After the delights (or despair) of a double gameweek, there is now only two weeks to go until the end of the season, that lonely time of the year for Fantasy Football lovers. Nevertheless, there are certainly a few players who looking likely to produce points at this important time of the season.
Nikica Jelavic loves a good pair. In three of his last four games, the Croatian forward has bagged a brace as Everton have surged ahead of Liverpool. The last time the Toffees finished above the Reds was back in 2005 and with Jelavic leading their attack in the second half of the season; they look likely to repeat that feat. This weekend, the striker will play Wolves – a popular activity for any self-respecting forward. They haven’t kept a clean sheet since their first home game of the season against Fulham, so the likelihood of Jelavic scoring is high.
Then again, there’s always the PFA Player of the Season. Robin van Persie’s form has tailed off towards the end of the season but he’s still had an outstanding campaign. That said the two goals in his last eight games make him a slightly less tantalising option than he once was. What makes the Dutch striker appealing is the game at the weekend. So Norwich haven’t disgraced themselves in the Premier League this season but they’ve lost four of their last five away games. Perhaps we could see a final Emirates flourish from van Persie who has 15 goals in North London.
Another man who’s been prolific with a London club is Fulham’s Clint Dempsey. The American is enjoying his best season to date in England, scoring 16 goals in the Premier League. Dempsey has also not gone more than three games without scoring over the course of this season – a record which even van Persie cannot match. The attacking midfielder plays goal-shy Sunderland on Sunday and with Fulham usually strong at home it’s not difficult to envision Dempsey scoring once again.
However, Rafael van der Vaart also looks a great choice this weekend. He has 11 goals and six assists in this season. His performances particularly in the double gameweek were exciting. Against Blackburn and Bolton, van der Vaart grabbed two goals and an assist. This weekend, he faces another team in the relegation mix – Aston Villa. Alex McCleish’s side have been slowly drawn into the battle for the drop but with Spurs pushing for a Champions League place, van der Vaart warrants serious consideration ahead of this weekend’s fixtures.
The Captain – Rafael van der Vaart – After a fantastic double gameweek, why not back the Dutch attacking midfielder against Aston Villa too?
The Vice Captain – Robin van Persie – To complete our Double Dutch selection, Robin van Persie is also good value against Norwich.
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