Gameweek 11 Sleepers XI: Draft EPL

Our Gameweek 11 Sleepers XI article provides Draft managers with a lineup of Fantasy EPL hidden gems. Our starting eleven of Draft Premier League differential picks will help you find a golden ticket to a big score this weekend! These hints and tips will give you a better chance of picking up an all-important victory, as any one of these under-the-radar picks could make the difference in a head-to-head game!

We'll be focusing on players that will bring us not only attacking returns or clean sheets, but also those players that score Ghost Points in the sophisticated and statistics based Fantrax Scoring System!

Fantasy EPL Gameweek 11 Sleepers XI

For this article, we use the percentage rostered calculation from Fantrax and Sleeper. Our only rule is that each player we highlight is rostered in 60% of leagues or fewer at the time of writing. Therefore, there's a good chance some of these players will be free agents in your Draft league! As always, we'll take form, fixtures, projected points, and a healthy dose of intuition into account to make our selections.

Yet again, we couldn't break 100 FPts in Gameweek 10. 81.25 FPts is still a decent enough score though. Some of the highlights from our roster were Dubravka's 10.25 FPts (no clean sheet) versus Arsenal, Jan-Paul van Hecke's 17.25 FPts (including a clean sheet) against a woeful Leeds team, and Mats Wieffer's 15.75 FPts which included an assist. That assist was 1 of only 2 attacking returns we had, which is where we will start with the disappointing parts of our Gameweek 10 roster. Igor Jesus scored 8.5 FPts against Manchester United, which isn't great considering he got the assist for Savona's goal. Our other FWDs, Okafor (7.5 FPts) and Isidor (4 FPts) both played at least 75 minutes in their respective games, with the standout stat being Okafor's 5 successful dribbles. In midfield, we were hoping for a haul from Joelinton, against an out-of-form Hammers team, but both he and his team were largely disappointing, with the Brazilian only scoring 2.75 FPts. Our other midfielder, Munetsi, maintained his rich vein of form, scoring 8.5 FPts in a 3-0 loss against Fulham. Lastly, our remaining assets were defenders Ajer (6.5 FPts), Santiago Bueno (0.25 FPts including a yellow card) and no-show Cristhian Mosquera, confirming that Arteta cannot be trusted with injury news. So we go again in Gameweek 11, right before we dip into our final international break for the calendar year.

The Sleepers XI table below includes a full team of Starters, as well as 5 Reserves - high-upside players with some question marks around whether they'll start in Gameweek 11. So, keep an eye out when lineups are announced and pick them up if you see them starting, especially if you need to fill a spot on your roster. Read below for the rationale behind each of the Starter selections.

Matz Sels (G, Nottingham Forest)

During the 2024/25 season, Sels was one of the best goalkeepers in the game. He tied with Raya for the golden glove, registering 13 clean sheets, and was averaging 8.7 PPS. This season he's been averaging 5.9 PPS, so it's understandable why so many managers lost patience with him in multiple leagues. Sels has yet to keep a clean sheet this season, but maybe that's about to change this weekend. Leeds aren't very prolific on the road and with a change of manager in recent times for the Tricky Trees, there could be a change of fortune as well. Although 7.25 FPts in Gameweek 10 isn't fantastic viewing, 9.25 ghosts is still decent. Throw in a clean sheet and you could be looking at Sels' 2nd double digit score for the season. This is purely a fixture difficulty play.

Malo Gusto (D, Chelsea)

As a Chelsea fan, I usually try to avoid Malo Gusto as an asset, considering his performances and starts aren't as reliable as you'd want them to be. However, he seems to be finding joy in recent games in the Premier League, with scores of 16, 4.25 (red card included) and 10.25 FPts. In those first 2 games, he actually kept clean sheets. Wolves are up next and they are without a manager, so we're expecting very little in terms of a fight back. They are the worst team in the league, and are tied with the fewest goals scored (7) in 10 games so far. Since Gusto was an unused substitute in the Blues' midweek UCL fixture, it's safe to assume that the Frenchman will get the nod this weekend. A great coverage pick if you're facing a Chalobah or Reece James owner.

Max Kilman (D, West Ham)

It feels weird to be suggesting a West Ham defender when the team has been so out of sorts this campaign. They have conceded 21 goals so far, the 2nd most of all teams, which is only 1 fewer than Wolves. However, with Nuno in charge and having gotten his first win against Newcastle, this weekend's home fixture against Burnley could be a fantastic opportunity for the Hammers to kickstart their season. Despite their woeful numbers as a team, Kilman has quietly been scoring 8.2 gPPS. He's even started to show his attacking potential, registering his 1st shot on target all season against a normally solid Newcastle defence, along with a key pass. Burnley is the perfect opportunity for him to get a set piece goal and a clean sheet as well. Both sides of the ball you say? Kilman could absolutely haul this weekend.

Murillo (D, Nottingham Forest) 

According to our Fixture Difficulty Tracker, Nottingham Forest defenders have the 2nd best rated fixture in Gameweek 11. This seems like a great opportunity for an easy clean sheet against one of the worst travelling teams in the league. If you were to make an away-form table, Leeds would sit 17th, having lost 4 of their 5 away games, and only scoring 3 goals. Only Wolves (1) and Nottingham Forest (2) have scored fewer, but take the Forest form with a grain of salt as they're already on their 3rd manager of the season. There's even a chance that DCL might miss out for Leeds this weekend, so who knows how they will even shape up in attack. If you trust Dyche to improve Forest defensively, then maybe Murillo can return to his 2024/25 form of 9.1 PPS. I mean we already got a glimpse of it as Murillo scored 13.25 ghosts in their 2-2 draw against Man Utd.

