Form and fixtures collide for both Chelsea and Manchester United, while there are tricky fixtures on the way for Manchester City.
As a result, many managers will be looking to the wildcard to capitalise.
So, what is the optimal team by predicted points ahead of FPL Gameweek 24?
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GK: Robert Sanchez (Chelsea)
- GW24 opponent: West Ham (H)
- Predicted points: 4.4
Chelsea have kept nine clean sheets this season, with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez ranking among the top five assets in this position. He is a key pick for managers playing a wildcard this week, with the Blues facing four of the current Premier league bottom five in the next four gameweeks: West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leeds United and Burnley.
DEF: Gabriel (Arsenal)
- GW24 opponent: Leeds (A)
- Predicted points: 5.5
Gabriel is the highest scoring-defender in the game, scoring 24 points in the last four gameweeks alone. Arsenal have kept a leading 11 clean sheets this season, with Gabriel also amassing five goal involvements. The Gunners were the 5-0 victors when they faced Leeds United last back in Gameweek 2.
DEF: Omar Alderete & Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland)
- GW24 opponent: Burnley (H)
- Predicted points: 5.3
Sunderland have kept an impressive seven clean sheets this season, with defenders Nordi Mukiele and Omar Alderete central to that. Four of those shut-outs have come at home, with the visit of Burnley another promising opportunity. Mukiele has assists in consecutive games, taking him to five goal involvements for the season.
MID: Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)
- GW24 opponent: Fulham (H)
- Predicted points: 6.5
Bruno Fernandes has been in sensational form since returning from injury, picking up three assists in three appearances. He’s a key player to invest in going forward given his routes to points, with set piece responsibility, goal threat and his ability to score defensive contribution points. Only Erling Haaland has scored more bonus points this season.
MID: Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea)
- GW24 opponent: West Ham (H)
- Predicted points: 5.8
With Chelsea’s current form and fixtures, having attacking coverage feels like a must. They’ve scored five goals in their last two games alone, with midfielder Enzo Fernandez banking a goal and an assist. He plays high when Cole Palmer is out of the team, with penalties becoming an additional route to points.
MID. Bryan Mbeumo (Man Utd)
- GW24 opponent: Fulham (H)
- Predicted points: 5.8
Bryan Mbeumo has scored in consecutive games since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, with interim manager Michael Carrick trusting him to play as the central striker. That gives him so much potential as a fantasy asset for the upcoming gameweeks, with three big chances on goal in his last two games.
MID: Matheus Cunha (Man Utd)
- GW24 opponent: Fulham (H)
- Predicted points: 5.3
With news breaking that Patrick Dorgu is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury, we see Matheus Cunha complete a triple up on Manchester United midfielders in this wildcard squad. He will have a point to prove after two games as a substitute, where he has produced a goal and an assist in 40 minutes.
MID: Declan Rice (Arsenal)
- GW24 opponent: Leeds (A)
- Predicted points: 5.3
Arsenal have seen a dip in their form in recent games. But with games against Leeds, Sunderland and Brentford in the next four gameweeks, expect them to bounce back. Rice has been their top performing fantasy asset this season, with four goals and seven assists, plus scoring defensive contribution bonus on eight occasions.
FWD: Erling Haaland (Man City)
- GW24 opponent: Tottenham (A)
- Predicted points: 6.6
Erling Haaland retains his place as the top AI option and the best captain pick ahead of the trip to Tottenham Hotspur, despite scoring just one league goal in his last six games. He has now seen a recent rest given the return of Omar Marmoush, with hopes that fatigue alleviating could lead to some improved performances. Haaland ranks second for shots in the last four gameweeks.
FWD: Igor Thiago (Brentford)
- GW24 opponent: Aston Villa (A)
- Predicted points: 5.0
Igor Thiago had been a consistent pick in FPL this season, scoring 16 goals to become the second highest scoring forward in the game. It’s mixed fixtures for Brentford with Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Arsenal in their next four, but he has the form, scoring five goals in the last four gameweeks.
