Can Conte revive Kane's season? Five fantasy football questions answered ahead of Gameweek 11
- Sean Fisher
- 3 November 2021
Harry Kane looked uninterested at Tottenham under Nuno Espirito Santo, but could the arrival of Conte in north London spark a revival?
Manchester United bounced back from their Liverpool humiliation to beat Tottenham 3-0 last weekend and Cristiano Ronaldo netted again to reward his owners, but the result also saw the end of Nuno Espirito Santo.
Mohamed Salah also joined Ronaldo as a points scorer this week, but only registered five with an assist in Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Brighton.
Last week's most-transferred in player, Mason Mount, left his owners frustrated after missing out on Chelsea's 3-0 win over Newcastle, with Reece James stealng the show with a brace.
With a fresh week of problems to fix, and new choices to make, we answer five topical questions ahead of the Gameweek 11 deadline.
Will Antonio Conte revive Harry Kane's season?
It goes without saying that Harry Kane has performed well below par this season in the Premier League.
Of course, that can mostly be attributed to the fact that he doesn't want to be there. Kane clearly wanted to make a switch to Manchester City this summer, but a breakdown in negotiations has left him stranded in north London.
Uninterested and therefore underperforming, Kane often looked like a passenger under Nuno Espirito Santo, but after the Portuguese manager was sacked this week, could Kane's season be turned around?
Antonio Conte's appointment has been the week's major talking point and the Italian manager is famed for being highly demanding of his players.
He'll be keen to get Kane back on track, and the England captain may also be eager to impress his new boss if he is to turn Spurs into title contenders.
It suddenly makes Kane an exciting prospect for Fantasy Premier League managers looking to get an advantage over their rivals.
An out-of-form Everton side is Conte's first match in charge, and after the Toffees shipped five to Watford and two to Wolves, Kane has the potential to score some major points.
But Tottenham's favourable run doesn't end there. A visit from Leeds United follows, before games against Burnley, Brentford and Norwich.
Sure, Kane's £12.1million price tag is hefty, but with Cristiano Ronaldo spearheading Solskjaer's shaky Manchester United side and Romelu Lukaku remaining on the sidelines, there's a lack of in-form strikers out there. Kane could be a great option as he looks to impress his new Italian boss.
Can Cornet continue carrying the Clarets?
One of the signings of the season is Maxwell Cornet, who has already justified his £12million transfer fee since moving from Lyon in the summer.
The Ivorian was brought to Turf Moor to energise a Burnley front three that was beginning to go stale and he's shone in claret and blue.
Despite featuring in just five games this season, Cornet has scored four goals from midfield, helping him to an impressive 32 points.
With just a £6million price tag, he's beginning to look like a fantasy bargain for managers needing a boost in midfield.
Both Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood have failed to get going and Cornet looks like Burnley's best - if not only - route to goal.
If Sean Dyche's side are to cause an upset in London on Saturday, the 25-year-old will likely be involved.
Can Jarrod Bowen keep providing for the Hammers?
David Moyes' West Ham side have been the dark horses of the Premier League and currently sit fourth - level on points with Manchester City.
Their most recent win came against Aston Villa to make it four from five in the league, and once again Jarrod Bowen popped up to score points with a goal and an assist.
Bowen is also an incredibly reliable figure in the West Ham team, missing only 21 minutes this season.
Despite Michail Antonio's drop in points of late, the Hammers show no sign of slowing down in the league, and Bowen might be the latest route to ensure you profit from their success.
His £6.3million price tag is incredibly cheap considering he's the 10th-highest scoring midfielder this season, and he's only owned by 1.5% of teams.
Liverpool, Wolves and Manchester City don't make the easiest next three fixtures for West Ham, but Moyes' side have already proved capable of scoring against bigger sides this season.
Reece James or Ben Chilwell?
Another week, another Chelsea clean sheet. Thomas Tuchel's side shut out Newcastle this time around and have only conceded three goals in 10 games.
Without Romelu Lukaku, all eyes have turned towards Chelsea's defence, and it's clear to see why. But what many are wondering is, which defender is the best option?
Well, with Chelsea favouring a five-at-the-back system, their wing-backs offer the ability to score points in attack as well as benefit from clean sheets.
And both Reece James and Ben Chilwell have been superb for the Blues this season. James (£5.7m) is the cheaper of the options and has recently taken Trent Alexander Arnold's crown as the highest scoring defender following his brace against Newcastle.
His 56 points leads the way, but Chilwell is not far back with 43 and has achieved his tally in just four games.
That leaves Chilwell with an average of 10.75 points per game to James' eight.
So, as the cheaper and more reliable option, James gets our nod over Chilwell, but both are superb assets to own at the moment. To add to their attraction, Chelsea's frugal defence face Burnley next week, so the possibility of another clean sheet is high.
Is Aaron Ramsdale now the most valuable goalkeeper?
When Aaron Ramsdale completed his £30million move to Arsenal this summer, most - including me - couldn't help but chuckle at Arsenal's seemingly crazy transfer policy.
But the 23-year-old goalkeeper has proved to be an inspired addition to Mikel Arteta's side, and has created a solid foundation for a new-look Arsenal defence.
His unimpressive record at Bournemouth and Sheffield United left many wary about his chances of even starting at the Emirates, but Ramsdale has silenced his critics with four clean sheets in just seven appearances.
That's taken his fantasy total to 39 points, making him the fifth-highest scoring goalkeeper behind Lloris, Martinez, Alisson and Mendy.
However, after his superb showing against Leicester - including that save from James Maddison, Ramsdale has shown his ability to score bonus points too, and he could quickly find himself climbing the points table.
Especially with Watford and Newcastle in their next three fixtures. The trip to Anfield in between looks a lot less enticing, but it doesn't stop Ramsdale from becoming a fantastic option over the next few weeks.
