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 Who are the best FPL players for Gameweek 21? Expert Fantasy Premier League manager Abdul Rehman (<a href="https://twitter.com/FPL_Salah" data-clevertap-listener="true">FPL Salah</a>) guides us through the top picks.
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<h2>Best FPL players for Gameweek 21</h2>
<h3>Igor Thiago (£6.9m) - Brentford 
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Fixture: Sunderland (H)
Few players are entering this gameweek with more momentum than Thiago. 
After scoring a sensational hat trick against Everton, he now sits on 14 goals for the season.
Only Erling Haaland has scored more than him in the league. 
Brentford play Sunderland at home this week, which is another decent fixture for Keith Andrews' side.  
The Bees have been good going forward, and they are strong favourites here despite Sunderland being a decent side. 
Thiago is the focal point of the attack, and on penalties. He will no doubt score many more goals this season, and he's rated at 46% to score at any time (second) in Gameweek 21.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
Our <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions">Hub AI</a> has him as the second-highest predicted scoring forward (5.4 points) for Gameweek 21.
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Thiago's stats
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<h3>Erling Haaland (£15.1m) - Manchester City</h3>
Fixture: Brighton (H)
Erling Haaland has now blanked three games in a row, but still sits on 19 goals and four assists.
Manchester City are typically dominant at the Etihad, and Haaland continues to post elite underlying numbers for shots, big chances and xG (expected goals) so despite the mini dry spell, goals will likely flow again soon.
Brighton are an attacking side by nature, often leaving space in behind which suits Haaland.
Manchester City are the favourites to score 2.5+ goals (50%) and Haaland is also the favourite to score any time at 65%.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
The Norwegian is nailed to start, on penalties and the focal point of the top scoring team, who also boast the highest xG in the league.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
As usual, Haaland is the highest predicted scoring player (8.3 points) according to <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions">Hub AI.</a>
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Erling Haaland's stats
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<h3>Matheus Cunha (£8.1m) - Manchester United</h3>
Fixture: Burnley (A) 
Matheus Cunha’s goal last gameweek took him to four for the season, and he was a bit unfortunate not to pick up further returns. 
In the absence of Bruno Fernandes (£9.1m) and Bryan Mbeumo (£8.1m) he is the main man and talisman. 
A fixture against Burnley places him firmly as one of the best options this week, and he even enters the captaincy discussion. 
Burnley have conceded the third-most goals (37) with an expected goals conceded (xGC) of 37.2 (worst in the league). 
Cunha should also be the first choice penalty taker for as long as Bruno is out. His minutes remain golden and he won't get a better fixture all season to add to his attacking returns tally. 
The Brazilian is at 37% to score at any time and our <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions">Hub AI</a> ranks him as the second-highest predicted scoring player (6.8 points) for Gameweek 21.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
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Matheus Cunha's stats
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<h3>Bruno Guimarães (£7.1m) - Newcastle United</h3>
Fixture: Leeds United (H) 
Bruno Guimarães may not always be the first name managers consider for FPL, but he has been a great asset this season with seven goals and four assists, as well as being a nailed 90-minute player.
His home fixture against Leeds makes him one of the best options this week. Newcastle are typically strong at home, and Guimarães’ influence in midfield continues to grow. 
Leeds have also struggled away from - they have conceded 20 of their 32 goals so far on the road. 
While primarily known for his control and ball progression, Guimarães  has shown increasing attacking output, arriving in advanced positions and contributing both goals and assists.  
The Brazilian is prone to picking up defensive contribution points too, and is also on set-pieces so has many routes to points.
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Bruno Guimarães' stats
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<h3>Bukayo Saka (£10.2m) - Arsenal</h3>
Fixture: Liverpool (H)
Bukayo Saka has frustrated his owners this season. While he has been ticking along with points, he has not justified his price.  
However, his underlying numbers remain good, and we know from past seasons he can produce big hauls consistently.  
While the fixture against Liverpool in Gameweek 21 may appear tough on paper, we know that the Reds have been poor this season, and Saka’s role as Arsenal’s talisman keeps him firmly among the best options. 
The England man has also just had his rest, so should start and play 90 minutes against the league champions. 
Saka remains Arsenal’s primary attacking outlet, combining open-play threat with penalty duties. He has a lot of routes to points, which means he can get returns in even the tougher games. 
The England international has also hit the defensive contribution threshold three times. 
Saka is even a shout for the captain's armband this week and our <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions">Hub AI</a> tool agrees, rating him as the third-highest predicted scoring player (6.2 points) for Gameweek 21.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
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Bukayo Saka's stats
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<h3>Best FPL players for Gameweek 21: Abdul's rankings</h3>
I will now rank these options exclusively for Hub members.
Rankings are given for the player’s FPL potential looking at price, fixtures and overall value.
Check out our <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions">predicted points tool</a> for Hub AI's view of every player this week.
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