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Five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman is the latest Pro Pundit to run through his Free Hit team draft.

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In this article, we will have a look at my current Free Hit team for Gameweek 34.

Most of the squad will have a familiar ring to it, so rather than waffle on about Mohamed Salah (£13.8m) and Alexander Isak (£9.5m), I’ll instead focus the majority of my words on a few other players I like, who I haven’t seen in quite so many RMT’s.

JARROD BOWEN

West Ham United haven’t been great from an attacking perspective under Graham Potter.

But in light of the opposition, I fancy Jarrod Bowen (£7.5m) to do well this weekend.

Brighton and Hove Albion have conceded 13 goals in their last five matches and will be without influential centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke (£4.5m), who is undergoing concussion protocols.

Fabian Hurzeler opted for Carlos Baleba (£5.0m) as an emergency centre-back the last time he missed out, and while he did pretty well, it was a poor overall performance by the Seagulls, with relegated Leicester City scoring twice and grabbing a rare point.

As for Bowen, he’s ticked along since returning from injury, with four goals and two assists in 10 starts, but I think he’s capable of hauling tomorrow, given how Brighton were picked apart on the counter-attack by Brentford last week.

In fact, only Leicester have conceded more counter-attack shots over the last five Gameweeks than Brighton, which could play into the hands of Bowen at the Amex.

Above: Teams sorted by counter-attack shots conceded in Gameweeks 29-33



  1. Apollo Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 months, 14 days ago

    Do my bench for me because the names on it currently just feels ridiculous

    Leno, Sa
    TAA, Trippier, Cucu, Robinson, RAN
    Salah, Diaz, Palmer, Murphy, Mbeumo
    Isak, Cunha, Raul

    1. F4L
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 14 days ago

      leno robinson cucurella mbeumo

    2. SligoRovers1928
        7 months, 14 days ago

        Sa, cucu, Robinson, mbeumo/raul
        In no order

    3. Manani
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 14 days ago

      Evanlison or Kluviert?

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 6 Years
        7 months, 14 days ago

        Pen taker swings it

    4. Pep Roulette
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 14 days ago

      Not on FH

      A. Cunha
      B. JSL

      Can bench him in GW35 and rotate with someone like Bowen

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 6 Years
        7 months, 14 days ago

        Larsen feels the safer pick for the rest of the season

        1. SligoRovers1928
            7 months, 14 days ago

            How so? I don’t see Cunha getting benched any more than I see Trent getting benched

            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 6 Years
              7 months, 14 days ago

              Wolves played well without him so I have that slight doubt when Bellagarde is fully fit. No concerns with Larsen

          • Apollo Sanchez
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 months, 14 days ago

            Larsen in slightly better form atm but Cunha just hoovers up them bonus

            1. SligoRovers1928
                7 months, 14 days ago

                Yes Cunha will outscore him probably so therefore you buy the player you think will score the most points no?

          • Pep Roulette
            • 8 Years
            7 months, 14 days ago

            Cheers lads

        2. One for All
          • 7 Years
          7 months, 14 days ago

          FH draft:

          Arrizabalaga
          Trippier, Sessegnon, Nouri
          Diaz, Iwobi, Barnes, Salah
          Isak, Welbeck, Cunha

          Leno, Mbeumo, Taa, Kerkez

          Gtg ?

          1. Apollo Sanchez
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 months, 14 days ago

            Kepa, really?

            1. SligoRovers1928
                7 months, 14 days ago

                Look at your nickname
                Can’t really say much

                1. One for All
                  • 7 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  ?

              • One for All
                • 7 Years
                7 months, 14 days ago

                Will play against a weakened man utd side, Thursday Europa league semi final.

            2. SligoRovers1928
                7 months, 14 days ago

                Leno over kepa, and maybe try and fit Trent in

                1. One for All
                  • 7 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  Been told double Fulham defence is not good

                  1. FantasyClub
                    • 4 Years
                    7 months, 14 days ago

                    This response gives an indication that you base your choices on your what you’re told instead of thinking for yourself

                    1. One for All
                      • 7 Years
                      7 months, 14 days ago

                      Just playing it safe with no double Fulham defence. I don't see anyone with a free hit which has Kepa, Iwobi....

