🔮 GW21 Complete Guide 🔮
⭐️ Breaking Down Every Game ⭐️ Rating FPL Prospects ⭐️ Predicting Results
⚒️ West Ham vs Nottingham Forest 🌳
West Ham:
- Were very poor in possession without Paqueta
- Looked vulnerable to counters against Wolves
- Can be dangerous in transition
Nottingham Forest:
- Defend in a 4-4-2 or a 4-5-1 (see image)
- Jesus couldn't hold the ball up against Villa's CBs
- Clearly missed Hudson-Odoi against Villa
Analysis ✍️
Although they were quiet against Villa, I expect Forest to cause West Ham's defence a lot of issues - Jesus should have more success holding the ball up against West Ham's CBs.
I don't see West Ham getting a result if Paqueta is out for this game.
🔮 Prediction: Forest win!
FPL Ratings
- WHU Defence 🟠 - Highly doubt they keep a CS
- WHU Attack 🟠 - I think they'll get chances (Forest haven't been solid)
- NFO Defence 🟢 - Decent chance of a CS + DEFCON
- NFO Attack 🟢 - West Ham look really open
🎯 Differential Pick: Gibbs-White (2.9%) - Scored a great goal against Villa and looks sharp!
🍒 Bournemouth vs Spurs ⚪️
Bournemouth:
- They pressed Spurs off the park in the away fixture
- Look extremely open whenever they drop deep
- Attack is always dangerous
Spurs:
- Wasted a lot of counter-attacking opportunities against Sunderland
- Look vulnerable when they sit off in their 4-4-2 (see image)
- Often very direct in possession
Analysis ✍️
Spurs' physical, direct style can definitely counter Bournemouth's approach. I expect both sides to get good moments in transition. Spurs wasted theirs against Sunderland, whilst Bournemouth looked dangerous against Arsenal.
🔮 Prediction: Bournemouth win!
FPL Ratings
- BOU Defence 🟠 - Low chance of a CS, but good DEFCON opportunity
- BOU Attack 🟢 - This game could be cagey, but I expect BOU to get chances in transition
- TOT Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity
- TOT Attack 🟢 - Bournemouth are very open
🎯 Differential Pick: Kroupi (3.8%) - Scored a worldie against Arsenal, and should get chances if he starts!
🐝 Brentford vs Sunderland 🐈⬛
Brentford:
- Very direct on the ball
- Dangerous in transition (especially when Damsgaard plays)
- Defence can be open + error-prone at times
Sunderland:
- Will probably play a 4-4-2 (see image), but could move back to a 5-4-1
- Very good at playing through a press + pressing high
- Can lack ruthlessness in the final third
Analysis ✍️
I expect Sunderland to slow the game down and keep Brentford relatively quiet. Brentford have the stronger attack, but Sunderland have the better defence.
🔮 Prediction: Draw!
FPL Ratings
- BRE Defence 🟠 - Decent chance of a CS + DEFCON
- BRE Attack 🟠 - Not the easiest defence to face, but they should still get opportunities
- SUN Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity, with a small chance of a CS
- SUN Attack 🟠 - Not the most potent attack, but Brentford can give you space
🎯 Differential Pick: Schade (2.3%) - Always dangerous + looked sharp against Everton!
🦅 Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa 🥷
Crystal Palace:
- Will set up in a solid 5-2-3/5-4-1 (see image)
- Vulnerable from set-pieces
- Brennan Johnson's pace massively improves their attack (he's similar to Sarr)
Aston Villa:
- Happy to sit off in their 4-4-2
- Dangerous in transition
- Watkins is in great form (4 goals in the last 3)
Analysis ✍️
I expect Palace to keep Villa relatively quiet and hit them in transition - Villa's high line could help Palace create dangerous chances in behind. Villa's attack are in great form, so they could also pounce if the game opens up.
🔮 Prediction: Palace win!
FPL Ratings
- CRY Defence 🟠 - Decent chance of a CS + DEFCON
- CRY Attack 🟢 - This type of game suits their attack (space in behind)
- AVL Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity, with a small chance of a CS
- AVL Attack 🟠 - Palace are tough to break down
🎯 Differential Pick: Johnson (2.5%) - Big threat in behind; this game suits him!
🍬 Everton vs Wolves 🐺
Everton:
- Played a 4-4-2, but may move to a 4-5-1 (Moyes had 3 midfielders on the pitch in the second half against Brentford)
- Can be open in transition
- Direct on the ball
Wolves:
- Like to sit deep in a 5-3-2 (see image)
- Mane and Hwang look very dangerous in transition
- Hwang and Gomes are doubts
Analysis ✍️
Neither side will be easy to break down. I expect Everton to have more of the ball, and think Wolves could be dangerous in transition. However, Wolves were fairly easy to attack against West Ham - the Hammers were just really poor.
🔮 Prediction: Draw!
FPL Ratings
- EVE Defence 🟢 - Pretty good chance of a CS + DEFCON
- EVE Attack 🟠 - Wolves aren't easy to break down, but I still expect them to get good chances
- WOL Defence 🟠 - Decent CS + DEFCON opportunity
- WOL Attack 🟠 - Everton are fairly solid
🎯 Differential Pick: Grealish (9.7%) - Looked good against Brentford, and picked up 2 assists!
