There are fixture postponements this weekend.
But not due to coronavirus.
Not even due to the weather.
Due, of course, to the Carabao Cup final, in which Aston Villa and Manchester City will go head to head for the first domestic silverware of 2020.
But while they’re fighting it out, there is still a solid programme of Premier League action.
And there are once again chances to make decisive gains as your Fantasy League standings hot up.
And it’s a big game for more than one reason at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.
Not only is there a long-standing rivalry between Brighton and Crystal Palace, but there is extra spice this season, with a win for either side doing potentially serious damage to the other’s chances of pulling away from the relegation battle.
Roy Hodgson’s men have the highest average age of any Premier League squad, and that may be responsible for their slowdown in the second half of the season.
But for Brighton, it’s their young stars that have shone this season – and in 25-year-old Belgian Leandro Trossard they have a talent who could attract the attention of bigger clubs.
He has three goals and five assists in just 14 Fantasy League appearances this season, and could well be a shrewd buy if you are looking further afield from the usual suspects.
Manchester United’s trip to Everton – a key fixture in the race for European spots – also promises much.
We called out Bruno Fernandes when he arrived at Old Trafford as having the potential to impact United’s season – and in turn, bring you vital points in your leagues – but no one saw it going as well as this.
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Lastly the Toffees’ Bernard may be one to keep an eye on.
With two assists and three goals in only 12 Fantasy League appearances this term, he has clear potential to be a big points scorer if he gets pitch time.