Harvey Barnes (M, Newcastle)

Has Harvey Barnes' time finally arrived? Despite Jacob Murphy being the most in-form right-sided winger that the Magpies have at the moment, there might be an opportunity for Barnes to play in his preferred left-side. Gordon has been struggling with a hip injury for a few weeks now, and that was evident after his halftime sub against West Ham in Gameweek 10 and then also being subbed off during their midweek UCL fixture. Howe pretty much confirmed that it's pretty likely Gordon could miss out on the weekend, so Barnes might get the start against the Bees. Newcastle have yet to win a game away from St. James' Park, so attacking returns might not be as easy as you think. Also there's not much data from this season, given Barnes has only started 3 games in the Prem. However, if he can replicate the performance from GW1 (11.25 ghosts, 4 KP, 3 ACNC), where he played on the LW, you might at least get enough ghosts to justify starting him as your MID-4.

Nico O'Reilly (M, Man City) 

If you managed to catch the live stream (and Joe's new jingle), then you'd have seen that Nico O'Reilly was my suggestion as a International Break stash. But why wait and risk losing out on him completely? O'Reilly's performances have gone under the radar a bit, but his 10.5 PPS (7.7 gPPS) production really should be worth a spot in your roster. Although Ait-Nouri has been out for a significant period of time and has only just returned to action, O'Reilly actually looks like Man City's best option in left-back. What's even better is O'Reilly is registered as a MID in Fantrax, so he's not going to be penalised for any goals that Man City keep conceding. Nico scored his first goal of the season in Gameweek 10, and you can see he has some great link-up play and chemistry with goal-machine Haaland. These recent performances have even earned him his first international call up for England. Despite the tough fixture on paper against Salah (2nd highest for dispossessions), I'd still gamble with him as your MID-4 this weekend.

Freddie Potts (M, West Ham)

It's was so refreshing to see Nuno finally give young lad Potts a start in Gameweek 10, as he was the only bright spark from their horrific showing against Leeds in Gameweek 9, despite the lack of Fantrax points to show for it. That's why we use the eye-test! Potts' inclusion seems to have fixed the glaring midfield issues we've been seeing for sometime in the Hammers setup, as he basically did the job of 2 midfielders, allowing for an extra attacker to be deployed. 9 FPts and a MOTM award is nothing to be sniffed at, especially when he took corners (5 of 7). He was also unlucky to have not scored his first for the club, as the goal was disallowed for Soucek being offside in the buildup play. If you're looking for a MID-4, then Potts is a great option, especially in a home fixture against Burnley.

Crysencio Summerville (M, West Ham)

Nuno hasn't had the easiest of starts to his managerial stint at West Ham, with 1W-1D-3L to his record so far. However, one thing has stood out in the games that Nuno earned his new club some points. In the draw against Everton, Summerville scored 9.25 FPts, whereas in the win against Newcastle, he got the same exact score. The scary part is, during the losses, Summerville registered scores of 1, 2.5 and -1, with a yellow card in all 3 games. So if you think West Ham can beat Burnley this weekend, then there might be a chance that Summerville pops off. Since Nuno took charge, Summerville has attempted the 2nd most shots (9) and completed the most dribbles (8) of all his teammates. Cree hasn't registered an attacking return since his 1st appearance against Forest (ironically when Nuno was in charge), but maybe that changes against Burnley, a club he has scored the most goals against (4) in his career so far.

Harry Wilson (F, Fulham)

Harry Wilson can be such a frustrating asset to own at times. After such a successful preseason campaign, loads of managers were drafting him, hoping for the goal threat to continue into the 25/26 season. However in his first 4 games, he only started twice and managed a high score of 6.75 FPts. Things seemed to have turned a corner over the last few gameweeks though. Despite not playing 90 minutes in his last 5 starts, the Welsh MID has been averaging just under 11 PPS. What's really impressive is that one of those starts includes a score of 0.25 FPts! Wilson attempted 15 shots during this run of games, nearly double than any of his teammates, created the 2nd most chances (8), while also scoring 2 goals. The problem is, Fulham haven't won a single game on the road, losing 4 of them. Yet Everton, after their hot start to the season, have actually only won 1 of their last 4 home games. Maybe the ex-Liverpool lad can find some joy on his visit back to Merseyside.

Igor Jesus (F, Nottingham Forest)

For those who were panicking about not seeing Igor Jesus in the Europa League squad last night, relax, the Brazilian was actually suspended for their Thursday night fixture. Dyche has also mentioned in the pressers that Chris Wood, who you would assume would be his main striker given the history between the two, won't be fit for their home game against Leeds, despite making positive progress with his injury. This should mean that Igor Jesus will start this weekend. Jesus registered his first attacking return for the season in his start against Man Utd, but to end with 8.5 FPts is very underwhelming. On the plus side, he still managed to register 3 shots in his 77 minute appearance. Leeds have conceded the 2nd most goals (12) of all teams playing away this season so cue Jesus' 1st goal of the season!

Callum Wilson (F, West Ham) 

This is probably one of the only times I'm going to suggest Callum Wilson as a punt this season. While Fullkrug is still recovering from his injury, Wilson should be getting starts. The Premier League veteran striker is pretty much on his last legs as a starting asset, which was proven by his inability to play more than 65 minutes in any league appearance this season. In spite of this, Wilson already has 1 goal to his name, which was part of a 19 FPts haul as a sub against Forest. The thing is, West Ham look better in attack with the English FWD leading the line, and it's probably one of the reasons why Newcastle lost in Gameweek 10. Now we're not expecting him to play the full game against Burnley, but it's Burnley! Surely he should be able to get an attacking return against a promoted team.

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