Manchester United open the proceedings of Matchday 18 of the Premier League 2021-22 season with a home game against Brighton on Saturday, December 18. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal play on the same day albeit away from home at Elland Road against Leeds United. Arsenal and Man United are the only two top-six sides playing on Saturday. 

Manchester City will take on Newcastle United at St. James' Park in an easy fixture for the league leaders. Tottenham's home game against Liverpool is the main event on Sunday, December 19, while Chelsea travel to Molineux Stadium to take on Wolves.

With so much action to look forward to, we list down some smart buys to help you ace your fantasy premier league gameweek 18. 

Fantasy Premier League: Gameweek 18 tips to make your team

Best attacker: Ollie Watkins

Steven Gerrard’s arrival as Aston Villa manager has resurrected Ollie Watkins�?form to a great extent. The 25-year-old frontman was on the scoresheet in the last gameweek, with a goal and assist against Norwich City. In this regard, Watkins is the most transferred-in player for the week. Watkins will likely get on the scoresheet when Burnley visit Villa Park on Saturday.

Best defender: Joao Cancelo

At just £6.8m, Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo is a steal. City will have the Portuguese left-back in their starting XI against Newcastle after being suspended for Gameweek 17. In addition to helping the current holders pick up their 11th clean sheet of the season, Cancelo will also play an integral role in his team’s attacks agianst struggling Magpies.

Budget player: Said Benrahma

After a blistering start to the season, West Ham United's Said Benrahma has failed to produce goals or assists in recent matches. There is still hope for the Algerian as a home game against Norwich City can encourage him to resurrect his form, and you can take a chance as he is available for only £6.0m.

Fantasy Premier League stats for Gameweek 18 fixtures

Manchester United vs Brighton

Manchester United have scored at least two goals against Brighton in each of their last six league meetings.

During this time, the Red Devils have scored 15 goals and have lost just once while winning five.

Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood have scored two goals in United’s last three league meetings with Brighton.

Newcastle United vs Manchester City

Manchester City have scored 14 goals in their last five league meetings with Newcastle United. This includes three wins, one draw and one defeat.

Newcastle United have won just one league game against Manchester City in the last decade.

Ferran Torres has scored four goals in his last two league game against the Magpies.

Tottenham vs Liverpool

Liverpool are undefeated against Tottenham since October 2017. The Merseysiders have won six of their seven meetings in this period while drawing one.

Liverpool have scored at least two goals in four of their last five meetings with Tottenham.

Roberto Firmino has scored four goals in his last five league games against Tottenham.

Featured photo: AFP / Lindsey Parnaby

Arsenal’s home game against West Ham United headlines the Matchday 17 of the Premier League 2021-22 season. The Gunners are set to host the Hammers in the early hours of Thursday, December 16. The match will kick off at 1:30 AM IST.

Premier League 2021-22 Matchday 17 will kick off with Manchester United’s trip to the Community Stadium on Wednesday, December 15 to take on Brentford. Manchester City, on the other hand, host Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium while Tottenham travel to King Power Stadium to face Leicester City.

Chelsea host a struggling Everton side on Friday, December 17 before Liverpool draw curtains to the gameweek 17 with a home match against Newcastle United.

With so much action to look forward to, we list down some smart buys that can help you ace your fantasy premier league gameweek 17. 

Fantasy Premier League: Gameweek 17 tips to make your team

Best attacker: Cristiano Ronaldo

With 67 points after 13 games, Manchester United talisman Cristiano Ronaldo is currently the fourth-best striker in the Fantasy Premier League. The 36-year-old frontman has scored seven goals with three of them coming in his last three outings. Regardless of the match result, Ronaldo is likely to make an impact against Brentford.

Best defender: Trent Alexander-Arnold

With Joao Cancelo out, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold becomes an automatic pick for a defender. Although the 23-year-old right-back has blanked in his last three league outings, he has earned bonus points for keeping a clean sheet. With Liverpool hosting a struggling Newcastle United side, Alexander-Arnold remains a top-notch choice.

Budget player: Emmanuel Dennis

In a rather troubling season, Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis has been a glaring presence. The 24-year-old frontman costs a mere £5.8 in the FPL and his return of 84 points is the best among any striker in the league. Given the form he is in, it is safe to say he remains an absolute steal.

Fantasy Premier League stats for Gameweek 17 fixtures

Arsenal vs West Ham United

West Ham United have won just one of their last five league meetings with Arsenal.

Arsenal have scored at least two goals in three of their last five matches against West Ham United.

