Following on from our semi popular Premier League predictions, we introduce our weekly EPL Fantasy preview – The Own Goal FPL Week 28
Each week we’ll attempt to give a quick round-up of some of the points of interest in Fantasy Premier League.
We used to do a podcast through our Fantasy United team, but who’s got time for that these days.
Being midweek fixtures there’s not much turnaround, so this edition of The Own Goal is a small one. Quality over quantity.
So enjoy The Own Goal FPL Week 28 preview.
Disclaimer: We are Ipswich Town fans, so have no prejudice against any side in this division. Or the next, come August 2019.
FPL Week 28 – WHO’S HOT
With all the big names playing out bore draws or losing to Burnley, it was time for some different stars to shine last week. Some are great value too.
WATFORD FORWARDS
Gerard Deulofeu grabbed 23 points last weekend v Cardiff via 3 goals and an assist. Striking partner Troy Deeney grabbed two goals for himself and an assist for 15 points.
NEWCASTLE
Much was made of Miguel Almiron’s first full game, and rightly so. He may not have scored the points, but he made a point of his potential, and point scoring is not far away. A recipient of his pace was Venezuelan forward Salomón Rondón, who got one goal and an assist for 12 points.
BURNLEY STRIKE DUO
Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes are carving it up at the moment. Doing it against Spurs no less last weekend. Kiwi Chris Wood has six goals in eight games. Austrian International Ashley Barnes has scored in four consecutive games.
FPL WEEK 28 – WHO’S NOT
LEICESTER CITY
But we’ll have more on that soon.
HUDDERSFIELD
Going down and slim picking for FPL.
FULHAM
Also going down. But worth keeping an eye on players like Sessegnon in anticipation of avoiding the drop for another EPL side next season. Tom Cairney and Aleksandr Mitrovic seem the only ones who will get a gig in the EPL next season.
FPL Week 28 – NEW MANAGER BOUNCE AT LEICESTER?
With Claude Puel’s exit at Leicester, there opens an opportunity for some players to shine, who can no longer hide behind the excuse of the underperforming manager. Here’s a few worth considering. If they move quickly for Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers then all the more reason to jump on board. And they play in the dreaded Week 31.
JAMIE VARDY – Value 8.8 – Form 2.0 – Total 91pts
After Claudio Ranieri got sacked in 16-17, Vardy went on to score five goals and two assists in the following five games from the sacking. By season’s end, he had eight goals and five assists.
JAMES MADDISON – Value 6.6 – Form 2.0 – Total 89pts
Due for a turnaround – averaging under 2 points a game for his last eight. Loves to have a shot, soon a lot of them will gone in.
YOURI TIELEMANS – Value 6.0 – Form 1.0 – Total 3pts
In from Monaco, he has looked good without scoring any points in his few games for Leicester. Scored five goals and an assist for Monaco this season so far, not bad in a Monaco side who have been poor this year in Ligue 1.
HARVEY BARNES – Value 5.5 – Form 2.2 – Total 15pts
A very handy prospect for the Foxes, who returned to the club after a loan at Championship side West Brom, where he scored nine goals and provided seven assists in 20 games. Got an assist in the coach killing loss against Crystal Palace on the weekend.
HARRY MAGUIRE – Value 5.4 – Form 2.0 – Total 71pts
Not the greatest season for someone who was supposedly off the Man Utd in the summer. Probably ned to wait to see how Leicester will change defensively, but Maguire does chime in with the occasional lazy
FPL Week 28 – CAPTAIN? MY CAPTAIN?
Mo Salah – 3 Games – 6 goals – 2 assists v Watford. Sorted.
Man City v West Ham– Take your pick based on whoever you have in your side. David Silva has six goals and three assists in 14 games v West Ham. Raheem Sterling has five goals and eight assists in 12 games. Sergio Aguero is in great goal scoring form as has 8 goals and 4 assists in 12 games.
We suggest: Mo Salah
FPL Week 28 – OUR TEAM
You can’t give off tips without putting your money where your mouth is, so our team details are here for your information. Feel free to pick our team apart at your leisure.
FPL – Electric Higuita Exp
FPL Week 28 STATS AND STUFF
Here’s some slightly useful information about upcoming games for each team. We have a table showing the split between top and bottom 6 teams, and the sweet middle for each teams next six weeks.
Following on from that, we have designed a measure to rank each team’s next 6 games in difficulty. Using opposition ranking, points, factoring in home and away fixtures, and using a calculation of current form.
With thanks to Transfermarkt for and WhoScored most of the above stats.
