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GW12 Kings to watch: Joao Cancelo

By The Scout 15 Nov 2021

The Scout reckons full-back is a must-have given Man City's favourable long-term schedule

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The Scout is tipping five players to produce big points in Gameweek 12 of 2021/22 Fantasy Premier League.

Joao Cancelo (MCI) £6.5m

The Manchester City full-back is the top-scoring defender in Fantasy, claiming 67 points over 11 Gameweek appearances.

Cancelo’s potential for returns in defence and attack has been vital to his success.

He has helped Man City to seven clean sheets, joint-top along with Chelsea.

The Portuguese has also supplied four assists, matching his total for the previous campaign.

That all-round output has earned him three double-figure hauls, including his season-high score of 14 points against Manchester United in the previous Gameweek.

Cancelo's second assist v Man Utd

The underlying numbers further highlight Cancelo’s major attacking threat.

Although he is yet to score this season, he has produced 26 shots, more than any other defender in Fantasy.

Indeed, that is also more than any of his team-mates. 

Cancelo has also recorded eight shots on target, second only to the nine of Phil Foden (£8.3m) for Pep Guardiola’s side.

A home encounter with Everton offers more encouragement for the Portuguese’s 28.5 per cent ownership.

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Rafa Benitez's men have been poor in attack when playing away recently, scoring only twice in their last three road trips.

City's meeting with the Toffees marks the start of a very favourable run of opponents that can make Cancelo a must-have in Fantasy.

According to the Fixture Difficulty Ratings, just one of Man City’s next nine matches score more than three.

Beginning with Sunday’s contest against Everton, Cancelo has the all-round potential to reward managers for many Gameweeks to come.

Also in this series

Part 2: Matty Cash (AVL)
Part 3: Callum Wilson (NEW)
Part 4: Diogo Jota (LIV)
Part 5: Harry Kane (TOT)

Remember, the Gameweek 12 deadline is at 11:00 GMT on Saturday 20 November.

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