Alexandre Lacazette has scored three goals in his last three matches against the Hammers.

Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur

There have been at least two goals scored in each of Tottenham’s last nine league games with Leicester City.

Both Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy have scored four goals in their last five league matches against Leicester and Tottenham respectively.

Tottenham have scored 11 goals against Leicester in their last five Premier League meetings.

Chelsea vs Everton

Everton have won three of their last five league matches against Chelsea. During the time, the Toffees have scored six goals while conceding just once.

Chelsea have scored six goals in their last three league matches against Everton, with all goals coming from different players.

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With matches coming thick and fast, Premier League football resumes over the weekend with West Ham United’s home game against Chelsea opening the proceedings of Gameweek 15.

Three of the Premier League’s top six clubs - Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City - play on Saturday while the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal will return to action on Sunday. 

Liverpool take on Wolves while Manchester City will make a trip to Vicarage Road to take on Watford. Manchester United and Tottenham play home games against Crystal Palace and Norwich City respectively. 

Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta will return to Goodison Park as a manager when Arsenal take on Everton in the headline fixture of Premier League Gameweek 15.

With so much of action to look forward to, we list down some smart buys that you can consider ahead of the new matchweek. 

Fantasy Premier League: Gameweek 15 tips to make your team

Best attacker: Jamie Vardy

The highest-scoring forward in Fantasy Premier League, Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy has accrued 76 points this season after scoring nine goals in 14 league outings. While he did blank agianst Southampton recently, he is expected to get on the scoresheet against an Aston Villa side that has conceded 23 goals this season.

Best defender: Joao Cancelo

Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo has been a standout player this season. With three assists and eight clean sheets in 14 league appearances, the Portuguese, right now, is the second-highest scoring defender with 82 points. At just £6.7 m, the 27-year-old is a steal considering that Manchester City are playing a struggling Watford side.

Budget player: Emile Smith Rowe

Considering the promise Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe has shown this season, he remains an absolute bargain at £6.0. Selected by 28.2 per cent of users, the 21-year-old attacking midfielder has been one of the top performers in terms of fantasy returns having accumulated 62 points so far.

Fantasy Premier League stats for Gameweek 15 fixtures

West Ham United vs Chelsea

Chelsea have won 27 of their 50 matches against West Ham United in the Premier League. 12 of those 27 wins have come away from home.

The Blues have scored at least two goals against the Hammers in three of their last five league meetings.

The teams have played just four stalemates in the Premier League since 1993 with the most recent coming in September 2018.

Everton vs Arsenal

Everton have won three of their last five meetings with Arsenal, with the Gunners winning a solitary match.

Before April 2019, Arsenal had recorded seven wins out of eight Premier League matches against Everton.

Arsenal have scored two own goals in their last two league matches against Everton.

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Bottom-dwellers Newcastle United open the proceedings in Matchday 14  of Premier League 2021-22 with a home game against fellow relegation strugglers Norwich City in the early hours of Wednesday, December 1.

League leaders Chelsea travel to Vicarage Road to take on Watford while Aston Villa will host Manchester City on Thursday, December 2. The Premier League’s 59th Merseyside derby will see Everton hosting Liverpool at Goodison Park on the same day and the match will kick off at 1:45 AM IST.

The headline fixture of Premier League Matchday 14 though will see Manchester United playing host to Arsenal at Old Trafford on Friday, December 3.

With the new gameweek approaching soon, here we list down some smart buys that you can consider.

Fantasy Premier League: Gameweek 14 tips to make your team

Best attacker: Diogo Jota

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota is the most transferred-in player for this gameweek. The Portugal international scored a brace against Southampton over the weekend and will be odds on favourite to bag at least one goal against Everton. With the Toffees struggling to keep a clean sheet, expect Jota to capitalize on every opportunity he gets.

Best defender: Marcos Alonso

Chelsea’s defensive record away from home has been brilliant this season. The Blues have conceded a mere two goals on the road across all competitions while Watford, on the contrary, have failed to keep a clean sheet. This makes Marcos Alonso an asset for FPL players this week since not only are Chelsea likely to keep a clean sheet, but Alonso’s constant forays in the opposition half makes him an attacking threat too. 

Best budget player: Conor Gallagher

Crystal Palace face a struggling Leeds United side that has won just one of their last five matches. Hence it comes as no surprise that Conor Gallagher has become the fourth most transferred-in player for this gameweek. Gallagher’s tally of 69 FPL points is the third-best return among all midfielders and considering his recent run of form, at just £6.1, he remains a steal.

