Poor FPL Focus had the unenviable task of taking on the 5-a-side challenge in GW7, a week where the average score across the whole of FPL wouldn’t have even got top spot in the 5-a-side standings, so it was no surprise that his picks could only muster 15 points.
This week, stepping up to take on the challenge is popular member of the community Linn.
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In Goal, Linn has selected Illan Meslier, The Leeds stopper leads the league in saves made this season, and travels to Southampton on Saturday to take on a wasteful Saints side that have only scored 6.2% of all their chances this season.
Linn has turned to a Man City side who host Burnley, and I’m sure everyone reading doesn’t need a reminder of the score line in this fixture in the last 4 occurrence, for her next two picks, Joao Cancelo and Kevin De Bruyne. Whilst Cancelo has featured in a few selections in this feature, the mercurial Belgian makes his first appearance after scoring against Liverpool last time out.
Cancelo meanwhile has yet to miss a minute in the league this season, as Man City have shown an incredible defensive resolve.
Linn’s other midfielder comes as no surprise. It’s Mo Salah. Salah averages 11.5 points be Watford throughout his time in FPL, is averaging 10.7 points in away games this season, and averages 9 points in his last 12, Saturday 12:30 kick offs.
Up Front, Linn continues to back the premium assets, choosing Cristiano Ronaldo. CR7 faces Leicester who have only managed to keep one clean sheet this season, on the opening day of the season. In terms of xG, Ronaldo is third only to Michael Antonio and Jamie Vardy this season, and he will no doubt be out to prove a point after being benched last time out.
Can Linn wrestle the top spot away from FPL Poet? We’ll find out this weekend
