Fantasy Premier League: Top 5 midfielders for points in October

Midfielders have kept up their routine of scoring the most number of points in the FPL. The highest scorer in the game, Eden Hazard, is listed as a midfielder, well ahead of left-back Alonso in second place.

In the month of September, new names came up the leaderboard. While Mane, Salah and Perreyra dropped, Sterling and Hazard climbed up to take their place. The upcoming month of football might throw us such new names again.

With an international break coming up after Game week 8, there will be a total of 3 games in the month of October but we would also consider the opening fixture in November in some cases for the sake of Longevity.

Here are the best 5 midfield options to choose in October:

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#1 James Maddison - Leicester City

Leicester's upcoming fixtures are potential point-yielding. I would strongly suggest managers get at least one Leicester player in their side for the time to come - be it a defender, forward, or a midfielder.

In Leicester's midfield, there is no better option than their new signing James Maddison. He has begun the season impressively scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists giving an overall points tally of 40. He plays as an attacking midfielder in the side who has a habit of making late runs into the box looking for goals. Maddison is very adept at taking free kicks and other set pieces, which promises further points.

His price has grown from the beginning of the season and currently stands at £6.9. This still comes under the budget category and is very bankable in order to get an attacking player and still leave out funds to use elsewhere.

#2 Leroy Sane - Manchester City

Sane looks to have finally begun his season

The German winger looks to have finally turned a corner this season. After starting the campaign on the bench for the opening month or so, Sane has given a return of 21 points in the last 3 games, scoring once and assisting twice.

His price had gone down to £9.2 and the managers who had taken a risk on him have been rewarded well in the past game weeks. He is one of the main players that I had predicted to keep an eye out for in my FPL sleepers article.

With most people opting for Sterling, you might be better with choosing Sane who is nearly £2 million lesser in value. City's upcoming fixtures are mixed in difficulty level but considering a team of the quality that they are, you'd expect the points to keep coming.

#3 Ryan Fraser - Bournemouth

Fraser is a cheap option for getting those points

One of the best bargain options this year in the FPL, Fraser has been high scoring in the game and has gathered 42 points so far. His returns have not been regular but for the price of only £6 million, the attacking potential that he offers is still of a great value.

The month of October might get him more points as his team goes up against Watford, Southampton, and Fulham. All three are potential points yielding fixtures.

You can bring the player in your team for a few quick points and also free up a bit of funds. While he may turn into a bit of a risky prospect after this run of games. If you are one of the 21% who already has him, keep him for at least another month in your side.

#4 Richarlison - Everton

More goals to come from the Brazillian?

Everton kept their first clean sheet of the season in the last game, which surprised people more than the Brazillian midfielder not getting an attacking return out of the game. That, however, is not expected to be the case much longer. His 21.5% of ownership will certainly hope that it isn't.

Richrlison got 3 goals in the first 2 games for his new club before getting red carded in the next game, which kept him out of the Fantasy radar for some time. He is now back in the side and continues to be one of the main attacking outlet in a very offensive Everton team under Marco Silva.

He plays against Leicester, Crystal Palace, and Man United - all of whom promise goals. Even the first game in November against Brighton seems a good bet before Everton's run of games takes a turn for the tricky.

Richarlison priced at £6.7 million currently is a good point-grabbing option from midfield who does not set you back by too much. Expecting the Brazilian to climb up the leaderboard statistics in this month.

#5 Eden Hazard - Chelsea

Don't think, just get Hazard into your team!

What Salah was to the FPL last season, Hazard might be this season. The Belgian winger has looked spectacular in the opening two months of the FPL. Having given an attacking return in nearly every game, Hazard has a total of 60 points at the moment. He is the league top scorer at 6 goals and also has grabbed 2 assists.

Chelsea have quickly got to grasps with their new boss' playing style and look to be one of the prime title contenders this season. Hazard is their main man and a must have in your Fantasy squad this season. If you still have Salah in your side and not the Belgian, I suggest you move quickly, before the difference in their value goes down even further.

Chelsea have 2 away games against Southampton and Burnley. In between, they play Man United at home, which could be counted as a tough fixture but for the Red Devils' current crisis in form. Hazard is currently at £11.1 in price and at a 42.5% ownership. Expect this to keep rising as time goes.