Premier League Gameweek Fantasy Football Picks – Round 24

01/29/2026 2519

Deadline: Saturday, 31 January, Saturday, 15:30 GMT.

Gameweek 24 starts with just 4 points separating the top 3 teams and with Haaland having not scored any goals from open play in his last 7 EPL appearances. What does this mean for your Fantasy Football team, however?

GW24 in the FPL offers a chance to bank steady minutes while chasing a few explosive hauls. The squad below blends dependable defenders who hoover up Bonus Point System actions, midfielders with multiple routes to returns, and strikers who live in prime shooting zones. Cross-check prices and recent scores on the Transfers page to fine-tune your bench order and any late moves.

The 15-man Squad (3–4–3)

Goalkeepers

Robin Roefs (GK, SUN)

Roefs is the classic low-cost shot-stopper who actually contributes when called. He faces a manageable number of on-target efforts, which translates into regular save points without chaotic scorelines. In friendlier fixtures, that workload pairs with clean-sheet potential to push him toward eight or nine. He’s decisive on high balls, quick restarting play, and tidy with the basics, such as small advantages that often tilt bonus his way when matches end narrow. Because his fee on the Transfers page sits in the enabling tier, he lets you keep funds in attack while still offering a credible start in green or neutral matchups, such as Sunderland's hosting of Burnley on Monday.

Dean Henderson (GK, CRY)

Henderson provides a reliable safety net behind a compact shape that limits premium chances, especially in green fixtures like Palace's upcoming game against Nottingham Forest. He’s sharp in one-v-one moments, catches rather than parries when possible, and manages game tempo intelligently—traits that matter late when protecting a lead. Palace’s home fixtures are especially kind for banking steady saves plus shut-out equity. Even when the clean sheet slips, he softens the blow with routine stops from mid-range attempts. Priced sensibly on the Transfers hub, he’s ideal as a rotation partner: start in favourable slots, bench in reds, and avoid wasting transfers on your keepers. Calm, predictable returns in a busy month.

Defenders

James Tarkowski (DEF, EVE)

Tarkowski remains a dependable source of points for value builds. He dominates aerial duels, attacks the first contact in his own box, and racks up clearances, blocks, and interceptions—the lifeblood of bonus when Everton keep things tight. In attack, he’s the primary target at corners and deep free-kicks; a single accurate delivery can flip a routine six into a double-digit return. He’s nearly immune to rotation and rarely leaves early, which is gold through winter congestion. Use him aggressively in home ties and even coin-flip away days against mid-table sides. Affordable, durable, and quietly effective over multi-week windows.

Marcos Senesi (DEF, BOU)

Senesi offers more than clean-sheet hope: he’s a genuine set-piece weapon and a first-ball aggressor who feeds the FPL bonus points in controlled games. Bournemouth’s structure against comparable opponents has tightened, and Senesi’s timing on near-post runs leads to flick-ons and second-phase shots. Defensively, he positions early to block cut-backs and snaffle loose balls—precisely the actions that transform a standard six into eight or nine. His fee sits in the rotate-and-start zone, letting you bench him versus elite attacks while investing elsewhere. Across a four-to-six match stretch, expect one or two big spikes alongside a stream of honest sixes.

Nordi Mukiele (DEF, SUN)

Mukiele’s toolkit translates neatly into Fantasy football benefits even when the headlines are elsewhere. He can operate as a traditional right-back, advanced wing-back, or tucked-in defender, and each role accumulates recoveries and interceptions that the scoring model notices. He’s lively at attacking dead balls, attacking the first delivery to create chaos for teammates or glancing efforts toward goal himself. Priced fairly on the Transfers list, he’s the type you roll out in green fixtures without fear and stash when the matchup turns crimson. Versatile, minutes-friendly, and capable of a surprise haul.

Dan Ballard (DEF, SUN)

Ballard gives you a low-cost route to the old-fashioned defender’s points profile: strong first contacts, committed blocks, and dominance at the back post. In tight encounters those actions rack up quickly, nudging him toward bonus whenever a clean sheet arrives. He’s also no passenger at attacking corners, regularly engaging markers and attacking near-post zones that produce awkward deflections and second-phase chances. Because his price is gentle, he partners perfectly with a more adventurous full-back in rotation. Start in green or neutral fixtures; bench in red ones. He completes our Fantasy Premier League Sunderland defensive trio for GW24's favorable game against Burnley at home.

Michael Keane (DEF, EVE)

Keane is a familiar Fantasy archetype: reliable 90s, aerial prowess, and repeatable involvement in both boxes. Everton’s compact approach funnels balls into areas he commands, which means high CBI volume in low-event wins. He’s a back-post menace on corners and a willing target on deep deliveries, giving him a realistic path to ten or more a few times per season. His cost on the Transfers page keeps your structure intact, letting you carry premium midfielders or Haaland without sacrificing stability at the back. Deploy him confidently in home fixtures and mid-table matchups; rotate out against the very best.

