FPL Gameweek 28 threatened to be a disaster for those piling in on Bournemouth and Luton players for their double gameweek.

Both teams disappointed in their first fixtures at the weekend, with a clash against each other on Wednesday (March 13) a crucial one for fantasy prospects.

But a thrilling 4-3 game which saw Bournemouth emerge victorious from 3-0 down provided a boost for many FPL managers.

Here’s the highlights of the gameweek and key stats.

Updated: 14/3/24

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FPL Gameweek 28: Mixed fortunes for double gameweek picks

Dominic Solanke (£7.2m) was the runaway favourite for the captaincy this week, with two games against relegation-threatened teams.

And the 81% who backed him were glad of a second bite for the Cherries, as their first game was a fantasy disaster.

Bournemouth drew 2-2 with Sheffield United, falling 2-0 behind before goals from Dango Ouattara (£4.7m) and Enes Unal (£5.0m) levelled it up.

That was far from the full story though, with the Cherries peppering the Blades’ goal with 32 shots – the most of any team so far this week – and a league-leading expected goals (xG) tally of 3.34.

Solanke won a penalty in the 14th minute and stepped up to take it, however he slipped and this caused him to blaze it over.

It put him on minus points – an horrific sight for those who used their Triple Captain on him – but he recovered to zero with one game to go.

There was further misery for owners when he looked to have scored, only for VAR to rule the goal out for handball.

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There was not much joy for other popular Bournemouth picks, either.

Centre-back Illia Zabarnyi (£4.5m) was the fifth most popular transfer in ahead of deadline and he came away with one point, missing a rare big chance.

Goalkeeper Neto (£4.7m) was arguably at fault for both Sheffield United goals. He weakly parried a shot into the path of Gustavo Hamer (£4.9m) for the first goal and punched a corner into the back of Solanke which led to the second.

Neto did however make seven saves, leaving him on three points going into the next match.

Neto

Full-back Milos Kerkez (£4.4m) was subbed off at half-time, having been booked 10 minutes in. Replacement Ouattara went on to score 12 points via a goal, assist and maximum bonus.

But before his substitution, Kerkez had been one of the most advanced Cherries players on the pitch, registering one shot on target from inside the box.

Meanwhile, the Hatters drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace after a late Cauley Woodrow (£4.3m) equaliser.

Chiedozie Ogbene (£4.9m) missed a big chance but there was little else of attacking note from a Luton perspective. Carlton Morris (£5.2m) saw a good chance saved but it was his only shot on target of the game.

Morris was the second most popular transfer in, with around 540,000 FPL managers bringing him in.

Bournemouth 4 – 3 Luton

Luton took a 3-0 lead into half-time with goals from Tahith Chong (£4.7m), Ogbene and Ross Barkley (£5.0m) – but few could have predicted what happened next.

Solanke got a long-awaited goal, with Zabarnyi adding a second before Antoine Semenyo (£4.5m) equalised. Semenyo scored a second to clinch victory.

It was Zabarnyi’s first career goal for Bournemouth and proved a real kick in the teeth for those who went for Kerkez for the potential attacking upside.

Kerkez dropped to the bench for the Luton game and was an unused substitute, keeping him on zero points for the week.

FPL Gameweek 28: Match Centre

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Notable FPL Gameweek 28 injuries: Neto and Ederson latest

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson (£5.5m) conceded a penalty after a rash challenge on Darwin Nunez (£7.5m), leading to Liverpool’s equaliser in the 1-1 draw.

But it got worse for the Brazilian as he injured his leg in the process and was forced off shortly afterwards.

Pep Guardiola said ‘it doesn’t look good’ for his number one, which could open the door for Stefan Ortega (£3.7m) to have a run in the side.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven (£4.4m) also suffered a leg injury early in the second half of Spurs’ game against Aston Villa.

Van de Ven has already missed around two months of the season with a hamstring problem, however Ange Postecoglou played down the potential of another major setback. He said:

“‘I’m not sure, he doesn’t think it’s anything too significant.

“[It was] so disappointing for him because he was outstanding again up until that point.”

Micky van de Ven’s stats

Pedro Neto (£5.7m) had to come off in Wolves’ match against Fulham having injured his hamstring – and he is another player who has had time out this season for the same issue. Gary O’Neil said after the game:

“Pedro had a really good week. He had a scan that was completely clear. No muscle damage at all. He felt really good yesterday in training. Felt good again today.

“So just really, really disappointed that lands on me eventually, whether the decision to play him today was right or not.”

Sergio Reguilon (£4.4m) and Gabriel Martinelli (£7.7m) were two players to miss out altogether.

