Muñoz (CRY, Defender, £5.5m)

Verdict: BUY

The Reasoning

Recent Performance: Muñoz has started the season strongly, bagging a 5-point haul in GW2 and another 5 pointer in GW3. His overall form is excellent, showing consistency.
Upcoming Fixtures: Facing AVL (A, difficulty 4), SUN (H, difficulty 2), and WHU (A, difficulty 2) next. The Palace defence should get some clean sheets here, especially against SUN and WHU.
Underlying Stats: Muñoz's ICT index is high (7.0), driven by solid influence and creativity. He's not a major goal threat, but his attacking contributions (1 assist already) and defensive solidity make him a valuable asset.
Long-Term View: Last season's stats (142 points, 11 clean sheets) show he's a reliable FPL asset. Early season form suggests he's ready to replicate that success.

Risks

Rotation risk is always present, especially for defenders. Keep an eye on team news, but his current form suggests he's nailed on.

Alternative Options

Estupinan (BRI, £5.0m): A solid attacking threat from a Brighton defence that keeps clean sheets. White (ARS, £5.0m): Arsenal's clean sheet potential makes him a good alternative.

The Strategic Play

Muñoz is a strong buy for the next 3-4 gameweeks. His current form, upcoming fixtures, and last season's performance make him a great long-term hold. He's a nailed-on starter with a good points ceiling and a decent differential.

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