{"id":574456,"date":"2020-12-14T04:46:42","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T09:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=574456"},"modified":"2020-12-14T04:46:42","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T09:46:42","slug":"fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-13-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/12\/14\/fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-13-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 13 Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 13 follows closely on the heels of Gameweek 12. Let\u2019s try and navigate this hectic period the best we can. The deadline is this Tuesday so remember to be alert and not miss it.<\/p>\n<h2>Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 13 Picks<\/h2>\n<h3>Quick Tips<\/h3>\n<p>With matches coming thick and fast, managers will have to rotate their squads. Having a few decent options on your bench will definitely help. Some teams will play after a rest of only two days so you should prepare for the possibility of your star players getting rested.<\/p>\n<h3>Goalkeepers<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=7956236f,52061089&amp;search=Emiliano+Mart%C3%ADnez&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emiliano Mart\u00ednez<\/a> proved why he is the most popular goalkeeper pick this season with a brilliant haul of 11 points on Gameweek 12. On paper, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/burnley\/\" target=\"_self\">Burnley<\/a> at home looks easier than <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/wolves-club-analysis-news-fixtures\/\" target=\"_self\">Wolverhampton Wanderers<\/a> away but that may not be the case in the end. Regardless, Martinez remains the best long-term pick this season. Although, you can make a case for <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/9328b835\/Lukasz-Fabianski?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lukasz Fabianski<\/a> who is the highest-scoring goalkeeper at the moment, while <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/33887998\/Edouard-Mendy?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Edouard Mendy<\/a>\u00a0remains a good pick too.<\/p>\n<p>_Ederson_ has picked up three clean sheets in a row and has the possibility to add to that this week against <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/west-brom\/\" target=\"_self\">West Bromwich Albion<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/36c2ca73\/Alex-McCarthy?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex McCarthy<\/a> could also get a clean sheet at struggling <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/arsenal\/\" target=\"_self\">Arsenal<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n<h3>Defenders<\/h3>\n<p>A clean sheet is likely for <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/manchester-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester City<\/a>. However, who will start at the back for them is a mystery. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/5271c8f1\/Benjamin-Mendy?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benjamin Mendy<\/a> might be the one to shine as he did not see action on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>With Arsenal struggling badly, FPL owners of <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/1900032e\/Jannik-Vestergaard?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jannik Vestergaard<\/a> could profit handsomely. The big Danish defender has already scored three goals this season and is quite imposing on set pieces.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4f974391\/Aaron-Cresswell?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aaron Cresswell<\/a> is a decent pick on most weeks as he is on set pieces. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/crystal-palace\/\" target=\"_self\">Crystal Palace<\/a> are a dangerous side so a clean sheet might be tough.<\/p>\n<p>Holders of <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/ce4246f5\/Kurt-Zouma?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kurt Zouma<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/d2424d1b\/Ben-Chilwell?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ben Chilwell<\/a> and\/or <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/1265a93a\/Reece-James?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reece James<\/a> will be hoping for a clean sheet at Wolves. The West Midlands side have failed to score in the last two matches.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/manchester-united\/\" target=\"_self\">Manchester United<\/a> defenders should be confident about keeping a clean sheet at rock bottom <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/sheffield-united-club-news-analysis-fixtures\/\" target=\"_self\">Sheffield United.<\/a> However, as long-term picks, none of them seem worthwhile options.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/f4e433d4\/Tariq-Lamptey?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tariq Lamptey\u00a0<\/a>missed the last game with a hamstring issue. He could do well if he is fit to start against <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/fulham\/\" target=\"_self\">Fulham<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Midfielders<\/h3>\n<p>Manchester City have the best fixture on paper this week. However, they have a rather quick turnaround this round after the Manchester derby on Saturday. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b21fe2db\/Pep-Guardiola?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pep Guardiola<\/a> loves to rotate and might do so for this fixture. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e46012d4\/Kevin-De-Bruyne?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin De Bruyne<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b400bde0\/Raheem-Sterling?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raheem Sterling<\/a> are both fantastic options but will they both start? The likes of <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/3eb22ec9\/Bernardo-Silva?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bernardo Silva<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/ed1e53f3\/Phil-Foden?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Phil Foden<\/a>, Ilkay G\u00fcndogan and <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/9e1035f8\/Ferran-Torres?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ferran Torres<\/a> are all likely options to come in this week. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/892d5bb1\/Riyad-Mahrez?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Riyad Mahrez<\/a> looks set to be benched as he has started the last three matches.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e342ad68\/Mohamed-Salah?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mohamed Salah<\/a>&#8216;s record at Anfield is simply astonishing. This season, he has scored five goals at home already. His record against <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/tottenham\/\" target=\"_self\">Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> is also very good with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.co.uk\/mohamed-salah\/bilanzdetails\/spieler\/148455\/gegner\/148\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">seven goals in 12<\/a> and three in the last three home games.