Tonight, Gameweek 14 will conclude with the final two matches of the round.
With the next set of fixtures kicking off on Saturday, FPL managers have a tight deadline to finalise their teams before Gameweek 15.
After a week filled with player rotations, unexpected results, and a flurry of goals, there’s plenty to unpack.
Let’s review the key talking points and statistics and give you some FPL tips to help you make informed decisions about the upcoming match in week 15.
FPL Gameweek 15 Fixtures
Everton host Liverpool for the Merseyside Derby.
The Saints travel to Aston Villa.
Brentford are at home to Newcastle.
Crystal Palace welcomes Manchester City.
The Red Devils play Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.
Arsenal have a trip to Fulham.
Ipswich will host Bournemouth.
Leicester play at home against Brighton.
Chelsea will visit Spurs.
The Hammers are at home to Wolves.
FPL Assets Leading On Form For Gameweek 15
Let’s start by looking at the current form amongst FPL assets for Matchweek 15.
Goalkeepers:
- Jordan Pickford is first with 5.8
- Caoimhin Kelleher drops to second with 5.5
- André Onana is third with 5.0
Defenders:
- Aaron Wan-Bissaka is tied for first with 7.0
- Ashley Young rivals him with 7.0
- William Saliba comes in at third with 6.2
Midfielders:
- Mohamed Salah remains far ahead with 14.5
- Bukayo Saka moves to second with 9.0
- Bruno Fernandes drops to third with 7.5
Forwards:
- Matheus Cunha still remains first with 8.0
- Alexander Isak is tied for second with 6.2
- João Pedro, with a game in hand, rivals him with 6.2
Time For Villa’s Main Man?
Many Fantasy Premier League managers who were seeking a reliable goal scorer at the start of this season placed their trust in Ollie Watkins, and with good reason.
The English forward showcased his clinical finishing ability during the 2023/24 campaign, racking up an impressive 19 goals and 13 assists in 37 appearances.
This was a notable improvement from his solid 2022/23 performance, where he registered 15 goals and 6 assists.
However, Watkins’s start to the current season was somewhat slow.
He failed to score in his first three matches for Aston Villa.
He quickly silenced doubts with a flurry of 4 goals in the next three fixtures.
This was followed by another lull, where he managed just 2 goals in the following 7 games.
These streaky performances began to test the patience of FPL managers, leaving many questioning his consistency.
Despite this, Watkins has recently returned to form.
He delivered a goal and assisted in Villa’s clash with Brentford, reigniting interest among FPL managers.
With a favourable upcoming fixture—a home match against a struggling Southampton side rooted to the bottom of the table—Watkins presents an enticing option.
With 7 goals and 3 assists in 14 appearances this season, Watkins has become the most transferred-in forward ahead of the new gameweek.
FPL managers look to take advantage of his strong form and favourable fixture.
A Lethal Weapon in Arsenal’s Defence
Arsenal’s defensive backline continues to stand out as one of the strongest in the Premier League.
With only Liverpool and Manchester United recording more clean sheets so far this season, the Gunners are expected to maintain their reputation as a tough team to break down.
In the 2023/24 campaign, Arsenal not only matched Manchester City for the most league wins but also led the league in clean sheets, achieving an impressive total of 18.
This defensive success was built on the outstanding performances of key players such as Gabriel, William Saliba, and Ben White, who consistently thwarted opposition attacks with their resilience and quality
During the summer of 2023, Arsenal bolstered their defensive options by signing Jurriën Timber from Ajax in a £34 million deal.
Although the Dutch defender endured a frustrating first season due to injuries, managing only two Premier League appearances, he has made a strong comeback this season.
With Ben White sidelined by injuries, Timber has stepped up impressively, starting 11 matches so far and becoming a key part of Arsenal’s backline.
For FPL managers, Jurriën Timber offers excellent value at a price of just £5.6 million.
Over his last three games, he has accumulated an impressive 21 points, making him an attractive option for those looking to invest in Arsenal’s defence.
Timber’s form and low cost make him a tempting addition to any FPL squad, particularly for managers seeking budget-friendly access to one of the league’s top defensive units.
Both Class And Form Is Permanent For Mo Salah
This campaign marks Mohamed Salah’s 8th season at Liverpool, and during his time at the club, no other player has come close to matching his consistency in attacking output.
By comparing his first 4 seasons at the club with his most recent 4 seasons, we can clearly see just how impressively consistent the Egyptian winger has been in the Premier League.
Salah’s debut season at Liverpool was the 2017/18 campaign, where he set a new record for the most goals scored in a single Premier League season.
In 36 appearances, Salah made 42 goal contributions, scoring 32 goals and providing 10 assists.
His stellar performance earned him a record-breaking 303 FPL points.
In his second season at the club, Salah continued his high level of performance, making 30 goal contributions in 38 appearances.
