Who are the best FPL players for Gameweek 20?

Four-time top 1k and 5-time top 5k finisher Abdul Rehman uses the Hub's OPTA, Prediction, Comparison and Fixture tools to identify the best Fantasy Premier League budget and premium defenders, midfielders and forwards for our Gameweek 20 FPL teams.

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Who are the Best FPL Defenders For Gameweek 20?

Trent Alexander Arnold (£8.3m) – Liverpool

Fixture: Leicester City (a)

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been one of the best value assets in the game this season and even at his increased price of £8.3m is still worth every penny. He has two goals and eight assists with 8 Shots in the Box and an xG of 1.81.

He has also created 61 Chances (1^st) with an xA of 6.05 (2^nd) and racked up an impressive 27 bonus points, in which he has managed the maximum 3 in eight games.

He is simply a must-have and can haul against any opposition.

Liverpool travel to the King Power to play Leicester City in Gameweek 20. The Fox’s have been good in the final third scoring 30 goals (4^th) with an xG of 26.6 (6^th). However, they do come up against a solid defence here.

The Reds have conceded 15 goals (4^th) with an xGC of 19.0 (2^nd). Their defensive stats are great and even though they have a tough fixture in terms of keeping a clean sheet they will still be favourites to win this one and it wouldn’t be a surprise if they did manage to keep Leicester City out.

More importantly with Trent, his attacking threat is so high that he will still be one of the best defenders for this week. He is on most set-pieces also so will always have many avenues to points.

He is the 2^nd highest predicted points scorer (5.4) amongst defenders according to our Points Prediction Tool and he is also at 61% for anytime returns.

Trent Alexander-Arnold Stats. best defenders gameweek 20

Trent Alexander-Arnold Stats

Joao Cancelo (£6.9m) – Manchester City

Fixture: Brentford (a)

Joao Cancelo registered yet another assist last Gameweek to take his tally of attacking returns to one goal and seven assists. He has 10 Shots in the Box with an xG of 3.27 (1^st amongst defenders) and he has also created 25 Chances with an xA of 3.43 (2^nd amongst defenders). Manchester City conceded more than one goal for only the second time this season last Gameweek against Leicester City.

The Citizens play Brentford (a) in Gameweek 20 which is another kind fixture for them. City are again the favourites to keep a clean sheet (60%) according to the bookmakers.

And it's no surprise as their defensive numbers are levels above the rest of the league. They have only conceded 12 goals (1^st) with an xGC of 14 (1^st). This is despite conceding three goals to Leicester last Gameweek.

Brentford have scored 21 goals (14^th) with an xG of 23.6 (9^th) which puts them about mid-table when it comes to attack but they will do extremely well to score this Gameweek.

Our Points Prediction Tool has Cancelo as the 2nd highest scorer amongst defenders (5.4 points) and also at 63% for anytime returns.

Joao Cancelo Stats. best premium defenders gameweek 19

Joao Cancelo Stats

Reece James (£6.4m) – Chelsea

Fixture: Brighton (H)

Reece James has four goals and five assists with 11 Shots in the Box and an xG of 2.22 (2^nd amongst defenders) and has created 35 Chances with an xA of 3.40 (3^rd among defenders).

Chelsea have been a little leaky at the back recently with only one clean sheet in the last eight games but they have a good fixture this week for clean sheet prospects.

The Blues welcome Brighton to Stamford Bridge in Gameweek 20. The Seagulls haven’t been the best going forward and have only managed 16 goals (17^th) with an xG of 20.7 (15^th).

They have struggled in the final third and ultimately their good defence has saved them from being further down the table.

Chelsea have conceded 13 goals (2^nd) with an xGC of 20.5 (4^th). Although they have slipped down the defensive rankings recently they are still in the top three defences in the league. This is backed up by the fact bookmakers have Thomas Tuchel’s men as the second favourites to keep a clean sheet (54%) in Gameweek 20 also.

Also with James he will always have chances of attacking returns.

Our Points Prediction Tool ranks him as the 2^nd highest predicted scoring defender (5.4) for Gameweek 20 and he is also at 62% for anytime returns.

Reece James Stats

Alex Telles (£5.0m) – Manchester United

Fixture: Burnley (H)

Alex Telles has now started the last five games under the new manager and seems to have that left-back spot. Manchester United have kept two clean sheets in their last three games at the time of writing.

They have another great fixture this week to keep a clean sheet in as they welcome Burnley to Old Trafford. The Clarets have only scored 14 goals (18^th) with an xG of 16.1 (20^th).

Although United’s defence has been average this season with 24 goals conceded (9^th) with an xGC of 25.8 (10^th) this does look like a game in which you would fancy them to keep a shutout in.

The bookmakers also have Man United as the third favourites to keep a clean sheet (51%) in Gameweek 20 and they are also second favourites to score 2.5+ goals (39%).

