FPL GW33 TEAM SELECTION 🔒 I FREE HIT TEAM I Fantasy Premier League 25/26

Summary

In this video, the FPL manager breaks down their Gameweek 33 strategy, focusing on maximizing points through a free hit team. They analyze fixture schedules, chip usage, and player selection, highlighting double-gameweek teams like Leeds and Bournemouth while avoiding Chelsea. Key picks include Marc Guéhi, Semenyo, Tavernier, Cole Palmer, João Pedro, and Danny Welbeck, with potential adjustments based on fitness updates. The manager explains the reasoning behind their formation and differentiates their approach from wildcard users, aiming for strategic gains and green arrows. Viewers are encouraged to share their chip strategies and thoughts on the free hit setup.

Takeaways

• 😀 Gameweek 33 is the biggest double gameweek of the season, making it ideal for chip strategies like Free Hit or Bench Boost.
• 😀 The presenter's personal plan: Free Hit in GW33, one transfer in GW34, and a wildcard in GW35 for maximum flexibility.
• 😀 Teams that double in GW33 will blank in GW34, so careful planning is needed to navigate consecutive gameweeks.
• 😀 The Free Hit team focuses on double gameweek players, avoiding single gameweek options and heavily-owned wildcard picks.
• 😀 Goalkeepers and defenders chosen: Darlow and Struijk (Leeds), Hill and Senesi (Bournemouth), plus Marc Guéhi (Chelsea) as a differential.
• 😀 Midfielders selected: Semenyo (high minutes), Tavernier (Bournemouth), and Cole Palmer (Chelsea), with Cherki as an alternative option.
• 😀 Forwards selected: João Pedro (Chelsea), Erling Haaland (Man City), and Danny Welbeck (Brighton) as a differential third forward.
• 😀 Formation default is 4-3-3, with a possible adjustment to 3-4-3 if Guéhi is replaced by Cherki.
• 😀 Player availability and injuries, like Nico O’Reilly or Eberechi Eze, may affect last-minute Free Hit decisions.
• 😀 Strategy emphasizes differentials to gain an edge over other managers who used wildcard in GW32, focusing on fixture analysis and rotation risks.

Q & A

What chip strategy is the manager using for Gameweeks 33 to 35?

The manager is using a Free Hit in Gameweek 33, planning to use one free transfer in Gameweek 34, and then activating a Wildcard in Gameweek 35.

Why is the Free Hit chip being used in Gameweek 33?

Because Gameweek 33 is the biggest double gameweek remaining, and the manager’s current squad is not suited for a Bench Boost, making Free Hit the best option to maximize double fixtures.

Why is the Bench Boost chip not being used in Gameweek 33?

The manager’s squad is not structured with enough strong bench players or double gameweek players to justify using Bench Boost effectively.

Why does the manager avoid selecting Brighton defenders?

Although Brighton may get results, the manager expects them to concede in both matches, reducing their defensive value.

What is the reasoning behind selecting double Leeds defenders?

The manager believes Leeds have a favorable fixture against Wolves and potential for returns, with additional upside if opponents rotate or perform poorly.

Why is Marc Guéhi included in the defense?

Guéhi is seen as a differential pick with potential for a clean sheet against Burnley and some attacking threat, especially if other managers stick with uncertain Man City defenders.

Which midfielders are considered essential in this Free Hit team?

Semenyo, Tavernier, and Cole Palmer are considered key picks due to their strong minutes, consistent performances, and attacking potential.

Why is Cole Palmer still selected despite concerns about Chelsea?

Because he is on penalties, has guaranteed minutes, and faces a weakened Manchester United defense, giving him strong potential for returns.

Why is Erling Haaland considered a must-have?

Haaland is a high-risk player to go without due to his explosive potential, especially in a favorable fixture like Burnley, even if he plays limited minutes.

What makes João Pedro a strong forward option?

He is expected to play most minutes due to lack of competition and faces a weakened Manchester United defense, increasing his chances of attacking returns.

Why is Danny Welbeck preferred over Dominic Calvert-Lewin?

Welbeck is known to perform in big games and faces weaker defenses in Spurs and Chelsea, whereas Calvert-Lewin has struggled for goals despite decent fixtures.

What role do differentials play in this Free Hit strategy?

Differentials like Welbeck and Guéhi are used to gain rank advantage against managers who are likely to follow more template picks, especially those who wildcarded earlier.

What factors could cause changes to the final team selection?

Injury updates, especially regarding players like Eze or O’Reilly, and confirmed lineup news closer to the deadline could lead to adjustments.

Why is it important to avoid single gameweek players in this strategy?

Because double gameweek players have twice the opportunity to score points, making them far more valuable during a Free Hit.

How does the manager plan to handle Gameweek 34 after using the Free Hit?

The manager already has a team prepared for Gameweek 34 and will use a free transfer to ensure a playable squad despite teams blanking.