"Bruno Fernandes' injury will put many FPL managers off investment in United's attack, especially with Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo at the Africa Cup of Nations. However, Matheus Cunha (8m) is an excellent pick and leads the way for shots in recent games. The Brazilian has picked up goal involvements in three consecutive matches since returning from injury and is my top replacement for Fernandes heading into this congested festive period."
"Switching to Cole Palmer (10.4m) now is obviously a risky play - his minutes are likely to be patchy while he gets back to full fitness. However, if you need to chase mini-league rivals then the gamble could be worth it. The midfielder may have reduced playing time initially, but will likely still be the Chelsea penalty taker and, when he is properly on his game, he can score hat-tricks and blow teams away. Not many players have produced multiple 20-point gameweeks like him."
Bold transfers and calculated risks can revive struggling Fantasy Premier League seasons. Manchester United have been among the highest-scoring teams recently and show strong expected-goals numbers, aided by fewer midweek fixtures. Bruno Fernandes is injured, creating a short-term gap in United's attack while Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are at the Africa Cup of Nations. Matheus Cunha (8m) has led recent shooting charts, recorded goal involvements in three consecutive matches since returning from injury, and presents a strong short-term replacement, with a favourable match-up against Wolves in gameweek 19. Cole Palmer (10.4m) carries rotation risk but remains a high-ceiling option as Chelsea's penalty taker with history of multiple 20-point gameweeks.
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