Hwang Hee Chan a shrewd option for budget-conscious managers
Another month of Premier League action is complete, with more fascinating stories building, and club stability holding firm as no manager has been relieved of his duties in the English top-flight.
Fantasy managers must be weary of the coming November international window, as many key assets prepare for extensive travel, and thus potential injury.
One player that has made a strong case for selection is Hwang Hee Chan, with the forward scoring six goals and providing one assist. The 23-year-old is a solid budget option for your team.
Congratulations to October winner Benjamin Smith, whose team “Eze does it” amassed 245 points across the month. Kamen Tucker and “2K3 FC” leads the overall standings on 686 points.
Saturday
Fulham v Manchester United (9.30am)
Fulham have yet to find consecutive wins this campaign, and must get out of a slump of one victory in their last five games.
Issa Diop, Kenny Tete, Tosin Adarabioyo and Adama Traore are out this weekend, while Matthew Dibley-Dias is doubtful with a hamstring injury.
Manchester United had their three-match win streak snapped emphatically by rivals Man City.
Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Amad Diallo are out through injury this weekend.
United dominate this rivalry, winning 23 of 32 contests with Fulham.
Prediction: 1-3
Brentford v West Ham United (12pm)
Brentford are on a run of back-to-back victories for the first time this campaign, including the impressive win at Chelsea last week.
Rico Henry, Shandon Baptiste, Mikkel Damsgaard, Josh Dasilva, Keane Lewis-Potter and Kevin Schade are out to injury for the Bees.
West Ham have won once in their previous five games. Lucas Paqueta and Edson Alvarez are suspended this week for yellow card accumulation, but there are no significant injury concerns for the Hammers.
The Bees have won all four previous league meetings with West Ham.
Prediction: 2-1
Burnley v Crystal Palace (12pm)
Burnley finally got their first win of the campaign at Luton, but remain in the drop zone having suffered three-straight losses thereafter.
Josh Cullen is suspended for yellow card accumulation, while Manuel Benson, Jordan Beyer, Hjalmar Ekdal, Michael Obafemi and Lyle Foster are doubtful to illness or minor injury this weekend.
Crystal Palace have scored just eight goals so far, the joint second-fewest in the division.
Dean Henderson, James Tomkins, Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise are out through injury, while Tyrick Mitchell is doubtful with a knock this week for the Eagles.
The Clarets edge this series with six wins to Palace’s five through 14 encounters.
Prediction: 2-2
Everton v Brighton & Hove Albion (12pm)
Everton have won two of their last three games to move themselves five points clear of the danger zone.
Andre Gomes and Dele Alli are out with calf and hip injury, while Seamus Coleman is doubtful owing to lack of fitness this week.
Brighton have dropped points in four of their last five (two draws and two defeats) after winning four of their previous five.
Julio Enciso, Danny Welbeck and Solly March are out through injury, while Pervis Estupinan, Jakub Moder and Tariq Lamptey are doubtful this weekend.
The Toffees lead this rivalry with six wins to Brighton’s four through 12 meetings.
Prediction: 0-2
Manchester City v Bournemouth (12pm)
Manchester City trounced neighbours United to stay in touch with their title rivals. Kevin de Bruyne is out with a hamstring injury this weekend.
Bournemouth got off the mark under new coach Andoni Iraola against Burnley last time out. Neto, Ryan Fredericks, Emiliano Marcondes, and Tyler Adams are out through injury, Lewis Cook serves the second of a three-game suspension after being sent off at Wolves, while Darren Randolph is doubtful to illness.
City have won all 12 Premier League meetings with the Cherries.
Prediction: 4-0
Sheffield United v Wolverhampton Wanderers (12pm)
Sheffield United have one of the worst league starts after ten games, with their solitary point coming against Everton in early September.
Anel Ahmedhodzic, Chris Basham, Max Lowe, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Tom Davies, Daniel Jebbison and William Osula are out through injury for the Blades, while Oliver McBurnie is doubtful with a groin injury.
Wolves are unbeaten in five games (two wins and three draws), one of those victories coming against treble winners Man City.
Joe Hodge is out with a shoulder injury, while Hugo Bueno, Pedro Neto and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde are doubtful for the West Midlands club this weekend.
Wolves hold the upper hand in this rivalry with two wins to Sheffield’s one through four meetings.
Prediction: 1-2
Newcastle United v Arsenal (2.30pm)
Newcastle continue where they left off last campaign, but with the joint-highest goal tally through ten matches.
Sandro Tonali is suspended until next season due to breaking betting rules; Sven Botman, Elliot Anderson, Harvey Barnes, Lewis Miley and Alexander Isak are out; while Javier Manquillo and Alex Murphy are doubtful through injury this weekend.
Arsenal were thrashed out of the League Cup at West Ham midweek, but remain unbeaten in the league.
Jurrien Timber, Thomas Partey and Gabriel Jesus are out with injury this week for the Gunners.
Arsenal have won 34 of 56 contests with the Magpies.
Prediction: 1-2
Sunday
Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa (10am)
Forest are winless in six games, four of which are draws. Callum Hudson-Odoi and Divock Origi are out with hamstring and groin injuries, while Felipe, Gonzalo Montiel, Danilo and Chris Wood are doubtful this match.
Aston Villa are going from strength to strength this season, making their best Premier League start at this point.
Tyrone Mings, Emi Buendia, Jacob Ramsey and Alex Moreno will miss this match through injury, while Jhon Duran is doubtful with a toe injury.
Villa dominate this Midlands rivalry, winning six of 12 meetings.
Prediction: 1-2
Luton Town v Liverpool (12.30pm)
Luton are winless in four after getting their first win at Everton in late September.
Mads Juel Andersen, Amari Bell, Reece Burke, Dan Potts, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Jordan Clark are out to injury this weekend for the Hatters.
Liverpool are in the title race after consecutive home shutout wins over Forest and Everton.
Andrew Robertson, Stefan Bajcetic, Thiago Alcantara and Ben Doak are out with injury for the Merseyside club this weekend.
These clubs have never met in the Premier League, but the Reds prevailed in a replay on their last meeting in the FA Cup back in 2008.
Prediction: 0-3
Monday
Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea (4pm)
Tottenham maintained their unbeaten start with the London derby win at Crystal Palace last Friday night.
Alfie Whiteman, Ivan Perisic, Ryan Sessegnon and Manor Solomon are out through injury, while Destiny Udogie is doubtful to a hamstring injury.
Chelsea advanced to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with victory over Blackburn on Wednesday.
Nathaniel Chalobah, Ben Chilwell, Wesley Fofana, Carney Chukwuemeka, Romeo Lavia, Armando Broja and Christopher Nkunku are out through injury for the Blues, while Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk are doubtful this weekend.
Chelsea dominate this rivalry with 33 wins from 62 meetings.
Prediction: 3-1