Fantasy Premier League stats for Gameweek 14 fixtures

Everton vs Liverpool

Liverpool have failed to score a goal in three of their last five league meetings with Everton.

The Reds are winless against Everton in the league since winning 5-2 in December 2019.

Everton’s 2-0 victory over Liverpool last season was their first win over the Reds in 11 years, having previously won with the same scoreline in 2010.

Manchester United vs Arsenal

Manchester United’s last league win over Arsenal dates back to April 2018 when goals from Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini guided the Red Devils to a narrow 2-1 win.

Manchester United have scored just one goal in their last five league meetings with Arsenal.

Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has scored three goals in his last five appearances against Manchester United.

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Manchester United’s trip to Stamford Bridge to take on league leaders Chelsea headlines Matchday 13 of the Premier League 2021-22 season. This will be Manchester United’s first Premier League match since parting ways with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Meanwhile, Arsenal host a struggling Newcastle United in the opening fixture of Matchday 13, followed by Liverpool’s home match against Southampton. Manchester City will resume their league action on Sunday against West Ham United while Tottenham will travel to Turf Moor to take on Burnley.

With so much of action to look forward to, here are our top picks for Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 13:

Fantasy Premier League: Gameweek 13 tips to make your team

Best attacker: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang loves playing against Newcastle United. The Gabon international has scored six goals and has provided three assists in his eight appearances against the Magpies in all competitions. The former Borussia Dortmund forward has scored in each of his last five appearances against Newcastle.

Best defender: Sergio Reguilon

Antonio Conte’s arrival at Tottenham Hotspur has upped Sergio Reguilon’s output. Deployed as a left wing-back, the 24-year-old has done relentless running in the last two matches, resulting in a total of 14 FPL points from the fixtures. Now up against Burnley, Reguilon is currently the sixth-most transferred-in player for this gameweek.

Budget player: Teemu Pukki

Norwich City registered their second win of the Premier League 2021-22 season following a 2-1 victory over Southampton in gameweek 12. The match saw star striker Teemu Pukki scoring his second goal in as many games, making him a strong option for Norwich’s home game against Wolves. Considering the fact that Pukki has scored three of his four goals at home,  it is safe to say Wolves are set for a tough encounter.

Fantasy Premier League stats for Gameweek 13 fixtures

Arsenal vs Newcastle United

Arsenal have scored the opening goal in each of their last 16 Premier League matches against Newcastle United.

Newcastle United are the only team across four tiers of English football who are yet to register a win this season.

The Gunners have scored at least one goal in each of their last 17 Premier League matches against the Magpies.

Liverpool vs Southampton

Liverpool are the only team in the Premier League to have scored in each of their 12 matches this season. Overall, the Reds have scored in each of their last 22 league matches.

Southampton have lost 13 of their 17 away matches in 2021 while winning just twice. The Saints have conceded a whopping 43 goals during the time.

Liverpool have won seven of their last eight league matches against Southampton.

Chelsea vs Manchester United

Manchester United have kept a clean sheet in each of their last four Premier League meetings against Chelsea.

The Blues are without a win in each of their last seven Premier League matches against Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored just one goal in 15 appearances against Chelsea in all competitions. That goal came in the 2008 UEFA Champions League final.

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Premier League football returns after a brief international break as Leicester City and Chelsea open the proceedings for Matchday 12 at King Power Stadium on Saturday, November 20. The highlight of Matchday 12, however, remains Arsenal’s trip to Anfield to face Liverpool on the same day.

Arsenal, currently fifth in the Premier League 2021-22 standings, will look to make the most of the fixture as a win will take them to the top four. Manchester United, on the other hand, have a relatively easy fixture as they face Watford away from home.

Meanwhile, there are only two matches on Sunday with Manchester City hosting Everton and Leeds United travelling to London to take on Tottenham Hotspur.

With so much of action to look forward to, here are our top picks for Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 12:

Fantasy Premier League: Gamweek 12 tips to make your team

Best attacker: Cristiano Ronaldo

Among the top six clubs, Manchester United has the easiest outing. Despite their recent struggles, they are highly likely to come out on top on Saturday. Watford, who have won just one of their last five matches, are set to face an in-form Cristiano Ronaldo who has scored three goals and assisted once in his last three matches for the Red Devils. Given how stacked the fixtures are this matchweek, Ronaldo remains the most viable option of all.

