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27 January 2026 331 comments
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First came Joe’s much-liked ‘Goals Imminent’ table, then the podcast of the same name. Completing the set, Goals Imminent is now here in article form.

Heading towards Gameweek 24 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL), these Members Area statistics will hopefully help 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

FPL notes: Minteh early sub, Rutter “boost” + Bowen’s shots 3

Well, have we recovered from those high-profile benchings yet? Looking at the names on our table, Liam Delap‘s (£6.2m) substitute role was expected, the cameos of Erling Haaland (£15.1m) and Hugo Ekitike (£8.8m) less so.

Still, at least the double-digit hauls of Dominik Szoboszlai (£6.6m) and Jarrod Bowen (£7.6m) were on the cards. Both combined a goal with an assist in Gameweek 23.

Morgan Rogers (£7.7m) brought in a respectable eight points, thanks to defensive contribution (DefCon) rewards and setting up Aston Villa’s opener, but the Assists Imminent list had to put up with Phil Foden‘s (£8.5m) benching and a Bruno Guimaraes (£7.3m) injury.

At least we saw Anton Stach (£4.9m) deliver on his underlying creativity numbers with an assist on Monday night.

GOALS IMMINENT

 

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  1. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    1 day, 6 hours ago

    What to do? Bit of an injury crisis. 1FT 2.2ITB.

    Sanchez
    Gabriel Timber Alderete
    Bruno F Saka Wilson Enzo Bruno G*
    Haaland Ekitike

    Dubravka Dorgu* Gudmundsson** Guiu

    A) Bruno G to Mbeumo/Semenyo/Rogers
    B) Ekitike to Evanilson
    C) Dorgu to Munoz
    D) Wildcard

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      1 day, 6 hours ago

      A with semenyo

    2. Boz
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 6 hours ago

      A with Mbuemo

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      1 day, 6 hours ago

      I'm wildcarding that. It'll take too long to transition that team. I know you can muddle through but I prefer just hitting the button and removing Saka, Wilson, BrunoG, Ekitike all at once while also upgrading the defense.

    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 5 hours ago

      A

  2. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    1 day, 6 hours ago

    GTG & bench order correct?

    Dubravka
    Chalobah Gabriel Muki
    BrunoF Rogers HWilson Rice Palmer
    Haaland JPedro

    Kelleher DCL Timber Guehi

    1.7

    1. Boz
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 6 hours ago

      Lovely team

      1. g40steve
        • 7 Years
        1 day, 6 hours ago

        Cheers

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 6 hours ago

      I'd start Timber over Wilson

      He could score at Manchester United but I'd expect Arsenal to be dominant against Leeds, albeit a low scoring win for them on the road. 0-1 or 0-2 to the Arsenal?

      I think that they will rock up to Elland Road and get the job done on Saturday afternoon.

      Especially so if they can rest the starting XI, at home, against the Kazhak team tomorrow. Which surely they will.

      1. x.jim.x
        • 11 Years
        1 day, 5 hours ago

        Wheels are coming off, they'll crumble under the lights at Elland Road

  3. Boz
    • 13 Years
    1 day, 6 hours ago

    Martinez
    Gabriel Timber Tark
    Bruno Rice Rogers Wilson
    Haaland Thiago Ekitike

    Dub Thiaw King Heaven

    Team is a mess but 2FTs and 1.9itb.

    A) Ekitike + King > Enzo + Mane
    B) Thiaw + Wilson > Chalobah + Enzo
    C) Heaven > Chalobah
    D) Anything else?

    Leaning towards A as I think Enzo is the priority. Any thoughts?

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 6 hours ago

      C is decent

      1. g40steve
        • 7 Years
        1 day, 6 hours ago

        Considered JP

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 6 hours ago

      C

      See what happens mid week but give Ekitike one more chance?

      With 10 teams on 13 or 12 points Liverpool (15 points) must win tomorrow to qualify top 8 in the Champions League and avoid the play off.

      Surely they will, but should start the game with a fuller strength side.

  4. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 day, 6 hours ago

    Dorgu confirmed out feels like a Scout needs to write an article comparing the replacement options.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 6 hours ago

      The deadline is Saturday afternoon and there could be further injuries in European games tonight to Thursday.

  5. Taegugk Warrior
    • 7 Years
    1 day, 6 hours ago

    How nailed is hill..?

