Captain ‘Indispensable’ Fernandes – FPL Team of the Week

Are Manchester United players now a must-have?
Having convincingly defeated the top two teams in the league and scored five goals in those matches, it’s time to consider investing in Manchester United players.

There are numerous options available, with two players making it into the Gameweek 24 Team of the Week.

This team is crafted to stay within a £100m budget, as if you were utilizing a Free Hit.
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Performance Review: Last Week’s Team

How did last week’s squad fare?

Not captaining Erling Haaland proved wise, as he only earned one point from the bench. Opting to captain Igor Thiago was less beneficial, yielding just two points!

Highlight performances came from Harry Wilson (10 points), Antoine Semenyo (8 points), and Thierno Barry (9 points), wrapping up a satisfying week with a total of 49 points.

BBC Sport’s FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 24

Goalkeeper and Defense

• Robert Sanchez, Chelsea, £4.9m – West Ham (H)
  Apologies to Hammers supporters, but I predict another clean sheet against your attackers. Sanchez is just shy of his 10th clean sheet this season and is on a favorable run with upcoming matches against weaker opposition.

• Reece James, Chelsea, £5.7m – West Ham (H)
  James’ only drawbacks stem from his fitness issues; however, when on the field, he is a significant offensive threat, having contributed to goals and assists.

• Gabriel, Arsenal, £6.9m – Leeds (A)
  While selecting Gabriel may induce some anxiety, he presents substantial scoring potential, especially during corner situations.

• James Hill, Bournemouth, £3.9m – Wolves (A)
  Hill is an excellent budget option thanks to his consistent performances, making him a worthwhile addition for cost-conscious managers.

Midfield

• Bruno Fernandes (Captain), Manchester United, £9.5m – Fulham (H)
  Fernandes has proven to be essential, consistently returning points and showing great potential as he prepares for a favorable schedule against lesser-ranked teams.

• Bryan Mbeumo, Manchester United, £8.3m – Fulham (H)
  With United’s recent upturn in form, Mbeumo is the key figure in their attack, coming off back-to-back strong performances.

• Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, £6.7m – West Ham (H)
  Given his reliable minutes and penalty duties, Fernandez stands out among Chelsea’s midfield options, especially amid recent inconsistencies with other players.

• Morgan Rogers, Aston Villa, £7.7m – Brentford (H)
  Rogers benefits from a series of favorable fixtures, providing consistent returns throughout the season.

• Antoine Semenyo, Manchester City, £7.7m – Tottenham (A)
  After scoring in several recent appearances, Semenyo emerges as one of the top options in midfield, especially as City prepares to face a vulnerable Spurs side.

Forward

• Erling Haaland, Manchester City, £15m – Tottenham (A)
  While Haaland’s performance has fluctuated, abandoning him entirely would be unwise given the overall scarcity of strong strikers currently.

• Brian Brobbey, Sunderland, £5.5m – Burnley (H)
  Brobbey is currently in great form with a budget-friendly price tag, making him a highly attractive choice for managers seeking potential gains.

Substitute Bench

• Martin Dubravka, Burnley, £4m – Sunderland (A)
• Mateus Mane, Wolves, £4.5m – Bournemouth (H)
• Omar Alderete, Sunderland, £4.1m – Burnley (H)
• Jan Paul van Hecke, Brighton, £4.5m – Everton (H)

Total cost of the team: £98.9m.

For managers navigating this FPL gameweek, assembling a squad rich in Manchester United players and other top performers can prove highly beneficial.