Telles is an attacking full-back who is on corners and free kicks so this game bodes well for him for both attacking and defensive returns. If he carries on getting starts he will be great value for £5.0m especially with United’s kind fixtures and double Gameweeks coming up.

Alex Telles Stats. top 5 best defenders gameweek 20

Alex Telles Stats

Who are the Best FPL Midfielders For Gameweek 20?

Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m) – Manchester City

Fixture: Brentford (a)

Kevin De Bruyne has had a slow season due to injury troubles but he has now started the last three games picking up three goals. He has played 90 minutes twice and 70 minutes last Gameweek so is now up to full speed fitness-wise. In eight starts this season he has 17 Shots in the Box with an xG of 2.10 while also creating 35 Chances with an xA 3.60.

Manchester City travel to London to take on Brentford in Gameweek 20. The Bees have conceded 24 goals (8^th) with an xG of 22.9 (7^th). They haven't been too bad defensively but they come up against a rampant City side who just look too good at the moment.

The Citizens have scored 50 goals (1^st) with an xG of 46.3 (1^st) and have scored a massive 17 goals in their last three league games. They have also won their last 9 league games and I don’t see Brentford causing them many problems here.

City are by far the favourites to score 2.5+ goals (50%) and with the number of goals they are scoring. The Belgian is sure to be involved with his high goal and assist threat.

Our Price Prediction Tool also has De Bruyne as the 3^rd highest predicted scoring midfielder (6.6) for Gameweek 20 and also at 67% for anytime returns (2^nd overall).

Kevin De Bruyne Stats. best midfielders gameweek 20

Kevin De Bruyne Stats

Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) – Liverpool

Fixture: Leicester City (a)

Mohamed Salah has only blanked twice this season and has 15 goals and 10 assists. He has 57 Shots in the Box (1^st) with an xG of 12.90 (1^st). He has also now created 46 Chances with an xA of 7.60 (1^st).

Liverpool play Leicester City in Gameweek 20 in what looks like a very enticing fixture for them from an attacking perspective.

The Fox’s have been terrible in defence conceding 33 goals (17^th) with an xGC of 29.8 (17^th). Their defensive numbers have been at relegation standard but their goals scored have bailed them out.

Liverpool continue to score goals at an impressive rate scoring 50 goals (1^st) with an xG of 45.9 (2nd) in only 18 games. They will no doubt add to their tallies here and it looks like another fixture in which Salah will continue his insane rate of attacking returns.

It will come as no surprise that the Egyptian is 1^st for predicted points (7.2) amongst all players for Gameweek 20 according to our Points Prediction Tool.

The bookmakers also have Salah at 60% to score at anytime which puts him top of the pile yet again.

Mohamed Salah Stats. best players fpl gameweek 20

Mohamed Salah Stats

Diogo Jota (£8.1m) – Liverpool

Fixture: Leicester City (a)

The Portuguese forward has 10 goals and one assist in 15 starts with 44 Shots in the Box (3^rd) with an xG of 9.07 (2^nd) and has created 27 Chances with an xA of 4.31 (6th).

Liverpool were involvned in one of the games which was postponed in Gameweek 19 so the Reds will be well-rested for this fixture whereas their opponents just played three days earlier.

As mentioned above Jurgen Klopp’s men have a very favourable fixture due to Leicester’s poor defence. With them also having the advantage of an extra six days rest this could be another fruitful game for Diogo Jota.

He has started and scored in his last two games playing 90 minutes and I think he should start over Firmino given he is clearly first choice now. However there is still a chance of rotation so that would take him out of the equation for captaincy.

The Brazilian is a threat to his minutes but with no game last Gameweek I am confident Jota will start this one.

I wouldn’t be surprised with another big scoreline in this game and with Jota’s underlying numbers and output he is likely to come away with something again.

The bookmakers also Diogo Jota as the 3^rd favourite to score at anytime at 50%.

Diogo Jota Stats. Best budget midfielders gameweek 20

Diogo Jota Stats

Heung-Min Son (£10.5m) – Spurs

Fixture: Southampton (a)

Heung-Min Son has now scored four goals and one assist in his last four games and over the season has managed eight goals and three assists. He has 20 Shots in the Box with an xG of 6.15 and has also created 28 Chances with an xA 2.39.

He is now the second-highest scoring midfielder in the game.

Spurs travel to St. Marys to take on Southampton who have conceded 28 goals (14^th) with an xGC of 26.4 (13^th). Antonio Conte’s men will be favourites for this one as they do now look a totally different side to when he took over.

The main beneficiaries since the Italian took charge over has been the South Korean who has four goals and one assist under his tenure.

Son has been their talisman this season. He is their top scorer with a 52% Goal Involvement and he will score well throughout the season.

He is clearly thriving under the new system and with the £1.5m price difference between him and teammate Harry Kane (£12.1m) I still believe him to be the best FPL asset at the club.

Our Points Prediction Tool ranks him as the 5^th highest predicted points scorer (6.1) in Gameweek 20 and he is also at 57% for anytime returns.

