Managers are targeting strong fixtures and in-form players ahead of the Friday 18:30 GMT deadline.
Here’s a quick easy-to-read summary of the popular picks ahead of gamweek 28
Goalkeeper
🧤 Djordje Petrovic (AFC Bournemouth) – £4.5m
Petrovic has been Bournemouth’s standout Fantasy performer recently.
Why pick him:
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25 points in the last four Gameweeks
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Two clean sheets
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Five save points
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Four bonus points
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Faces Sunderland at home
He offers strong value and reliable returns.
Defenders
🛡️ Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) – £7.1m
Gabriel remains a major threat from set-pieces.
Key factors:
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Strong aerial ability
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Chelsea vulnerable to set-piece chances
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Excellent attacking potential from corners and free-kicks
🛡️ Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) – £6.0m
The Liverpool defender is in outstanding form.
Recent returns:
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One goal and one assist in two matches
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Two clean sheets
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28 points across the last two Gameweeks
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Highly transferred in ahead of favourable fixtures
🛡️ Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City) – £5.0m
O’Reilly has become one of the most exciting budget options.
Why he’s popular:
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Recently moved into a more attacking midfield role
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Three goals in the last two Gameweeks
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Listed as a defender in FPL
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Huge ownership increase among managers
Midfielders
⭐ Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) – £9.9m — Captain
Fernandes has delivered consistently at Old Trafford.
Key stats:
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10 points in each home match under his current manager
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Eight double-digit returns this season
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Strong fixture against Crystal Palace
⚡ Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) – £8.7m
Mbeumo has been United’s most reliable attacker recently.
Reasons to consider:
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Team’s top scorer under the new manager
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Very consistent output
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Playing in an advanced attacking role
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Only one blank in six matches
🎯 Harry Wilson (Fulham) – £5.9m
Wilson provides excellent value in midfield.
Season highlights:
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Eight goals and seven assists
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Third-highest attacking returns among midfielders
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Strong upcoming fixtures against weaker teams
🚀 Rayan Cherki (AFC Bournemouth) – £5.6m
Bournemouth’s winger has impressed since joining.
Performance indicators:
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Two goals and one assist in four matches
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High shot volume
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Strong creativity numbers
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Faces a Sunderland side struggling defensively
Forwards
🔥 Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – £14.8m
Haaland remains a premium option despite slight rotation concerns.
Why he’s included:
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Attacking return in four straight Gameweeks
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Returning to form after injury
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Tough decision on captaincy due to possible limited minutes
⚽ Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool) – £8.9m — Vice-Captain
Ekitike is among the best captain alternatives this week.
Strong underlying stats:
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Most shots in the box over the last six Gameweeks
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League-leading big chances total
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Excellent home fixture against West Ham
🎯 Igor Thiago (Brentford) – £7.1m
Thiago is the most transferred-in forward this Gameweek.
Why managers are buying:
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Over 163,000 new transfers
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Scored twice in the reverse fixture vs Burnley
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Five double-digit hauls this season
Final Thoughts
Gameweek 28’s best XI focuses on:
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Strong fixtures
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In-form players
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High attacking potential
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Double-ups from top clubs
Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Bournemouth assets dominate the selection due to their strong matchups and recent performances.