He scored 22 goals and provided 8 assists, sharing the 2018/19 Golden Boot with teammate Sadio Mané.
The Egyptian finished the season with 259 FPL points.
The 2019/2020 campaign saw Salah play a key role in Liverpool’s Premier League title win.
He scored 19 goals and provided 10 assists in 34 appearances, earning 233 FPL points by the end of the season.
Salah again proved his consistency in his fourth season at the club, scoring 22 goals and assisting 5.
He finished the 2020/21 season with 231 FPL points, continuing his high-scoring streak.
In his fifth season at Liverpool, Salah contributed 36 goals in 35 appearances, scoring 23 goals and assisting 13.
He shared the Golden Boot with Son Heung-min in the 2021/22 season and ended the campaign with 265 FPL points.
In the 2022/23 season, Salah contributed 31 goals in 38 appearances, scoring 19 goals and assisting 12.
He finished the season with 239 FPL points, maintaining his place among the league’s top performers.
Last season, Salah contributed to 28 goals in 32 games, scoring 18 goals and assisting 10.
He ended the 2023/24 campaign with 211 FPL points, continuing his consistent contributions for Liverpool.
As we approach the halfway point of the 2024/25 season, Salah is on track to break his FPL points record.
With 21 goal contributions in just 14 appearances so far, Salah has accumulated 151 FPL points, putting him in prime position to surpass his previous best.
In his first four seasons at Liverpool, Mohamed Salah contributed 128 goals in 145 appearances, amassing 1026 FPL points.
In contrast, over the last 4 seasons, Salah has made 116 goal contributions in 119 appearances, accumulating 866 FPL points.
Considering that only 36.8% of the current season has been played, we can expect Salah to add even more points for the 60.4% of FPL managers who acquired him as an asset for their teams.
An Assist Waiting To Happen
Everton’s Dwight McNeil has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most consistent creators, particularly when it comes to delivering crosses into the box.
With 91 crosses attempted this season, more than any other player in the league, McNeil has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to put the ball into dangerous areas.
His creativity is further highlighted by being ranked second in expected assists (xA), just behind Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, who is leading the league in assists.
Despite these impressive numbers, McNeil has only managed 3 assists this season, reflecting Everton’s struggles in front of goal.
The Toffees have scored fewer goals than all but three teams in the league, with only Ipswich, Crystal Palace, and Southampton finding the back of the net less frequently.
However, there are signs of improvement. Everton secured an impressive 4-0 victory in their most recent game against Wolves, providing hope that they may find their attacking rhythm.
If they can maintain this momentum, McNeil’s consistent delivery could result in more goals and FPL points for his team and their players in upcoming matches.
McNeil’s performances have made him a decent asset in Fantasy Premier League.
He currently has the 15th-most points among all players in the game and is priced at an affordable £5.5m.
For FPL managers looking for a budget-friendly player with the potential to deliver returns, McNeil stands out as a strong candidate, especially if Everton’s attackers can begin to capitalise on his excellent service.
For Everton fans, McNeil’s ranking in xA and his relentless ability to whip the ball into dangerous areas are a testament to his quality.
Everton’s fortunes could shift significantly as the season progresses if they build on their recent attacking form and fully utilize McNeil’s consistent delivery.
When The Posts Prevent Points
Few things are as frustrating for Fantasy Premier League managers as seeing one of their assets hit the post.
Just a few inches to the left or right, and your points tally could look considerably better.
While hitting the woodwork is a common part of football, tracking which players and teams regularly strike the bar is interesting, as this could indicate which assets are consistently in attacking positions.
This season, Chelsea leads the Premier League with the most woodwork hits, having struck the bar 11 times.
Among Chelsea’s players, Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer each hit the post 3 times.
Tosin Adarabioyo and Nicolas Jackson have struck the frame twice, while Pedro Neto has added to the tally with his hit against the bar.
The player with the most woodwork hits this season is Erling Haaland, who has struck the frame 4 times.
Meanwhile, Arsenal, who have scored the third most goals in the league, are tied with Brentford and Leicester for having hit the woodwork the least, with just two strikes off the bar this season.
Is Kevin De Bruyne The Best Manchester City Asset?
Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne started each of Manchester City’s first four games of the season.
However, after the match against Brentford in Gameweek 4, he picked up an injury that sidelined him for several weeks.
Prior to last night’s game against Nottingham Forest, De Bruyne had played just 43 minutes across the subsequent nine Gameweeks.
Gameweek 14 marked his first Premier League start since mid-September, and he quickly made an impact, contributing an assist and scoring a goal in his first game back.
In a Manchester City squad filled with star players, it’s interesting to see how De Bruyne ranks in FPL returns compared to his teammates, especially considering his limited playing time this season.
Let’s take a look at Manchester City’s top five players in terms of total FPL points and convert those into points per minute to evaluate De Bruyne’s FPL value relative to his teammates.
