There’s some enticing matchups this weekend, with Liverpool hosting Nottingham Forest and Everton travelling to Old Trafford.
So, who are the top 10 FPL picks by predicted points ahead of FPL Gameweek 12?
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10. Alexander Isak (Liverpool)
- GW12 opponent: Nottingham Forest (H)
- Predicted points: 5.3
Alexander Isak is one of three Liverpool players to make this top 10 ahead of the visit of Nottingham Forest to Anfield, a side without a clean sheet in the Premier League this season. Isak is back fully fit following injury and is still waiting for his first league goal in a Liverpool shirt. He played limited minutes over the international break.
9. Declan Rice (Arsenal)
- GW12 opponent: Tottenham (H)
- Predicted points: 5.3
The north London derby is a tricky fixture to predict on paper. But Arsenal go into this game with four wins and four clean sheets from their last five Premier League matches, sitting four points clear at the top of the table. Declan Rice is Arsenal’s top attacking outlet this campaign, producing two goals and four assists. He dominates set pieces, a crucial source of the Gunners goals.
8. Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)
- GW12 opponent: Nottingham Forest (H)
- Predicted points: 5.5
Dominik Szoboszlai has been an ever-present in Liverpool’s midfield this season campaign ahead of their fixture swing, promoted to the No.10 role in recent games. He’s produced two goal involvements, and hit the two point defensive contribution bonus on four occasions. He’s created eight chances in the last four gameweeks alone.
7. Amad Diallo (Man Utd)
- GW12 opponent: Everton (H)
- Predicted points: 5.7
Manchester United have gone five games unbeaten, climbing to seventh in the Premier League table and with favourable fixtures now here, including Everton at home next. Winger Amad Diallo has started five consecutive games, picking up one goal and two assists in this period. He remains a budget friendly pick, at just £6.3 million.
6. Bryan Mbeumo (Man Utd)
- GW12 opponent: Everton (H)
- Predicted points: 5.8
Bryan Mbeumo is the most-purchased player in the game heading into Gameweek 12, with an injury flag for Antoine Semenyo creating the perfect storm. Mbeumo has form and fixtures, producing four goals in the last four gameweeks. He has delivered an attacking return in three of his last four league games at Old Trafford.
5. Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)
- GW12 opponent: Everton (H)
- Predicted points: 6.1
Bruno Fernandes remains the top AI pick from the Man Utd attack given his routes to points. He is across all set pieces, including penalties, and has hit the defensive contribution bonus on three occasions. He has produced an attacking return in Man Utd’s last four meetings with Everton.
4. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
- GW12 opponent: Wolves (A)
- Predicted points: 6.1
Crystal Palace’s attractive run of fixtures continues with a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers, who sit bottom of the Premier League without a clean sheet this season. Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored four goals in the last four gameweeks, with the underlying numbers to back this up, with 15 shots and six big chances in this period. He is also on penalties.
3. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
- GW12 opponent: Tottenham (H)
- Predicted points: 6.6
Bukayo Saka produced a significant 12-point haul last time out, with a goal, defensive contribution bonus and the maximum three bonus points, showcasing his routes to points. The Englishman has crucial involvement in Arsenal’s set pieces, including penalties. He has an excellent record in the north London derby, with attacking returns in his last four appearances.
2. Mo Salah (Liverpool)
- GW12 opponent: Nottingham Forest (H)
- Predicted points: 7.0
We’ve seen an upturn in form for Mo Salah in recent games, scoring against Aston Villa and Brentford in the last four gameweeks to take him to six goal involvements for the campaign. His underlying numbers have also improved, with 14 shots, five big chances and nine chances created, suggesting further returns aren’t far away.
1. Erling Haaland (Man City)
- GW12 opponent: Newcastle (A)
- Predicted points: 7.9
Erling Haaland retains his place as the top AI option and the best captain pick ahead of the trip to Newcastle United, scoring 14 goals in 11 league games this season. He has had eight big chances on goal in the last four gameweeks, while also leading the way for shots (16), shots on target (13) and shots in the box (16).
