FPL Gameweek 27 Tips: Haaland Flagged — Now What?

With Double Gameweek 26 in the rear-view mirror, Fantasy Premier League managers now face a very different challenge in Gameweek 27 — and it’s a genuine captaincy dilemma.

Erling Haaland is currently flagged with a knee issue — though he has been spotted in training — leaving managers weighing up risk versus reward.

Cole Palmer tops the projected points this week (6.1) ahead of a plum home fixture against Burnley, while in-form João Pedro, Bruno Fernandes and even differential options like Daniel Muñoz are firmly in the conversation.

In this guide, we break down the key data, projections and captaincy angles ahead of the Gameweek 27 deadline. 👇

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Top FPL Tips for Double Gameweek 27

⏰ Gameweek Deadline

Saturday 21 Feb at 13:30

📈 Most Popular FPL Transfers

1️⃣ João Pedro - 294,963
2️⃣ Palmer - 276,373
3️⃣ Semenyo - 261,466
4️⃣ Virgil - 186,404
5️⃣ Hill - 183,041

🚩 Key FPL Injury Updates

Haaland (67.5% ownership) – Pep Guardiola strongly indicated Haaland is fully fit, and the Norwegian has been pictured in training this week, suggesting he’s ready to start in Gameweek 27.

Cucurella (16.4% ownership) – Cucurella has picked up a hamstring injury. Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior hasn’t given a return date, though early reports suggested 3–4 weeks out.

Cash (10.9% ownership) – Cash has trained for the last two days and is expected to return in Gameweek 27, according to Unai Emery.

Lacroix (6.4% ownership) – Lacroix suffered an adductor injury in Thursday’s Conference League clash and looks set to miss Gameweek 27 based on Glasner’s comments.

Xhaka (3.5% ownership) – Xhaka is back available, Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris has confirmed.

Tavernier (1.1% ownership) – Tavernier has returned to training. Iraola hasn’t ruled him out for Gameweek 27, but Gameweek 28 appears more likely.

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🧢 FPL Gameweek 27 Captaincy Candidates

1️⃣ Palmer - 5.6 predicted points
2️⃣ Muñoz - 5.4 predicted points
3️⃣ Bowen - 5.1 predicted points

👉 Top 3 FPL Captain Picks for Gameweek 27 - including a differential

🤔 What’s the Best Free Hit FPL Team for Gameweek 27?

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

Palmer gets the armband 🧢

He faces a Burnley side who haven’t kept a clean sheet since Gameweek 18, conceding a league-high 17 goals in that time. 🔥

Despite their impressive 2–2 draw against Arsenal, the Algorithm is targeting Palace’s fixture against Wolves. 🦅

Wolves average just 0.64 xG and fewer than 3 shots on target per away game — both the lowest in the league. 📉

The Algorithm is clearly backing Villa to deliver against Leeds, with an attacking double-up. 🟣

While Leeds have been strong at Elland Road, they’ve picked up just 0.62 points per game away from home — the second lowest in the league. 🚧

Bowen stands out as the top differential. 🌟

Despite an underwhelming season by his standards, he still has 12 attacking returns and ranks as the fourth-highest scoring forward with 120 FPL points. 📊

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

⭐ Top FPL Players for Gameweek 27

Check out some of our other must-read FPL content for this week:

👉 Gameweek 27: The Perfect Wildcard Team

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