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Lateriser: Top FPL transfer targets over the coming Gameweeks

5 December 2025 279 comments
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In his latest article, three-time top 200 finisher Lateriser looks at the players and teams to target ahead of the Gameweek 16 transfer top-up.

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It is a quick turnaround in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) this week, just before we have the transfer top-up in Gameweek 16, so I thought I’d have a look at some team data and the Fixture Ticker, in an attempt to highlight some interesting observations.

SEASON TICKER OVERVIEW: NEXT SIX GAMEWEEKS

Liverpool and Manchester United top the ticker, but how much faith can we place in assets from these teams? I regrettably own two United midfielders, whom I jumped on for the home matches against Everton and West Ham United. All I have to show for it is pain. I am pretty sure that is how holders of Mohamed Salah (£14.1m) and Cody Gakpo (£7.5m) must feel, as well. As for someone like me, who owns Bryan Mbeumo (£8.6m) and Matheus Cunha (£7.9m) and only have one free transfer available, I might sell one of them for Phil Foden (£8.3m) or just give them one more match before figuring it out in Gameweek 16.

Brentford have a good run of fixtures coming up. With Jean-Philippe Mateta’s (£8.1m) minutes looking a bit dodgy over the last few weeks, a lot of FPL managers have moved him on for Igor Thiago (£6.8m). That is perfectly understandable given his ‘rest’ against Arsenal. Manchester City are also up there and scoring a fair amount of goals, which explains the popularity of Foden and Nico O’Reilly (£5.2m).

For those in the market for a cheap defender, Joachim Andersen (£4.5m) has a decent run of fixtures in the next four Gameweeks. Fulham have some interesting budget midfielders, too. Samuel Chukwueze (£5.3m) is the main one, but he has the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) coming soon. Harry Wilson (£5.2m) has two goals and two assists in his last five matches.

A lot of us still have a third Arsenal spot open and will probably go shopping there next week. They have three home games in Gameweeks 16-19, as well as a decent long-term schedule. If you already own one of David Raya (£5.9m) or Jurrien Timber (£6.4m), adding another defender from Arsenal isn’t the worst idea.

XG OVERVIEW: LAST SIX GAMEWEEKS

 

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  1. Viper
    • 15 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Would you start Richards or Elliot Anderson?

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    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      Anderson

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    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      anderson. i would very surprised if fulham did not score, iwobi in the middle has really got fulham's attack going

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    3. antis0cial
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      Anderson

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  2. Radulfo28773
    • 4 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Tarkowski or VVD?
    Minteh or Gakpo?

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    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      T&G

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    2. antis0cial
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      VVD Minteh

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  3. KostaK
    • 4 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Start:
    1. KDH (nfo)
    2. Semenyo (che)

    Start 2 of-
    A.Virgil (lee)
    B. Calafiori (avl)
    C. Andersen (cry)

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      2AC

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    2. rzrcutt
        1 month, 18 days ago

        2, BC
        Chelsea leaks goals.

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      • Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        start semenyo bench andersen

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      • KostaK
        • 4 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        Thanks all

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    3. rzrcutt
        1 month, 18 days ago

        Have one FT. Eze Gakpo Enzo KDH Mbuemo

        A) Foden for Mbuemo
        B) Enzo for Bruno G
        C) Gakpo for Minteh/Bruno G

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      • F4L
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        munoz has not got defcon for 6 GWs now and closest he got was 9 once but not really looking like he could threaten 10 in the other GWs. Do you think the early season promise he showed in this regard was not really representative of how he'll be for the season?

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        1. Yes Ndidi
          • 6 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          You don't own Munoz for the DefCons!

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          1. F4L
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            🙂 true.

            just the way im trying to play this year though, target defcon for defenders so they tick along regardless of attacking returns and even clean sheets to an extent. like im not even that disappointed in vvd at the minute for example, hes doing alright. might be abit boring but yeah. anyways munoz cant keep up this goal scoring streak right? right?!? 😀 (says a nervous non owner....)

