Shaking up Fantasy Premier League (FPL) strategies, Pep Guardiola added an unexpected twist by confirming Erling Haaland’s inclusion in City’s lineup for the upcoming clash against Burnley. This revelation sparked a frenzy among FPL managers, prompting a rush to secure Haaland in their squads fueled by the fear of missing out (FOMO).
Beyond the Haaland hype, Gameweek 23 is poised to be an intriguing one, with the Arsenal vs. Liverpool showdown standing out as the highlight. This match holds significant importance for Arsenal, who find themselves five points adrift of Jurgen Klopp’s league-leading Liverpool. A defeat could potentially leave the Gunners with a considerable gap to bridge, while a victory could inject fresh uncertainty into the title race.
As FPL managers gear up for the approaching Gameweek 23 deadline on Saturday, January 3, at 11 am (GMT), the focus now turns to assessing the Top 5 best goalkeeper picks in FPL, who hold the potential to amass maximum points in the upcoming fixtures.
Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham)
Vicario, listed as a goalkeeper for Spurs in the Fantasy Premier League, comes with a price tag of £5.3 million, ranking fourth among goalkeepers in terms of cost. Despite a recent form rating of 1.5 and an average of 3.3 points per match, Vicario secures the 17th spot in these respective categories out of 91 players.
In Gameweek 22, the goalkeeper earned 2 points, contributing to a total of 73 points for the season. Vicario has accumulated 7 bonus points, placing him in the sixth spot in the league in this aspect. His Influence, Creativity, and Threat (ICT) Index of 59.1 positions him in sixth place. With a 9.0% selection rate by Fantasy Premier League managers, Vicario is a moderately popular choice. As he prepares for the next match against struggling Everton, who have faced challenges in finding the net, managers are optimistic about Vicario’s potential to secure points in the upcoming Gameweek.
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Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa)
Priced at £5.2 million, Emiliano Martínez Romero stands as the goalkeeper for Aston Villa in the Fantasy Premier League, holding the fifth position among goalkeepers in terms of cost. With a recent form rating of 5.5 and an average of 3.4 points per match, Martínez secures the 16th spot in these respective categories out of 91 players. In Gameweek 22, the reliable goalkeeper earned 2 points, contributing to a total of 72 points for the season.
Notably, Martínez has been a bonus point magnet, amassing an impressive 12 bonus points and placing ninth in the league in this aspect. His Influence, Creativity, and Threat (ICT) Index of 53.8 position him at the ninth place. With a substantial 12.4% selection rate by Fantasy Premier League managers, Martínez is a popular choice. As he gears up for the next match against Sheffield United, who have struggled to find the net with only 19 goals so far, managers are hopeful about Martínez’s potential to secure valuable points in the upcoming Gameweek.
Ederson (Manchester City)
Priced at £5.5 million, Ederson Santana de Moraes, commonly known as Ederson, stands as the goalkeeper for Manchester City in the Fantasy Premier League, holding the second position among goalkeepers in terms of cost. Despite a recent form rating of 1.0 and an average of 2.8 points per match, Ederson secures the 21st spot in these respective categories out of 91 players. In Gameweek 22, the reliable goalkeeper earned 1 point, contributing to a total of 56 points for the season.
Notably, Ederson has not garnered any bonus points, placing him outside the top contenders in this aspect. His Influence, Creativity, and Threat (ICT) Index of 34.2 position him at the 16th place. With a notable 15.2% selection rate by Fantasy Premier League managers, Ederson remains a popular choice. As he prepares for the next match against Brentford, where a clean sheet is anticipated, managers are optimistic about Ederson’s potential to contribute to a solid defensive performance in the upcoming Gameweek.
Bernd Leno (Fulham)
Priced at £4.8 million, Bernd Leno is the designated goalkeeper for Fulham in the Fantasy Premier League, occupying the ninth position among goalkeepers in terms of cost. With an impressive recent form rating of 5.0 and an average of 3.7 points per match, Leno secures the tenth spot in these respective categories out of 91 players. In Gameweek 22, the goalkeeper delivered a standout performance, earning 8 points and contributing to a total of 81 points for the season. Leno has been a bonus point contributor, amassing an impressive 12 bonus points and placing third in the league in this aspect.
His Influence, Creativity, and Threat (ICT) Index of 65.1 position him at the third place. Notably, Leno boasts a notable 16.1% selection rate by Fantasy Premier League managers, making him a popular choice. As he gears up for the next match against Burnley, where a clean sheet is expected, managers are optimistic about Leno’s potential to bolster their defensive points, especially against a Burnley side that has struggled, scoring only 22 goals this season and currently sitting at the second-to-last place at the bottom of the Premier League table.
Djordje Petrovic (Chelsea)
Priced at £4.5 million, Djordje Petrovic serves as the goalkeeper for Chelsea in the Fantasy Premier League, holding the 23rd position among goalkeepers in terms of cost. Displaying excellent recent form with a rating of 6.5 and an average of 3.9 points per match, Djordje Petrovic secures the sixth spot in these respective categories out of 91 players. In Gameweek 22, the goalkeeper earned 3 points, contributing to a total of 27 points for the season.
While Djordje Petrovic has only accrued 3 bonus points, placing him at the 23rd spot in the league, his Influence, Creativity, and Threat (ICT) Index of 18.8 position him at the same rank. With a modest 1.2% selection rate by Fantasy Premier League managers, Djordje Petrovic is a less commonly chosen option. As he readies himself for the upcoming match against Wolves, where he showcased notable saves in the previous encounter against Liverpool, managers are cautiously optimistic about Djordje Petrovic’s potential to make impactful contributions and secure points in the next Gameweek.
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