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Gameweek 14 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) begins with three matches on Tuesday night.

Bournemouth v Everton and Fulham v Manchester City gets us underway at 7.30pm GMT, with Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur kicking off 45 minutes later.

TEAM NEWS

In a week when we’re expecting a bit of rotation and a few shock benchings, Pep Guardiola plays contrarian by naming an unchanged side.

Fulham boss Marco Silva makes two alterations as Sasa Lukic and Emile Smith Rowe replace Joshua King and Samuel Chukwueze.

The biggest teamsheet surprise comes at the Vitality, where Michael Keane is absent for visitors Everton.

Charly Alcaraz comes in.

Bournemouth make four changes, one enforced as Marcos Senesi is suspended.

Justin Kluivert, Veljko Milosavljevic, Alex Jimenez and Junior Kroupi come in as Evanilson, Marcus Tavernier and Adam Smith are benched.

In the later game, Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Elanga drop to the bench as Eddie Howe continues to minute manage.

Sandro Tonali and Jacob Murphy replace them.

Spurs boss Thomas Frank is tinkering again, too, resting Micky van de Ven.

Joao Palhinha, Archie Gray and Richarlison also make way.

Cristian Romero, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr and Brennan Johnson come into the side.

LINE-UPS

Bournemouth XI: Petrovic, Jimenez, Diakite, Milosavljevic, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Semenyo, Kluivert, Adli, Kroupi. 

Subs: Dennis, Araujo, Soler, Evanilson, Smith, Tavernier, Hill, Unal, DaCosta.

Everton XI: Pickford, Garner, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Mykolenko, Iroegbunam, Alcaraz, N’Diaye, Dewsbury Hall, Grealish, Barry.

Subs: Travers, King, Patterson, McNeil, Beto, Dibling, Aznou, Welch, Campbell.


Fulham XI: Leno, Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon, Lukić, Berge, Wilson, Iwobi, Smith Rowe, Jiménez.

Subs: Lecomte, Reed, Cairney, Cuenca, Kusi-Asare, Chukwueze, Castagne, Kevin, King.

Manchester City XI: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Nico, Bernardo, Reijnders, Foden, Doku, Haaland.

Subs: Trafford, Stones, Ake, Marmoush, Cherki, Ait-Nouri, Savinho, Khusanov, Lewis.


Newcastle United XI: Ramsdale, Livramento, Thiaw, Burn, Hall, Tonali, Miley, Joelinton, Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes.

Subs: Ruddy, Schar, Gordon, Elanga, Willock, A.Murphy, Guimaraes, Ramsey, Neave.

Tottenham Hotspur Xl: Vicario, Porro, Danso, Romero, Udogie, Bergvall, Bentancur, Kudus, Johnson, Sarr, Kolo Muani.

Subs: Kinsky, Palhinha, Xavi, Richarlison, Tel, Gray, Spence, Odobert, van de Ven.

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  1. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    Just to be clear, am I right in saying that we get the 5FT once GW has started, ie we have 1ft in 15, and 1 in 16 so 2ft before the 5?

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      *The 5FT once GE17 has started

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 months, 17 days ago

        Ok I need an Edit button..
        *once GW 16 has started

        1. DARE TO BISCAN
          • 7 Years
          7 months, 17 days ago

          Everyone gets topped up to a total 5FT at start of GW16.

          ie make use of all your FTs in GW15, or 'lose' them.

    2. Studs Up
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      5 at the start of GW16... so technically after GW15 deadline update

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 months, 17 days ago

        Oh ok, cheers so we have only 1ft left so!

  2. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    Does anyone know what is going on? It's the next morning and no scorecard and no scout notes.

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Must be a hella lot of Foden/Grealish/Tark owners out celebrating 🙁

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 17 days ago

        They won't be celebrating after that Newcastle result.

  3. DagheMunegu
    • 5 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    1 ft 1.4 it

    Truffert to Andersen and G2G ?

    Raya
    Richards VVD Van Hecke
    Bruno Saka Mbeumo Anderson Minteh
    Haaland Mateta

    Dub Truffert Rodon Guiu

    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Why really?

      1. DagheMunegu
        • 5 Years
        7 months, 17 days ago

        I need to you the ft or it will be lost.

        Any better idea ?

