FPL Gameweek 30 Q and A
Are you struggling to make decisions ahead of the deadline? Many managers within the community are undecided on various assets this week, but fear not, we brought in some experts for a FPL Gameweek 30 Q and A.
Q: If you have no Crystal Palace or Newcastle United players, would you Wildcard now, given the favourable entry point for both teams?
A: I’m in a position similar to yours. I sold Alexander Isak (£9.3m) before Blank Gameweek 29 to make room for Erling Haaland (£14.8m) and I need to get the Swedish international back sharpish. Possibly for Gameweek 30.
I think most of us are now looking at Wildcarding in Gameweek 31, rather than Gameweek 30, with the primary reasoning that we’ll likely have a clearer picture of the schedule after these FA Cup quarter-finals. Yes, the blank fixtures will be known with these weekend results, but rescheduling might not be announced by Gameweek 30.
Given what we’ve seen previously, it’s perilous to assume that the Double Gameweeks will be scheduled as ‘expected’.
For what it’s worth – and it indeed is very little – Brentford have recently tightened up in away games. They’ve conceded just twice in their last four trips on the road. I see a bigger immediate appeal for Palace, with Daniel Munoz (£5.1m), Ismaila Sarr (£5.6m) and Jean-Philippe Mateta (£7.5m) all looking prime for points against Southampton.
Unless your team is decimated by injuries or we get full fixture confirmation by Tuesday’s deadline, I still like waiting for Gameweek 31. The points potentially gained with a clear picture of the schedule could be greater than when using it now.
You should check our Team Reveal for FPL Gameweek 30. Our expert talks through captaincy and transfer plans.
Q: I’m going to Wildcard in Gameweek 31, but have cash from selling Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.3m) burning a hole in my pocket. Is there anyone with high upside you would take a one-week hit for?
A: Looking at the Gameweek 30 fixtures, Manchester City, Bournemouth and Palace play the three promoted sides. These have plenty of upside.
If you can’t stretch to Haaland, I think I most like investing in the Eagles. If the big Norwegian is doable, he could instantly pay off a four-point hit, especially if you captain him. Otherwise, I really like Mateta and his low ownership.
