Dec 14

Game Week 32 Captain Picks

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FPL Holly is back this week with her selection of captain picks for Double Gameweek 32. With 10 teams having two fixtures, it could be the ideal time to make some big gains and potentially deploy that Triple Captain chip, if it's still in your locker. Blank Gameweek 31 seems like a lifetime ago, and provided plenty of captaincy misery. Those managers who backed Mane were richly rewarded, but it was pretty dire for returns elsewhere. It's going to be a big week for captaincy now, with Manchester City assets top of the list for investment due to their great fixtures. With the International Break preceding this, there could be some late injuries to contend with. The four clubs still involved in the FA Cup may rotate with half an eye on next weekend: Manchester City, Brighton, Watford and Wolves. With plenty of teams having 3 games within a 7 day period, an assured starter could be a wise selection!

Shield Pick: Sergio Aguero vs Fulham (A) & Cardiff (H)

Anytime Goalscorer Odds: 8/15 As one of the highest owned Double Gameweek assets, with a great pair of fixtures, Sergio Aguero looks set to be the most captained this weekend. He hasn't been involved in International Duty so should be well rested for these fixtures: he's started 11 of the last 12 Premier League fixtures and seems to be well favoured as the central striker. He has 4 goals and 1 assist in his last 4 fixtures and he's on penalties too. Will you play safe with the shield pick?

Sword Pick: Raheem Sterling vs Fulham (A) & Cardiff (H)

Anytime Goalscorer Odds: 4/6 Aguero may be stealing all the early headlines, but Sterling is bang in form and could provide an excellent differential option to Aguero. He has 10 starts in 12, with 5 goals and 1 assist in his last 4 games. His hat trick on International Duty will put him higher on the radar for many FPL managers. He has a higher points per game ratio than Aguero, but does carry a slightly higher rotation risk. He also provided a higher points total across the two reverse fixtures. Are you going to attack with the sword pick?

Form Pick: Gerard Deulofeu vs Manchester United (A) & Fulham (H)

Anytime Goalscorer Odds: 5/2 Watford assets aren't well favoured in the community ahead of the Double Gameweek, with a fear that rotation may hit ahead of the FA Cup next weekend, but you'd expect Deulofeu to at least start one of the games and partake in the other from the bench at the very worst. He has 4 goals and 2 assists in his last 4 games, from 3 starts and 1 substitute appearance. With a home game against the worst defence in the Premier League, the potential for a big return in the second fixture looks likely. Will you opt for the form pick?

Fixture Pick: Harry Kane vs Liverpool (A) & Crystal Palace (H)

Anytime Goalscorer Odds: 7/5 Spurs are finally moving into their new stadium and their star striker will be fired up to put in a big performance to mark the occasion. He has 3 goals in 4 games and has penalties too which can improve his score. The Liverpool fixture will be a tricky one, especially given their strong defensive record at home, but he does have 5 goals and 2 assists in 8 appearances against them. Are you going for the fixture pick?

Reverse Pick: Eden Hazard vs Cardiff (A) & Brighton (H)

Anytime Goalscorer Odds: Evens Hazard has thrived over the International Break and fantasy managers will be hoping he can transfer that form back into the Premier League. He provided big points in the reverse fixtures: Cardiff have conceded 10 goals in their last 4 games and Brighton 6. Hazard only needs one special moment or a penalty conversion to provide big points. Will you select the reverse pick?

Punt Pick: Raul Jimenez vs Burnley (A) & Manchester United (H)

Anytime Goalscorer Odds: 5/4 With 12 goals and 8 assists this season, Jimenez is always a worthy captain contender, especially given a Double Gameweek. Rotation around the FA Cup is a concern, he has seen reduced minutes off the back of previous International Break's too, but you'd expect him to see at least some minutes in each game. His form hasn't dipped either: he has 3 goals and 1 assist in his last 4 games: plus he delivered a goal and an assist across the reverse games. Are you going to take a punt?

Park the Bus Pick: Ederson vs Fulham (A) & Cardiff (H)

Clean Sheet Odds: 17/20 With 14 clean sheets this season, plus an assist, 47 saves and 4 bonus points, Ederson is one of the highest scoring keepers this season. His starting berth is secure across the two games and the prospect of clean sheets is high given that City have 3 from 4, plus shut outs in each of the reverse fixtures. Meanwhile, Fulham and Cardiff are both struggling for goals. Are you brave enough to captain a goalkeeper?

Clueless Husband Pick: David Silva vs Fulham (A) & Cardiff (H)

Anytime Goalscorer Odds: 8/5 It's David Silva who's selected as the Clueless Husband pick this week with him yet to realise their days of matching hairstyles are over! He has 6 goals and 6 assists this season, including assists in his last two games, plus he's had a rest over the break. He has 9 starts from his last 12 games, so rotation is a slight risk, but he did start consecutive games in the last Double Gameweek. Will you side with my Clueless Husband? Until Next Week… Good Luck! Holly and her Clueless Husband Follow FPLBet for weekly fantasy features...