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Both of our midfield selections picked up assists last week, so we’re hoping for further attacking returns from two more middle-men for Gameweek 11.

They’re joined by a Liverpool striker who has the platform to maintain his fine form in a favourable away fixture.

Daniel Sturridge

With goals in each of Liverpool’s last two matches, Daniel Sturridge suddenly looks an enticing short-term option for the Reds’ trip to West Ham United.

The England international has looked sharp in his recent outings and will be expected to retain a starting role with Philippe Coutinho is ruled out, and Georginio Wijnaldum is a major doubt.

Following back-to-back 3-0 victories in all competitions, the Reds travel to east London in confident mood to face a side ravaged by injuries and suspensions in defence.

Winston Reid and Aaron Cresswell may recover to start, but Pablo Zabaleta is suspended, while Jose Fonte, Sam Byram, James Collins and Michail Antonio are all ruled out.

Sturridge’s underlying statistics match up to many of the leading premium options when he has been on the pitch.

He is averaging a shot every 19.2 minutes, which is superior to both Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero (20.1) and Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku (24.3).

Liverpool ran riot on their first visit to the London Stadium last season, with Sturridge scoring the opening goal in an emphatic 4-0 win.

Given the current fortunes of both sides, a similar outcome could be possible this evening.

The caveat is, of course, Sturridge’s security of start and – in the mid-term – his propensity to sustain injuries.

But risking the 0.8%-owned forward might just be the bold move required to take advantage of a Gameweek when four of the top six teams go head-to-head.

For those with the Wildcard already booked in for the break, Sturridge looks the perfect pre-refresh gamble.

Son Heung-min

Having started Spurs’ last four home league matches, we fancy Mauricio Pochettino will hand another opportunity to Son Heung-min against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

With a switch to a more attacking 4-2-3-1 formation possible against the Eagles, the South Korean could line up on the left wing, or even behind Kane in a 3-4-2-1 if Christian Eriksen is deployed deeper.

In Spurs’ previous Premier League outing at Wembley, Son scored in a thrilling 4-1 victory over Liverpool. Indeed, his underlying statistics in home matches are impressive.

The midfielder is second to only Harry Kane (12.7) in terms of minutes per chance among Spurs players, registering a shot every 25.8 minutes.

That’s better than both Dele Alli (32.1) and Eriksen (39.9).

Sunday’s match-up could hardly be more favourable.

No team has conceded more big chances (20) and shots on target (34) than Palace in away matches.

A popular Fantasy option last season when he totalled 14 goals and nine assists, limited pitch-time this campaign means that Son resides in just 1.3% of FPL squads.

But like Sturridge, as a one-week acquisition, the 7.9 signing offers significant potential.

Confidence is sky high among Pochettino’s side, and based on his home performances, taking a chance on the Spurs midfielder could pay off handsomely for Gameweek 11.

Demarai Gray

A change in manager could help Leicester City’s Demarai Gray emerge as a leading budget midfield option.

Handed a start on the right wing by new Foxes boss Claude Puel, the 5.3-priced wide man produced a sensational performance in the 2-0 win over Everton.

He scored his first goal of the season and completed all three attempted dribbles.

Despite limited starts, Gray has caught the eye over his 315 minutes played this season.

His average of a shot every 39.4 minutes ranks just behind Riyad Mahrez (38.9 minutes) and above Jamie Vardy (46.1).

And in terms of minutes per chance created, Gray’s average of 63.0 is superior to both Mahrez (64.8) and Vardy (109.5).

Puel’s first away match comes against Stoke City in today’s early kick-off.

The Potters have struggled defensively at the bet365 Stadium, conceding nine goals in their last four home matches.

Despite a clean sheet at Watford last week, Stoke have conceded the most penalty area shots (44) and big chances (11) over the last four Gameweeks.

The hosts could also be without influential captain Ryan Shawcross, who is again an injury doubt with a thigh problem.

Gray’s eye-catching display last weekend has seen over 21,000 swoop to secure his services, yet he is still owned by just 0.9% of FPL managers.

The 21-year-old’s week could hardly have gone any better so far, with a man of the match performance on Sunday followed by a new four-year contract with the Foxes.

Full of confidence and facing an erratic Stoke side, Gray can add further gloss to those dream-like seven days.

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  1. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Tired of all the spoon fed casuals captaining Kane this week so I am going to try something different...
    Triple captain Kane 😎

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      So you decided to become ladle fed. 😀

      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        😀

  2. creetle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Hi all,

    Elliot
    Jones Lascelles Naughton
    Hazard Sanchez Silva Choupo
    Kane(C) Firmino(V) Calvert-L

    Pope Simpson Milivojevic Suttner

    2.1 ITB 1FT

    Sanchez > Eriksen or save FT?
    I will be doing
    Firmino > Lukaku next week.

    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Difficult choice. Think I'd save but no great conviction.

      1. creetle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks Pockets.