                  2. Benedict_Alexander_Arnold
                    • 1 Year
                    7 months, 14 days ago

                    Been told a big-legged woman ain’t got no soul

              • Mozumbus
                • 4 Years
                7 months, 14 days ago

                Why not Wood?

            3. Letsgo!
              • 9 Years
              7 months, 14 days ago

              Cucu or kerkez this week?

              1. SligoRovers1928
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  To start? Neither

              2. Royal5
                • 14 Years
                7 months, 14 days ago

                Would you rather have Iwobi or Palmer on FH?

                1. fusen
                  • 13 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  I've got Iwobi and no Palmer

                  1. Royal5
                    • 14 Years
                    7 months, 14 days ago

                    Same atm

                2. sulldaddy
                  • 15 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  Ive got no Palmer and Iwobi.....Ive got no Chelsea at all TBH

                3. FantasyClub
                  • 4 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  Iwobi for sure have some fun

              3. Lucas8406
                • 6 Years
                7 months, 14 days ago

                Pick one please for last pick on FH
                A) Kluivert
                B) Mbeumo
                C) Palmer
                D) Strand Larsen
                E) Raul
                F) Welbeck

                1. Royal5
                  • 14 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  E

                2. One for All
                  • 7 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  F

                3. fusen
                  • 13 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  A or F

                4. sulldaddy
                  • 15 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  E for me

                5. FantasyClub
                  • 4 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  D or F

              4. Tonyawesome69
                • 6 Years
                7 months, 14 days ago

                I'm coming round to thinking Sa on FH seems an unnecessary risk. He missed the last game due to a back issue which could flare up and subbed pre 60 mins

                1. have you seen cyan
                  • 6 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  Just get Bentley with him? Its not a risk. Prefer Kepa though.

                  1. Tonyawesome69
                    • 6 Years
                    7 months, 14 days ago

                    That won't solve the pre 60 mins sub issue

                    1. have you seen cyan
                      • 6 Years
                      7 months, 14 days ago

                      Who subs a keeper. Twice in a row.

                      1. Tonyawesome69
                        • 6 Years
                        7 months, 14 days ago

                        Eh? He picked up a back injury during the warm up in the last game

                        1. have you seen cyan
                          • 6 Years
                          7 months, 14 days ago

                          yea, not sure why i said that.

                          1. Benedict_Alexander_Arnold
                            • 1 Year
                            7 months, 14 days ago

                            Agree

                  2. Tonyawesome69
                    • 6 Years
                    7 months, 14 days ago

                    Also I don't want a 2nd Wolves GK blocking one of RAN or Cunha

                2. fusen
                  • 13 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  Subbing a keeper mid game is extremely rare.

              5. Pep Roulette
                • 8 Years
                7 months, 14 days ago

                https://x.com/fpl_wo_borders/status/1915879739442794845?t=t0KOFN6fk55uKtnYMdnEtw&s=19

                Watch this from 8:00 onwards. This is the press conference that took place before the Spurs game. Certainly makes JSL a much better pick than Cunha, especially if not on FH. Thoughts?

                1. FantasyClub
                  • 4 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  It’s a 2 week old press conference

              6. Ajax Hamsterdam
                • 11 Years
                7 months, 14 days ago

                Where is that cs post please ? Cheers

              7. Look at his face!
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                7 months, 14 days ago

                I can get 9 players out this week with a minus 4.
                Is it worth it or just take a free hit?

