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Gameweek 3 was rather disappointing for FPL managers with an average score of 43 points. It was bad especially for the close to 7,00,000 FPL managers who played their Wildcards.
The template picks couldn't get them that big a score, with Jamie Vardy (LEI)(FWD)(£10.0 m) and Bruno Fernandes (MUN)(MID)(£10.5 m) being two of the few premium assets to deliver big this week.
I had a decent Gameweek despite Timo Werner being my captain, with points from Riyad Mahrez, Marcus Rashford, and the Liverpool players helping me to a total above the average score.
Son Heung-Min (TOT)(MID)(£9.0)'s injury means that most FPL managers should decide on a replacement for him.
FPL managers have until Saturday(3rd October) afternoon to make their transfers ahead of the opening fixture between Chelsea and Crystal Palace.
Gameweek 4 Deadline: Saturday, 2nd October at 11:00 AM (British Summer Time), and 03:30 PM (Indian Standard Time)
Also Read: FPL 2020-21: Best Fantasy Team for Gameweek 3 | FPL Tips
The fixtures
Chelsea host Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge to start the proceedings for Gameweek 4. Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds will take on Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in what promises to be an engrossing match. Champions Liverpool travels to Villa Park on Sunday evening, while Jose Mourinho's Spurs takes on Manchester United at Old Trafford earlier in the day.
Click here to view the full fixtures for Gameweek 4.
FPL Team Suggested for Previous Gameweek
Here is the suggested team for Gameweek 3 and the points scored.
Goalkeepers: Alex McCarthy (SOU) and Mathew Ryan (BHA)
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (LIV), Eric Dier (TOT), Ruben Vinagre (WOL), Kyle Walker-Peters (SOU), and James Justin (LEI).
Midfielders: Mohamed Salah (LIV), Heung-Min Son (TOT), Riyad Mahrez (MCI), Marcus Rashford (MUN), and Steven Alzate (BHA).
Forwards: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (EVE), Timo Werner (CHE), and Keinan Davis (AVL)
Captain/Vice-Captain: Timo Werner/ Mohammed Salah
GW 3 Average score: 43
Points Scored(in GW): 51 (-4): 47
Money Remaining: £0.3 m
Factors to consider
1) Prioritise penalty takers?: This is something most FPL managers might already be considering. With more than 20 penalties given in the opening three Gameweeks of the season, the revised VAR rules are bringing in huge FPL points for attackers, especially penalty-takers.
Does that, however, mean that you go out and get yourself a team full of penalty takers? My answer would be no. I'm not going to transfer out a decent player from my FPL team just because he's not on penalty duty. Rather, when making a transfer that I needed to make, I should place penalty takers a bit higher up the pecking order.
Mohamed Salah (LIV) (MID) (£12.0 m) is the only penalty-taker I have in my team and Liverpool don't win that many penalties. While I did briefly consider switching to Bruno Fernandes (MID) (MUN) (£10.5 m) for Rashford, I've decided to take a more patient approach to this FPL penalty-takers' conundrum.
2) Son Heung-Min's replacement: With a very popular FPL option Son Heung-Min injured for a reasonable amount of time FPL managers must decide whether or not to replace him, and who to replace him with..
I'm going to remove him from my team with hopes of bringing him back after the international break by which time I hope he would recover.
The best options to consider as his replacement are Riyad Mahrez (MID) (MCI) (£8.5 m), Harvey Barnes (LEI) (MID) (£7.0 m), Wilfried Zaha (CRY) (MID) (£7.0 m) or maybe Marcus Rashford (MUN) (MID) (£10.5 m).
Transfers
I planned to bank my free transfer for this FPL Gameweek but Son's injury has forced me to look for a short-term replacement. While this transfer will free up funds, I should ensure that I don't use it elsewhere because I would need it to go back to Son come Gameweek 6 or 7.
#1 Harvey Barnes in for Son Heung-Min
Out: Heung-Min Son (TOT)(MID)(£9.0 m) - Son's price means that I can't afford to keep him on the bench. He has been really sharp since the start of the season, though, and I'll look to bring him back before Gameweek 6 if he's fit.
