Welcome back to Who Got The Points! Thank you for subscribing to your daily Fantasy Premier League briefing. Gameweek 15 is complete, and with the free transfer top-up landing for Gameweek 16, we've got major squad decisions ahead. Let's dive into everything you need to know.
🚨 Injury News & Team Updates
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Key injury updates from midweek Champions League pressers that could impact your Gameweek 16 decisions:
Cody Gakpo (Liverpool): Being assessed after missing the Leeds thriller with a knock. No confirmation yet on availability for Brighton (H) on Saturday
Cole Palmer (Chelsea): Trained this week but remains a doubt for Chelsea's home clash with Everton
Destiny Udogie (Tottenham): Progressing but unlikely to feature against Nottingham Forest on Sunday
Liam Delap (Ipswich): Fit and available despite recent blanks
🎯 The Free Transfer Top-Up Strategy
Every manager gets an extra free transfer for Gameweek 16, giving you two moves without penalty. The deadline is Saturday, December 13th at 1:30 PM. Here are your strategic options:
Use both transfers to fix problem areas in your squad
Bank one transfer for Gameweek 17 flexibility
Go aggressive with a mini-wildcard approach if your squad needs major surgery
Pro tip: Fix your biggest problem first - whether that's a non-playing bench player or an expensive flop. Use the second move to upgrade or pivot, but don't chase last week's points.
📈 Top 3 Transfers IN
1. Bruno Fernandes (£9.0m) - ESSENTIAL
Nearly 200,000 managers brought him in after Gameweek 15, and for good reason. The Manchester United midfielder just hauled 18 points against Wolves with 2 goals and 1 assist.
Season stats: 4 goals, 6 assists (85 total points)
Playing as an advanced midfielder under Ruben Amorim's system
On every set piece for United
Expected points for GW16: 8.8
Fixture: Bournemouth (A) on Monday night
Verdict: ESSENTIAL. If you've got the budget, he's a must-own captain option right now.
2. Bruno Guimarães (£6.9m) - Good Value
Over 350,000 transfers in for the Brazilian who just scored in Newcastle's 2-1 win over Burnley, picking up 10 points in GW15 with 3 bonus.
Season stats: 5 goals, 4 assists, 4 clean sheets (81 total points)
Averaging 5.8 points per game - excellent consistency
On penalties and playing box-to-box
Fixture: Sunderland (A) in the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday
At under £7m, excellent value for a mid-price midfielder
Verdict: Good buy, especially if you need a mid-price midfielder with momentum. Local derbies can be tight, but his penalty duties and attacking threat make him reliable.
3. Kieran Dewsbury-Hall (£5.1m) - Budget Enabler
Nearly 300,000 managers jumped on this bargain after his 16-point haul for Everton. He scored, assisted, kept a clean sheet, and grabbed 3 bonus against Nottingham Forest.
Season stats: 4 goals, 3 assists (74 total points)
Everton have 6 clean sheets in 14 games under David Moyes
At £5.1m, he's freeing up serious funds
Fixtures: Chelsea (A), then Arsenal (H), then Burnley (A)
Chelsea fixture isn't ideal, but upcoming games look promising
Verdict: Good buy if you need budget flexibility. Be aware Chelsea could keep it tight, but he's an excellent enabler for premium upgrades elsewhere.
📉 Top 3 Transfers OUT
1. Phil Foden (£8.6m) - HOLD (Unless Desperate)
Only 7,000 managers sold him, but his ownership is now 25.9% - that's a quarter of the game owning him. He picked up 12 points against Sunderland.
Season stats: 6 goals, 2 assists (77 total points)
Expected points for GW16: 10.3 (very high)
Fixture: Crystal Palace (A) - Palace won at Fulham and are tricky at home
If you're chasing Bruno Fernandes, Foden to Bruno could work
Verdict: HOLD unless you desperately need funds. He's still got excellent underlying numbers and City's fixtures improve. This is marginal - only sell if you're making a specific upgrade.
