There are some enticing matchups in the Premier League this weekend.
Manchester City hosting Leeds United is among the highlights for FPL managers, with many activating their Free Hit chip.
So, what is the optimal team by predicted points ahead of FPL Gameweek 13?
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GKP: Caoimhin Kelleher (Brentford)
- GW13 opponent: Burnley (H)
- Predicted points: 4.2
Brentford carry promising clean sheet potential at home to Burnley, with Caoimhin Kelleher a sound option between the sticks. He has two clean sheets already for the campaign, coming against Aston Villa and West Ham United. Kelleher has made 28 saves, including one penalty, but is still waiting for his first bonus points of the campaign.
DEF: Matheus Nunes (Man City)
- GW13 opponent: Leeds (H)
- Predicted points: 5.2
Man City are key for clean sheet hopes at home to promoted Leeds , who have scored just one goal in their last three Premier League games on the road. Matheus Nunes remains the most-appealing asset in the Man City defence given his routes to points. He’s chalked up three goal involvements to date.
DEF: Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace)
- GW13 opponent: Man Utd (H)
- Predicted points: 5.0
Despite a tricky fixture when it comes to clean sheet potential for Crystal Palace, it’s impossible to ignore the attacking form of wing-back Daniel Munoz. He’s chalked up five goal involvements this season, including a goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out. The Eagles have kept three consecutive clean sheets.
DEF: Nathan Collins (Brentford)
- GW13 opponent: Burnley (H)
- Predicted points: 5.0
It’s a conventional 3-4-3 formation on Free Hit this week. The changes to defender utility through defensive contribution points in this campaign isn’t enough to swing the pendulum of attack vs defence. It’s a stack on the Brentford defence in the Free Hit side too, though, with Nathan Collins. He’s hit the two point defensive contribution bonus on six occasions.
MID: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
- GW13 opponent: Chelsea (A)
- Predicted points: 5.9
Arsenal star man Bukayo Saka is one template player to survive in the Free Hit squad for the trip to Chelsea, with the Gunners expected to keep their winning momentum. He has the routes to points given that he’s on set pieces, including penalties. He has hit the defensive contribution bonus in consecutive games too.
MID: Phil Foden (Man City)
- GW13 opponent: Leeds (H)
- Predicted points: 5.4
Phil Foden should be considered a high upside player on Free Hit, with Man City having the standout fixture at home to Leeds . A substitute performance in the Champions League in midweek bodes well for his minutes in this fixture, where he will be looking to improve on his two goal involvements for the campaign.
MID: Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)
- GW13 opponent: Crystal Palace (A)
- Predicted points: 5.4
Bruno Fernandes remains a favourite AI pick from the Manchester United 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 delivered an assist in his last three away games in the Premier League.
MID: Amad Diallo (Man Utd)
- GW13 opponent: Crystal Palace (A)
- Predicted points: 5.4
Two Man Utd midfielders in this fixture away at Crystal Palace may raise some eyebrows, with a high-scoring affair predicted in this game. Man Utd have a slight edge when it comes to their recent form, while Crystal Palace have a European midweek fixture to contend with. Amad Diallo has one goal and one assist in the last four gameweeks.
FWD: Erling Haaland (Man City)
- GW13 opponent: Leeds (H)
- Predicted points: 8.6
Erling Haaland retains his place as the top AI option and the best captain pick ahead of the home game against Leeds. He appeared as a substitute in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, which bodes well for his minutes in this game. He has scored 14 goals in 12 games this season as he continues to thrive.
FWD: Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
- GW13 opponent: Man Utd (H)
- Predicted points: 5.8
It’s been quiet for Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta following his hat-trick against Bournemouth in Gameweek 10, with just one goal involvements in the four gameweeks since. We have seen a downwards trend in his underlying numbers in this time too. But he could well unlock a fragile Man Utd defence.
FWD. Igor Thiago (Brentford)
- GW13 opponent: Burnley (H)
- Predicted points: 5.6
Igor Thiago had been going under the radar in FPL this season, quietly scoring nine goals to become the second highest-scoring forward in the game. His ownership is now quickly rising ahead of the home game against Burnley, now in 15% of sides. He has the form, with four goals in the last four gameweeks.
