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7 December 2024 210 comments
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With the next Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline almost upon us, we’re getting insight and team reveals from our panel of Hall of Famers and guest writers. Here, three-time top 500 finisher FPL General reveals his plans for Gameweek 15 and beyond.

General Gameweek 13

Gameweek 14 Review

Gameweek 14 was another good one. That’s three green arrows on the bounce, climbing from 750k to 85k. Hopefully, I can keep this momentum going during the festive fixtures. I banked the transfer so there are two available for the Gameweek 15. 

The Vitalii Mykolenko (£4.3m) auto-sub will go down as one of the highlights of my season! Having a defender from a Sean Dyche team as the first sub is always a viable play. The assist was a welcome bonus. Everton’s fixtures take a nasty turn now however, so I hope he’s not needed again! The William Saliba (£6.0m) goal, clean sheet and three bonus points ensured the arrow would be a green one. Keeping it simple and choosing him as the Trent Alexander-Arnold (£6.9m) replacement a few weeks ago has worked out well. Now that he’s fit again, I’d like to get the Liverpool defender back soon. Rayan Ait-Nouri (£4.9m) has somehow managed to post back-to-back zero-pointers since he joined the squad. He might not stay around for long if he keeps that up…

Having Mohamed Salah (£13.3m) as captain would’ve put the icing on the cake in what was a great Gameweek but I never really considered it. I was always going to give the armband to Cole Palmer (£11.0m) for the Southampton fixture. Getting just one attacking return when Chelsea put five past the Saints was frustrating. It might be time to perma-captain Salah. Ten double-digit hauls in 14 matches is ridiculous. He’s still the king of FPL! 

It’s six blanks in his last seven appearances for Bryan Mbeumo (£7.7m) and with the next five fixtures for Brentford looking tricky, I’m inclined to let him go. Choosing the replacement is the hard part. Bruno Fernandes (£8.5m) and Chris Wood (£6.5m) are possibly on the chopping block this week too.  

Gameweek 15 Bus Team



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  1. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
    • 11 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Locked
    Isak (c)
    Palmer (V)

    I'll reshare this too. Interesting stats, Newcastle have won their last 5 games against Brentford. Isak started two of those games and scored in both of them. Then factor in current form, Brentford can't defend and Isak looked on it against Liverpool. I know Brentford are better at home but some of their home games are nuts, goal fests, and Isak is also good for assists and bonus not just goals

    1. David Parkinson
      • 3 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      That's the spirit.

    2. Tazah
      • 7 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      All you said is true but he is also a minutes risk with Wilson also fit

      1. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
        • 11 Years
        12 months, 4 days ago

        It's risky but this is must win and he's their best player. Wilson came on for Gordon in the 87th minute against pool. Surely he's still getting back upto speed

        1. Bushwhacker
          • 6 Years
          12 months, 4 days ago

          Why is it a must win? I mean other than all games are.

          Newcastle turning up against Liverpool (who frankly were bad with a makeshift defense) doesn’t mean they will at Brentford.

  2. PartyTime
    • 4 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Jonas Wind is such a gentleman. You lads should quit talking about him.

  3. rainy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 10 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Price Changes 7th December

    Rises: Isak 8.5, Alexander-Arnold 7.0, Saliba 6.1, João Pedro 5.9, Kluivert 5.5, Estupiñan 5.1, Gomez 4.9, Kerkez 4.6

    Falls: Raúl 5.5, Ederson M. 5.4, Konaté 5.2, Brereton Díaz 4.9, Mitchell 4.8, Adama 4.8, Gray 4.6, Umeh-Chibueze 4.4, Sugawara 4.4, Clyne 4.3, Andersen 4.2

    1. David Parkinson
      • 3 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      So LiveFPL was correct on Trent, well played. Cheers Rainy,

      1. No Luck
        • 14 Years
        12 months, 4 days ago

        Correct on Mbeumo too

      2. FP El Wonky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 months, 4 days ago

        Yes indeed Ragabolly is a numerical coding genius.
        Total legend of a chap.
        He should be very proud of livefpl.
        What a cool baby to have .
        It's grown into a beautiful beast of a website

        1. Ragabolly
          • 15 Years
          12 months, 4 days ago

          Thanks so much, appreciate it! It all started from this very comment section 😀

          1. FP El Wonky
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            12 months, 4 days ago

            Fantastic job, it's much appreciated, what an amazing free product.
            Plus it's all built and put together while juggling family life and work. Hats off to you sir!
            For me it's easily the nicest, and more importantly, the most precise fpl info page.

