Welcome back to Who Got The Points? Thank you for subscribing! Gameweek 15 delivered a defensive masterclass, and we've got the complete breakdown of transfer targets, team news, and captaincy picks for Gameweek 16. Let's dive straight into what you need to know.
🚨 Essential Team News for Gameweek 16
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Arsenal: Declan Rice is back in contention after missing GW15, and William Saliba trained fully and looks set to return. Leandro Trossard remains a doubt - monitor press conferences closely
Brentford: Yoane Wissa is facing a late fitness test. If you're relying on him, have a backup plan ready
Yellow Card Watch: 22 players are sitting on four yellow cards and one booking away from a one-match ban. Check your squad carefully
Free Hit Consideration: Over 23% of managers are considering their Free Hit chip this week, though fixtures aren't particularly compelling for mass chip usage
Man City Revival: Bounced back with a 3-0 win over Sunderland, keeping a clean sheet. Defensive assets are back in focus
📈 Top 3 Transfer Targets IN
🥇 #1: Bruno Fernandes (£9.1m) - ESSENTIAL
Transfers In: 316,000+ | Ownership: 21.6% | GW15 Points: 18 (2 goals, 1 assist, 3 bonus)
The Numbers: Started and played 90 minutes against Wolves, scoring twice and assisting once. His season tally now stands at 4 goals and 6 assists with a form rating of 8.8 - elite territory for a midfielder.
The Verdict: ESSENTIAL. Ruben Amorim has unlocked something special in Bruno. Man United face Bournemouth on Monday night, and at 21.6% ownership, he's still not in the majority of squads. That needs to change. His 18-point explosion shows the ceiling is sky-high under the new manager.
🥈 #2: Bruno Guimarães (£6.9m) - GREAT VALUE
Transfers In: 400,000+ | Ownership: 12.9% | GW15 Points: 10 (1 goal, 3 bonus)
The Numbers: Played the full 90 minutes against Burnley and found the net. Season stats: 5 goals and 4 assists from a midfielder priced under £7m. Form rating of 7.8 reflects consistent returns.
The Verdict: GOOD. Newcastle face Sunderland in a massive derby next, and Bruno's defensive contributions combined with goal threat make him excellent value. At £6.9m, he's a budget midfielder who performs like a premium option.
🥉 #3: Phil Foden (£8.6m) - ESSENTIAL
Transfers In: 886,000+ | Ownership: 26.9% | GW15 Points: 12 (1 goal, 1 assist, clean sheet, 1 bonus)
The Numbers: Started against Sunderland, played 68 minutes, and delivered returns at both ends. Season tally: 6 goals with 6 clean sheets. Man City are finding form after their recent struggles.
The Verdict: ESSENTIAL. City face Crystal Palace next, and Foden's 12 expected points makes him serious captaincy material. With Arsenal away to Wolves also looking tasty, Foden versus Palace feels like the safer captaincy route.
📉 Top 3 Players Being Transferred OUT
#1: James Tarkowski (£5.4m) - HOLD
Transfers Out: 16,000 | Ownership: 6.9% | GW15 Points: 9 (clean sheet, 2 bonus)
The Verdict: KEEP. Started 90 minutes against Nottingham Forest and kept a clean sheet. David Moyes has solidified Everton's backline - 17 goals conceded in 15 games is top-half form. Chelsea away isn't ideal, but at 6.9% ownership, he's undervalued, not overvalued.
#2: Ivan Toney (£7.0m) - KEEP
Transfers Out: 40,000+ | Ownership: 32.1% | GW15 Points: 2 (played 90 minutes vs Spurs)
The Verdict: KEEP. Played the full 90 against Tottenham but failed to find the net for the first time in ages. Brentford face Leeds on Sunday, and his elite output speaks for itself. One blank doesn't change his value - his 32.1% ownership shows most managers understand this.
#3: Marc Guéhi (£5.2m) - HOLD
Transfers Out: 47,000+ | Ownership: 36.8% | GW15 Points: 8 (1 goal)
The Verdict: HOLD. Started the full 90 at Fulham and scored, though couldn't keep a clean sheet. Yes, Palace face City next which looks grim, but then Leeds and Fulham follow. Oliver Glasner's defence has tightened up - don't knee-jerk sell your most owned defender.
💎 Differential Picks (Under 10% Ownership)
Rayan Cherki (£6.4m) - 3.8% Owned
GW15 Performance: Started 81 minutes for Man City against Sunderland, delivered 2 assists, kept a clean sheet, and earned 3 bonus points for 12 total points. Season tally: 6 assists in limited minutes.
The Case: City face Palace next, and if Cherki starts, he's a serious differential captain option. At 3.8% ownership, he could be a league-winning pick if he nails down his spot in Guardiola's XI.
Jan Paul van Hecke (£4.5m) - 3.3% Owned
GW15 Performance: Started 90 minutes against West Ham, assisted, and grabbed 5 points. Season stats: 3 goals and 1 assist from defence.
The Case: Brighton visit Liverpool next, which looks tough, but at his price, he's just a hold. The ceiling is there with three goals already, making him a budget defender with attacking upside.
Maxence De Cuyper (£4.3m) - 2.0% Owned
GW15 Performance: Started 71 minutes, kept a clean sheet, earned 2 bonus points for 8 total. Season stats: 2 clean sheets and 2 goals from defence.
The Case: Brighton's fixtures beyond Liverpool improve dramatically. At £4.3m, he's the ultimate bench enabler who occasionally starts and hauls. Perfect for squad depth.
🔴 Captaincy Pick for Gameweek 16
Phil Foden vs Crystal Palace gets the armband. Here's why:
12 expected points against Palace - the highest of any premium midfielder
Man City's form is turning after their 3-0 win over Sunderland
Palace conceded two at Fulham, showing defensive vulnerabilities
Minutes security: Foden is nailed in Guardiola's attacking plans
Alternative Options: Mohamed Salah at home to Brighton or Bruno Fernandes on Monday night against Bournemouth are viable alternatives, but Foden feels like the sweet spot of form, fixtures, and minutes security.
🎯 Key Strategy Tip
Check your defensive coverage carefully. Gameweek 15 showed us that clean sheets are available, especially for City, Everton, and Tottenham. Make sure you're not overstacked on attacking assets at the expense of defensive stability. Six of the top ten scoring players this week came from defence or kept clean sheets.
The defensive masterclass in GW15 proves that balanced squads are outperforming attack-heavy teams. Don't neglect your backline - clean sheet points are piling up for those who invested wisely.
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That's your complete breakdown for Gameweek 16. Best of luck with your transfers and captaincy decisions!
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