  6. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 day, 6 hours ago

    Why was Reinildo hooked at 45’ last game?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      1 day, 6 hours ago

      Got booked in the first half. I don't think he's lost his place. He came straight back into the side after AFCON and was good before hand.

      1. Jigger & Pony
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        1 day, 5 hours ago

        Thanks

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 6 hours ago

      Mukiele was also subbed

      On 81 mins

      First time since missing Gw1

      They do have some options

      Game state perhaps?

  7. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    1 day, 6 hours ago

    A lot of people selling Haaland. Where are they putting the cash? Shirley not Salah?

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      1 day, 6 hours ago

      Trying to act cool

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 5 hours ago

      Watkins
      Bruno
      Mbeumo
      Semenyo
      Rogers
      Possibly Palmer

      There's a few ways to spend it

      In defence and the nets too

  8. Vasshin
    • 7 Years
    1 day, 6 hours ago

    Have chalobah, Verbuggen and Dubravka

    Will you double up on Chelsea defense for the next 4 weeks and do Verbuggen to Sanchez?

    1. Under my Cucurella
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 5 hours ago

      I think 1 Chelsea defense is fine and Verbruggen has 2 nice fixtures so would save the transfer

  9. Under my Cucurella
    • 10 Years
    1 day, 6 hours ago

    Was considering this move but unsure now with the Dorgu news as Cunha could be a good option in his absence. I do want BrunoF though. If I stick with this move I'd have to start one of Collins or Andersen this week. Thoughts on if I should pull the trigger or so something else?

    Cunha VVD > BrunoF Senesi

    Verb
    Gab VVD Dorgu
    Saka Cunha Gordon Wilson
    Haaland Watkins Thiago

    Dub Collins Andersen Xhaka

    2FT 0.5ITB

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      1 day, 5 hours ago

      I'd do something else that involves getting in some Chelsea coverage.

      1. Under my Cucurella
        • 10 Years
        1 day, 5 hours ago

        Could keep Cunha and do VVD Gordon > Chalobah Enzo that means no BrunoF though. Another option would be to wildcard

        1. Bobby Digital
          • 8 Years
          1 day, 4 hours ago

          You have Cunha, so not the end of the world not owning BrunoF

  10. Bruin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 day, 6 hours ago

    Is there any update on what Timber & Saliba’s injuries are or is it just a rest for the pair?

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 5 hours ago

      what injuries ?

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 day, 5 hours ago

        Niggling ones

        I bet Arteta had a few niggles on Sunday night

        1. Cojones of Destiny
          • 7 Years
          1 day, 5 hours ago

          lol good one ))

  11. Club-De-Belon
    • 4 Years
    1 day, 5 hours ago

    I need general advice on Frimpong's minutes.

    SUN, NFO, WHU, WOL is a great run 2 GWs away.

    I can start him against NEW H (NEW is bad away) and can easily bench him against MCI H.

    But if he is not going to play, I would sell him just for value. How is Gomez comeback going to impact his minutes pls?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      1 day, 5 hours ago

      Didn't Gomez get injured?

      1. Club-De-Belon
        • 4 Years
        1 day, 5 hours ago

        I was not paying attention to football for a few GWs.
        I am just checking the situation and he is flagged so I wonder when will he come back and if might be more important to Slot for solidity at the back / to not have Salah and Frimpong occupy the same space?

  12. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    1 day, 5 hours ago

    On Saliba and Timber

    "They have some niggles and it is a good opportunity to get them in the best possible condition for the weekend."

    https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-press-conference-live-mikel-33307489

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 5 hours ago

      Arsenal players love a "niggle" injury

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 day, 5 hours ago

        Yeah

        They don't need to even be on the bench tomorrow

        "Arteta is hoping to bring back Kai Havertz into the fold, as well as give minutes to plenty of players who have been on the fringes. There could also be an opportunity for some young players to make appearances too such as Marli Salmon."

  13. Philosopher's Stones
    • 5 Years
    1 day, 5 hours ago

    For those who wished they'd taken a different career path: what would've you have chosen if you were given another chance?

