Here are the best players for FPL Gameweek 17 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: Phil Foden - 6.5 predicted points
The key fixture of the weekend comes when Manchester City entertain West Ham on Saturday afternoon - a side who have conceded 48 big chances on their goal this season, the most of any side.
With that in mind, it’s City midfielder Phil Foden who tops the midfield rankings. He’s the highest scoring player in the game over the last four gameweeks, producing double-digit hauls in four consecutive games.
In that time, he’s amassed seven goal involvements: six goals and one assist. He is a frightening force when he’s in this sort of form, sitting top for big chances in this same period (5).
Midfield Gem: Matheus Cunha - 5.3 predicted points
Manchester United’s return to form shows great promise, going unbeaten in four consecutive league games and climbing to sixth in the Premier League table. They’ve scored an impressive 14 goals in this period.
Matheus Cunha has been a key player, starting three consecutive games since his return from injury. In this time, he’s made an impact, with one goal and one assist, plus a leading 19 shots and 13 shots in the box in this period.
Manchester United’s attack will look different in their upcoming games, given that Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are departing for the African Cup of Nations. That should mean that Cunha’s minutes are secure when they visit Aston Villa.
Best Forward: Erling Haaland - 9.5 predicted points
Erling Haaland remains the best captain option once again, according to AI, for the visit of West Ham, and with a prediction of 9.5 points, this is the best opportunity to use the Triple Captain chip if you have it remaining.
He has produced three goals and two assists in the last four gameweeks, taking him to 20 goal involvements for the campaign from 16 appearances. He’s averaging over eight points per game this season.
His underlying numbers remain standout compared to the best of the rest, where he sits top for shots (59) and big chances (29). The only concern is that he has blanked in consecutive games at the Etihad.
Forward Gem: Raul Jimenez - 4.5 predicted points
Fulham’s 3-2 win against Burnley last time out means that they’ve now won three of their last five Premier League games. Crucially, they’ve scored an impressive 11 goals in this period.
Striker Raul Jimenez continues to see consistent minutes, with strike partner Rodrigo Muniz undergoing surgery. He’s just 2.7% owned ahead of Fulham's game with Forest, and has one goal and one assist in the last five gameweeks.
