Transfer recommendations for Gameweek 19: FA Cup fixtures pose problems and possibilities
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GAMEWEEK 19 marks a unique juncture in the Dream Team calendar as it features the bulk of the FA Cup third round. Everton and Fulham's cup ties against Peterborough and Watford fall under the jurisdiction of Gameweek 18 and so the Toffees and the Cottagers will be the only clubs without two fixtures to fulfil this coming Gameweek.
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The FA Cup poses both possibilities and problems for Dream Team managers. Mismatches against lower league opponents can yield plentiful points but heavy rotation is to be expected among the top flight clubs. Thankfully, there's a full round of Premier League games to follow in midweek so it's not the end of the world if you're lacking in active players this weekend.
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In hope of providing a helping hand, allow us to present some transfer recommendations for Gameweek 19. A quick note before we get into it to say that we won't be repeating ourselves in regards to Alexander Isak (£5.9m) and Anthony Gordon (£5m) but the Newcastle pair are clearly still strong options having combined for 40 points in Gameweek 18.
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Bruno Fernandes (£6.1m). Manchester United's captain isn't everyone's cup of tea but it's simply a fact that he averages 6.7 points-per-game this season - a rate only bettered by five midfielders. The Portugal international produced a masterful performance against Liverpool last time out for a ten-point return and he'll be licking his lips at the prospect of facing relegation-bound Southampton in midweek.
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