<p><em>In this edition of <strong>Breaking the FPL Template Gameweek 19/20/21</strong>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Hibbo_FPL">@Hibbo_FPL</a> examines festive differentials with one eye on possible <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/ben-crellins-fpl-transfer-planning-sheet/">upcoming Double Gameweeks</a>.</em></p>
<p><em>This article will provide FPL tips to help managers break the template and achieve that desired top 10k finish.</em> <em>All data used is courtesy of the <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/opta/Hibbert/73/">Hub&#8217;s OPTA Stats tool</a>.</em></p>
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<h2>Covid &amp; Curveballs: Breaking The FPL Template Gameweek 19/20/21</h2>
<p>A sharp rise in COVID cases in the UK has impacted the Premier League with <strong>13 matches postponed in recent weeks</strong>. Following a Premier League club meeting it was confirmed that the current fixture schedule would continue, quashing fears of a circuit-breaker pause to the season.</p>
<p>The Premier League outlined a strict framework with postponements not permitted where <strong>13 outfield players and one goalkeeper</strong> from the squad list were available. Furthermore, on Monday it was confirmed that replays would be removed from the third and fourth rounds of the FA Cup.</p>
<p><strong>The removal of FA Cup replays all but confirms a possible Double Gameweek 22</strong> with talks also in progress to switch the Carabou Cup semi-finals to a single-game format. This could help clear the fixture backlog further with consecutive Double Gameweeks in 21 and 22 a possibility.</p>
<p>Surprisingly, on Wednesday in response to the current state of flux, <strong>Official Premier League added an extra Free Hit chip</strong> available from Gameweek 20. Given the lack of planning time before possible future double gameweeks expect large-scale deployment on the bonus chip.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-41905 size-large" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-23-at-09.52.32-936x1024.jpg" alt="breaking the template double gameweeks" width="936" height="1024" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-23-at-09.52.32-936x1024.jpg 936w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-23-at-09.52.32-274x300.jpg 274w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-23-at-09.52.32-768x840.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-23-at-09.52.32-610x667.jpg 610w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-23-at-09.52.32-1080x1181.jpg 1080w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-23-at-09.52.32.jpg 1198w" sizes="(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px" /></p>
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<h2>Heung-Min Son: Breaking The FPL Template Gameweek 19/20/21</h2>
<p>FPL managers looking to prepare for future double gameweeks by stock-piling high quality assets with a numerical fixture advantage should look no further than <strong>Heung Min Son (£10.3m)</strong>. The South Korean has been deployed out-of-position by Antonio Conte as a striker in a 3-5-2 system notching <strong>three goals and an assist</strong> since Gameweek 11.</p>
<p>Over the period the South Korean marksman has usurped his strike partner <strong>Harry Kane (£12.1m)</strong> as an FPL asset and demonstrated trademark efficiency. The South Korean ranks amongst midfielders per 90 minutes 23rd for shots on target (0.81) but 9th for goals (0.61), outperforming his expected goals in typical fashion.</p>
<p>Over the period, as demonstrated by the touch heat map, Kane bests Son for touches in the box (27 to 17) however the Englishman often turns provider creating a host of big chances (4) with Son a regular beneficiary.</p>
<p>Significantly, since Gameweek 11 Son boasts a majority share of corner kicks (27), boosting his immediate assist potential with Crystal Palace ranking worst for set piece attempts conceded (27) this term.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-41902 size-large" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Capture-1024x837.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="837" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Capture-1024x837.jpg 1024w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Capture-300x245.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Capture-768x628.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Capture-610x499.jpg 610w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Capture.jpg 1041w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>
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<h2>Spurs Fixtures: Breaking The FPL Template Gameweek 19/20/21</h2>
<p>In terms of fixtures, with a specific focus on the next three, Spurs rank joint-seventh on <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fixture-ticker/"><strong>Hub’s fixture ticker</strong></a> when sorted by attack. An immediate home tie against Crystal Palace holds big appeal with the Eagles without a clean sheet in their last six.</p>
<p>Spurs then embark on consecutive away ties against Southampton and Watford which look conducive to attacking returns. The Saints have demonstrated defensive frailty of late, ranking <strong>third-worst since Gameweek 12 for goals conceded (14)</strong> and failing to record a single clean sheet.</p>
