As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 21 of the Premier League, scheduled from Tuesday, January 6, to Thursday, January 8, 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 second squad of 2026.
Fantasy Football Matchweek 21 Fixtures
The Fantasy Football deadline for Gameweek 21 is Tuesday, January 6, 18:30 GMT
Tuesday, January 6
- West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest (20:00 GMT)
Wednesday, January 7
- Bournemouth vs Tottenham Hotspur (19:30 GMT)
- Brentford vs Sunderland (19:30 GMT)
- Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa (19:30 GMT)
- Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (19:30 GMT)
- Fulham vs Chelsea (19:30 GMT)
- Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion (19:30 GMT)
- Burnley vs Manchester United (20:15 GMT)
- Newcastle United vs Leeds United (20:15 GMT)
Thursday, January 8
- Arsenal vs Liverpool (20:00 GMT)
Injuries and Suspension Updates to Note
Before his departure from Manchester United was announced, the former Red Devils head coach announced that both Bruno Fernandes (hamstring) and Mason Mount (muscle) could be available for Wednesday’s visit to Turf Moor.
Meanwhile, Liverpool missed French forward Hugo Ekitike against Fulham. Arne Slot hopes that his star signing will be fit to feature against Arsenal on Thursday.
Newcastle’s Jacob Murphy is out with a hamstring injury, while Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh’s dead leg is still keeping him out.
Must-Have FPL Picks
Aston Villa are back to winning ways after a stumble against league leaders Arsenal. Facing Crystal Palace next, FPL managers should consider Morgan Rogers (£7.6m), Ollie Watkins (£8.7m), Matty Cash (£4.8m) and John McGinn (£5.4m).
Wolves may have earned their first win of the season against West Ham, but are still more than likely to drop points against David Moyes’ Everton. Of the Toffees, Jordan Pickford (£5.6m), James Tarkowski (£5.7m), James Garner (£5.1m) and Jack Grealish (£6.5m) are good options for Gameweek 21.
While Brighton will not be the easiest of opponents, Man City’s Erling Haaland (£15.1m) isn’t one to sell just yet – yes, we are all waiting for him to revert back into a goal-scoring machine. His teammates, Rayan Cherki (£6.8m), Tijjani Reijnders (£5.2m), Phil Foden (£8.8m) and Nico O’Reilly (£5.3m) are also worth considering.
Other FPL picks for Fantasy Football Matchweek 21 include Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez (£6.4m), Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo (£7.6m), Brentford’s Igor Thiago (£7.0m) and Burnley’s Martin Dubravka (£4.0m).
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FPL Captaincy Picks
- Morgan Rogers or Ollie Watkins (Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa)
- Erling Haaland (Man City vs Brighton)
- Igor Thiago (Brentford vs Sunderland)
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 21 and boost your FPL performance.
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Recording Date: 04.01.2026