                1. Tonyawesome69
                  • 6 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  Quality over quantity. Need to post your team for context

                2. NZREDS
                  • 12 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  What about -8 ? It will only technically be -2 for the extra and could be worth it if you choose a player with a decent point ceiling - would much rather that and play 10 and save FH for when no one has it. Of course it also depends on the 9 you’re fielding 😀

              8. Goonerette
                • 10 Years
                7 months, 14 days ago

                Thrash my FH team - I am top of my money leagues and want to keep it that way

                Alisson (Sanchez)
                Cucu VVD RAN (Millenkovic Kerkez)
                Palmer Barnes Salah Murphy (Iwobi)
                Cunha Isak Wood

                Open to Wood changes but also they need to win to keep Top 4 so taking a punt.. My other options are Jiminez Evanlison or Jackson

                Cheers!

                1. Pep's Money Laundry
                  • 10 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  I'm not a fan of double defence everything looks fine that's if you OK with Palmer's form

              9. #FPLBhuna
                • 8 Years
                7 months, 14 days ago

                Good morning fellow insomniacs

                2 transfers made for a -4

                Mateta + Sarr > Cunha + Boomo

                Areola
                Konate - Cucu - Milenkovic - Burn
                Salah(c) - Murphy - Boomo - Diaz
                Cunha - Isak

                Gtg?

                Also, part tempted to play my AM this week on Vitor Pereira - any thoughts?

                1. The FPL Units
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  Looks g2g

              10. The FPL Units
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                7 months, 14 days ago

                Saka to Bowen (Bench Milenkovic) -4 hit?

                Sels
                Konate Livramento Cucurella Milenkovic
                Salah Murphy Palmer
                Isak Wood Cunha

                Verbruggen Saka Sarr Munoz

              11. Ajax Hamsterdam
                • 11 Years
                7 months, 14 days ago

                a alisson trippier kluivert
                b kepa taa murphy

                cheers

                1. One for All
                  • 7 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  A

              12. Letsgo!
                • 9 Years
                7 months, 14 days ago

                If chasing
                Capt raul or kluivert?

                1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                  • 11 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  k

              13. Pep Roulette
                • 8 Years
                7 months, 14 days ago

                Okay fam, off to sleep! GTG?

                Pope
                Konate RAN Neco
                Salah(C) Diaz Mbeumo Bowen Murphy
                Isak JSL

                Fab Marmoush* Gvardiol* Saliba*

                1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                  • 11 Years
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  awesome!

              14. FPLAnon
                  7 months, 14 days ago

                  How risky are the following to start and play at least 60?

                  1.) TAA - arguably deserves to start ahead of Bradley, having contributed more towards the the title.

                  2.) Sessegnon - as Neale highlighted, Fulham were winning 1-0 when he got subbed off on 78mins having got an assist. Went on to lose 2-1.

                  3.) Barnes - arguably in better form than even Murphy, would be harsh to bench him (have Isak and Murphy)

                  Right now all three are in my team, are there any you would remove or worth chasing the upside?

                  1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                    • 11 Years
                    7 months, 14 days ago

                    i am also planning the 3 in my team. rank not great so nothing much to lose 🙂

                    1. FPLAnon
                        7 months, 14 days ago

                        Reckon they all start? Them coming off at 60 could actually be a positive, at least for TAA and Sess

                        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                          • 11 Years
                          7 months, 14 days ago

                          i think sess and barnes will. not sure about taa. willing to take the risk.

                          1. FPLAnon
                              7 months, 14 days ago

                              Slot on Bradley and Trent:

                              “Unfortunately for him, there is also another full back who is world class at this club as well with Trent Alexander-Arnold.

                              That is probably the only reason he hasn’t played back to back to back-to-back games yet because he definitely has the quality to do so.

                              That might be his next step, but as long as Trent is here, it’s going to be a difficult step for him to make as well. But they are both very good full-backs.”