Best defender: Joao Cancelo

Joao Cancelo has provided a whopping four assists in his last two matches for Manchester City, including one in the Manchester derby and three against Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League. His current form has made him the third most transferred-in player for the matchweek. Considering how substandard Everton have been on the road, Cancelo is a top defender to have in your team this week.

Budget player: Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher’s current form has made the Crystal Palace midfielder the most transferred-in player this week. The 21-year-old Chelsea loanee has scored two goals in his last two matches and is currently the second highest-scoring midfielder after Mohamed Salah in the Fantasy Premier League with 62 points. At just £5.8m, Gallagher is a steal.

Fantasy Premier League stats for Gameweek 12 fixtures

Leicester City vs Chelsea

Leicester City are unbeaten against Chelsea in their last three home matches (W1, D2).

Chelsea are averaging two goals in their away league matches this season, having scored eight in four matches.

Romelu Lukaku has scored five goals in eight Premier League matches against teams managed by Brendan Rodgers.

Liverpool vs Arsenal

Mohamed Salah has scored four goals and provided two assists in four matches at Anfield against Arsenal.

Arsenal have kept six clean sheets in their last nine Premier League away matches.

Among any side in the Premier League, Arsenal are currently on the longest unbeaten run (W6, D2).

Manchester City vs Everton

Manchester City have scored 21 goals while conceding just five in their last seven Premier League matches against Everton. City have won all of those seven games.

Gabriel Jesus has scored eight goals in eight Premier League outings against Everton.

Everton are without a win in their last five Premier League matches (D2, L3).

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Matchweek 11 of the Premier League 2021-22 season kicks off with Southampton’s home game against Aston Villa in the early hours of Saturday, November 6. The marquee fixtures, however, remains Manchester City’s away trip to Old Trafford to face their city rivals Manchester United in the 49th Manchester derby of the Premier League.

A win for Man United will take them level on points with City while a defeat will cast them six points adrift of their local rivals. Meanwhile, league leaders Chelsea face Burnley at home on Saturday while the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool will play Watford, Everton and West Ham United respectively on Sunday. 

With so much action to look forward to, here are our top picks for Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 11:

Fantasy Premier League: Gameweek 11 tips to make your team

Best attacker: Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang

After a rather sluggish start to the season, Arsenal forward Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang is back among goals. The Gabon forward has scored two and has assisted one goal in his last three matches, making him one of the top forwards for Matchweek 11. Arsenal play Watford at home while the likes of Man City, Liverpool and Tottenham all have relatively tougher games to play, which makes Aubameyang a smart bet for this week.

Best defender: Reece James

Chelsea full-back Reece James is the most transferred-in player for Matchweek 11. The 21-year-old had scored a brace against Newcastle in his last Premier League outing which took his tally to 56 fantasy points, making him the top-scoring defender in Fantasy Premier League. Chelsea play Burnley at home and considering the form they are in, James will be a handy option for all fantasy players.

Budget player: Emile Smith Rowe

Arsenal playmaker Emile Smith Rowe has proven to be an excellent pick this season. The 21-year-old is the second most transferred-in player for this matchweek and will once again be key for his team against the Hornets. At just £5.6, Smith Rowe is a steal considering that only six midfielders have scored more fantasy points than him. 

Fantasy Premier League stats for Gameweek 11 fixtures

Manchester United vs Manchester City

Manchester United are unbeaten against Manchester City in their last four Premier League matches (W3, D1).

Interestingly, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has won four of his eight meetings against Pep Guardiola. This is the best win percentage (50%) among managers who have faced the Man City boss at least five matches.

Manchester City have won seven Premier League matches at Old Trafford. This is the joint-most by any team to win at the venue alongside Liverpool.

Arsenal vs Watford

New Watford boss Claudio Ranieri has never beaten Arsenal in his managerial career. The Italian has faced the Gunners 11 times in the past, losing seven times and drawing on four occasions.

Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang has scored six goals in his last five Premier League appearances against Watford.

Everton vs Tottenham

New Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is unbeaten against Everton (W3, D1). During his stint with Chelsea, Conte’s team kept a clean sheet in all four matches.

Everton’s last win over Tottenham came in the 2019-20 season and it was their first victory in 17 attempts against the Lilly Whites.

Striker Harry Kane has scored 11 goals in 12 outings against Everton, including five braces.

West Ham United vs Liverpool

West Ham United have won 62 points in the Premier League in 2021. Only Manchester City (80) and Chelsea (66) have won more.

Liverpool have scored a whopping 22 goals in their last six Premier League away matches.

