Gameweek 11: Arsenal Striker Crisis & The Defensive Midfield Revolution

Welcome to your comprehensive Gameweek 11 briefing! Thanks for being part of the Who Got The Points community. With the deadline at 11 AM on Saturday, November 8th, we've got breaking team news on Arsenal's striker situation, midfield assets exploding with points, and the differential picks that could transform your rank. Let's break down everything you need to know.

Arsenal Striker Crisis: Media reports suggest Gyokeres could miss Gameweek 11. This is massive news for the thousands of managers who own him. With question marks over his fitness, you cannot risk captaining him or even having him in your starting eleven. If the team news confirms he's out, you need to act fast.

Salah's Ownership Drop: Mohamed Salah bounced back with a goal and 10 points in Gameweek 10, but his ownership has dropped to 24.7% as managers question his consistency this season. That's just his second double-digit haul all season at a premium price of £14.2m.

The Defensive Midfielder Revolution: Declan Rice now has 4 assists this season, Moises Caicedo has 3 goals, and both are among the top-scoring midfielders in the game. If you don't own at least one, you're already behind the curve.

Transfers In: 370,000+ this week

Ownership: 24.2%

Gameweek 10 Performance: 9 points (1 goal, all 3 bonus)

Season Stats: 6 goals in 10 gameweeks, 48 total points

Mateta is the form forward in Fantasy Premier League right now, averaging 9.3 expected points. He scored again in Gameweek 10, bagging 9 points against Everton. Crystal Palace's target man is in sensational form.

Upcoming Fixtures: Liverpool, Aston Villa, Newcastle - not perfect, but his form makes him essential

VERDICT: Essential if you don't already own him.

Transfers In: 338,000+ this week

Ownership: 17.4%

Gameweek 10 Performance: 13 points (1 goal, clean sheet, maximum bonus)

Season Stats: 2 goals, 4 assists, 63 total points

Rice is seeing absolutely massive interest, and for good reason. The Arsenal midfielder has returned in 5 of his last 6 matches. Arsenal have kept 6 clean sheets in 10 games, and Rice is involved in everything good they do going forward.

Key Insight: At just 17.4% ownership, he's the perfect differential captain option against West Ham this weekend

VERDICT: Essential buy - one of the bargains of the season.

Transfers In: Nearly 300,000 this week

Ownership: 20.8%

Gameweek 10 Performance: 10 points (1 assist, clean sheet, 2 bonus)

Season Stats: 3 goals, 1 assist, 58 total points

Caicedo delivered again with 10 points against Wolves. He's playing as an attacking box-to-box midfielder under Enzo Maresca, and his output reflects that tactical role. No longer a differential at 20.8% ownership, but the numbers speak for themselves.

Upcoming Fixtures: Fulham and Crystal Palace in the next 4 gameweeks

VERDICT: Good buy if you have the funds, but Rice offers more value.

Status: Potential injury concern for Gameweek 11

If you own Arsenal's premium striker, you need to act fast. The news broke late about his potential absence, and thousands are already moving him out. With question marks over his fitness, you cannot risk captaining him or even having him in your starting eleven.

Replacement Options: Mateta, Alexander Isak, or Darwin Nunez as direct replacements in that price bracket

VERDICT: Sell immediately if the team news confirms he's out.

Transfers Out: 62,000 managers after the deadline

Price Changes: Dropped 3 times this season

Yes, he scored 10 points in Gameweek 10, but that's just his second double-digit haul all season. At his price point (£14.2m), you need explosive returns every week. Liverpool have good fixtures, but Salah's inconsistency this season makes him impossible to captain with confidence.

VERDICT: Hold if you own him, but don't buy him back if you've already sold.

Ownership: 5.2%

Gameweek 10: 0 points despite playing 90 minutes

Villa have conceded in 3 of their last 4 matches, and Cash hasn't returned attacking points since Gameweek 8. At low ownership, he's not a popular pick anyway, but if you're looking for budget defenders, there are better options.

VERDICT: Sell if you need funds, but he's cheap enough to keep on your bench.

These players could explode and separate you from the pack. All are under 10% ownership and offer genuine upside.

Ownership: 8.3%

Gameweek 10: 6 points (1 goal, 81 minutes)

Expected Points Average: 8.3

Welbeck has now scored 6 goals in 10 gameweeks for Brighton. At his price, he's an absolute steal. Brighton face Newcastle and Bournemouth in their next three fixtures, providing excellent opportunities for returns.

Ownership: 0.4% (microscopic!)

Gameweek 10: 8 points (1 goal, bonus)

The Bournemouth midfielder is playing advanced under Andoni Iraola and offers incredible value as a fifth midfielder who could actually start for you. At just £5.0m, he's a genuine differential who's showing attacking returns.

Ownership: 1.1%

Gameweek 10: 8 points (1 goal, 90 minutes)

With Manchester City's injury crisis, O'Reilly is nailed in the starting eleven right now. At under £5.0m, he's a budget enabler who could actually return points. The defender scored in Gameweek 10 and offers exceptional value.

Primary Pick: Declan Rice (Arsenal vs West Ham)

Rice is in sensational form with returns in 5 of his last 6 matches. Arsenal face West Ham at home, and his ownership is low enough (17.4%) that he's a genuine differential captain. He offers explosiveness with lower ownership risk.

Safe Pick: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool vs Brighton)

If you want safety, Salah against Brighton is the obvious choice. But Rice offers the explosiveness with differential ownership that could transform your rank.

Remember: The Gameweek 11 deadline is at 11 AM on Saturday, November 8th. Make your moves early to avoid price rises!

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