After this international break, the great Doubles Game in week 29 where dozens of teams will play twice. Thus, the biggest double of the season will see many Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers activating their Bench Boost chips, hoping to earn points from all 15 team members.
Using our Seasonal Code, here's what Double Gameweek 29 looks like, in order of perceived difficulty.
Bench Boost is a valuable chip and FPL managers will aim to maximize its potential by ensuring all 15 players are good picks. However, such depth of pool can lead to problems later on when a large portion of the budget is not spent each week. That's why Bench Boost is perfect for players who have great equipment but at a cheap price that doesn't require a future transfer to downgrade them.
Here are some of the best and most talked about cheap midfielders and strikers for Gameweek 29 Bench Boost, with the goalkeepers and defenders mentioned yesterday.
CENTER UP TO £5.5M
Kaoru Mitoma (£5.5m) v Brentford (h) + Bournemouth (a)
With so much attention lately going to Brighton and Hove Albion's 'M' midfield trio, let's keep it short. Since Gameweek 17 restarted, the Seagulls have scored more than two goals per game, with discrete wins over Everton, Liverpool and West Ham United making them strong contenders in the top four.
Japanese player Kaoru Mitoma made his debut at Gameweek 14. Six goals and five assists came in the next 13 league games, making him a strong contender for the captain's armband for that promising double header.
Alexis Mac Allister (£5.5m) v Brentford (h) + Bournemouth (a)
While Mitoma leads in touchdown in the area and goal conversion rate since Game Week 14, Alexis Mac Allister leads in shots and expected goals (xG).
Things get even better after moving into an advanced No. 10 role in Gameweek 23, as he's the league lead for xG (3.94) at this point. In addition to the penalties, this also makes the Argentinian an option for the captain's armband.
Solly March (£5.1m) v Brentford (h) + Bournemouth (a)
It was a controversial period for owner Solly March, after he was denied a goal against Leeds United. A few days later, he scored the decisive goal against Crystal Palace - his sixth since starting again, after two years without a goal.
Like Mitoma and Mac Allister, March has had its own set of strengths since Gameweek 14, beating the pair to create big chances, shots from inside the box and an expected scoring engagement. (xGI).
If FPL managers can successfully navigate Brighton's Week 32 Empty Match - whether by a free kick or a regular transfer - then having at least one of these trios seems to be the essential, as three future doubles are yet to be scheduled.
Said Benrahma (£5.5m) v Southampton (h) + Newcastle (h)
Far from the south coast, Said Benrahma scored a bold goal against Aston Villa last time out and was a cheap replacement for Jarrod Bowen (£8.0m) for West Ham United's home tie.
The 2021/22 campaign kicks off with Benrahmania, rapidly rising from £6.0m to £6.6m after three goals and two assists in his first five games. Things have fallen apart since then, but he's been back quietly lately.
With 12 appearances in the last 15 league games, they have scored 4 goals and 2 assists in that span. In fact, as of Gameweek 13, Benrahma is fifth on shots on target - more than any Brighton or Arsenal midfielder.
Andreas Pereira (£4.3m) v Bournemouth (a)
Abandoned by many in recent weeks, Andreas Pereira has reminded regulators that he is a cheap pick by giving a two-time support to Brentford in Gameweek 26.
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