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=507c7bdf,9227838e&amp;search=Bruno+Fernandes&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bruno Fernandes<\/a> has an amazing away record in the Premier League. The Portuguese will be at Sheffield United this week where <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/manchester-united\/\" target=\"_self\">Manchester United<\/a> will be huge favorites, and Bruno is definitely a strong candidate for the armband.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/3515d404\/James-Ward-Prowse?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">James Ward-Prowse<\/a>, _Raphinha_, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b0b4fd3e\/Jack-Grealish?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Grealish<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/9674002f\/Mason-Mount?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mason Mount<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b2bc3b1f\/Wilfried-Zaha?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wilfried Zaha<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/7c104bb7\/Ademola-Lookman?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ademola Lookman<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/ee38d9c5\/James-Maddison?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">James Maddison<\/a> also could do well this week. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/ae4fc6a4\/Eberechi-Eze?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eberechi Eze<\/a> could be a nice differential as well. The youngster seems to have nailed down a starting spot and has been performing quite well.<\/p>\n<h3>Strikers<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b66315ae\/Gabriel-Jesus?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gabriel Jesus<\/a> has frustrated in recent weeks with no goals in his last four matches. He might be dropped if <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4d034881\/Sergio-Aguero?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergio Ag\u00fcero<\/a> recovers from illness or <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/9e1035f8\/Ferran-Torres?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ferran Torres<\/a> starts upfront.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/45963054\/Jamie-Vardy?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jamie Vardy<\/a> has scored two games in a row now and could continue that trend this week against <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/everton\/\" target=\"_self\">Everton<\/a>. The Toffees won in the last round but they are poor travellers and could struggle.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/93feac6e\/Patrick-Bamford?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Bamford<\/a> has a nice home fixture so should get some points. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/leeds-united\/\" target=\"_self\">Leeds United<\/a> have a terrible home record and might struggle to break <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/clubs\/newcastle-united\/\" target=\"_self\">Newcastle United<\/a> down.<\/p>\n<h3>Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 13 Captaincy Picks<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e46012d4\/Kevin-De-Bruyne?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin De Bruyne<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e342ad68\/Mohamed-Salah?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mohamed Salah<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=507c7bdf,9227838e&amp;search=Bruno+Fernandes&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bruno Fernandes<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Fantasy Premier League Top Picks<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e46012d4\/Kevin-De-Bruyne?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin De Bruyne<\/a> \u00a0(\u00a311.8)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=507c7bdf,9227838e&amp;search=Bruno+Fernandes&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bruno Fernandes<\/a> \u00a0(\u00a310.9)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e342ad68\/Mohamed-Salah?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mohamed Salah<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0(\u00a312.3)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/93feac6e\/Patrick-Bamford?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Bamford<\/a>\u00a0(\u00a36.2)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b0b4fd3e\/Jack-Grealish?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Grealish<\/a> \u00a0(\u00a37.8)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/9e1035f8\/Ferran-Torres?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ferran Torres<\/a> (\u00a36.9)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/45963054\/Jamie-Vardy?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jamie Vardy<\/a> \u00a0(\u00a310.3)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/f4e433d4\/Tariq-Lamptey?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tariq Lamptey<\/a> (\u00a34.8)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/5271c8f1\/Benjamin-Mendy?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benjamin Mendy<\/a> (\u00a35.9)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b2bc3b1f\/Wilfried-Zaha?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wilfried Zaha<\/a> (\u00a37.4)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"5X6btSRTSOBF1cvYlHstXw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1207355415\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'5X6btSRTSOBF1cvYlHstXw',sig:'PEmZZYAE6PXVc2jB__JXI8MFgHSWgJZ2EvKA6Y2ZPP4=',w:'594px',h:'428px',items:'1207355415',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 13 follows closely on the heels of Gameweek 12. Let\u2019s try and navigate this hectic period the best we can. The deadline is this Tuesday so remember to be alert and not miss it. Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 13 Picks Quick Tips With matches coming thick and fast, managers will have [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2794,"featured_media":574553,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,2],"tags":[1395,3009,2811,2911,4134,3007,136],"class_list":["post-574456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-premier-league","category-featured","tag-fantasy-football","tag-fantasy-premier-league","tag-fpl","tag-fpl-captain","tag-fpl-chips","tag-fpl-picks","tag-world-football"],"modified_by":"Nat Goodlad, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/574456","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2794"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=574456"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/574456\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/574553"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=574456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=574456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=574456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}