With just 11 gameweeks remaining in the 2024/2025 Fantasy Premier League season, the final stretch is upon us.
While that may not seem like much time, plenty can still change before the campaign ends.
If you average 60 points per gameweek from now until the final game, you could add 660 points to your current total.
However, lower returns are always a possibility, which is why we provide weekly FPL previews to keep you informed.
In this article, we’ll analyze the latest FPL GW28 news, analyze key FPL stats and provide FPL tips for game week 28 to help you make the best decisions as the fantasy football season reaches its climax.
FPL Gameweek 28 Deadline
The Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 28 deadline is Saturday, 8 March, 2025, at 11:00 GMT.
FPL Gameweek 28 Fixtures
Manchester City are set to visit Nottingham Forest.
Brighton are hosting Fulham.
Ipswich are traveling to Crystal Palace.
Liverpool face Southampton at Anfield.
Aston Villa are heading to Brentford.
Wolves are at home to Everton.
Chelsea will host Leicester.
Bournemouth are away to Spurs.
Manchester United welcomes Arsenal.
Newcastle have a trip to West Ham.
FPL Assets Leading On Form For Gameweek 28
Let’s start by looking at the current form amongst FPL assets for Matchweek 28.
Goalkeepers:
- Ederson moves to first with 7.7
- Mark Flekken is second with 6.7
- Bart Verbruggen is third with 6.3
Defenders:
- Aaron Wan-Bissaka jumps to first with 7.0
- Daniel Muñoz is tied for second with 6.0
- Djed Spence rivals him with 6.0
Midfielders:
- Mohamed Salah stays on top with 10.6
- Yankuba Minteh is second with 7.7
- Bruno Fernandes is tied for third with 7.3
Forwards:
- Omar Marmoush is tied for first with 7.0
- João Pedro rivals him with 7.0
- Matheus Cunha is tied for third with 6.7
Managers Move For Daniel Muñoz
Crystal Palace have been in excellent form by their standards, winning five of their last seven matches while keeping four clean sheets in that run.
Currently sitting 12th in the Premier League table, they are just five points away from breaking into the top half.
Their defensive solidity in recent weeks has highlighted the influence of Daniel Muñoz, who has amassed 45 FPL points over these seven matches.
In their most recent game, a commanding 4-1 win over Aston Villa, Muñoz provided an assist, while the week before, he found the net against Fulham.
Although he picked up a yellow card in both fixtures, his impact on Palace’s results has been undeniable.
Looking ahead, Palace face Ipswich, Southampton and Brighton.
Many FPL managers believe their strong defensive form will continue during this stretch.
With impressive performances behind him and a favorable schedule ahead, Daniel Muñoz has become the most transferred-in player leading up to the new gameweek.
Fantasy Premier League Managers Struck With Injury Concerns
Ahead of Gameweek 28, several high-quality FPL assets are being heavily sold due to injury concerns.
Matheus Cunha, who has accumulated 143 FPL points this season, is the most transferred-out player, with a red injury flag next to his name.
Lewis Hall, once a popular pick among FPL managers, is the second most sold player this week.
He has 102 points to date and also carries the dreaded red flag.
Hall’s Newcastle teammate, Alexander Isak, does not have any injury flags, but after missing the last game against Liverpool and with speculation around his fitness, he is the third most transferred-out player.
Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has racked up 123 points this season, is another player flagged for injury and ranks fourth on the transfer-out list.
Another key Newcastle player, Anthony Gordon, is also sidelined with an injury and is the sixth most sold player this week.
He has registered 113 FPL points so far.
The only player in the top six most transferred-out players leading up to the new gameweek without an injury concern is Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, who has gone three consecutive matches without a goal or an assist.
FPL Tips For Suitable Replacements
If FPL managers are aiming to replace these players with like-for-like options, our fantasy football tips recommend the following assets:
Matheus Cunha replacement:
Omar Marmoush of Manchester City could be the best choice.
Since joining, he has started every Premier League match, and replacing the Wolves striker would only cost an additional £0.2m.
Lewis Hall replacement:
Daniel Muñoz, the most transferred-in player this gameweek, is the most logical direct replacement for the Newcastle defender.
Both players are priced at exactly £5.0.
Alexander Isak replacement:
Ollie Watkins could be the ideal replacement for Isak.
With three returns in his last four matches, Watkins offers solid form and comes in £0.5m cheaper than Isak.
Jean-Philippe Mateta replacement:
Chris Wood, a proven FPL asset this season, might be the best option here.
Choosing Wood would also free up additional funds, as he is £0.3m cheaper than Mateta.
Anthony Gordon replacement:
With Cody Gakpo sidelined for Liverpool, Luis Díaz, who is guaranteed game time, could be Gordon’s best replacement.
Díaz is £0.1m more expensive than the Newcastle winger.
How Did The Assistant Managers Do?
Another Premier League game week has ended, and FPL managers who deployed their Assistant Manager chips have offered useful insights for those still holding onto theirs.
Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner has been in excellent form, scoring 20 points for the second consecutive week, making him the top points scorer in the previous round.
Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca follows in second place after Chelsea’s 4-0 win over Southampton, earning 12 points.
Both Arne Slot and Graham Potter brought in a solid 10 points each in the last gameweek.