    2. ZimZalabim
      • 9 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Cheers Rainman

    3. Tanishq2095
      • 12 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Just bought Isak but missed the price hike

    4. iFash@FPL
      • 1 Year
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Thanks Rainy!
      LiveFPL is the GOAT of FPL predictions…

    5. FP El Wonky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Thanks Rainy, and thx to Ragabolly I'm 2 up

    6. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Cheers rainy

    7. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Raúl 5.5, Konaté 5.2, and Andersen 4.2.

      Future bargains.

    8. im1974
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Konate will be a proper bargain when he’s back

  4. Qaiss
    • 9 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Mbeumo didn’t fall in price

    LiveFPL is the most reliable site for the changes now

  5. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    BREAKING

    RAN predicted to play as an attacking right mid

    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/team-news

    1. Qaiss
      • 9 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      If he does play there and gets a return, how should we reward Neale, Virg?

    2. David Parkinson
      • 3 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Let's say left-winger.

    3. ZimZalabim
      • 9 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      too little too late hes been sold

    4. Mr. Eko
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      That’s left

    5. Genji3lade
      • 7 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Would you start him ahead of Hall (Bre A)?

      1. Strike me a Gakpose
        • 12 Years
        12 months, 4 days ago

        Yep

  6. ZimZalabim
    • 9 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    start Boomo or Wood ?

    Wood in better form but worse fixture.

    Do you think United can keep a cleansheet ?

    1. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 11 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Seen loads ask this I think it's easily start Mbuemo tbh

      1. ZimZalabim
        • 9 Years
        12 months, 4 days ago

        Normally I wouldn't even ask Id just bench Wood, but boomo has not been great off late and Wood has been shockingly consistent this season, just not sure who to start keep going back and forth.

        1. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
          • 11 Years
          12 months, 4 days ago

          I have wood, but he's on the bench, his data is poor we've been abit fortunate to get so many points out of him. Playing the likes of Cunha and Semenyo over him. Sold Mbeumo

          1. ZimZalabim
            • 9 Years
            12 months, 4 days ago

            I think with your options its an easier choice, I would like to sell Mbuemo too but not really sure who to buy. I think I'll stick with starting him and leave Wood on the bench, dont think it would be more a 3-4 point mistake in any case so no need to think about it much more, Cheers for your thoughts.

  7. Strike me a Gakpose
    • 12 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Is 103.7 good team value?

    1. ZimZalabim
      • 9 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      SV is what matters

    2. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 11 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Who cares rank before TV. If your rank is high then yes that's very good

    3. Casual Player
      • 5 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      I think it’s a fairly irrelevant thing to rank. Make good decisions and it’ll take care of itself

    4. Boberella
      • 9 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      I’m 104.5m TV and 2.3m OR. Value means nothing vs points/rank.

  8. ZimZalabim
    • 9 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Captain Palmer or swap to Saka or Salah ?

    think Spurs vs Chelsea will be the highest scoring game

    1. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 11 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Palmer, rumours the Liverpool game might be postponed because there's a storm here in the UK but i think he's better than Salah regardless. I support Spurs and we're trash

      1. ZimZalabim
        • 9 Years
        12 months, 4 days ago

        Captain Palmer is a go.

        I wouldnt mind the Liverpool game being postponed tbh, gives Liverpool a small rest in a busy period and will give us a Double game week later on a perfect chance to TC mo

        1. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
          • 11 Years
          12 months, 4 days ago

          I want it to go ahead cos don't fancy Salah when many do and used TC on Haaland V Ipswich lol

  9. sthelenslad92
    • 10 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Not ideal but if you had to start one of these 2 which would it be:

    A) Colwill
    B) Lewis Hall

    1. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 11 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Hall just did the attacking upside

      1. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
        • 11 Years
        12 months, 4 days ago

        For*

  10. David Parkinson
    • 3 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Andersen at 4.2... after Liverpool.

  11. sundownwarriors
    • 1 Year
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Would you start wood over solanke?

