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Fantasy Premier League tips: Last-minute transfers, bargains and captain picks for FPL GW8
FANTASY PREMIER LEAGUE managers need to be careful not to get caught out by the early GW8 deadline, so here are some vital tips if you’re running out of time.
Fantasy football bosses are usually on the ball when it comes to early gameweek deadlines, but Brighton’s Friday night kick-off against West Ham may catch some managers unaware.
With just a few hours until the 7pm cut-off, gaffers need to get busy in the transfer market if they’re going to be fully prepared for the weekend’s fixtures.
There are plenty of obvious selections managers could make this week as both Harry Kane and Eden Hazard come into form, with both also good bets for the captain’s armband.
However, a host of bargain stars are also available for those bosses short of cash – so take a look at our last-minute hints and tips to help plan ahead of FPL GW8.
Top FPL transfer tips
DEF: Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers) – £4.6m
It is getting harder and harder to ignore the Wolves full-back after yet another bonus point haul against Southampton.
MID: Gylfi Sigurdsson (Everton) – £7.3m
Sigurdsson missed a penalty against Fulham before making amends with a double at Goodison Park.
The Iceland international is integral to Marco Silva’s plans and should enjoy himself against Leicester.
FWD: Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal) – £9.5m
The Frenchman is currently out-performing team-mate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but remains £1.5m cheaper ahead of a trip to Fulham.
Take a look at the rest of our top FPL GW8 transfer tips here.
In-form FPL players
MID – James Maddison (Leicester City): 6.8 form
Recorded a goal or assist in his last four games and has a great run of fixtures coming up.
DEF – Jonny (Wolverhampton Wanderers): 7.3 form
A bargain star so far in 2018/19, Jonny bagged a goal at the weekend to boost his total even higher.
MID – Raheem Sterling (Manchester City): 9.5 form
Seems to have gone under the radar, but Sterling’s form has been outrageous in recent weeks with three goals, two assists, two maximum bonuses and a trio of clean sheet points.
Take a look at the rest of our top FPL GW8 in-form stars here.
Best-value FPL bargains
Pablo Zabaleta (West Ham – £4.3m) 1.2 value
The veteran star is enjoying a renaissance period in the late stages of his career.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool – £5.1m) 1.2 value
Liverpool are picking up plenty of clean sheets and the young Englishman is your cheap access to those points.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Crystal Palace – £4.3m) 1.5 value
Probably the best bargain signing of the season for thos who picked him up at £4.0m. The bandwagon is picking up pace though.
Take a look at the rest of our bargain FPL GW8 transfer tips here.
Biggest FPL transfer ins and outs
OUT – 5. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham): 95,145
OUT – 4. Sergio Aguero (Manchester City): 130,857
OUT – 3. Sadio Mane (Liverpool): 147,191
OUT – 2. Benjamin Mendy (Manchester City): 188,037
OUT – 1. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): 262,270
IN – 5. Kieran Trippier (Tottenham Hotspur): 185,277
IN – 4. Marko Arnautovic (West Ham United): 189,308
IN – 3. James Maddison (Leicester City): 225,987
IN – 2. Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur): 256,520
IN – 1. Eden Hazard (Chelsea): 336,558
Who should I captain in FPL GW8?
Eden Hazard (Chelsea) vs Southampton (A)
The best player in the Premier League so far this season is up against favourable opposition and could run riot.
Harry Kane (Tottenham) vs Cardiff (H)
Kane's penalty against Brighton seemingly flicked a switch for the England striker.
He peppered the goal after that, before scoring two against Huddersfield and one against Barcelona.
He's finally hitting his stride and could be looking at major points from this weekend's game.
Take a look at the rest of our top FPL GW8 captain choices here.