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        2. F4L
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          *also wonder if the amount of gametime might be affecting this, munoz likes a tackle etc but maybe just thinks better of it and staying goal side now to save energy? idk

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      • tim
        • 16 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        Gakpo to Doku for free?

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      • Big W
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        BTD - Why is everyone getting rid of Mateta did I miss something? Fulham ship goals

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        1. Yes Ndidi
          • 6 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          They do, but if it's after the hour mark, Mateta won't be on the pitch to take advantage

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      • Yes Ndidi
        • 6 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        How safe is Gordon this week for a punt while I assess Rice's fitness please?

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      • abaalan
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        Minteh or Bruno G ?
        Remove Enzo or Semenyo this week ?

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        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          minteh
          enzo

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      • The Mighty Whites
        • 10 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        Bench 1:
        Rice, Semenyo, Thiago, Mateta

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        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          rice just but thats tough. if he was 100% probably would lean to mateta

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      • Ribus
        • 12 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        Semenyo -> Foden -4 ?

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        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          nah not for me. semenyo is getting back amongst the goals soon

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        2. F4L
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          unless price changes are swinging hard and you have plans for the 5FTs next gw which are already within a like 0.1-0.3 margin or so

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      • F4L
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        so which low owned-ish player will haul big time this GW and benefit most from the price changes from 5 FTs?

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      • Darragh82
        • 6 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        Is this the time to use my transfers before Afcon top up??
        What to do here:
        Dubravka, Kelleher
        VVD, Timber, Guehi, Esteve, Senesi
        Kudus, Semenyo, Mbeumo, Eze, Dewsbury-Hall
        Haaland, Thiago, Mateta
        2.6itb 2ft
        This a week for FH?

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      • BR510
          1 month, 18 days ago

          Does Foden and Thiago outscore minteh and Mateta by more than 4 points this week (ie a hit)? Cheers all

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        • toerag
          • 15 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          hello there!
          this week play
          A. Enzo (BOU A)

          or

          B. Ndiaye (NFO H)

          TY

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          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            b

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          2. Bobby Digital
            • 8 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            B

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          3. toerag
            • 15 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            cheers

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        • Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          is foden really about to rise 3 times in a week? has it been done before?

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        • RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          Sell Gakpo, Mbeumo or Saka for Foden?

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          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            gakpo probably

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          2. F4L
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            gakpo

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          3. HellasLEAF
            • 16 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            Here I would say probably Gakpo, but as we know he has the potential to haul.

            Honestly maybe even Saka I don't trust him over Eze actually going forward.

            Would you do Gakpo or Semenyo?

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            1. RAFA THE GAFFA
              • 9 Years
              1 month, 18 days ago

              Done Gakpo

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        • HellasLEAF
          • 16 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          Who comes out for Foden:

          Gakpo
          Semenyo
          Mbeumo
          Saka

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          1. HellasLEAF
            • 16 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            Sorry same question

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          2. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 9 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            Gakpo

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        • Ian Davis
          • 15 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          Best midfielders on a FH?

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          1. F4L
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            saka newcastle mid of choice foden bruno

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          2. F4L
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            gomez/wirtz/cherki/cunha seem like decent-ish punts if you want to go for it

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        • Norco
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          How's my FH looking? Thoughts?

          Donnarumma
          Tarko Burn Hall
          Saka Foden Mbeumo Bruno Gordon
          Haaland Welbeck

          (3.9GK Van Hecke Guiu Heaven)

          0.0ITB

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          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            looks good

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        • 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          Who to start here folks???

          A- Calafiori(Villa away)
          Or
          B- Chalobah(Bournemouth away)

          Cheers everyone!!

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          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            a

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          2. F4L
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            a

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            1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              1 month, 18 days ago

              Thankyou gentleman!!! Unanimous!!

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          3. Stranger Mings
            • 5 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            A

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        • F4L
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          oh wait i didnt see mosquera is out for so long. hincapie back to being worth a look at getting in? was leaning towards collins for keane replacement

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          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            does it diminish appeal for arsenal defence though?

