Football Paparazzi Weekly Fantasy Fix: Best picks for FPL Gameweek 29

Last Updated on 2 March 2026

Gameweek 29 arrives in a disrupted part of the calendar, sandwiched between FA Cup fixtures and European commitments that could impact rotation, fatigue and team selection.

This is a week where “future-proofing” your squad is difficult, so targeting immediate points from favourable match-ups may be the optimal strategy. Teams facing struggling opponents, could hold the key to green arrows and our picks rarely disappoint as Gameweek 28 delivered.

Here are four standout picks for Fantasy Premier League’s GW29.

Karl Darlow (Leeds) – £3.9m

Karl Darlow emerges as a strong budget goalkeeper option as Leeds host Sunderland, one of the weakest away attacks in the league. The visitors average just 0.5 goals per game on the road, offering excellent clean-sheet potential, as per Opta.

Leeds also benefit from a clear schedule, avoiding the fixture congestion facing many rivals this week. Darlow himself arrives in solid form, having saved four of five big chances across matches against Aston Villa and Manchester City.

The only goal conceded came from a high-probability opportunity, suggesting his performances remain dependable. At just £3.9m, he provides exceptional value for managers seeking a low-cost starter.

Joao Pedro (Chelsea) – £7.6m

Joao Pedro continues to be Chelsea’s most productive Fantasy asset under Liam Rosenior, delivering consistent returns since the managerial change. Across the last 7 Gameweeks, he has produced 5 goals, 5 assists and only a single blank, accumulating 57 points.

A trip to Aston Villa offers another opportunity. Villa’s recent form has been poor, with just one win in six matches across all competitions. Pedro’s advanced role and involvement in attacks make him a reliable source of points, particularly against a struggling defence.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton) – £5.0m

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is quietly becoming Everton’s creative hub and represents excellent value in midfield ahead of Burnley’s visit. The Toffees have struggled at their new stadium, but Burnley’s away record offers encouragement, conceding 33 goals – worst in the league.

Dewsbury-Hall contributed an assist in Everton’s recent win at Newcastle and now ranks among the club’s leaders for goal involvements this season. He combines creativity with attacking threat, topping Everton’s charts for expected assists per 90 minutes.

Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool) – £9.0m

Hugo Ekitike heads into Gameweek 29 as one of the hottest properties in Fantasy following a 15-point haul against West Ham. His goal and two assists in that match marked his fifth double-digit return of the season triggering a wave of new owners.

Operating at the centre of Liverpool’s attack, Ekitike offers both scoring and creative potential, making him a strong captaincy contender. Wolves remain bottom of the table and vulnerable defensively, so another big return is firmly within reach for the in-form French forward.