Sat Sep 14 23:57:12 UTC 2024: ## Fantasy Football Frustration: Joao Pedro’s Blank Leaves Millions Disappointed
Over 1.3 million Fantasy Premier League managers were left empty-handed this week as Joao Pedro, the most-bought player in Gameweek 4, failed to score a single point. The Brazilian, who had netted in consecutive games, was ruled out of Brighton’s match due to an injury sustained on international duty.
This marks the second consecutive week where the top transfer target has drawn a blank, following Noni Madueke’s two-point performance last round. Managers are now wondering if the “curse of the most-transferred” is back, as last season saw the most popular player blank in the first five gameweeks.
The disappointment didn’t stop with Pedro. Despite a record-breaking 940,000 managers using their Wildcard and over 25 million transfers being made, several other top recruits also failed to deliver. Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz drew blanks for Liverpool, while Amadou Onana was substituted at halftime in Aston Villa’s win over Everton.
However, there was one shining light amidst the darkness. Erling Haaland continued his stellar form, scoring two goals for Manchester City and becoming the first player to reach 50 points this season. He was backed by a staggering 5.1 million managers as captain, further solidifying his dominance.
While Watkins, who scored two goals for Aston Villa, was a popular captain pick for those who took a gamble on him, he was also the second most-sold player this week, with over 735,000 managers discarding him.
The weekend’s matches will be crucial for many Fantasy managers who are hoping to recover from a disappointing Gameweek 4. As the season unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the curse of the most-transferred player will continue to plague the game or if managers can finally find some consistency in their selections.
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