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Late-season fantasy picks to climb mini-league tables
With only two matchweeks left in the Premier League, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers seeking an edge should consider low-ownership players, according to expert FPL Heisenberg. Below are four under-the-radar selections that could make a difference in the closing stages of the season.
Jordan Pickford: Everton's shot-stopper with clean sheet potential
Despite Everton's recent defensive struggles-conceding in each of their last five matches-Jordan Pickford remains a compelling option for FPL managers. Only 13% of teams currently roster the Everton goalkeeper.
Pickford's upcoming fixtures offer promise: a home game against Sunderland, who have managed just one goal in their past three outings, and an away trip to Tottenham, a side that has underperformed at home this season. The expert anticipates at least one clean sheet for Pickford, along with opportunities for save points and bonus rewards.
Konstantinos Mavropanos: West Ham's defensive differential
With just 2% ownership, Konstantinos Mavropanos presents a high-upside defensive pick for the final two gameweeks. The West Ham centre-back faces Newcastle away and Leeds at home-both teams likely to field weakened lineups as their seasons wind down.
Mavropanos has been a standout performer defensively, averaging 12.0 defensive contributions per game over the last seven matches. He has also emerged as a set-piece threat, netting twice against Wolves and nearly adding another against Brentford. His low ownership and multi-faceted contributions make him a strong differential choice.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall: Leicester's underrated midfield asset
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, owned by 7% of FPL managers, has been one of Leicester's most consistent performers this season. Over his last 12 games, he has delivered eight attacking returns and two defensive contributions, offering multiple pathways to points.
Priced at just £5.2 million, Dewsbury-Hall provides budget flexibility for managers looking to invest in higher-value assets elsewhere. His upcoming fixtures-home to Sunderland and away to Tottenham-further enhance his appeal.
Viktor Gyokeres: Arsenal's penalty-taking forward
Viktor Gyokeres, with 16% ownership, is the highest-owned player on this list but remains a smart pick for the final stretch. The Arsenal striker has found the net 14 times in 26 Premier League starts this season and takes penalties for his side.
Gyokeres faces Burnley at home in Gameweek 37-a side already relegated-and Crystal Palace away in the final matchweek. Palace may field a rotated squad ahead of their Europa Conference League final. With Arsenal still in the title race and goal difference a potential deciding factor, Gyokeres could be pivotal in delivering big hauls, as evidenced by his two-goal, one-assist performance against Fulham in Gameweek 35.
Strategic considerations for FPL managers
As the season draws to a close, managers should weigh fixture difficulty, player form, and ownership levels when making transfers. Low-owned players like Mavropanos and Dewsbury-Hall offer the potential for significant rank improvements, while established assets like Gyokeres provide reliability in high-stakes matchups.
