Gameweek 12 of the Fantasy Premier League served up a mixed bag of results. The highly anticipated clash between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur ended in a 4-0 win for Spurs. Popular captaincy choices who had a good week last time around are listed in the table below.
Last week performers
| Player | Team | GW12 Points | GW12 Opponents |
| Bukayo Saka | Arsenal | 13 points | Nottingham Forest |
| Mo Salah | Liverpool | 13 points | Southampton |
| Joao Pedro | Brighton | 12 points | Bournemouth |
Top 5 Captaincy Picks for Fantasy Premier League GW13
| Rank | Player | Team | Price | Points | GW13 Opponents |
| 1 | Mo Salah | Liverpool | £13.1m | 120 points | Manchester City |
| 2 | Marcus Rashford | Manchester United | £6.9m | 38 points | Everton |
| 3 | Nicolas Jackson | Chelsea | £7.9m | 72 points | Aston Villa |
| 4 | Matheus Cunha | Wolves | £6.9m | 75 points | Bournemouth |
| 5 | Koaru Mitoma | Brighton | £6.4m | 43 points | Southampton |
5. Koaru Mitoma – Brighton | 43 points | £6.4m
Brighton are currently in excellent form, showcasing some beautiful football under Fabian Hurzeler. The frontline boasts a thrilling array of players with Koaru Mitoma leading them. The Japanese winger’s reputation had recently declined from its peak a couple of seasons back. Nevertheless, his recent performances have been quite impressive and he might just emerge as an exciting differential choice for captaincy for Fantasy Premier League managers. Mitoma has begun to showcase his brilliance once again, having already made a significant impact with 5 goal contributions this season. Brighton will face newly promoted Southampton this weekend, with Mitoma will be expected to rack up a good tally of Fantasy Premier League points against the Saints.
4. Matheus Cunha – Wolves | 75 points | £6.9m
Matheus Cunha is in exceptional form right now and would make a wonderful addition to your Fantasy Premier League squad. The Brazilian striker is in fine form, having accumulated 12 and 16 points in the last two gameweeks. It’s worth noting that he is quickly gaining popularity, as 16. 2% of managers have included him in their team. The excellence of the goals and the overall gameplay he is currently showcasing is truly impressive. This weekend, the energized Wolves, buoyed by their recent strong showings such as the dominant win over Fulham last week, are set to take on Bournemouth. Cunha and Wolves have some promising games lined up next and this is the perfect time to buy him. An unlikely captaincy pick but could be one that is worth it.
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3. Nicolas Jackson- Chelsea | 72 points | £7.9m
Nicolas Jackson stands out as one of the most well-rounded and in-form strikers currently plying his trade in the Premier League. In his most recent match against Leicester City, he delivered an outstanding performance by scoring a goal and providing an assist. He has already scored 7 goals and provided 4 assists in the Premier League this season. Jackson has established a potent partnership with Cole Palmer, particularly shining when the Englishman’s performance has slightly waned. Chelsea has shown significant improvement this season and will be facing Aston Villa in their upcoming game this weekend. Unai Emery’s team is not in the best form currently, and Chelsea, under Jackson’s chaotic influence, might have a big performance in this upcoming match. Jackson could be a good choice for captaincy.
2. Marcus Rashford – Manchester United | 38 points | £6.9m
Marcus Rashford is currently at a pivotal moment in his career with Manchester United, as well as in the world of football. Any credit he had amassed in the bank would likely have been used up by this point. His fans are starting to lose patience with him. Rashford appears to have become the top striker choice with the arrival of new manager Ruben Amorim. He managed to score a goal even against Ipswich Town. At present, he is one of the most scrutinized players in the Premier League. It will be intriguing to observe his performance this weekend as he faces Everton. The Toffees have massively struggled a sit just above the relegation zone. Rashford could very well be on the scoresheet against them and hence could be a solid captaincy choice.
1. Mo Salah – Liverpool | 120 points | £13.1m
Mohamed Salah leads in Fantasy Premier League points this season, being the lone player to surpass the 100 point milestone. Consistently delivering impressive performances week after week, his last five games have yielded significant returns for those having him in the Fantasy Premier League. Just this past weekend, he emerged as the hero in the match against Southampton with a brace. He has already scored 10 goals and provided 6 assists in the ongoing Premier League season, keeping him ahead of all other players in terms of goal contributions. Liverpool’s upcoming match is against their fierce rivals Manchester City, who have suffered five consecutive defeats and a draw in which they bottled a 3-0 loss. Everything points to another defeat for them, with Salah likely to be heavily involved and thus a great captaincy choice.
As we shift our focus to Gameweek 13, the Premier League is offering an exciting lineup of fixtures. The weekend’s showstopper is the thrilling match up of Manchester City vs Liverpool. The form of the two teams varies greatly. Liverpool currently occupies the first place on the table and are coming off a victory against Real Madrid in their recent home match. In contrast, Manchester City have experience a series of five consecutive losses followed by surrendering a 3-0 advantage to end in a 3-3 draw against Feyenoord during the midweek. Pep Guardiola’s team is currently in dire need of a victory, although it seems challenging to achieve against Arne Slot’s formidable side in top form.
The deadline for Gameweek 13 is November 30th.
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