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In this week’s column, we look at why you should captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic and provide three tips ahead of the midweek action.

But first, a shout out to these tactical geniuses who top our Sport360 fans league going into this week!

 

WHO TO PICK AS CAPTAIN

Adam Lallana [7.6m] was the pick for captain in Gameweek 22 but proved to be a disappointment. He struck the crossbar and then headed over the target from close range in Liverpool’s 3-2 loss at home to Swansea City.

This week, Zlatan Ibrahimovic [11.7m] is the pick for the captaincy. The Swede also disappointed in his last league outing as Manchester United needed an injury-time equaliser from Wayne Rooney to salvage 1-1 draw away to Stoke City.

However, Jose Mourinho’s men welcome Hull City to Old Trafford on Wednesday and can ill-afford to lose more ground in their bid for a top four spot.

Ibrahimovic has been one of the most consistent performers over the last 10 Gameweeks or so and should get back on track in midweek.

And then there’s the final selling point. If United score, Ibrahimovic will probably have something to do with it, that’ a fact. And against Hull at home, they really should score.

THREE TIPS FOR THE MIDWEEK ACTION

EVERTON PROVIDE GREAT VALUE

In recent weeks, Everton have suddenly sprung into action and may well be one of the most in form teams at the moment. They still have a great run of fixtures ahead of them starting with Stoke City on Wednesday.

Also, so many of their players represent great value for money. Tom Davies [4.4m] is a handy option in midfield, scoring 20 points over the last three rounds.

Romelu Lukaku [9.6m] went through a dry spell but is firing once again with three goals and an assist in his last five.

Meanwhile, Seamus Coleman [5.6m] has been racking up the points. He’s kept four clean sheets in the last five games, scoring once and providing an assist as well.

PAUL POGBA COULD PUT YOU AHEAD

A footballer with his own hashtag on Twitter shouldn’t really be an option if you’re looking for a tidy differential but his [8.5m] price tag coupled with the fact that he plays in central midfield rather than in the final third, has deterred FPL managers.

However, he’s been quietly scoring points at a decent and with United’s fixtures list at the moment, there’s every chance that he could get a few more.

He’s a bit of a gamble no doubt but does get among the chances and is owned by only 11% of the fantasy teams.

TIME TO DROP THESE FPL FAVOURITES

JERMAIN DEFOE

Jermain Defoe will always score goals because that’s simply what Jermain Defoe does. He’s done brilliantly for Sunderland this season with little help but with their current run of games, he may find it harder to maintain his impressive scoring rate.

ADAM LALLANA

Things change ever so quickly in football. Lallana was our choice for captain only last week but there’s no getting away from the fact that Liverpool’s season is falling apart. Knocked out of two cups in four days, the Premier League is all they’re playing for. With Sadio Mane on his way back from AFCON, they may regain some form but Lallana’s purple patch appears to have run out while he’s also carrying a knock ahead of this Gameweek.

EDEN HAZARD

Chelsea are still going strong but Eden Hazard has gone off the boil a bit. He’s still managed two assists in his last five but that’s not good enough for 10.2m. There’s far better value out there, Tottenham duo Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen for example.

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