Fantasy Gameweek 17 Picks: Differentials, ones to watch, captain & more

The conclusion of the Carabao Cup quarter-finals sees the return of bet365's Premier League fantasy game for Gameweek 17.

Gameweek 17 is set to be the last round of Premier League fixtures before Christmas, with Aston Villa hosting Manchester City in Saturday's early kick-off, Chelsea travelling to Goodison Park with an aim to stay in the hunt for the title and Liverpool facing Tottenham, knowing a win would see them top at Christmas.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of Gameweek 17 of bet365's Premier League fantasy football game.

Fantasy Gameweek 17 fixtures

Saturday 21st December 2024

• 12:30 GMT: Aston Villa v Manchester City
• 15:00 GMT: West Ham v Brighton
• 15:00 GMT: Ipswich v Newcastle
• 15:00 GMT: Brentford v Nottingham Forest
• 17:30 GMT: Crystal Palace v Arsenal

Sunday 22nd December 2024

• 14:00 GMT: Everton v Chelsea
• 14:00 GMT: Manchester United v Bournemouth
• 14:00 GMT: Fulham v Southampton
• 14:00 GMT: Leicester v Wolves
• 16:30 GMT: Tottenham v Liverpool

Fantasy Gameweek 17 suggested picks

Lining up in a 3-5-2 formation, here are our suggested picks for Fantasy Gameweek 17 per position:

Goalkeeper

Bernd Leno (Fulham)

Fixture - Southampton (H)
Price - 5m
Ownership - 3.12%

Defenders

Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth)

Fixture - Manchester United (A)
Price - 4.6m
Ownership - 6.65%

Antonee Robinson (Fulham)

Fixture - Southampton (H)
Price - 4.6m
Ownership - 18.72%

Malo Gusto (Chelsea)

Fixture - Everton (A)
Price - 5.1m
Ownership - 2.40%

Midfielders

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Fixture - Tottenham (H)
Price - 12.5m
Ownership - 61.99%

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Fixture - Crystal Palace (A)
Price - 10.8m
Ownership - 45.36%

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)

Fixture - Brentford (A)
Price - 6.2m
Ownership - 1.53%

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Fixture - Bournemouth (H)
Price - 8.5m
Ownership - 17.02%

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)

Fixture- Nottingham Forest (H)
Price - 7.3m
Ownership - 37.46%

Forwards

Raul Jimenez (Fulham)

Fixture - Southampton (H)
Price - 5.7m
Ownership - 6.2m

Jhon Duran (Aston Villa)

Fixture - Manchester City (H)
Price - 5.5m
Ownership - 0.84%

Fantasy Gameweek 17 Differentials

The following three suggested picks for Gameweek 17 are all currently owned by under 5% of EPL Fantasy Season Game managers:

Malo Gusto

Ownership - 2.40%

Chelsea are a much improved side under Enzo Marseca, and, while they aren't as strong defensively as they are going forward, they face an Everton side who have scored the second fewest goals in the league.

With Reece James' absence, Gusto should be a nailed starter in Maresca's XI. Expect him to pose a threat in a game where Chelsea should see most of the ball.

Owned by just 2.4% of bet365 Premier League fantasy football players, the Frenchman looks a great pick.

Morgan Gibbs-White

Ownership - 1.53%

While Brentford's home record is nothing short of phenomenal, they are known to leak goals at the Gtech.

The Bees have conceded 14 home goals and Morgan Gibbs-White, who scored last time out on the road, will be looking to add to the tally.

Jhon Duran

Ownership - 0.84%

Jhon Duran seems to have found his way into Unai Emery's Aston Villa XI following numerous game-winning moments off the bench.

While Manchester City used to be a game on the calendar that all teams would fear, their recent form opens up a great opportunity for the Villans to climb the table.

Duran will be out to add to City's worries, and will fancy his chances in doing so.

Fantasy Gameweek 17 Captain

Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah leads the line once again in my Gameweek 17 suggested XI.

The fact that an assist last time out against Brighton was viewed as a disappointing week for the 'Egyptian King' demonstrates the levels that Salah has set for himself.

Against a lacklustre Spurs defence who only know one way of playing, Salah will be out to cause more problems for Ange Postecoglou.