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The best FPL midfielders and forwards to buy or include on a BGW29 Free Hit

Midfielders and forwards come under the spotlight as we round up the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players for Blank Gameweek 29.

With only two assets costing more than £10.0m in action, a key strategy will be finding the right budget buys for our FPL teams.

Premium options Harry Kane (£11.5m) and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.5m) are among the players who have already risen in price before Friday’s deadline, with Gareth Bale (£9.6m) also on the up.

But are there more cut-price options going under the radar that are worth bringing in? We’ve studied the stats to find out in the Premium Members article below.

READ MORE: Our guide to the best Free Hit goalkeepers and defenders for Gameweek 29

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  1. Vovhund
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Best move?:

    A) Son+Stones/Cancelo to Reguillon+Lingard
    B) Son+Stones/Cancelo to Veltman+Auba

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

      Son and Cancelo to Lingard and Veltman

  2. Cheeto__Bandito
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Bigger priority?

    A) DCL to Antonio
    B) Gundogan to Lingard

    or both for -4.

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

      Lingard the better option for this week but I'd rather hold Gundo.

      Anyone else you can get Lingard in for?

      1. Cheeto__Bandito
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        son the other option if out

        1. JY84
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          I wld def hold Son if i were u.. While he is injured, he has a gd fixture in week 30 against Newcastle... Wldn't want to waste a transfer! Given a choice, wld prefer B....

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

          Tough one, I would prefer to keep Son over Gundo if I knew he would be back after the International break so maybe sell Gundo for that slot

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

    I need to sell a either Digne or Cancelo this week, but which?

    I'm thinking sell Cancelo as he isn't nailed on and could potentially miss league games in favour of champions league, while Digne has Palace and Brighton up next. Is that mad?

    1. Vovhund
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      I would keep Digne too

    2. Shatner's Bassoon
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Same decision to make here and veering in the same direction

    3. Cheeto__Bandito
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      keep cancelo if you have good bench

    4. Studs Up
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Decision made easier when Pep said he will rotate....

    5. Rhysd007
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Think Pep will rotate in PL now. Less risk of a Digne bench but Everton returns have been rubbish recently. I'd do Cancelo now their next DGW won't be soon

    6. Hint
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      I'd definitely ditch Cancelo

  4. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    DCL > Antonio or Gundo > Lingard moving forward? Gundo frees up a spot for KDB

    1. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      DCL to Antonio

    2. Studs Up
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      "Gundo frees up a spot for KDB" swings it imo
      Plus DCL have a tasty fix in 30

  5. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Oh pages

    I wish Tierney & ESR were in the England squad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4P7ub0TIRI

  6. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    A little help here, lads?

    Martínez / Forster
    Dias / Stones / Cresswell / Digne /  Dallas
    Salah / Bruno / Gündogan / Raphinha / Soucek
    Kane / DCL / Watkins

    WC available

    A. Stones/Digne to Dunk, DCL to Antonio
    B. Stones/Digne to Dunk, Salah to Bale/Lingard
    C. Stones to Dunk, Digne to Tierney
    D. Stones to Dunk, Digne to Tierney, DCL to Antonio (- 4)

    1. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      A for me.

      1. sirmorbach
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Thank you so much, Marcelo!

  7. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Is either Veltman or Lookman worth a -2 hit this week? Which one?

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Veltman if either.

      It's about a 50/50 whether it's worth it. Simplified, he either gets 2 or 6, with is a loss or gain of 2. So, if there are other reasons to get him, then do it (e.g. future GWs).

      Of course, the reality is that he could get bonus, attacking returns, which ups his points projection, and also yellows and goals conceded which... downs it.

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        His PPG is something like 3.4 if you only consider games he's played 60+ mins, so I would lean against it in isolation (without those crucial additional reasons to do it).

        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Solid analysis there, cheers

  8. Bucket Man
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Ideas please. 2FT no WC though. Got the 7 so far

    Areola*
    Dallas*, Konsa*, Cancelo
    Salah, Bruno, Mount, Rapha*
    Kane*, Bamford*, Watkins
    Martinez*, Dias, Shaw, Gundogan

    Do 1 or two of which of these?.
    A) Salah to Bale/Lingard
    B) Mount to Lingard
    C) Cancelo to Veltman/Cresswell

    1. sirmorbach
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      C with Cresswell for me

      1. Bucket Man
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Thank you. just the one transfer?

    2. Swanremainsthesame
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      If you have one of those as a long term wish, if so do that.
      If not def only use 1FT so you can reverse next GW for free, in which case get the player you think most likely a good score Lingard or Bale probs.

