Are you clutching at straws in your Fantasy Premier League as you struggle to catch up with your friends? Are your regular picks for Captain just not hitting their stride right when you need them the most? Well now might be the time to make the smart move and rely on established players to take up the mantle as teams look to establish their destiny at the end of the season.

Option 1: Rely on the mercurial Mohamed Salah

Salah now returns to club duty where Liverpool is hot on the tail of Manchester City in a captivating title race that could be decided at the finish line. The Liverpool winger will want to put his disappointment behind him and prove his detractors wrong as he will certainly look to make a difference in Liverpool’s match against Watford.

If Liverpool secures a win or draw they will go above Manchester City ahead of the reigning champions’ trip to Burnley later in the day. Salah has been directly involved in 11 goals in just seven Premier League matches against Watford, scoring nine and assisting two. The Egyptian averages a goal or assist every 57 minutes versus the Hornets, the fourth-best ratio one player has against a club in the competition's history.

Option 2: Bank on Harry Kane’s change of fortunes

It has to be said that Harry Kane didn’t look like himself at the start of the season as he suffered a series of woeful performances for Tottenham. This came under the back of an intense transfer saga that speculated a move to the Etihad Stadium for Kane. The appointment of Antonio Conte has reignited Spurs’ campaign as they looked for a turnaround in fortunes.

Spurs face Newcastle in a decisive match and the London club will look to hit full stride as they look to ensure a spot in the Champions League. The English striker has faced the Magpies 13 times in the league while scoring seven goals and two assists. Kane is sure to be on the hunt to score this week as he looks to improve the club's and his personal fortunes.

Option 3: Bruno Fernandes to make a mark

One thing that you can be sure to rely on is that Bruno Fernandes will hit top form again. The Portuguese midfielder is enduring a mixed campaign although he still has nine goals and six assists in the league. The Portuguese international secured qualification into the World Cup for his nation by scoring a brace in their decisive match against North Macedonia.

The United midfielder also extended his contract with the English giants and a showcase performance seems to be on the cusp for the midfielder in my opinion. The 27-year-old has scored and assisted twice in four meetings against Leicester City this week as United host them at Old Trafford. A revitalized Fernandes could put on a show at Old Trafford this Gameweek ahead of signing a new deal.

Well this one doesn’t make much sense but you could rely on a miracle to tell a story for the ages. Everton and Burnley are the only two teams who play twice this game week and although the relegation candidates are in terrible form, there could be something to capitalize on. Relying on Richarlison to find his scoring boots is your best bet as both teams have failed to showcase a standout player in form at the moment.

My Choice

The other choices are also likely to net you some invaluable points as they have their own advantages and disadvantages. All these choices are sure to make you earn bank and boast about a successful game week to your friends.