Last updated on December 31st, 2021
By Matthew Petersen @Matt_Petersen13
Gameweek 20 saw Leicester upset 2nd placed Liverpool 1-0 with an impressive defensive showing, in a game that also saw FPL points leader Mo Salah (£13.0m) miss a penalty. Man City extended their lead at the top of the table to eight points with a 1-0 victory over Brentford while Chelsea had to settle for a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Brighton. Man United scored three goals for the first time under Ralf Rangnick to beat Burnley 3-1 at Old Trafford On the FPL front, GW20 had an average of 37 points as managers had to deal with further Covid postponements. From last week’s picks, only one player returned points so I am hoping for a better showing this week.
Gameweek 20 top 3 performers:
1. Kasper Schmeichel – 15 points (90 minutes, clean sheet, penalty save, four saves, 3BPS)
=2. Odsonne Eduoard – 14 points (90 minutes, one goal, two assists, 3BPS)
=2. Jarrod Bowen – 14 points (90 minutes, three assists, 3BPS)
Let’s take a look at the best picks for this week, reviewing their GW20 performance and previewing their GW21 points potential based on recent form and favourable fixtures.
1. Harry Kane – £12.2m (FOR); 8.7% ownership
GW20 review – 6 points (90 minutes, one goal)
GW21 preview – Watford (A)
Games played: 16
Goals: 4
Assists: 1
2. Jarrod Bowen – £6.6m (MID); 10.7% ownership
GW20 review – performance noted under top 3 performers
GW21 preview – Crystal Palace (A)
Games played: 20
Goals: 3
Assists: 11
3. Aymeric Laporte – £5.6m (DEF); 4.9% ownership
GW20 review – 6 points (90 minutes, clean sheet)
GW21 preview – Arsenal (A)
Games played: 16
Clean sheets: 10
Goals: 2
Assists: 1
4. Ollie Watkins – £7.8m (FOR); 18.0% ownership
GW20 review – N/A (GW20 fixture postponed)
GW21 preview – Brentford (A)
Games played: 16
Goals: 5
Assists: 2
5. Emiliano Martinez – £5.5m (GK); 13.0% ownership
GW20 review – N/A (GW20 fixture postponed)
GW21 preview – Brentford (A)
Games played: 17
Clean sheets: 5
6. Raphinha – £6.5m (MID); 15.0% ownership
GW20 review – N/A (GW20 fixture postponed)
GW21 preview – Burnley (H)
Games played: 16
Goals: 8
Assists: 1
*Prices and ownership statistics are correct as of 31 December 2021*
To see the picks from last week, click the link below:
