Things are not crystal clear so far as Palace’s season hopes are concerned. Glasner’s side put up an inspiring performance last season. Interestingly, Bayern Munich were willing to pay a hefty amount to make him sign on the dotted lines, this summer.
However, the ongoing campaign has been a case of hits and misses for Palace. Currently, they are lying in the 15th spot, just five points clear from the relegation zone.
Even in such a scenario, their assets find an appeal in the Fantasy Premier League 2024-25, as the world of fantasy is a different ball game but it remains closely connected with the footballing part.
Crystal Palace plays Leicester, West Ham, and Brentford in the next three; with Everton, Ipswich, Southampton, and Fulham in the following seven. Therefore, it changes the FPL equations upside down and makes its assets great disruptors.
Let us guide you through the best Crystal Palace picks to own, as we approach gameweek21.
Eberechi Eze (£6.6m)
With attacking-third partner, Michael Olise joining the Bavarian side in the summer alongside the failed pursuit of his coach, Eze emerged as the pre-season template option for fantasy.
However, we saw a widespread spree of sell-offs after he blanked in the first two consecutive gameweeks. But he has picked up his game and has given a modest return of 15pts in the last two outings.
Considering the threat he carries with the ball and his overall record in fantasy over the years, supported by the easy run of fixtures, Eze can be a superb pick now.
Dean Henderson (£4.5m)
The former Manchester United academy graduate, happens to be one of the best budget goalkeepers in the game, at the moment. Having started every game for Palace until now, Henderson has four clean sheets to his name.
With fixtures turning on his side from the coming gameweek, he can give long-term dividends to the 12% of FPL managers who have him on their team list.
Ismaila Sarr (£5.9m)
An away fixture with Brighton followed by a clash at home against the Gunners — certainly not an easy schedule to cope with. But to the utter surprise of many FPL experts, Ismaila Sarr defied all odds to smash 24pts in gameweeks 16 & 17, thanks to three goals and an assist.
He appears to be a solid option before GW21, with an xGI of 0.51 per 90’ and 68pts under his name.
