🔮 GW25 Complete Guide 🔮
⭐️ Breaking Down Every Game
⭐️ Rating FPL Prospects
⭐️ Predicting Results
⚪️ Leeds vs Nottingham Forest 🌳
Leeds:
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Defend in a 5-4-1 (see image)
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Can struggle to create good chances in the final third
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Were vulnerable from set-pieces against Arsenal
Nottingham Forest:
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Defend in a 4-4-2 (see image)
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Can lack a central outlet at times
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Always happy to sit in their block and play on the counter
Analysis ✍️
Both sides play direct football, so I expect this game to be fairly cagey. This should be tight.
🔮 Prediction: Draw!
FPL Ratings
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LEE Defence 🟠 - Decent CS + DEFCON opportunity
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LEE Attack 🟠 - They're always dangerous at home
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NFO Defence 🟠 - Decent CS + DEFCON opportunity
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NFO Attack 🟠 - Should get a few good chances
🎯 Differential Pick: Gibbs-White (3.5%) - He's picked up a goal + assist in the last 2, and he's always involved whenever Forest attack!
👹 Manchester United vs Spurs ⚪️
Manchester United:
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Defend in a 4-4-2 (see image), and are happy to sit off
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Dangerous in transition
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Not as defensively solid when games are open
Spurs:
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Will also defend in a 4-4-2 (most likely)
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Solanke hitting form is a big boost for their attack
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Often error-prone in possession, and generally struggle to create chances
Analysis ✍️
Both sides play similar football - they'll press high but are also happy to sit deep in a 4-4-2 and play on the counter. Ultimately, I think United have the stronger attack.
🔮 Prediction: United win!
FPL Ratings
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MUN Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity, not expecting a CS
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MUN Attack 🟢 - Won't be surprised if this game opens up and becomes chaotic
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TOT Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity, not expecting a CS
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TOT Attack 🟠 - Expect them to get good chances, but not sold on their attack
🎯 Differential Pick: Cunha (8.6%) - He's scored 2 goals in 2 games and looks sharp!
🔴 Arsenal vs Sunderland 🐈⬛
Arsenal:
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Still incredibly dangerous from set-pieces
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Can lack creativity and penetration against low blocks
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Very tough to score against
Sunderland:
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Will defend in a 4-4-2 or a 5-4-1 (see image)
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Most vulnerable when they open up
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Usually defend well and create chances on the counter
Analysis ✍️
I expect Sunderland to keep Arsenal relatively quiet for periods, but think the game will eventually open up (especially if Xhaka isn't available). Sunderland can cause issues in transition, but Arsenal's defence looks too strong at the moment.
🔮 Prediction: Arsenal win!
FPL Ratings
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ARS Defence 🟢 - Good CS opportunity
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ARS Attack 🟠 - Expecting them to score a couple of goals
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SUN Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity
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SUN Attack 🟠 - Think they'll get a few decent moments in transition
🎯 Differential Pick: Brobbey (1.6%) - He's in great form, and his physicality is always tough to deal with!
🍒 Bournemouth vs Aston Villa 🥷
Bournemouth:
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Will press high
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Always dangerous in transition
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Vulnerable when they defend deep
Aston Villa:
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Will be happy to defend in their 4-4-2 (see image)
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Their high line can always be exploited
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Watkins' injury is a big loss
Analysis ✍️
Villa can definitely hurt Bournemouth in transition, but I also expect Iraola's side to create good chances in behind Villa's high line. Bournemouth can be exposed defensively, but they're a lot harder to beat at the Vitality.
🔮 Prediction: Bournemouth win!
FPL Ratings
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BOU Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity, small chance of a CS
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BOU Attack 🟢 - Expecting them to create good chances
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AVL Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity, not expecting a CS
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AVL Attack 🟢 - Think they'll get good chances in transition
🎯 Differential Pick: Evanilson (3.5%) - I can see him running Villa's CBs ragged, and he's in good form!
🍷 Burnley vs West Ham ⚒️
Burnley:
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Will defend in a 5-4-1
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Lack quality in possession
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Often give away cheap goals
West Ham:
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Will play a 4-4-2 (see image)
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They drop very deep without the ball and invite a lot of pressure
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Pablo and Taty have improved their attack, Summerville and Bowen look sharp
Analysis ✍️
Burnley can be tough to break down, but most teams find a way to score against them. Although Parker's side can definitely open West Ham up on the counter, I can't see them outscoring the Hammers.
🔮 Prediction: West Ham win!
FPL Ratings
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BUR Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity
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BUR Attack 🟠 - Won't be surprised if they score a couple of goals
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WHU Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity, small chance of a CS
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WHU Attack 🟢 - Think they'll eventually open Burnley up and create good chances
🎯 Differential Pick: Summerville (0.8%) - He's scored 3 goals in 3 games and looks very dangerous!
