Zero Hero - Gameweek 12

ZERO HERO
0% PUNT PICK

This punt pick feature will recommend a super differential with ownership of 0.9% or less.  Hence the name "Zero Hero"!

Name: Roberto Pereyra
Team: Watford
Position: Midfielder
Price: £6.0M

Differential FPL choices can either be a wicked nightmare or a blessed dream. Often the beauty of a differential is that you have very little to lose and the chance to sky rocket your overall rank. Today, we are back with the 0% Zero Hero article – this differential isn’t just a normal differential, it’s an M&S Black Forest Gateau after a five course dinner differential. Crème de la crème!

As I’m traipsing through the depths and realms of the #FPL site, I succumb to last week’s punt, Josh King (BOU) that was excellently handpicked by our very own @FPLSailors. Obviously it came to no avail and Josh had a shocker of a game but that’s football, and I’m not sure I will have such a promising prospect for GW12 – but here goes….

The Watford midfielder Roberto Pereya (6.0m) immediately caught my eye, priced reasonably and boasting only a 0.6% TSB. Amazingly, Watford are as high as seventh in the premier league standings and have played surprisingly badly. The Argentine is a constant assist threat and can grab a goal here and there. He is commonly on free kicks and corners which is an added bonus for such a low owner percentage. Roberto has returned points in 4 GWs this season which baffles me to why nobody owns him. Deeney, Ighalo and Capoue are all out of the goals which could only mean one thing – Watford blank. Only joking, Roberto has the capabilities and I’m eagerly anticipating a return from him this coming GW. With Leicester at home coming up for GW12, I would be inclined give this differential a shot (no pun intended). Even for the next three games, in which Watford play Leicester and Stoke at home and WBA away, Pereyra could be absolute FPL GOLD.

In order to secure my Zero Hero choice, I gave Roberto a quick call and asked him “cheeky brace this weekend please pal?” He said “of course”, well at least I think that’s what he said, I don’t really understand Spanish. So think of me when you see Pereyra wielding away for his second goal of the game in celebration – good luck everyone, let’s hope we have some FPL luck on our side this time. 

Prediction (Points) : 5+ pts 

Written by @FPL_Opinion

Zero Hero – Gameweek 11

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ZERO HERO
0% PUNT PICK

Name: Joshua King
Team: Bournemouth
Position: Midfielder
Price: £5.4M

Introduction:

This feature will recommend a punt pick with 0% ownership.

The first ever 0% pick was an obvious choice for me. Sailing in at only 0.9% ownership and playing against Sunderland at HOME for GW 11 Joshua King is known to bang in the odd goal here and there. King has netted two goals and produced one assist so far for Bournemouth and a total of 33 points so far this season. His current form on FPL is 3.0.

His Opponents: Sunderland

Joshua faces a beaten up Sunderland side who have struggled to get points on the board so far this season. At the bottom of the Premier League table with only 2 points after 10 GW’s and without a win, Bournemouth will be hungry to add more points to the table with a win. Sunderland have conceded 20 goals so far which makes it their worst ever start to a Premier League season. Due to Sunderland’s poor form, Joshua should have a starting place in the team.

A bit about the man himself:

Joshua King was born in Norway and was signed by Man Utd in 2008 from Valerenga. The 24 year old was signed by Bournemouth in 2015 from Blackburn Rovers and has been playing for Norway’s first team since 2012 (His National side). His position is a combination of a winger and a forward. He wears the number 17 shirt.

Conclusion:

Overall, King is a mad pick and is owned by very few managers for that exact reason. He is an experienced footballer and has been coached by Sir Alex Ferguson in his early years with United. With King’s good history and upcoming fixtures he sure is an exciting addition. Priced only at £5.4M he’s a cheap midfield option and a great differential.

Prediction (Points) : 8+ pts 

Written by @FPLSailors