Boxing Day fixtures have an undeniable charm that captivates football fans worldwide.
Perhaps it’s the joy of relaxing with delicious Christmas leftovers while indulging in the thrill of Premier League action.
For Fantasy Premier League managers, this festive period presents a unique opportunity to gain an edge.
The quick turnaround between gameweeks means diligent managers can capitalise on their planning while others, distracted by the holiday festivities, might neglect their lineups.
Don’t be caught off guard!
In this article, we’ll get you up to date on all the FPL Gameweek 18 news and provide some FPL tips to help you optimize your team ahead of GW18.
FPL Gameweek 18 Fixtures
Everton will travel to Manchester City.
Bournemouth will host Crystal Palace.
Fulham have a trip to Chelsea.
Newcastle will welcome Aston Villa.
Nottingham Forest are at home to Spurs.
West Ham will face Southampton at St Mary’s stadium.
Wolves have a home game against Manchester United.
Liverpool take on Leicester at Anfield.
Brighton have a home clash against Brentford.
Ipswich are heading to Arsenal.
FPL Assets Leading On Form For Gameweek 18
Let’s start by looking at the current form amongst FPL assets for Matchweek 18.
Goalkeepers:
- Jordan Pickford remains first with 5.2
- Kepa Arrizabalaga moves to second with 4.4
- David Raya is tied for third with 3.8
Defenders:
- Dean Huijsen jumps to first with 6.8
- William Saliba drops to second with 6.6
- Vitalii Mykolenko is tied for third with 6.0
Midfielders:
- Mohamed Salah remains far ahead with 14.0
- Cole Palmer is still second with 9.0
- Kevin Schade moves to third with 7.8
Forwards:
- Alexander Isak stays first with 8.3
- Jamie Vardy is second with 4.8
- Matheus Cunha drops to third with 4.6
Alexander Isak Overtakes Erling Haaland
Alexander Isak has taken the Fantasy Premier League world by storm, surpassing Erling Haaland in global ownership after a string of extraordinary performances.
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