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Gameweek 14 is in the books, and the Gameweek 15 deadline is fast approaching – Saturday morning at 11 AM. With fixture swings, injuries piling up, and some explosive performances from unexpected sources, this is the week to reshape your squad for the busy festive period ahead.
Let's break down everything you need to know: the essential transfers, key injury news, and the captain you need to nail for this weekend.
🚨 Quick News Bulletin
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Before we dive into transfers, here's what you need to know:
Suspension Watch: 21 players are sitting on four yellow cards and one booking away from a ban. Monitor your key players closely over the coming weeks.
Matthijs de Ligt missed Manchester United's 1-1 draw with West Ham completely through injury. The extent is unclear, but United's defence remains a rotation risk under Ruben Amorim anyway.
Emi Martinez picked up an injury concern for Aston Villa in their 4-3 thriller at Brighton. He played the full 90 minutes but Villa face Arsenal on Saturday lunchtime – monitor the team news closely.
Cole Palmer returned to action for Chelsea in their 3-1 defeat at Leeds, getting some minutes after injury. He remains a watch for upcoming gameweeks.
Morgan Gibbs-White kept a clean sheet as Nottingham Forest won 1-0 at Wolves. Forest's defensive structure continues to impress.
📈 Top 3 Transfers IN for Gameweek 15
1. Mikel Merino (Arsenal) - £6.0m | 2.3% Owned
Merino exploded in Gameweek 14 with 13 points, scoring and assisting in Arsenal's 2-0 win over Brentford. He started and played the full 90 minutes, grabbing two bonus points as well.
Key Stats:
Season: 3 goals, 3 assists, 50 total points
GW14: 1 goal, 1 assist, 13 points
Price: £6.0m (superb mid-price option)
Ownership: Just 2.3% – massive differential potential
The Spaniard is nailed in Mikel Arteta's midfield and offers genuine goal threat from central areas. With Arsenal facing Aston Villa away on Saturday lunchtime, he's got 9 expected points. At £6.0m, he's a superb mid-price midfielder who frees up funds elsewhere.
Verdict: Good option, especially if you need Arsenal coverage without breaking the bank.
2. Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle) - £6.8m | 7.4% Owned
Over 200,000 managers are bringing in Bruno this week, and for good reason. He scored in Newcastle's 2-2 draw with Spurs, banking 7 points despite coming off at half-time.
Key Stats:
Season: 4 goals, 4 assists, 5.5 points per game
Newcastle face Burnley at home in GW15 – serious haul potential
The creative heartbeat of Eddie Howe's side
Cheaper than premium midfielders but delivering similar output
At £6.8m, Bruno offers premium-level returns without the premium price tag. Newcastle's fixtures are strong, and he's their main man going forward.
Verdict: Essential if you can afford him. This is a golden opportunity to get Newcastle's best player at a great price.
3. Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace) - £5.1m | 8.8% Owned
Henderson kept his seventh clean sheet of the season in Palace's 1-0 win at Burnley, making key saves to secure the shutout.
Key Stats:
Averaging 4.3 points per game
33 saves this season (high save volume = save points)
7 clean sheets – elite numbers for a budget keeper
Palace face Fulham away on Sunday, then Manchester City
Henderson is the budget goalkeeper delivering consistent returns. At £5.1m, he frees up crucial funds to spend elsewhere in your squad while providing a reliable set-and-forget option between the sticks.
Verdict: Good option if you need a budget keeper who plays every week and delivers clean sheets.
📉 Top 3 Transfers OUT for Gameweek 15
1. Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd) - £9.0m | 19.0% Owned
Bruno managed just 4 points in the 1-1 draw with West Ham, playing the full 90 minutes without returns. At £9.0m, he's delivering just 4.8 points per game – nowhere near good enough for that price tag.
Why Sell:
Manchester United's attack looks disjointed under Ruben Amorim's system
£9.0m puts him in the same price bracket as Salah and Palmer – both far superior options
United face Wolves away on Monday night, but their attacking threat remains limited
Better value available at lower price points
Verdict: Sell. There are better options at this price point, and United's tactical uncertainty makes Bruno a risky hold.
2. Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) - £7.8m | 19.8% Owned
Over 70,000 managers are shipping out Eze this week, and they're absolutely right to do so. He managed just 1 point in Gameweek 14, playing only 29 minutes as a substitute in Arsenal's win over Brentford.
Why Sell:
His move to Arsenal has killed his minutes and attacking threat
£7.8m for bench cameos is completely unjustifiable
He's got 7.2 expected points for GW15, but that assumes he starts – which looks unlikely
Pure deadweight at that price point
Verdict: Sell immediately. He's deadweight at £7.8m, and those funds can be far better spent elsewhere.
3. Morgan Gibbs-White (Nott'm Forest) - £7.3m | 3.5% Owned
Over 20,000 managers are moving Gibbs-White out. He played the full 90 minutes in Forest's 1-0 win at Wolves but delivered just 3 points from the clean sheet.
Why Sell:
Averaging just 3.8 points per game this season
Just 3 goals and 1 assist all season – minimal attacking returns
£7.3m is expensive for a midfielder who isn't producing
Forest's defensive solidity is great, but Gibbs-White isn't offering enough in FPL
Forest face Everton away in Gameweek 15. While their defence is solid, Gibbs-White simply isn't offering enough to justify his price tag.
Verdict: Sell. Use those funds on a more explosive midfielder like Merino or Bruno Guimaraes.
🎯 Differential Picks (Under 10% Owned)
Looking to gain ground in your mini-leagues? These under-the-radar options could deliver huge hauls:
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) - £6.9m | 9.6% Owned
Rogers assisted in Villa's 4-3 thriller at Brighton, playing the full 90 minutes and grabbing a bonus point. He's got 3 goals and 3 assists this season and is Villa's form midfielder.
They face Arsenal away on Saturday – a tough fixture, but Rogers is central to everything Villa create. At £6.9m, he's a great differential who could explode in their upcoming fixtures. Perfect for those chasing in mini-leagues.
Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford) - £6.0m | 1.0% Owned
The ultimate differential. Lewis-Potter has delivered 4.5 points per game this season with 3 goals and 4 assists. Brentford face Spurs away on Saturday.
At just £6.0m and 1% owned, he's the ultimate differential for those chasing in mini-leagues. If he hauls, you'll gain massive ground on your rivals.
⚡ Gameweek 15 Captaincy Pick
Mohamed Salah against Leeds away.
Liverpool have been relentless this season, and Salah is the most captained player in the game for good reason. Leeds is a fixture where he could absolutely explode.
This is the safest and highest-ceiling captaincy pick of the gameweek. Don't overthink it.
💡 Key Tip for Gameweek 15
Use both your free transfers this week if you have them. With fixture swings and injuries piling up, reshaping your squad now sets you up perfectly for the busy festive period ahead. Don't waste transfers – the template is shifting, and getting ahead of the curve now will pay dividends.
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Good luck for Gameweek 15, and may your captain haul! ⚽