Mastering FPL Gameweek 29: Free Hit Strategy & Top Picks

To Free Hit or Not in Gameweek 29?

The Carabao Cup final has left Liverpool, Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Crystal Palace without fixtures in Gameweek 29, leaving many FPL managers with a tough decision. Should you play your Free Hit chip this week?

Free Hit Strategy

10 Players Available: Save your Free Hit.
9 Players Available: Likely save your Free Hit for a more impactful week.
8 Players Available: If seven are midfielders or forwards, save it. Otherwise, consider using it.
7 or Fewer Players Available: Definitely use your Free Hit to avoid falling behind.

Team of the Week

Here’s a guide to the best picks for Gameweek 29, selected based on current FPL prices to fit within a £100m budget:

Goalkeeper & Defence

Jordan Pickford (Everton, £5.1m): A safe choice against West Ham.
Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City, £5.9m): High attacking upside.
Diogo Dalot (Manchester United, £5m): Strong against Leicester.
Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest, £5.3m): Reliable with a goal threat.

Midfield

Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth, £6.2m): In form and on penalties.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United, £8.4m): Captain choice with a great record against Leicester.
Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford, £8.1m): Top midfielder points-scorer.
Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest, £6.5m): Strong underlying numbers.

Forwards

Erling Haaland (Manchester City, £14.7m): Hat-trick potential.
Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest, £7.3m): Highest-scoring striker.
Evanilson (Bournemouth, £5.6m): Sharp return from injury.

Substitutes

Jose Sa (Wolves, £4.3m): Reliable backup.
Savinho (Manchester City, £6.2m): Midfield option.
Jurrien Timber (Arsenal, £5.6m): Defensive cover.
Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton, £4.8m): Budget defender.

Player to Watch

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, £10.2m): Returning from injury, Saka could be a game-changer in the upcoming fixtures.

Team to Target

Bournemouth: With favorable fixtures, Bournemouth assets are worth considering for short-term gains.

Conclusion

Making the right decision in Gameweek 29 can significantly impact your FPL season. Whether to use your Free Hit chip or save it for a later week requires careful consideration of your current squad and future fixtures.