      1. Bucket Man
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks. Happy with Cancelo to Veltman or Cresswell. Cresswell better long term but Veltman may be better this week. Can’t decide on getting rid of Salah. Happy with Mount. Not keen on double Spurs may just make the one move.

    3. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      C for me. I'm looking at losing Dias and then reassessing City in 31 when they have Leeds at home.

      1. Bucket Man
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks. 8 enough this week? Cresswell or Veltman?

        1. Catastrophe
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Prefer Cresswell. Ideally don't want to bring someone in only to be lumbered with them after (especially if you're considering taking a hit). I'm looking at 9 (-4), I'm hoping 8 or 9 is enough.

          1. Bucket Man
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 10 days ago

            Thank you, will do that move. Tempted by Salah to Bale as good game next week but not certain.

  9. vincentwsho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    Play Adarabioyo or Raphinha?

    1. sirmorbach
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Raph.

  10. C_G
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    thoughts on this?

    Cancelo ----> Cresswell
    Son ---> Bale

    for a -4?

    Will give me 9 players in total for the gw

    1. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      I'm looking at something similar. Prefer Dunk over Cresswell this week but then I'd just want to ditch him next week so I'm not sure he is worth bringing in when I can go Cresswell and just keep him.

  11. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 days ago

    2 free transfers for me and and unbelievably dull McCarthy for Sanchez and Mee for Dallas.

  12. Vlekz
      3 years, 10 days ago

      I have the following players on the bench/not in the squad. Anyone I should make space for anyhow?

      A)Aston villa(have none in my team)

      B)leeds (except raphinha)(should I get in Dallas and / or Bamford)

      C)Brighton attack(have triple defence)

      D) Cresswell / Tierney

    • Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Oh Dier, he made the English squad.

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        What a saka shite

    • Ajaxeeding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Help! In quite the pickle...I currently have 1FT with 0.7ITB and only my WC left. Currently I only have 5 gw29 players and this includes Son and Bamford. So with the FT used, I will have only 4-6 played, with likely only 4. I was planning on doing my WC in GW31.

      However, with potentially only 4 players, should I play my wildcard with a focus on the future but also adding some GW29 players? Any advice much appreciated!!

      Pope, McCarthy
      Cancelo, Dias, Targett*, Lowton, Mitchell
      Bruno, Bale*, Son**, Gundogan, Barnes
      Bamford**, DCL, Kane*

      1. Kane and Ablett
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        I’m in the same boat and wild carding tomorrow I reckon to go from 5 to 9 or 10 this week, Brighton are good for this and bgw 33, Spurs and Arsenal look ok for a while , I’ll lose loads of transfer value taking out and bringing back Bruno and stones etc but we’re in the home run now so TV means less each week

    • CrouchDown
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Pick 2 to transfer in:

      (A) Bamford
      (B) Antonio
      (C) Watkins

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        AB

      2. Lemongrab
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        (presuming Bam is fit) AB all day long

    • Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Would you transfer in Bale or Auba even if they play whole match tonight ?

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Wouldn’t touch either even if they didn’t play at all

        1. Jebiga
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Hm...so what to do ? 🙂
          I want auba, think bale will troll

        2. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          If you had to pick from Auba/Bale/Lingard, you would go with Lingard?

        3. FantasyHero
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Why is that?

      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Auba no, because he could be rested in the next game. Bale probably more likely to start twice in a row, given Son's absence, but also possibly the least fit right now, so I don't know, maybe? Depends on the context. There are other Arsenal midfielders that might be better than both in this circumstance, too.

        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Other Arsenal mids? Hope you don’t mean Willian or pepe...

          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 10 days ago

            I didn't but I'd consider them. Both looking pretty decent for potential goal involvement right now if they get the minutes. But there's also Odegaard, Smith Rowe and Saka, plus Tierney, who is midfielder with CSs.

            1. Lemongrab
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 10 days ago

              Odegaard is the one I'd consider. He looks pretty nailed at the moment and the fact that he's not played a lot of football this seasons means he's fresher than the rest. Arteta loves him too. Saka has looked fatigued the last few games. Arteta doesn't seem to trust Pepe despite some encouraging performances and trust me, Willian has got a couple of assists recently but he's still been pretty awful.

              1. Deulofail
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 10 days ago

                Let's see tonight. I think that in most games, 2 of ESR, Willian and Odegaard will play, to help unlock defences, with a preference towards the younger pair. However, the priority is the EL, so we could see Willian more in EPL than he appears in EL (except maybe tonight, because Arsenal have a clear lead in the tie (except maybe not tonight because other player(s) may get a rest (e.g. Saka, who might not be 100% right now))).

