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3 FanDuel Premier League Under-the-Radar Plays for Matchweek 29

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Anthony Knockaert, Midfielder, Brighton

Salary: $6,500

On the other end of the midfielder salary spectrum is Knockaert, who should see an increase in opportunities in the final third as a result of in-form midfielder Pascal Gross's absence due to injury. Knockaert's playing time hasn't been consistent since he made back to back starts in mid December, but he returned to the starting lineup and played the full 90 minutes last Tuesday against Leicester City. When he has started, Knockaert's numbers have been respectable. In his 13 starts, this season has averaged 15.54 FanDuel points per match.

That average is set to receive a boost in Gross's absence, as Knockaert is likely to inherit his role on set pieces. In the eight matches Gross missed earlier in the season, Knockaert was given the lion's share of set-piece opportunities and that should be the case again this weekend. That increase in opportunities, combined with Knockaert's position as a winger in Brighton's preferred 4-3-3 formation make him an excellent option for tournaments this weekend, even if his ownership spikes into the double digits.

Despite their victory over Wolves at home on Tuesday, things have not been going well for Huddersfield at home or on the road. That victory was their first in the Premier League since the end of November when they beat Wolves in the reverse fixture. They have conceded 28 goals in their 13 away matches this season, including 12 over their last six. Brighton's usually stellar home form has dimmed as of late, with just one win over their last six matches, but a meeting with Huddersfield could see them bounce back to the impressive home form they have had over the past two seasons. Either way, Knockaert will be heavily involved in set pieces and offers an excellent combination of value and upside.



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