Fantasy Premier League: Top Five Captaincy Picks for FPL Gameweek 11
As we navigate through a hectic football schedule, the moment has arrived to ready our Fantasy Premier League teams for Gameweek 11.
In this guide, we’ll delve into FPL GW11 tips for choosing the best captain selections.
Let’s have a look at the Top 5 candidates who can give you the maximum points In GW11.
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Mohamed Salah, valued at £12.8 million in Fantasy Premier League, is enjoying a prolific run of form, having netted five goals in his last three matches and contributing a total of eight goals and four assists so far. Notably, he boasts the second-highest Expected Goals (xG) in the league at 7.21, along with the fifth-highest Expected Assists (xA) of 2.99.
Liverpool are set to face newly promoted Luton, making it one of their most favorable fixtures this season. Luton has conceded 20 goals, ranking fourth-worst in the league, and their Expected Goals Conceded (xGC) stands at 20.1, which is the third-worst.
Liverpool, on the other hand, has been in top-scoring form, with 23 goals and the highest xG at 22.51 in the league. They are also the second-favorites, with a 56% probability, of scoring 2.5 or more goals in Gameweek 11. All signs point to a challenging encounter for Rob Edwards’ Luton side.
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Salah has only failed to produce Fantasy Premier League points in one match this season, which was against Spurs where Luis Diaz had a controversial offside goal disallowed. Had it been allowed, Salah would be on an impressive run of 18 consecutive FPL returns in the league, dating back to last season. This level of consistency makes him one of the most reliable FPL choices available.
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Erling Haaland, priced at £14.0 million in Fantasy Premier League, delivered a standout performance, accumulating a massive 16 points by scoring two goals and providing an assist. With a total of 11 goals and two assists to his name, Haaland currently boasts the highest Expected Goals (xG) in the league, standing at 10.15.
Manchester City are set for a favorable Gameweek 11 encounter as they host Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium. Bournemouth has conceded the third-highest number of goals (21) and has an Expected Goals Conceded (xGC) of 22.2, which is the second-worst in the league.
City is the clear favorite to score 2.5 or more goals, with a substantial 65% probability of doing so. They will likely net at least two goals in this fixture, and Haaland is expected to play a pivotal role. He is a guaranteed starter and takes penalty kicks, making him an unstoppable force in this team. Many predict he will finish the season as the league’s top goalscorer and the highest Fantasy Premier League points earner.
Unsurprisingly, Haaland is the frontrunner to score at any time (with a 68% probability) in Gameweek 11, and he’s also a top choice for the captaincy this week, in our opinion.
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
Ollie Watkins, valued at £8.4 million in Fantasy Premier League, is enjoying his best season yet, having already notched up five goals and eight assists. While he experienced only his second blank in the season against Luton last week, it was largely due to some unfortunate circumstances. Watkins had an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.79 and an Expected Assists (xA) of 0.61 in that match.
Aston Villa are gearing up for another favorable fixture this week as they face Nottingham Forest. Steve Cook’s team hasn’t been weak defensively, conceding 15 goals (ranking fourteenth) with an Expected Goals Conceded (xGC) of 15.4 (tenth).
However, we believe Villa will prove to be a formidable opponent for them. Under the management of Unai Emery, Villa has scored the joint-most goals in the league, with 26 goals and an xG of 20.22, which ranks fourth.
Since the arrival of the new manager, the Villains have transformed, and Watkins has also stepped up his game. He’s been averaging six points per start and has recorded 33 attacking returns, a tally only surpassed by Erling Haaland (£14.0 million) and Mohamed Salah.
Watkins is virtually guaranteed to be in the starting lineup, offering both goal-scoring and assist potential while playing for one of the league’s top attacking teams.
Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
Bryan Mbeumo, priced at £6.6 million in Fantasy Premier League, has emerged as one of the standout value options in the game this season. He’s on a hot streak, having secured his second consecutive double-digit points haul with a goal and an assist against Chelsea in the last game week. His season stats now include six goals and two assists.
Mbeumo’s underlying statistics have been highly impressive, with an Expected Goals (xG) of 6.21, ranking third overall, and an Expected Assists (xA) of 3.04, placing him fourth overall.
Brentford had a somewhat shaky start to the season but has recently clinched back-to-back victories. They are set to face West Ham at home in Gameweek 11, which is considered a favorable fixture.
West Ham, despite their strong start, have conceded the sixth-most goals in the league (17) and have an xG against (xGA) of 19.3, which ranks fourth-worst.
Brentford, on the other hand, has been productive in attack, scoring 16 goals (fourth-most) and boasting an xG of 19.65, which is the fifth-best in the league.
Mbeumo is virtually guaranteed to be in the starting lineup and is the designated penalty-taker for Brentford. He serves as their key player and is expected to finish the season as their top scorer in both goals and Fantasy Premier League points.
With his remarkable underlying statistics and affordable price, Mbeumo appears to be a strong contender for a season-long spot in your FPL team.
Heung-Min Son (Spurs)
Heung-Min Son, valued at £9.6 million in Fantasy Premier League, has been on a remarkable goal-scoring spree, notching eight goals in the league since taking on the center forward role in Gameweek 4. His performance in this new position has been nothing short of fantastic, with an Expected Goals (xG) of 4.24 and an Expected Assists (xA) of 2.06.
Given how well he has adapted to the role, it’s likely that Son will continue to play as the central forward for Tottenham.
Haaland or Son, Whom to pick?
In Gameweek 11, Spurs face a challenging matchup against bitter rivals Chelsea, who, despite a slow start, have been solid defensively. Chelsea has only conceded 11 goals, which is the fourth-fewest in the league, and has an Expected Goals Conceded (xGC) of 11.5, ranking fourth-best.
However, Tottenham are known for their attacking prowess, having scored 22 goals (third-most) and boasting an xG of 17.54 (ninth). Son has seemingly become the new focal point for Spurs, and he will likely be among the top goal-scorers in the league by the end of the season. Additionally, Son offers a substantial assist threat.
Under the management of Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham plays with an emphasis on attacking football, and with the home advantage, they are expected to find the back of the net at least once. It’s also possible that Son will be the designated penalty taker for the team. Thus, could earn you bonus points by either scoring one or creating one.
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In Fantasy Premier League for Gameweek 11, the top choice for captaincy appears to be Erling Haaland, particularly with Manchester City having the most favorable fixture according to bookmakers’ odds. It’s a straightforward decision to captain Haaland, and he is expected to be a popular captain pick with highly effective ownership.
If you’re looking for a more unique or differential captain choice, or if you don’t have Haaland in your team, you might consider selecting Son, Salah, or Watkins as your captain for this game week.