Question 1

Should I captain Ekdal in Gameweek 36?

Accepted Answer

Probably not - there are stronger captaincy options available for Gameweek 36, but here is the case for Ekdal.  Ekdal has been out of form recently, averaging just 2.0 pts/game over the last 6 gameweeks. Ekdal faces Aston Villa (H) in Gameweek 36 - a workable fixture, neither easy nor particularly tough.  With only 0.7% ownership, Ekdal is a genuine differential. A big return here moves you up the overall rankings.  No injury concerns flagged at the time of writing.  With a tough fixture and modest expected points, Ekdal is not a captain recommendation this week unless your options are limited.

Question 2

Should I transfer Ekdal in before Gameweek 36?

Accepted Answer

It is worth considering, but the case is not as clear-cut as it might appear.  At £3.8m, Ekdal has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season for 52 points in total. Ekdal has been out of form recently, averaging just 2.0 pts/game over the last 6 gameweeks.  Ekdal faces Aston Villa (H) in Gameweek 36 - a workable fixture, neither easy nor particularly tough.  The main argument against bringing him in is the price point. At £3.8m, you need to make cuts elsewhere in your squad. Whether that trade-off is worth it depends on who you would be selling and what your budget looks like.  ChatFPL AI can look at your specific squad and tell you whether the transfer makes sense for your team right now.

Question 3

What are Ekdal's upcoming fixtures?

Accepted Answer

Ekdal's next fixture is Aston Villa (H) in Gameweek 36, rated 3 out of 5 for difficulty - a workable fixture.  Fixture difficulty ratings give you a rough guide but do not account for recent form, home advantage, or how a team has performed against specific opponents this season.  For a full fixture run breakdown across the next several gameweeks, ChatFPL AI can compare Ekdal's schedule against other premium options in his position.

Question 4

Is Ekdal worth £3.8m in FPL?

Accepted Answer

It depends on how the rest of your squad is structured.  Ekdal has scored 52 points at £3.8m this season, with 0 goals and 0 assists. Ekdal has been out of form recently, averaging just 2.0 pts/game over the last 6 gameweeks.  At 0.7% ownership, there is room to take a different view without it costing rank.  The real question at £3.8m is whether you can afford him without weakening two or three other positions. ChatFPL AI can assess your squad balance and tell you whether the allocation makes sense.

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