With four teams absent from the Premier League this weekend because of the EFL Cup final, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at the best sides you can create if using the Free Hit chip to avoid the Blank Gameweek. They discuss an unusual goalkeeper pick, backing Bruno Fernandes in the middle, and urge caution with Erling Haaland. But, while focusing on a Free Hit side, these are good players to consider for this week, even if you aren’t using the chip and are planning to play.