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GW25 Captains: Double makes Bamford top choice

By The Scout 18 Feb 2021
Patrick Bamford

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A Double Gameweek for Leeds United lifts the captaincy potential of Patrick Bamford (£6.9m) in Fantasy Premier League.

Leeds are one of only two sides to play twice in the next round of fixtures, visiting Wolverhampton Wanderers before hosting Southampton.

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Bamford has scored 12 goals and supplied eight assists on his way to second place in the FPL forward standings, on 132 points.

His 55.1 per cent ownership will be encouraged by the poor defensive displays of his upcoming opponents.

Wolves have managed only clean sheet in their last eight outings at Molineux, while Saints have lost six successive matches.

Leeds wingers Raphinha and Jack Harrison (both £5.4m) also have the form to profit against those frail defences.

Over the last five Gameweeks, Raphinha has produced two goals and four assists, while Harrison has scored on three occasions.

Favour Ings for Double?

Danny Ings (£8.4m) has scored in back-to-back matches in all competitions ahead of his Double Gameweek 25 against Chelsea and Leeds.

When selected this season, Ings has been involved in 46 per cent of Southampton's goals, a team-leading figure.

Don't overlook one-match players

There are a number of single-Gameweek players with very favourable fixtures.

Bruno Fernandes (£11.5m) will be heavily backed with the armband at home to Newcastle United.

Manchester United’s playmaker delivered a goal, an assist and 11 points against the Magpies earlier this season.

Son Heung-min (£9.5m) also has a fine record against his weekend hosts, West Ham United.

The Tottenham Hotspur star has produced a goal and an assist in two of his last three meetings with the Hammers.

His Spurs team-mate Harry Kane (£11.0m) returned 16 points against West Ham in Gameweek 5, scoring twice and setting up Son in a 3-3 draw.

Final contenders

Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) welcomes Everton to Anfield in prolific form.

Liverpool’s Egyptian has seven goals in his last seven matches in all competitions.

Furthermore, Fantasy managers could profit from the away displays of Jamie Vardy (£10.1m).

Vardy has scored nine of his 12 goals this season on the road ahead of Leicester City's trip to Aston Villa.

Also in this series

Part 1: GW25 Kings to watch: Ings can offer double delight
Part 2: GW25 Differentials: Double lifts value of Harrison
Part 4: Who to captain in GW25? What the experts say
Part 5: Scout Selection: Dallas among Leeds triple-up
Part 6: GW25 final call: De Bruyne a major differential

Remember, the Gameweek 25 deadline is at 18:30 GMT on Friday 19 February. 

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