Welcome to your comprehensive Gameweek 14 briefing! With a quick Tuesday 6pm deadline approaching, there's plenty to unpack from GW13 and prepare for the midweek fixtures. We've got essential transfers, crucial injury updates, and captaincy decisions that could make or break your gameweek.
🚨 Injury News & Team Updates
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Arsenal Team News: William Saliba missed the Chelsea draw through injury (one-match ban) and will return for GW14 against Brentford. However, Leandro Trossard was completely absent from the squad. Mikel Arteta hasn't confirmed whether it's injury or tactical, so monitor the press conference closely before Tuesday's deadline.
Mohamed Salah Rotation: The Liverpool talisman was benched against West Ham in GW13 - a planned rest ahead of the busy schedule. Arne Slot confirmed it was rotation, and Salah should return for GW14 against Sunderland at Anfield. This is crucial news for the 61% of managers who own him.
Newcastle Goalkeeping Situation: Nick Pope picked up an injury during the 4-1 win at Everton. Eddie Howe said post-match that Pope felt something and came off as a precaution. Aaron Ramsdale made his league debut for the Magpies and kept a clean sheet. If Pope misses GW14 against Spurs, Ramsdale at £4.9m becomes a viable budget option.
Bournemouth Defence: Marcos Senesi will miss GW14 after picking up his fifth yellow card against Sunderland. With Everton visiting the Vitality Stadium, Andoni Iraola's defence loses a key piece.
Manchester City Yellow Card Watch: Gianluigi Donnarumma is one yellow card away from suspension after his booking against Leeds. Something to monitor if you're considering City defenders.
📈 Essential Transfers In
Bruno Fernandes - £8.9m (16.9% ownership)
VERDICT: ESSENTIAL
GW13 Performance: Started and played 90 minutes against Crystal Palace, grabbed two assists, earned three bonus points, and returned 11 fantasy points (63 total points this season)
Back-to-back hauls totaling 24 points in his last two gameweeks
Five assists this season already - joint top for Manchester United
Playing as the most advanced midfielder in Ruben Amorim's system
On penalties for United
Excellent fixtures: West Ham (H) in GW14, then Bournemouth and Wolves
The Bottom Line: Ownership has jumped from single digits to 16.9% after Amorim's arrival transformed his role. If you don't have Bruno, this is the week to get him in. He's operating in the most advanced midfield position and is involved in everything United creates going forward.
Jurrien Timber - £6.4m (32.6% ownership)
VERDICT: ESSENTIAL
GW13 Performance: Started and played 90 minutes in the Chelsea draw, picking up 2 points (74 total points this season, averaging 5.7 per game)
The highest owned player in the entire game right now for good reason
Two goals and three assists this season from defence
Six clean sheets already - joint best defensive record
Bombs forward as an inverted full-back, involved in everything Arsenal creates
Strong fixtures: Brentford (H) in GW14, then Aston Villa and Bournemouth away
The Bottom Line: If you somehow don't own Timber, fix that immediately. At £6.4m, he offers premium defensive returns with genuine attacking threat. Arsenal's system maximizes his potential, and the fixtures remain favorable.
Jean-Philippe Mateta - £8.1m (30.1% ownership)
VERDICT: GOOD OPTION
GW13 Performance: Scored against Manchester United, playing the full 90 minutes and earning 6 points with a goal
Seven goals this season - Crystal Palace's main goal threat under Oliver Glasner
Ownership climbing fast from below 25% just weeks ago
Returned in three of his last four matches
Palace have found form recently with improved performances
Decent fixtures: Burnley (A) in GW14, then Fulham and Manchester City
The Bottom Line: At £8.1m, he's not cheap, but he's delivering consistent returns for a resurgent Palace side. If you need a forward who's nailed on and in form, Mateta fits the bill. The price tag might put some off, but the returns justify the investment.
