Gameweek 11 of the Fantasy Premier League served up a mixed bag of results. The highly anticipated clash between Arsenal and Chelsea ended in an exciting 1-1 draw, leaving fantasy managers disappointed but the viewers entertained. Captaincy is an important aspect of Fantasy Premier League as the captains get double points. The most popular captaincy options for Gameweek 12 are in the list below.
Top 5 Captaincy Picks for Fantasy Premier League GW12
| Rank | Player Name | Team | Price | Points | GW12 Opponents |
| 1 | Mo Salah | Liverpool | £12.9m | 107 points | Southampton |
| 2 | Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | £8.4m | 50 points | Ipswich Town |
| 3 | Cole Palmer | Chelsea | £10.9m | 84 points | Leicester City |
| 4 | Alexander Isak | Newcastle | £8.5m | 47 points | West Ham |
| 5 | Bryan Mbeumo | Brentford | £7.9m | 76 points | Everton |
5. Bryan Mbeumo – Brentford | 76 points | £7.9m
Bryan Mbeumo has emerged as a standout performer in the Premier League this season, particularly for Fantasy Premier League managers. The Brentford midfielder has consistently delivered impressive performances, especially at home, where he’s netted 7 goals and provided 1 assist in just 6 matches. This exceptional form has earned him an average of 10 points per game, solidifying his position among the top 3 points earning midfielders in the game this season. While Brentford’s upcoming fixture against Everton is an away game, Mbeumo’s form and Everton’s recent struggles suggest that he could still contribute significantly to fantasy points. The Frenchman could be an unlikely but differential captaincy pick.
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4. Alexander Isak- Newcastle United | 47 points | £8.5m
Alexander Isak right now is in a volatile sort of form and thus captaining him this weekend is a high risk, high reward sort of a scenario. On one hand, the fact that his Newcastle side play an underwhelming West Ham side should be a good reason. However, with players like Cole Palmer, Bruno Fernandes and Mo Salah having better fixtures, it would make more sense to go for them. Isak has found consistency hard to come by this season, but right now is in a good stretch of form. He’s had a mixed season so far and will be eager to underline his credentials as one of the best in the Premier League again.
3. Cole Palmer – Chelsea | 84 points | £10.9m
Cole Palmer is widely recognised as one of the best players in the Premier League player but he has recently faced criticism for his somewhat underwhelming performances of late against top teams like Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool. His recent injury during the international break has only added to the doubts surrounding his current form. Despite these setbacks, his impressive stats of 7 goals and 5 assists in the league cannot be ignored. This weekend, Chelsea face Leicester City. The Foxes have shown immense defensive vulnerabilities and this could be the perfect opportunity for Palmer to regain his form and earn big points. Therefore he is a great captaincy choice for this week.
2. Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United | 50 points | £8.4m
These are exciting times at Manchester United. Erik Ten Hag is gone and this week, it is exciting young manager Ruben Amorim who takes charge of his first game at the club. The first player the new manager would depend on is likely to be captain Bruno Fernandes. Amorim’s compatriot has turned around his poor start to the season and looks like he’s back to his best. In the last few games in particular, since Ten Hag’s sacking, Fernandes has been in fantastic form, even while on international duty with Portugal. Bruno is expected to make a big impact this weekend against lowly Ipswich Town, making him a solid bet for the captaincy.
1. Mo Salah – Liverpool | 107 points | £12.9m
Liverpool legend Mo Salah continues to dominate the Fantasy Premier League. This season too, he has built up a significant points lead with the next highest scorer and he’s also the only player to garner more than 100 points, showcasing his consistent brilliance. With 8 goals and 6 assists, Salah been instrumental in Liverpool’s strong start, as the Reds sit on the top of the Premier League. As they face Southampton this weekend, expect Salah to contribute heavily again. His scoring as well as creative prowess make him a safe bet for captaincy each week. This week, he’s the top captaincy choice.
As we shift our focus to Gameweek 12, the Premier League promises a thrilling set of fixtures. The highlight of the weekend is undoubtedly the intense encounter between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur. Both teams are desperate for a win, with City in particular being on the back for 4 losses on the trot.
Manchester United are also one of the biggest talking points this week as Ruben Amorim takes charge of his first game for the club when his side takes on Ipswich Town this weekend.
The deadline for Gameweek 12 is November 23rd.
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