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The General's budget tips for Gameweek 26

Gameweek 26 is almost here so which players should you sign who won’t break the bank, freeing up cash for stars but still score you Daily Fantasy points? The General is here to help you out…

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Harry Maguire (Hull City) – £13

Fixture: Burnley (Home)

Maguire has been a colossus at the heart of the Hull City defence this season. He’s played 90 minutes in Hull’s last eleven league matches and his place in the team looks secure despite the soon-to-return Michael Dawson and Curtis Davies from injury.

The Englishman has had more goal attempts than any other defender in the league in recent weeks but has yet to find the back of the net – his first will come soon. Maguire has, however, managed to register three assists – good figures for a central defender.

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Hull have tightened up defensively under new coach Marco Silva, being able to keep both Manchester United and Liverpool scoreless recently and coming to the KCOM Stadium this weekend is travel sick Burnley, who have a solitary point from their travels this season, scoring just five goals away from Turf Moor. Maguire has an excellent chance of returns at both ends of the pitch this weekend.

Chris Brunt (West Brom) – £16

Fixture: Bournemouth (Home)

Chris Brunt has been a fantasy favourite for many seasons now and he’s having another productive one in terms of goals (3) and assists (3) despite missing the first seven games of the season through injury. The Northern Irishman has one of the sweetest left feet in the Premier League and his set piece deliveries are a key aspect of West Brom’s game. With the likes of fellow countrymen Gareth McAuley and Johnny Evans to attack his deliveries, he always has a chance of registering assists. ‘Bruntinho’ is also in the reckoning when it comes to direct free kicks around the edge of the box.

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Tony Pulis will be confident of picking up all three points at the Hawthorns on Saturday against a Bournemouth side who have struggled recently, losing their last three games, conceding ten goals.

Ademola Lookman (Everton) – £13

Fixture: Sunderland (Home)

Ademola Lookman made an instant impact at Everton scoring on his debut in the 4-0 win over Manchester City and he’s looked bright in the four league games since. Many thought the 19-year-old England Under-20 international would be one for the future when he signed from Charlton Athletic in January but Ronald Koeman has thrust him straight into the action and he hasn’t let his manager down. His traits are similar to those of Yannick Bolasie who is ruled out for the season with a serious knee injury. Lookman adds some much needed pace and trickery to the Everton attack following the injury to Bolasie and Gerard Deulofue’s departure to A.C Milan.

In the reverse fixture at the Stadium of Light back in September, Romelu Lukaku (£28) scored a hat trick in a 3-0 win for the Toffees. The Belgian will be a popular pick among fantasy managers for this fixture while Lookman at £13 could prove to be the bargain of the season.

Troy Deeney (Watford) – £17

Fixture: West Ham (Home)

Troy Deeney has been in good form of late with 3 goals in his last 4 league matches. The Watford captain is the focal point of the Hornets’ attack and his strength makes it difficult for defenders to shackle him. Deeney is the designated penalty taker for Watford and he has an excellent record from the spot.

West Ham are the visitors to Vicarage Road this weekend and Walter Mazzarri will be hopeful of getting one over Slaven Bilic. The Hammers have been leaking goals this season – 43 in 25 league matches and Deeney will be confident off building on his league tally of seven goals.