Looking ahead, our Fantasy Premier League tips say that Arne Slot appears to be the safe pick for this weekend. His team is set to face a struggling Southampton side at home.
Ange Postecoglou could be an interesting option for those willing to take a risk, as his Spurs team hosts 7th-placed Bournemouth at home.
Jarrod Bowen vs James Maddison
When comparing two midfielders priced under £7.5m and both surpassing the 115-point mark this season, Bowen and Maddison appear quite evenly matched in FPL terms.
However, a closer look reveals some distinct differences between the two.
Bowen has made 23 appearances, scoring 7 goals and assisting 4.
In contrast, Maddison has featured in 25 games, netting 9 goals and providing 5 assists.
Bowen has taken 57 shots, with 24 being on target, while Maddison has made 36 attempts, with 17 on target.
Bowen has scored 1 penalty, whereas Maddison has not had any opportunities from the spot.
Maddison, however, has scored 1 free kick, while Bowen has yet to do so.
All of Bowen’s goals have come from inside the box, while Maddison has scored the same number inside the box but has also added 2 goals from outside.
Both players have missed 5 big chances.
In terms of passing, Bowen has a passing accuracy of 78.9%, while Maddison has a higher accuracy at 86.2%.
Maddison has attempted 87 crosses into the box, slightly more than Bowen’s 84.
Bowen has been dispossessed 51 times, much higher than Maddison’s 20.
Disciplinary-wise, Bowen has received just 1 yellow card, while Maddison has accumulated 5.
Both players are priced at £7.4m in FPL.
Bowen has earned 118 points so far, with Maddison closely following on 117 points.
It will be interesting to see which of these two English players ends the season with the higher point total.
Are The Top 10 On Track To Beat Their Previous Season?
While making the top 10 list of FPL points scorers in the Premier League is an achievement in itself, how many of these players are on track to surpass their previous season’s performances?
Let’s take a closer look.
10th – Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent is currently on course to finish the season with 187 FPL points, significantly improving on his 122 points from the 2023/2024 campaign.
9th – Ollie Watkins
Watkins is projected to finish the season with 194 points, which is below his previous total of 228 points from last season.
8th – Justin Kluivert
Kluivert has already outperformed his previous season, where he finished with 100 points.
He’s on track to reach 197 points this time around.
7th – Matheus Cunha
Cunha is expected to finish the season with 201 points, comfortably beating his last campaign’s tally of 135 points.
6th – Erling Haaland
Haaland is set to finish the season with 228 points, surpassing his 217-point tally from the previous season.
5th – Alexander Isak
Isak is on course to reach 235 points, more than his previous 172 points from last season.
4th – Chris Wood
Wood is enjoying the best season of his career, projected to finish with 239 FPL points, far surpassing the 131 points he achieved last season.
3rd – Bryan Mbeumo
Mbeumo has already exceeded his last season’s points tally of 127.
He is on track to finish with 240 points this season.
2nd – Cole Palmer
Palmer is set to finish the season with 253 points, surpassing his impressive total of 244 points from last season.
1st – Mohamed Salah
Remarkably, Salah has already surpassed his 211-point tally from last season.
This season, he’s on track to finish with a staggering 409 FPL points.
Top 3 FPL Gameweek 28 Captain Picks:
- Mohamed Salah vs Southampton
- Trent Alexander-Arnold vs Southampton
- Daniel Muñoz vs Ipswich
Differential Captain Pick Of The Week
Bryan Mbeumo
Bryan Mbeumo has earned 19 points in his last two Premier League appearances, contributing 2 assists and a goal. Brentford have lost just 1 of their last 5 matches and will be eager to maintain their strong form as they take on Aston Villa at home this weekend.
Playing Your Free Hit?
Many managers might wait for another double gameweek before activating their Free Hit chip.
For those who are choosing to use their free hit this GW28 FPL weekend might find some value from the FPL GW 28 tips below:
GK: Dean Henderson (£4.6m)
DEF: Daniel Muñoz (£5.0m)
DEF: Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.4m)
DEF: Mark Cucurella (£5.1m)
MID: Jarrod Bowen (£7.4m)
MID: Mohamed Salah © (£13.8m)
MID: Bryan Mbeumo (£8.1m)
MID: Luis Díaz (£7.5m)
FWD: Ollie Watkins (£8.9m)
FWD: Omar Marmoush (£7.2m)
FWD: Yoane Wissa (£6.2m)
BENCH: Killian Cahill (£3.9m)
BENCH: Ismaïla Sarr (£5.5m)
BENCH: Cameron Burgess (£3.8m)
BENCH: Yerson Mosquera (£3.8m)
Final Thoughts
As we approach gameweek 28, FPL managers are faced with a fresh set of challenges.
With key players suffering from injury and some teams facing tough fixtures, it’s the perfect time to fine-tune your squad.
Pay close attention to matchups and consider players who could make an impact in these crucial games.
As always, a smart captaincy choice can make all the difference, so look to those in great form.
It’s also an ideal week for managers to explore potential differentials, as a unique pick could provide a valuable edge.
Keep an eye on injury updates, and plan your transfers wisely.
Here’s to a successful Gameweek 28!
