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We are in the busy month of December which brings with it a number of Premier League fixtures, especially around the Christmas and New Year time. For the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, this is also the month to gain valuable points and climb up the table or increase their point difference from those below them in their respective fantasy leagues. For those FPL managers who do not go for luck and choose their players based solely on their performance, information about a player's consistency is the key.
Most FPL managers choose to go for consistent performers for their team. However, there are many players who have found their form over the past few weeks and can become potential assets for the FPL managers. The following is a list of the Top 5 Fantasy Premier League players till Gameweek 16 based on their total score:
#5 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
With 98 points, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is at the 5th position in this list. The 29-year-old was the first to reach double figures in the goals tally with a brace against fierce city rivals Tottenham Hotspurs. The former Borussia Dortmund player has been in red-hot form this season and has become the talisman for Unai Emery's team.
Aubameyang adapted swiftly to the Premier League on his arrival to Arsenal last season. However, apart from his indisputable electric speed, the Arsenal forward has also found his goal-scoring boots this season and is currently the joint top-scorer in the Premier League. Forming a lethal striking partnership with the French striker Alexandre Lacazette and aptly supported by a solid midfield, Aubameyang has helped Arsenal in achieving a 22-game unbeaten run in all competitions. The Arsenal faithful as well as the FPL managers who have him in their team will hope that he continues scoring goals.
#4 Marcos Alonso
The 27-year-old attacking full-back has been an integral part of the Chelsea team for a few years now. The Spaniard has been one of their most consistent players this season. The attacking aspect of Alonso's game has impressed most pundits and fans. He creates a number of chances from the left flank with inch-perfect crosses and key passes. He has a brilliant left foot and he has shown on a number of occasions what he can do with it in a dead-ball situation.
With three assists and a goal in the premier league this season, Alonso is an invaluable asset to Maurizio Sarri's team. If he keeps performing as he has, his name will be taken alongside the great Chelsea full-backs. He takes the 4th spot on this list with 99 points.
#3 Eden Hazard
The Belgian leads the assists table in the Premier League with 8 assists. He has also scored 7 goals for the Blues this season. A defender's nightmare; the 27-year-old is unstoppable on his day. Captaining Belgium in the 2018 World Cup, he was one of the best players in the tournament, helping his side to a 3rd place finish. He has been a key player for Maurizio Sarri adapting to his role perfectly. The number of chances he creates makes him an invaluable asset for FPL managers.
Hazard has been directly involved in 15 goals for Chelsea in the Premier League, the most for any player in the league. When at his best, he is an absolute delight to watch for both the Chelsea as well as the neutral fans. He acquires the 3rd spot on this list with 103 points.
#2 Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling scored an astonishing 18 goals last season to go with his 11 assists. His contribution on the field played a vital role in his team's journey towards the Premier League crown last season with a record 100 points. The England International has carried his rich form into this season as well.
With 8 goals and 6 assists already, the 24-year-old certainly has made his presence felt in a squad full of quality players who play on the wing, namely, Sane, Mahrez and Bernardo Silva. Sterling has certainly repaid the faith that Pep Guardiola put on him. Criticized for squandering clear-cut chances due to a lack of decisive finishing, Raheem has worked hard on that aspect of his game and improved it to a great degree. Sterling makes it to the 2nd spot on this list with 106 points.
#1 Mohamed Salah
Topping the list is the charismatic Egyptian who set the Premier League on fire last season with a record 32 goals to go with his 10 assists, collecting numerous awards in the process. The only thing missing for him last season was a trophy with Liverpool. In the current season, he has silenced everyone who called him a one-season wonder.
The African Footballer of the Year tops the Premier League goal-scoring charts jointly with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with a total of 10 goals. The 26-year old also has 4 assists to his name this season. His sensational hat-trick against AFC Bournemouth propelled his team to the top of the table. If you aren't sure who to make your captain in your FPL team, go for the Anfield-favourite. With 111 points, Salah is currently the hottest asset for every FPL manager out there.
