We ain’t afraid of no ghosts. In fact, we seek them – ghost points, that is. Ghost points are fantasy points that do not come from attacking returns or clean sheets. These can come in the form of key passes, shots on target, successful dribbles, interceptions, and tackles, among others. Identifying these points is essential for your Fantasy EPL prospects, and our Gameweek 10 Ghost Point Hunters article is here to help!
This Ghost Point Hunters article is based on the Fantrax Scoring System. Check out our Ghost Point Tracker page for the full list of Fantasy EPL players and their respective Ghost Point capabilities!
Gameweek 10 Ghost Point Hunters
We didn't care for that particular gameweek. But we move. There's always another opportunity to come back stronger. And now that it's Halloween week, it's only fitting that we get down to ghosting. In bright lights, we have Yasin Ayari, Pervis Estupinan, & Ola Aina. Meanwhile, we place Lewis Hall & Nelson Semedo in the Not So Fast category. And old favorites Pablo Sarabia and Crycencio Summerville are the One(s) To Watch. Finally, the end of an era is upon us with Andrew Robertson getting the Dr. Peter Venkman Award after what seemed like a lifetime of ghosting. Happy Halloween and happy ghosting!
Yasin Ayari
Position: Midfielder
Team: Brighton
Rostered: 10%
Ghost Points Per Start: 7.8
Ghost Points Last GW: 10
Prospects: This Brighton team is so hard to pin down - there are multiple players for each position and all of them are pretty good. The midfield, in particular, is fairly difficult to predict (other than seemingly Mitoma & Baleba). Milner, Wieffer, Gilmour, Enciso, Adingra, & Minteh have all gotten minutes. Gruda, March, & O'Riley are also waiting in the wings. Add Yasin Ayari to the list. The 21 year old Swede, who has had loan spells at Coventry and Blackburn, was supposed to be one for the future. But the future is now.
Ayari has now started back to back games and is coming off a double digit performance v Wolves. These ghosties stemmed from 3 Key Passes, 2 Tackles Won, 1 ACNC, 2 Clearances, 1 Successful Dribble, & 1 Aerial. He's an all action midfielder who takes some set pieces and also gets into dangerous spots. He has proven to be a decent streamer who, like many of his teammates, just needs minutes. Ayari has the role for now but it may not last. So make hay while the sun shines if you need midfield depth.
Verdict: Pick him up!
Pervis Estupinan
Position: Defender
Team: Brighton
Rostered: 43%
Ghost Points Per Start: 7
Ghost Points Last GW: 14.25
Prospects: The Brighton merry-go-round continues - let's go from midfield to defense, from Ayari to Estupinan. We had highlighted the Ecuadorian as an undervalued asset in the draft prior to the negative news regarding his injury. We know what he can do when he's fit and consistently starting. Unfortunately, he hasn't been for much of this season. So when he does get a start, we like to jump back on the bandwagon.
Alas, he was in the starting XI over the weekend v Wolves and he did not disappoint. His mouthwatering 14+ scary scores came from 1 Key Pass, 1 Shot on Target, 3 Tackles Won, 1 ACNC, 2 Interceptions, 5 Clearances, 1 Blocked Shot, & 2 Aerials. In short, Estupinan was back to his old self. This was one of the few chances to see him in Hurzeler's system. Early returns look good. But as we've said ad nauseum with Brighton, his ROS prospects will depend on consistent minutes. They just aren't there yet. If you want to gamble on a potential DEF1 (if he nails it down) for a relatively cheap price, Estupinan fits the bill. Be prepared for some headaches, though.
Verdict: This would be a tricky trade as valuations will vary dramatically and he just came off a good week. If you want to be patient, wait for another GW in which he is benched to pounce (could be this weekend).
Ola Aina
Position: Defender
Team: Nottingham Forest
Rostered: 40%
Ghost Points Per Start: 8
Ghost Points Last GW: 9.25
Prospects: Let's discuss the brick wall that is the Nottingham Forest defense. My how the tables have turned with this team. Nuno has them looking like a dumbed down version of his old super Wolves teams. And defensive solidity has been been the name of the game. They've conceded the second fewest goals (7) in the league - behind only Liverpool - which has made their defenders very attractive. Up steps Ola Aina, a no-nonsense right back that is quietly getting the job done. We've shouted out Milenkovic previously but his teammate has been ghosting better of late.
Aina posted a tidy 9+ ghosties v Leicester last Friday. These came from 3 Tackles Won, 1 ACNC, 5 Clearances, 3 Successful Dribbles, & 1 Aerial. He is mostly defensive but can also get forward when needed, which gives him a bit more upside. Now the schedule has been relatively kind and we've seen Nuno teams falter before. But it's nice to bet on a good floor for defenders, especially with the new scoring changes. Aina is not a sexy pick but a solid one.
Verdict: Pick him up!