<p>Over the same period, porous <strong>Watford rank fifth-worst for goals conceded (12)</strong> despite playing two games less than worst-ranked team, Leeds. In addition, Spurs have three outstanding games (Burnley, Brighton, and Leicester) to be rearranged with Tottenham&#8217;s forfeit elimination from the Europa Conference League freeing up mid-weeks.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-41901 size-large" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Spurs-fixtures-1024x386.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="386" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Spurs-fixtures-1024x386.jpg 1024w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Spurs-fixtures-300x113.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Spurs-fixtures-768x289.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Spurs-fixtures-610x230.jpg 610w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Spurs-fixtures-1080x407.jpg 1080w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Spurs-fixtures.jpg 1202w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>
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<h2>Cristiano Ronaldo: Breaking The FPL Template Gameweek 19/20/21</h2>
<p><strong>Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m)</strong> saw significant investment prior to Manchester United’s away trip to Norwich with the Portuguese proving match-winner from the penalty spot. Consecutive COVID cancellations for the Red Devils have seen Ronaldo’s ownership at the elite level dip to a <strong>differential 9%</strong>.</p>
<p>The all-time great boasts underlying numbers which bely his elder statesman status, ranking amongst forwards on season data first for shots (46). Furthermore, Ronaldo tops all forwards for <strong>big chances (12), expected goals (7.77)</strong>, and ranks second to only Michail Antonio for <strong>expected goal involvement (10.3)</strong>.</p>
<p>How Ronaldo would fit into Ralf Rangnick &#8216;s high pressing Manchester United has been subject to much conjecture but it appears that the German has found a solution. Rangnick has used a compact 4-2-2-2 system with the energetic <strong>Marcus Rashford (£9.4m)</strong> deployed as Ronaldo&#8217;s &#8220;legs&#8221; tasked with the majority of the forward press.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-41900 size-full aligncenter" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FFStuffImage-17-1.png" alt="" width="800" height="650" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FFStuffImage-17-1.png 800w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FFStuffImage-17-1-300x244.png 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FFStuffImage-17-1-768x624.png 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FFStuffImage-17-1-610x496.png 610w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></p>
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<h2>Manchester United Fixtures: Breaking The FPL Template Gameweek 19/20/21</h2>
<p>Focusing on the next three, Manchester United rank third on Hub’s ticker when sorted by attack, boasting hugely appealing attacking match-ups. An immediate visit to an abject <strong>Newcastle who have conceded the most big chances (20) in the division</strong> since Gameweek 13 bodes well for Ronaldo returns.</p>
<p>The Red Devils follow Newcastle with two home games against Burnley and Wolves who, on paper, will provide a progressively sterner test. On season data, Burnley rank fourth-worst for shots conceded (249) despite playing three fixtures fewer than worst-ranked Newcastle (286).</p>
<p>Wolves have demonstrated solid defensive numbers, ranking fifth-best for clean sheets (7) and third-best for goals conceded (14). The fixture appeal for Manchester United could be boosted in the short-term with two outstanding fixtures to be rearranged (Brentford and Brighton).</p>
<p>Changes to TV scheduling are required for Manchester United to have possible consecutive double gameweeks with Double Gameweek 22 looking most likely at present. However, should the Red Devils be handed an elusive “double-double”, Cristiano Ronaldo would be <strong>close to essential for FPL managers</strong>.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-41898 size-large" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Man-United-fixtures-1024x388.jpg" alt="breaking the template man united" width="1024" height="388" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Man-United-fixtures-1024x388.jpg 1024w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Man-United-fixtures-300x114.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Man-United-fixtures-768x291.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Man-United-fixtures-610x231.jpg 610w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Man-United-fixtures-1080x410.jpg 1080w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Man-United-fixtures.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>
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<h2>Conclusion: Breaking The FPL Template Gameweek 19/20/21</h2>
<p>In conclusion, the surprise award of a bonus free hit chip has allayed the imminent pressures of planning for imminent double gameweeks with COVID still very much a factor. <strong>Managers should leave transfers to as close to the deadline as possible</strong> to gain that all important information advantage over the field.</p>
<p>Importantly, FPL managers do not need obscure differentials to climb rank but rather get on low owned big-ticket options before that elusive big haul. I recommend <strong>Heung-Min Son</strong> and <strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong> who both represent the perfect combination of big hitting delivery over their respective careers and premium fixtures with double gameweeks around the corner.</p>

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