  4. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    A) Pope -> Raya
    B) Pope -> Verbruggen. Cash saved enables Mbuemo -> Palmer as an option when he leaves for AFCON

    Pope
    Timber, Thiaw, Richards
    Saka, Foden, Mbeumo, Gakpo
    Haaland, Woltemade, Thiago

    Dubravka, Potts, Rodon, Alderete
    Bank 1.2m, 1FT, no chips

    1. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Verbruggen seems popular with nice fixtures bar two but Brighton can be streaky. Raya seems like a boring safety blanket but he will block an ARS spot when Gab is back

    2. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Raya's value is debatable, like see the last 3 GWs, you can go there if you have cash but won't 100% say it's worth it

  5. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    Had to go with the masses after all, Semenyo to Foden done last night, although I was set on Minteh... Now I want to get Thiago somehow for GW16. Thoughts?

    Verbruggen
    Timber/VVD/Munoz
    BrunoF/Mbeumo/Foden/Gakpo/BrunoG
    Haaland/Mateta

    Dub/Rodon/Hartman/Guiu

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 6 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Should be easy to effectively go from 352 Mbeumo > 343 Thiago in GW16.

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        7 months, 17 days ago

        Catch here is, Mbeumo will most likely play GW16 so question would be, if I want to sell him already then

        1. Sheffield Wednesday
          • 6 Years
          7 months, 17 days ago

          Thiago (LEE) or ?Mbeumo (BOU) in GW16.

    2. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Mateta out. Or, knock Mbeumo (going AFCON at some point) down to bench rotation 343

    3. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Cheers guys, sounds right!

  6. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    2FT to burn...think I'll deal with Pope in GW16

    A - Sarr & Mateta > Foden & Thiago
    B - Sarr & Semenyo > Foden & Minteh

    Dubravka
    Timber - Virgil - Andersen
    Semenyo - Sarr - Gakpo - Mbeumo
    Haaland - Mateta - Wolte

    Pope - Enzo - Senesi - Gudmundsson

    1. OH... KEVIN DE BRUYNE
      7 months, 17 days ago

      tough one.
      both have great fixrures (speaking as a spurs fan)
      i guess it depends on your long term plan

    2. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      A for me
      Actually think Semenyo is a hold even though returns have dwindled lately. He's nailed, and knowing how FPL goes he'll get returns as soon as you sell him

      1. Jet5605
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 17 days ago

        Yeah think you're right. Semenyo also capable of returns against the big teams and away from home

      2. mookie
        • 12 Years
        7 months, 17 days ago

        Goal and assist last time he played Chelsea.

    3. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      B

  7. Radulfo28773
    • 4 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    On a FH next GW.
    Would you get Bruno Guimaraes or Minteh?
    Thanks guys

    1. OH... KEVIN DE BRUYNE
      7 months, 17 days ago

      what is the rest of the team as in any other jordis or seagulls and what formation

      1. Apollo Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 months, 17 days ago

        * Geordies

        Fwiw I have both on mine

        1. Radulfo28773
          • 4 Years
          7 months, 17 days ago

          Thanks

          Verbruggen
          VVD Gvardiol Thiaw
          Bruno Foden Gakpo Minteh/Guimaraes
          Wolte Isak Haaland
          Bench: Dubravka KDH Van Hecke Steve

  8. mookie
    • 12 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    All time top 20 managers according to Live FPL

    Captaincy:
    13 - Bruno
    5 - Haaland
    2 - Mbeumo

    Transfers out:
    13 - Senesi
    6 - Sarr
    2 - Paqueta, Ndiaye
    1 - James, Caicedo, Pope, Reijnders, Vicario

    Transfers in:
    6 - Thiaw
    4 - Timber
    3 - Anderson
    2 - Foden, Lacroix, Minteh
    1 - Andersen, Van Hecke, Bruno, Bruno G, Gakpo, Rice, Verbruggen, KDH, Lecomte

    1 played FH(you know who)

    16 have 1 FT
    4 have 2 FTs

  9. Apollo Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    This feels like a dumb question.

    Currently on 2FTs but playing FH at the weekend. For the next GW would I then have 3FTs or still 2?

    Looking to bank transfers up to 15, make the necessary changes then and use the 5 FTs in 16 to carry for the rest of the season without needing to hit.

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Still on 2 after your FH.

      1. mookie
        • 12 Years
        7 months, 17 days ago

        He'll have 5, you amateur.

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 months, 17 days ago

          😳

    2. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 6 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      This weekend IS GW15, if you FH then next week you will have 5FT just like everyone else who use all their FTs this week.

