Gameweek 13 is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable—and potentially high-scoring—weeks of the season.
With a mix of struggling giants, in-form underdogs, and fixtures that promise goals at both
ends, smart FPL managers can gain a massive edge by picking the right differentials and banking on the right momentum.
Here are the top players you should consider to maximize your returns this week.
Dean Henderson — Crystal Palace
Facing a Manchester United side that recently lost to a 10-man Everton, Henderson stands out as a premium goalkeeper pick. Palace have been defensively solid all season, and with the fixture at Selhurst Park, a clean sheet plus bonus points is very realistic.
Muñoz Mejía — Crystal Palace
If you still don’t have Muñoz, this is the week to bring him in. Playing like a defender-midfielder hybrid, he has delivered 26 points in his last three games and remains priced at just £5.9M, on the verge of rising. His form and role make him an essential pick.
O’Reilly — Manchester City
City’s defense looked shaky in GW12, but this week they face Leeds—one of the poorest attacking sides in the league with just 11 goals in 12 games.
At the Etihad, O’Reilly is positioned for both defensive stability and attacking involvement. A high-upside option.
Lucas Digne — Aston Villa
Villa host bottom-of-the-table Wolves, who have only scored 7 goals all season. Digne, who is on set-piece duties, offers potential attacking returns on top of a likely clean sheet. He’s also a strong differential for managers seeking an edge.
Murillo — Everton
Murillo hauled 17 points in his last outing with a clean sheet and a goal. Sean Dyche’s system appears to suit him perfectly. If you want points from strong defensive contributions with occasional attacking upside, Murillo is a smart investment.
Leandro Trossard — Arsenal
Arguably Arsenal’s most in-form attacker, Trossard has banked an impressive 27 points in his last three games with multiple goals and assists. In a big London derby, if Arsenal score, the odds strongly favor Trossard being involved. A must-have going into GW13.
Morgan Gibbs-White — Nottingham Forest
Forest vs. Brighton promises an end-to-end contest with goals. Gibbs-White sits at the heart of Forest’s midfield and has contributed in each of his last three matches. He could be pivotal again, making him a strong midfield pick.
Rogers — Aston Villa
Villa vs. Wolves looks like a potential goal fest, and Rogers is positioned to take full advantage. After scoring a spectacular free kick last week—confirming his set-piece role—he looks primed for another big outing. Perfect for managers chasing attacking points.
Igor Thiago — Brentford
Thiago has been relentless, scoring even in matches Brentford fail to win. At home against Burnley, Brentford look set for a comfortable fixture. With Thiago on penalties and in a rich vein of form, a goal involvement seems almost guaranteed.
—
Bowen — West Ham
Bowen is among the highest-scoring forwards in FPL history—and the first ever to earn defensive contribution points as a striker. With West Ham hosting an unstable Liverpool defense, Bowen offers both attacking threat and added defensive bonus potential.
—
Danny Welbeck — Brighton
With two goals in his last three matches and a fast-paced fixture expected against Forest, Welbeck could be a powerful differential option. His form and involvement in Brighton’s attacking play make him an under-the-radar gem for GW13.
