To Free Hit or Not in Gameweek 29?

The Carabao Cup final has left Liverpool, Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Crystal Palace without fixtures in Gameweek 29, leaving many FPL managers with a tough decision. Should you play your Free Hit chip this week?

Free Hit Strategy

• 10 Players Available: Save your Free Hit.
• 9 Players Available: Likely save your Free Hit for a more impactful week.
• 8 Players Available: If seven are midfielders or forwards, save it. Otherwise, consider using it.
• 7 or Fewer Players Available: Definitely use your Free Hit to avoid falling behind.

Team of the Week

Here’s a guide to the best picks for Gameweek 29, selected based on current FPL prices to fit within a £100m budget:

Goalkeeper & Defence

• Jordan Pickford (Everton, £5.1m): A safe choice against West Ham.
• Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City, £5.9m): High attacking upside.
• Diogo Dalot (Manchester United, £5m): Strong against Leicester.
• Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest, £5.3m): Reliable with a goal threat.

Midfield

• Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth, £6.2m): In form and on penalties.
• Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United, £8.4m): Captain choice with a great record against Leicester.
• Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford, £8.1m): Top midfielder points-scorer.
• Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest, £6.5m): Strong underlying numbers.

Forwards

• Erling Haaland (Manchester City, £14.7m): Hat-trick potential.
• Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest, £7.3m): Highest-scoring striker.
• Evanilson (Bournemouth, £5.6m): Sharp return from injury.

Substitutes

• Jose Sa (Wolves, £4.3m): Reliable backup.
• Savinho (Manchester City, £6.2m): Midfield option.
• Jurrien Timber (Arsenal, £5.6m): Defensive cover.
• Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton, £4.8m): Budget defender.

Player to Watch

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, £10.2m): Returning from injury, Saka could be a game-changer in the upcoming fixtures.

Team to Target

Bournemouth: With favorable fixtures, Bournemouth assets are worth considering for short-term gains.

Conclusion

Making the right decision in Gameweek 29 can significantly impact your FPL season. Whether to use your Free Hit chip or save it for a later week requires careful consideration of your current squad and future fixtures.