As we head into Gameweek 12 of the 2024/25 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) season, managers are gearing up for another round of decisions that could make or break their seasons. With plenty of surprises, injuries and form shifts, it’s time to adjust tactics, make those all-important transfers and hopefully climb the ranks.
For Gameweek 12, Mohamed Salah remains a top contender for the captaincy, given his explosive form. However, don’t overlook the potential of Ollie Watkins against a weaker defense or Alexander Isak, who is thriving in Newcastle’s attacking setup. Make sure to analyze the matchups and consider current form before Saturday November 23, 2024, 14:00 (EAT) deadline.
GOAL KEEPER: Andre Onana (Man United)
The United goalkeeper has been in outstanding form, making 28 saves and keeping five clean sheets. Despite some earlier doubts, he has evolved into a dependable shot-stopper. This makes him a fantastic option to solidify his position as the league’s top FPL points scorer among goalkeepers.
DEF: Lucas Digne (Villa)
The attacking French full-back has been a standout performer this season. With 3 assists and an impressive 8 big chances created, he’s effectively playing as an auxiliary midfielder, as highlighted by his advanced average position in the match centre feature.
DEF: Gabriel (Arsenal)
Arsenal’s Brazilian defensive cornerstone offers more than just clean sheets—though he’s already secured 3 this season. His two vital goals highlight his aerial threat from set-pieces, and his league-leading xG of 2.01 among defenders, underscores his growing influence in Arteta’s system.
DEF: Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool)
A visit to St. Marys gives the centre-back an opportunity to continue offering great value as a route into The Red’s resilient defence. Konate has collected a clean sheet in five of his 10 starts this season, while he has also made an impact in attack, scoring once and supplying an assist.
MID: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – CAPTAIN
The Egyptian maestro continues to excel in the Premier League, delivering 8 goals and 6 assists so far this season. He has amassed a league-leading 54 FPL points in away matches, averaging an impressive 10.8 points per game. This makes him an outstanding captaincy option, even with an away fixture.
MID: Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)
It will be Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge for Manchester United on Sunday when they travel to promoted Ipswich Town. The Portuguese midfielder has provided double-digit hauls since Erik ten Hag departed the club, with two goals and two assists in the last two gameweeks. He has the routes to points given his involvement in set pieces, including penalties.
MID: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Arsenal talisman Bukayo Saka is another player who has faced some fitness issues while on international duty, with the Gunners needing their main man back to face an in-form Nottingham Forest side. Home comforts should suit him, with seven goal involvements in five appearances at the Emirates this season. Saka has plenty of routes to points, with goal and assist threats in equal measure, plus a heavy involvement in set pieces, including penalties.
MID: Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Palmer has once again established himself as Chelsea’s standout performer this season, showcasing exceptional maturity and confidence. With seven goals, five assists, and responsibility for set-pieces and penalties, he’s becoming an essential FPL asset. His popularity is set to rise further with Chelsea’s favourable fixtures on the horizon.
FWD: Raul Jimenez (Fulham)
A remarkable revival at Craven Cottage has seen Jiménez net 4 goals while providing 2 assists. Facing his former club, his motivation and current form make him an intriguing option.
FWD: Ollie Watkins (Villa)
Watkins has blanked in the last three, but remains one of the most consistent forwards in the game this season, with seven goal involvements for the campaign already. He scored for England over the break which will be an important confidence boost. A home game against Crystal Palace comes at a good time, with the Eagles without a clean sheet on the road this season.
FWD: Alexander Isak (Newcastle)
The Sweden star is the most-bought forward in the Gameweek, earning over 226,000 new owners. Isak hosts West Ham in his best form of the campaign, scoring in three successive Gameweeks and also supplying an assist to collect 26 points.