                              To me that implies Trent starts, and it would be harsh to not start him imo, done more for the trophy than Bradley

                              1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                                • 11 Years
                                7 months, 14 days ago

                                cheers

                      • Royal5
                        • 14 Years
                        7 months, 14 days ago

                        Agree. Going all. Nothing to lose for my team

                      • FourLokoLeipzig
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 7 Years
                        7 months, 14 days ago

                        I think they all start. TAA and Barnes are in my team. Not currently going with Sess, but only cos I prefer a defensive trio of TAA, RAN, and Trippier

                      • PapaWengzz
                        • 6 Years
                        7 months, 14 days ago

                        TAA not a massive deal IMO. Spurs find a way to Nick a goal..there’s way too much fuss about this player when we have so many great options this week. Id say even when guaranteed 90 mins, Cucurella probably outscores him, and Sessegnon is the biggest upside pick for risk v reward.

                        1. FantasyClub
                          • 4 Years
                          7 months, 14 days ago

                          Exactly this.
                          He scores one goal and everyone is frothing

                          1. PapaWengzz
                            • 6 Years
                            7 months, 14 days ago

                            In the reverse fixture as well Spurs got 3 goals. They have 6 in the last 3 matches.

                    2. PapaWengzz
                      • 6 Years
                      7 months, 14 days ago

                      Good to go?

                      Sa
                      RAN Sess Trippier
                      Salah Diaz Palmer Murphy
                      Isak Cunha Raul
                      *********
                      Sanchez Mbeumo Cucurella VVD

                      Any advice is appreciated!

                      1. FantasyClub
                        • 4 Years
                        7 months, 14 days ago

                        Personally not on board the Palmer train and I get the Raul pick but I’d rather go 5 mids with Iwobi

                        1. PapaWengzz
                          • 6 Years
                          7 months, 14 days ago

                          Cheers, have a hunch that Palmer will do well this week. Atleast hes also on penalties.

                      2. FPLAnon
                          7 months, 14 days ago

                          Do you think Trippier and Raul score more than Trent and Barnes?

                          Have been toying with both options

                          1. PapaWengzz
                            • 6 Years
                            7 months, 14 days ago

                            Not sold on trent personally, spurs have scored 6 goals in their last 3 games. I would pick trippier and Raul if you also have Murphy, otherwise would definitely want a 2nd Newcastle attacker as well.

                            1. FPLAnon
                                7 months, 14 days ago

                                True, but Ipswich often find the back of the net and Newcastle just conceded 4 goals to Villa.

                                Murphy is a lock for me, its just trying to decide between Trippier and Barnes. I do worry Barnes could be the highest scoring player this week. More scared of him than Trippier.

                                I get the doubts with Trent, but if decide to go without Trippier he is not a bad replacement. It is tough, Raul could do well instead of Barnes but his recent form is concerning, 0.01 xG in his last game having played 83 mins

                                1. PapaWengzz
                                  • 6 Years
                                  7 months, 14 days ago

                                  Ive picked Sessegnon over Trent, have you considered him?

                                  1. FPLAnon
                                      7 months, 14 days ago

                                      already have him and RAN

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

                              Good

                          2. FantasyClub
                            • 4 Years
                            7 months, 14 days ago

                            Play FH or save for GW38?

                            I’ve got this 10 man team with a -4…

                            Sels
                            Bradley RAN Milenkovic
                            Salah Diaz Murphy Barnes
                            Cunha Isak

                            1. FantasyClub
                              • 4 Years
                              7 months, 14 days ago

                              I’ve still got AM chip to play so I’m restricted when I can play the FH if I don’t use…

                            2. Ajax Hamsterdam
                              • 11 Years
                              7 months, 14 days ago

                              100% save

                              1. FantasyClub
                                • 4 Years
                                7 months, 14 days ago

                                Thanks mate. You take my AM chip note into factor?

                                1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                                  • 11 Years
                                  7 months, 14 days ago

                                  Yes

                          3. SpaceCadet
                            • 12 Years
                            7 months, 14 days ago

                            Pick one from each

                            A. Cucurella
                            B. Robinson/ sess

                            1. Iwobi
                            2. Raul

                          4. Joyce1998
                            • 9 Years
                            7 months, 14 days ago

                            A- Wood
                            Or
                            B- Cunha

                          5. FCSB
                            • 9 Years
                            7 months, 14 days ago

                            FH34

                            Pope
                            TAA RAN Sessengnon
                            Salah Diaz Barnes Palmer
                            Isak Cunha Jimenez

                            Leno Kluivert Kerkez Johnson

                            Thoughts please. Anything need changing?

