Welcome to your daily FPL briefing! Thanks for subscribing to Who Got The Points. As Gameweek 15 wraps up and we look ahead to GW16, there's plenty to unpack - from Salah's continued benching to Foden's explosive form. Let's get straight into the action.
🚨 Breaking News Bulletin
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Mohamed Salah benched again for Liverpool's clash at Leeds, raising serious questions about his contract situation and immediate FPL value. This is the second consecutive benching that has FPL managers reconsidering their premium Liverpool assets.
Liam Delap picked up an injury for Bournemouth in their goalless draw with Chelsea, potentially opening the door for budget forward Marc Guiu at just £4.2m
Cole Palmer returned to Chelsea's starting eleven after being benched midweek - crucial for their GW16 fixture against Everton
Declan Rice passed fit for Arsenal's trip to Aston Villa despite injury concerns (though the Gunners lost 2-1)
AFCON situation developing: several key FPL assets could be departing for international duty, potentially affecting availability
📈 Transfers In: The Hot Picks
Bruno Guimarães - £6.9m (MID)
The Brazilian is absolutely flying right now. He delivered 10 points in GW15, scoring against Burnley and collecting three bonus points.
Season stats: 5 goals, 4 assists (81 total points)
Form rating: 7.0 - exceptional consistency
Ownership: 10.9% (+145,000 transfers in)
GW16 fixture: Newcastle vs Sunderland (Tyne-Wear derby)
Verdict: Good buy - perfectly positioned to continue his hot streak as a premium midfielder alternative
Phil Foden - £8.5m (MID)
Essential. The Manchester City playmaker delivered 12 points against Sunderland with a goal, an assist, and a bonus point.
Season stats: 6 goals, 2 assists (77 total points)
Expected points for GW16: 10.3 (massive)
Ownership: 22.4% (+338,000 transfers in this week)
GW16 fixture: Crystal Palace (A) - City hitting form at the right time
Verdict: Essential. If you don't have him, you're taking a significant risk
Trevoh Chalobah - £5.2m (DEF)
The Chelsea defender is delivering defensive stability at a reasonable price. He earned 11 points in the clean sheet against Bournemouth with three bonus points.
Season stats: 3 goals, 1 assist (82 total points)
Clean sheets: 7 from 15 games - impressive under Enzo Maresca
Ownership: 11.2% (+58,000 transfers in)
GW16 fixture: Chelsea vs Everton (H) - a fixture they should control
Verdict: Good buy for defensive stability at a reasonable price point
📉 Transfers Out: Who to Avoid
Thiago (Player Name) - £6.9m (FWD)
The Brentford forward blanked against Tottenham, managing just 2 points despite playing the full 90 minutes. While he's got 11 goals this season, his form might be cooling slightly.
GW16 fixture: Leeds (A) - not the easiest game
Ownership: 28.7% (12,000 transferred out)
Verdict: Hold for now, but monitor closely. His underlying numbers remain strong, and class is permanent
Joško Gvardiol - £5.8m (DEF)
Despite scoring 12 points against Sunderland, there's a concern here. The Croatian has dropped two price points and Manchester City's defence hasn't been reliable enough this season.
Season stats: 2 goals, 1 assist (53 total points)
City clean sheets: Only 4 from 11 games
Expected points GW16: 5.5 against Crystal Palace (A)
Verdict: Sell if you need funds elsewhere. City assets should be focused on attackers
Robert Sánchez - £4.8m (GKP)
The Chelsea goalkeeper earned 10 points with a clean sheet and three bonus points against Bournemouth, but his season numbers tell a different story.
Season clean sheets: Just 7 from 15 games (57 total points)
Price: Dropped two points already
Ownership: 13.9% holding on
GW16 fixture: Everton (H) - who scored 3 goals in GW15
Verdict: Sell. Upgrade to a more reliable keeper or downgrade for funds
💎 Differential Picks: Under the Radar
Looking for differentials to gain ground in your mini-leagues? These low-owned gems could provide the edge you need.
Matty Cash - £4.7m (DEF)
Ownership: Just 7.6% - flying under the radar
GW15 performance: 9 points with a goal against Arsenal
Season stats: 3 goals (73 total points) - attacking threat from full-back
GW16 fixture: West Ham (A)
Why he's a differential: Offers attacking returns from defence at a budget price
Matheus Nunes - £5.3m (MID)
Ownership: Just 1.4% - massive differential potential
GW15: Played 90 minutes in City's clean sheet
Season stats: 3 assists - creative outlet
Why he's a differential: Cheap route into Manchester City's attack as their fixtures improve
🔴 Captaincy for Gameweek 16
Phil Foden is the standout choice. With 10.3 expected points against Crystal Palace, he's in red-hot form after his 12-point haul. Manchester City need to build momentum, and Foden is their creative hub under Pep Guardiola.
Safer alternative: Bruno Guimarães against Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby could deliver, but Foden's ceiling is significantly higher.
💡 Key Tip of the Week
Don't panic sell your premiums after one blank. Thiago at Brentford is the perfect example - 11 goals this season means he's proven quality despite a quiet game against Spurs. Form is temporary, class is permanent.
⏰ Important Deadline Information
The Gameweek 16 deadline is Saturday, December 13th at 1:30 PM. Make those transfers count and back yourself on the captaincy.
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That's your FPL briefing sorted for GW16. Make smart decisions, trust your instincts, and remember - we'll be back tomorrow with more essential intel. Subscribe at whogotthepoints.com to never miss an update!