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FPL General’s Haaland-less Gameweek 30 team reveal

13 March 2026 554 comments
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With Gameweek 30 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) nearing, our pundits are finalising their teams before Saturday’s deadline.

FPL General, who has three top 500 finishes to his name, has been without Erling Haaland (£14.6m) all season, so doesn’t have a keep-or-sell decision to make this week!

Here, he outlines his plans for the week ahead.

General no Salah Haaland

Gameweek 29 Review

FPL General’s Haaland-less Gameweek 30 team reveal

Gameweek 29 feels like a lifetime ago. 58 points resulted in a small red arrow from 595k to 658k. Rather than selling the flagged Nico O’Reilly (£5.1m), my transfer was rolled, and the legendary James Hill (£4.2m) auto-subbed in for an eight-pointer.

It was good to see O’Reilly back in action in the Champions League midweek, so hopefully he’ll start against West Ham United on Saturday. Manchester City teammate Antoine Semenyo (£8.3m) delivered as captain, scoring the opener at home to Nottingham Forest. 

Elsewhere, Bruno Fernandes (£10.1m) and Cole Palmer (£10.6m) combined for 17 points, as Gabriel Magalhaes (£7.2m) reached double digits.

However, the Arsenal clean sheet was damaging, as was the highly-owned 19 points of Joao Pedro (£7.7m). Should I buy him this week? The last time this Brazilian was in my squad, he blanked on five straight occasions. Forgiveness isn’t easy!

Gameweek 30 Team

 

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  1. Whiz40
    • 4 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    I need a Hail Mary, don’t think putting the captains armband on Mo Salah could pay off this week??

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    1. chilli con kone
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      He is the best captain imo. Sooner or later he will get a 20 pointer from a couple tap ins and a pen

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    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      It's nae bad

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  2. Whiz40
    • 4 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    *do you think

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  3. AC Pilkington
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Who to bench?

    A) Alderete

    B) Rogers

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    1. chilli con kone
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      A but only because it would be too painful if Rogers does finally get that haul

      I think Alderate probably gets 4 points tops I expect Brighton to score

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      1. AC Pilkington
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 months, 12 days ago

        Yeah benching a talent like Rogers feels wrong

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    2. Il Capitano
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      A

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  4. chilli con kone
    • 12 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Kelleher

    Virgil / Gabriel / O’Reilly

    Palmer / Bruno / Dango / Wilson

    Haaland / Ekiteke / Thiago

    Bench: Kinsky, Andersen, Konate, KDH

    2FT 0.5 itb & WC intact

    A. Kinsky to Petrovic and bench boost
    B. Kinsky & KDH to Petrovic & Tavernier and bench boost
    C. Save and don’t bench boost

    Many thanks to you

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  5. Il Capitano
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    2FT 0.2m ITB

    Raya
    Gabriel VVD Senesi
    Bruno (C) Mbeumo Semenyo Rice Dango
    Haaland Ekitike

    Dub - Andersen Alderete Guiu

    Roll FT, Haaland/Rice/Guiu out in 31?

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    1. chilli con kone
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Haaland to Pedro and Rice to Salah would really tempt me if you’re going to bin them next week for the blank anyway

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      1. Il Capitano
        • 5 Years
        2 months, 12 days ago

        'tis tempting!

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  6. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Reckon this is a save?

    Dubravka
    Gabriel, Guehi, Alderete
    Bruno, Semenyo, Rice, Wilson
    Haaland, Ekitike, Thiago

    Verbruggen, Stach, Thiaw, Keane
    Bank 0.1m, 2FT, all chips

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Rice & Haaland -> Salah & Pedro is doable…

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  7. Catastrophe
    • 15 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    A) Wirtz (TOT, bri)
    B) Mbeumo (AVL, bou)

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    1. Hibbopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      B solely because I think Wirtz gets rotated

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      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        2 months, 12 days ago

        On the Wirtzlitzer!

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  8. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Who gets least points

    A) Nunes
    B) Alderate
    C) VVD (-4)

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    1. Radulfo28773
      • 4 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      C

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  9. Hibbopotamus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Haaland/Rogers > Ekitike/Salah done. Triple Liverpool attack with Szoboszlai. I need a shower.

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  10. Radulfo28773
    • 4 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Haaland + Kroupi to JPedro + Thiago

    Yes or No?

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    1. Hibbopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      If you're thinking of WC-ing in 2-3 weeks anyway I say just go for it

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  11. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Could Timber really be benched?

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    1. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Why should he?

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    2. Hibbopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Could? Sure. Wouldn't call it likely, though. He's pretty definitively first choice and every fixture is important now.

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    3. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Looked tired recently and White back in full training

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    4. Yozzer
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Of course he could. Huge game coming up. Fans think he looked tired

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  12. Ohh1454
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Who to bench ?
    A. Rogers
    B. DCL
    C. Wilson

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    1. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      B

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  13. Eightball
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Vebrugen
    Hill VVD Gabriel
    Bruno Tavernier Mbuemo Wilson
    Ekitike (C) Thiago Haaland

    Bench: Dubravka - Munoz - Enzo - Mukiele

    1FT 0.7M ITB

    A) Enzo to Szoboszlai (bench Wilson who might not start)
    B) Roll and hope one of Wilson or Munoz starts

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    1. Eightball
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      or C) Munoz to O'Reilly (as I can bench him in 31)

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  14. OptimusBlack
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Which is the best for next GWS ??
    A- Wilson & Haaland + 2FT

    B- Haaland & Brobbey >
    Pedro & Ekitiké (Bench Wilson)

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    1. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Any help plz ?

