As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 29 of the Premier League, scheduled for Saturday, March 15, to Sunday, March 16, it’s essential for FPL managers to strategise effectively to maximise their points.
Here’s a comprehensive guide to assist you in making informed decisions for your squad in this blank gameweek ahead of the international break.
Fantasy Football Matchweek 29 Fixtures
The Fantasy Football deadline for this weekend is Saturday, March 15, 13:30 GMT.
Saturday, March 15
- Everton vs West Ham United (15:00 GMT)
- Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest (15:00 GMT)
- Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion (15:00 GMT)
- Southampton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (15:00 GMT)
- Bournemouth vs Brentford (17:30 GMT)
Sunday, March 16
- Arsenal vs Chelsea (13:30 GMT)
- Fulham vs Tottenham Hotspur (13:30 GMT)
- Leicester City vs Manchester United (19:00 GMT)
Injury Updates to Note
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool): The English right-back has an ankle injury. While Liverpool have no fixture for Gameweek 29, Arne Slot has stated that Trent Alexander-Arnold will return before the end of the season.
Top Transfer Targets
With a blank gameweek, the Free Hit chip should be on the mind of every FPL manager who still has the feature available.
If any Fantasy Football manager doesn’t own Nottingham Forest players – odd – using the Free Hit chip to get three Forest players in your squads should do you some good as the Tricky Trees travel to Ipswich Town.
- Nottingham Forest: Investing in Chris Wood (£7.3m), Anthony Elanga (£5.3m), Morgan Gidds-White (£6.6m), or Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.2m) – Free Hit chip or not – will definitely bring strong results for any Fantasy Football team. Don’t hesitate.
- Joao Pedro (Brighton): Brighton face Manchester City, and in comparison to Pep Guardiola’s men, they are in better form at the moment. Out of the two sides, Joao Pedro (5.5m) is the most in-form player. With three goals and one assist in his last three games, regardless of the result of this tie, the Brazilian is likely to find the back of the net this weekend.
- Erling Haaland (Man City): Hear me out before you jump at me! If you decide to use your Free Hit chip this weekend, you’ll basically be getting Erling Haaland (£14.7m) for free. Brighton will be no easy fixture, but the Norwegian striker does have a knack for scoring against Brighton – four goals and an assist in four Premier League appearances against the Seagulls. I don’t sound so crazy now, do I?
- Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd): Manchester United may not be impressive to watch, however, Bruno Fernandes is a lone star in that squad. At a hefty price (£8.5m), it might be an investment you make using your Free Hit chip, as after Leicester, United will face Forest and City.
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Best Assistant Manager Options
- David Moyes (Everton): Everton have been in good form ever since David Moyes returned to the side. West Ham are still somewhat unsteady under Graham Potter, presenting a good case for Moyes’ Toffees.
Players to Sell
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool): Free up your bank and sell Alexander-Arnold. He won’t be available until the end of the season.
Captaincy Picks
With Liverpool and Newcastle facing each other in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, March 16, this season’s safest bets, Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak are unavailable to Fantasy Football managers this weekend.
Lucky for us, Nottingham Forest play Ipswich, leaving us with comfortable alternatives.
- Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest): While Forest will field multiple players who would make for good captaincy choices, Wood presents the best case – with 18 goals, he is fourth in the Premier League’s top scorers list.
- Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham Forest): If you want to be different and go by recent form, Chelsea academy graduate CHO is a safe choice too.
- Erling Haaland (Man City): Now if you really want to be different, go ahead and captain Haaland. Any season prior to this, he would have been the first pick, but now, he’s a risk. Are you up for it?
Strategic Considerations
Monitor Press Conferences: Last-minute injury updates and team news can significantly impact your decisions. Stay informed to make timely transfers.
By staying updated on the latest news and being strategic with your Fantasy Football transfers and captaincy choices, you can navigate the challenges of Matchweek 29 and boost your FPL performance.
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Recording Date: 11.02.2025