The Early Gameweek 12 Preview

The International Break is almost over and so Fantasy Premier League managers have the Gameweek 12 preview with these hints and tips.

Gameweek 11 & International Break Roundup

Whilst we look at the Gameweek 12 preview, it’s important to keep a close eye on how Fantasy Premier League assets have performed over the International Break. This includes studying attacking returns, minutes and injury concerns. This time around there seems to be more injuries than ever before. FPL Herald have done a full roundup of all the action.

My club-by-club guide to who got injured and who scored over the international break ahead of #GW12 https://t.co/1ddWYjCnwp #FPL

— David Munday (@DavidMunday815) November 14, 2017

It’s been almost two full weeks since the drama of Gameweek 11. Many fantasy managers need their memories jogging on the key talking points and possible players who ought to be transferred in this week. FPL Guidance has yet another excellent summary with suggested transfer candidates.

Here is my review of last weekend's fixtures. Hopefully you find it useful regarding transfer decisions. #FPL pic.twitter.com/cxEDiiqNiW

— FPL Guidance (@FPL_Guidance) November 11, 2017

Tom Bayes has also given his reviews from last weeks games and highlights players that look like potential FPL gems. https://twitter.com/bayest14/status/929842047191801862

Captains

It’s a classic sword or shield this week between Lukaku and Kane. One is out of form and the other has been struggling for injury in recent weeks but has an impeccble record against his opponents. Salah is in the mix as well! It’s certainly got the community talking on Twitter.

Early captain thoughts for GW12:

? 6 goals in 5 PL apps against the Gunners

? Should be fresh after withdrawing from the England squad pic.twitter.com/iQ8xGAu9RV

— SevenWondersFPL ? (@SevenWondersFPL) November 13, 2017

Lukaku or Kane for captain?

For me it’s Kane.

Sure Lukaku might get a goal or an assist. 5-7 points with the recent bonus he’s earning.

I don’t mind risking 3-5 points if Kane blanks. I’ve lost so many double digit hauls the week after he blanks.
Time to rectify this.#FPL

— FPL Junior (@FPL_Junior) November 14, 2017

#Sanchez?#Kane in #NLDerby

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HK⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽??#FPL? https://t.co/tmG3Ia5Ao0

— ?????? (@FPLUFC) November 13, 2017

Pod #101: Previewing #GW12 fixtures and making the case for arm-banding Salah or Lukaku or Kane. Plus listener questions on wildcarding, formations, and must-have defenders. #FPL https://t.co/stqFJsPQzb

— The Always Cheating Podcast (#FPL) (@hailcheaters) November 13, 2017

Defenders

There’s always something new to be considered in terms of FPL captains. Defenders have an unusual habit of stealing the biggest hauls each week, so would you consider putting the armband elsewhere?

Hands up if you normally just pick a forward when it comes to captain? ??Maybe you need to think again. 11 weeks in and only 3 times has a forward been the top scoring player of the week. #FPL pic.twitter.com/mRhEsxJ2xt

— Él Statto (@FPL_ElStatto) November 10, 2017

There’s no surprised as to which teams are the most defensively sound. Fantasy Football Tips has a good record of clean sheet predictions and has shared this weeks statistics with the community,

Manhester City & Tottenham are ever present in the top 3 teams for

Goals conceded
Clean sheets
Big chances conceded
Goal attempts conceded
Goal attempts in the box conceded#Defence #FPL pic.twitter.com/DqT6NUTQP7

— TheTinkerMen (@TheTinkerMen) November 14, 2017

4 out of 5 clean sheet predictions correct last week ? https://t.co/8Ro5JpSN89

— FantasyFootballTips (@fantfoottipster) November 10, 2017

Keeping Pace

Hall of fame legend, James Egersdoff, has given fantasy Premier League managers an insight into his early season success plus 4 top tips for keeping pace with the top 1000. If you’re currently on a 5 digit rank or better, this is the best source of advice to stay up there!

Based on the stats for my FPL team's start to the 17/18 season (currently 733 overall):

Here's the framework I'll be working towards as a Gameweek minimum to keep pace with the top 1000 ?

1) Captain = 7 pts
2) Clean sheets = 2
3) Goals = 2.5
4) Assists = 3.09 #FPLstrategy https://t.co/iqdrso1mHv

— James Egersdorff (@JEgersdorff) November 12, 2017

Fixtures

There’s favourable fixtures on the horizon for many FPL sides, some teams are more popular than others. Chelsea probably have the most enticing run of fixtures.

Fixtures Analysis #GW12 #FPL@TrystanPugh aka Mastermind of @thestatszone fame takes the hot seat this week. Here’s what he thinks of the fixtures ahead as we plan for the weekend and beyond… https://t.co/WTPVTPeiOq

— FF247 (@FantasyFooty247) November 13, 2017

https://twitter.com/fplsage/status/929535659429318656

Azpilicueta now £6.8M almost the same price as Marcos Alonso
A close look at chances created & big chances created shows why Azpilicueta has more assists.
Can he keep it up?#FPL #CFC #Azpilicueta #Alonso pic.twitter.com/sbY74y1adm

— TheTinkerMen (@TheTinkerMen) November 11, 2017

Bournemouth and Everton haven’t had the best of starts, but their good run of fixtures shouldn’t be discounted.

Are you looking to dump or bring in Bournemouth or Everton assets?

Those 2 teams are projected to have excellent defence potential in the next 4 GW's

3 home games in the next 4 for The Cherries ?

? https://t.co/vq8zF7gaCN pic.twitter.com/QRF09vFMXe

— Fantasy Football Fix (@FantasyFootyFix) November 14, 2017

Remember to check out my guide to the Festive Fixture Schedule, City Captain Candidates Analysis and Form Vs Fixture Charts for Gameweek 12.