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    2. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      I really like B there bud! 🙂

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    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      B

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  15. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Who are people capping? Many good candidates this week

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    1. Eightball
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Im going Ekitike.

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      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        2 months, 12 days ago

        Makes sense

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      2. Skogen89
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 months, 12 days ago

        Tempting! Cuti, van de ven and palinha out- can see liverpool score a lot, but are they thinking about the CL match next week? rotations? min secure?

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    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Bruno

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    3. Skogen89
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Haaland has 13 goals last 7 games against WHM

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    4. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      I'm going with Joao Pedro. Over the last six Gameweeks, no player has had more shots on goal, big chances or expected goal involvement than him.

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  16. Yozzer
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Anyone a fan of these moves both for a -4

    A Guei, Enzo, Rice --> Ekitiké, Tavernier, Wilson ( would get a Fulham defender for 31)

    B Munoz,Rice , Guei --> Ekitiké, Tavernier, Gudmonsson ( Wilson in for 31)

    This means I keep Haaland. I do have Samenyo too. Don't expect both will start

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  17. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    If WCing GW32, which option would you pick?

    A)
    GW30: Enzo
    GW31: Kroupi
    + Save 1FT, total remaining: 3FTs

    Vs

    B)
    GW30: Joao Pedro
    GW31: Joao Pedro
    (Use 1FT - Kroupi->Pedro), total remaining: 2FTs

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  18. RICICLE
    • 3 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Hi gents!

    Kelleher
    Gabriel - Senesi - VVD
    Dango - Bruno F - Mbeumo - Semenyo
    Thiago - J.Pedro - Ekitike
    __________________________________
    Dubravka: Wilson: O’Reilly: Thiaw

    0FT, 5.9m ITB

    Who to bench?

    A) Wilson
    B) Dango

    Who to Captain?

    1) Bruno
    2) Ekitike

    Currently on benching Wilson and capping Ekitike, but absolutely cannot decide captain choice!

    Any help appreciated, thanks guys!

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    1. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Bench Dango
      Bruno ©

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    2. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      A2

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    3. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Two opposite opinions! Still torn haha, cheers lads

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  19. hazza44
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Very tempted by Haaland and Mane to Ekitike and JPedro this week

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    1. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      And who to bench in middle?

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      1. hazza44
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 12 days ago

        Rogers or Wilson

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  20. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Start:

    1. Wilson
    2. Szobo

    Thanks

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    1. thetommy14
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      2

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  21. ball c
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Saturday night Haaland haul on the way?
    Lot of people selling to fund Salah but he’s so off form.

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    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      So is Haaland

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  22. Vasshin
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Rice to Wirtz

    Yah or Nah?

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    1. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Nope

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  23. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Thiago or Ekitike on for next few weeks?

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    1. thetommy14
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Ekitike

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  24. thetommy14
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Worth it for -4 hit?

    Mbeumo, Guiu and Munoz to Ekitike, Stach and Hill

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  25. thetommy14
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Salah or Ekitike? Already have Szobo

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    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Eki

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  26. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Asked ChatGPT to aggregate the fan line-ups on the Man City forum (18 selections):

    Nunes 100%
    Cherki 100%
    Donnarumma 94%
    Ait-Nouri 94%
    Marmoush 89%
    Gonzalez 78%
    Doku 72%
    Guehi 61%
    Rodri 61%
    O'Reilly 61%
    Khusanov 61%
    Semenyo 61%
    Stones 50%
    Foden 22%
    Dias 22%
    Bernardo 22%
    Haaland 17%
    Ake 11%
    Reijnders 11%
    Trafford 6%
    Savinho 6%

    Probably zero use/relevance for FPL but the fans aren't very hot on Haaland are they?!

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    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Is this a predicted line up or what the fans want?

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      1. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 months, 12 days ago

        Probably more the latter

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  27. Viper
    • 16 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Hi all.

    Verbruggen

    Timber Gabriel VVD

    Bruno Wilson Dango Anderson

    Thiago Haaland Ekitike

    Dubravka (BOU) Rogers (mnu) Hill (bur) Richards (LEE)

    Would you bench boost with this?

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    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      No save BB for DGW

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  28. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Do we think rjames will start?
    Anyway will u start vvd or vanhecke?

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  29. Bobby_Baggio
    • 15 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Morning all. 2FT + 0.7m ITB. Not sure what to do or just save? GK or Rogers maybe?

    Verbruggen
    Gabriel - Hill - VVD
    Wilson - Bruno.F - Dango - Mbuemo
    Haaland - Ekitike - Thiago

    (Roefs) - Rogers - Konsa - Andersen

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    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      2 months, 12 days ago

      Roll. Looks good

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      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 15 Years
        2 months, 12 days ago

        Cheers

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  30. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 12 days ago

    Would you do Haaland & Kroupi to Ekitike & Pedro (2FTs) or just roll?

    Verbruggen
    Timber Gabriel Munoz VDB
    Bruno Mbuemo Sarr Dango
    Haaland Thiago

    Areola Enzo Andersen Kroupi
    (3FTs & 2.7itb)

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