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Best Forwards to pick in Fantasy Premier League GW24

Gameweek 23 of the Fantasy Premier League served up an interesting set of results. The most interesting result was Bournemouth’s 5-1 thrashing of Nottingham Forest, a really surprising outcome. Manchester City also beat Chelsea 3-1. Cody Gakpo of Liverpool lit up the weekend with a 16-point haul against Ipswich.

PlayerClubGW23 PointsGW23 Opponent
Cody GakpoLiverpool16 pointsIpswich Town
Alexander IsakNewcastle United13 pointsSouthampton
Erling HaalandManchester City12 pointsChelsea
Top forwards from GW 23

Top 5 Best FPL Forwards to Pick in GW24

RankPlayerClubPricePointsGW24 Opponents
1Cody GakpoLiverpool£7.6m87 pointsBournemouth, Everton
2Ollie WatkinsAston Villa£8.9m115 pointsWolves
3Iliman NdiayeEverton£5.4m72 pointsLeicester City, Liverpool
4Alexander IsakNewcastle United£9.5m150 pointsFulham
5Liam DelapIpswich Town£5.6m84 pointsSouthampton
Top 5 Best Forwards to pick in Fantasy Premier League GW24

5. Liam Delap – Ipswich Town | 84 points | £5.6m

Liam Delap of Ipswich
Liam Delap of Ipswich (Image via X/ @IpswichTown)

The son of a legendary Premier League figure, Liam Delap aims to create his own legacy in the league, and he has made an excellent start. He completed his education at the Manchester City academy alongside players such as Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers, and although his journey to the top has taken a bit longer, he has arrived now. The 21-year-old has netted 8 out of the 21 goals that Ipswich has scored, which have been achieved with a modest total of 37 shots. Delap appears to be a tall, strong runner with adept movement within the box. He undoubtedly has a promising future as a striker in the Premier League. With a struggling Southampton team on the schedule this week, Delap has the opportunity to enhance his goal count.

Also Read: Best Defenders to buy in Fantasy Premier League GW23

4. Alexander Isak – Newcastle | 150 points | £9.5m

Newcastle's Alexander Isak
Newcastle’s Alexander Isak (Image via X/ @NUFC)

Alexander Isak is presently in outstanding form. Newcastle initiated the season unevenly; nevertheless, they are excelling at the moment. They secured 8 consecutive wins, with three of those victories against Manchester United, Spurs, and Arsenal. Isak scored in 7 of these 8 contests. The Swedish forward has scored 17 goals this season and has contributed 5 assists, and lately, he has attained remarkable form. Isak covered up for a bad performance in the previous week with another brace against Southampton last weekend. Newcastle face off against a spirited Fulham team. Expect Isak to score given his current form, nevertheless.

3. Iliman Ndiaye – Everton | 72 points | £5.4m

Iliman Ndiaye of Everton
Iliman Ndiaye of Everton (Image via X/ @Everton)

This is the first entry for Iliman Ndiaye in this list. The meteoric rise that the Everton forward has had is quite remarkable. Just a few years ago, he was playing non-league football and since then he has starred in the Championship, Ligue 1 and now the Premier League. He has arguably been Everton’s best player. He has scored 5 goals in the Premier League so far, the Toffees’ top scorer. He has scored two in two games and with Everton having a double gameweek, he is a good asset to have.

2. Ollie Watkins – Aston Villa | 115 points | £8.9m

Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa
Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa (Image via X/ @AVFC

Much of the focus regarding Aston Villa forwards has been directed toward Jhon Duran this season. This is partly because Ollie Watkins, who excelled last season, had a gradual start this season. However, he has been performing exceptionally well recently. He has already scored 10 goals and provided 5 assists this season, which surpasses Duran’s totals. He has made 4 goal contributions in his last 4 matches in the Premier League, showcasing impressive form. This weekend, Villa faces an unpredictable Wolves team. Their upcoming fixtures are also favorable, and Watkins is anticipated to produce results.

Also Read: Best Goalkeepers to buy in Fantasy Premier League GW23

1. Cody Gakpo – Liverpool | 87 points | £7.6m

Liverpool's Cody Gakpo
Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo (Image via X/ @LFC)

A significant portion of Liverpool’s offensive production this season has been generated by Mo Salah. However, there have been additional players who have been assisting as the Reds have climbed to the top of the standings. Cody Gakpo is among them. He has scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists. Now is an excellent time to place a bet on him. Diogo Jota is currently unavailable due to fitness issues, and Arne Slot doesn’t appear to favor Darwin Nunez’s abilities very much. The upcoming fixtures for Liverpool are also favorable to take advantage of. They have a double gameweek against Bournemouth and Everton, where Gakpo is anticipated to shine.

As we turn our attention to Gameweek 24, the Premier League has a thrilling set of fixtures lined up. The highlight of the weekend is the fact that it is a double gameweek for both Everton and Liverpool, the first double gameweek of the season. Everton play Leicester City in their first game while Liverpool play in form Bournemouth. The two sides close out the gameweek with a Merseyside derby.

The deadline for GW24 is on 1st February.