Midfielders

Declan Rice (MID, ARS)

Rice supplies availability with an expanding attacking footprint, which is exactly what squads need during the winter grind. He steps into the D for second-phase efforts, wins turnovers that immediately recycle pressure, and shepherds transitions so Arsenal sustain territory. Those ingredients create a steady floor, with bonus often following in close victories. Because his cost lives below the headline creators, you can start him every week without breaking your spread of funds. When the fixture ticker brightens, his late runs and rebounded strikes become meaningful. Glue with bite: he supports premiums while still offering a route to eights and occasional nines.

Antoine Semenyo (MID, MCI)

Semenyo’s directness makes him a problem for cautious full-backs. He attacks diagonals into the inside-right channel, shoots early across the goalkeeper, and squares for runners when defenders commit—patterns that drive sustainable xG and xA. Recent gameweeks have brought returns built on repeatable involvement rather than one-off moments, which is exactly what FPL managers want in this price band. With matches ahead that encourage transitions, he’s startable most weeks and a savvy differential versus template midfields. He rarely gets hooked early, boosting both floor and ceiling. Affordable, lively, and capable of double-digit bursts when City tilt the field.

Enzo Fernández (MID, CHE)

Enzo’s influence has crept higher up the pitch, and that’s meaningful for Fantasy. He links phases crisply, threads disguised passes through compact blocks, and hovers around second balls at the top of the box. In tight wins, his ball security and defensive interventions edge him toward bonus. While he isn’t priced like the elite creators on the Transfers feed, sustained territory in softer fixtures gives him a realistic path to returns. Think dependable fours and sixes with the odd spike when a recycled corner breaks kindly. As an M4 who can be started more than benched, he offers real value.

Pedro Neto (MID, CHE)

Neto is built for transition football, as he loves bursting through the first defender, early cut-backs into the heart of the area, and accurate low centers that teammates attack. Even without headline goals, the chance-creation volume keeps him relevant week after week. He also carries enough shot threat from the edge to punish passive shapes. Minutes look robust, and his price is friendlier than many mids who see similar volume. With several matchups on the horizon that reward pace in wide channels, Neto is an every-week starter for Fantasy football managers who like their midfielders to pass both the eye test and the spreadsheet.

Bruno Fernandes (MID, MUN)

Bruno remains a central conductor with numerous scoring avenues. He handles a share of set plays, fires from high-value pockets around the penalty spot, and constantly feeds runners with slide-rule passes. On quieter days, his chance creation and tidy retention still place him in the bonus conversation after a narrow victory. He rarely misses minutes and is seldom substituted early, which helps through dense schedules. The fee is substantial but justified by consistency and ceiling. In green fixtures he’s even a viable vice-armband choice; in neutral ones, the baseline remains strong enough that he’s impossible to bench.

Forwards

Evanilson (FWD, BOU)

Evanilson profiles as a classic penalty-area forward and is expected to score good points for FPL managers against Wolves in GW24. He offers sharp near-post darts, alert to rebounds, and composed finishing from cut-backs. He doesn’t rely on volume because most of his attempts occur in premium locations, which is exactly what Fantasy managers want from a mid-priced striker. When the opposition sits deep, he peels off shoulders to create half-yard windows; when play breaks, he sprints into the six-yard channel to meet square balls. His entry cost on the Transfers board keeps structure flexible alongside a superstar. Start in green fixtures and you’ll often be one good cross away from a nine or ten.

Erling Haaland (FWD, MCI)

Haaland may be on a bit of a dry run, but dropping him simply doesn't seem sensible. He lives between the posts, consumes low centers and back-post stand-ups, and benefits from the league’s richest supply line. Even in matches where rhythm is off, he manufactures efforts from ricochets and second balls. Spot-kicks only heighten his projection. The fee is heavy, but the captaincy profile and relentless shot diet justify it. With favourable games ahead, the expected points remain top of the pool. Anchor your squad around him and use the remaining slots to chase form and fixtures. When in doubt, trust the striker with the best locations.

João Pedro (FWD, CHE)

João Pedro just scored a double against Napoli in the Champions League and he's coming home with the Chelsea team to a favorable fixture against West Ham over the weekend. Pedro blends silky movement with ruthless decision-making. He times runs to arrive free at the penalty spot for first-time finishes, drops a yard to combine when defenders collapse, and often features on penalties when available. Brighton generate exactly the sort of squared passes and pull-backs he devours. Recent weeks show strong involvement and a minutes trend that supports regular starts. Compared with many forwards in his bracket on the Transfers page, he offers both floor and pop, especially at home. In appealing fixtures he’s a genuine double-digit candidate and pairs perfectly with a premium and a value striker.

Suggested XI for GW24 (3–4–3)

Roefs

Tarkowski – Keane – Senesi

Bruno Fernandes (VC) – Rice – Neto – Semenyo

Haaland (C) – João Pedro – Evanilson

Bench: Henderson, Mukiele, Ballard, Enzo Fernández (rotate Enzo/Mukiele based on flags and opponent profile).

Armband view

Haaland’s shot map and penalties keep him top choice. If you want a safety net, Bruno’s centrality and set-play share make a sound vice in favourable matchups.

Final Thoughts

Build around players with stable roles, dependable minutes, and prices that don’t distort the rest of your squad. Let this core tick over while you use a transfer or two to chase short-term edges in GW24.