The second half of the season is officially here, and with our chips refreshed, it’s time to get aggressive. Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Brighton & Hove Albion are the teams to watch for Game Week 20, with all three clubs benefiting from favorable matchups at both ends of the pitch. Whether you’re looking to maintain […]
The second half of the season is officially here, and with our chips refreshed, it’s time to get aggressive.
Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Brighton & Hove Albion are the teams to watch for Game Week 20, with all three clubs benefiting from favorable matchups at both ends of the pitch.
Whether you’re looking to maintain your lead or climb your mini-league, these eleven players represent the best value and point potential for the upcoming weekend.
Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa) – £5.0m
Martinez is the gold standard for home goalkeepers this season. He averages 5.7 points per start at Villa Park—the highest of any keeper in the league.
With Nottingham Forest visiting, a team that has failed to score in their last two road trips and has only found the net six times in nine away matches, a clean sheet looks highly likely.
Gabriel (Arsenal) – £6.4m
Managers have made Gabriel their top priority before the Saturday deadline, and for good reason.
After returning to the lineup against Villa in midweek, he reminded everyone of his ceiling by hauling 15 points through a goal, a clean sheet, and maximum bonus points.
Arsenal’s defense remains the best in the league, making him a “must-own” for the trip to Bournemouth.
James Tarkowski (Everton) – £5.6m
Tarkowski is currently the second highest-scoring defender over the last six game weeks, amassing 40 points.
Under David Moyes, Everton has tightened up significantly, securing four clean sheets in that span.
With a home game against Brentford followed by visits from Wolves and Leeds, Tarkowski offers both defensive stability and occasional goal threat.
Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton) – £4.5m
At just £4.5m, Van Hecke is a fantastic budget enabler in a Brighton side that has a great fixture against Burnley. The Clarets have struggled mightily on the road, and Brighton’s home form suggests they are well-positioned for a shutout at the Amex.
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) – £10.3m
The Arsenal talisman has been remarkably consistent, even if some owners are holding out for a massive haul.
He is the central hub for everything Arsenal does in the final third and remains on penalty duties.
Against a Bournemouth side that has conceded 11 goals in their last four matches, Saka is a top-tier vice-captaincy pick.
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) – £7.4m
Despite blanking in his last two outings against top-six opposition, Rogers’ underlying numbers are elite.
He’s had 16 shots over the last four game weeks—the most of any Villa player.
Facing a Forest side that has lost four of their last five, Rogers is primed to replicate the 15-point hauls he delivered in Game Weeks 16 and 17.
Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) – £6.9m
Trossard has hit a rich vein of form despite recent injury, scoring against Villa and providing an assist in his last match.
He now faces a Bournemouth team that has not exactly been at their best not being able to keep a clean sheet in their last four games.
As a primary goal threat who thrives in chaotic games, Bowen is a high-upside pick for GW20
Georginio Rutter (Brighton) – £5.6m
Rutter is a “home bird” this season, with four of his five attacking returns coming at the Amex.
After being rested for most of the midweek match, he is expected to return to the starting lineup against Burnley.
The Clarets have conceded at least twice in nearly every away game this season, making Rutter an excellent mid-price differential.
Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle) – £7.0m
The Newcastle captain is coming off a massive 10-point performance against Burnley. Newcastle has a brilliant run of home fixtures starting with Crystal Palace this weekend.
Bruno’s ability to create chances and his increasing goal involvement makes him a standout pick for the Magpies’ favorable schedule.
Erling Haaland (Man City) – £15.1m
Even with two consecutive blanks, Haaland remains the most dominant force in FPL with a 42-point lead at the top of the standings.
This week, he faces a Chelsea defense that has conceded 21 big chances over the last four game weeks. It’s the perfect “bounce back” fixture for the Norwegian, who keeps the captain’s armband for most.
Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool) – £9.1m
Ekitike has been a revelation since securing a regular starting role in Game Week 15, scoring five goals in that time. His 18 shots in the box over the last five weeks lead the league.
A trip to Fulham provides plenty of opportunities for the Liverpool forward to continue his prolific form.
Nick Woltemade (Newcastle) – £7.4m
Expected to return to the starting XI against Crystal Palace, Woltemade is a different beast at St. James’ Park.
He has registered five goals and an assist in eight home appearances, fueled by a high volume of big chances. Facing a Palace defense with only one clean sheet in seven games, he rounds out a potent front three.
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