      1. Apollo Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 months, 17 days ago

        My bad, so it was a dumb question

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 months, 17 days ago

          Easily done. Current and next gameweeks all happen in the same gameweek when you log into FPL so it's very confusing.

        2. Sheffield Wednesday
          • 6 Years
          7 months, 17 days ago

          The main thing is you caught your error it in time. So what now, use your 2FTs or still FH? I have triple Arsenal away at Villa and 1FT, so am tempted to FH...

    3. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      2

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 17 days ago

        It's 5.

  10. Visionaries
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    TC vs ?

    A Sunderland
    B West Ham

  11. Pompel
    • 12 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    Last chance saloon for Saka if he doesn't haul today I think. His chunk of team budget has prevented sorely needed upgrades in rest of teams.

    1. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Thinking the same. May just flip to Foden for the weekend and correct any errors with my 5 frees

  12. mookie
    • 12 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    Before yesterday Pep was on 15 wins, no losses and no draws vs Silva. 49 goals scored(3,26 per game).

  13. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    Once I get mine 5 free trades can I then save another 5 to get to 10? I already know the answer but welcome comforting lies! Thankee!

    1. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      You are the King of your empire, so do as you wish!

  14. Karan_G14
    • 10 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    Is Semenyo to Foden worth a hit this week?

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 6 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      If I do that then Pep will bench him for Sunderland. And if I don't then Foden will haul.

    2. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Only if you want to gamble with Pep roulette.

    3. Stimps
      • 13 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Perfect game to rest him with Madrid and Palace away around the corner.

      I prefer Bruno Guimereas

      1. Pompel
        • 12 Years
        7 months, 17 days ago

        Great minds think alike

    4. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Cheers guys!

  15. Nightcrawler
    • 7 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    Nico O'Reilly what a huge transfer in flop. Guess I'll just have to keep for gw 17 BB against west ham

  16. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    Kelleher a good choice going forward?
    Or Verbruggen better?

  17. cescpistols1
    • 10 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    What change would you recommend? 1FT, 0.0ITB.

    A. Semenyo -> Gakpo
    B. Semenyo -> Gordon/Kudus
    C. Semenyo -> Minteh
    D. J.Pedro -> Woltemade (exact funds)

    Raya
    Virgil Guehi VdV
    Saka Mbeumo Semenyo Ndiaye
    Haaland (c) Mateta J.Pedro

    Dubravka O'Reilly King Gudmundsson

    1. mookie
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      I'm thinking of doing A, but need to see how many minutes he and Wirtz play today.

      I think next 2 are good fixtures for Chelsea attackers, but not a fan of Pedro.

    2. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      C

    3. WVA
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Semenyo to BrunoG?

  18. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    When do we get the extra 3 subs for AFCON?

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 6 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Following the Gameweek 15 Deadline on Sat 6 Dec 13:30 and ahead of Gameweek 16 on Sat 13 Dec 13:30, Managers will be topped up to the maximum of 5 free transfers, regardless of how many transfers are available to them at that point.

      These Free Transfers do not need to be used in Gameweek 16, they can be carried over between Gameweeks and used at any time.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Uh oh, Bob doesn’t know!

      1. Ausman
        • 2 Years
        7 months, 17 days ago

        Shame on Bob!

  19. mad_beer ✅
    • 11 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    I brought Reijnders in for GW7. He started 4 of the next 7 and earned me a total of 10 points for that time. I lost so much money on owning him. I finally got rid of him this week and he repays me but starting and scoring. This is why FPL is about luck.

    1. mookie
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Bought him in GW2 and sold this week. Benched him vs Arseanal(9pts). All I've got is 1s, 2s and 3s.

    2. Nightcrawler
      • 7 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      for isolated cases there will always be luck. haaland hitting the post twice was bad luck. over the season luck factor is minimized

      1. x.jim.x
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 17 days ago

        Transferred in O'Reilly yesterday and planned to start him over Reijnders - app must have glitched or something (what a surprise) as my transfer and captain change saved, but the substitution didn't. Don't think I've ever had luck like it.

        1. WVA
          • 9 Years
          7 months, 17 days ago

          Think you probably just forgot to sub them or this is rubbish

          1. x.jim.x
            • 11 Years
            7 months, 17 days ago

            Have you used the app? It's a mess.

            Also, it was Senesi who I sold, who I started last week - why would he be on the bench in the first place?