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            1. F4L
              • 11 Years
              1 month, 18 days ago

              yeah maybe but if saliba (if not this gw at least the next one) can partner hincapie id be confident still. i like the look of hincapie, seems an aggressive defender. should be there or there about for defcon most GWs unlike all other arsenal defs

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          2. Magic Zico
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            4YC

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            1. Magic Zico
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              1 month, 18 days ago

              collins

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              1. F4L
                • 11 Years
                1 month, 18 days ago

                oh right. yeah, if i go there i hope he can settle down abit and chill until the cut off. next week im gonna upgrade reinildo to alderte with 1 afcon FT so not too put off by the 4 yc. any given gw basically would be happy enough starting alderte

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            2. F4L
              • 11 Years
              1 month, 18 days ago

              oh sheet really? 😀 hadnt checked, hes only played 5 times ffs! and 2 were sub appearances lol

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          3. F4L
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            *just looking back at some of hincapie stats for leverkusen last season, and he seems to carry some serious goal threat, albeit with some starts at full back

            havent really seen much of him tbh, is he gonna be expected to be getting his head on the end of arsenal's set pieces quite often, gabriel-esque?

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        • Look at Mooy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          I have all my chips left, any tips on where to go for a strategy to use them before then renew?

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          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            maybe fh 19 with pool and utd assets?

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            1. Look at Mooy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              1 month, 18 days ago

              Nice thanks Ajax. So maybe:

              WC15
              TC17 (Haaland)
              BB18
              FH19 (pool &utd)

              I am a casual - any tips appreciated

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        • Tcheco
          • 8 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          Would you FH team #1 to team #2? (1 FT)

          Dubravka (Pope injured)
          Munoz O'reilly Calafiori
          Saka Minteh Reijnders KDH
          Haaland Thiago Mateta

          ----------Verbruggen
          ----Munoz Thiaw Tarkowski
          Foden BrunoF BrunoG Minteh
          ---Haaland Woltemade Thiago

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          1. Boberella
            • 9 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            Yes, not may more opportunities to use FH

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          2. Sheffield Wednesday
            • 5 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            I once FH to the Scout's final selection and it worked out last season - looks like you'll be trying the same tactic.

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        • 1justlookin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          My team

          Dubravka, Pope
          Timber, O'Reilly, Richards, Senesi, Mukiele
          Foden, Fernandes, Semenyo, Ndiaye, Xhaka
          Haaland, Mateta, Welbeck.

          I'm planning on FH in GW16 & have 1 FT.

          Would you do
          a) Pope to Verbruggen
          b) Mateta to Woltemade?

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          1. AF90
            • 13 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            A

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          2. Stranger Mings
            • 5 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            A

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        • Pops15
          • 8 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          A) Pope ==> Verbruggen (WHU)
          B) Enzo(bou) ==> Month(WHU) and play Dubravka (new)

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          1. Pops15
            • 8 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            Minteh**

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          2. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            b

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        • Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          do you think bruno g can keep these consistent returns going or is he a bit of a trap?

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          1. Letsgo!
            • 9 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            Nope. No trap

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          2. antis0cial
            • 9 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            No but great fixture this week

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        • AF90
          • 13 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          Raya, Dubravka
          Munoz, Thiaw, Van Dijk, Andersen, Gudmundsson
          Saka, Mbeumo, Semenyo, Foden, King
          Haaland, Woltemade, Thiago.

          Got 1FT left, nothing itb.

          Would you do:

          A) Van Dijk -> Tarkowski
          B) King -> Devenny to save 0.2m
          C) Something else?? Fancy keeping Semenyo until GW17.

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        • Athletic Nasherbo
          • 8 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          Cucurella, Bowen > Livramento, Woltemade 2FT’s, sound ok?

          Wildcard GW16.

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          1. Tcheco
            • 8 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            I like it

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          2. antis0cial
            • 9 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            Yep good punts

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        • Letsgo!
          • 9 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          Will u do rice to neto for free?
          Was thinking doku as well but unsure of sudden benching by pep

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          1. antis0cial
            • 9 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            If bench ok Rice is season keeper for me, so no

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