Welcome to the Gameweek 11 Scout Review. This week’s selections blend absolute form picks with high-upside differentials, targeting fixtures where opponents show significant defensive weakness. Our confidence ratings reflect the interplay between player consistency and matchup quality, offering managers a refined look at where to invest this weekend.
1. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) vs. Bournemouth (H)
Watkins enters Gameweek 11 as a premier captaincy option outside of the elite bracket. His High confidence rating is rooted in two key areas: favorable head-to-head history and opponent frailty. Watkins boasts 6 total goal involvements (2G, 4A) in his 6 career Premier League appearances against Bournemouth. Crucially, Bournemouth’s defense has been porous, conceding 8 goals in their last three league games. With Aston Villa’s strong home form, Watkins is primed for an attacking return.
2. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (H)
The Crystal Palace forward is currently one of the most explosive players in the game, earning a High confidence rating. His recent output is undeniable: 4 goals in his last 3 league appearances at Selhurst Park. The underlying statistics are elite, with Mateta ranking joint-top with Erling Haaland for Shots in the Box (15) and Big Chances (8) over the last four Gameweeks. Facing a Brighton side that has only recorded one clean sheet this season, Mateta is the form horse ready to deliver another major haul in the M23 derby.
3. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) vs. Tottenham Hotspur (A)
The Manchester United talisman retains a Medium-High confidence rating. While the fixture against Tottenham is traditionally tough, Fernandes remains central to a Manchester United attack that has been the league’s top-scoring attack over the last six Gameweeks. His individual output is consistent, ranking highly among midfielders for Shots (15) and Chances Created (14) in recent weeks. Given his role on penalties and set pieces, he provides multiple routes to points against a Spurs team that has conceded 7 goals in their last six matches.
4. Phil Foden (Manchester City) vs. Liverpool (H)
Foden carries a Medium-High confidence into the blockbuster fixture, justified by his pedigree in this clash. His H2H History shows strong returns, with 3 goals and 2 assists in 9 Premier League appearances against Liverpool. Furthermore, Liverpool’s defense has shown a clear vulnerability away from home, having conceded the most ‘Big Chances’ (14) among top teams in the last four Gameweeks. Foden has the ceiling to exploit these gaps in a match where Manchester City is still heavily favored to score more than once.
5. Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) vs. Fulham (H)
The Everton attacker is a strong mid-priced differential with a Medium confidence rating. Ndiaye already boasts 5 goal contributions (4G, 1A) this season. His appeal is heightened by a specific Zonal Matchup Pointer, Ndiaye primarily operates on the right wing, directly opposing a Fulham defense that has conceded 4 goals from that zonal area. His minutes are confirmed to be secure following a minor cramp, making him a primary route to goals for Everton in a winnable home fixture.
6. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Chelsea) vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (H)
Bynoe-Gittens presents a high-upside gamble with a Medium confidence rating. The potential for returns is huge due to the Fixture Gold matchup against Wolves, who possess the worst defensive record in the league (22 goals conceded) and are in disarray. The primary risk though is minutes, as his total minutes are only 243 over 8 league games; however, his efficiency is highlighted by 1 goal and 3 assists across all competitions. If he secures 60+ minutes, his ceiling is immense.
7. Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest) vs. Leeds United (H)
Nottingham Forest’s Right Winger (RW) is selected as a tempting differential with Medium confidence. Ndoye has contributed 1 goal and 1 assist in 672 minutes and is a reliable starter. The Matchup Pointer favors his direct style, Leeds are without an away clean sheet and their low possession style encourages counter-attacking play at the City Ground. Ndoye’s recent long-range effort against Manchester United also demonstrates his growing Goal Threat and willingness to shoot.
8. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) vs. Manchester City (A)
The highest-risk, highest-reward pick of the week is Wirtz, carrying a Medium-Low confidence rating. His selection is purely based on Confidence & Creation. Wirtz has created 17 chances in 10 league appearances. While his xG Assisted (xA) is 1.32 (indicating quality, not just volume), his recent excellent performance against Real Madrid suggests the potential to finally convert his creative output to assists Vs city with better finishing from teammates. He is a differential for those seeking to capitalize on Liverpool’s renewed attacking identity.
Together, these eight players combine strong underlying data with favorable fixtures , a potent mix for managers looking to climb the FPL ranks this week.
