Domestic cup action provided a brief mental break for Fantasy Premier League managers, but focus returns for Gameweek 22. The round opens with the Manchester derby at Old Trafford and finishes with a south coast battle on Monday night.<\/p>\n
Goalkeepers on the radar include Robin Roefs (\u00a34.9m) of Sunderland, who faces Crystal Palace (H); Palace are winless in nine matches and low on confidence after their FA Cup exit to Macclesfield Town. David Raya (\u00a35.9m) remains a safe option given Arsenal\u2019s knack for clean sheets as they travel to Nottingham Forest (A). Brighton\u2019s Bart Verbruggen (\u00a34.5m) offers a budget route between the posts after the Seagulls kept clean sheets in their last two home matches and now host Bournemouth (H).<\/p>\n
At the back, Arsenal defenders stand out. Gabriel (6.7m) is essential for his clean sheet potential and attacking returns, having produced 30 points in the last three matches following two goals and a shutout. Jurri\u00ebn Timber (\u00a36.3m) provides a sensible double-up for extra Arsenal coverage. Matty Cash (\u00a34.8m) is attractive for Aston Villa at home to Everton (H), offering attacking potential with three goals and two assists in the league this term. Liverpool\u2019s Virgil van Dijk (\u00a35.9m) is a short-term punt against Burnley (H). Cheaper defensive options include Tottenham\u2019s Micky van de Ven (\u00a34.6m) versus West Ham (H) and Sunderland\u2019s Nordi Mukiele (\u00a34.4m) and Omar Alderete (\u00a34.1m).<\/p>\n
Midfield looks lively. The Manchester derby is made more interesting by the return of Bruno Fernandes (\u00a39.1m), who is described as fixture-proof and could thrive playing further forward under Michael Carrick. Rayan Cherki (\u00a36.8m) is Manchester City\u2019s standout midfield option, with seven goal contributions in his last 10 games across all competitions. Antoine Semenyo (\u00a37.6m) could be worth the gamble after an excellent start to life at the Etihad. Arsenal\u2019s Bukayo Saka (\u00a310.2m) and Declan Rice (\u00a37.3m) are both options at the City Ground, with Rice offering arguably better value. Florian Wirtz (\u00a38.2m) has 34 points from his last five games and is the Liverpool midfielder to consider for Burnley. Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez (\u00a36.4m), Bruno Guimar\u00e3es (\u00a37.2m), Harry Wilson (\u00a35.9m) and Morgan Rogers (\u00a37.7m) are other midfield names to note.<\/p>\n
Among forwards, Erling Haaland (\u00a315.1m) remains essential despite recent form and has a strong Manchester derby record: eight goals and three assists in nine previous meetings with Man Utd. Hugo Ekitik\u00e9 (\u00a38.9m) returned from injury with a goal and assist in the FA Cup and has eight goals and two assists this season, making him a strong pick against 19th-place Burnley. Igor Thiago (\u00a37.1m) has scored five goals in his last two games and is on 16 Premier League strikes this term. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (\u00a36.0m) and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez (\u00a36.2m) are both recommended for the potentially high-scoring meeting at Elland Road.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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