🔮 GW24 Complete Guide 🔮
⭐️ Breaking Down Every Game ⭐️ Rating FPL Prospects ⭐️ Predicting Results
🕊️ Brighton vs Everton 🍬
Brighton:
- Vulnerable to long balls over the top
- Like to press high (see image)
- Dangerous in transition
Everton:
- Looked less creative in possession without Grealish
- Moved to a back 3 in the second half against Leeds
- Barry has scored 4 goals in 5 games
Analysis ✍️
I expect Brighton to dominate the ball, and think Moyes will aim to play on the counter – he might even stick with a back 3/5. Everton lacked penetration against Leeds, but Brighton should give them a bit more space.
🔮 Prediction: Draw!
FPL Ratings 📊
- BHA Defence 🟠 – Small chance of a CS + decent DEFCON opportunity
- BHA Attack 🟠 – Everton are tough to break down
- EVE Defence 🟢 – Good CS + DEFCON opportunity
- EVE Attack 🟠 – Should get chances in transition
🎯 Differential Pick: Barry (1.0%) – He's in great form, and Brighton struggle against runners in behind!
⚪️ Leeds vs Arsenal 🔴
Leeds:
- Will defend in a 5-4-1 (see image)
- Can lack ruthlessness in the final third
- Always have an outlet with Calvert-Lewin at CF
Arsenal:
- Have struggled to break teams down
- Their defence can be bypassed with long balls to physical CFs
- Always dangerous when games open up
Analysis ✍️
Leeds' 5-4-1 can definitely frustrate Arsenal, and Calvert-Lewin can cause problems in transition.
However, Leeds aren't always clinical, and Arsenal can punish them if they open up too much.
🔮 Prediction: Draw!
FPL Ratings 📊
- LEE Defence 🟠 – Good DEFCON opportunity, with a tiny chance of a CS
- LEE Attack 🟠 – Tough fixture, but they'll get some space in transition
- ARS Defence 🟢 – Good CS opportunity
- ARS Attack 🟠 – Leeds can be tough to break down
🎯 Differential Pick: Aaronson (0.8%) – He's playing really well, and is heavily involved every time Leeds attack!
🐺 Wolves vs Bournemouth 🍒
Wolves:
- Will set up in a 5-3-2 (see image)
- Can be vulnerable when they open up
- Lots of pace in transition
Bournemouth:
- Will press high and try to create chaos
- Vulnerable in transition
- Attack is pretty strong, even without Semenyo
Analysis ✍️
Wolves' 5-3-2 can soak up Bournemouth's attacking pressure and create dangerous moments in transition. However, Bournemouth's aggressive approach could also create a chaotic game, which would leave both defences vulnerable.
🔮 Prediction: Draw!
FPL Ratings 📊
- WOL Defence 🟠 – Good DEFCON opportunity, not expecting a CS
- WOL Attack 🟢 – Expecting chances in transition
- BOU Defence 🟠 – Good DEFCON opportunity, not expecting a CS
- BOU Attack 🟢 – Expecting the game to open up for periods
🎯 Differential Pick: Evanilson (2.8%) – Has scored 3 goals in the last 4 games and was really sharp against Liverpool!
🔵 Chelsea vs West Ham ⚒️
Chelsea:
- Have been using a double pivot in midfield, which makes them quite solid
- Not expecting a Palmer start
- Haven't seen Rosenior properly challenged by a low block yet
West Ham:
- Will set up in a 4-4-2 (see image), with a physical front 2
- Drop very deep without the ball
- Vulnerable from set-pieces
Analysis ✍️
I think West Ham's 4-4-2 could limit Chelsea's chances, and expect the Hammers to create good chances in transition. However, if this game opens up, West Ham may struggle to keep Chelsea's attack quiet.
🔮 Prediction: Draw!
FPL Ratings 📊
- CHE Defence 🟠 – Decent CS opportunity, although I'm not expecting one
- CHE Attack 🟢 – West Ham always concede chances
- WHU Defence 🟠 – Good DEFCON opportunity, but I'm not expecting a CS
- WHU Attack 🟢 – I think they'll get good chances in transition
🎯 Differential Pick: Bowen (8.3%) – Looked good against Sunderland, and is on pens!
🔴 Liverpool vs Newcastle ⚫️
Liverpool:
- Struggle to break teams down
- Sit deep without the ball, but still get played through
- Their attack is always dangerous
Newcastle:
- Can struggle to create chances/break teams down
- Sit in a 5-4-1 without the ball (see image)
- Can be caught in transition
Analysis ✍️
Liverpool are struggling to create chances. Newcastle's 5-4-1 could keep them quiet and create good chances in transition.
The Magpies haven't always been clinical this season and can be caught on the counter, so this game could open up at times.
🔮 Prediction: Draw!
FPL Ratings 📊
- LIV Defence 🟠 – Small chance of a CS, decent DEFCON opportunity
- LIV Attack 🟠 – Expecting Newcastle to sit in a 5-4-1 for long periods
- NEW Defence 🟠 – Decent CS + DEFCON opportunity
- NEW Attack 🟠 – Should get some decent chances in transition
🎯 Differential Pick: Wissa (0.9%) – He's always dangerous in transition, and Liverpool will leave space in behind!
