The international break has given Fantasy Premier League managers a breather, but the scramble resumes for Gameweek 12 with a full slate of fixtures and a handful of injury concerns carrying over from November\u2019s internationals.<\/p>\n
Goalkeepers to consider start with David Raya (\u00a35.9m). Arsenal face a strong away Spurs side in the north London derby on Sunday, but Raya\u2019s consistency is evident: seven clean sheets from 11 games. Robin Roefs (\u00a34.7m) has been a standout signing for Sunderland and is currently FPL\u2019s top-scoring goalkeeper ahead of a trip to Fulham, a side only four teams have scored fewer goals than this season. Emiliano Mart\u00ednez (\u00a35.0m) is another option after a 14-point haul that included a penalty save in the 4\u20130 win over Bournemouth; Aston Villa travel to Leeds United.<\/p>\n
Defenders: Marc Cucurella (\u00a36.1m) offers attacking threat and recent form, with six or more points in four of his last five outings and a start at Burnley in Saturday\u2019s early match. The absence of Gabriel frees funds in many squads, making Jurri\u00ebn Timber (\u00a36.2m) and William Saliba (\u00a36.0m) viable Arsenal defensive replacements. For Crystal Palace, Daniel Mu\u00f1oz (\u00a35.8m) combines attacking and defensive potential against winless Wolverhampton Wanderers, while Chris Richards (\u00a34.5m) is a budget route into Palace\u2019s backline. Virgil van Dijk (\u00a35.9m) remains a value pick for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest at home. Marcos Senesi (\u00a35.0m) is attractive for Bournemouth managers; only five defenders have more points than his 58.<\/p>\n
Midfield and attack: Bukayo Saka (\u00a310.1m) is Arsenal\u2019s principal attacking threat, scoring in four of his last six games and with six goal contributions in his last ten clashes with Spurs. Bryan Mbeumo (\u00a38.5m) has hit six or more FPL points in four of his last five matches. J\u00e9r\u00e9my Doku (\u00a36.5m) impressed recently with 11 points versus Liverpool and three goal contributions for Belgium during the break. Isma\u00efla Sarr (\u00a36.7m) could be productive at Wolves, while Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez (\u00a36.7m) should be rested and available for Burnley after missing international duty. Yankuba Minteh (\u00a36.0m) offers a differential for Brighton against Brentford, with four goal contributions and the highest chance-creation numbers at his club.<\/p>\n
Strikers: Erling Haaland (\u00a314.9m) is the obvious captaincy pick after his season tally rose to 32 goals for club and country during the international period. Jean-Philippe Mateta (\u00a38.1m) has two goals and an assist in his last four matches, including a France strike, and Jo\u00e3o Pedro (\u00a37.5m) returned 16 points across his last two games. Igor Thiago (\u00a36.3m) scored twice and earned 13 points against Newcastle before the break and faces Brighton away.<\/p>\n
The GW12 deadline is 11 a.m. GMT (6 a.m. ET) on Saturday, Nov. 22.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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