            1. WVA
              • 9 Years
              7 months, 17 days ago

              Only used the app this season, not had any problems, only thing I don’t like is the player statistics page.

              1. x.jim.x
                • 11 Years
                7 months, 16 days ago

                I've noticed it's insanely slow and tends to hang a lot, especially around busy periods.

        2. Nightcrawler
          • 7 Years
          7 months, 16 days ago

          got in o reily too. i wish my transfer didnt go through now though

  20. Karan_G14
    • 10 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    Mateta to Thiago for free?

    Have 1 FT to burn.

    1. mookie
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      I think I'll do that in GW16. Don't think there's much in it this GW. Mateta away at Fulham vs. Thiago away at Spurs.

  21. PartyTime
    • 5 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    After weeks of immense fpl pain.
    There’s no stopping my FH 14 team. 50 pts with 8 to go. We feast!!!

  22. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    Just calculated that Bruno needs to score 8 points so I can break even the (c), considering his and Haaland's EO...

    1. z13
      • 1 Year
      7 months, 17 days ago

      I don't get it

    2. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Points are points. Aren’t you over complicating things?

  23. aapoman
    • 12 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    I still have FH on hand. Does it make sense to play it now gw15 to get players from Brighton, Newcastle and City?

  24. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    Injuries aside- where would you go here?

    WC still to play- prob GW 19 or something.
    Sanchez.
    Timber, VVD, O' Reilly, Andersen.
    Reijnders, Bruno G, Saka.
    Woltemade, Haaland, Mateta.
    Dubravka, Semenyo, Anderson, Esteve.
    1ft, 1.1m ITB.

  25. Jasoooooooo
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    1FT, 0.1 mil itb. Feel like my transfer is not obvious this week, have a FT to burn here.

    Donnarumma (Dubravka)
    Timber, Munoz, Chalobah (Senesi, Mukiele)
    Saka, Semenyo, Rice, Enzo (Xhaka)
    Haaland, Mateta, Woltemade

    Transfer Options:
    1. Enzo -> Minteh (Anticipating Enzo to be impacted by Palmer)
    2. Donnarumma + Semenyo -> Sanchez + Foden for a -4
    3. Mateta + Semenyo -> Thiago + Foden for a -4

    Leaning towards option 1.

    1. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      1
      2&3 could be screwed by Pep roulette

  26. Stimps
    • 13 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    Has VDV lost his place now?

    1. z13
      • 1 Year
      7 months, 17 days ago

      No it's a midweek benching it can happen to anyone

    2. Studs Up
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      What Frank said: Sky Sports

      "Micky is a super important player. This is the fourth game in 10 days and the third away game. It's just making sure we keep the freshness and energy in the team.
      "It's the same with Richarlison, He's started three games in a row"

  27. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    Knee jerked Foden in last night (for Caicedo)

    I can reverse it by playing FH15 if I decide to later this week, but team looks ok for GW15 at the mo.

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      Muppets like you causing random price rise

      1. x.jim.x
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 17 days ago

        Alright, but you need to get over it

        1. WVA
          • 9 Years
          7 months, 17 days ago

          I will, it just takes me some time especially now I can’t afford Semenyo to Foden for free, will go even more mad if Foden hauls again ha

    2. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 6 Years
      7 months, 17 days ago

      I bought an air fryer in the black Friday sales.

      1. Jordan.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 months, 16 days ago

        electric blanket here

  28. WVA
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    Tempted on Semenyo to Bruno G?

  29. keefy59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    I’ve got one free transfer for gw15
    If I play Free Hit will I still get 5 free transfers for gameweek 16 ?
    I’m tempted to bring in Foden but build a strong team around him in case he is rested

    1. XABI 15
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 16 days ago

      Same position as you and had planned to FH16, but rethinking strategy now as have 1ft for this week so may FH in 15 and then get 5 transfers for 16!

  30. Gizzachance
    • 11 Years
    7 months, 17 days ago

    Fh this gw or gw 16?
    Is gw15 more risky after m/week games? Eg, 3 rd game in a week, maybe more risk of benchings , minutes etc

    Cheers

    1. XABI 15
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 16 days ago

      see above, I think more upside now in 15, as can use the transfers for 16 and attack the next 2 game weeks setting us nicely for Christmas period

      1. Gizzachance
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 16 days ago

        Cheers
        Part of my thinking to