

        Why? He scored and good fixtures

    32. La vida FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 days, 19 hours ago

      What transfer is more of a priority?

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

    33. AAAFootball
        2 days, 19 hours ago

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