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Can Jesse Lingard continue to deliver FPL returns ahead of a tough run of games?

West Ham midfielder Jesse Lingard (£6.0m) is currently the most-bought player ahead of Double Gameweek 27, attracting more than double the number of ‘transfers in’ than any other player.

Lingard has made an excellent start to his West Ham career, scoring three goals and creating two assists in five games.

But with some tough fixtures coming up for the Hammers, Fantasy managers will be questioning if Lingard is really worth bringing in.

We’ve taken a look at stats from our Premium Members Area to see if Lingard can maintain his current form through a tricky run of games.

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Eyebrows were raised when David Moyes opted to bring in Lingard and not a striker to replace the departing Sebastien Haller.

But Moyes insisted Lingard would bring a new dimension to West Ham’s attack and that he could even play in the false nine position.

“I actually think we could play him as a false nine if we needed that as well. He will bring me that. I’ve wanted to try and get an energetic team at the moment and I think Jesse is known for his work rate and effort and I think he’ll fit in nicely with what we’ve got.”

David Moyes

His five games in claret and blue have seen Lingard play every position in behind the striker and even fill in up front.

As shown from his heatmap, wherever Lingard plays, he is usually West Ham’s most advanced midfielder:

259 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Drumandbaines123
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 25 days ago

    As a Bruno owner but non-captainer/TCLer I'm not sure how I'd feel about a potential haul tonight. Sad position to be in...

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      His haul will hurt your rank, so hope for lowest score possible

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Starting on the bench would be great then.

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        This guy usually gets it right

        https://twitter.com/JoeLyonsJourno/status/1367153469006749700?s=19

        1. Champions League Varane
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          DDG dropped before Derby get this clown out my club

          1. Champions League Varane
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 25 days ago

            Ole^

            1. Scholes Out For Summer
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 25 days ago

              Henderson is better imo

              1. @persecuted_by_mods
                  3 years, 25 days ago

                  Better is hard to say, but what is obvious is De Gea is done for an elite title winning team, went from horrendous form to just average with a dodgy mistake every now and then. Definitely not at the peak of his powers anymore, Henderson deserves a run

      2. Dybala10
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        The worst part about the game when your asset is so highly owned and captained.

      3. RogDog_jimmy
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        well he's 115% EO in my rank so i want him to blank. (I have Kane TC).
        which is a shame. i kind of want them to rest him altogether for Man C and bigger games ahead. They don't need him for this game.

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          We need him for every game unfortunately, we're still rubbish.

        2. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          They need a win tonight. Won't catch city so tonight more important.

        3. El Presidente
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          Even in Europa League with 4-0 advantage they played him 45 minutes in the return match... weird choices.

      4. HashAttack
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        I want all my player to haul regardless of ownership - with Bruno, there is a small loss against captains or TCers, but 40% of teams do not own Bruno. People have already sold Bruno for KDB, Son, Bale etc., so I want Bruno to score more than those players

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          I doubt many of those 40% teams are around your rank unless you're 4 to 7m, his ownership will hopefully drop a bit next week at least.

      5. LAMELA_AND_CONSUELA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        You don’t need points firm him:)

      6. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        3 pts or dodgy penalty . . the ref will decide!

    3. EL_FENOMENO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Who would you get rid off for Antonio:
      a) DCL
      b) Bam
      c) Watkins

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Dcl if you don't have a free hit for 29

      2. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Neither

      3. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        None

      4. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        None

    4. JJeyy
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Luke Shaw starts according to guy who got team right last time

      1. si
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Why wouldn’t he? Back on the pies?

        1. FPL price manipulators are …
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          *Reported for fat shaming

      2. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Not a shock

    5. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      56 points =[

      It’s the hope that gets you. Villa win and clean sheet with a Fernandes goal and clean sheet v palace.

      That surely gets me to around 100.

      Sound easy. Surely

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        56 isn't that bad.

      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Oof that is tough. Good luck.

      3. Nerdlinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        13pts more than me!!

    6. Tomsk
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Any chance Potter could use Lamptey further forward with Veltnan doing so well? Would be a nice asset as an oop defender?

      1. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        There are 3 players Im not touching again this season even if it rains cats and dogs: Sterling, Foden and Lamptey.

        1. Tomsk
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          Haha, a few goals from a £4.6m def and you'd be back in a flash.

        2. Cilly Bonnolly
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          F**king Foden...

    7. Dennis System
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Tonight will see the bench boosters who don't have a Leeds bench move up a notch

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Rarity. Most bench boosters used the chip because they had the triple/ double up from last DGW.

    8. Fit_to_drop
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Pick two to start for GW27:

      Cresswell (LEE), Bamford (lee), Watkins (WOL)

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Cresswell and Watkins.

