At Villa Park a Chelsea player ran away in celebration and left a lasting image of an attacking night; that flourish set the tone for a weekend of clear game-changing performances. Across the fixtures Palace dismantled Tottenham on the road, Wolves edged Liverpool, and Nottingham Forest fought back to take a point at Manchester City. The week produced a mix of finishing, chance creation and combative midfield work, with fantasy scores spread from 31.8 down to 18.2. Below are the ten players who delivered the most decisive fantasy returns and why they stood out for managers.

1. João Pedro, 31.8 fantasy points

João Pedro started for Chelsea in the 4:1 away win at Aston Villa. He earned his haul through goals and an assist, plus strong involvement in duels and attacking sequences. Despite some turnovers and a missed big chance that cut into his total, his overall contribution was heavily offensive and decisive. He differed from others by directly influencing the scoreboard while also engaging in team buildup.

2. I. Sarr, 27.1 fantasy points

I. Sarr started for Crystal Palace in the 3:1 victory at Tottenham. He picked up points for goals and for forcing a decisive penalty situation, adding physical threat in the final third. His performance was fast, direct and power-based, pressing defenders and creating danger from wide areas. That decisive, forward-driving style set him apart from more reserved attackers this week.

3. B. Fernandes, 24.3 fantasy points

B. Fernandes was in the starting eleven for Manchester United in their 1:2 loss at Newcastle. He accumulated points by creating big chances and contributing assists, operating as the team's primary chance creator. His returns were dented by negative moments such as turnovers and conceding set-piece opportunities, but his playmaking role remained the key feature. He stood out as a creator rather than a pure finisher among the top performers.

4. E. Anderson, 24.1 fantasy points

E. Anderson started for Nottingham Forest in the 2:2 draw at Manchester City. He scored and also won a high number of duels, combining chance creation with defensive work in midfield. The balance between attacking threat and ball-winning defined his performance. That two-way nature made him distinct from midfielders who were one-dimensional this gameweek.

5. J. Bowen, 23.4 fantasy points

J. Bowen started for West Ham, who won 1:0 at Fulham. He was rewarded for creating chances and for an assist, as well as for winning his individual battles on the pitch. His game was efficient and geared toward final-third impact, rather than speculative long-range attempts. Bowen separated himself by delivering a direct assist that decided the match.

6. André, 22.9 fantasy points

André started for Wolverhampton in their 2:1 win over Liverpool. He added points for a goal and for his defensive contributions and recoveries, showing both box presence and midfield grit. His performance combined the disciplined side of an enforcer with the timing to join attacking moves. He stood out by producing a match-winning moment layered on solid defensive work.

7. R. Aït Nouri, 22.7 fantasy points

R. Aït Nouri started for Manchester City in the 2:2 draw with Nottingham Forest. He generated returns through a goal assist and by creating chances from the left, adding several successful final-third passes. The performance was about quality service into danger areas more than volume of shots. That creative outlet from full-back distinguished him in the week’s rankings.

8. A. Wharton, 22.6 fantasy points

A. Wharton started for Crystal Palace in the 3:1 win at Tottenham. He earned a large share of his points for an assist and for producing big chances, carrying forward passes that unlocked the defense. His style was quick, one- or two-touch incisiveness aimed at forward transitions. Wharton was different from cautious midfielders by consistently playing into high-risk, high-reward areas.

9. C. Summerville, 20.9 fantasy points

C. Summerville started for West Ham in the 1:0 win at Fulham. He scored the decisive goal and also won fouls and duels that helped his side maintain pressure. The contribution was directly goal-oriented and efficient in tight spaces. Summerville’s ability to convert limited opportunities into a match-winning score set him apart from other wide options.

10. A. Garnacho, 18.2 fantasy points

A. Garnacho started for Chelsea in the 4:1 victory at Aston Villa. He offered an assist and helped create chances from the flank, though he also missed a big opportunity that reduced his net return. His blend of chance creation and willingness to take on defenders made him a creative outlet rather than a pure finisher. The mix of positive creativity and a costly miss exemplified why his score sits at the lower end of the top ten.

This Game Week rewarded decisive contributions above all: goals and assists carried the biggest weight, but managers also benefited from midfielders and full-backs who combined chance creation with defensive work. Players like João Pedro and Elliott Anderson look well placed to press on if their teams keep producing the same match-winning moments.