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It’s time for another team reveal as we approach Gameweek 27 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

Dan Wright – who you can find here on X – has five top 10k finishes, which means he ranks 17th in our Career Hall of Fame.


Double Gameweek 26 didn’t go to plan. Just one attacking return and a failed gamble on triple Arsenal defence saw me slide to 40k overall. It’s one of those weeks you accept quickly and move on from.

GAMEWEEK 27 TEAM REVEAL

For Gameweek 27, the plan is simple: roll the free transfer. Ideally, I’d like to move Matheus Cunha (£8.1m) to Bryan Mbeumo (£8.6m), especially with Cunha coming off before the 75th minute in each of his last three starts. However, that feels like a luxury right now. With blank Gameweek 31 on the horizon, building up free transfers looks far more important than chasing a marginal upgrade.

Despite last week’s frustration, I’m sticking with the Arsenal defensive trio. David Raya (£6.0m), Gabriel (£7.1m) and Jurrien Timber (£6.4m) all start in the North London derby.

Joachim Andersen (£4.5m) and Matty Cash (£4.9m) complete the back line. Cash remains a slight doubt as I write this, but I’m comfortable letting a substitute step in if needed rather than burning a transfer to fix it.

In midfield, Elliot Anderson (£5.4m) is the one who drops to the bench. I expect him to tick along with defensive contributions, but the ceiling doesn’t look particularly high this week, especially against a Liverpool side that has tightened up recently.

Up front, Erling Haaland (£14.9m) and Thiago (£7.0m) lead the line again. The armband currently sits on Haaland ahead of Bruno Fernandes (£9.8m). He was pictured in training earlier in the week, so availability shouldn’t be an issue. Realistically, only a confirmed setback would push me into making a late transfer before the deadline.


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  1. joeynse99
    • 10 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Thoughts on my team? BB active

    Sanchez

    Mukiele, Gabriel, Hill
    Zubimendi, Palmer (c) Mbeumo, Fernandes, Enzo,

    Haaland, Thiago

    Bench boost - Dubravka, Cash, Evanilson, Andersen

    1. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      6 months, 9 days ago

      I wouldn’t BB here. Zubimendi not really a great pick. I’d rather bench him for Evanilson and use it another week

      1. joeynse99
        • 10 Years
        6 months, 9 days ago

        Cheers pal I’ll have a think before the deadline

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      I'm not BB'ing this team and benching Zubimendi for Evanilson.

  2. Kantelele
    • 4 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Best chep mid ? :
    A) Scott
    B) KDH
    C) Douglas Luiz
    D) Stach
    E) other (who ?)

    1. Takamba
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Rayan

    2. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      What budget?

      Summerville, Adli, Dango,Rayan numbers look good

      1. Kantelele
        • 4 Years
        6 months, 9 days ago

        5.0 budget

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      i think stach if hes fully fit now. janelt another option

  3. Takamba
    • 11 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Feels like a decision I’m going to get wrong, so thoughts appreciated:

    - Morgan Rogers
    - Ismaila Sarr

    1. RoyaleBlue
      • 14 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Hugely dependent on how you can navigate Sarr’s potential blank in 31.

      I think Sarr is a better FPL asset all things equal. But if Sarr will cost you an extra transfer in 31, then I prefer Rogers

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      palace are too much in disarray for my liking, if glasner leaves who knows how they line up. think rogers

  4. MetallicaJack93
    • 3 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Pick 1 to bench

    Gab Munoz Chalobah VVD Sarr

    1. MetallicaJack93
      • 3 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Ismaila sarr

    2. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      6 months, 9 days ago

      That’s tough. Munoz perhaps?

  5. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Hello everybody!

    1. Woking Wanderers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Your grace.....

    2. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      And good morrow to thee, noble sir knight!

  6. F4L
    • 11 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    i really hope howe goes to city tomorrow wanting to win. if you always lose there anyways, why not give it a go. wolte in mid, barnes on the wing, qarabag match midweek now its just a damp squid anyways, try and carry on the momentum of 3 wins away in a row rather than playing defensively. i guess this is more said in hope than expectation but hey ho 🙂

    that city defence is still there for the taking imo

    1. Woking Wanderers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Toon Trebuchet is what we want to see!!!

  7. MetallicaJack93
    • 3 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Benching Chalobah feels wrong... Thoughts?

    Raya
    Gab Munoz VVD
    Salah Bruno Semenyo Enzo Sarr
    Haaland Thiago
    Dub Chalobah Maguire Mane

    1. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Bench Munoz I think

      1. Mr Turnip 1
        • 1 Year
        6 months, 9 days ago

        Or BB

        1. MetallicaJack93
          • 3 Years
          6 months, 9 days ago

          Bb'd last week

          1. Woking Wanderers
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            6 months, 9 days ago

            Oh, so bench Munoz.

