Everything you need for Gameweek 21 of FPL with the latest tips and advice

The Scout provides everything you need to know ahead of Tuesday's 18:30 GMT deadline

The Scout is providing Fantasy Premier League managers with everything they need to know ahead of the Gameweek 21 deadline at 18:30 GMT on Tuesday 6 January.

Chips refreshed for second half of the season!

The second set of chips in 2025/26 Fantasy are now available for managers to use. The Scout provides possible strategies for deploying your Wildcard, Bench Boost, Free Hit or Triple Captain chip.

Scout Selection

The Scout picks the dream line-up for the midweek matches, which features a red-hot forward and THREE Newcastle players.

Who's the best captain?

Is there a better option than Erling Haaland (£15.1m), who has blanked in each of his last three matches? Read The Scout's analysis.

Barclays transfer radar

The Scout picks out four players who can deliver big returns in the midweek matches and beyond.

Injuries and suspensions

Click below to see the latest team news in our injuries page, and keep an eye on who's banned or at risk of being suspended because of yellow or red cards.

FPL Pod

Kelly Somers and the panel discuss all the key talking points ahead of Gameweek 21.

New players added to Fantasy

With clubs making signings during the January transfer window, new recruits are being added to Fantasy. See who the new options are, and how much they cost in FPL.

Click here to see every club's January transfers so far

Are you still in the FPL Cup?

See if you've made it through to the seventh round and, if so, who you'll face next.

New year, new badge?

You can now create a personalised badge for your FPL team in the Fantasy app as well as through the website. So why not start 2026 with a new look?

What's the process for awarding Fantasy assists?

Have you ever wondered who makes the decisions about awarding Fantasy assists, how it works, and which calls are the most difficult? Well, we've explained it all here!