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FPL managers will be excited heading into the fourth successive Double Gameweek in Gameweek 27.
Gameweek 26 was a mixed bag for FPL managers. Those who invested in Leicester City and Manchester United were left disappointed. The most popular FPL captain, Bruno Fernandes, blanked in two goalless draws, picking up 6 points in total. Mohamed Salah and Dominic Calvert-Lewin also did the same.
In fact, it was the differential FPL picks such as Riyad Mahrez, Gareth Bale and Gabriel Jesus who shone, along with members of the Everton and Chelsea defenses.
I had a decent Double Gameweek 26, despite having played my Triple Captain chip on Salah, with the Spurs double-up in Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son shining along with Luke Shaw.
After a couple of popular assets like Harvey Barnes and James Maddison picked up injuries, FPL managers are looking for some short-term replacements for them. They also have the upcoming Blank Gameweek 29 to think about, and players like Raphinha, Son, and Jesse Lingard should prove to be popular over the next couple of Gameweeks.
Whatever changes they decide to make, FPL managers should do so before the Gameweek 27 deadline on Saturday morning UK time.
Gameweek 27 Deadline: Saturday, 6th March at 11:00 AM (GMT) and 04:30 PM (Indian Standard Time)
Also Read: FPL 2020-21: Best Fantasy Team for Gameweek 26
FPL Gameweek 27 Fixtures
Gameweek 27 will kick off with a meeting between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor. Leicester City will travel to the Amex Stadium later in the day.
Liverpool will take on Fulham at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, with the Manchester Derby at the Etihad set to take place later in the day. Meanwhile, Chelsea will face Everton on Monday evening.
The Gameweek will conclude with a Wednesday evening meeting between Manchester City and Southampton.
Click here to view the full fixtures for FPL Gameweek 27.
FPL Team suggested for the previous Gameweek
Here is the suggested team for Gameweek 26 and the points scored.
Goalkeepers: Alex McCarthy (SOU) and Robert Sanchez (BHA)
Defenders: Caglar Soyuncu (LEI), Luke Shaw (MUN), John Stones (MCI), Pascal Struijk (LEE), and Matt Targett (AVL)
Midfielders: Jesse Lingard (WHU), Son Heung-Min (TOT), Bruno Fernandes (MUN), Mohamed Salah (LIV), and Ilkay Gundogan (MCI)
Forwards: Ollie Watkins (AVL), Patrick Bamford (LEE), Harry Kane (TOT)
Captain/Vice-Captain (Triple Captain): Mohamed Salah/ Bruno Fernandes
GW 26 Average score: 75
Points Scored (in GW): 90 (-8): 82
Overall Rank: 526,999
Free Transfers available: 1
Money Remaining: £0.0 m
Transfers
#1 Kevin De Bruyne in for Mohamed Salah
This is more of a differential FPL move to make the best possible use of Manchester City's promising fixtures over the next couple of Gameweeks.
Kevin De Bruyne seems to have picked up where he left off before his injury, producing two stunning displays in Double Gameweek 26.
He could shine once more in Gameweek 27 when Manchester City take on Manchester United and Southampton in two crunch fixtures. Their future against Fulham in Gameweek 28 is another good fixture before Blank Gameweek 29.
I am likely to switch back to Salah ahead of Gameweek 30 to have some cover from the Liverpool attack like I've done all season.
Best FPL XI for Gameweek 27
Chips activated: None
Point Hits taken (if any): - 4
Captain/vice-captain: Ilkay Gundogan (or) Kevin De Bruyne (or) Harry Kane/ Son Heung-Min
Kevin De Bruyne seems to be the standout FPL captaincy option this Gameweek, although Ilkay Gundogan is another decent shout. Harry Kane is another good single-fixture FPL captaincy choice.
Goalkeeper:
Robert Sanchez (BHA) (£4.4 m) | Opponent: WBA (A): Brighton were unlucky to concede early against West Brom. They're likely to face more shots on goal against Leicester City, and that gives Robert Sanchez a good opportunity to get some bonus FPL points.
Defenders:
Matt Targett (AVL) - £4.8 m | Opponent: WOL (H): Aston Villa will look to keep a shutout after that narrow 1-0 loss to Sheffield United. Matt Targett was unlucky not to come away with an assist in that game, and he'll look to reward his rising FPL ownership in this game.
Luke Shaw (MUN) - £5.0 m | Opponent: MCI (A): Luke Shaw was exceptionally unlucky not to get some attacking returns in Gameweek 26. Manchester United have been good against the big teams defensively, and Shaw can earn FPL points on all fronts in this game.
John Stones (MCI)- £5.1 m | Opponent: MUN (H), SOU (H): John Stones should feature in both games this week after being benched against Wolves. He can add to his FPL tally on both the defensive and attacking front.
Midfielders:
Son Heung-Min (TOT) - £9.5 m | Opponent: CRY (H): Son and Kane's FPL potential has been revived by Gareth Bale. Son should get some FPL returns in this fixture against Crystal Palace.
Bruno Fernandes (MUN) - £11.0 m | Opponent: MCI (A): Bruno Fernandes has not blanked in three consecutive games this season, and he's very likely to get some FPL returns in a crunch game for his side.
Jesse Lingard (WHU) - £5.9 m | Opponent: LEE (H): Jesse Lingard has made a huge impact on the Hammers' attack. He'll look to add to his five attacking returns against an out-of-form Leeds United side.
Kevin De Bruyne (LIV) - £11.8 m | Opponent: MUN (H), SOU (H): Kevin De Bruyne has been phenomenal on his return and was unlucky not to get more than the 10 FPL points in Gameweek 26. Games against Manchester United and Southampton provide him with an ideal opportunity to add to his goals and assists tally.
Ilkay Gundogan (MCI) - £5.9 m | Opponent: MUN (H), SOU (H): Ilkay Gundogan was benched for the second time in seventeen games and is well-rested for Manchester City's upcoming FPL fixtures.
Forwards:
Ollie Watkins (AVL) (FWD) - £6.2 m | Opponent: WOL (H): Ollie Watkins was unlucky not to record a bigger haul in Gameweek 26. The Aston Villa frontman will look to break his goal drought against Wolves and get some FPL points for his owners.
Harry Kane (TOT) - £11.1 m | Opponent: CRY (H): Kane will look to find the back of the net once more against the Eagles. Spurs have looked very threatening since Bale started games, and they should get some goals in this match.
Bench:
GK: Alex McCarthy (SOU) (£4.5 m) | Opponent: SHU(H), MCI (A)
1st Sub: Patrick Bamford (LEE) (FWD) - £6.8 m | Opponent: WHU (A)
2nd Sub: Caglar Soyuncu (LEI) - £5.3 m | Opponent: BHA (A):
3rd Sub: Pascal Struijk (LEE) (DEF) - £4.0 m | Opponent: WHU (A)
