Best Free Hit Team for FPL Gameweek 14
Building a Free Hit squad for FPL Gameweek 14 is all about maximizing fixture strength, role security and explosive upside. This week offers premium attackers in elite matchups, standout defenders with high clean sheet probability and several mid-price players in excellent form.
Below is the optimal Free Hit XI for GW14, based on expected goals, clean sheet odds, set-piece involvement and projected FPL returns.
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Goalkeeper
Alisson is a reliable pick for Gameweek 14 with Liverpool ranked only behind Arsenal for clean sheet odds. The home fixture against Sunderland presents one of the most favourable defensive matchups on the slate.
Defenders
Virgil van Dijk is second only to Marcos Senesi for defensive contributions this season. His aerial threat, set-piece involvement and defensive stability make him a steady selection, especially combined with Alisson.
Daniel Munoz is one of the standout defenders for attacking threat, and Palace have kept three clean sheets in their last four league matches. No team has generated fewer expected goals than Burnley this season, giving Crystal Palace close to a 40-percent clean sheet chance. Munoz also ranks second among defenders for expected goal involvement, which gives him massive upside at both ends of the pitch.
Maxence Lacroix has been one of the league's most reliable defenders for defensive contributions. His consistency gives him a high floor, and a favourable fixture makes him an appealing selection for stability and bonus point potential.
Jurrien Timber plays in the league's strongest defence and Arsenal are the clear favourites for a clean sheet this week. Timber also brings attacking threat, leading all defenders for expected goal involvement this season. He is one of the highest ceiling options available for GW14.
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Midfielders
Mohamed Salah remains one of the most powerful differentials despite being dropped in Gameweek 13. He should start in GW14, and a home fixture against Sunderland offers huge upside.
Bruno Fernandes is arguably the best captaincy option for Gameweek 14. West Ham look extremely vulnerable defensively and sit 19th for expected goals conceded. Bruno arrives on the back of an 11-point return, and his penalties, set pieces and bonus potential make him essential.
Bryan Mbeumo partners Bruno in a double Manchester United attack. He offers goal threat, creativity and secure minutes, which makes the double-up appealing given West Ham's defensive struggles.
Bukayo Saka is a set and forget option in most weeks. He's on penalties and is highly effective for bonus and defensive contribution potential for a home match against Brentford.
Elliot Anderson tops the league for defensive contributions this season and consistently offers a reliable four-point floor. With set-piece involvement and a favourable matchup, he fits perfectly into a Free Hit midfield.
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Forward
Jean-Philippe Mateta completes the Free Hit XI. He is one of the form strikers in the league and faces the league's worst defence for expected goals conceded. With penalties and increased minutes in the absence of Ismaila Sarr, Mateta looks primed for another big return this week.
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FPL GW14 Free Hit FAQ
Who is the best captain for a GW14 Free Hit?
Bruno Fernandes stands out thanks to penalties, set pieces and a top matchup.
Should managers go heavy on Manchester United?
Yes. Bruno and Mbeumo both project well against a poor West Ham defence.
Is Mohamed Salah a good Free Hit differential?
Yes. His ownership is low and Sunderland at home is an elite matchup.
Which defender has the highest upside?
Jurrien Timber leads all defenders in expected goal involvement.