                I shan't trust you on the Willian thing, I'm afraid. Awful is definitely harsh from my perspective. And let's be real, Arteta was intent on playing him while he was truly awful, so with recent form, he's unlikely to suddenly lose trust in him unless something happens in training.

                I'm pretty happy with most options if I think they'll start at the weekend, though would lean towards Auba, Tierney, Saka, ESR, and Odegaard.

                1. Lemongrab
                  • 14 Years
                  3 years, 10 days ago

                  I'm an Arsenal fan so I watch every game, whilst Willian has been better recently he still offers very little. I agree Arteta seems to like playing him but I don't think that makes him a viable FPL option.

                  ESR and Odegaard I think are both good options, decent price (especially ESR) so you can accept the odd benching. They both offer something different to us too, Odegaard more of a traditional 10 whilst ESR likes to make runs beyond the defence, I think it's only a matter of time until he gets amongst the goals in the prem.

                  The problem really is predicting the lineup. We have quite a few options now so rotation is going to only get worse as we get further in Europe, and as you mentions Arteta will probably prioritise the EL.

                  1. Debauchy
                    • 11 Years
                    3 years, 10 days ago

                    Likewise mate , ESR a must at the price

                  2. Deulofail
                    • 8 Years
                    3 years, 10 days ago

                    Me too.

                    I was thinking more from a FH perspective for Willian. I can see why that wasn't clear.

                    1. Deulofail
                      • 8 Years
                      3 years, 10 days ago

                      Or short term if you're WCing in GW 30 (or 31)

                    2. Lemongrab
                      • 14 Years
                      3 years, 10 days ago

                      Fair point, if he's completely rested tonight could be worth a punt....although it would be the very definition of the word!

    • pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Anyone for Aurier as a differential?

      His points per minute this season is in Cresswell territory if I'm counting right. Looks as if he has relatively small chance of an irritating cameo - he starts or he doesn't.

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Not a chance

      2. Lemongrab
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        A strong avoid from me. The only Spurs defender I'd consider is Regulion.

        1. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Only on FH of course

          The attacking returns are balanced really with 2 goals and an assist versus 4 assists - Reg has started notably more.

      3. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Aurier, no way Jose.

    • Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      I know it's the same every week but I find it absolutely astonishing that people have been making transfers already this week. Bringing in the likes of Lingard I guess is relatively safe with no midweek games, but signing the likes of Bale before midweek European football seems like a disaster waiting to happen. Are people that desperate for that 0.1m at this stage in the season?

      1. Jebiga
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Yes this. Who knows how many injuries could happen

      2. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        The fools deserve it. 200k have transferred out Bamford as well

      3. Hangman Page
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Good way to get ahead by simply doing F all. Its often the way in FPL.

    • Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Help appreciated chaps, 1 FT, 0.5 ITB.

      Sanchez
      Dunk, Konsa, Cresswell
      Raphinha
      Kane, Watkins

      (Martinez, Shaw, Dias, Gundogan, KDB, Fernandes, DCL, Son*)

      A) DCL -> Lacazette/Antonio
      B) Shaw -> Dallas
      C) Dias -> Dallas
      D) Son -> Bale/Lingard/Lookman
      E) Something Else

      Considering Dias & DCL -> Dallas & Lacazette (-4)? Dallas has (SHU) in 30, Dias has (Lei).

      Cheers

      1. gedda
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        D with Bale or Shaw out as well and get Dallas. I think over the two weeks he justifies the -4.

        1. Catastrophe
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Cheers. Assuming Son will be fine after the IB I'm looking to keep him, he's got Newcastle in GW30 and still prefer him to Bale. Why Shaw over Dias? Shaw has (BRI) in GW30 but Dias has (lei). Cheers

    • Rhodes your boat
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Can I get away without using FH 2ft 0.7itb

      Martinez
      Targett
      Son
      Kane bamford watkins

      Areola stones shaw holgate rudiger Salah Bruno foden gundo

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Most would say yes, and FH would waste a transfer, so I think you've kind of put yourself on a path that it would be wise to follow through. Start working on your team for the next 2-3 GWs or until WC imo

      2. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        You can get by with 8.

      3. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Close, assuming Son is out I would probably FH to be honest, otherwise you're only on 7 with your transfers.

        1. Rhodes your boat
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Happy to take a hit or two, foden to raph, holgate to cresswell, plus another or two?

      4. gedda
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        In a similar boat. I don't think 7-8 is enough if to keep your OR. Unless you are sitting comfortable on top of a ML, I would FH and start the planning process for the next blank instead.

