#FlyBuy - GW20

Loving this time of year for FPL! The games have come thick and fast with barely a pause for breath. This week sees the first time FlyBuy has been opened up as a competition for you to pit your wits against me. Despite the New Years Eve celebrations, many of you have got involved.

The parameters for the FlyBuy pick are as follows:

1. Player must be from a current 5th to 15th placed team in the PL
2. Player must have an ownership percentage of between 3 and 20%
3. Player must not be an obvious pick; somebody who can potentially "fly"

My choice this week is a guy who had a brilliant season last year, but who hasn't managed to recapture that form this year. However, after returning from an injury lay off that saw him out between GW12-16, I predict he could begin to fly again.

With this awesome graphic from Matej (thanks mate!), my FlyBuy pick for GW20 is: Robert Snodgrass

Chief's FPL Team - Gameweek 20

Disclaimer: *FPLH reserves the right to change this team at any time. Any changes made will most likely be confirmed on FPLH's Twitter account.

2 TRANSFERS (-4 Hit):

Ivanovic & R. Morrison: OUT 

 Koscielny & Sterling: IN

I'm delighted that my risky captain pick/#CalledIt did well for me in GW 19, when many other players were rested or didn't perform. But you know what, I'm disappointed at the same time too! By Saturday night I had scored 30 with a -4 hit factored in (well above the average) and had 6 in play for Sunday. Yet I ended up with 57 points. Part of me thinks that Dzeko should have scored more goals, then again at least he scored!  By my calculation, a par score for the festive period (GWs 18, 19 & 20) is a lowly 150.  I have scored 100 from 18 & 19, so a score of 50 on New Year's Day would be the absolute minimum for me to aim for.

I didn't want to tinker with my team for GW 20, but a deluge of injuries/doubts (and Silva's) suspension has forced me into a -4 hit.  I was going to buy Mertesacker to replace Ivanovic.  But I didn't want to lock a lot of funds into defence. I decided to buy Koscielny as he is cheaper, not fatigued from the fixture jam and with 5% ownership is just about a differential.  As for my other transfer, I actually was content with R. Morrison as West Ham have favourable upcoming fixtures but he is still injured.  Nolan seemed like the ideal alternative with his recently discovered form.  But I think he is a tad over-priced, despite West Ham scoring 5 goals in 3 matches.  In the end, I opted for Sterling.  His fine run of form since 4th December could see him sneak into England's World Cup squad - all the more incentive for him to carry on with the status quo.

As for my captain, I could have easily chosen Suarez. But I think he is a tad knackered after not being rested during the festive period.  I can't see him scoring more than one at the very most v Hull.  In addition, almost everyone that has him will probably captain him.  In the end, I decided to give the armband to Walcott.  His ownership is 5 times less than Suarez's and he also has a decent home fixture which could see a goals fest.

On a final note, the Winter Wildcard is almost in play.  Use it sensibly and try doing so nearer to the end of January if you can.

Fantasy Football Hints - Gameweek 20

 #REJECT (R):

David Marshall (CAR)

Has failed to keep an away clean sheet against any top 10 team.

Facing an Arsenal team that has scored almost 2 goals a game at home.

The crisis at Cardiff versus the challenge at the Emirates could see them lose badly.

#PUNT (P):

Raheem Sterling (LIV)

Assisted 3 & scored 2 since December 4th.

Has become integral to Liverpool's goal scoring & goal creation.

Has good upcoming fixtures - best to hop on to this bandwagon now!

#HOTPICK (H):

Theo Walcott (ARS)

Has scored 4 and assisted 1 in his last 4 Premier League starts.

With no Ramsey & Ozil, he will arguably be their most potent threat from midfield.

Walcott may have had a lengthy injury lay off, but expect him to maintain his run of form.

FPLH's GW Star Picks:

Mignolet

Mertesacker

Gabbidon

Coleman

Walcott

Sterling

Navas

Nolan

Ki

Suarez

Rooney

Subs:

Mannone

Lukaku

Bardsley

McAuley

FANTASY FORECAST*:

MAN CITY TO BEAT SWANSEA (2-1).

ARSENAL TO BEAT CARDIFF (3-0).

PALACE TO BEAT NORWICH (1-0).

FULHAM & WEST HAM TO DRAW (2-2).

LIVERPOOL TO BEAT HULL (1-0).

SOUTHAMPTON & CHELSEA TO DRAW (1-1).

EVERTON TO BEAT STOKE (3-2).

SUNDERLAND TO BEAT VILLA (1-0).

WEST BROM TO BEAT NEWCASTLE (2-1).

MAN UTD TO BEAT TOTTENHAM (2-1).

*NOT TO BE USED FOR BETTING PURPOSES