          2. Mr Turnip 1
            • 1 Year
            6 months, 9 days ago

            Ah fair, yh I think it would be Munoz for me, palace seem in a rough spot

    2. Woking Wanderers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      BB? I also have strong defenders on the bench this week so I'm going for it, and not waiting for a future DGW to awkwardly build towards.

    3. GC123
      • 4 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Bench Virgil

      1. MetallicaJack93
        • 3 Years
        6 months, 9 days ago

        Thanks guys

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      BB? Seems a decent spot to try. Your TV must be really high to afford that team with Salah.

  8. Orion
    • 15 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Should I get Saliba out for VVD, for a -4, or just double up Gabby and Saliba?

    1. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Absolutely not for a hit

      1. Mr Turnip 1
        • 1 Year
        6 months, 9 days ago

        Just play Gabriel and Saliba

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      not sure thats worth a hit

    3. Orion
      • 15 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Cheers guys

  9. Mr Turnip 1
    • 1 Year
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Raya
    Gabriel Timber Munoz
    Fruno (V) Mbeumo Enzo Wilson Anderson
    Haaland (C) Thiago

    Dubs Andersen Tark A.Barnes

    Who starts from the Anderso/en brothers?

    1. Woking Wanderers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Has to be the Dane.

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      The son over the sen for me

  10. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Bench v starters dilemma is crazy close. Any views? Need 2 starters, at least in defence.

    A. Alderete (Ful)
    B. Andersen (sun)
    C. Hill (whu)
    D. Wilson (sun)
    E. Anderson (Liv)

    Models basically shrug if you ask

    1. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      6 months, 9 days ago

      CD maybe? I don’t like A but the others all seem valid. Anderson Defcon potential may change with the new boss as well so he might not hit for every week anymore, or maybe he will we’ll have to see

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      My ranking: CAEDB

      1. Mr Turnip 1
        • 1 Year
        6 months, 9 days ago

        Tbf Xhaka is back now so maybe I’m being too harsh on Alderete and Sunderland as a whole

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 7 Years
          6 months, 9 days ago

          Yup. Xhaka and Sunderland at home led to most of my ranking

  11. Pilgrim62
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Two question.

    Who would you lose first Saliba or Timber ?
    and
    Mbuemo to Palmer (c) Y or N ?

    1. Woking Wanderers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Saliba.
      No.

  12. The Mighty Hippo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    which move should I consider first?

    a) Verbruggen to Martinez
    b) Timber to VVD

    1. boroie
      • 8 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      B

  13. boroie
    • 8 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Start 1…

    A - Hill (whu)
    B - Wilson (sun)
    C - Rice (tot)

    1. boroie
      • 8 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      First to 3 votes wins…

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      C

    3. The Mighty Hippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      c

    4. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 months, 8 days ago

      C

  14. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Would you BB this?

    Dubravka, Rice, Saliba, Andersen

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Not sure what to expect from Arsenal vs Spurs

    2. boroie
      • 8 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      No

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        6 months, 9 days ago

        thanks! Am looking at GW30 as a good week for BB for my squad, also.

  15. boroie
    • 8 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    A - Timber to VVD
    B - Timber to Munoz
    C - Rice to Neto
    D - Rice to Semenyo

    *** I’m 120 points behind in my ML so massively chasing…

  16. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Would you move Enzo to Dango tonight?

    Sounds crazy just before Burnley but could work out?

    1. boroie
      • 8 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      No

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      No

    3. OLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      No

  17. DALEDOBACK
    • 6 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Hi folks, this lot worth a bench boost?

    I'm leaning yes by the way

    Sa
    Timber Gabriel o Reilly
    BrunoF Semenyo Mbuemo Rice
    Haaland Thiago João Pedro

    Verbruggen Rogers Alderete Rodon

    1. boroie
      • 8 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      No

  18. boroie
    • 8 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Start

    A - Timber (tot)
    B - Hill (whu)

    * also have Raya

    1. OLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      B

    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 15 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      B

  19. boroie
    • 8 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    A - Timber to VVD
    B - Timber to Munoz
    C - Rice to Neto
    D - Rice to Semenyo

    1. OLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      A and D

  20. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 16 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Whonto caption?

    A) Pedro
    B) Thiago
    C) Haaland

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      A

    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 15 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Go for A. Haaland will punish but you have to go with Chelsea if you have em

  21. Manani
    • 14 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    2 to start:

    A. OReilly
    B. Timber
    C. Mukiele
    D. Wilson
    E. Rice

  22. zensum
    • 13 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    I need to bench one this GW. Any advise:
    A) VVD
    B) Gabriel
    C) Hill
    D) Chalobah

    Appreciate your help

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Hill...