West Ham forward Michail Antonio has been involved in 17 Premier League goals in his last 22 matches at the London Stadium (G11, A6).

Featured photo: AFP / Justin Tallis

Leicester City will host an in-form Arsenal side to kick-off Gameweek 10 of Premier League 2021-22 season at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, October 30.

The Gunners have been in impressive form and will look to extend their eight-match unbeaten streak in all competitions.

Meanwhile, Manchester United will travel to London to face Tottenham Hotspur which is undoubtedly the biggest game of the weekend.

Elsewhere, second-placed Liverpool host an exciting Brighton outfit while Chelsea take on Newcastle United, who are looking to turn things around after their £305million takeover by a Saudi Public Investment Fund. 

With so much action to look forward to, here are our top picks for Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 10:

Fantasy Premier League: Gameweek 10 tips to make your team

Best attacker:  Hwang Hee-Chan

Since his summer move to Premier League on loan from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, Hwang Hee-Chan has been in red-hot form for Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 25-year-old South Korea international has netted four goals in just six Premier League matches this season and is likely to add to his tally against Southampton on Saturday. Having already bagged 34 points and with an FPL price of £5.7, it makes Hee-Chan a must-have pick in your fantasy team for Gameweek 10.

Best defender: Ben Chilwell

Ben Chilwell is one of the most in-demand players for the upcoming gameweek. The in-form left-back has scored in Chelsea’s last three Premier League matches. Chilwell has already accumulated 35 fantasy points and is likely to add more to his tally at Stamford Bridge against Newcastle United.

Budget player: İlkay Gündoğan

İlkay Gündoğan was one of the standout players for Manchester City in their 4-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, helping him earn his season-high haul of 10 points. The 31-year-old has been in scintillating form for the defending champions and is a great pick at £5.8.

Fantasy Premier League stats for Gameweek 10 fixtures

Leicester vs Arsenal

Leicester have scored 2 or more goals in their last 4 matches

Arsenal are on a 6 match unbeaten streak in the Premier League.

3 or more goals were scored in Leicester City’s last 5 matches.

There has been just 1 draw in the last 5 matches between these 2 sides (LEI �?3, ARS -1)

Chelsea vs Newcastle United

Chelsea have won their last 3 matches in which they have led at half-time

Both sides have combined for 2 or less goals in their last 4 matches in the Premier League

Chelsea have won 5 out of their last 6 matches. They have kept a clean sheet in 4 of them

Chelsea have won 5 out of the 6 matches against Newcastle United in all competitions

Newcastle are yet to win a match this season

Liverpool vs Brighton

Liverpool are undefeated in their last 19 Premier League matches

3 or more goals were scored in Liverpool’s last 6 matches.

Liverpool have scored 3 or more goals in 5 out of their 6 premier league matches

Brighton have conceded more than a goal on only 1 instance in away matches this season

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace are on a 5 match winless streak in the premier league

Crystal Palace are yet to win an away match this premier league season

Manchester City have kept a clean sheet in their last 5 Home premier league matches

City have won by a margin of 5-0 in 3 out of their last 5 Home premier league matches

City have scored 2 or more goals against Crystal Palace at Home in all competitions 

Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur

There has been no draw between these 2 sides in their last 5 premier league meetings

Both the teams have failed to keep a clean sheet in the last 4 premier league meetings

Manchester United are yet to lose against Tottenham in away matches since Jan 31, 2018

Manchester United have lost only 1 out of the 5 matches between the 2 sides

Spurs have conceded a goal at least in their last 6 matches while United have managed just 1 clean sheet this season

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Liverpool’s away trip to Old Trafford on Sunday, October 24 headlines Gameweek 9 of Premier League action. The fixture marks the start of a gruelling run of matches for Manchester United as they are set to play an away match against Tottenham and a home match against neighbours Manchester City in the coming weeks after the Liverpool clash.

Meanwhile, Arsenal will kick start the upcoming Gameweek with a home match against Aston Villa. The match will kick off in the early hours of Saturday (12:30 AM IST), October 23. It will be followed by exciting fixtures like Chelsea vs Norwich, Brighton vs Manchester City and West Ham vs Tottenham.

With so much action to look forward to, here are our top picks for Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 9:

Best attacker: Jamie Vardy

The Leicester City forward is currently the joint top-scorer in the league with seven goals and five of those strikes have come in his last four appearances. Now, a match against Brentford sure makes for a tricky encounter, but Vardy’s rich vein of form makes him a must-have pick in your fantasy team for the upcoming gameweek.