⚪️ Fulham vs Chelsea 🔵
Fulham:
- Played a 5-4-1 against Liverpool (see image)
- Not at their sharpest in attack (missing Chukwueze and Iwobi)
- Look quite vulnerable when games open up
Chelsea:
- Palmer was poor against City
- Looked better with a 4-3-3 (second half against City)
- Defence can always be wobbly
Analysis ✍️
I expect Fulham to stick with a back 5 and make life difficult for Chelsea. They're definitely good enough to soak up pressure and win the game, but they looked quite vulnerable when Liverpool had space.
Given Chelsea's managerial situation, it's hard to predict exactly how they'll set up.
🔮 Prediction: Fulham win!
FPL Ratings
- FUL Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity + a small chance of a CS
- FUL Attack 🟢 - Chelsea could be open in transition
- CHE Defence 🟠 - Decent DEFCON opportunity
- CHE Attack 🟠 - Fulham will likely open up and concede chances as the game goes on
🎯 Differential Pick: Raul (2.0%) - Very hard for defenders to stop, and has 2 goals + 1 assist in the last 4!
🔵 Manchester City vs Brighton 🕊️
Manchester City:
- Could be without Dias and Gvardiol
- Look vulnerable in transition
- Haven't been as clinical in the final third recently
Brighton:
- Could play a 5-2-3 (see image)
- Look open to long balls/counters
- Dangerous in transition
Analysis ✍️
I expect both attacks to get a lot of joy. Brighton look open to long balls in behind their defence, whilst City look vulnerable to counter-attacks and could be without both of their starting CBs.
🔮 Prediction: City win, but it's a goal-fest!
FPL Ratings
- MCI Defence 🔴 - A CS is unlikely
- MCI Attack 🟢 - Could get a lot of space in behind
- BHA Defence 🟠 - Decent DEFCON opportunity, but a CS is unlikely
- BHA Attack 🟢 - Expect them to create a lot of good chances
🎯 Differential Pick: Rutter (0.5%) - Scored against Burnley, and should get opportunities in transition!
🍷 Burnley vs Manchester United 👹
Burnley:
- Will sit in a deep 5-4-1 (see image)
- Very error-prone
- Lack threat in transition
Manchester United:
- With Amorim's departure, it's hard to know how they'll set up
- When everyone is fit, their 4-2-3-1 is very dangerous
- Can struggle to break deep blocks down
Analysis ✍️
If Bruno and Mount are out, I expect United to struggle to break Burnley down. However, if they're both fit, I expect United to overrun Parker's side and score a few goals.
🔮 Prediction: United win!
FPL Ratings
- BUR Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity, with a small chance of a CS
- BUR Attack 🟠 - Could get a few chances in transition
- MUN Defence 🟢 - Good CS opportunity
- MUN Attack 🟠 - Would be green if Bruno and Mount were nailed to start
🎯 Differential Pick: Sesko (3.3%) - If United create chances, he's got a good chance of finishing them!
⚫️ Newcastle vs Leeds ⚪️
Newcastle:
- Play a 4-3-3 but defend in more of a 5-4-1
- Can struggle to break teams down
- Dangerous in transition
Leeds:
- Will probably set up in a 5-4-1 (see image)
- Dangerous in transition
- Can be vulnerable when games open up
Analysis ✍️
I expect both sides to keep each other relatively quiet in the final third. If Newcastle completely dominate the ball, I expect Leeds to create good opportunities in transition.
🔮 Prediction: Tight Newcastle win!
FPL Ratings
- NEW Defence 🟢 - Good DEFCON opportunity, with a decent chance of a CS
- NEW Attack 🟠 - Don't expect Leeds to concede many chances
- LEE Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity, with a small chance of a CS
- LEE Attack 🟠 - Think they should get a few decent opportunities on the counter
🎯 Differential Pick: Thiaw (4.6%) - Good chance of a CS, and has already scored 3 goals this season!
🔫 Arsenal vs Liverpool 🔴
Arsenal:
- Press high and use a 4-4-2 without the ball (see image)
- Hard to break down
- Dangerous in transition + from set-pieces
Liverpool:
- Massively lack attacking threat
- Sit very deep without the ball
- Vulnerable from set-pieces
Analysis ✍️
I think Arsenal will have too much for Liverpool - I won't be surprised if Liverpool sit deep for most of the game. Arsenal can struggle to break teams down, but I still expect them to create good chances.
🔮 Prediction: Arsenal win!
FPL Ratings
- ARS Defence 🟢 - Good DEFCON opportunity, with a decent chance of a CS
- ARS Attack 🟢 - Should create good chances
- LIV Defence 🟠 - Low chance of a CS, but a decent DEFCON opportunity
- LIV Attack 🟠 - Don't expect them to get too many chances, but they can always score a goal or two
🎯 Differential Pick: Odegaard (4.6%) - Looks nailed and has picked up 1 goal and 2 assists in the last 3 games!