Glasner Shines Again While Palmer Frustrates FPL Managers
Alright, let’s dive into the latest Premier League action and the big talking points from Gameweek 27, especially in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) world. If you’ve been keeping up, you’d know that Oliver Glasner is making waves again, while Cole Palmer left a lot of fantasy managers disappointed.
Starting with Glasner—this man is turning out to be an absolute gem in the Assistant Manager standings. Crystal Palace was up against Aston Villa, a team sitting five places above them before the game. But Glasner’s side didn’t just show up—they dominated. A 4-1 victory at Selhurst Park not only secured the three points but also gave Glasner back-to-back 20-point hauls in FPL. That puts him second in the Assistant Manager rankings, just two points behind Everton’s David Moyes. Not bad for someone who was a bit of a wildcard pick, right?
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Now, let’s talk about the FPL captaincy headache. A lot of managers took a risk by captaining Cole Palmer, banking on Chelsea’s favorable home fixture against Southampton. Nearly half of the top 100 fantasy managers overall went with Palmer, hoping for a big score. But here’s where things took a turn—Palmer blanked again. That’s now five blanks in six appearances. Even though he managed seven shots in the game, he just couldn’t convert. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah, the ever-reliable pick, was captained by 53 of the top 100 managers and delivered a solid performance once again. Sometimes, playing it safe pays off.
Over in the transfer market, Enzo Maresca was the most-bought manager in FPL this gameweek. And those who picked him up were rewarded nicely—Chelsea’s 4-0 win over Southampton meant Maresca racked up 12 points. However, it wasn’t all good news for managers who backed Vitor Pereira. Despite his previous form, Wolves couldn’t get the job done against Fulham, costing Pereira’s owners valuable points.
Another storyline? Seller’s remorse. Morgan Rogers, who had been blanking for six straight games, was sold by over 733,000 managers. And what does he do? Scores a goal in Villa’s loss to Palace. It’s one of those classic FPL moments where the player you finally give up on punishes you the very next game.
Looking ahead, all eyes are now on the big midweek fixture—Liverpool vs. Newcastle. If you didn’t captain Salah, you might still have a chance. Interestingly, most of his biggest hauls this season have come in away matches, so we’ll see if that trend continues.
The Premier League table is still incredibly tight, and every gameweek is proving to be a rollercoaster for both teams and FPL managers. Whether you’re celebrating another Glasner masterclass or cursing Palmer’s inconsistency, one thing’s for sure—this season is far from predictable.
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