Should I transfer Raphinha into my fantasy football team?
- Position: Midfielder
- Sky cost: 6.8
- FPL cost: 5.3
Raphinha was a player targeted last week and if you haven't already got him in a fantasy football team, now seems like a really good gameweek to do it.
Leeds were involved in another high-scoring contest on Sunday as they were beaten 4-2 by Arsenal and Raphinha grabbed the assist on the Whites' first goal of the afternoon.
Officially, he has three assists across his last five games with two goals also included in that run. He also picked up a fantasy football assist in the win over Crystal Palace as his initial shot was saved before Patrick Bamford converted on the follow-up.
The winger remains such a cheap option, but one that is bringing in points too. Leeds' defence is always in focus but they can attack with a high amount of quality, and a big part of that is due to Raphinha's presence. Marcelo Bielsa's side have scored 40 and conceded 42 this season.
A Leeds player seems like a 'must' in this gameweek because they have the rearranged Southampton game on Tuesday. That means that you're getting two games for the price of one, and for those on the Sky game, it also gives you a captaincy option for both days (v Wolves on Friday, v Southampton on Tuesday).
His recent showings are also indicated in Fantasy Premier League's form guide. Only Ilkay Gundogan (9.6) has a better form rating than Raphinha (7.6). It's remarkable that his selection rate remains as low as it is (3.9% on FPL, 2.09% on Sky).
Should I transfer Robert Sanchez into my fantasy football team?
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Sky cost: 6.0
- FPL cost: 4.5
Emiliano Martinez has proven to be this season's most popular option out of the cheap goalkeepers but Robert Sanchez is making a strong claim for taking that tag.
The goalkeeper has become the number one choice at Brighton but remains priced as a back-up option. Mat Ryan's departure for Arsenal in the summer reaffirms his new position in the squad. At the low-end of goalkeeping pricing, Sanchez is definitely worth considering.
Brighton have conceded just one goal in their last five Premier League outings, an impressive run made even better by the fact it included games against Aston Villa, Liverpool and Tottenham. The Seagulls are now getting the results their performances deserve.
They are in great form and have kicked themselves away from the relegation picture. Eight points now separates themselves and Fulham and that gap could well be bigger with a home contest against Crystal Palace on Monday night.
Palace have failed to score in their last two and were comfortably beaten at home by Burnley last time out. They posted an expected goals figure of 0.63 in that loss and an even lower 0.44 against Leeds. Brighton, meanwhile, saw Villa's figure stand at a tiny 0.14 at full-time.
He's another name who can get you ahead of the trend before his selection percentage inevitably increases towards the end of the campaign. Only 2.6% of FPL teams have him while it's just 0.28% on Sky. For Sky players, the Palace game being on Monday also presents another captaincy option.
Should I transfer Jesse Lingard into my fantasy football team?
- Position: Midfielder
- Sky cost: 7.2
- FPL cost: 6.0
Jesse Lingard would have been far down the list on players to include at the start of his season but he's already making an impact at West Ham following his loan switch from Manchester United in January.
He scored two on his debut against Aston Villa and should have had a goal in the win over Sheffield United last time out. Lingard had five shots in that game, four were on target, and you can see how he is looking to add to his tally when he gets within shooting distance.
Sunday sees them take on an out-of-form Tottenham side and West Ham are fancied for victory. They have won four of their last five at home in all competitions while Spurs have lost four of their last five in the Premier League. The Hammers represent decent value.
This game being the first kick-off on Sunday will annoy Jose Mourinho. They are in Budapest to face Wolfsberger in the Europa League on Thursday night so it's a very quick turnaround to their trip to West Ham. Tired legs could come into play here.
That performance against Sheffield United gives hope to a Lingard goal here and his involvement on certain set-piece situations also means we could see an assist. Even with Aaron Cresswell playing in the cross for Issa Diop on Monday, free-kicks and corners could present a mismatch between the two sides.
Lingard is another who has been overlooked by the majority of fantasy football players. His selection rate on FPL is 2.7% while Sky is a lower 1.14%. Price may be a factor, but West Ham's lofty position in the table means their players represent value and Lingard is a strong differential player for points that others won't have.
Should I transfer Joao Cancelo into my fantasy football team?
- Position: Midfielder
- Sky cost: 8.2
- FPL cost: 6.1
If you're not running your team with maximum Manchester City involvement, you really are missing out. Pep Guardiola's side are scoring goals, keeping teams out and firmly on their way to another Premier League title.
Kevin De Bruyne's return from injury will cause some dilemmas, while Raheem Sterling has found his scoring touch again and remains high in cost. FPL's three players from one team rule is worth pushing for City, even with the expensive price tags attached to their assets.
Ilkay Gundogan is in exceptional form and remains an attractive price. A City defender is well worth having though given their strong defensive record and Joao Cancelo is a strong candidate for selection. He's in 17.11% of Sky teams and 23.8% of sides on FPL.
You're getting clean sheet points with him but it's such a surprise to see just the one goal and two assists on his tally. He could have easily had at least two assists in the win over Tottenham.
Despite starting as a full-back, he's basically playing as an attacking midfielder when they have the ball in the opposition half. Cancelo posted three shots in each of the recent wins over Aston Villa, Burnley and West Brom. For Sky players, he's also been hitting pass tier bonuses alongside the occasional 4+ tackles.
His selection rate is high and there's a good chance other teams in leagues will have him. Cancelo gets points and is a much better option than Kyle Walker who attracts the same price. He is becoming an increasingly important player in a very strong City side.
Who should I captain on fantasy football this week?
While Leeds face what could be a tricky away game at Wolves on Friday, the Whites are the team worth targeting because of that additional contest against Southampton on Tuesday.
Bielsa's side are, on average, scoring two goals per Premier League away game so an attacking player is a much better option compared with a player involved in this defence.
The two best options look to be either RAPHINHA or PATRICK BAMFORD. We've already discussed Raphinha's quality and Bamford has enjoyed a great season in front of goal, he's got 12 goals and six assist in 23 appearances and regularly posts two or more shots on target.
Eight of his 12 goals have also come away from home, so he could strike against a Wolves side who have conceded in four of their last five games in all competitions.
Don't have either? You're missing out, but STUART DALLAS is another candidate. He is a defender on the game, so you will be hit if Leeds concede a few, but his versatility means that he has been playing in midfield recently and that led to a goal in the away win at Leicester. Dallas has four goals and two assists this season.