Best midfielder: Mohamed Salah

Considering the form Mohamed Salah is in at the moment, the Manchester United defence must be at their very best to neutralise him over the weekend. The 29-year-old scored three goals in two matches against the Red Devils last season and a goal on Sunday will make him the first Liverpool player to score in three consecutive matches against Manchester United.

Best defender: Ben Chilwell

Chelsea full-back Ben Chilwell is back in the Blues team after missing six consecutive matches early in the league. Since his return, the 24-year-old has scored two goals in his last two Premier League games, including a winner against Brentford. His form has made him the most-bought defender ahead of GW9 and a home game against Norwich is likely to help him add to his tally of 23 FPL points.

Budget player: Andros Townsend

Andros Townsend has enjoyed a great run of form of late. The Everton winger has scored three goals and provided an assist in his last three outings. He will be up against a Watford team with a poor defensive record which has seen them concede 15 goals in eight matches this season. Only Norwich (16) and Newcastle United (19) have conceded more goals than the Hornets and needless to say, Townsend will be looking to cash in on Warford’s defensive frailties come Saturday.

Fantasy Premier League stats for Gameweek 9 fixtures

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

At least three goals have been scored in each of Arsenal’s last nine home matches against Aston Villa (in all competitions). 

Aston Villa have won each of their last three Premier League matches against Arsenal.

Chelsea vs Norwich

Chelsea have won 10 of their last 12 league matches against Norwich. Two matches have ended in draws.

Norwich have taken just one point from their last seven trips to Stamford Bridge. Their last victory at the venue dates back to October 16, 1993.

Manchester United vs Liverpool

Manchester United have won just one of their last 10 Premier League games against Liverpool (D6 L3).

Liverpool have scored at least three goals in each of their last five away league matches.

Featured photo: AFP / Lindsey Parnaby

Premier League football returns over the weekend with uncertainty surrounding the availability of the South American players. The Bix Six will be deeply affected should the contingent miss the upcoming Gameweek 8 of the competition.

Gameweek 8 will begin with a home tie for Claudio Ranieri's Watford against Liverpool on Saturday, October 16. While Leicester City will host Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City face Burnley and Brentford, respectively.

Tottenham will be in action on Sunday as they make an away trip to Newcastle United while Arsenal will take on Crystal Palace at home in the early hours of Tuesday (per IST).

With so much action to look forward to, here are our top picks for Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 8:

Best attacker: Jamie Vardy

After a rather slow start, Leicester City forward Jamie Vardy is back among goals. With Manchester United without both of their first-choice centre-backs, the former England international should trouble United's defence and build upon his tally of four goals in three games.

Best defender: Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold could be available for Game Week 8, and if he is, there's no better option than the 23-year-old. Liverpool is most likely to keep a clean sheet against Watford, so it wouldn't surprise me if the defender played a role in one of Liverpool's goals.

Budget player: Hwang Hee-chan

Wolves�?new signing Hwang Hee-chan has made quite an impact this season. The 25-year-old attacker has so far netted three goals for the club and is expected to continue his scoring streak when his team faces Aston Villa on Saturday. After a rocky start to the 2021-22 season, Wolves are on a two-game winning streak and Hee-chan, valued at just £5.6m, could showcase why he is an absolute steal.

Fantasy Premier League stats for Gameweek 8 fixtures

Watford vs Liverpool

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is on the cusp of making history. Currently, the 29-year-old is one goal away from becoming only the third African to score 100 Premier League goals, following Didier Drogba and Mohamed Salah. It doesn't end there. In the event of him hitting 100 goals, Mane will be the only third player to enter the 100-goal club without any penalty goals.

As we speak, new Watford manager Claudio Ranieri has won four of his five Premier League home matches against Liverpool.

Leicester City vs Manchester United

Manchester United haven’t conceded more than one goal in each of their last 15 away Premier League matches.

Jesse Lingard has been involved in six goals in his last six Premier League outings against Leicester City (G3, A3).

Brentford vs Chelsea

Brentford are undefeated in their first three London derbies, winning at Arsenal, West Ham United, and Crystal Palace.

The Blues have won each of their last six London derbies away from home, and they could become the first team to win seven successive London derbies in English football.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

Arsenal has had an outstanding record in home matches played on a Monday, winning all seven of their games in recent years. During this period, the team has scored 15 goals and conceded only two.

Patrick Vieira is set to become only the fourth manager to play for Arsenal and then manage a team against them after David O’Leary, Tony Adams and Remi Garde.

Featured photo: AFP / Lindsey Parnaby