        Start Areola in midfield.

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          OR only matters after GW38. It's better to do what's right for your team to get the most points over the 38 GWs rather than compare to others every week imo

    • C_G
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      is this gtg? no FTs left, 0 ITB

      Martinez

      Veltman Cresswell Dallas

      Raphina Son

      Antonio Kane Watkins

      Forster Stones Lowton Salah

      1. Lemongrab
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        If Son is definitely out I would maybe take the -4 to do Son to Bale

        1. C_G
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          I cant, im 0.1 short.

          1. Lemongrab
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 10 days ago

            Ah I thought they were both 9.5. You've got most of the big hitters covered so I think you're good, you could punt on Son to someone else depending on if you want him back after the IB.

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

      Barnes & Cancelo -->

      A: Bale & Veltman
      B: Lingard & Tierney

      1. gedda
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        B feels safer, A if you are chasing

    • CrouchDown
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      G2G or take a hit to do Stones > Brighton DEF?

      I'll play WC in GW 30/31

      Martinez

      Cresswell Dallas (Stones) (Digne) (Mitchell)

      Auba Bale Raphinha Soucek Son

      Kane Bamford (DCL)

      1. gedda
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Stones has the best ppg out of all Man C players. You may want to keep.

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Still can't believe he somehow managed 4 goals in his last 10 starts from 1.3 XG... a very handy 207% overperformance there!

    • gedda
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Well, all the planning was for *nothing* haha. Had 10 players and 2 FTs, now down to possibly 7. What would you do with this lot? 2FTs, FH left

      Martinez Johnstone
      Aina Elmo Struijk Stones Dias
      Lingard Saka* Son* KdB Fernandes
      Bamford* Kane Watkins

      A) FH a full 15 players
      B) Use 2ft and play as is
      C) Take a hit(s) to get 11 guaranteed starters
      D) Roll 1/2 FTs over and just hide behind the sofa

      cheers,

      /g

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        You can't roll 2 transfers over 🙂

        1. gedda
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          yeah, I it meant to read one of the two. I can see how that does not makes sene now.

          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 10 days ago

            Oh I see. Probably B for me, depending on the transfers

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

        You're in good shape so I'd look to use one transfer and roll the other over. Stones or Dias are the only ones I'd sell so one of those to Cresswell, Veltman or Tierney?

        1. gedda
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Thank you for the reply. Definetly a good call, Looking at Cresswell for the assist potential.

      3. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Yeah probably Dias or Stones out for Cresswell. Dallas is a good shout too, and has SHU at home for GW30 but the double-up could be a little OTT! You could of course try Stones & Dias -> Dallas and Cresswell, if you want to live a little...

    • Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Best 2 week punt mid for 10.0 or under?

      Already have Raph and Son

      1. CBonci
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Lingard or Lookman for me

    • Almathkourq8
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Using my WC
      Sanchez (martinez)
      Dallas - Adara - Alderweireld - coufal (stones)
      Auba - Bale - Lingard ( Gund - Bruno )
      Kane - Maja - Maupay

      What do you think?

      1. Lemongrab
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Alderweireld, Coufal, Maja, Maupay... are these the players you're going to want for the rest of the season? Look at the fixtures, I would get at an absolute minimum a Chelsea and Wolves defender. Everton and Villa will have doubles coming up. I think think you're putting too much focus on having a good team this week rather than setting yourself up to attack the remainder of the season.

    • tbos83
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Imagine the scenes if Kane gets injured tonight

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        no scenes , we've had too many one more is a nothing

      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        Would be annoying to FH with no forward I want in my XI

      3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 10 days ago

        There's a high enough likelihood that a Kane injury is brewing somewhere in the next few weeks - Kane + packed schedules have never ended well, and after starting 5 games in 14 days up to Arsenal at the weekend, something has to give soon

        Either Jose/Gareth start resting him, or he breaks

        1. Hangman Page
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 10 days ago

          Totally agree - the best thing for England in the Euros would've been to give Kane this fortnight off I think. We have enough talent to give us a good chance of winning these matches without him.

          1. pingissimus
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 10 days ago

            Yep

            Main threat Poland I guess and they'll be short of their Germany based players. And I've slightly forgotten haven't they expanded the whole thing yet again so qualification is more straightforward,

    • FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Any news on Traore injury?

    • Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      With Burn seemingly out, is it worth doing a -4 to replace him with another defender below 4.5? I'll be -8 in total after this transfer(have 2FT and planning to do 3 other transfers) and have 10 playing guys for 29.

    • lindeg
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 days ago

      Best fulham assets?