    1. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      • 11 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      No I think go with the home player

  12. Bushwhacker
    • 6 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    “ The Vitalii Mykolenko (£4.3m) auto-sub will go down as one of the highlights of my season! Having a defender from a Sean Dyche team as the first sub is always a viable play”

    That’s pretty epicly delusional way of describing complete luck given Dyche’s team were thrashed 4-0 the week before

    1. Casual Player
      • 5 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Yeah that’s just finding a narrative that fits rather than genuine advice

  13. After Supper Ghost Stories
    • 7 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Which one bench please? Thanks

    Rogers (SOU)
    Johnson (CHE)
    Cunha (whu)
    Pedro (lei)

    Which 2 to play?

    Ait Nouri (whu)
    Robinson (ARS)
    Porro (CHE)

    1. My name is Maradona
      • 2 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Either Rogers or Johnson. I don’t trust Spurs players, but he’s more nailed down than Rogers due to the risk of rotation.

      Ait-Nouri and Porro. On the other hand, Spurs might show up in big games.

      1. After Supper Ghost Stories
        • 7 Years
        12 months, 4 days ago

        Thanks for your reply.... I'm thinking the same about Spurs especially them beating City 4 nil.... I'll play Porro and RAN.... and bench the lowest owned player I think

        1. After Supper Ghost Stories
          • 7 Years
          12 months, 4 days ago

          Oh well none of this matters as much now that Salah and TAA aren't playing...

  14. My name is Maradona
    • 2 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Starting Rogers but there’s a risk of rotation. Should I bench him?

    Current bench options: Rutter, Ana, Robinson

    1. My name is Maradona
      • 2 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      *Aina

      Damn autocorrect.

    2. Casual Player
      • 5 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      I’m thinking about Rutter over Rogers for those reasons. but think I’ll be more annoyed if he starts and returns and I’ve benched, than if he doesn’t start, I start him and get a 1pt return.

  15. Casual Player
    • 5 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Just looked outside and it’s pretty wet here but wouldn’t think it’s enough to postpone the merseyside derby. Admittedly I’m a little bit away from the centre of the storm so conditions could be slightly different at Goodison

    1. Bennerman
      • 7 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Helps to say where you are

      1. Casual Player
        • 5 Years
        12 months, 4 days ago

        Sydney, Australia

        1. Bennerman
          • 7 Years
          12 months, 4 days ago

          So it was a hilarious and highly original joke?

          Thought so. Stand down

          1. Casual Player
            • 5 Years
            12 months, 4 days ago

            Thanks it was hilarious and the first time I’ve seen someone make this observation

            I’ll also stand down - it’s good to quit while miles ahead

        2. FplmorelikeFml
          • 1 Year
          12 months, 4 days ago

          Got me good there fella, now pls show yourself out the door

  16. BS03
    • 5 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    hi all play rogers or wissa?

    1. Casual Player
      • 5 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      I think Wissa

  17. lilmessipran
    • 13 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Bench one-

    A Solanke
    B Strand Larsen

    1. Casual Player
      • 5 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      I think B

    2. C0YS
      • 9 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      B

  18. AdamJ91
    • 9 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    4 FTs; Haaland, Welbeck, Mbeumo & Keane > Watkins, Isak, Saka & Hall.

    Still not sure on losing Haaland not that City are in great form but it helps spreads funds around.

    1. C0YS
      • 9 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Wow you’ve really been sitting on those FT’s. Watkins is a bit of a punt this season, but other than that looks great. I’d consider Jackson instead.

  19. C0YS
    • 9 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Who’s the better asset to have, KDB or Bruno? KDB is probably the more dangerous and influential player lately despite City’s struggles, but his minutes are a bit of a concern. Meanwhile Man U is playing well again and Bruno is a key part of the team.

    Thoughts?

    1. Bennerman
      • 7 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Most chances created in Prem the last two years: Bruno.

      Doesn't equate exactly to fantasy football points, but telling.

      Though United going through a system change, which could include his position.

      I love KDB as a player, think Guardiola has treated him bad last two or three years by undermining him due to age (which is not that old). But for FPL, think Pep will screw him still for minutes – Pep thinks KDB is 44

      1. C0YS
        • 9 Years
        12 months, 4 days ago

        Would you bring in either for Mbeumo, or rather someone cheaper but nailed/reliable like Semenyo?

        1. Bennerman
          • 7 Years
          12 months, 4 days ago

          A lot of variables I don't know about but on face value, would pick Bruno over Mbuemo if you feel you need a transfer.

          But would probably leave it this week, take the extra transfer and knowledge.

