FPL Tips: How to save your Fantasy Premier League season

Manchester United are among the teams with the highest goals in recent weeks, with only rival Manchester City having higher expected goals (xG) this season.

Any European football – and therefore fewer midweek fixtures – does not seem to be helping their form in the Premier League, and they have some great fixtures on the horizon.

Bruno Fernandes’ injury will deter many Premier League managers from investing in United’s attack, especially with Brian Mbeumo and Amad Diallo at the Africa Cup of Nations.

However, Matheus Cunha (£8m) is an excellent option and has been leading the way in shots in recent matches.

The Brazilian has been involved in the goals in three successive matches since returning from injury and is the best replacement for Fernandes ahead of this busy festive period.

He takes on his former employers Wolves in Week 19 and it’s a really exciting game.

Fernandes should return within three to four weeks of action. Despite being the highest scoring midfielder, he had less than 30% possession before suffering the injury – Holly