Dec 14

Fantasy Premier League Triple Captain Options For DGW34

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Welcome back to another Fantasy Premier League article, this time NaturalFootyFan concentrates on the widely discussed issue of which Double Gameweek player deserves your Triple Captain Chip. Following the fixture reshuffling we now know which teams have a Fantasy Premier League double gameweek in GW34 and GW37. If you managed to remain patient throughout the season then you'll still have your triple captain chip intact and now's the time to start deciding when to play it. In this article we have highlighted our favourite candidates to use it on in DGW34. *Stay tuned for our follow up article discussing DGW37 alternatives.    

Aguero vs. che (a) & new (a)

This will no doubt be the popular choice amongst fantasy managers as Manchester City take on Chelsea and Newcastle, in a gameweek which could prove pivotal in their hopes for Champions League qualification next season. Sergio Aguero boasts a fantastic record against both clubs, scoring ten goals in nine matches versus The Toon, while notching six goals and three assists in 12 appearances against the reigning Champions. Newcastle are still fighting for their lives at the bottom, which could play right into Man City's, and more importantly Aguero's hands. Rafa Benitez is a skilled tactician in defensive solidarity, but with restless fans on his back, these plans might turn sour. To be honest, Chelsea, who currently sit mid-table (10th), don't have much to play for in the remaining fixtures. It feels strange to say this, but their safety is guaranteed, and while Champions League qualification is still mathematically possible - it seems out of their reach.  

Ozil or Sanchez vs. CRY (H) & WBA (H)

The majority of FPL players will overrate home advantage, and say that this pair have a substantial advantage over Aguero in DGW34. However, you must be careful with this mantra, as Arsenal have struggled to find the net at The Emirates all season - scoring just 19 goals at home, compared to 29 on the road. Despite this, both players are projected to score high during these fixtures, which now poses the question; which Gunner is the best option? First off, Mesut Ozil is the safer bet, having banked 5+ FPL points in 57% of his Premier League matches this season - the only player who is close to equaling this consistency is Riyad Mahrez at 55%. In contrast, Alexis Sanchez picks up points erratically, having picked up 5+ FPL points in just 32% of his Premier League appearances this season. Nevertheless, this is down to his explosive nature, and with 17 points over his last three fixtures, the Chilean has the potential to erupt in this double gameweek. If you are sitting comfortably in your mini-leagues, and feel obliged to back Arsenal with their favourable fixtures, we recommend Mesut Ozil. However, if your chasing the pack and need a volatile differential, then Alexis is your man. *Tip - Keep updated on Ozil's injury news by giving us a follow on twitter @fplbet.  

Coutinho, Firmino or Sturridge vs. bou (a) & EVE (H)

As Liverpool remain the only club with zero blanks confirmed, it's almost inevitable that at least one of Coutinho, Firmino or Sturridge will be in everyone's team. With this in mind, let's discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each. Firmino leads the pack in terms of form and reliability, with seven goals and four assists in his last eight Premier League fixtures. Although, Jurgen Klopp has deployed the Brazilian in the number 9 role for the majority of the season, this cannot be regarded as a bonus anymore, with Sturridge returning from injury. Coutinho is a streaky player, similar to Sanchez. He's difficult to trust, but if he finds form during this DGW, you could reap the benefits. This is highlighted with totals of 10, 14, 10, 13 and 15 in FPL this season, but 3pts or less in 65% of his matches. Sturridge is the last candidate, and perhaps the least popular of the trio. The injury prone Englishman has been left frustrated on many occasions this season - returning to form, only to be ruled out once again. Nevertheless, the striker has performed admirably in his 421 minutes of Premier League action - scoring four times and recording an FPL point every 13 minutes on average. If you're a gambler, you should definitely consider Sturridge - that's if he makes it through to DGW34 unscathed. Another thing worth mentioning is that during the last two Merseyside Derbys fought out at Anfield, Liverpool have scored five and conceded just a single goal.  

Martial or Rashford vs. AVL (H) & CRY (H)

Regardless of United's poor season and the overall lack of excitement which surrounds the club, you can't afford to ignore these two players and their fixtures. Aston Villa have been dreadful away from home this season, picking up just three points from an available 42 in their last 14 Premier League matches on the road (W0 D3 L11), with an embarrassing goal difference of -22. Crystal Palace are a stronger outfit and frustrated United in a goalless draw earlier in the season, however, they have conceded ten in their last four away matches. They'll be involved in the relegation scrap, and we all know what happens when a side goes searching for goals. Although Martial has just turned 20 years of age, it feels like we're describing a veteran when comparing him to Marcus Rashford. This demonstrates how the Frenchman has handled himself in his journey from Lyon graduate to Manchester United's main striker. After finding the net in back-to-back games at Old Trafford over a four day period last week, he will be hoping to write the headlines once again with two attractive home fixtures. His triple captain potential, is as serious as his facial expressions! 18-year-old Marcus Rashford is living the dream at the moment, and is showing that his quick-fire doubles against both Midtjylland and Arsenal were not a one off, with a winning goal in the Manchester Derby in Gameweek 31. *Tip - Keep an eye on Rooney's recovery, as Rashford may be dropped or become a rotation risk.  

Romelu Lukaku vs. SOU (H) & liv (a)

On paper, Lukaku appears to have the toughest fixtures of the lot, nevertheless, Southampton and Liverpool have been far from flawless recently. The Saints impressive clean sheet run is a thing of the past and they have now conceded eight goals in their last five Premier League matches. Will the Big Belgian come back to haunt them, after hitting two goals past them in the first half of the reverse fixture this season. Liverpool let slip a 2-goal lead in gameweek 31, which goes to show that Jurgen Klopp's men are capable of crumbling as well. Again Lukaku was on the scoresheet in the reverse fixture. This has been Lukaku's most consistent campaign to date, contributing to 38% of Everton's goals with 18 in his 29 appearances.