Another international break is now behind us, and gameweek 12 of Fantasy Premier League begins this weekend.
Several players are currently flagged with injuries, and potential team rotations are creating significant uncertainty for FPL managers.
Staying informed is crucial, and this article is designed to do just that.
We will highlight the Manchester United player who is starting to show real consistency.
We will also examine a budget striker who has flown under the radar for many managers.
Additionally, we compare two promising defensive options and identify the assets that have experienced the largest decrease in price since the start of the season.
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FPL Gameweek 12 Deadline
The Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 12 deadline is Saturday, 22 November 2025 at 11:00 GMT.
FPL Gameweek 12 Fixtures
Burnley will be hosting Chelsea.
West Ham visit Bournemouth.
Brighton welcomes Brentford.
Sunderland travel to Fulham.
Liverpool face Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
Crystal Palace are away to Wolves.
Newcastle will host Manchester City.
Aston Villa are on the road to Leeds.
Arsenal clash with Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium.
Everton visit Old Trafford to face Manchester United.
FPL Assets Leading On Form For Gameweek 12
Let’s start by looking at the current form amongst the best FPL players for Matchweek 12 before getting into our free fantasy football tips.
(Form is a metric that’s issued on the official FPL platform, which uses a player’s average score per match, calculated from all matches played by his club in the last 30 days.)
Goalkeepers:
- Emiliano Martínez is first with 7.7 points
- Dean Henderson moves to second with 5.7 points
- Giorgi Mamardashvili is third with 5.3 points
Defenders:
- Micky Van de Ven jumps to first with 8.7 points
- Gabriel Magalhães drops to second with 7.3 points
- Matty Cash moves to third with 7.0 points
Midfielders:
- Casemiro is first with 10.7 points
- Bryan Mbeumo is second with 8.0 points
- Declan Rice stays third with 7.3 points
Forwards:
- Igor Thiago is first with 7.0 points
- Erling Haaland is tied for second with 6.3 points
- Zian Flemming rivals him with 6.3 points
Managers Keep Buying Bryan Mbeumo
Manchester United are currently sitting in 7th place, tied with Liverpool on points and only two points below third-placed Chelsea.
Their main goal will be to finish in the Champions League qualification spots at the end of the season, and while there are still many things they can improve on, there is one thing that they have definitely gotten right, and that is the signing of Bryan Mbeumo.
Mbeumo has started every game for Manchester United this season, and it only took him 3 appearances to score his first Premier League goal for his new club.
Since then, his performances have continued to improve, and his recent form has caused the majority of FPL managers to strongly consider him for their teams.
Mbeumo has 5 goal contributions in his last five games.
The feeling that Mbeumo is starting to prove himself as a consistent performer has made his ownership increase dramatically, and so has his price.
Mbeumo started the season with a price tag of £8.0m, which has increased to £8.5m in recent weeks.
When looking at his performances on the pitch, we can clearly see why he has the highest xA (expected assists) in the entire league with 2.53, and an xG (expected goals) of 3.20.
Firstly, Mbeumo has played 956 minutes in the Premier League this season and has had a total of 52 touches in the opposition box.
That equates to a touch in the opposition’s penalty area once every 18.3 minutes.
Mbeumo has been lively when it comes to moving the ball around and also when taking on opposition defenders.
He averages a successful pass once every 2.98 minutes and has completed 21 dribbles this season.
With Manchester United facing Everton, Crystal Palace, and West Ham in their next three league fixtures, it is easy to see why Mbeumo is the most transferred-in player leading up to the new gameweek.
If he can keep his involvement levels high when it comes to driving up the pitch, his consistency in delivering attacking contributions should continue.
Is Igor Thiago An Essential Pick?
Usually, when it comes to FPL, if a player has scored eight goals in 11 games, he is one of the highest-owned assets in the game.
This is not the case for Brentford striker Igor Thiago, who is only owned by 11.1% of managers as things stand.
The striker has been incredible so far this season, so much so that only Erling Haaland has accumulated more FPL points than Igor Thiago among all forward options in the game.
And at a price of £6.3m, he falls well within the budget option category.
FPL managers have started to notice the consistent attacking returns of Thiago, who has scored a total of 28 FPL points in his last four outings.
Igor Thiago is currently the most transferred-in forward ahead of the new gameweek, and it feels like he is one of those players who could outperform his price tag consistently throughout the rest of the season.