2. Robert Sánchez (£4.8m) - Consider Downgrading
58,000 transfers in, but 16,000 sold him. Chelsea's keeper kept his 7th clean sheet in the goalless draw at Bournemouth.
The problem: £4.8m tied up in a goalkeeper
Upcoming fixtures: Everton (H), Newcastle (A), Aston Villa (A) - not clean sheet bankers
30 saves this season but Chelsea's defense can be leaky
Downgrade to a £4.5m option and use that £0.3m elsewhere
Verdict: Sell if you need funds. Goalkeepers are the easiest place to save money, and you can reinvest that £0.3m into your outfield players.
3. Brentford & Wolves Attackers - SELL NOW
Brentford lost 2-0 at Spurs and face Leeds (H) on Sunday. Wolves got hammered 4-1 by Manchester United and visit Arsenal on Saturday.
Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have been quiet for Brentford
Matheus Cunha and Jorgen Strand Larsen are both struggling at Wolves
Wolves under Vitor Pereira are inconsistent
The double transfer is your chance to pivot away
Verdict: Sell Wolves attackers immediately. Consider holding Brentford for one more week if you've got bigger fires, but they're not reliable right now.
💎 Differential Picks (Under 10% Owned)
Three under-owned players who could haul in Gameweek 16:
Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa, £4.9m) - 0.3% Owned
Picked up 10 points in GW15 with an assist and 3 bonus
Season stats: 1 goal, 3 assists (50 total points)
Defensive midfielder who's nailed in Unai Emery's system
Fixture: West Ham (A) on Sunday
Extremely differential captaincy shout if you're chasing in mini-leagues
Antoni Stach (Leeds, £4.8m) - 1.5% Owned
Scored 12 points against Liverpool with a goal, assist, and 2 bonus
Season stats: 2 goals, 5 assists (62 total points)
Leeds host Brentford on Sunday in what could be an open game
Budget enabler who actually plays and returns
Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace, £5.0m) - 0.5% Owned
Just got an assist and 2 bonus against Fulham (48 total points)
On set pieces for Palace
Fixture: Manchester City (H) - risky but City's defense has been vulnerable
Deep-lying playmaker who pops up with attacking returns
Extremely risky but could pay off
⚡ Everton's Budget Defense Goldmine
Everton have become defensively solid under David Moyes with 6 clean sheets in 14 games. Here are the budget options:
James Tarkowski: 9 points in GW15 with clean sheet and bonus (73 total points, 0 goals, 1 assist this season)
Michael Keane: 9 points in GW15 with clean sheet and bonus (76 total points, 2 goals this season)
Jake O'Brien: 8 points in GW15 with assist and clean sheet (48 total points, 0 goals, 1 assist this season)
All three are budget-friendly options who are delivering clean sheets and bonus points regularly. Perfect for freeing up funds for premium midfielders.
🎖️ Captain Pick for Gameweek 16
Bruno Fernandes is the top pick. 18 points last week, playing in an advanced role, on all set pieces, and faces Bournemouth (A) on Monday night.
Alternative: If you don't own Bruno, Mohamed Salah against Brighton at Anfield is the safe choice.
🔑 Key Takeaways
Use your double free transfer wisely - fix your biggest problem first
Bruno Fernandes is essential at £9.0m with his advanced role and set piece duties
Bruno Guimarães offers excellent value at £6.9m for consistency
Everton's defense is a budget goldmine with 6 clean sheets in 14 games
Don't chase last week's points - Bruno was always good, he just finally hauled
Phil Foden is a hold unless you desperately need funds for upgrades
Sell Wolves attackers immediately; consider holding Brentford for one more week
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That's your comprehensive Gameweek 16 briefing. Make those transfers count, and remember: the deadline is Saturday, December 13th at 1:30 PM. Good luck!
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