GW33+ Points: 66PTS*. (AVG: 50PTS). Why I chose Bruno Fernandes when Salah was the popular captain choice. Is De Bruyne the top captain pick? Team, transfers and our top tips for GW34+.
FANTASY PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM TIPS FOR 2019-20
FPL GW34+ Team
🚨 Final GW34+ Team! 🚨
***UPDATE:Â That went right to the wire! Jimenez has to deliver, no excuses. KDB captain after seeing Newcastle’s injury update. Thanks and good luck!!! đź‘Ťđź’Ż -Bruno
Previous updates.
One final decision, Jimenez vs. Greenwood to start, it could go to the wire.
FPL GW33+ Review
Hey guys! No time to waste, here’s my GW33 review and transfer plan for GW34.
Choosing captain.
When choosing a captain, I consider multiple factors including team form. Liverpool haven’t been at their best for some time, even before they sealed the title. One case for captaining Salah was the possibility of a response from the players after the heavy 4-0 defeat.
It didn’t happen. Liverpool struggled to get a shot on target against Villa and it took the individual brilliance of Mane late in the game to break the deadlock. Aston Villa pushed, leaving them vulnerable on the counter.
Manchester United on the other hand have been on the rise since the arrival of Bruno Fernandes. They look like they can score with every attack and have something important to fight for, Champions League.
As far as ownership, Salah was the safe captain pick. Many FPL influencers promoted Salah as the top captain pick and it worked. Even if Salah did poorly, safety in numbers wouldn’t hurt their Overall Rank.
Experimenting with the captaincy is a viable option for those looking to make up ground quickly.
The Results.
⚽️ Upper 90 Studios dropped from 245k to 250k in the Overall Rank. Small red arrows.
GW33+ Top Performers.
Let’s break down player performances starting with the captain.
Bruno Fernandes (30PTS, Captain).
Rumors of a training ground injury involving Fernandes and Pogba were quickly extinguished. To eliminate future distractions, I muted the Twitter accounts sharing false information:
⚠️ @MirrorFootball, @MullockSMirror
⚽️ Check out @BenDinnery on Twitter for the latest injury news and updates.
Fernandes was a monster against Bournemouth! One goal, two assists and two bonus – captain! 🔥 Bruno and Pogba are showing great chemistry and understanding. Their intelligence and creativity in the midfield is a boost for Manchester United assets in FPL. They face Aston Villa next.
Christian Pulisic (6PTS).
Brilliant performance from Pulisic who deserved more points for his efforts. As mentioned in last week’s blog post, Pulisic is becoming essential in Lampard’s setup. One reason for the -4 hit was to swap Traore out for Pulisic. After watching Wolves and Chelsea in action, I’m more confident with the American going forward. The concern is his recent minutes. With Chelsea playing the early game GW34+, early lineup news could be key. If I find anything worth noting, I will add it to the ***UPDATE section at the top.
*NOTE: The only Twitter account for early lineup news that has never been wrong is @FPL_Rockstar. However, there was another account that got the Manchester City lineup right GW33. Keep in mind, some accounts are new and unproven. It could take some time for me to make changes to my FPL team based on their info.
EDIT: I want to be clear that the only account with accurate lineups so far is @FPL_Rockstar. Be careful and use the mute function to weed out misinformation.
Other: Marcus Rashford (6PTS). An improved performance from the previous game. Rashford was denied a second goal by another close offside VAR decision. Alexander-Arnold (6PTS) and Mo Salah (6PTS). Neither Liverpool nor Aston Villa played particularly well. Straightforward clean sheet for Trent and a quiet game from Salah until the assist to Mane that gave Liverpool the win.
The bad.
Raul Jimenez (2PTS). Wolves must create more chances to score. Until they do, Jimenez won’t be considered for the captaincy. His starting spot in my team could even be threatened by a new arrival.
Nick Pope (2PTS) and Charlie Taylor (2PTS). Burnley held strong until the 80th minute when a super strike from John Egan caught Pope by surprise. Despite Ben Mee missing out with a thigh injury, Burnley were defensively solid. If their captain is out for a long spell, will it affect their clean sheet potential?
Kevin De Bruyne (1PT). The dreaded 1-point cameo from the bench. To rub salt in my wounds, Sadio Mane (11PTS) scored the winning goal for Liverpool. Accepting this scenario ahead of time softened the blow (I cried a little). Always a risk when swapping premium players in Fantasy! 🙂 Hopefully a rested De Bruyne will make up for it at home versus Newcastle this week and in the long-run. GW34 captain?
GW34+ Transfers
Transfers: 1
Transfers OUT: Connolly ❌
Transfers IN: Greenwood âś…
Connolly to Greenwood.
Mason Greenwood (13PTS). Clinical finisher. 18-years old and he will only get better.
⚽️ Greenwood has scored more goals for United than Alexis Sanchez, Falcao and Di Maria combined.
GW34+ Top Cheats
Not enough time to discuss the players below. I’m publishing this post now and will try to add to it before the deadline. We can exchange ideas in the comments section. đź‘Ť
Watchlist.
GK: Schmeichel
DEF: Justin, Azpilicueta
MID: Martial, Ward-Prowse, Antonio, Bowen
FOR: Ings
GW34+ Team
Current team, not final. The final GW34 team will be posted at the top of the page.
The starting lineup is not set. I have 3 different versions to work with. If we see reliable lineup leaks for Chelsea, and Pulisic starts against Crystal Palace, I will likely start him in my GW34 team. There could also be a decision on Greenwood versus Aston Villa or Jimenez against Sheffield United. Plus captain!
#ELITE64 ownership stats.
🚨Ownership stats from fntsypl.com
U90 Fixture Difficulty Cheatsheet.
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Rate My Team.
Why I captained Bruno Fernandes instead of Salah. Influencers may push for KDB this week, who will you captain? Team and transfers GW34+. Leave a comment below and let’s rate your team!
Thanks!
-Bruno
