FPL Tips: Captain Lukaku and five players to consider

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  • Each week, Sport360 will bring you tips for the English Premier League’s official fantasy football game. Fancy pitting your wits against us? You can join “Sport360 Fans'” league using the code 118790-38575.

    In this week’s column, we look at why you should captain Romelu Lukaku and the five players you should turn to in this week while most of the big teams are out of action.

    But first, a shout out to these tactical geniuses who top our Sport360 fans league going into this week!

    WHO TO PICK AS CAPTAIN

    Raheem Sterling [7.9m] was the pick for captain in Gameweek 27 and the Manchester City midfielder registered an assist against Sunderland but played no part in the game at home to Stoke City. As a result, he didn’t live up to the expectations brought on by the double gameweek.

    This week, you’d do well to captain Romelu Lukaku [10.1m] who is admittedly one of the few options this weekend.

    He’s scored twice in the last three rounds and normally comes good at Goodison Park where Everton take on West Brom on Saturday.

    FIVE PLAYERS TO TURN TO

    Only eight teams take part in Gameweek 28, seriously limiting the options for FPL managers.

    However, there are a few players who should be essential in this round and also go on to provide consistent returns until the end of the season.

    SEAMUS COLEMAN – EVERTON [6.0m]

    The Everton full-back has delivered returns in nine of his last 12 outings. Not only is he consistent, but he is also capable of scoring big as he chips in with goals and assists.

    He’s scored in the double figures four times this season, that’s one more than FPL favourite Diego Costa. Everton’s fixtures are still favourable as well, starting with West Brom at home this weekend.

    SADIO MANE – LIVERPOOL [9.6m]

    Managers are scrambling to get this man in their teams this week and rightly so. Mane has produced two big performances since his return from AFCON, scoring a total of 29 points in encounters against the two north London clubs.

    With Burnley to face at Anfield on Sunday, he’ll be expected to deliver big again. Apart from an away trip to the Etihad Stadium next week followed by the Merseyside derby at home, it’s pretty much smooth sailing for Liverpool until the end of the season.

    MARTIN OLSSON – SWANSEA CITY [4.5m]

    Many have flocked to Swansea’s Alfie Mawson since the centre-back has emerged as a threat from set-pieces. However, Martin Olsson may represent more of a bargain.

    He’s 0.1m cheaper than his teammate and has scored 21 points in his last three fixtures. He has two goals to his name since joining the Swans in January but may be in line to bag a few assists as well as he’s getting forward and crossing the ball with more frequency with the in-form Fernando Llorente waiting in the middle.

    GYLFI SIGURDSSON – SWANSEA CITY [7.7m]

    The Icelandic midfielder has failed to provide a return in only one of his last eight gameweeks.

    If Swansea score a goal, there’s a 50% chance that Sigurdsson will be directly involved in it. They travel to Hull this Saturday.

    ANDY CARROLL – WEST HAM [6.2m]

    Before his latest injury, Carroll had scored 24 points over four games. At his price, he’s a good option and West Ham have a relatively comfortable run of fixtures to look forward to until Gameweek 36.

    The Hammers travel to Bournemouth in this round who have conceded more goals from headers than any other team in the league.

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