⚪️ Fulham vs Everton 🍬
Fulham:
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Will defend in a 4-4-2 (see image)
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Their attack is very dangerous in transition
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Iwobi in the pivot makes them more attacking, but also more open defensively
Everton:
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Will most likely defend in a 4-4-2
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Attack is struggling without Grealish
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Always direct in possession and solid in defence
Analysis ✍️
Both sides play direct football and are dangerous when they have space. Everton's attack is far less threatening without Grealish, but Fulham have been more open at the back for a while now.
🔮 Prediction: Fulham win!
FPL Ratings
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FUL Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity, small chance of a CS
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FUL Attack 🟠 - Won't be surprised if the game opens up
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EVE Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity, but I'm not expecting a CS
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EVE Attack 🟠 - Expect them to get good moments, but not sure if they'll be clinical enough to capitalise
🎯 Differential Pick: Raul (1.9%) - He's in good form and is always hard to deal with!
🐺 Wolves vs Chelsea 🔵
Wolves:
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Will sit deep in a 5-3-2 (see image)
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Fairly dangerous in transition
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Vulnerable whenever they open up
Chelsea:
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Looked fairly open on the counter against West Ham
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Not fully convinced of their attacking play against low-blocks
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They use a solid double-pivot that makes them hard to score against
Analysis ✍️
Wolves can be tough to break down but I'm expecting Chelsea to figure them out as the game goes on. If Wolves open up, I won't be surprised if Chelsea run riot.
🔮 Prediction: Chelsea win!
FPL Ratings
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WOL Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity, not expecting a CS
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WOL Attack 🟠 - Could get decent opportunities in transition
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CHE Defence 🟢 - Good CS opportunity
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CHE Attack 🟢 - Expecting Chelsea to create lots of chances
🎯 Differential Pick: Mane (2.0%) - Hard to find a Chelsea differential, but Mane is probably Wolves' most dangerous player!
⚫️ Newcastle vs Brentford 🐝
Newcastle:
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Will play a 4-3-3/4-5-1
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Have struggled to break teams down this season
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Always dangerous in transition
Brentford:
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Will defend in a 4-4-2 (see image) that may turn into a 5-3-2 as Dango drops into the RWB position
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Massive threat in transition
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Can be vulnerable when they open up
Analysis ✍️
Brentford definitely have the quality to soak up pressure and sting Newcastle in transition. If Newcastle can keep Brentford quiet, I do think they'll eventually break them down and create good chances of their own.
🔮 Prediction: Brentford win!
FPL Ratings
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NEW Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity, not expecting a CS
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NEW Attack 🟠 - Think they'll get good chances as the game goes on
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BRE Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity, not expecting a CS
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BRE Attack 🟢 - Expecting them to get space on the counter
🎯 Differential Pick: Ouattara (0.3%) - Scored against Villa, and I think he can cause Hall problems in transition!
🕊️ Brighton vs Crystal Palace 🦅
Brighton:
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Will press high but are happy to sit in a deep, compact shape (see image)
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Vulnerable to long balls in behind
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Always a threat in transition
Crystal Palace:
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Will defend in a 5-4-1 and are tough to break down
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Strand Larsen should improve their attack
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Vulnerable from set-pieces
Analysis ✍️
The reverse fixture was a cagey 0-0. This game may open up a bit more. I like the Strand Larsen signing for Palace, and think their attack is not far from being back to its best.
🔮 Prediction: Palace win!
FPL Ratings
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BHA Defence 🟠 - Good DEFCON opportunity, small chance of a CS
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BHA Attack 🟠 - Should get a couple of decent chances
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CRY Defence 🟢 - Good DEFCON + CS opportunity
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CRY Attack 🟠 - Expecting them to create decent chances in transition
🎯 Differential Pick: Strand Larsen (0.9%) - I've got a good feeling about him at Palace!
🔴 Liverpool vs Manchester City 🔵
Liverpool:
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Have been using more of a 4-2-3-1, but might go with a 4-3-1-2 to get an extra body in midfield
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Sit deep without the ball, but are often opened up
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Always dangerous at Anfield
Manchester City:
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Will play a high line (see image)
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Always dangerous against passive defences
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Attack hasn't been at its best for a little while now
Analysis ✍️
This fixture usually leads to a slow, measured game. I'm expecting more of the same. I think both sides will sit off without the ball, and expect the game to be very tense.
City's high line and Liverpool's poor defensive shape could change this, but I expect both managers to compensate for these vulnerabilities.
🔮 Prediction: Draw!
FPL Ratings
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LIV Defence 🟢 - Decent CS + DEFCON opportunity
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LIV Attack 🟠 - Expecting a quiet game, but City's high line could be exploited
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MCI Defence 🟢 - Decent CS + DEFCON opportunity
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MCI Attack 🟠 - Should get a few decent chances
🎯 Differential Pick: Szoboszlai (6.2%) - Good DEFCON opportunity, and he can always pick up a crucial goal in a game like this!