Gameweek 33 Transfer Trends: Garnacho IN, Son OUT

As we gear up for Gameweek 33, savvy Fantasy Premier League managers are making strategic moves to optimise their squads. Here's a look at the top 5 transfer combinations made by top managers for this pivotal week:

1. Garnacho In / Douglas Luiz Out - Alejandro Garnacho is becoming a popular choice, with managers capitalising on his recent form. Over the last 3 fixtures, Garnacho has scored 2 goals and earned 17 points, indicating a strong attacking presence for Man Utd. His expected FPL points (xFPL) of 11.27 suggest a slight over-performance, but his upcoming fixtures against Bournemouth (away), Sheffield Utd (home), and Burnley (home) offer potential for continued returns. Douglas Luiz, on the other hand, is suspended until April 27, making him a non-starter for the next two gameweeks, which includes a challenging away fixture against Arsenal.

2. Garnacho In / Bowen Out - Jarrod Bowen is currently flagged with a hip injury and a 50% chance of playing, which has likely influenced managers to transfer him out. Despite assisting twice and scoring once in the last 3 games. His next fixture is against Fulham at home, but his uncertain fitness status makes Garnacho a more reliable option.

3. Garnacho In / Maddison Out - James Maddison has had a quieter spell, with no goals or assists and just 6 points in his last 3 matches, underperforming against his xFPL of 10.0. With Spurs facing a blank in Gameweek 34 and tough fixtures against Arsenal and Chelsea in Gameweek 35, managers are looking to Garnacho, who has a more favourable run and no blank gameweeks.

4. Saka In / Son Out - Bukayo Saka has been in fine form for Arsenal, scoring once and keeping two clean sheets in his last 3 appearances, totaling 13 points. His xFPL of 12.4 aligns closely with his actual points, indicating consistent performance. Arsenal's next three fixtures are against Aston Villa (home), Wolves (away), and Chelsea (home), offering Saka opportunities to maintain his form. Conversely, Heung-Min Son has an away game against Newcastle and a blank in Gameweek 34, followed by a tough match against Arsenal in Gameweek 35. Despite scoring and assisting for a total of 17 points in his last 3 games, Son's xFPL of 17.4 suggests he's performing as expected, but the upcoming schedule and blank gameweek have influenced managers to seek alternatives.

5. Luis Díaz In / Son Out - Luis Díaz has been a standout performer for Liverpool, with 2 goals, 1 assist, and 23 points in his last 3 games. His next three fixtures against Crystal Palace (home), Fulham (away), and Everton (away) look promising for continued returns. The decision to transfer out Son in favour of Díaz is influenced by the same fixture difficulties and blank gameweek mentioned earlier.

These strategic transfers reflect the importance of fixture difficulty, player form, and injury/suspension news in top managers' decision-making processes. With the season's end approaching, every point counts, and these moves could be crucial in climbing the ranks.

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