Fantasy Premier League managers will shift their focus to Gameweek 17 as second-placed Manchester City hosts relegation-battling West Ham United.
Either Erling Haaland or Phil Foden, who are in red-hot form and will be safe picks for the captain’s armband, while young left-back Nico O’Reilly seems like a budget-friendly defensive option to choose from the fixture.
With Arsenal mastering set pieces, Bukayo Saka is another captaincy option as the league leader travels to Everton, while Jurrien Timber could provide both attacking and defensive points.
Meanwhile, coming off the back of a thrilling 4-4 draw against Manchester United, Bournemouth will welcome Burnley, hoping to keep a clean sheet. Marcos Senesi and Antoine Semenyo are sensible picks from the Cherries’ squad.
Brentford’s defender Michael Kayode could possibly provide clean sheet points as the Bees face bottom-placed Wolverhamptom Wanderers.
Scout selection for GW17
Goalkeepers: Robin Roefs (SUN vs BHA, 4.8m), Djordje Petrovic (BOU vs BUR, 4.5m)
Defenders: Nico O’Reilly (MCI vs WHU, 5.3m), Marcos Senesi (BOU vs BUR, 4.9m), Michael Kayode (WOL vs BRE, 4.5m), Joachim Andersen (FUL vs NFO, 4.6m), Oliver Sonne (BOU vs BUR, 3.8m)
Midfielders: Phil Foden (MCI vs WHU, 8.8m), Bruno Fernandes (AVL vs MUN, 9.3m), Bukayo Saka (EVE vs ARS, 10.3m), Harry Wilson (FUL vs NFO, 5.6m), Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (EVE vs ARS, 5.1m)
Forwards: Erling Haaland (MCI vs WHU, 15.0m), Hugo Ekitike (TOT vs LIV, 8.6m), Marc Guiu (NEW vs CHE, 4.2m)
Total Amount: 99.3m
Deadline: Saturday, December 20, 4:30 PM IST
Published on Dec 20, 2025