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A new year but the same old conundrums for Fantasy Premier League managers! Who to captain? Which transfers to make?
Below are three low-cost players in great form who are worth looking into and also a look at why you should pick Sergio Aguero as captain.
But first, a shout out to these tactical geniuses who top our Sport360 fans league going into this week!
WHO TO PICK AS CAPTAIN
Zlatan Ibrahimovic [11.6m] was the pick for captain in Gameweek 19 and came through with an assist but unfortunately had his effort in the first half disallowed.
This week, the returning Sergio Aguero [12.8] could well deliver the goods.
The Argentine was disappointing against Liverpool but, in his case, a goal-fest is always just around the corner and Burnley may prove to be the victims as they travel to the Etihad on Monday.
Sergio Aguero ended 2016 as top goalscorer in the Premier League with 27 goals (Harry Kane closest with 22). pic.twitter.com/YMPSPNrJVz
— City Chief ️ (@City_Chief) January 1, 2017
THREE IN-FORM BUDGET BUYS [LESS THAN 7M IN MIDFIELD AND ATTACK]
With the new Wildcard burning a hole in your pocket already, you’ll need low-cost options when you overhaul your team in order to get the big-hitters in.
Here are three options in midfield for precisely that purpose.
CESC FABREGAS [CHELSEA – 6.9m]
After getting his first start of the season only in Gameweek 14, Fabregas has seen more opportunities come his way. His response? A goal and FIVE assists in his last six appearances.
The Spaniard has clearly impressed Antonio Conte and worked his way back into the manager’s plans. At just 6.9 million, this assist-machine is an absolute steal.
100 - Premier League appearances to 100 assists:
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 31, 2016
Fabregas - 293 apps
Giggs - 367 apps
Rooney 445 apps
Lampard - 559 apps
Pace.
MATT PHILLIPS [WEST BROM – 5.6m]
The West Brom player has emerged as a fantastic FPL prospect. He regularly picks up points and seems to be at the heart of the team’s best attacking play.
He’s coming off a great performance against Southampton where he scored a goal and assisted another. It doesn’t hurt that he faces Hull City at home next.
Matt Phillips' goal just before the half. #WBA #SaintsFC #SOUWBA pic.twitter.com/Qhe85RxNwB
— Mark Harris (@MCHisTweeting) December 31, 2016
ALVARO NEGREDO [MIDDLESBROUGH – 6.4m]
Now, you may be screaming ‘Andre Gray’ here but Burnley’s next few fixtures aren’t the kindest and there’s every chance that he may go off the boil at this juncture.
On the other hand, Negredo has quietly been ticking along in recent times with 34 points in his last six fixtures. Moreover, here are Middlesbrough’s next four fixtures – Leicester (H), Watdford (A), West Ham (H) and West Brom (H).
Most aerial duels won in the Premier League this season:
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 29, 2016
C. Benteke (139)
S. Vokes (125)
A. Negredo (100)
T. Deeney (97)
Rising highest. pic.twitter.com/eNbJ4aNQxB
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