The image that opened this game week was clear: a 3:1 result at Old Trafford and two United players among the most productive fantasy performers. Yet the week also produced defenders with goals and blocks who vaulted into the top ranks, and wide players who changed games on the break. The mix was distinct: creators who directly affected goals, defenders who added offensive value, and midfielders who managed both phases. Underneath the statistics there were familiar tensions: clubs balancing on-field form against squad planning and dealing with absences of key leaders, which showed up in selection and points. In the Top 10 the spread ran from **24.4** to **16.3** fantasy points, a blend of goals, chance creation and defensive interventions.

1. B. Fernandes, 24.4 fantasy points

B. Fernandes started and played 90 minutes. His score was built on a goalAssist entry and a high number of created chances and attacking assists, reflecting decisive involvement in the final third. This was a creative, end-product performance rather than a pure ball-winning display. He stood out by combining direct goal contributions with consistent chance creation more than most others in the top ten.

2. K. Mavropanos, 23.9 fantasy points

K. Mavropanos started and played 90 minutes. The defender earned points for scoring and for an outfielder block, alongside interceptions and successful duels. It was a defensive performance that also supplied a key attacking moment. He differed from peers by pairing a goal with a significant defensive block outside the penalty area.

3. M. Kayode, 18.5 fantasy points

M. Kayode started and played 90 minutes. Points came primarily from a goal, strong duel numbers and multiple recoveries. His display resembled a defender who contributes decisively in set-piece or box situations. He separated himself by turning defensive work into a direct scoring impact.

4. C. Casimiro, 18.2 fantasy points

C. Casimiro started and played 90 minutes. He picked up points for a goal and for winning duels and blocks, contributing across defensive and offensive metrics. The performance was that of a combative midfield anchor with an offensive edge. In the context of club decisions on contracts and squad planning this kind of on-field value poses clear questions about balancing short-term form with long-term strategy.

5. J. Ward-Prowse, 17.7 fantasy points

J. Ward-Prowse started and played 90 minutes. He scored well for creating big chances and for defensive blocks, plus strong final-third passing. This was a set-piece and chance-creation display rather than a physical duel-led one. Compared to other midfielders in the top ten he earned more from chance creation than from raw defensive metrics.

6. Y. Minteh, 17.6 fantasy points

Y. Minteh started and played 90 minutes. He earned his points through a goal, created big chances and several won duels, with attacking assists also contributing. The performance had the character of a fast, direct forward combining finishing with chance creation. He stood out as one of the few forwards to blend scoring with sustained chance-making.

7. Dango Ouattara, 17.1 fantasy points

Dango Ouattara started and played 90 minutes. Points came from creating big chances, a goalAssist and multiple attacking assists, plus interception work. It was a wide player performance driven by both direct contribution to a goal and chance creation. He differed by providing a concrete assist while also keeping defensive involvement.

8. A. Gordon, 17.0 fantasy points

A. Gordon started and played 90 minutes. He benefited from a goal, strong duel statistics and being fouled, which added to his point tally. The display was that of a powerful wide attacker combining finishing and physical battles. He separated himself by scoring and dominating individual contests more than many attackers in this list.

9. Gomes, 16.8 fantasy points

Gomes started and played 90 minutes. He collected points for a goalAssist, creating big chances and winning duels, supported by recoveries and interceptions. This was a well-rounded midfield contribution, involving both the final pass and solid ball-winning. He stood out by adding an assist-type contribution while keeping high activity in duels.

10. A. Truffert, 16.3 fantasy points

A. Truffert started and played 90 minutes. He picked up points for creating big chances, attacking assists and key defensive blocks and interceptions. The performance matched that of an attacking full-back who also provides defensive security. He differed from others by combining offensive chance creation with impactful defensive interventions.

Summary: This game week mixed creative midfielders, goal-scoring defenders and productive wingers, underlining how varied routes to fantasy points can be. Club-level decisions on contracts and finances, plus injuries to leaders, shaped some selections and therefore the statistical outcomes. A few performers here seem poised to confirm their form in the coming fixtures.