                            Thanks

                            1. PapaWengzz
                              • 6 Years
                              7 months, 14 days ago

                              Ive picked Murphy over Barnes due to safer mins. Also got Trippier and Sa instead of TAA and Pope.

                              Rest is exactly the same. GL

                          6. FDMS All Starz
                            • 10 Years
                            7 months, 14 days ago

                            Not on FH, for this team, what’s better?

                            A) Pedro —> Cunha (1FT)
                            B) Sarr —> Mbuemo (1FT)
                            C) Pedro —> Wood/Wissa (1FT)

                            2FTs & 4.5itb
                            Allison
                            Konate Cucu Estu Milenkovic Burn
                            Salah Murphy Palmer
                            Pedro* Isak

                            Verbruggen Mateta* Eze* Sarr*

                            1. FantasyClub
                              • 4 Years
                              7 months, 14 days ago

                              I like Cunha for this week but Wissa or Wood for rest of season

                          7. Sun Jihai
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 13 Years
                            7 months, 14 days ago

                            Which Liverpool player scored 17 points vs. Spurs in the reverse fixture with only Salah having had more double-digit hauls than him for Liverpool this season?

                            1. FantasyClub
                              • 4 Years
                              7 months, 14 days ago

                              Dunno Diaz

                          8. rainy
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • Has Moderation Rights
                            • 10 Years
                            7 months, 14 days ago

                            Price changes 26th April

                            Rises:
                            Luis Díaz 7.6
                            Bowen 7.6
                            Cunha 7.0
                            Wissa 6.6
                            Iwobi 5.6
                            J.Murphy 5.3
                            Pope 5.0

                            Falls:
                            Damsgaard 4.9
                            Nwaneri 4.4

                            1. Eze Really?
                              • 11 Years
                              7 months, 14 days ago

                              Thank you again Rainy.

                          9. SpaceCadet
                            • 12 Years
                            7 months, 14 days ago

                            Pretty set on this, g2g? Raul v Iwobi the only dilemma.

                            Sa
                            Trippier sess ran
                            Salah Diaz Murphy kluivert
                            Isak Cunha Raul

                            Sanchez Iwobi vvd cucurella

                            1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                              • 11 Years
                              7 months, 14 days ago

                              V nice

                              1. SpaceCadet
                                • 12 Years
                                7 months, 14 days ago

                                Thanks

                            2. PapaWengzz
                              • 6 Years
                              7 months, 14 days ago

                              Same team but Ive got Palmer instead of Kluivert. GL!

                              1. SpaceCadet
                                • 12 Years
                                7 months, 14 days ago

                                You too bud.

                          10. bso
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 10 Years
                            7 months, 14 days ago

                            Worth a hit for Ran? Don't have a full squad.

                            1. SpaceCadet
                              • 12 Years
                              7 months, 14 days ago

                              Yes

                            2. PapaWengzz
                              • 6 Years
                              7 months, 14 days ago

                              Depends who else you dont have. There are other players who might be more worth the hit

                          11. Ajax Hamsterdam
                            • 11 Years
                            7 months, 14 days ago

                            a cucu
                            b taa

                            1 kepa
                            2 sanchez (probably not if option a above)
                            3 sa (double with RAN)

                            cheers

                            1. SpaceCadet
                              • 12 Years
                              7 months, 14 days ago

                              A
                              3

                          12. ball c
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 5 Years
                            7 months, 14 days ago

                            Is Bowen a good differential on FH?
                            Would mean I have Raul on bench.

                            Palmer - Salah - Diaz - Bowen - Murphy as my mids

                            Cunha - Isak up top

                            1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                              • 11 Years
                              7 months, 14 days ago

                              play raul