A massive haul by Lukaku helped a lot of managers put up a mammoth total as the Belgian scored four past Bournemouth at Goodison Park. Chelsea continued their tirade as they beat London rivals Arsenal in a one-sided matchup that finished 3-1.
However, unlike their North London rivals, Tottenham continued their surge forward and beat Middlesbrough thanks to a penalty by Englishman Harry Kane. Manchester City new boy, Gabriel Jesus continued to shine as he scored a brace in only his second game for the Citizens.
Their rivals Manchester United also had a good outing against defending champions Leicester City, who are slowly falling into the relegation zone. Liverpool’s misery continued as they lost to Hull City 2-0 and Klopp’s boys certainly need to salvage the situation.
The race at the top doesn’t look really exciting since Chelsea lead the pack by some margin, however, the relegation battle promises to be a thriller as the bottom six teams are separated by just two points.
A friendly reminder for all managers: Arsenal, Southampton, Manchester United and Manchester City will be missing out on fixtures in Gameweek 26
On this note, Sportskeeda brings to you five FPL players for Gameweek 25 that could give you a boost.
#1 Henrikh Mkhitaryan – £8.8m
The Armenian’s form has gone unnoticed and the player sits in just 2.7% of all squads. The player had an erratic start but still managed to score three goals and provide an assist so far this campaign. After a series of positive comments by Jose Mourinho about the player, we can rest assured of the fact that he will start the next game for the Red Devils.
Mkhitaryan is not just a creative outlet but has the knack of scoring some sublime goals. His form has been splendid and this makes him a part of this list.
The Red Devils host Watford at Old Trafford this coming weekend. The onus will be on Manchester United to perform since they need to somehow break into the top four and this is only possible if they take all three points from the match.
Next 3 fixtures: Watford(H), Bournemouth(H), Southampton(A)
#2 Gylfi Sigurdsson – £7.4m
The Iceland star is back in the limelight after a spate of superb performances for the Swans. The player has scored in each of his last three games and is a top choice for the armband for this gameweek as well. Sigurdsson is a prolific free kick taker and this increases the probability of getting attacking returns. The Icelander has been involved in 15 goals for his team – 8 goals and 7 assists.
Under new manager Paul Clement, Swansea have shown remarkable improvement and are desperate to get away from relegation. The team has put up a solid fight and there is a good chance that they’ll stay up if their form continues.
They play their next game at home against Leicester City who have been absolutely woeful this season. The Foxes’ fairy tale is certainly over and Sigurdsson owners stand to gain a lot if the player clicks on the day.
Next 3 fixtures: Leicester (H), Chelsea(A), Burnley(H)
#3 Gabriel Jesus – £9.2m
The name on everyone’s lips, Gabriel Jesus has shown his remarkable ability after joining Manchester City. The teenager has been so good that manager Pep Guardiola has preferred him as the central striker to Sergio Aguero, who has been left on the bench for two consecutive Premier League games. The Brazilian’s stock is rising at an alarming rate and it would be best to select him at this very moment. His current tally stands at two goals and an assist in just two starts for the Citizens.
Guardiola’s men have come roaring back to form and have a string of easy fixtures coming up. They play their next game against Bournemouth who got slaughtered against Everton as the Cherries conceded six goals. Eddie Howe’s team will definitely be low on confidence and Manchester City could take them for a ride in this match.
Next 3 fixtures: Bournemouth(A), Sunderland(A), Stoke(H)
#4 Thibaut Courtois – £5.9m
Chelsea’s supreme solidity at the back makes it imperative to have cover from the Blues defence. However, since most of the defenders have crossed or are priced at £6.5m, the cheapest way to get a player is to invest in the Belgian who currently is priced at £5.9m. The Blues backline has been solid under the 3-4-3 system and Courtois’ commanding demeanour has been a major reason for the same.
Chelsea play their next game against Burnley, who have had a tough time scoring from open play. The team has scored just five goals in their last five matches, two of which have come through penalties.
Next 3 fixtures: Burnley(A), Swansea(H), West Ham(A)
#5 Seamus Coleman – £5.8m
The Irishman has been one of the best defenders over the past few seasons with great returns for a decent price. The right back has scored four goals and set up his teammates three times as well. Everton’s fullback pairing of Coleman and Baines has benefited the Toffees in a big way and manager Ronald Koeman has made the most out of it. Coleman often bombs forward and this keeps him in the midst of the action.
Everton have not lost any of their last five fixtures in the Premier League and Koeman’s men look in good form at the moment with three clean sheets over the same duration. The team play Middlesbrough, who have put in great defensive performances but have fallen short on the offensive front. There is a good probability that the match may end in a goalless draw.
Next 3 fixtures: Middlesbrough(A), Sunderland(H), Spurs(A)
