Fantasy Premier League: Top Picks for Blank Gameweek 29

This weekend, with four teams absent from Premier League matches, it sets the stage for a significant Gameweek for FPL managers as the season reaches its climax.

Here’s a rundown of the top players for FPL Blank Gameweek 29, based on Fantasy Football Hub’s AI-forecasted points. If you’re uncertain about your next FPL decision, check out your AI-recommended transfers here!

Defender: Gabriel vs Chelsea (H) – 4.7 points

Arsenal continues to be a solid defensive choice in FPL this season, currently sitting third for clean sheets with 10. They’ve allowed the fewest significant chances against them (38), and have conceded a league-best of just 24 goals. Furthermore, they’ve kept two clean sheets in their last four Gameweeks.

The previous encounter ended in a 1-1 stalemate, but Chelsea are currently struggling away from home. They haven’t achieved a clean sheet on the road since 2025, conceding nine goals while managing only three goals themselves. This is promising for Arsenal, suggesting a possible victory and a clean sheet.

Gunners centre-back Gabriel plays a crucial role in their clean sheet prospects and poses a goal threat during set pieces, netting three goals and providing two assists this season. He ranks third among defenders for big chances, having had eight, and has taken 20 shots in the box this campaign.

Midfielder: Bruno Fernandes vs Leicester City (A) – 5.4 points

Manchester United’s captain, Bruno Fernandes, is the most sought-after transfer for Gameweek 29, given his combination of form and favourable fixture. Over the last three Gameweeks, he’s been involved in four goals—scoring twice and assisting twice. Plus, he’s entrusted with penalty duties.

The Red Devils are set to face Leicester City this weekend, who are mired in a five-match losing streak, having conceded 13 goals during this period. They’ve only managed one clean sheet all season while occupying a relegation spot. Fernandes is an excellent option for managers employing the Free Hit chip this week.

Bruno’s standout fantasy performance came earlier this season against Leicester, amassing 17 fantasy points—a feat including two double-digit scores. In that match, Manchester United secured a 3-0 victory with Fernandes contributing to all three goals, registering one goal and two assists.

Forward: Erling Haaland vs Brighton (H) – 7.1 points

With key competitors like Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak absent this weekend due to their League Cup final postponements, Erling Haaland emerges as the top predicted pick by AI for this Gameweek.

The Manchester City striker is currently in hot pursuit of the Golden Boot with 20 goals to date. He found the net in their last meeting, which unfortunately ended in a 2-1 defeat to the Seagulls. Nevertheless, Haaland is in good form, boasting two goals and one assist across his last four league appearances.

Haaland has consistently delivered attacking returns in every home game he’s started in 2025, showcasing his prowess at the Etihad. Fantasy managers are likely to reshuffle their high-value players to accommodate the £14.7 million striker, given his prominent captaincy prospects.

Hidden Gem: Antoine Semenyo vs Brentford (H) – 5.3 points

This weekend’s match between Bournemouth and Brentford presents a critical opportunity for FPL managers, especially those using the Free Hit chip during this blank Gameweek. Bournemouth has netted 18 goals in 2025, placing them fourth in the league rankings.

The recent return of Evanilson from injury has altered Bournemouth’s attacking tactics, with Antoine Semenyo initially shining as a key midfield option earlier in the season. However, since the start of the new year, Justin Kluivert has surged in popularity, making Semenyo a more obscure choice, featured in just 8.7% of teams.

Semenyo has been a reliable starter this season, regularly playing the full 90 minutes and contributing 12 goal involvements: seven goals and five assists. The only drawback for potential investors is his solitary assist in the last four Gameweeks.