Transfers recommendations ahead of Gameweek 18: Antonee Robinson and Anthony Gordon among short-term options
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WHAT better way to mark the beginning of 2025 than with a shed-load of Dream Team points?. The festive season may be at an end but football shows no sign of slowing down with Gameweek 18 set to incorporate three competitions. After a full round of Premier League fixtures, Arsenal, Newcastle, Tottenham and Liverpool will compete in the Carabao Cup semi-finals in midweek while Everton and Fulham will play in the early FA Cup third round games on Thursday night.
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And that brings us onto our first transfer recommendation for Gameweek 18... Antonee Robinson (£4m). The Cottagers' left-back has arguably been the Premier League's best player in his position this season and there's rarely been a better time to back him in the world of Dream Team.
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Robinson averages 5.9 points-per-game in 2024/25 and leads the way for assists among defenders with seven. Not only that, no other asset in his position has earned more bonus points than the USA international (24) at this stage. Fulham are due to host both Ipswich and Watford in Gameweek 18, a favourable double header on paper.
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Marco Silva may choose to rest one of his key players against Championship opposition in the FA Cup but Robinson is still a strong option if he's only deployed against the Tractor Boys on Sunday. The 27-year-old may not be a long-term selection as he'll fall behind in fixtures when the European competitions resume in Gameweek 20 but he's a smart one-week punt.
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