Reguilon is also having hamstring troubles, although Brentford boss Thomas Frank said the issue was ‘minor’ and the full-back ‘should’ be back for Blank Gameweek 29 next week.

Martinelli was absent due to a cut on his foot, which was picked up in Arsenal’s previous game.

But in better news, Pedro Porro (£5.7m) made his return from injury and played the full 90 minutes for Spurs.

And Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) got 29 minutes off the bench as he continues his recovery from a hamstring-related absence.

Pedro Porro’s stats

Full-backs catch the eye

Wolves full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri (£4.5m) has been taking up some advanced positions of late and this was particularly so against Fulham.

Starting in his usual left-back role, he ended the match as a number 10 amid Wolves’ injury issues. He had two shots on goal, both on target, and swept home from close range after a free-kick.

His versatility drew praise from O’Neil after the game, who said:

“It’s very important being able to use him in a few different positions out of necessity.

“He could roll inside and play in midfield from left back, he played as a 10 in the second half.”

Another full-back who could attract FPL interest after Blank Gameweek 29 is Daniel Munoz (£4.5m).

Crystal Palace’s January signing, who joined from Genk, picked up his first Premier League assist at the weekend.

He has played six games for the Eagles so far, with three shots in the box, one big chance and seven key passes so far. He is one to watch and could come into consideration should Palace double in Gameweek 34.

Daniel Munoz and Rayan Ait-Nouri’s heatmaps

Penalty watch: Bruno steps aside for Rashford, Mac Allister on duty

Bruno Fernandes (£8.2m) scored a penalty as Manchester United beat Everton 2-0 on Saturday (March 9).

Alejandro Garnacho (£5.0m) was brought down in the box early in the first-half and won a second 10 minutes from half-time.

But instead of Fernandes stepping up, the second spot-kick went to Marcus Rashford (£8.4m), who placed it into the bottom corner.

Explaining the decision to give Rashford the ball, the Portuguese midfielder said:

“Obviously, as I said many times, we have more than one penalty-taker and we have a list in the dressing room.

“Marcus is the second name as a penalty taker and I am more than confident whenever Marcus steps up to take a penalty,”I am more than confident that he can have the same effect as me. I did score the first one but I felt that with the second one, we should have changed because it then moves the mind a little bit of the goalkeeper.

“He has to move differently, he has to adapt to a different kind of penalty taker, so I think it was the best decision for the team in order to help us get another goal.

“It was not because I wasn’t confident I would score, because I was, but because I spoke to Marcus and asked him if he wanted to take it.

“He said ‘I would be happy to take one’, so I said ‘go ahead’.”

Elsewhere, Alexis Mac Allister (£5.8m) was on penalties for Liverpool with Salah off the pitch at the time.

Mac Allister, who was a regular penalty taker for Brighton before his move to the Reds, took it despite Nunez being on the pitch.The Uruguayan was given the responsibility against Chelsea in January but missed.

Bruno Fernandes’ stats

Key FPL Gameweek 28 stats and key takeaways

Son Heung-min (£9.9m) scored and assisted two as Spurs beat Champions League place rivals Aston Villa 4-0 at Villa Park.

There were no changes to the stats leaders below following the Chelsea v Newcastle game, however Cole Palmer (£5.7m) scored 13 points courtesy of a goal, assist and maximum bonus. His score was second best behind Son’s 17 pointer.

The Bournemouth v Luton game saw Semenyo take over Muniz for shots and shots in the box, while Solanke bettered Jean Philipps Mateta’s 1.16 xG.

Ryan Christie (£5.0m) overtook Alex Iwobi (£5.3m) for key passes, plus Alfie Doughty (£4.7m) edged out Eberechi Eze (£6.0m) for expected assists (xA).

Opta stats leaders for FPL Gameweek 28: Players

Shots – Antoine Semenyo – 11
Shots on target – Enes Unal – 6
Shots in the box – Antoine Semenyo – 8
Big chances – Jean-Philippe Mateta – 3
Goals – Antoine Semenyo – 2
xG – Dominic Solanke – 1.33
Non-penalty xG (NpxG) – Jean-Philippe Mateta – 1.16
Key passes – Ryan Christie – 8
Big chances created – Ryan Christie – 3
Assists – Alejandro Garnacho, Ben White and Son Heung-min – 2
Expected assists (xA) – Alfie Doughty – 0.92
FPL points – Son Heung-min – 17
Expected points (xPts) – Dominic Solanke – 11.29

Son Heung-min's stats

Opta stats leaders for FPL Gameweek 28: Teams

Most shots – Bournemouth – 56
Highest xG – Bournemouth – 6.02
Lowest xG – Brighton – 0.46

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