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\"\"Gameweek 17 FPL picks were relatively successful yielding 26 points<\/a>. We hope that gameweek 18\u2019s picks will be as or even more successful for you as you look for those all-important green arrows. Here are our four player picks for gameweek 18:<\/p>\n

Jordan Pickford (Everton)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Everton were a team to avoid in FPL<\/a> terms until recently. The appointment of Sam Allardyce has helped steady the ship on the blue half of Merseyside. Four clean sheets in their last five games in all competitions suggest that the Toffees are now a solid defensive unit.<\/p>\n

The foundation for those solid defensive displays have been the presence of England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in-between the sticks. Not only has Pickford been picking up clean sheets, but also those vital bonus points.<\/p>\n

In fact, the Everton number one has picked up bonus points in three of his last four Premier League appearances, including two points from the Toffees 1-0 midweek win at Newcastle.<\/p>\n

The prospect of the lowest scoring team in the league Swansea visiting Goodison Park on Monday night means that at \u00a34.8million the former Sunderland star could prove good value.<\/p>\n

Daryl Janmaat (Watford)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Netherlands international has been in and out of the Watford team for much of his time at Vicarage Road. However, during his time playing for Newcastle, he was a very good FPL option. Janmaat\u2019s main strengths are actually going forward and last time out the wing-back scored in a 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace. However, Watford have not been great at keeping clean sheets of late.<\/p>\n

A home game against a Huddersfield side that has failed to score in their last seven away games in the Premier League gives the wing-back the opportunity to pick both defensive and attacking points. At \u00a34.8m he could prove to be a gamble worth taking.<\/p>\n

Riyad Mahrez (Leicester)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Algerian winger has displayed in the past just how much of an FPL asset he can be, especially in the Foxes title-winning campaign. Mahrez made a mixed start to the campaign. However, since the appointment of boss Claude Puel the winger\u2019s form has improved immensely. Mahrez has now scored three goals and produced one assist in his last four Premier League outings.<\/p>\n

His season tally of five top-flight goals and seven assists have slightly gone under the radar. Now though he is part of the current dream team 11, having picked up five bonus points from his last four top-flight appearances. Mahrez\u2019s price tag of \u00a38.5m may not be that budget-friendly, but with a home game against Crystal Palace this weekend, he could prove to be a fine addition to your FPL team.<\/p>\n

Wayne Rooney (Everton)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Veteran forward Wayne Rooney has been a player who has delivered a shed load of points in past campaigns. However, in recent seasons his output has been in slight decline, as he has played fewer games.<\/p>\n

Rooney is back as a viable FPL option, though, as the 32-year-old has found a new lease of life in recent weeks. The former Manchester United star has scored five times and produced one assist in his last four Premier League appearances.<\/p>\n

His good run of form has seen him pick up seven bonus points from those four outings. At a price of \u00a37.5m with a home game against Swansea City this weekend, Rooney looks like a very attractive proposition.<\/p>\n

