What is the best FPL Gameweek 16 Free Hit team? FPL Junior (five top 17k finishes in the last six seasons) shares his FPL tips by selecting a team each week to try and score as many points as possible. In essence, he will be playing his Free Hit Chip every single Gameweek.  Don’t forget to check out our Ultimate Guide to FPL Gameweek 16 which has everything you need to help you make the best decisions ahead of the deadline. https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fantasy-premier-league-team-reveals/

The Best Gameweek 16 Goalkeeper and Defenders

Ederson (£6.0m) and Joao Cancelo (£6.5m)

Man City face Wolves who have just scored once in their last four games, accumulating an xG of 2.6 (2nd lowest). I don’t normally like spending money on a premium keeper but the budget options aren’t that appealing this week. Cancelo carries his normal attacking threat and remains the standout Man City defender to own.

Reece James (£6.2m)

It has been four gameweeks since we last saw a return for Chelsea’s right wingback but I’m keeping the faith as he faces Leeds who are once again facing an injury crisis. Chelsea are also slightly in trouble in the midfield which may see James play in the middle of the park and it’s hard to tell whether that’s going to be beneficial or not. However, I think we’ll see a better Chelsea performance and Leeds coming up short with their lack of options at the moment. Reece James Stats

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.7m)

Liverpool have been extremely solid lately. The Reds have conceded on just one occasion in their last four games. They have been over-performing (their xGC of three shows they have been lucky) but this is the second-best over this period nonetheless. Aston Villa have been much improved under Gerrard but their attacking numbers are middle of the road. The Englishman is fixture proof in my opinion and he’s joint top for key passes (12) over the last four. Trent Alexander-Arnold Stats

The Best Gameweek 16 Midfielders

Mohamed Salah (£13.1m)

I don’t think there’s much to say here as Salah is an auto-inclusion every week. I’ve just noticed that he’s blanked once this season, so he should be in your Free Hit no matter what gameweek it is (excluding blank ones).

Bernardo Silva (£7.6m)

I’m dipping into the City midfield roulette this weekend with the in form Silva. He’s over-performing his underlying numbers but they still aren’t bad. He’s created eight key passes and had three big chances in his last four. Due to his form and rest midweek, I can’t see Pep rotating him this weekend.

Jarrod Bowen (£6.5m)

Bowen was electric against Chelsea at the weekend and his numbers have been impressive, so with Burnley this week I think he’s a great pick. Bowen and Antonio are the standout options for West Ham but the latter has been extremely mediocre over the past couple of months and at £6.4m, Bowen is a very good value mid-priced midfielder. Burnley have conceded the most shots over the last four gameweeks but their other defensive numbers haven’t been as poor. It is worth keeping in mind their fixtures over this period were kind. Jarrod Bowen Stats

Mason Mount (£7.5m)

Mount has surprised me this season with his explosive returns in short bursts, and with Leeds up next (who are massacred with injuries up and down the pitch), I think a Chelsea attacker carries a high ceiling this gameweek. Chelsea have their own problems in midfield, with several of their central midfielders unavailable, so I am slightly worried he will be playing deeper in midfield. But I think the fixture outweighs these concerns and there isn’t a standout Chelsea attacking option compared to their defence. https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/premier-league-predicted-lineups/

The Best Gameweek 16 Forwards

Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.4m)

A rest midweek means Ronaldo is certain to start at the weekend away to Norwich. There’s minimal sample size to use under Rangnick but, from watching the Palace game, I was impressed at Ronaldo and the chances he was given. There are not many premium options going forward this week (and in most weeks). While I still don’t think he’s worth the outlay in value terms, I think he’s definitely worth risking for one week on free hit. Cristiano Ronaldo Stats

Emmanuel Dennis (£5.7m)

Watford face fellow strugglers Brentford on Friday night and their front line options provide great enablers for a free hit, whether they’re at first sub or in the starting eleven. Watford rank fourth-best for shots, shots inside the box, xG and joint third for big chances over their last four games. Their attack is the perfect option to accompany players from the top sides. It really is a toss up between Dennis and Josh King, with the latter on penalties. I’ve decided to swing the other way this week – Dennis has better creativity numbers and his returns have been nothing short of a joke this season. His returns are unsustainable, but his value is too good to turn down. Dennis vs King

Callum Wilson (£7.6m)

Leicester have conceded the highest xG over the last four games (9.5), while they conceded nine goals in that period. Their backline has been an utter shambles all season and their midweek loss in Europe furthers this point. Wilson carries the added benefit of penalties and under Howe, Newcastle are a much more offensive side who look to go forward more compared Bruce.

Best FPL Gameweek 16 Free Hit Team

All stats used in the article can be found using Fantasy Football Hub’s OPTA Stats tool.

Bench

Gunnarsson (£3.9m), Henderson (£5.1m), Dalot (£4.4m) and Manquillo (£4.0m) are on the bench.

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