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Top 10k managers set for chip extravaganza in Gameweek 38+

Just under a third of Fantasy Premier League managers inside the top 10k are preparing to use their Free Hit chip on the final day of the season.

With 2.6% of them deploying it for Gameweek 37+, that brings the total usage of that chip at this level to 68.9% with one round left to go.

That means 31.1% are saving the Free Hit for Gameweek 38+, a sizeable number and certainly enough for significant change to take place in the top 10k on the final day of the campaign.

Meanwhile, an additional 2.2% of managers at this level will be lining up with a completely brand new squad on Sunday, considering that’s how many of them are yet to play their second Wildcard.

As well as a large number of top 10k line-ups expected to fluctuate between the final two Gameweeks of the season, there will be a noteworthy number of Triple Captains in play.

2.5% of them used the enhanced armband for Gameweek 37+, bringing the total for the season to 91.7%. Therefore, 830 managers from the top 10k are likely to be heading into the final day of the campaign with their skipper armed with a Triple Captain chip.

What all of those numbers boil down to is that 54.3% of top 10k managers have no exhausted their chip supply for the 2019/20 season.

It means that 45.7% of them will have the ability to deploy one on the final day of the season.

As already mentioned, this is a significant portion of the top 10k managers, which could lead to plenty of rank changes in the upper echelon.

Bringing things back to Gameweek 37+, it is the Manchester United attack that will determine the narrative of this season’s penultimate round of action.

Bruno Fernandes (£9.1m) has amassed the highest level of support ahead of West Ham’s visit to Old Trafford, 35.8% of the top 10k managers handing him the armband.

The Portuguese international has now broken the 100-points mark after just 12 games in a Manchester United shirt, which is probably why the top 10k see him as the more reliable option.

However, those who have backed Anthony Martial (£8.5m) can feel relatively secure going into Gameweek 37+ too. The Frenchman has delivered in every home match since the Premier League restart, averaging 16 points per game in that time. The fact that just over 30% of the top 10k made the same decision to captain him, they are somewhat protected in that respect too.

Fernandes and Martial are the only two players to boast more than 100% effective ownership at this level for Gameweek 37+, on 131.9% and 100.8% respectively.

Despite proving unfortunate to blank in his last two outings, Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) has only convinced 7.6% of the top 10k to back him for the captaincy.

However, those who felt confident enough to do so will probably enjoy how few managers handed Salah the armband. Considering how poor Chelsea’s defence has looked on the eye recently, there does appear to be an opportunity for the Egyptian’s backers to make up real ground if he delivers the big haul he has been promising in recent weeks.

Martial’s increasing popularity in the top 10k can be spotted by his showing in the Free Hit squads at this level.

The Frenchman was chosen by 95.1% of such managers, more than Fernandes (91.3%) and more than any other player in any other position.

The Free Hitters were big fans of Manchester United, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.5m) and Marcus Rashford (£8.9m) both making it into this matrix of most popular assets chosen on them.

They were clearly put off by Manchester City’s awkward FA Cup schedule though. Despite a favourable trip to Watford, Kevin De Bruyne (£10.7m) is the only Citizen to be given serious consideration by the top 10k Free Hitters this week.

Gabriel Jesus (£9.8m) has suffered a similar fate in the overall ownership at this level.

He was the third-most-popular forward in the top 10k for Gameweek 36+ but has dropped out after the latest deadline.

Replacing him in the template is Raúl Jiménez (£8.1m). The Wolves forward netted against Burnley and faces a Crystal Palace defence that has conceded 15 goals since the Premier League returned.

Outside of that switch, there has not been a tremendous amount of fluctuation in the template between the two most recent Gameweeks, perhaps suggesting that some top 10k managers are holding a free transfer ahead of the final round of the season.

In midfield, Christian Pulisic (£7.4m) has dropped from 50.5% to 32.9% ownership at this level, leapfrogged by Salah, although the Egyptian only rose from 43.12% ownership to 43.2%.

The only other relatively major change is in defence, where Serge Aurier (£5.1m) has replaced Wan-Bissaka in the top-five, the right-back perhaps suffering as managers try to realign how they are tripled-up on Manchester United assets.

Stats taken from LiveFPL.net

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  1. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    These Sterling misses. Why didn't he do this against Brighton!

  2. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is KDB playing defensive midfielder?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Much more attacking second half

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Statement or hope?

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Tell Pep he is, Pep will sleep well.

    3. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He always does when Silva plays

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        this

  3. Party time
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling is just a poor man’s Nathan Dyer

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Rich man's Wayne Routledge.

    • goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If Arteta is going to stick with this long-term, Adama Traore would be a fantastic fit.

      1. Tinkermania
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Stop insulting Adama!

      2. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Saint-Maximin, Traore, Ings. A non-top 6 front three.

        1. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Auba has to start in a non-top 6 front 3.

          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Son too. 😉

          2. diesel001
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Auba 31 though.

            1. Baps hunter
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              He is still young though

              1. Baps hunter
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 8 months ago

                Compare Rooney and Vardy for example...

    • DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Will De Bruyne play against Watford. I got rid for Martial.

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Nothing we can do now

    • Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Arsenal need to get out.

      Wont get as lucky as they did vs Liverpool just trying to hold on.