Who is the must-have FPL player for gameweek 18?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gameweek 17 FPL picks were relatively successful yielding 26 points. We hope that gameweek 18\u2019s picks will be as or even more successful for you as you look for those all-important green arrows. Here are our four player picks for gameweek 18: Jordan Pickford (Everton) Everton were a team to avoid in FPL terms until […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2179","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sports","category-uk"],"yoast_head":"\nPremier League Fantasy Football gameweek 18 top picks -<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/premier-fantasy-football-gameweek-18-top-picks\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Premier League Fantasy Football gameweek 18 top picks -\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Gameweek 17 FPL picks were relatively successful yielding 26 points. 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My name is David Nugent and I am editor-in-chief of LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com. I have always enjoyed various sports, primarily soccer, as I am a die-hard Everton fan. Over time, I learned more about sports betting and discovered the fascinating online gambling industry. Eventually, I decided to turn this passion of mine into a project, and that\u2019s how this platform came to be. I am excited to share my story with you and talk about this platform that\u2019s a result of over 20 years of experience I have in the industry. My Beginnings My love for sports has always been a big part of my life. It all started with my dad and me playing in the backyard, but I continued to play sports throughout both elementary and high school. At that time, I knew very little about sports betting since it wasn\u2019t legal in Pennsylvania, but I quickly learned that other states have different laws and that sports betting was legalized in some of them. When the time to pick a college came, everyone thought I was going to do something sports-related. However, that wasn\u2019t my plan. Since there are many lawyers in my family, I decided to follow in their footsteps. I studied law at the University of Pennsylvania, and during that time, my passion for sports only grew bigger. I would watch various sporting events with my friends and attend all matches and games that were happening in the area. On one occasion, I decided to go on a road trip to Vegas with my friends, and, needless to say, I fell in love with the bright lights, humongous buildings, and fantastic casinos. That\u2019s when I discovered the whole gambling scene I knew nothing about. Of course, I knew how to play some games, such as poker and blackjack, but I never realized how well-developed this industry actually was. That trip changed my perspective on what I wanted to do with my life. After I graduated, I took some time off and I traveled through the US, exploring various casinos and land-based sportsbooks. I also spent one year in the UK, where my dream of watching Everton play finally came true. There, I realized how advanced the whole gambling industry is and that the legal aspect of it was quite different than in the US. I spent that time writing for various online platforms where I had the opportunity to share my extensive knowledge about sports. When I came back to the US, I was given a chance to write for an international soccer magazine where I covered the Premier League \u2014 which I was crazy about \u2014 Bundesliga, and other international tournaments. After having written hundreds of sports-related articles, I knew what I wanted to do \u2014 create my own platform and share my knowledge with others. How LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com Came to Life Once I set the goal, I started doing extensive research on the online gambling industry and the laws surrounding it. I wanted to combine my background in law and the passion I have for sports and create a high-quality online platform. While the online gambling industry was flourishing in Europe, the exact opposite was happening in the US. That is, until 2018 when PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) was overturned. After that, every US state was allowed to introduce new laws and provide operators that wanted to offer various online gambling opportunities with licenses. That was the start of the online gambling industry in the US. Since I knew how online gambling worked thanks to the experience I gained when I was in the UK, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to introduce US players to the best online gambling platforms and show them that online sportsbooks and casinos can offer an immersive gambling experience, just like their land-based counterparts. Why I Do This What attracted me to online gambling was the possibility of placing bets on my favorite teams from the comfort of my home. I wanted to be able to do that using safe platforms and secure payment options to fund my betting account. And that is exactly what I want for my fellow bettors, too. Naturally, I was a bit of a skeptic myself at first when it came to online gambling simply because I knew how unsafe some sites can be. But once I did some research and talked to fellow European experts, I realized that there is a way to find perfectly safe online gambling platforms. Every gambling site you find on this platform has gone through extensive and rigorous testing to ensure its safety and reliability. Additionally, I have studied the laws of each state in the US, as well as of other countries worldwide, to gain a deeper understanding of how online gambling works in different parts of the world. I\u2019d like to note that the online gambling industry has just begun its journey and we are yet to see its significant growth and improvement in the future. It will be my pleasure to witness all of that with you. I Couldn\u2019t Have Done This on My Own Of course, none of this would have been possible if it weren\u2019t for the amazing team of people I gathered for this project. Since I have only basic knowledge of web development, I started working with some experienced developers who have helped me build this platform. Today, they are here to make sure everything runs smoothly. Also, I knew from the beginning that I wouldn\u2019t be able to take care of all the content on my own, which is why LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com has an incredible team of experienced gamblers, writers, and people with a background in law. They help me conduct in-depth research and find all the necessary information. Naturally, since this industry is still new in the US, we are all learning a lot, and we will continue to do so in order to improve our platform and make your experience better. 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