FPL GW20 EXPERT Forward Replacements & Transfer Trends! 🧠 100 Experts Reveal Gameweek 18 Team Plans

FPL Mate

3 Jan 202518:34

Summary

TLDRIn this FPL Gameweek 20 video, Dan from FPL Mate provides expert advice for Fantasy Premier League managers. He discusses popular transfers in and out, including Chris Wood, Gordon, and Castagna, while also highlighting key players like Salah and Isak. The video covers captaincy choices, injury updates, and expert templates, with Salah continuing to dominate as the go-to captain. Dan also invites viewers to join his prediction league on the Sleeper app, offering a chance to win prizes by predicting match outcomes. Overall, the video offers valuable insights for gameweek preparation.

Takeaways

😀 Experts are generally making fewer transfers this week compared to other recent gameweeks, with most making just one transfer (54%).
😀 Chris Wood has become one of the most popular transfers in, with almost 700,000 transfers in, following his solid form and favorable fixtures.
😀 Mohamed Salah is the 100% captain pick for Gameweek 20, with no other player being considered by experts for the armband.
😀 The suspension of Kun Aguero (CA) has led to a massive transfer out, with almost all experts selling him this week.
😀 Bowen is injured for about a month, leading to widespread transfers out, with many experts opting for Gordon as a replacement.
😀 5% of experts are using their Wildcard for Gameweek 20, with some needing it due to injuries or poor form within their teams.
😀 Experts are not overwhelmingly interested in Trent Alexander-Arnold this week despite his rising ownership in the overall player base.
😀 Gordon is seeing significant interest from experts (around 18% ownership), making him a differential pick for Gameweek 20.
😀 There is a chance that the Liverpool vs Manchester United match could be postponed due to bad weather, making vice-captain choices like Palmer and Isak important.
😀 The expert template continues to be dominated by high ownership of Salah, Isak, and Palmer, while the fifth midfield slot remains fluid with various options like Enzo or Gordon.
😀 Experts are focused on making direct transfers this week, with little need for extensive reshuffling of teams or taking hits.

Q & A

Why is Dan apologizing at the start of the video?
-Dan apologizes for the late release of the video, explaining that he has been ill and that it caused delays in uploading his content.
What does Dan mean by '100 experts'?
-Dan refers to the input from 100 FPL experts who contributed their last-minute advice for Gameweek 20, helping shape the insights provided in the video.
What percentage of experts are making transfers this week?
-54% of the experts are making one transfer, 16% are making two transfers, and 25% are rolling their transfers into the next gameweek.
Why is there a higher percentage of experts not making transfers this week?
-The relatively low transfer activity is due to the fact that Gameweek 20 does not seem to present many urgent changes, especially compared to previous gameweeks with more significant issues or double gameweeks.
Why is Chris Wood seeing a lot of transfers in?
-Chris Wood is a popular transfer in because of his consistent performance (scoring every 2–3 games), his penalty-taking duties, and the good form of Nottingham Forest. At a reasonable price, he's seen as a safe, reliable forward.
Who are the most transferred-out players for Gameweek 20?
-The most transferred-out players include Matheus Cunha (due to suspension), Amad Diallo (due to poor form), Jarrod Bowen (injured for a month), and players like Timber, Bruno Fernandes, and Xia Pedro due to injuries and suspensions.
Why is Matheus Cunha being sold by most experts?
-Matheus Cunha is being sold due to his suspension for Gameweek 20 and the tough fixtures ahead for his team, Wolverhampton Wanderers.
What players are seeing significant interest from FPL experts this week?
-Chris Wood and Gordon are the standout players seeing significant interest, with Chris Wood being the most transferred in and Gordon seeing growing ownership due to his good form and upcoming fixtures.
What does Dan suggest about captaincy for Gameweek 20?
-Dan suggests captaining Mohamed Salah as he is the most reliable FPL asset at the moment, with 100% of experts captaining him. However, he advises setting a vice-captain in case the Liverpool vs. Manchester United match is postponed due to weather conditions.
How does the weather affect FPL decisions for Gameweek 20?
-The weather in the UK could cause the Liverpool vs. Manchester United game to be postponed, which could impact Salah’s captaincy for many players. Dan recommends setting a vice-captain just in case of such an event.
What is the expert template for Gameweek 20, and how has it changed?
-The expert template for Gameweek 20 includes familiar picks like Salah, Isak, and Alexander-Arnold, with a slight increase in the popularity of players like Chris Wood and Gordon. The template is solidifying with a strong core of premium players, but there is room for some flexibility, particularly with the fifth midfielder spot.