    • 272MK
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If this keeps up surely it'll be KDB Sterling 90mins (maybe 120)

      1. Tinkermania
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yup!

        1. 272MK
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Foden will come on for Mahrez

          Bilva will come on for Dilva

          Rodri come on for Gundo

      2. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah hope it goes all the way to pens.

      3. Isco Disco
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Just what I want to happen.
        Rival has Sterling(C) so that would be lovely to chase my 45 pt gap.
        Want KDB and Sterling to be benched

    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Kdb passing has been poor today

    • Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pulisic, Dilva or Antonio for 38?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Dilva atm.

      2. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        On Dilva but considering a sneaky hit for Antonio from United mid. May go for it if Villa are down by 38

    • FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling to Mane vs NEW injury ridden defence looking better than having Sterling at this point.

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        At this point or the next 2 games?

    • RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Just threw this together for 38+ FH during half time. How’s it look? Plenty cash left to do upgrades.

      Martinez
      TAA, Digne, Pieters
      KDB, Dilva, Sterling, Martial, Antonio
      Auba, Ings

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Salah or Mané the obvious omission as it stands

      2. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Looks good imho.

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks boss. Full week to tinker but gives me a rough outline

          1. Sgt Frank Drebin
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah, a tough choice ahead of us... I wonder if not to pich Fernandes after all as probably he will still be one of the most owned players...

            1. RAFA THE GAFFA
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              Yeah Martial could be Bruno. Would protect me a little more I guess. Thanks

      3. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        No Bruno?

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Martial could be Bruno. Think Martial looks the better pick atm

          1. Drexl Spivey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Better players to tinker with than the most owned player.

      4. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Nice

        A that an auto select of TAA? Prefer Kane to Auba. Think Liverpool mid looks too good to ignore.

        Ditch TAA and turn Martial into Mo

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah that’s a decent option. Thanks for the input matey

      5. Karhumies
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Burnley def double up vs Brighton? Watford and Bournemouth should be fighting against relegation, so I would not count on Arsenal and Everton CS.

    • Salarrivederci
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Martinez looking great. Leno should sit when fit

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah he looks like a really great goalkeeper. Can see him starting the season as a first choice gk.

      2. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Shame as Leno is a fantastic keeper too. He should move to another PL club to be first choice

        1. Salarrivederci
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Chelsea perhaps?

    • Salarrivederci
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Laca looking tired

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Laca sleep. 😛

      2. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Lacafitness

    • Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thoughts on my FH draft? Did I forget anything? Something you would change?
      Pope
      Bardsley - Egan - Aurier
      Salah - Sterling - Silva - Martial - Antonio
      Jesus - Kane

      1. sandman58
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Where's Bruno?

    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Arsenal the new atletico Madrid

    • Irish Villan 1985
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thoughts on Triple Captain for David Silva lads?

      1. sandman58
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        He's not exactly prolific

        1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Last 3 home games tho mate....9, 17, 13

        2. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          🙂 understatement?

    • diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      KDB and Silva FK range

    • pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Is TAA going to feature in FH sides?

      33 points from last 9.

      Not a lot of competition for defenders but he’s not exactly on fire.,

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        That price... Frees a lot of funds

    • FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I genuinely am considering starting next season Cityless. Surely can have a top team without Pep roulette 🙂

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        We might all have to. United City Chelsea and Wolves mat start the season late

      2. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        There wont be Pep roulette for KdB if they stay in battle for tittle.

      3. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        KDB will be one of the players i'll build my team around but the rest will probably have to wait.

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          KDB will play deep by the looks of things.

      4. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        If Messi joined City, do you think Pep would rotate him?

        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          at his age, definitely

        2. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Messi won't be joining City.

        3. Tinkermania
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          100%

        4. Superflymonk
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Pep would rotate everyone. I'm surprised Ederson has started so many matches. Bravo injury played a huge part.

      5. Superflymonk
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yep, me too. My season has been singlehandedly ruined by two players Sterling at the start of the season and Aguero from gw23 up to dgw 30 when he got injured. Never again!

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Had Sterling GW1, ditched around GW6. He was woeful.

    • Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Dive by Sterling.

    • BOATIES FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Is there anyone in the country other than Southgate and Pickfords mum who still think he is better than Pope. I'm not saying Pickford is league one or something he's obviously OK or he wouldn't be at Everton but Pope just is better.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Pickford has a bigger price tag.

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Isn’t Henderson better?

      3. sandman58
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Pope by far the best English keeper...

      4. Party time
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Henderson
          Pope
          Ramsdale
          McCarthy
          Pickford

          In that order for me

        • The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Pickfords mom is a pope owner

      5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Sterling with the pass back

      6. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Sterling ugly dive

      7. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Not gone on that new Man City strip at all.

        Looks like a broken mirror or something.7 years of bad luck incoming.

        1. Goro Majima
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Fingers crossed.

      8. Digital-Real
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Disgraceful from Sterling with that dive. Supposedly a role model.

        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          i think you misheard. He's a 'roll' model

        2. Drexl Spivey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Because we've never seen Premier League players take a dive...

      9. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Rodrigo and foden coming on

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Gundo and mahrez subbed

      10. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Mahrez was far better than Sterling.

      11. lordkippe
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        As a Mahrez(C) should I be happy he is subbed ?

        1. BOATIES FC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Yes

      12. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Mahrez saved fro Watford hopefully

      13. Salarrivederci
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        My 20 months old son is getting that 'Foden-cut' first thing in the morning. Scissors ready!