{"id":587041,"date":"2021-03-18T04:43:06","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T08:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=587041"},"modified":"2021-03-18T04:43:06","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T08:43:06","slug":"fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-29-preview-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/03\/18\/fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-29-preview-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 29 Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fantasy Premier League gameweek 29 kicks off this Friday with only four fixtures scheduled to take place. A draft \u2018Free Hit\u2019 team has also been provided at the end of the article.<\/p>\n<h2>Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 29 Picks<\/h2>\n<h3>Quick Tips<\/h3>\n<p>Many FPL managers are thinking about deploying the Free Hit chip. With that in mind, let\u2019s go through all the fixtures and try to find out the best picks from them.<\/p>\n<h2>Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 29 Fixtures<\/h2>\n<h3>Fulham v Leeds United<\/h3>\n<p>The Cottagers will be desperate for three points as they continue their fight to move away from the relegation places. If they attack <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/02\/22\/marcelo-bielsa-leeds-united-boss-looking-to-decide-his-future-at-the-end-of-the-season\/\" target=\"_self\">Leeds United<\/a>, gaps could open up for Marcelo Bielsa\u2019s men to exploit. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/93feac6e\/Patrick-Bamford?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Bamford<\/a> was forced off with a thigh issue against <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/03\/17\/champions-league-last-16-five-takeaways-3\/\" target=\"_self\">Chelsea<\/a> but Bielsa has confirmed he is fine to play here. He could get some opportunities to score with Raphinha likely to do well also.<\/p>\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/03\/04\/where-fulham-pick-up-points\/\" target=\"_self\">Fulham<\/a> have been decent at the back and if they decide to play it safe then it could end up being a tight game. With only nine games to go, they badly need a win. A very interesting match to start the game week, that&#8217;s for sure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consider:<\/strong> Patrick Bamford, Raphinha, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/67ca8566\/Stuart-Dallas?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stuart Dallas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/7c104bb7\/Ademola-Lookman?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ademola Lookman<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Brighton &amp; Hove Albion v Newcastle United<\/h3>\n<p>A huge relegation battle takes place this Saturday at the Amex Stadium as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/02\/23\/robert-sanchez-signs-new-brighton-hove-albion-contract\/\" target=\"_self\">Brighton &amp; Hove Albion<\/a>\u00a0take on <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/03\/04\/newcastle-relegation-consequences\/\" target=\"_self\">Newcastle United<\/a>. The Seagulls will start as favourites in this game. They have played good football throughout the season. However, finishing has been their Achilles heel. A clean sheet is possible against a Newcastle United side without key attacking trio <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/2b16cb1a\/Allan-Saint-Maximin?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Allan Saint-Maximin<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/862a1c15\/Miguel-Almiron?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miguel Almiron<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/c596fcb0\/Callum-Wilson?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Callum Wilson<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Those deploying the free hit chip should get three Brighton players. This match could end goalless or it could see the hosts win easily. However, a clean sheet for the Seagulls is something one could gamble on. On a free hit, picking the keeper and two defenders from Brighton could prove to be a masterstroke.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consider: <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=6a713852,cce694d4&amp;search=Robert+S\u00e1nchez&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Robert S\u00e1nchez<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/282f75f3\/Lewis-Dunk?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lewis Dunk<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/dad4b285\/Joel-Veltman?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jo\u00ebl Veltman<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/38ceb24a\/Leandro-Trossard?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leandro Trossard<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/8aec0537\/Pascal-Gross?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pascal Gro\u00df<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>West Ham United v Arsenal<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/d934d1e6\/Mikel-Arteta?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mikel Arteta<\/a> is likely to make a few changes to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/03\/14\/arsenal-deservedly-take-points-tottenham-hotspur\/\" target=\"_self\">Arsenal<\/a> lineup as they recover from their Europa League match. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/03\/11\/craig-dawson-departure-west-ham-watford\/\" target=\"_self\">West Ham United<\/a> players won&#8217;t have such issues. A tight match is in prospect here but the Hammers will fancy themselves to get all three points from this London derby.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/03\/17\/michail-antonio-chooses-jamaica\/\" target=\"_self\">Michail Antonio<\/a> could trouble the Arsenal defence. He <a href=\"https:\/\/www.11v11.com\/matches\/arsenal-v-west-ham-united-19-september-2020-366894\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scored<\/a> at the Emirates earlier in the season. However, the Gunners <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whoscored.com\/Matches\/1485349\/MatchReport\/England-Premier-League-2020-2021-Leicester-Arsenal\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">have won<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/03\/15\/iheanacho-leicester-citys-consistency\/\" target=\"_self\">Leicester City<\/a> recently after a Europa League match and are in decent form. So, one cannot underestimate them. A very tricky one to predict.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consider: <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/d5dd5f1f\/Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/810e3c74\/Jesse-Lingard?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jesse Lingard<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4f974391\/Aaron-Cresswell?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aaron Cresswell,<\/a> Michail Antonio<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/03\/02\/marvelous-nakamba-the-midfield-ace-in-the-aston-villa-pack\/\" target=\"_self\">Aston Villa<\/a> have only won once in the last six matches. However, they have<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whoscored.com\/Teams\/24\/Show\/England-Aston-Villa\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> kept three clean sheets<\/a> and conceded just four goals in them. Their defence has been good throughout the season and will make it tough for visiting Spurs to score.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/03\/17\/dinamo-zagreb-managerless-tottenham-hotspur-clash\/\" target=\"_self\">Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> have been a bit more attacking than usual although they will miss Son Heung-min. Another very tight one to call.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consider: <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/aed3a70f\/Ollie-Watkins?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ollie Watkins<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/21a66f6a\/Harry-Kane?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harry Kane<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/a58bb1e1\/Gareth-Bale?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gareth Bale<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 29 Free Hit Draft<\/h3>\n<p>For those deploying the Free Hit chip, the following team could be considered.<\/p>\n<p>Goalkeeper: Robert S\u00e1nchez<br \/>\nDefenders: Jo\u00ebl Veltman, Stuart Dallas, Lewis Dunk<br \/>\nMidfielders: Gareth Bale, Raphinha, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Jesse Lingard<br \/>\nStrikers: Michail Antonio, Harry Kane, Patrick Bamford<\/p>\n<p>Bench: <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/9328b835\/Lukasz-Fabianski?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lukasz Fabianski<\/a>, Ademola Lookman, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/450ab6fc\/Jamaal-Lascelles?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jamaal Lascelles<\/a>, Aaron Cresswell<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"wmhJNCsvQMFB94zWWeaYlg\" 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\/1307097476\" 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:'wmhJNCsvQMFB94zWWeaYlg',sig:'TjdDNV05226FYs0K39V0L8Ac4Fnz6XtwP-iKLHqXZWI=',w:'594px',h:'413px',items:'1307097476',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>Fantasy Premier League gameweek 29 kicks off this Friday with only four fixtures scheduled to take place. A draft \u2018Free Hit\u2019 team has also been provided at the end of the article. Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 29 Picks Quick Tips Many FPL managers are thinking about deploying the Free Hit chip. With that in mind, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2794,"featured_media":587059,"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":[3,8,3838,1265,2511,6443,1267,24,27],"tags":[1395,3009],"class_list":["post-587041","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-premier-league","category-arsenal","category-aston-villa","category-brighton-and-hove-albion","category-fulham","category-leeds-united","category-newcastle-united","category-tottenham","category-west-ham","tag-fantasy-football","tag-fantasy-premier-league"],"modified_by":"Dale Ventham, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/587041","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=587041"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/587041\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/587059"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=587041"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=587041"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=587041"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}