      GW27 clean sheet % from market odds:
      CHE: 45%
      ARS: 40%
      LIV: 31%
      BOU: 19%

      1. zensum
        • 13 Years
        6 months, 9 days ago

        Can’t decide between VVD or Hill
        Currently on benching VVD bec of Forest manager’s bounce

    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 15 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Reluctantly do A. Hill is Defcon magnet

  23. OLB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Unsure on Bench and order - correct here ?

    Kelleher
    Gabriel / Chalobah / Hill
    Bruno / Semenyo / Wirtz / Rogers
    Haaland / Ekitike / Pedro (c)

    Bench :
    Dubravka / Mbeumo / VVD / Guehi

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 15 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Bench is correct - tough one but correct in my opinion

      1. OLB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 months, 9 days ago

        Thanks. Yeah kinda feel same.

  24. zensum
    • 13 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Who would u get as a sub 4.5 defender? Any advise:
    A) Mings
    B) Maatsen
    C) any other suggestions?

    Can’t stretch to Konsa and I have Hill.
    Appreciate your help

    1. Manani
      • 14 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      someone from sunderland?

      1. zensum
        • 13 Years
        6 months, 9 days ago

        Can’t get to Mukiele

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Andersen

    3. martynteresa
      • 1 Year
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Spence. Udogie out for a while. New manager is known for wanting attacking play and playing 3-5-2 so Spence and Porro(when he gets back) could well see significantly improved goal involvement over the stretch of games after Arsenal tomorrow

      1. martynteresa
        • 1 Year
        6 months, 9 days ago

        after Arsenal they have 6 out of 7 good games with new manager going on the attack versus Thomas Franks typically cautious more defensive approach

        1. zensum
          • 13 Years
          6 months, 9 days ago

          Thk u and looking at his stats now

    4. Bobby_Baggio
      • 15 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Konsa worth a look?

      1. zensum
        • 13 Years
        6 months, 9 days ago

        I can only stretch up to 4.3

        1. Bobby_Baggio
          • 15 Years
          6 months, 9 days ago

          Sorry missed that. Alderete?

        2. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 months, 9 days ago

          Then get a cheapie or wait(?)

  25. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 11 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Who to start?

    A. Timber (tot) - Own Gabriel
    B. Wilson (sun)

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 15 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      B

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      A

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 months, 9 days ago

        I don't trust Wilson, but this is too close to 50/50 call to say anything tbh.

  26. Bobby_Baggio
    • 15 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Evening all. 2FT & 0m ITB. Which one please?

    Roefs
    Gabriel - Hill - Richards
    Ndiaye - Bruno.F - Rice - Mbuemo
    Haaland - Ekitike - Thiago

    (Verbruggen) - Wilson - Timber - Andersen

    A) Timber + Ndaiaye > 5m + Rogers
    B) Timber + Mbuemo > 4.6m + Semenyo
    C) Mbuemo > Semenyo
    D) Mbuemo > Rogers
    E) Hold

    1. OLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      A. With Senesi for fixtures.

  27. hazza44
    • 13 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Captain for this week? (non-Chelsea attacker owner)
    A) Bruno
    B) Semenyo
    C) Haaland
    B) Thiago

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 15 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      B or C

  28. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    What would you do here..
    About 8 starters atm for 31.

    1. Rice -> Semenyo (Exact cash atm for that move)
    2. Timber > VVD
    3. Save an FT and re-assess next GW.

    Kelleher.
    Timber, Gabriel, O'Reilly.
    Bruno F, Wirtz, Rogers, Rice, Enzo.
    Haaland, Thiago.
    Dubravka, Alderete, Cash, Obi.
    2ft's, 0.5m ITB.

    1. OLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      2 if you’re bothered about starters for 31, 1 could still leave you short, likely Semenyo won’t play 31 either.

  29. HellasLEAF
    • 17 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Mainoo or Sarr for 5th mid.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Sarr if Palace.

  30. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 months, 9 days ago

    Fellow Guiu owners! What's your plan? I can either keep him and dead end gw31 or take a hit and keep Joao Pedro, but that may mean furure hits.

    Kelleher/ Dub
    Gabi, Timber*, Muñoz*, VvD, Andersen
    Bruno, Mbeumo, Rogers, Rice*, Enzo*
    Haaland, J P(*), Guiu
    1 ft, 1.4 mitb

    1) Ignore Thiago and roll
    2) Rice to Dango and Guiu to Thiago (bench Dango or Timber)
    3) Something clever, what?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Wouldn't you have to bench Dango in 2?

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 months, 9 days ago

        Yes. But he would be ready there for Burnley next week.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          6 months, 9 days ago

          Guess Thiago needs to beat Rice and budget very close to be worthwhile this GW.

          1. Baps Hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 months, 9 days ago

            Thiago to score or assist 59%
            Rice has significantly lower odds. But his defcon potential has to be high and he is a mid...

            I guess I almost answered my own question. But it has to be tight.

      2. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 months, 9 days ago

        The idea of taking a hit to to save future transfer isn't usually the best one, I know.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      6 months, 9 days ago

      Pedro to Thiago in 28

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 months, 9 days ago

        Yes. Head says so, math says so and it's the correct thing to do. Just like benching VvD and starting Timber and Enzo over him last week.