Fantasy Premier League: Top Picks For Blank Gameweek 29
Fantasy Premier League managers are faced to make decisions as blank gameweek is coming for various clubs. Only four clubs will play in gameweek 29 and many managers will be looking to use their free-hit chip in blank gameweek 29. Considering these factors, Here are our top players worth considering for transfers in the blank gameweek 29:
Son Heung-min (9.9m) – Spurs
Despite starting only 23 games this season, Son Heung-min has managed to score 14 goals and provide eight assists, delivering seven double-digit hauls. His expected goals (xG) stand at 7.8, with an expected assists (xA) of 5.4. Tottenham Hotspur faces Fulham in a promising fixture for Blank Gameweek 29. Fulham ranks among the bottom teams in terms of expected goals conceded (xGC), while Spurs are known for their attacking fire power. Spurs have scored 59 goals (fourth) with an xG of 47.41 (seventh), indicating their ability to create numerous chances, with Son being a key figure. The South Korean forward is a guaranteed starter and the team’s primary penalty taker. His significant goal involvement rate of 42% highlights his importance to the team’s attacking skills.
Jarrod Bowen (7.9m) – West Ham
Jarrod Bowen is enjoying his best season yet, having scored 14 goals and provided two assists. His expected goals (xG) stand at 9.5, with an expected assists (xA) of 3.0. West Ham faces Aston Villa in a challenging fixture for Blank Gameweek 29. Despite Villa’s defensive solidity, West Ham’s recent goal-scoring form, especially with the return of Lucas Paqueta, suggests potential for goals in this match. West Ham has scored 45 goals (seventh), showing their attacking threat, with Bowen being a crucial part of their setup. The English forward is a regular starter and has impressive underlying statistics, making him a solid option for Fantasy Premier League managers.
Ivan Toney (8.1m) – Brentford
Ivan Toney has contributed four goals and one assist in nine starts this season, with an expected goals (xG) of 3.1 and an expected assists (xA) of 0.8. Brentford have a promising fixture for Blank Gameweek 29 as they visit Turf Moor to face Burnley. Burnley has conceded the second-most goals (62) with an expected goals conceded (xGC) of 49.4 (seventeenth). Meanwhile, Brentford has been decent in attack, scoring 40 goals (tenth) with an expected goals (xG) of 46.5 (ninth), indicating their capability to score against Burnley. Toney is the focal point of Brentford’s attack and is expected to be one of the top captaincy choices this week, being a guaranteed starter and the first choice penalty taker. Toney’s impressive record of 20 league goals in 33 games last season, coupled with a goal involvement rate of 51%, shows his significance to Brentford’s attacking threat.
Ollie Watkins (9.0m) – Aston Villa
Ollie Watkins faced a rare scoring drought in the previous gameweek, but he has an opportunity to bounce back in Blank Gameweek 29 with a favorable fixture. Aston Villa ranks among the top attacking teams in the league, having scored 59 goals (fourth) with an expected goals (xG) of 52.14 (fourth). They are set to face West Ham, who have conceded 49 goals (fifth-most) with an expected goals conceded (xGC) of 50.99 (third-worst). With Villa expected to be favorites, it IS anticipated to be a high-scoring encounter for both teams. Watkins has been outstanding this season, leading the game’s scoring charts. He has got 16 goals and 15 assists, with a guaranteed 90-minute playing time.
James Maddison (7.9m) – Spurs
James Maddison has been gradually picking up form since returning from injury, contributing one goal and three assists in six games. Spurs benefit significantly from Maddison’s presence in midfield, as he dictates their attacking play. With tons of attacking talent around him and the attacking style of play adopted by Ange Postecoglou, Maddison is expected to continue contributing both in terms of goals and assists. Having scored 43 goals and provided 39 assists in five seasons for Leicester City, Maddison has consistently delivered in attack. The fixture against Fulham suits Maddison’s playing style, with both teams likely to adopt an attacking approach, potentially leaving spaces open for Maddison to exploit. As Maddison is involved in set-pieces for Spurs, he offers multiple sources for collecting points in Fantasy Premier League.
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