Brentford face Brighton, Burnley, and Arsenal in their next three fixtures, and with so many high-profile strikers on the sidelines due to injury, it seems like Igor Thiago is a very safe pick in the weeks to come.
Reece James Vs Pedro Porro
Two defensive options that have mirrored each other’s performances so far this season are Chelsea’s Reece James and Tottenham Hotspur’s Pedro Porro.
Both of these right-backs have scored 46 FPL points this season, and with a price difference of only £0.1m, choosing between them might require a deeper look.
Both James and Porro have made 11 appearances so far this season, with James having played a total of 707 minutes and Porro having played 867 minutes.
Pedro Porro has kept four clean sheets and has made a total of 62 defensive contributions.
Reece James has been on the pitch for three clean sheets and has made 48 defensive contributions.
While Pedro Porro has the slight edge in defensive actions, Reece James has the upper hand when going forward.
James has been involved in three goals so far this season, scoring one and assisting two.
Pedro Porro has not scored yet but has contributed a single assist.
Pedro Porro has had more touches in the opposition box, with nine compared to five from Reece James.
Porro’s crossing has been much more frequent, with 50 crosses attempted into the box compared to 19 from James.
James has been moving the ball more often than Pedro, with 507 passes compared to Porro’s 452.
Reece James has completed four through balls, while Pedro Porro has completed only one.
Pedro Porro is the more successful dribbler between the two, with 13 dribbles completed compared to 11 from James.
With Chelsea and Spurs both hoping to compete for the top four this season, it will be interesting to see which of these two defenders finishes the season with more FPL points.
Assets With The Biggest Price Decrease In Each Position
Let’s take a closer look at the players with the most significant price drops in each outfield position.
Defense: Myles Lewis-Skelly
Starting Price: £5.5m
Current Price: £5.1m
Minutes Played: 86
FPL Points: 6
Ownership: 1.6%
Midfield: Florian Wirtz
Starting Price: £8.5m
Current Price: £8.0m
Minutes Played: 686
FPL Points: 19
Ownership: 7.1%
Forward: Ollie Watkins
Starting Price: £9.0m
Current Price: £8.5m
Minutes Played: 866
FPL Points: 27
Ownership: 6.5%
Top 3 FPL Gameweek 12 Captain Picks:
- Erling Haaland vs Newcastle
- Jean-Philippe Mateta vs Wolves
- Bryan Mbeumo vs Everton
Differential Captain Pick Of The Week
Igor Thiago
The Brentford striker scored two goals in his previous Premier League outing against Newcastle.
With a fixture against Brighton this weekend, Igor Thiago has the perfect opportunity to reward those who transferred him in this week, and might reward those who captain him even more if Brentford manages to find their rhythm against Brighton.
Playing Your Free Hit?
FPL managers who are considering using their Free Hit Chip this weekend might find some value below in our FPL Tips for GW12:
GK: Robert Sánchez (£4.8m)
DEF: Virgil van Dijk (£5.9m)
DEF: Marcos Senesi (£5.0m)
DEF: Daniel Muñoz (£5.8m)
DEF: Marc Cucurella (£6.1m)
MID: Phil Foden (£8.0m)
MID: Bryan Mbeumo (£8.5m)
MID: Ismaïla Sarr (£6.7m)
FWD: Erling Haaland (£14.9m)
FWD: Jean-Philippe Mateta (£8.1m)
FWD: Igor Thiago (£6.3m)
BENCH: Tom Heaton (£3.9m)
BENCH: Morgan Rogers (£6.8m)
BENCH: Emiliano Buendía (£5.3m)
BENCH: Maxime Estève (£3.9m)
Final Thoughts
Gameweek 12 kicks off with plenty of intrigue as teams return from the international break.
Injuries, rotations, and fixture congestion are creating uncertainty, but they are also presenting opportunities for managers who stay alert and adaptable.
This is a pivotal stage of the season where planning and timing are crucial.
Some players are hitting form at just the right moment, while others may need a few more weeks to find consistency.
Understanding not only who is performing but also who has favorable fixtures ahead will give you an edge.
Budget assets continue to surprise, proving that effective squad building is not just about premium names.
Identifying these hidden gems can free up resources to strengthen key positions and improve overall balance.
As Gameweek 12 approaches, focus on flexibility and informed decision-making.
Watch closely for team news, consider rotation risks, and prioritize players who are likely to deliver consistently rather than chasing last week’s points.
Here’s to a gameweek full of smart moves, high returns, and a captain pick that pays off.
