A few minutes after the final whistle at Tottenham the crowd was still settling and Xavi Simons was already being talked about by pundits as the player who tilted the match; his creative moments and penetrative passes changed the rhythm against Manchester City. Elsewhere in the round, players collected big returns through goals, assists and high volumes of accurate final third passes. Behind those matchday performances there are unfolding stories about transfers and medical doubts that could determine who plays next month. In the top ten list the fantasy point spread was between 16.2 and 26.8 points.

1. X. Simons : 26.8 fantasy points

Played the full match. He earned points for one assist, two big chances created and nine successful final third passes. The performance combined vision and directness, repeatedly breaking lines to create clear opportunities. Compared with others in the top ten he blended creativity with physical duels won, making him both a chance creator and a contest winner.

2. F. Wirtz : 25.5 fantasy points

Played 87 minutes. He scored and assisted, created two big chances and completed seven final third passes. His contribution came from sharp forward runs and clinical involvement in the box. Unlike some midfield creators he offered a clearer finishing threat as well as chance construction.

3. D. Solanke : 23.0 fantasy points

Played the full match. Two goals were the main source of his points, supported by five duels won and hold up play in the attacking third. He was a classic number nine who punished defensive lapses and converted chances efficiently. Versus other forwards in the top ten his standout feature was finishing accuracy in decisive moments.

4. C. Casimiro : 21.4 fantasy points

Played 75 minutes. He registered a goal and an assist, seven successful final third passes and seven duels won. His output combined attacking returns with defensive contributions in limited time on the pitch. He differed from peers by delivering high productivity despite being substituted before the end.

5. A. Scott : 19.8 fantasy points

Played the full match. He scored, won eight duels and recorded nine ball recoveries with three interceptions. The performance relied on aggressive pressing and turning defensive action into goal threat. In the top ten he stood out for defensive intensity combined with a goal return.

6. Rodri : 18.0 fantasy points

Played the full match. He won 14 duels, had 11 ball recoveries and completed 13 successful final third passes. Points came from midfield dominance and timely interventions that disrupted the opponent. Compared with other midfielders he offered more long forward passing and control of transitions.

7. E. Anderson : 17.9 fantasy points

Played the full match. He earned points through five duels won, ten ball recoveries and ten successful final third passes. The display was defined by physical presence and the ability to break up play before launching attacks. Among the top ten he was notable for defensive involvement feeding forward momentum.

8. B. Silva : 17.8 fantasy points

Played 88 minutes. He claimed a goal assist, two big chances created and ten successful final third passes. Creativity under pressure and precise deliveries into dangerous areas produced his points. He differed from other creators by combining ball retention with efficient final passes.

9. B. Fernandes : 16.3 fantasy points

Played the full match. He provided two assists, had four attempted assists and completed six final third passes. Much of his return came from set piece influence and decisive passing in the attacking phase. Compared with fellow midfielders he was most valuable for producing goal assists in key moments.

10. C. Summerville : 16.2 fantasy points

Played the full match. He scored, won six duels and recorded five ball recoveries. The performance was direct and effective, focused on finishing and set piece involvement. Versus other attackers in the list he was less involved in chance creation but highly efficient in conversion.

Brief summary: This game week confirmed that creative midfielders and in form strikers remain the primary fantasy point earners. Off the pitch there are clear transfer and medical storylines involving players such as Harvey Elliott and Jean Philippe Mateta plus deadline day complications like Dwight McNeil that may affect availability in coming weeks. The wider debate about club spending priorities, highlighted by Pep Guardiola, will also shape squad composition and who produces similar returns going forward.