FPL Project Restart: Community XI

After a long hiatus, FPL Project Restart is here and we are back with Double Gameweek 30+.

The Fantasy Premier League game is yet to launch, but the community have still been considering the best approaches for FPL project restart and the run-in.

Questions

Planet FPL’s Suj and James discuss all the breaking news in their latest podcast episode. They also answer listener questions on the implications of the latest news for our FPL sides.

"Project (#FPL) Restart"
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– We go straight into your Qs, going over our thoughts on new ? strategy & what to do with the DGW restart, particular teams/players to target & avoid + a small bit on ChampMan & our @The_FCAs nominationhttps://t.co/accyWKlFby
— Planet #FPL (James) (@PlanetFPLPod) June 1, 2020

Form

It’s difficult to remember who the form players were before lockdown began because it was such a long time ago. FPL Mode provides the big summary and it’s Sarr, Jota and Fernandes who are top of the list.

Players you forgot were low key balling before lockdown (last 3 games):

?Ismaila Sarr -2g 1a
?Diogo Jota -3g 1a
?Bruno Fernandes (duh) -2g 2a
?Harvey Barnes -2g 0a
?Jordan Ayew -2g 0a
?Dwight McNeil -1g 1a
?Marcos Alonso -3g 0a
?DCL -2g 0a
?Pablo Fornals -1g 2a#FPL
— FPL Teach Mode (Andy) (@FplMode) June 5, 2020

Value

With a very heavy fixture schedule across the run-in, it’s going to be important to have strength and depth on our benches that can be called upon. Nick from Who Got The Assist? runs through the options.

The season is set to conclude but with a thick and fast fixture schedule, value will be just as important as ever when it comes to selecting #FPL assets. Considering that in mind, here are a few players I will be monitoring in defence that represent 'value' picks pic.twitter.com/Ci7t3vemKP
— Nick (@WGTA_Nick) June 4, 2020

Tips

Even for FPL veterans, it’s difficult to figure the impact of FPL Project Restart. With so many unknowns, Adam Hopcroft considers some tips to help us navigate this unknown phase of the season.

Good morning Twitter,

I'll talk through my views in detail on @ffh_podcast & with @PlanetFPLPod @sujanshah later this week, but some initial thoughts:

1) as players havent played for over 3 months this is like pre-season. Players will take time to get match fit
— Adam Hopcroft (@ahopcroft13) May 31, 2020

Defence

The standout defence to invest in at the restart is Sheffield United, who kick of proceedings with an attractive double gameweek. Lateriser considers the options in his latest Twitter thread, including rotation prone Lundstram.

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A deeper look at the Sheffield United defence. Stats courtesy @FFScout .

With #FPL about to resume and a DGW to start with, the Sheffield United defence that has kept 10 clean sheets this season (Only Liverpool and Burnley have kept more) warrants our attention.

(1/7)
— Lateriser12 (@lateriser12) May 31, 2020

Attack

While defensive investment may not provoke much excitement, loading up with big attackers will and one team with plenty of options is Manchester United. Can Fernandes pick up where he left off? What about Pogba’s return?

A turbulent season thus far. United lie 5th.
Mid-season dankness haunted OGS’ regime for a bit: the car looked to be veering off the road ?️
However, an upbeat tone was struck in games before the break: the 2-0 Manc derby W crowned a renaissance as they went unbeaten in 5 ??
2/10 pic.twitter.com/rwFdtLnrye
— Who Got The Assist? (Tom) (@WGTA_FPL) May 31, 2020

Injuries

Chelsea are one of the clubs who have benefited from the timing of the hiatus. They had a long injury list before the break and now have a lot of players coming back into contention after long periods out. Ben Dinnery updates us.

Pulisic and Loftus-Cheek pictured at Cobham as Chelsea transition to stage two of training. #CFC pic.twitter.com/01CoDv4oeO
— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) June 2, 2020

Goalkeepers

With rumours that FPL Project Restart could arrive with unlimited transfers, Fantasy Football Scout have started by considering the best goalkeeper options for the nine remaining gameweeks. Expect other positions to follow.

? Now that we've got a handle on the #FPL fixtures, we've taken a look at the best budget goalkeepers and defensive pairings ?

? READ HERE ⬇https://t.co/f0pZsavdw8 #FantasyPL #ProjectRestar
— Fantasy Football Scout (@FFScout) June 6, 2020

Schedule

Ben Crellin takes a look at the very busy schedule, including all the Double Gameweek 30+ news, plus where the domestic fixtures are going to slot in. Where to watch each game is also included for UK viewers!

Here's the official schedule for the first 32 Premier League games and the four FA Cup Quarter-finals.

DGW 30/39 = light green
GW 31/40 = dark green
GW 32/41 = light green pic.twitter.com/qWMgrqzn5n
— Ben Crellin (@BenCrellin) June 5, 2020

Differentials

In his latest Athletic article, FPL General considers some differentials for the run in. With a long break, there are plenty of players returning from injury who could suddenly become big options.