In: Harvey Barnes (LEI) (MID) (£7.0 m)- Leicester City's Harvey Barnes is an ideal short-term FPL replacement for Son. The winger has been the most prolific attacker for the Foxes and has been unlucky to get just two FPL attacking returns as well. His underlying stats suggest that he could be in for a great run of games.
Best FPL XI for Gameweek 4
Chips activated: None
Point Hits taken(if any): None: 1 Free Transfer
Captain/Vice-captain: Riyad Mahrez or Mohammed Salah/ Dominic Calvert-Lewin or Timo Werner.
While Mohamed Salah will be among the top FPL captaincy picks for Gameweek 4, I have my eye on Riyad Mahrez. The winger produced a 12-point FPL haul in Gameweek 3 and is set to start amid a slew of injuries to Man City attackers. Against an attacking Leeds side, Mahrez can rack up the points once more.
Goalkeeper:
Alex McCarthy (SOU)- £4.5 m | Opponent: WBA(H): Southampton looked solid at the back against Burnley. They look to be in contention to keep a clean sheet against the Baggies and McCarthy can get some FPL points.
Defenders:
Ruben Vinagre (WOL) - £4.4 m | Opponent: FUL(H): With uncertainty over whether Marcal will be fit in time, I'm going with Ruben Vinagre in my starting XI. The wing-back looked promising on the attacking front but didn't get too many FPL points after Wolves conceded four goals.
James Justin (LEI) - £4.5 m | Opponent: WHU(H): Leicester's full-backs have rewarded FPL managers handsomely. With not enough budget to get Castagne, I'm sticking with James Justin with hopes of a clean sheet and some attacking returns.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (LIV) - £7.5 m | Opponent: AVL(A): Alexander-Arnold had a great game against Arsenal and was back to his creative best. He registered an assist in that game, and his delivery will be key in breaking down Villa's defense and he should get some FPL points.
Kyle Walker-Peters (SOU) - £4.5 m | Opponent: WBA(H): Kyle Walker-Peters has done a good job both defensively and in attack. He could get a decent return for the FPL managers who have him in their team.
Midfielders:
Harvey Barnes (LEI) - £7.0 m | Opponent: WHU(H): Harvey Barnes has been in great form in the opening three FPL Gameweeks. He's ranked fifth among all players for goal threat, and against a West Ham side playing away from home, I feel that he can get a huge FPL haul.
Mohamed Salah (LIV) - £12.0 m | Opponent: AVL(A): Salah got an assist against Arsenal but was unlucky not to get more attacking returns. The fact that he's on penalties raises his FPL appeal more than that of Mane. A game against Aston Villa away from home does reduce his captaincy appeal.
Riyad Mahrez (MCI) - £8.5 m | Opponent: LEE(A): Riyad Mahrez should find plenty of space against the very-attacking Leeds side. With Pep Guardiola's men looking to bounce back after that Leicester defeat, Mahrez could pile up the FPL points this week.
Marcus Rashford (MUN) - £9.5 m | Opponent: TOT(H): Marcus Rashford got on the scoresheet against Brighton rewarding his FPL managers. While he isn't on penalties, his goal threat and creativity make him a great FPL option.
Forwards:
Timo Werner (CHE) - £9.5 m | Opponent: CRY(H): Werner scored his first goal for Chelsea during midweek and will be brimming with confidence. While Crystal Palace won't be that easy to break down, he will look to find the net and punish the FPL managers who sold him.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (EVE)- £7.0 m | Opponent: BHA(H): Calvert-Lewin has provided great FPL value since the start of the season. The Everton striker has five goals in three games and should add to that tally against Brighton.
Bench:
GK: Mathew Ryan (BHA) - £4.5 m | Opponent: EVE(A):
1st Sub: Steven Alzate (MID) (BHA)- £4.5 m | Opponent: EVE(A):
2nd Sub: Eric Dier (TOT) - £5.0m | Opponent: MUN(A):
3rd Sub: Keinan Davis (FWD) (AVL) - £4.5 | Opponent: SHU(H)
