⚽ Low-Owned Picks for Gameweek 22

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As the Winter transfer window whimpers to a close and the end of a baron January for Premier League football is almost over, we finally have a full complement of Premier League fixtures to whet our appetite. With returns from three out of five of last gameweek's picks a distant memory, we once again rummage among the bargain basement in search of some low-owned gems. Don't forget to vote for your pick of the tips!

Jan Paul van Hecke (BHA) DEF Ownership: 13.9% Next Fixture: LUT (A)
The Seagulls got their first clean sheet of the season in Gameweek 20 and followed it up with another one in their last match against Wolves. With Van Hecke also involved in the goals lately, including an assist in the 5-2 cup win at the weekend, the young Dutchman could be a good option for this weeks’ matchup against Luton. For those who find themselves up against the much more popular Pervis Estupinian, Van Hecke could provide some good cover.

Ben Johnson (WHU) DEF Ownership: 0.4% Next Fixture: BOU (H)
A less glamorous side to life in the draft lane, you sometimes have to take advantage of injuries and suspensions and with Ben Johnson, we have chance to do just that. With Coufal getting a red card in West Ham's 2-2 draw in their last game at Sheffield United, Johnson should fill in at right back for the home match against the Cherries. To be honest, there are not many good matches for clean sheet chances this week apart from Manchester City, but if you really need a defender who will play then Ben Johnson is your man.

Ben Brereton Diaz (SHU) MID Ownership: 9.3% Next Fixture: CPL (A)
New to the League and scoring on his debut, Ben Brereton Diaz is the first of three midfield picks for this week. You might have missed the arrival of Diaz to the game, but for any leagues that are still unaware of the Chilean-via-Stoke's move to the Blades, the former Championship star could be a great 5th midfielder choice.

Facundo Buonanotte (BHA) MID Ownership: 3% Next Fixture: LUT (A)
Another promising talent that Brighton's scouting team have found, Buonanotte has had some moments of brilliance in the last year and with injuries still affecting the Seagulls squad, Buonanotte should keep a place in the starting 11 for this week's match against Luton. Fresh from a goal in the cup and not afraid to shoot, I'm backing Buonanotte to score again this week.

Jordan Ayew (CPL) MID Ownership: 16.2% Next Fixture: SHU (H)
With the first wave of fallen heroes returning from international duties at the African Cup of Nations, we have some options re-emerging on the waiver wire. With fellow Ghanaian, Kudus, owned in all but the sleepiest of leagues, I'm instead turning to Jordan Ayew as my final pick for this week. Admittedly it is a gamble as to whether Ayew will make the starting 11, but with Roy Hodgson clinging on to the Palace job for dear life, he will be looking to call on his best and brightest to help turn a corner…May I be the first to say good luck Roy and farewell.

That will do it for this week from Draft Fantasy! Best of luck on the waiver wire!

This post was written by Peter W.

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