Fantasy Premier League: Best picks and hidden gems for Gameweek 12

Can Isak finally get going in a Liverpool shirt?
Can Isak finally get going in a Liverpool shirt?Max Maiwald / DeFodi Images / Profimedia / Flashscore

The final international break until March has been and gone, so focus has now shifted firmly back to club football. As a result, Fantasy Premier League managers everywhere will be desperate to get their teams right ahead of a frantic festive period.

Here are the best players for FPL Gameweek 10 using Fantasy Football Hub’s AI predicted points. If you’re struggling to decide on which FPL move to make, get your AI Recommended Transfers right now!

Best Midfielder: Mohamed Salah vs Nottingham Forest (H) - 7.0 predicted points

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is back on top in the midfielder category with a home game against Nottingham Forest, who sit in the relegation spots without a clean sheet this season. It’s a chance for Liverpool to improve their form, with five defeats in their last six.

Salah has had a quiet start to the season by his high standards from last campaign, with six goal involvements in 11 games. Two goals in his last three games signal an upturn in form for the Egyptian, and he has the underlying numbers to back this up. 

In the last four gameweeks, he sits top among midfielders for shots (14) and big chances (5), and nine key passes show his assist potential too. He has the routes to points, plus penalties in his locker, and could be a crucial pick before the African Cup of Nations. 

Midfield Gem: Amad Diallo vs Everton (H) - 5.7 predicted points

Manchester United’s form continues to thrive during their best period in the Ruben Amorim era - unbeaten in their last five games in the Premier League. They have scored a leading tally of 12 goals in this period, making their assets key picks.

Winger Amad Diallo has one goal and two assists in this period, completing 90 minutes in consecutive games. He’s had six shots and created eight chances for his teammates in this spell, but remains a differential in just 1.7% of sides. 

The visit of Everton should be an opportunity for Manchester United to continue their winning streak at Old Trafford, with four consecutive wins and their Gameweek 1 defeat to Arsenal the only blot on their record. 

Amad Diallo season stats
Amad Diallo season statsFantasy Football Hub

Best Forward: Erling Haaland vs Newcastle United (A) - 7.4 predicted points

Erling Haaland is the best captain option once again for Gameweek 12, despite another tricky fixture away at Newcastle United. The Magpies have lost three of their last four games, but boast five clean sheets for the campaign.

Haaland is almost impossible to stop this season with 15 goal involvements: 14 goals and one assist. In the last five gameweeks, he remains top for shots (16), shots on target (13) and shots in the box (16), showcasing that these returns are sustainable. 

Manchester City have the momentum going into this fixture, with four wins in their last five. Newcastle United have conceded seven goals in their last four games, with City the heavy favourites.

Comparison of Salah and Haaland
Comparison of Salah and HaalandFantasy Football Hub

Forward Gem: Alexander Isak vs Nottingham Forest (H) - 5.3 predicted points

With Liverpool among the big favourites for this weekend to prosper against Nottingham Forest, Alexander Isak ascends the AI rankings, despite a tricky start to his Liverpool career.

The Swedish striker is still waiting for his first league goal in a Liverpool shirt, with the early start of his season blighted by fitness concerns and niggling injuries, leaving his ownership at just 4.6%. He played limited minutes over the international break. 

Nottingham Forest have just one win in their last 10 games, conceding two goals per game on average. Liverpool’s strong fixtures extend beyond this game, with West Ham, Sunderland and Leeds United in the next four gameweeks.