{"id":325866,"date":"2018-12-27T09:52:38","date_gmt":"2018-12-27T14:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=325866"},"modified":"2018-12-27T09:52:38","modified_gmt":"2018-12-27T14:52:38","slug":"preview-fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2018\/12\/27\/preview-fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 20"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There is no respite for Fantasy Premier League managers as Gameweek 20 is almost upon us, even though Gameweek\u00a019 is still not over. The deadline is just a couple of days away.<\/p>\n<h1>Preview: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 20<\/h1>\n<h2>Captaincy Picks<\/h2>\n<p>All the teams that were at home in the last round are again at home this round. Hence, most of the good picks of Gameweek 19 can be considered for the armband even if they did badly.<\/p>\n<p>There are some good looking matchups this round. <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/items\/spurs-blow-everton-away-to-confirm-title-credentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> have scored a staggering 11 goals in the last two games. <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/wolves-club-analysis-news-fixtures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wolves<\/a> are a decent side but with Spurs in this kind of form, it will probably be a tough outing for Nuno Espirito Santo&#8217;s side. One must consider <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/21a66f6a\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harry Kane<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/92e7e919\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Son Heung-min<\/a> for the captaincy pick. They are both in superb form. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/2b622f01\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lucas Moura<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/980522ec\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian Eriksen<\/a> are good picks as well although Mauricio Pochettino might just rest some players.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2018\/12\/19\/manchester-united-fans-should-be-excited-for-life-after-mourinho\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester United<\/a> have another decent home game this round against <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2018\/08\/29\/mk-dons-outclassed-at-vitality-stadium-as-bournemouth-ease-into-round-three\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bournemouth<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/867239d3\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul Pogba<\/a> scored twice on Boxing Day and will be looking to add to his tally. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/a1d5bd30\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marcus Rashford<\/a> failed to find the net but might get another chance to shine. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/8b788c01\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anthony Martial<\/a> missed out due to illness but is likely to be available.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Top Contenders<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2018\/12\/22\/how-andros-townsend-and-crystal-palace-shocked-manchester-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester City<\/a> have had some shocking results recently. They have now lost back-to-back games and are six points behind <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/liverpoolfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liverpool<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2018\/12\/26\/pierre-emile-hojbjerg-other-overachieving-southampton-players-so-far-this-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Southampton<\/a> will hope to pile on the misery on the Cityzens but Pep&#8217;s boys might just bounce back in this game. Top picks for\u00a0them are <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b400bde0\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raheem Sterling<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4d034881\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergio Aguero<\/a>. However, Guardiola might ring the changes in this game, so be careful.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool will take on<a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2018\/12\/22\/sead-kolasinac-unsung-hero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Arsenal<\/a> in a game they are likely to win. The Gunners looked really disjointed against <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/brighton-hove-albion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brighton<\/a> and have a few injuries. The likes of <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e342ad68\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mohamed Salah<\/a> will be relishing the chance to play against the North Londoners.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/a39bb753\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eden Hazard<\/a> scored a brace against <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/watford\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watford<\/a>\u00a0in the late kick-off. He has another London derby, this time against <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/crystal-palace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crystal Palace<\/a>. The Eagles won at the Etihad last week but then failed to beat <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/cardiff-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cardiff<\/a> at home. It might be an exciting game at Selhurst Park as Chelsea are quite vulnerable as well.<\/p>\n<h2>Differentials to Consider<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/3925dbd6\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aleksandar Mitrovic<\/a> has been in dire form of late but has a decent looking home game against <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/huddersfield-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Huddersfield Town<\/a>. It will be a tight game and he might be the one to unlock it.<\/p>\n<p>Watford&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/75f2c59f\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roberto Pereyra<\/a> is always a threat and he&#8217;s scored 21 points in the last two games. He has a good home fixture against <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/newcastle-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Newcastle<\/a> so should be worth considering.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/45963054\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jamie Vardy<\/a> is back and is looking good. Cardiff might make things difficult for him and Maddison though.<\/p>\n<h2>Top Picks<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/21a66f6a\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harry Kane<\/a> (12.5)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/92e7e919\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Son Heung-min<\/a> (8.7)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/867239d3\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul Pogba<\/a> (8.0)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e342ad68\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mohamed Salah<\/a> (13.2)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4d034881\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergio Ag\u00fcero<\/a> (11.2)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/a39bb753\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eden Hazard<\/a> (11.0)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/a1d5bd30\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marcus Rashford<\/a> (7.0)<\/li>\n<li>Aleksandar Mitrovic (6.7)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/75f2c59f\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roberto Pereyra<\/a> (6.2)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b400bde0\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raheem Sterling<\/a> (11.4)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"Po0MW6SvRdB6iEdcru4sag\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1074989480\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Po0MW6SvRdB6iEdcru4sag',sig:'AKdhD8OnKkywKiYWL9WSbDtLQHPUZqsodIj2bneW274=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1074989480',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is no respite for Fantasy Premier League managers as Gameweek 20 is almost upon us, even though Gameweek\u00a019 is still not over. The deadline is just a couple of days away. Preview: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 20 Captaincy Picks All the teams that were at home in the last round are again at home [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2794,"featured_media":326214,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"1","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[1395,3009,2811,2911,3007],"class_list":["post-325866","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-premier-league","tag-fantasy-football","tag-fantasy-premier-league","tag-fpl","tag-fpl-captain","tag-fpl-picks"],"modified_by":"Nat Goodlad, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/325866","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2794"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=325866"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/325866\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/326214"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=325866"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=325866"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=325866"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}