    9. CRAZY TRAIN
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Best replacement option for Lowton guys? Current considerations include Konsa, Dawson, Veltnan, White, Lascelles

      Budget of 4.6

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Konsa looking good. Aina perhaps? Although he was hooked off early last game..

        1. CRAZY TRAIN
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          Interesting option, hadn't considered Fulham tbh

      2. mcsteely
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Rudiger if you don't need players for 29. One of the Brighton lads if you do

        1. CRAZY TRAIN
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          Needs to play gw29 unfortunately

      3. Dybala10
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Veltman more nailed than Burn?

        1. CRAZY TRAIN
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          Not sure mate but I prefer Veltman as an option I think.

          The other option is to do DCL > Antonio and Lowton > Dunk this week for a -4

    10. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Foden benched twice this week so must be due to start.

      So.... Barnes --> Foden?

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Read your first sentence again.

      2. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        I'm tired of second guessing Pep, he is exhausting

      3. Fit_to_drop
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Yes, but it doesnt help his cause that those who have come in have done well. He will start one but I wouldnt be buying into him personally.

      4. TomSaints
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        I like it. I’m tempted to do Sterling to Foden for a hit

        1. A. PRISE
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          I have Foden but I wouldn't buy him right now to be honest. Too much uncertainty. He will start at least one though

        2. mcsteely
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          I'm not sure if this is serious but I wouldn't sell the more nailed player for a less nailed player for a hit. Who are you getting on the other side of that trade?

    11. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Come on Marty...

    12. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      ⚽ Team News 📰
      BURNLEY : Pope, Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor, Brownhill, Westwood, Cork, McNeil, Vyrda, Wood.
      Subs: Peacock-Farrell, Stephens, Rodriguez, Pieters, Bardsley, Long, Dunne, Richardson, Benson.

      LEICESTER : Schmeichel, Castagne, Amartey, Soyuncu, Pereira, Mendy, Choudhury, Ndidi, Tielemans, Iheanacho, Vardy.
      Subs: Ward, Fofana, Albrighton, Under, Fuchs, Thomas, Leshabela, Daley-Campbell, Tavares.

      SHEFF UTD : Ramsdale, Baldock, Stevens, Bryan, Ampadu, Jagielka, Fleck, Lundstram, Norwood, Brewster, McGoldrick.
      Subs: Foderingham, McBurnie, Sharp, Mousset, Lowe, Burke, Osborn, Ndiaye, Maguire.

      ASTON VILLA : Martinez, Elmohamady, Targett, Mings, Konsa, Nakamba, Ramsey, McGinn, El Ghazi, Traore, Watkins.
      Subs: Heaton, Taylor, Luiz, Trezequet, Barkley, Engels Sanson, Davis, Hayden.

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Emi!

      2. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Barkley benched again I see

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          The reason is the fact he's been awful of late.

          1. A. PRISE
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 25 days ago

            Yep, consistently awful actually

      3. Woy_is_back
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Will Brewster finally score? Massive flop

        1. Bushwhacker
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          Dire team, bad man management, bad tactics. Kid is a player.

      4. CRAZY TRAIN
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Nice to see Smith giving Ramsey another start

      5. DannyDrinkVodka
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Desperate for Leicester to score in this one to avoid #Meetoo benching regrets

    13. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Thinking on pulling the trigger for a Mee>Targett -4, which would give me the following bench:

      Forster DCL Shaw Dallas

      Good enough to bench boost if Hasenhuttl gives an indication that Forster will start against SHU?

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Probably, there's certainly a benefit in getting BB out of the way.

        1. DannyDrinkVodka
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          Cheers, I'm so exhausted of having to carry it and I want to WC 30/31 and not think about it

    14. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      I would just love to see a konsa towering header tonight

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Just the one shows a distinct lack of ambition!

    15. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Martinez and Watkins the 2 highest scorers and it’s happy days

    16. A. PRISE
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Isn't Marvelous Nakamba the best name ever?!

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        George Best was fairly marvellous

      2. CRAZY TRAIN
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        I think Danny Shittu will forever hold that mantle

        1. FPL Pillars
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          27? Looks like a 37 y/o meth addict

      3. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        I thought Newcastle's 90s winger Brian Pinas was a great name.

        Combine the two, and Marvelous Pinas would be unbeatable.

      4. Chris_H
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        I love Joel Mumbongo ('s name)

      5. LAMELA_AND_CONSUELA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        One of the greatest:)

      6. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        I like Axel Witsel.

    17. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Hoping for a Bruno 1pt cameo tonight

      1. JJO
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Leicester formation tonight?

        1. JJO
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          Sorry,meant to be separate post

        2. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          To answer this anyway, it's 352.
          Pereira & Castagne wing backs.

          1. si
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 25 days ago

            Pereira in goal I imagine with the way this game week is heading..