Erling Haaland
Scoring 12 goals and assisting 1, Haaland has accumulated the most FPL points in the Manchester City squad.
Playing a total of 1259 minutes and receiving 91 points, Haaland returns an average of 1 FPL point every 13.83 minutes.
Joško Gvardiol
Scoring 3 goals and keeping 3 clean sheets, Joško Gvardiol has accumulated the second-most FPL points in the Manchester City squad.
Playing a total of 1122 minutes and receiving 56 points, Gvardiol returns an average of 1 FPL point every 20.03 minutes.
Mateo Kovačić
Scoring 3 goals and keeping 2 clean sheets, Mateo Kovačić has accumulated the third most FPL points in the Manchester City squad.
Playing a total of 878 minutes and receiving 45 points, Kovačić returns an average of 1 FPL point every 19.51 minutes.
Bernardo Silva
Scoring 1 goal and assisting 3, Bernardo Silva has accumulated the fourth most FPL points in the Manchester City squad.
Playing a total of 1104 minutes and receiving 44 points, Bernardo returns an average of 1 FPL point every 25.09 minutes.
Jérémy Doku
Scoring two goals and assisting another two, Doku has accumulated the fifth-most FPL points in the Manchester City squad.
Playing a total of 525 minutes and receiving 36 points, Doku returns an average of 1 FPL point every 14.58 minutes.
Kevin De Bruyne
Scoring 2 goals and also assisting 2, De Bruyne has accumulated the sixth most points in the Manchester City squad.
Playing 472 minutes and receiving 34 points, De Bruyne returns an average of 1 FPL point every 13.88 minutes.
This data clearly shows that Kevin De Bruyne is one of Manchester City’s top performers.
Only Erling Haaland’s early-season goal surge prevented the Belgian midfielder from being the club’s most frequent points scorer.
If Kevin De Bruyne can reach and maintain full match fitness, FPL points for his owners could become a consistent feature.
Tottenham’s Top Performer
Spurs have undoubtedly been one of the most exciting teams to watch this season, with Ange Postecoglou creating a distinct attacking identity within the club’s style of play.
In the midst of all the action, Tottenham’s highest FPL points scorer is flying under the radar of many managers this season.
James Maddison has been one of the top attacking midfielders in the league in terms of returns.
Scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists in 11 starts for Tottenham this season, Maddison has accumulated 70 FPL points so far.
His contributions in both goals and assists have made him one of the most consistent performers in his position.
Priced at £7.6m, Maddison falls just outside the premium category for midfielders, yet he is still too expensive to be considered a budget option.
With just 8.5% global ownership, the vast majority of FPL managers have not capitalized on his returns.
This makes him a potentially valuable yet under-owned asset for those looking to strengthen their midfield.
Maddison currently ranks third in the Expected Assists (xA) standings, behind only Bukayo Saka and Dwight McNeil, highlighting his creative role in Tottenham’s attacking play.
If he continues to feature regularly in the starting lineup, we can expect Maddison to deliver more points as the season progresses
His central role as a key playmaker in Postecoglou’s dynamic Tottenham side ensures that Maddison’s involvement in both goals and assists will likely continue, making him a reliable choice for FPL managers seeking consistent returns.
Differential Captain Pick Of The Week:
Matheus Cunha
After West Ham’s 3-1 defeat to Leicester, Wolves will be eager to add to their misery when they face the Hammers on Monday night.
Matheus Cunha has netted 7 goals and provided 3 assists in 14 appearances this season.
However, following a two-game dry spell, many managers may be cautious about selecting him as their captain.
If the Wolves striker can find his best form on Monday, he could prove to be a rewarding choice for those willing to place their trust in him.
Playing Your Free Hit?
Most managers will be saving their free hit for double gameweeks later on in the season.
Those who are tempted to use their free hit this weekend might find some value below:
GK: Kelleher (£4.6m)
DEF: Timber (5.6m)
DEF: Estupiñán (£5.0m)
DEF: Toti (£4.3m)
MID: Rogers (£5.3m)
MID: Saka (£10.4m)
MID: Salah © (£13.2m)
MID: Amad (£5.0m)
FWD: Cunha (£7.1m)
FWD: Haaland (£15.0m)
FWD: Isak (£8.4m)
BENCH: Cahill (£3.9m)
BENCH: Quansah (£3.9m)
BENCH: Yarmoliuk (£4.4m)
BENCH: Thomas (£3.9m)
Final Thoughts
With Gameweek 15 approaching, FPL managers must review their squads and make the necessary adjustments to remain competitive. As the season progresses, staying ahead of the curve becomes essential, and this is the perfect time to fine-tune your team to maximize potential points.
This article was crafted to offer helpful insights and tips for those considering changes to their lineup.
It aims to guide you through the fast-paced and dynamic world of Fantasy Premier League.
I wish all managers the best of luck for Gameweek 15. May your strategic choices lead to a rewarding and prosperous outcome!
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