Ahead of each Premier League gameweek, I'll take a look at sub-50 percent rostered players on Fantrax and Sleeper whose situations may have changed or improved, and assess whether or not they are worth a pickup in season-long leagues.
Fantrax & Sleeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Gameweek 10
Gameweek 10 brings another round of tough lineup calls for fantasy soccer managers on Fantrax and Sleeper. The waiver wire is filled with short-term streamers, emerging starters and injury replacements who can give you the edge before lineups lock.
Below are the top waiver pickups and free-agent targets to consider for this week across all positions ahead of GW10.
For more help setting your lineup, check out our Fantrax & Sleeper rankings, cheat sheets, and projected lineups before the weekend matches.
GOALKEEPER
Bernd Leno (39% Fantrax, 40% Sleeper)
Leno lines up as a strong streamer in Gameweek 10 against a Wolverhampton squad that can't seem to figure things out, sitting at the bottom of the table. Leno hasn't scored below seven points in his last two starts, but this is a great bounce-back spot for him and Fulham in a game that needs to end in three points.
DEFENDERS
Myles Lewis-Skelly (35% Fantrax, 30% Sleeper)
Riccardo Calafiori left Sunday's win over Crystal Palace with a knock and is set for assessment, meaning Lewis-Skelly could be in line for a start in a great matchup against Burnley in Gameweek 10.
The left-back has yet to start in the Premier League, but he's made two Champions League XIs and has an assist and two chances created in that competition. Lewis-Skelly would make for an excellent streamer if Calafiori is out against Burnley or longer.
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James Justin (0% Fantrax, 0% Sleeper)
Article favorite Gabriel Gudmundsson left Saturday's match with a knock, meaning Justin could replace him next week against Brighton. While it wouldn't be the greatest matchup, Justin has had prior success in the Premier League with four goal involvements, 14 chances created and 57 crosses season last season for Leicester City across 36 appearances.
MIDFIELDERS
Zian Flemming (1% Fantrax, 4% Sleeper)
I had Flemming in my lineup Saturday before deciding to drop him for Diego Gomez. Flemming went on to score 30.5 points while netting a brace to lead all midfielders in points in Gameweek 9.
While that output is unlikely to happen again this season, Flemming has started two straight and was excellent in the Championship last season with 16 goal involvements over 35 appearances. He's probably one to watch or add to the bench this coming week since Arsenal on the schedule next, but for now, it looks like Flemming is Burnley's starting forward over Lyle Foster.
Marshall Munetsi (33% Fantrax, 25% Sleeper)
While Wolves have been a disaster this season, Munetsi has been solid in fantasy circles, scoring no fewer than 9.5 points over his last three appearances and scoring his first goal last weekend against Burnley. He's capable of getting forward from midfield role and could see continued success on the road against Fulham in Gameweek 10.
FORWARDS
Marc Guiu (32% Fantrax, 35% Sleeper)
Guiu was rewarded for scoring in the Champions League in midweek by getting his first Premier League start of the season against Sunderland. He wasn't good in the match, but Liam Delap remains out and Joao Pedro, who started behind Guiu in the No. 10 role Saturday, is also dealing with a groin injury.
A difficult away trip to Tottenham is on the horizon, but Guiu is a worthwhile pickup if he continues to find a spot in the starting XI.
Chemsdine Talbi (7% Fantrax, 10% Sleeper)
Like Emiliano Buendia last week, I'm prognosticating that Talbi will return to the starting XI after a string of solid performances from the bench, including an 11-point effort that saw him claim all three points against Chelsea with a late goal at the weekend.
Sunderland are flying and Talbi is capable of shot, cross and chance creation if he can work his way into the starting XI home against Everton.
