West Ham: FPL managers are all riding the Jesse Lingard wave

West Ham got brought down to earth a little following their thrilling encounter against Newcastle which they lost 3-2 at St. James’ Park. Despite the loss sustained, Jesse Lingard still added value to his FPL managers points tally for the weekend.

It has been a strange season for FPL fans thanks to a totally unpredictable Premier League campaign. Your usual and normally reliable source for mega points per gameweek has undeniably underperformed while those mostly belonging to mid-table teams have surprisingly handed FPL managers massive returns.

One player showing you don’t have to be in a top team to be owned by millions of FPL bosses is Jesse Lingard. Making a loan move to London has not only benefitted him but those who love the thrill of Fantasy Football.

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If he’d stay at loanees Manchester United, he’d never even take the pitch for them – this was the case before making the switch to East London.

Jesse Lingard is one of the top transferred players over the last four FPL gameweeks

Thanks to one of the biggest turnarounds stories this season and a career rebirth, Lingard has fast become an FPL favourite amongst managers.

His total of nine goals and three assists in 10 Premier League appearances has seen him being named as one of the most transferred-in players in the last few weeks.

Over the last four Premier League gameweeks, 1,788,806 Fantasy Premier League participants have added Jesse Lingard to their roster.

This stat was aired before the loss to Newcastle, where they tried to fight back with 10 men on the pitch. Despite losing all three points to Steve Bruce’s Toons, he [Lingard] still gave his 1,788,806 new owners a return of eight points.

West Ham’s Lingard is the perfect FPL option

At the low cost of £6.6m, involved in almost every attack the Hammers conjure up, and also a guaranteed starter for David Moyes, he is one of the cheapest options and most sensible for a saving and an amazing point return.

Having a return of 89 points in only 10 games played since the start of the new year, he cannot be overlooked. If you do not own the Englishman yet, you need to get him on your team before his price tag rises.

The next three Premier League gameweeks West Ham will play a London derby against Chelsea, a struggling Burnley, and an inconsistent Everton. He is bound to gain some points in two of the next three fixtures.

How many points do you think Jesse Lingard can earn you over the course of the next EPL games?