          But splitting hairs a bit, wouldn't mind the Mbuemo to Bruno transfer at all

  20. dansmith1985
    • 3 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    A)Mbeumo and Solanke to Gordon and Watkins -4
    B)Solanke and Anderson to Isak and Kerkez -4

    1. GREEN JUMPERS
      • 5 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      If I had any of your players, I’d do B

      1. Bennerman
        • 7 Years
        12 months, 4 days ago

        Arch

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          12 months, 4 days ago

          Bennerman!

  21. TochanMama
    • 13 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Who are you captaining?

    A) Salah
    B) Palmer
    C) Saka
    D) Watkins

    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Salah

    2. FPL_Devil
      • 5 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Saka

  22. Benedict_Alexander_Arnold
    • 1 Year
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Thinking it’s likely Gabriel isn’t gonna play. If he doesn’t Aina would be my sub

    (A) move Aina to Kerkez (other?)

    (B) roll FT and go with Aina

    Thanks, all suggestions appreciated

    1. FPL_Devil
      • 5 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      A

      1. Benedict_Alexander_Arnold
        • 1 Year
        12 months, 4 days ago

        Thanks

    2. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      A

      1. Benedict_Alexander_Arnold
        • 1 Year
        12 months, 4 days ago

        Thank you

  23. FPL_Devil
    • 5 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Thoughts on Collins, Mbeumo, Isak to Timber, Saka and JP for free?

  24. Philosopher's Stones
    • 5 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Vdv replacement

    A: Gomez
    B: Timber

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      B

    2. Benedict_Alexander_Arnold
      • 1 Year
      12 months, 4 days ago

      B

  25. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Best option here? 1ft, 2.9m itb.

    A. Ran > vvd ( wissa > evanilson next gw)
    B. Ran > Kerkez (Wissa > isak next gw)
    C. Save ft

    sanchez
    gabriel gvardiol ran
    salah saka palmer rogers
    jackson pedro wissa

    valdi esr greaves faes

    1. FPL_Devil
      • 5 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Why not sell Greaves or Faes?

      1. Benedict_Alexander_Arnold
        • 1 Year
        12 months, 4 days ago

        ^^^
        This

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        12 months, 4 days ago

        Price and the 0's probably.

      3. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        12 months, 4 days ago

        What TM said. Price factor

  26. xuwei
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    With the storm - even if it goes ahead, couldn’t it wreak havoc on the game and potentially limit Salah? Wondering if I should shift the armband.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Salah is streamlined but yes, it's a factor. Even goalkeepers can score if the wind is behind them.

      1. xuwei
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 months, 4 days ago

        I’m near the top in my mini leagues so feels like an unnecessary gamble to take it off him. The early game curse is real though…

  27. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Ideas on this lot?

    Flekk Fab
    Gab Hall Lewis Mylo Greaves
    Salah Saka Palmer Rogers Johnson
    Isak JPedro Cunha

    1FT, 2.6 in bank

    a) Mylo > another defender apart from TAA
    b) Lewis > TAA/any other defender
    c) Johnson to Bowen
    d) something else

    Cheers in advance.

    1. xuwei
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Defense seems like a priority in case Gab is out and Myko probably needs to go anyway (I have him too). A) for me.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        12 months, 4 days ago

        Cheers, would have got TAA but let him rise with all the uncertainty.

        1. xuwei
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          12 months, 4 days ago

          I went Timber but moved Konate. I want TAA but would have had to take a hit.

      2. xuwei
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 months, 4 days ago

        Oh duh mylo - misread it.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          12 months, 4 days ago

          It's Myko, my mistake.

          1. xuwei
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            12 months, 4 days ago

            Yeah- got confused twice - long day.

  28. #FPLBhuna
    • 8 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Williams > Kerkez DONE to strengthen squad depth

    Bench or play Kerkez over one of the below?

    Gab
    Estupinan
    Rico Lewis

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Bench or Estu perhaps.

  29. Fred the Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 months, 4 days ago

    Should I do Brennan Johnson or Bruno Fernandez for Palmer?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      As a Johnson owner, him.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        12 months, 4 days ago

        When looking at the next 2, Bruno might be better along with extra cash.

        1. xuwei
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          12 months, 4 days ago

          Spurs fixtures look better but I’m still holding Bruno for the next 4.

    1. Joke Insurance™
      • 2 Years
      12 months, 4 days ago

      Who is this Tom or little Timmy fella?