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The essential FPL tips and advice for Gameweek 28

6 Mar 2025
FPL GW28 Essentials

The Scout and Fantasy experts provide everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's 11:00 GMT deadline

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The Scout and Fantasy Premier League experts are providing managers with everything they need to know ahead of the Gameweek 28 deadline at 11:00 GMT on Saturday 8 March. 

Remember, four clubs WON'T have a match in Gameweek 29 so you need to plan ahead! We've got plenty of advice for you below.

Scout Selection

The Scout names the best XI for Gameweek 28, along with an Assistant Manager.

Best forwards

With Jean-Philippe Mateta (£7.5m) a major injury doubt for Gameweek 28 and Matheus Cunha (£7.0m) suspended, The Scout reveals the standout forwards for the next two Gameweeks.

Best Hall replacements

The Scout compares options in defence as Newcastle's left-back Lewis Hall (£5.0m) is ruled out for the rest of the season.

Triple-Captain Salah?

The Scout on whether you should use the Triple Captain chip on Mohamed Salah (£13.8m) at home to Southampton this weekend or if there are likely to be better opportunities later in the season.

Ones to watch

The Scout picks out five players who can deliver big returns in Gameweek 28.

Assistant Manager chip 

A look at the best Assistant Manager options for Gameweek 28.

Planning for Blank Gameweek 29

Make sure you're up to date with the schedule for Blank and Double Gameweeks, when clubs play twice or have NO Premier League fixture at all, and get tips on how to navigate them by using your chips.

Fantasy Show

Watch as FPL experts cover all the hot topics.

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FPL Pod

Kelly Somers and the panel discuss all the key issues, including the best defenders and forwards to bring in.

Club-by-club injury list

Click below to see the latest team news in our injuries page, with updates on Newcastle's Lewis Hall (£5.0m), Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta (£7.5m), Liverpool's Cody Gakpo (£7.5m) and more, plus the players who are suspended or close to a ban.

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