With the season\u2019s first double gameweek behind us, Gameweek 27 returns managers to a single-match rhythm. This weekend offers several appealing Fantasy Premier League options across positions, with the title race providing high-stakes fixtures over three days.<\/p>\n
Goalkeepers are limited by tricky Arsenal and Manchester City schedules. Chelsea\u2019s Robert S\u00e1nchez (\u00a34.9m) presents a sensible short-term option against goal-shy Burnley (H). Sunderland\u2019s Robin Roefs (\u00a34.9m) regains appeal after facing Arsenal and Liverpool, with Fulham (H) next and subsequent matches at Bournemouth (A), Leeds United (A) and Brighton & Hove Albion (H). At a lower price, Brentford\u2019s Caoimh\u00edn Kelleher (\u00a34.6m) stands out; a noted penalty saver and shot stopper, he meets Brighton (H) and enjoys a run without any fixture rated higher than three until Gameweek 34. <\/p>\n
Defensive transfers are similarly situation-dependent. Trevoh Chalobah (\u00a35.8m) looks capable of a substantial haul in GW27 despite Chelsea\u2019s difficult upcoming swing. Wesley Fofana (\u00a34.4m) is an economical route into the Burnley match while Reece James (\u00a35.6m) is a riskier option given uncertain minutes. Virgil van Dijk (\u00a35.9m) is attractive after a 17-point return against Sunderland last week; Liverpool face Nottingham Forest (A), West Ham United (H) and Wolverhampton Wanderers (A) next. For Sunderland, Nordi Mukiele (\u00a34.6m) and Omar Alderete (\u00a34.1m) serve as cheap enablers.<\/p>\n
Midfield and attack decisions centre on form and fixture fits. Nico O\u2019Reilly (\u00a34.9m) returns to midfield for Man City and scored against Fulham last week while securing a clean sheet for 13 points. Bruno Fernandes (\u00a39.8m) and Bryan Mbeumo (\u00a38.6m) remain strong picks despite Manchester United\u2019s trip to Everton (A). Florian Wirtz (\u00a38.4m) has produced four double-digit hauls since Christmas and is worth attention. Morgan Rogers (\u00a37.6m) is a consistent Aston Villa starter against Leeds (H). Cole Palmer (\u00a310.6m) has 32 points across two matches, noting three of his four goals have been penalties.<\/p>\n
Jo\u00e3o Pedro (\u00a37.7m) has 48 points in five matches and faces Burnley. Hugo Ekitik\u00e9 (\u00a38.9m) showed his explosive ceiling with 13 points in Gameweek 24. Erling Haaland (\u00a314.9m) remains an essential long-term asset after two goals and an assist in his last two outings, despite an injury doubt. Igor Thiago (\u00a37.0m) could help in Brentford\u2019s meeting with Brighton. Newcastle\u2019s Wednesday trip to Azerbaijan may create opportunity for Antoine Semenyo (\u00a38.0m).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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