Fantasy Football:Top Picks for Upcoming Weeks

The first double gameweek of the campaign may have just completed but it already presents the challenge of having to deal with midweek European encounters in the forthcoming weeks. Due to issues like the rotation policy adopted by Pep Guardiola and the slump in form experienced by some players, it is essential for the fantasy football managers to make some key changes to the squad. Here are some of the great picks for the upcoming weeks:

Miguel Almiron – £6 million

Newcastle’s latest signing can be a hit and miss. At just £20 million – which is a relatively low figure in this day and age – he does not have a huge amount of pressure. After having been a major source of goals and assists for Atlanta United, Miguel Almiron can help Newcastle avoid relegation. He is a bit of an unknown in the Premier league, but he can be a successful addition.
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GUARDIOLA RUINED FANTASY FOOTBALL LAST WEEK

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola ruined fantasy football for many last week when he left out English star Raheem Sterling and Brazilian sensation Gabriel Jesus from the starting eleven. Many fantasy football players expected the forward pair to start the game, going by recent happenings. The game was against Burnley but City needed to continue with the wins and relatively high number of goals per game.

Jesus eventually made a cameo as he came on for 14 minutes as the Cityzens thrashed their opponents 3-0. One key thing in fantasy football is that only players sure to start are selected.
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