          2. JJO
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 25 days ago

            Thanks Hazz

    18. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Today.

      Wed 3rd March 2021

      Rhian Brewster will score a goal.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        How now brown cow?

      2. DannyDrinkVodka
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Did it come to you in a dream though?

      3. Ain't No Holebas Girl
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        With double Villa defence on BB I have already mentally conceded that this will happen

    19. Fintroy
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Isn't nice to have players in your 11, where just prior to the team being announced you pretty much know they will start. (i.e. the 6pm games today). Instead of the Pep/Man City effect, where you are hoping and praying your players won't be rested.

      Man City players may get the points in, but as for picking them for a DGW, that's me done (apart Ederson and Peps love child KDB).

      1. Fintroy
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        soz - should have started "Isn't IT nice"!

      2. Nerdlinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Foden started 9 out of 10 games prior to dgw. And the dgw? 25mins from 1 game. Thanks Pep!

        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          Pretty sure I sold him just before those runs of starts. And of course bought him back for this week 😆

        2. Bushwhacker
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          Eh? Foden has never started 9 straight PL games. Three is his max and City had more injuries then.

    20. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Any other United fans here not confident tonight really? I don’t see a trouncing it’s going to be very close imo.

      1. Dosh
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Zaha is back too

        1. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          He's not.

          1. Dosh
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 25 days ago

            Sorry he's not. Will be back for the next game.

        2. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          Zaha is back?

      2. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        United don't play well against buses so I don't see any trouncing happening. Might squeak a win.

    21. Vlekz
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Which combination wins?
        A)vardy + Shaw
        B)bruno 113% EO

        1. Davros
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          A

      • 03farmboy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Would you transfer grealish out??

        1. popey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          he should be back soon, though Smith is being a little cryptic

          If you are FH 29 then its an option, if need him 29 may aswell hold

      • SomeoneKnows
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Martinez (Fabri)
        Cancelo, Stones, Dallas (Coufal, Douglas)
        Salah, Bruno, Son, Gundogan, Grealish
        Kane, DCL (Bamford)

        With 1FT and 0.5 itb should I do the following as preparation for GW29?

        Douglas > Veltman

        1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          Is Veltman nailed ?? what about Burn ??

        2. rubberdignerapids
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          I'd actually roll the transfer and then you can have 2 FTs for GW28 and subsequently 29...especially since your first 11 is good enough for GW27

          Offers you a lot more flexibility

      • sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Capped Bruno since don’t have Kane so I want him to do well.

        BUT main ML rival TC him so I want him to do bad. Oh the agony!

      • Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        FH29.

        Barnes and Bamford -> Davis/Brewster and Son? Need Son.

        1. rubberdignerapids
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          Not for a hit I wouldn't...Bruno to Son for free perhaps?

      • popey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        No Freehit for 29 and WC in week 31

        Is there any merit in Bruno > Son for free if you are chasing 60 points in a ML and others have/will keep him? Getting him back in 31 WC

        Bruno next 4 mci WHU blank BHA
        Son next 4 CRY ars avl new

        This is not to say Bruno is a bad option in these games, more looking for ways to make up some decent ground (and probably destroy my rank trying)

        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          A lot are considering this move, and it looks a decent punt.

        2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          Depends if the people you are chasing have Son. If they do then I would find a away to get Kane or do a straight swap for Bale........

          1. popey
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 25 days ago

            yes context - all of us have Kane and Bruno, none have Son (yet)

            1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 25 days ago

              Then yes it's a good move to get Son....

      • Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Would you guys BB a bench of Martinez (WOL) - Digne (che) - DCL (che) - Veltman (LEI)?

        Chelsea - Everton could be a dullard 0-0 and Leicester have no Madders or Barnes.... I am tempted

        1. luk46
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          no way, chelski will surely score... would need two cs from both Martinez and Veltman, seems not too likely

          1. Scholes Out For Summer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 25 days ago

            Yeah true, just dont fancy Leicester right now with so many injuries and Wolves hasnt looked right for months now.

            Do you like Chelsea attack? They've looked so flat, all possession no penetration, but defienitely could score i guess

      • Dosh
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        A. Digne --> Dias
        B. Rich --> Antonio
        C. B + Bruno --> KdB (-4)

        Early thoughts, best option?

        1. rubberdignerapids
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          A

      • Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Come on Brewster!!!

      • McSauce
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        This is proving a tough call tbh;

        A) Save FT
        B) Bruno --> Son
        C) Barnes --> Lingard/Saka

        I know Lingard cant play against united he will be on my bench not a problem its a GW29 planner.

        1. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          Im honestly thinking about doing both B and C for a hit.... Bruno for a hit seems madness but could be good over the next 3 GWs until GW30

      • pjomara
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Just a simple ask for tonight:
        Leicester to score
        Sheffield United not to score
        Bruno not to haul