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\"\"Gameweek 25<\/a><\/strong> was another mixed week for us in the FPL. Jack Butland and Nacho Monreal both picked up points, but Eric Choupo-Moting and Marc Albrighton failed to deliver. Here are our picks for gameweek 26:<\/p>\n

Callum Wilson (Bournemouth)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The 25-year-old former Coventry striker was one of the standout players in gameweek 25, scoring and producing an assist for the Cherries in a shock 3-0 win at reigning champions Chelsea.<\/p>\n

Wilson has now delivered three goals and two assists in his last five Premier League appearances<\/strong>. He has also scored seven goals in the English top-flight this season.<\/p>\n

At \u00a35.9m, Wilson is ideal to fill your third striker spot. A weekend clash with Stoke is not an easy one, with the Potters recent improvement. However, it is a winnable game, with Bournemouth favourites to record a win<\/a><\/strong>. The fixtures after this weekend are also favourable for the Cherries.<\/p>\n

Harry Maguire (Leicester)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The England international is developing into one of the best ball-playing centre-backs in the Premier League. Not only does he offer the promise of clean sheets, three in his last four appearances, he also offers an attacking threat.<\/p>\n

Maguire has scored two goals and produced four assists<\/strong> for the side from the Midlands this season. The big England defender offers a major threat on set-pieces, but also often comes out of defence with the ball. He has already picked up ten points this season.<\/p>\n

The Foxes face a home game with relegation-threatened Swansea this weekend. Although the Welsh side have hit a spot of form, the centre-back should still give a decent points return for the defender valued at \u00a35.5m.<\/p>\n

Jay Rodriguez (West Brom)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The former Burnley forward seems to now be over his injury problems and has hit some decent form of late. The 28-year-old has provided attacking returns in three of his last five league appearances<\/strong>, scoring twice and producing one assist.<\/p>\n

He also scored a brace for the Baggies at Liverpool in the FA Cup to help Alan Pardew\u2019s side through to the fifth round.<\/p>\n

The arrival of England international forward Daniel Sturridge could be seen as a threat to Rodriguez\u2019s starting spot. However, Baggies boss Pardew has used two strikers at times this season, so could pair the two dangerous strikers.<\/p>\n

Rodriguez\u2019s price tag of \u00a35.5m looks a bargain, as especially as the Baggies hose out-of-form Southampton at the Hawthorns this weekend.<\/p>\n

Punt of the week<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alexis Sanchez (Manchester United)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Now some will ask how a seasoned Premier League star is a punt of the week. There are two reasons for this assessment. The first is his price tag, as only the prolific Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero have higher values than the \u00a311.7m valued midfielder.<\/p>\n

The other reason is that Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has to work out how to fit his talented group of attacking players into one team. It could take Sanchez some time to settle in a new team and maybe a new position.<\/p>\n

However, despite the negatives, Sanchez has the explosive ability to deliver major points tallies, as he has proven in previous seasons. A home fixture this weekend against out-of-form Huddersfield offers the Chilean a chance to get off the mark for the Red Devils.<\/p>\n

Who will the player picks of gameweek 26 in the FPL?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gameweek 25 was another mixed week for us in the FPL. Jack Butland and Nacho Monreal both picked up points, but Eric Choupo-Moting and Marc Albrighton failed to deliver. 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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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