FPL Gameweek 21 Tips: How to Prepare for the Crucial Tuesday Deadline

Fantasy Premier League managers barely have time to pause as FPL Gameweek 21 arrives with a midweek deadline, making planning, transfers and captaincy decisions more important than ever. With limited recovery time between rounds, getting your FPL tips right this week could prove decisive for rank gains.

One team firmly in the spotlight for Fantasy Premier League tips is Newcastle United, who offer one of the strongest short-term fixture runs in the game. A home clash against Leeds is followed by a trip to Wolves, placing the Magpies high on the radar for managers targeting both upside and reliability over the next two Gameweeks.

In this guide, we break down the key FPL stats, predicted points and ownership trends ahead of the Gameweek 21 deadline, before revealing the AI-generated optimal team to help you stay one step ahead in Fantasy Premier League. 👇

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Top FPL Tips for Gameweek 21

⏰ Gameweek Deadline

Tuesday 6 Jan at 18:30

📈 Most Popular FPL Transfers

1️⃣ Gabriel - 608,914
2️⃣ Thiago - 508,765
3️⃣ Rice - 478,509
4️⃣ Watkins - 386,521
5️⃣ Bruno G. - 285,167

👉 The FPL Transfers Top Managers Are Making for Gameweek 21

🚩 Key FPL Injury Updates

• Minteh (4.4% ownership) – Yankuba Minteh has a “minor chance” of returning in Gameweek 21, according to Fabian Hürzler.
• Roden (3.5% ownership) – Daniel Farke didn't completely rule out Joe Rodon but admitted Gameweek 22 was more than likely.
• Kudus (13.2% ownership) – Mohammed Kudus will "most likely" miss Gameweek 21, the midfielder had a scan on his thigh today (Monday).
• L. Paquetá (2.5% ownership) – Lucas Paquetá is “trying hard to be involved” and will be assessed tomorrow (Tuesday), according to Nuno Espírito Santo.
• Richards (2.0% ownership) - Chris Richards is not fit enough to start but he will be in the squad against Aston Villa in Gameweek 21.
• Semenyo (44.3% ownership) - Antoine Semenyo is available for Gameweek 21 – but Iraola admitted that it was probably his last game.
• Gvardiol (7.8% ownership) - Josko Gvardiol would be "out for a long time" Pep Guardiola confirmed.
• Rúben (6.6% ownership) - Ruben Dias faces 4-6 weeks on the sidelines.

🧢 FPL Gameweek 21 Captaincy Candidates

1️⃣ Haaland - 6.1 predicted points
2️⃣ Tarkowski/Keane - 5.9 predicted points
3️⃣ Thiago - 5.1 predicted points

👉 Top 3 Captaincy Picks - Including a Differential

🤔 What’s the Best Free Hit FPL Team for Gameweek 21?

The Algorithm has crunched the numbers and revealed its optimal squad — built to maximise points.

Haaland gets the armband, despite blanking in his last three games, as he faces Brighton. 🧢

The Algorithm is clearly backing an Everton clean sheet with a defensive double-up against Wolves — who have scored just 4 goals away from home this season. 🍬

There’s also a Brentford defensive double-up, facing Sunderland, who have managed just one more away goal than Wolves. 🐝

Keane stands out as the top differential. 🌟

Not only does he have a strong likelihood of a clean sheet, he’s averaging an impressive 10.5 defensive contributions per game, and has even chipped in with two goals this season. ⚽

You can also optimise your own team now using the Assistant Manager tool.

⭐ Top FPL Players for Gameweek 21

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