Players To Pick
Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
Alexander Isak (8.4m) scored and assisted against the league leaders Liverpool in midweek despite being an injury doubt for the game. Newcastle have easier fixtures coming up that Isak can capitalise on if he continues his form.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
Trent Alexander-Arnold (6.9m) got two assists against Newcastle despite coming off the bench and playing around twenty minutes. Alexander-Arnold reinforced his attacking threat which is why he is the most expensive defender in the game.
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
Ollie Watkins (9.0m) got his third double-digit haul of the season with a goal and an assist against Brentford. Aston Villa now face Southampton, who conceded five in their last game and have injuries and suspensions.
William Saliba (Arsenal)
William Saliba (6.0m) stepped up in the absence of Gabriel (6.2m) when it came to posing a significant threat in Arsenal’s trademark set-piece routines against Manchester United. The French defender scored and kept a clean sheet, delivering FPL managers 15 points.
Differentials
Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
Kevin De Bruyne (9.4m) got a goal and an assist in his first start since September. Manchester City look like a better team when the Belgian is playing and could be a good differential with an ownership of just 4.7%.
Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth)
Milos Kerkez (4.5m) is an effective budget defender to have at the moment, delivering a goal and a clean sheet in his last two games. Bournemouth face Ipswich, who are yet to win a home game this season.
Mohammed Kudus (West Ham)
Mohammed Kudus (6.2m) showed his attacking influence in West Ham’s game against Leicester City. West Ham had 31 shots in the game and were unlucky not to have scored more than once. Kudus faces a Wolves side that conceded four in their last game.
Alex Iwobi (Fulham)
Alex Iwobi (5.6m) has amassed 45 points in his last six games. This has gone under the radar considering his 3.1% ownership. Despite tough tests against Arsenal and Liverpool coming up, Iwobi’s form suggests that he could have an impact on these games.
Captaincy Options
Mohamed Salah (13.0m) is becoming an essential captaincy pick now after his brace against Newcastle. Salah has blanked just twice this season, while delivering ten double-digit hauls.
Cole Palmer (11.0m) is an alternative to Salah. Palmer scored and assisted last time he faced Spurs away from home. Ollie Watkins at home to Southampton is also a good choice to consider if you have him in your team.