Heung-Min Son Stats

Who are the Best FPL Forwards For Gameweek 20?

Michail Antonio (£7.8m) – West Ham United

Fixture: Watford (a)

Michail Antonio finally got off the mark last Gameweek as he came on as a halftime substitute. He now has seven goals and five assists with 37 Shots in the Box (5^th), and an xG of 6.80 (6^th). He has also created 36 Chances with an xA of 4.72 (4^th). With his rest in Gameweek 19, he should definitely start in this game.

West Ham United have another good fixture from an attacking viewpoint. They take on Watford who have conceded 31 goals (15^th) with an xGC of 29.8 (17^th). They have also played a few games less than the teams worse off than them defensively.

The Hammers have been in a bit of a slump with no wins in their last four but they are still scoring goals. They have scored 30 goals (4^th) with an xG of 27.1 (5^th) and have a plum tie this Gameweek to add to that.

Looking at Antonio’s stats historically it was only a matter of time before he started scoring again and with the good fixtures on the horizon, he will surely add to his attacking returns. The reason he was benched against Southampton was due to him contracting Covid and not being able to train fully so he will be odds on to start and play the full game.

Antonio is actually ranked 3^rd amongst forwards for predicted points (6.0) according to our Points Prediction Tool and is also at 44% to score anytime.

Michail Antonio Stats

Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m) – Manchester United

Fixture: Burnley (H)

At the time of writing the Portuguese international has seven goals and two assists with 39 Shots in the Box (3rd) with an xG of 7.77 (3rd) while also creating 11 chances with an xA of 2.53. He has been Manchester United’s talisman this season and has another great fixture in Gameweek 20.

The Red Devils face Burnley at home in Gameweek 20 which should be a straightforward affair for them and one in which Ronaldo will fancy his chances. They have conceded 21 goals (6^th) with an xGC of 24.8 (9^th). Bear in mind they have only played 15 games so far due to covid related postponements.

Man United have scored 26 goals (5th) with an xG of 26.4 (6th) in only 17 games. They will be strong favourites to win this one and the bookmakers also rank them as the second most likely team to score 2.5+ goals (39%) in Gameweek 20.

Also with a Goal Involvment of 47% in the games he has played he will be the most likely to get some attacking returns again.

Our Points Prediction Tool also ranks him 2^nd amongst forwards for predicted points (6.8) for Gameweek 20 and also has him at 58% to score anytime (2^nd overall.).

Cristiano Ronaldo Stats. best forwards for gw20

Cristiano Ronaldo Stats

Harry Kane (£12.1m) – Tottenham Hotspur

Fixture: Southampton (a)

Harry Kane has now scored in back-to-back games for this first time this season and has three goals and one assist with 26 Shots in the Box and an xG of 5.82. He has also created 19 Chances with an xA 3.86.

He has been poor by his high standards but he was still underperforming according to his stats and that seems to be evening out now.

Spurs have scored 12 goals since the arrival of Antonio Conte and are unbeaten in the league under him with four wins and two draws. The North London club come up against Southampton in Gameweek 20 who have conceded 28 goals (14^th) with an xGC of 26.4 (13^th).

The Saints did register their first win in seven games in a tough away game against West Ham last Gameweek and they will be underdogs going into this game again.

Kane looks to be putting his chances away now and he will again be among the top forwards option for this week. He has proven over the years he can both score and assist and register big hauls.

The England forward is rated as the 4^th highest predicted scoring forward (5.8 points) according to our Points Prediction Tool and he is also at 47% to score at anytime. With the turnaround in his and Spurs performance over the last six games, I can see him getting in on the action again.

Harry Kane Stats. best captains gameweek 20

Harry Kane Stats

Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m) – Chelsea

Fixture: Brighton (H)

Romelu Lukaku was another one who scored coming off the bench at half time. He grabbed his first goal since Gameweek 4 where he has missed out plenty of games through injury and covid. He now has four goals and one assist with 18 Shots in the Box and an xG of 2.66. He has also created 15 Chances with an xA of 2.19.

Chelsea have a home fixture against Brighton in Gameweek 20 who are a good defensive side. They have only conceded 17 goals (4^th) with an xGC of 21.1 (5^th).

However, Chelsea are a really good side going forward and with their main striker now back fit and in the goals I can’t see the Seagulls keeping them at bay. The Blues have scored 42 goals (2^nd) with an xG of 38.6 (3^rd) and 22 of their goals have come at home.

They clearly moved up a gear when the Belgian came on against Aston Villa using his physical presence to cause them all sorts of problems. With him now getting a whole half under his belt he will surely start in Gameweek 20 against Graham Potters men.

Chelsea are the third favourites to score 2.5+ goals (37%) in Gameweek 20 and if Lukaku stays fit he will be their main source of goals going forward for sure.

He is already proven in the Premier League with 117 goals and 63 assists.

Romelu Lukaku Stats. best fpl players gw20

Romelu Lukaku Stats

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