The Boxing Day sequence leaves Fantasy Premier League managers choosing carefully ahead of Gameweek 18. Several goalkeeper and outfield options stand out given the fixtures and recent form.<\/p>\n
Alisson Becker (\u00a35.4m) remains a contender despite Liverpool not keeping many clean sheets this season; Wolverhampton Wanderers have scored only nine times in 19 games. Caoimh\u00edn Kelleher (\u00a34.5m) is an alternative after Bournemouth were held by Everton and Chelsea earlier this month, and Burnley conceded just once in their most recent match. Bernd Leno (\u00a34.9m) is an attractive differential for Fulham at home against West Ham United.<\/p>\n
Jo\u0161ko Gvardiol (\u00a36.0m) is recommended as Manchester City aim to extend a run of successive clean sheets against Nottingham Forest, and his attacking output offers additional upside. James Tarkowski (\u00a35.5m) could provide value for Everton against Burnley, who are among the lowest scorers in the division. Piero Hincapi\u00e9 (\u00a35.5m) has been collecting points in Gabriel\u2019s absence and should feature this week.<\/p>\n
On the attacking side, Morgan Rogers (\u00a37.2m) is under-selected by FPL managers and could offer an edge given his role in a high-performing team. Mason Mount (\u00a35.9m) is a budget midfield option to consider while Bruno Fernandes will miss out on Boxing Day through injury, placing creative responsibility elsewhere. Anthony Gordon (\u00a37.3m) arrives off recent double-figure hauls for Newcastle United and poses a direct threat to Manchester United.<\/p>\n
Erling Haaland (\u00a315.1m) remains the premium forward for many squads, having scored almost half of his team\u2019s goals and ranking behind only Phil Foden for current form; 74.1% of FPL players own him. Hugo Ekitik\u00e9 (\u00a38.9m) has been scoring regularly and benefits from Alexander Isak being out injured. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (\u00a35.8m) is the budget forward option after 22 points across the last two gameweeks and a favourable match-up with Sunderland.<\/p>\n
The GW18 deadline for FPL is at 6:30 p.m. GMT (1:30 p.m. ET, 1.:30 a.m. PT) on Friday, Dec. 26.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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