📉 Transfers Out - Time to Move On
João Pedro - £7.4m (43.2% ownership declining)
VERDICT: SELL
GW13 Performance: Started but was substituted after just 54 minutes against Arsenal, managing only 1 point with no attacking returns (61 total points this season)
Hemorrhaging ownership - 95,000 managers sold him this week alone
Just one return in his last four gameweeks
Being shifted around the pitch by Enzo Maresca, sometimes playing deeper
Minutes aren't guaranteed despite Chelsea's strong form
The inconsistency is frustrating for FPL managers
The Bottom Line: Free up the funds for Bruno or Mateta. While the fixtures aren't terrible (Leeds away in GW14, then Bournemouth and Newcastle), there are better options at this price point who are more reliable.
Danny Welbeck - £6.6m (10.9% ownership)
VERDICT: SELL IF YOU NEED FUNDS
GW13 Performance: Started but was subbed off after 64 minutes against Nottingham Forest, earning just 2 points from the clean sheet despite Brighton winning 2-0
Seven goals this season sounds good, but he's gone three matches without a return
Zero assists all season despite Brighton's attacking play
At 36 years old, rotation is inevitable with Fabian Hurzeler managing his minutes carefully
Brighton wasn't involved in either goal against Forest despite the 2-0 win
Fixtures: Aston Villa (H) in GW14, then West Ham away
The Bottom Line: If he's your third forward and bench fodder, you can hold. But he's not reliable enough for your starting eleven anymore. If you need funds for upgrades elsewhere, he's an obvious candidate to move on.
Richarlison - £6.4m (7.7% ownership)
VERDICT: SELL
GW13 Performance: Picked up just 1 point against Fulham, playing 59 minutes before being subbed off (51 total points from 13 gameweeks)
Blanked in four of his last five matches
51 total points from 13 gameweeks isn't good enough at £6.4m
Thomas Frank is rotating heavily - not nailed on to start
Tough fixtures ahead: Newcastle (A) in GW14, followed by Nottingham Forest and Liverpool
Better forward options available at similar prices
The Bottom Line: There are better forward options available at similar prices. Move him on and reinvest those funds more wisely.
🎲 Differential Picks for the Brave
Looking to gain ground in your mini-leagues? These differential options offer unique upside while staying under 20% ownership:
Nick Woltemade - £7.4m (19.5% ownership)
Scored in GW13 against Everton, playing 89 minutes and earning 7 points
Five goals and one assist this season, averaging 4.9 points per game
Spurs at home in GW14 - a captaincy differential option for the bold
Newcastle's attack is clicking under Eddie Howe
Declan Rice - £7.0m (23.4% ownership)
75 total points this season, averaging 5.8 per game
Two goals, five assists, and six clean sheets
Arsenal's most consistent performer this season
Brentford at home in GW14 - excellent fixture for attacking returns
Felix Nmecha - £5.0m (0.7% ownership)
Scored against Manchester City in GW13, playing 81 minutes and earning 4 points
Four goals this season from a £5.0m forward is excellent value
Chelsea away is tough in GW14, but Leeds have been competitive
Offers a unique differential if you're chasing in your mini-leagues
⚡ Captaincy Decision for GW14
PRIMARY PICK: Mohamed Salah vs Sunderland (A)
After being rested in GW13, Salah will be fresh and hungry. Sunderland away at Anfield on Wednesday night is as good as it gets for captaincy. The opposition is weaker, Liverpool are in devastating form, and Salah has the armband in 61% of teams for good reason.
DIFFERENTIAL PICK: Bruno Fernandes vs West Ham (H)
If you want a differential, Bruno Fernandes at home to West Ham on Thursday night is the play. With 24 points in his last two gameweeks, he's in red-hot form under Amorim's system. West Ham's defence has been leaky, and United are finding their rhythm at Old Trafford.
🎯 Key Takeaways for GW14
Don't panic sell your Chelsea and Arsenal assets after the 1-1 draw - both teams have excellent fixtures coming up
Focus on getting Bruno Fernandes in if you can afford him - he's transformed under Amorim
Lock your captaincy on Salah (safe) or Bruno (differential) before Tuesday's 6pm deadline
Monitor the Arsenal press conference for Trossard news before making any defensive moves
If Pope is ruled out, Aaron Ramsdale at £4.9m offers excellent budget goalkeeper value
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That's everything you need to know before Tuesday's deadline. The midweek fixtures are packed with opportunity - make sure your team is optimized and your captaincy is locked in. Good luck for Gameweek 14!
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