Point Total (Gameweek 27)

FPL action returned after a two-week break for Gameweek 27. There were a few teams not playing this week due to cup games, but I only owned 1 player from Man City, Everton, Liverpool, and Newcastle in Sergio Aguero.

I gathered myself 58 points and I’m quite happy with my team’s performance. I was considerably higher than the gameweek average, which saw my overall rank rise to 101,080. I’m just outside of the top 100,000 and a green arrow in Gameweek 28 should see me crack that goal of mine. This being my first season, inexperience hindered me early on. I’m glad that I’m close to achieving my goal of 100K in my first season. I’m now set on top 50,000!

My transfer this week didn’t end up mattering, with Forster picking up only 1 point and De Gea getting two. I’m happy to have a guaranteed starter in goal for Gameweek 30. That was the main reason for that transfer.

My defense had a massive Gameweek 27, with all three earning 6+ points! Cresswell and Daniels both held clean sheets, the latter also earning two bonus points. My prediction of Ivanovic getting involved in attack also proved to be right, with him grabbing a goal and two bonus! My two recent transfers of Daniels and Ivanovic are turning out to be some great investments.

A bit disappointing for my midfield, with only Ozil returning this week. His 11 points helped my score tremendously, especially because Alexis blanked again. Payet was shifted out wide and is being severely underutilized by Bilic. Mahrez played well, but Leicester struggled to score as a whole against Norwich. Alli failed to get involved in the Spurs goals, but I’m happy having him.

Jamie Vardy was a bit lucky to have gotten the assist on that goal. My captain choice did work out because I was considering Payet as well. Ighalo had another blank, and he’s really been struggling lately. He’s on the chopping block to be shipped out soon.

My Transfers (Gameweek 28)

I’ll be saving my transfer for Gameweek 28, despite having some problem players. The main reason I’m saving is because I can’t afford Kane this week anyways. Also, I think it’s worth it to keep Alexis for one more week because he plays Swansea, who haven’t been the best defensively. I’m looking to bring in David Silva for Sanchez, but a photo of him after their win in the Capitol One Cup Final has me waiting.

My plan is to save my transfer and be patient with Alexis this week, and then ship him out for Silva for Gameweek 29. City play Villa and Norwich in Gameweek 30 and 31. Silva hasn’t been the best player to own, but these fixtures are too good to pass up on. I think that he’s the better option to own over Yaya or Sterling. I’m planning to wildcard in Gameweek 30, so he won’t be in my team for long unless he starts performing.

Locked In (Gameweek 28)

FPL isn’t waiting around. With just a day in between the last gameweek, we’re heading right back into a new gameweek. This is how FPL action should be! I like my lineup this week except for a few trouble spots. We’ll get into that below. Here’s my team for Gameweek 28:

Not sure how West Ham will fare this week against a strong Spurs side. I’m choosing to bench Cresswell because I cannot see them holding a clean sheet. The same goes for Ashley Williams, despite holding off Spurs last week for a majority of the game. Dele Alli is a slight injury concern, so I’ll be monitoring him closely. It may be worth it to start Ighalo in him place if he’s expected to only play for half the game.

I’m going with (C) Vardy at the moment, and praying that Aguero doesn’t punish me. After playing 120 minutes in the League Cup Final, rotation could ensue from Pellegrini. I personally think Aguero will play given Man City needs every win to challenge for the title. But if I’ve learned anything this season, it’s that Manuel loves a rotation. I think Vardy is the safer option, because I’d hate for Aguero to play sub-60 minutes. I can’t afford to fail with my captain choices, and I think Vardy has just as good a chance to score against a poor West Brom side.

That’s it. Good luck in Gameweek 28!