🥷 Aston Villa vs Brentford 🐝
Aston Villa:
- Happy to sit in a 4-4-2 and defend (see image)
- Very dangerous in transition
- Play a high line
Brentford:
- Damsgaard's injury could limit their chance creation
- Always dangerous in transition
- Not always solid defensively, but their 4-4-2 can be tough to break down
Analysis ✍️
I expect Villa to dominate the ball and eventually find gaps in Brentford's shape. Brentford can definitely sting Emery's side on the counter, but Damsgaard's absence could weaken their attack.
🔮 Prediction: Villa win!
FPL Ratings 📊
- AVL Defence 🟠 – Small chance of a CS, decent DEFCON opportunity
- AVL Attack 🟠 – Think Brentford will be tough to break down, but the game could open up
- BRE Defence 🟠 – Low chance of a CS but a decent DEFCON opportunity
- BRE Attack 🟠 – Should get some good moments in transition
🎯 Differential Pick: Buendia (0.4%) – Scored a lovely goal against Newcastle and could be key to breaking Brentford down!
👹 Manchester United vs Fulham ⚪️
Manchester United:
- Will most likely set up in a 4-2-3-1
- Very dangerous in transition
- May also be vulnerable in transition
Fulham:
- Usually defend in a 4-4-2 (see image), but could switch to a back 5
- Have been fairly open recently
- Always a threat in transition
Analysis ✍️
I expect Fulham to sit deep for long periods, but I think United will find a way to create chances. I'm also expecting the game to open up and become quite back and forth, which should lead to chances for both sides.
🔮 Prediction: United win!
FPL Ratings 📊
- MUN Defence 🟠 – Good DEFCON opportunity
- MUN Attack 🟢 – Think the game will open up
- FUL Defence 🟠 – Very good DEFCON opportunity, low chance of a CS
- FUL Attack 🟢 – Expecting them to get space on the counter
🎯 Differential Pick: Cunha (7.7%) – Has looked sharp and should start!
🌳 Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace 🦅
Nottingham Forest:
- Will defend in a 4-4-2 (see image)
- Sometimes lack a focal point to build attacks around
- Have kept 2 clean sheets in a row
Crystal Palace:
- Will set up in a 3-4-3/5-4-1
- Defence looks shaky without Guehi
- Always dangerous in transition, especially if Mateta's around
Analysis ✍️
Both sides play direct football, so I'm guessing we'll see a tight game. Palace have looked wobbly without Guehi, and Forest are a very tough team to beat at home.
🔮 Prediction: Forest win!
FPL Ratings 📊
- NFO Defence 🟢 – Good CS + DEFCON opportunity
- NFO Attack 🟠 – Palace's 5-4-1 is still tough to break down
- CRY Defence 🟠 – Small chance of a CS
- CRY Attack 🟠 – They're always capable of causing chaos
🎯 Differential Pick: Igor Jesus (1.0%) – Could create chaos in Palace's vulnerable backline!
⚪️ Spurs vs Manchester City 🔵
Spurs:
- Usually defend in a 4-4-2 (see image), but they could use a back 5
- Dangerous in transition + from set-pieces
- Very poor in possession
Manchester City:
- Play a very high line
- Will most likely dominate the ball
- Have struggled to break teams down recently
Analysis ✍️
I'm expecting Spurs to sit deep and keep City quiet for long periods – I think there's a good chance we see a back 5 from Spurs. Spurs aren't the most dangerous side in transition, but City's high line can be vulnerable.
Although Spurs will defend deep, they do get played through fairly often.
🔮 Prediction: City win!
FPL Ratings 📊
- TOT Defence 🟠 – Decent CS + DEFCON opportunity
- TOT Attack 🟠 – City's high line can be exposed
- MCI Defence 🟠 – Small chance of a CS
- MCI Attack 🟠 – I'm expecting a low block from Spurs
🎯 Differential Pick: Solanke (1.0%) – If Spurs score, I think he'll be involved!
🐈⬛ Sunderland vs Burnley 🍷
Sunderland:
- Will most likely defend in a 4-4-2
- Can struggle to break teams down
- Dangerous from set-pieces
Burnley:
- Will use a 3-4-3/5-4-1 (see image)
- Lack end product in the final third
- Can be error-prone and give cheap goals away
Analysis ✍️
I think we'll see Burnley sit deep for most of the game and make life quite difficult for Sunderland. Burnley often give cheap goals away and Sunderland are always dangerous, but Parker's side have looked promising in transition recently.
🔮 Prediction: Burnley win!
FPL Ratings 📊
- SUN Defence 🟢 – Good CS + DEFCON opportunity
- SUN Attack 🟠 – Burnley always give you a few good chances
- BUR Defence 🟢 – Good CS + DEFCON opportunity
- BUR Attack 🟠 – Should get chances in transition
🎯 Differential Pick: Edwards (0.1%) – He's Burnley's most dangerous attacker and is in good form!