Fantasy Premier League Insights: Gameweek 11 Preview
For Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers willing to take a risk, this week presents an opportunity.
Manchester City, led by Erling Haaland, will face Liverpool, a team against which he has only scored once in the league and has yet to defeat.
Despite Haaland's consistent performance as a captain, with two goals last week reinforcing his value, this match might be one to reconsider his captaincy.
Instead, Chelsea's home match against bottom-placed and managerless Wolves appears to be a prime opportunity for an alternative captain choice.
The team of the week is curated based on current FPL prices to fit within a £100 million budget, as if participating in a Free Hit.
Don’t miss our FPL special Q&A with expert Holly Shand, live on the BBC Sport website at 15:30 BST on Friday, November 7.
How Did Last Week's Team Perform?
All strikers delivered: Jean-Philippe Mateta scored 9 points, Danny Welbeck contributed 6, and captain Haaland brought in 26 points. Arsenal's strong defensive lineup also proved effective, culminating in a solid total of 76 points.
FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 11
Keeper and Defence
Alphonse Areola, West Ham, Keeper, £4.3m - Burnley (H)
This team requires a few budget options, and Areola is a solid choice in goal. Following his first home victory as Hammers boss, Nuno Espirito Santo aims to solidify the defense against Burnley.
Gabriel (£6.6m) and Jurrien Timber (£6.1m), Arsenal - Sunderland (A)
Arsenal's defense has been stellar, achieving their eighth consecutive clean sheet in the Champions League. A ninth would set a new club record. If you can only select one, opt for Gabriel, who frequently contributes with assists or goals from set pieces.
Reece James, Chelsea, £5.5m - Wolves (H)
James is becoming an intriguing defensive option, especially as he often plays as a midfielder under Enzo Maresca. The matchup against struggling Wolves is favorable, and James has demonstrated his capability for assists and long-range goals.
James Tarkowski, Everton, £5.5m - Fulham (H)
Tarkowski has secured defensive contribution points in seven out of ten games this season. Given Fulham's struggles on the road, this match is expected to be competitive, providing opportunities for defensive points.
Midfielders
Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, £6.7m - Wolves (H)
Fernandez earns a midfield spot in this Chelsea-heavy lineup. Although Moises Caicedo is a top scorer, Fernandez seems to have clearer paths to scoring this week.
Morgan Gibbs-White, Nottingham Forest, £7.3m - Leeds (H)
Leeds have been vulnerable defensively, allowing multiple goals on the road. Gibbs-White is a key player for Forest, having taken significantly more shots than his teammates.
Eberechi Eze, Arsenal, £7.6m - Sunderland (A)
Opting for Eze over teammates like Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, who have had their moments, is a calculated risk. Eze leads in several attacking metrics, making him a promising FPL asset.
Strikers
Erling Haaland, Manchester City, £14.8m - Liverpool (H)
Haaland is included, but he will not be the captain this week. While Liverpool's defense may struggle, the match could still be tightly contested.
Joao Pedro (Captain), Chelsea, £7.4m - Wolves (H)
Pedro's performance against Spurs was impressive, and with Wolves' recent defensive woes, he is positioned to excel.
Jean-Philippe Mateta, Crystal Palace, £7.9m - Brighton (H)
Mateta is in form, and with Brighton conceding an average of two goals per game away, he is a reliable choice this week.
On the Bench
Dean Henderson , Crystal Palace, Keeper, £5m - Brighton (H)
Casemiro , Manchester United, Midfielder, £5.5m - Tottenham (A)
Neco Williams , Nottingham Forest, Defender, £4.7m - Leeds (H)
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall , Everton, Midfielder, £4.9m - Fulham (H)
Team Total Cost: £99.8m