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      1 day, 5 hours ago

      FPL Content Creator

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 5 hours ago

      crypto billionaire

    3. OverTinker
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 5 hours ago

      Can't disclose

    4. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      1 day, 4 hours ago

      PL footballer, preferably Manchester City. They seem to make a lot of money

    5. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 4 hours ago

      I wish I was a little bit taller, I wish I was a baller,I wish I had a girl who looked good, I would call her
      I wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a bat
      And a '64 Impala

  14. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 5 hours ago

    Ekitike VVD to JPedro Chalo for free?
    Or WC?

    Verb/Dub
    Gab/Timber/VVD/Dorgu/Heaven
    Saka/BrunoF/Wirtz/HWilson/Potts
    Haaland/Ekitike/Thiago

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 5 hours ago

      I might WC that tbh, to get rid off Verb, VVD, Dorgu, Squirtz, Saka**, Potts* and Ekitike.

      *Potts there are better 8th midfielders
      **Not worth it

  15. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    1 day, 5 hours ago

    Dorgu out for months apparently

  16. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 day, 5 hours ago

    Who to sell and buy?
    Change to 2 forwards and 5 mids?

    1 FT, 2.1 in the bank

    Front 8 are:
    Rice, Bruno F, Rogers, Wilson, King,
    Haaland, Etikite, Raul

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 5 hours ago

      Sell King

      Give Ekitike one more match

      Could come good with a couple of home goals against Newcastle

    2. z13
        1 day, 4 hours ago

        Raul and King to Kroupi/Mane and Mbeumo/Enzo

        1. Jigger & Pony
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          1 day, 4 hours ago

          This

      • Punned It
          1 day, 4 hours ago

          Downgrade Ekitiké, upgrade King. You could move Ekitiké to Evanilson, Thiago or JP - or further down to Mané, Brobbey or Kroupi.

      • Gudjohnsen
        • 9 Years
        1 day, 5 hours ago

        Palmer to Bruno or give Palmer the West Ham game?

        1. JBG
          • 7 Years
          1 day, 4 hours ago

          Give him to Ol' Arnold Palmer try

      • OverTinker
        • 7 Years
        1 day, 5 hours ago

        1. Play Thiaw
        2. Get Chalobah for a hit

        1. Punned It
            1 day, 4 hours ago

            Good move, but not sure a hit'll pay off. Play Thiaw.

        2. z13
            1 day, 4 hours ago

            On WC. Any Leeds fans who can tell me if James Justin will still play when others are back, on BB25 but want a good bench. Already have Rodon seperately

          • Stranger Mings
            • 5 Years
            1 day, 4 hours ago

            Need gw24/25 def up to 5.2
            A)guehi (tot)
            B) gusto (WHU).but rotation risk
            C) mukiele (BUR)
            D) other

            1. Boxwoods
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              1 day, 4 hours ago

              C

              1. Stranger Mings
                • 5 Years
                1 day, 1 hour ago

                Thanks

            2. Punned It
                1 day, 4 hours ago

                C

                1. Stranger Mings
                  • 5 Years
                  1 day, 1 hour ago

                  Thanks

            3. Gazzpfc
              • 9 Years
              1 day, 4 hours ago

              Stuck

              Which one

              1 Wilson or Kroupi
              2 Munoz or Calvert Lewin

              ???

              1. Punned It
                  1 day, 4 hours ago

                  Wilson, neither.

              2. JBG
                • 7 Years
                1 day, 4 hours ago

                JWP gone/going to Burnley on loan.

                https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/2016166299823415411

              3. corderz
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                1 day, 4 hours ago

                Best £4.5m or less defender?

                Already have Alderete

              4. bobicek92
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 1 Year
                1 day, 4 hours ago

                G2G? I could buy Chalobah for Thiaw but no idea whom to bench from this lot:

                Donnarumma
                Gabriel Timber Mukiele
                Rice Enzo Bruno F Rogers Le Fee
                Ekitike Haaland
                Dubravka Thiago Andersen Thiaw

              5. MJF
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                1 day, 4 hours ago

                When Chelsea gift wrapped that chance for Mateta, the commentator said "You don't get chances like that against Chelsea too often". Well, you do - they gave about seven away like that v Forest, a few v Leeds, some v Brentford last week. They are so lucky at times.

              6. The 12th Man
                • 12 Years
                1 day, 4 hours ago

                Is one of these moves worth a -4?

                Cherki > Rogers,Mbuemo,Enzo