FISO GW28 Preview: Targeting the Green Fixtures

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Gameweek 28 presents a strong cluster of favourable fixtures on the FDR. Our algorithm-based score predictions based on form & recent XGs for GW28 are here. Don’t forget, the deadline for Gameweek 28 is set at 18:30pm (UK time) today Friday, 27th February 2026. The free to play FPL or pay to play season/weekend/daily games like FanTeam are ideal ways of following the Premier League action.

Below we focus on eight standout matches for GW28:

Aston Villa away to Wolves

Bournemouth at home to Sunderland

Brentford away to Burnley

Brighton at home to Nottingham Forest

Liverpool at home to West Ham

Manchester City away to Leeds

Manchester United at home to Crystal Palace

Newcastle at home to Everton

Aston Villa (Wolves A)

Team news:
Unai Emery reported no fresh injury concerns with McGinn still ruled out. Expected attacking core remains stable.

Players to consider:

  • Ollie Watkins – Leads the line and remains Villa’s primary goal outlet.
  • Rogers – Advanced midfield runner supporting Watkins.
  • Douglas Luiz – Central presence with set-piece involvement.
  • Matty Cash – Attacking full-back in a fixture that could open up.

Wolves concede space in transition, which suits Watkins and Rogers particularly well.

Bournemouth (Sunderland H)

Players to consider:

  • Evanilson – Central striker and main goal threat.
  • Rayan – Wide attacker expected to start in the front three.
  • Tavernier – Creative outlet supplying the striker.
  • Scott – Midfield support with forward movement.

Home fixture plus attacking continuity makes Bournemouth a strong differential play.

Brentford (Burnley A)

Players to consider:

  • Thiago – Expected to lead the line away at Burnley.
  • Kevin Schade – Pace and directness from wide areas.
  • Jensen – Links midfield to attack.
  • Ajer – Set-piece threat and defensive upside.

Burnley have struggled defensively, making Brentford attackers attractive.

Brighton (Nottingham Forest H)

Players to consider:

  • Danny Welbeck – Expected central striker.
  • Kaoru Mitoma – Primary wide attacking threat.
  • Georginio Rutter – Advanced midfield role behind the striker.
  • Pascal Groß – Set-piece delivery and assist potential.

Brighton at home against a weakened Forest side who played on Thursday is one of the better attacking fixtures of the Gameweek.

Liverpool (West Ham H)

Team news:
Jeremie Frimpong returns to contention. Florian Wirtz is ruled out. After West Ham, Liverpool travel to Wolves for another enticing fixture. Virgil heads the FPL ‘Transfer In’ numbers for GW28 at about 500,000.

Players to consider:

  • Ekitike – Starting centrally in the expected line-up.
  • Cody Gakpo – Wide attacker with goal threat.
  • Dominik Szoboszlai – Advanced midfield presence.
  • Mohamed Salah – Still capable of explosive home returns, though not the standout captaincy choice this season.

Liverpool’s home control against West Ham should generate sustained attacking phases.

Manchester City (Leeds A)

Team news:
Gvardiol and Doku remain ruled out. O’Reilly is the 2nd most ‘Transferred In’ player for GW28 at nearly 500,000 and is a Defender often playing in Midfield.

Players to consider:

  • Erling Haaland – Elite captaincy option in an open away fixture.
  • Semenyo – Expected to start wide.
  • Nico O’Reilly – a Defender in midfield who has scored 30 points in the last 2 GWs.
  • Rodri – Central control with long-range threat.

Leeds’ open style can create high-volume attacking games, which suits City’s front line.

Manchester United (Crystal Palace H)

Team news:
Dorgu and Mount still ruled out.

Players to consider:

  • Bruno Fernandes – Creative focal point and set-piece taker.
  • Cunha – Expected central attacking role.
  • Mbeumo – Advanced attacker in the front three.
  • Amad – Provides pace and width.

Palace are missing multiple players themselves and played on Thursday, increasing the appeal of United attackers at Old Trafford.

Newcastle (Everton H)

Team news:
Bruno Guimaraes and Lewis Miley are ruled out.

Players to consider:

  • Anthony Gordon – Direct wide fast threat in great form.
  • Wissa – Central striker.
  • Willock – Advanced midfield runner.
  • Tonali – Holding role but influential in build-up.

With Everton visiting St James’ Park, Newcastle’s attacking structure still offers upside despite midfield absences.

GW28 Captaincy

Here are our top 4 expected choices:

  • Haaland (LEE A)
  • Watkins (WOL A)
  • Bruno Fernandes (CRY H)
  • Ekitike (WHU H)

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