The biggest question ahead of last weekend was whether to back Eden Hazard as Chelsea hosted Crystal Palace with the title within their grasp or Sergio Agüero as he looked to wreak havoc on a Spurs defence like he's done many times in the past.
Both found the back of the net, despite Hazard's coming as a follow up to his missed penalty and subsequently resulting in deducted points. As Monday night drew to the close, Alexis Sánchez left 4.7% of managers (according to Fantasy Football Fix's captaincy stats) reveling in their own managerial genius, as the Chilean led Arsenal to one of their best performances of the season.
Our predictions were 50% accurate last week, with low risks delivering the goods as expected. Here's a look at how last weeks tip performed as captains:
Low Risk: Agüero (16), Hazard (12)
Medium Risk: Giroud (4), Kane (2)
High Risk: Benteke (26), Pellè (2)
Here's to hoping our Fantasy Premier League tips can put you back on track this weekend and bring back those important green arrows!
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LOW RISK
[mks_separator style="dashed" height="2"] [mks_col] [mks_one_half] Sergio Agüero vs QPR (H) We tipped Agüero last weekend and with a game against an all but mathematically relegated QPR we're ushering you to throw your captains armband at Kun as he continues on his quest to win his first golden boot. If Manuel Pellegrini and a number of Manchester City players want to extent their tenure at the club past the end of the season, then finishing above Arsenal is a necessity, and three-points against QPR looks like it will aid their challenge. Agüero has netted three times in four appearances against QPR, including that memorable last minute winner that claimed City's first ever Premier League title. The now FORMER Premier League Champions have lost just once at home in 15 games despite their poor run of form. Do you need any more of a reason to deliberate over the decision? [/mks_one_half] [mks_one_half] Alexis Sánchez vs Swansea (A) Some were claiming that Arsenal's performance on Monday night against Hull was their best in ten years and spearheading that performance was Alexis Sánchez who netted twice in their 3-1 win. Arsenal can finish second in the Premier League for the first time in ten years, and with the new seeding regulations for the Champions League coming into effect next year it has never been more important for Wenger to finish as runners-up. Swansea may have won their last two games in succession but have only kept one clean sheet in their last five, and after Arsenal's performances of late, there's no reason to believe the Chilean won't be providing returns for managers once more this weekend. [/mks_one_half] [/mks_col] [mks_separator style="dashed" height="2"]MEDIUM RISK
[mks_separator style="dashed" height="2"] [mks_col] [mks_one_half] Christian Benteke vs West Ham (H) Benteke has scored ten goals in his last eight Premier League appearances making him the most in form striker in the league and is once again looking like that scary bullish striker that burst onto the scene a few years ago. Last week alone he picked up 13 fantasy points with two goals against an in form Everton and despite an F.A Cup final on the horizon against Arsenal, Villa will have to keep their focus on Premier League survival this weekend. Visitors West Ham have little to play for, and with Sherwood's Villa revival showing no signs of slowing it wouldn't be a surprise to see Benteke add to his recent collection of goals. [/mks_one_half] [mks_one_half] Eden Hazard vs Livepool (H) After scoring the goal that won Chelsea their first title since 2010, Eden Hazard took a little break to Thailand for a much deserved rest following what has been a remarkable season for the Premier League's best player. Hazard has now created the most chances in the Premier League this season and in recent weeks has been the difference in big games against Manchester United and the title-winning tie at home to Crystal Palace. Liverpool have lost five of their last seven Premier league fixtures, and with an inevitable relaxed atmosphere within the Chelsea camp, perhaps they can play a bit more freely and remove their tag of playing boring football. [/mks_one_half] [/mks_col] [mks_separator style="dashed" height="2"]HIGH RISK
[mks_separator style="dashed" height="2"] [mks_col] [mks_one_half] Leonardo Ulloa vs Southampton (H) Nigel Pearson has just deservedly won Manager of The Month, and many pundits now do believe that Leicester genuinely will survive the drop with momentum and confidence reverberating around the King Power Stadium. Southampton have kept just one clean sheet in their last five games since Fraser Forster's absence and that poor record looks set to continue against a side who never fail to provide goals. Leonardo Ulloa has scored ten goals in the league this season – with eight of those coming at home – and may get the nod as captain by those managers looking to take a gamble this weekend. [/mks_one_half] [mks_one_half] Dame N'Doye vs Burnley (H) The Senegalese striker has scored five goals since his arrival in the Premier League in January and has been an important factor in helping the struggling Tigers remain outside of the relegation zone. After being swept aside by a mouth-watering performance by Arsenal on Monday, Hull welcome a Burnley side who like QPR, are all but Championship bound after losing five of their last six in the league. N'Doye is certainly a high risk captain, but one that has some solid attacking potential, especially if Burnley have already begun mourning their drop to the second tier of English football. [/mks_one_half] [/mks_col]