  3. MFPL
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    GTG or use my 1FT?

    Elliot
    Alonso Otamendi Ward
    Salah Silva Richarlison Choupo-Moting
    Kane Jesus Vardy

    Pope Cedric Simpson Carrick

  4. Herbsy
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Would appreciate any suggestions:

    Elliot
    Valencia, Ward, Cresswell
    Salah, D. Silva, Sterling, Doucouré
    Abraham, Lukaku, Agüero

    (Schemichel, Mooy, Lascelles, Mbemba)

  5. Optic1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    First to 5 wins.

    Who to bench:

    A) Jones

    B) Daniela

    Go.

    1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Daniels

      heres one for you, bench 1:

      A) Stones
      B) Jones
      C) Ward
      D) Cedric
      E) Davies

      1. Optic1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Stones.

  6. JustPark
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Bottomed:

    I have Tarroll to start ahead of Ward, Stones and Diouf(in that order).
    Am I doing this right?

    1. Naboo
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      No. Start Ward

  7. Naboo
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone have CS odds?

  8. Deano
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    WC team set, off to the rubba dub dub. Good luck lads.

    Elliott
    Jones Mee Fernandez
    Salah Alli Sterling Richarlison
    Kane Vardy Abraham

    Supersonic Gross Kiko Hunemeir 3.7M ITB

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Spend more money skinflint.

  9. Frozen flying mammoth
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Which 2 to play

    A) Otamendi (ARS)
    B) Ward (sou)
    C) Monreal (mci)
    D) Azpilicueta (MUN)

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      A and D

  10. amplifiedAnt
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    1.1m, 1FT

    Elliot
    Alonso, Otamendi, Ward, Naughton
    Salah, Sterling, Richarlison
    Kane, Morata, Vardy

    (De Gea, Carroll, Mbemba, Fellaini)

    A. Fellaini > Gross (or ?)
    B. Starting XI transfer
    C. Hold for double transfer next GW

    1. Frozen flying mammoth
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      C

    2. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Should have done A before the Gross price rise last night.

      1. amplifiedAnt
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Oh sausages, busy yesterday and didn't anticipate a rise. Would you still go for it? Seems to solve my potential bench woes.

        1. The Polymath
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          H*ll YES!

        2. acidicleo
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          now as gros has risen monitor lesicestrs gray..

    3. acidicleo
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      we have 9 same players... 😉
      i have sane for sterling and kiko for naughton...

      1. amplifiedAnt
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Big week coming up for us both then, hopefully!

    4. acidicleo
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      C

  11. twoplustwo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Just hit Kaku for Kane

    Feels good

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      What did kaku do to upset kane? 😉

      1. twoplustwo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        🙂

    2. JustPark
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      No you don't have Kaku.

      1. JustPark
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        *didn't

  12. Sims
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    ok decisions made. good luck everyone

    Elliot

    Jones Naughton Moreno (Kolasinac)

    Salah Choupo Sterling Hazard

    Kane(c) Aguero Abraham

  13. LIARS POKER
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    g2g?

    Elliot
    Azpi Ward Cedric
    Hazard Salah Sterling Richarlison Choupo
    Kane Jesus

    Subs: Pope, Maguire, fodderx2

  14. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Bench one.

    A) Davies
    B) Simpson
    C) Daniels

    1. Hairy Potter
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Poch may make the decision for you

    2. acidicleo
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      b

  15. acidicleo
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    pick one please..

    1) elliott
    2) fabianski

    1. d3bug
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Elliot

  16. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    If my free hit chip is active, can I cancel it?

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      As long as you haven't confirmed your transfers.

  17. d3bug
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Who to get rid of to get Daniels
    A. Bavies
    B. Monreal

  18. Gassemannen
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Which 1 to play?

    A: Simpson (stk)
    B: Mee (sou)

  19. PickleRick
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    I'm playing Calvert-Lewin and bench Morata.
    Yeah, I'm crazy

  20. Sidekick_08
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Bench one:

    A. DCL

    B. Duffy

    C. Ward

  21. mahdimiki
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Bench one:
    Lascelles, Moreno, David Luiz

  22. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Crazy to captain Jesus v Arsenal? I’m going without Kane this week as don’t want to take a -4 to get him

  23. Ghost Gooner
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Is Diouf playing as a CF now?

    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Has done for last 4 games

  24. ADAMSKI97
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Who shall i bring in for Redmond
    A Gross
    B Choupo Moting
    C Gray

    1. sunzip14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      A

  25. zon
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Have a moment for my team for the first time this week.

    Elliot (Gomes)
    Azpi Bavies Ward (Ota, Mbemba)
    Hazard Sterling(c) Richarlison Shaqiri (RLC)
    Jesus Morata Vardy

    1ft, 0.6 itb

    Not much to do here? Captaincy?

    1. sunzip14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Hazard(C)

  26. sunzip14
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Simpson or Mee to start?
    Hazard or Salah for Captaincy?

    1. Arc
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Simpson
      Salah (C)

  27. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    there goes the Jones CS.Summarizes this lousy gw.
    thanks gw 10. good night !