As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 23 of the Premier League, scheduled from Saturday, January 24, to Monday, January 26, it’s essential for FPL managers to strategise effectively to maximise their points.
Here are some FPL tips to assist you in making informed decisions for your squad.
Fantasy Football Matchweek 23 Fixtures
The Fantasy Football deadline for Gameweek 23 is Saturday, January 24, 11:00 GMT
Saturday, January 24
- West Ham United vs Sunderland (12:30 GMT)
- Burnley vs Tottenham Hotspur (15:00 GMT)
- Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion (15:00 GMT)
- Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (15:00 GMT)
- Bournemouth vs Liverpool (17:30 GMT)
Sunday, January 25
- Brentford vs Nottingham Forest (14:00 GMT)
- Crystal Palace vs Chelsea (14:00 GMT)
- Newcastle United vs Aston Villa (14:00 GMT)
- Arsenal vs Manchester United (16:30 GMT)
Monday, January 26
- Everton vs Leeds (20:00 GMT)
Injuries, Suspension, Transfer and AFCON Updates to Note
Liam Rosenior gave an update on Cole Palmer, stating that the Chelsea star was back training on the pitch. The Blues’ head coach also said that his players are gradually returning after a bug spread through the locker room.
Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes has sustained an ankle injury, leaving him as a question mark for the Aston Villa game. Villa’s Emi Martinez may also be out of action with a calf injury.
Marc Guehi made a big switch from Crystal Palace to Manchester City, marking the second major January Premier League transfer so far.
With AFCON over and Senegal being crowned champions, Premier League teams get their stars back in action for Gameweek 23.
Must-Have FPL Picks
Sunderland travel to London to face West Ham this weekend, which should be a favourable fixture for the Black Cats. Simon Adingra (£4.9m), Lutsharel Geertruida (£4.5m) and Trai Hume (£4.5m) are good FPL options from the travelling team.
Man City, who are on unstable grounds, may walk away with three points against Wolves this weekend. Players to consider are Rayan Cherki (£6.7m), Tiijani Reijnders (£5.2m) and new signings Marc Guehi (£5.2m) and Antoine Semenyo (£7.7m).
Other Fantasy Football Matchweek 23 must-have picks include Brentford’s Igor Thiago (£7.2m), Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike (£8.9m) and Mohamed Salah (£14.0m) and Leeds’ Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£6.0m).
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FPL Captaincy Picks
- Igor Thiago (Brentford vs Forest)
- Erling Haaland (Man City vs Wolves)
- Gabriel (Arsenal vs Man Utd)
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 Premier League Gameweek 23 and boost your FPL performance.
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