With only one day between the end of Gameweek 13 and the start of Gameweek 14, Fantasy Premier League managers have very little time to get their teams ready for tonight’s next round of fixtures.
In this article, we look at a midfield option that has been grabbing the attention of FPL managers worldwide over the last couple of days.
We also compare two nearly identical defensive options to see which one presents more value, and we look at the players who are most likely to score points from attacking contributions in the form of assists.
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FPL Gameweek 14 Deadline
The Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 14 deadline is Tuesday, 2 December 2025 at 18:00 GMT.
FPL Gameweek 14 Fixtures
Bournemouth will host Everton.
Manchester City are on the road to Fulham.
Newcastle welcomes Spurs.
Brentford travel to Arsenal.
Brighton plays at home against Aston Villa.
Crystal Palace will visit Burnley.
Nottingham Forest will play away against Wolves.
Leeds will be hosting Chelsea.
Liverpool face Sunderland at Anfield.
West Ham play against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
FPL Assets Leading On Form For Gameweek 14
Let’s start by looking at the current form amongst the best FPL players for Matchweek 13 before getting into our free fantasy football tips.
(Form is a metric that’s issued on the official FPL platform, which uses a player’s average score per match, calculated from all matches played by his club in the last 30 days.)
Goalkeepers:
- Emiliano Martínez jumps to first with 8.0 points
- Bart Verbruggen is second with 6.7 points
- Dean Henderson drops to third with 5.7 points
Defenders:
- Michael Keane stays first with 7.5 points
- Trevoh Chalobah is tied for second with 7.0 points
- Daniel Muñoz rivals him with 7.0 points
Midfielders:
- Eberechi Eze is tied for first with 8.0 points
- Elliot Anderson rivals him with 8.0 points
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is third with 7.8 points
Forwards:
- Igor Thiago jumps to first with 10.0 points
- Lukas Nmecha is second with 6.7 points
- Callum Wilson moves to third with 5.8 points
FPL Managers Move For Phil Foden
Manchester City’s Phil Foden was quickly identified as a risky asset after only playing a total of 15 minutes in the first three Premier League games of the season.
His first start came against derby rivals Manchester United in Gameweek 4, which saw Phil Foden playing the full 90 minutes and ending the game with 12 FPL points.
Since then, Foden has started every Premier League match for Manchester City and has scored three goals and registered one assist in 10 games.
He started the season with a price tag of £8.0m and has since seen an increase of £0.1m.
He is only one of six Manchester City players who have seen an increase in price this season, with Erling Haaland, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Nico O’Reilly, Rúben Dias, and Jérémy Doku also having seen increased price tags.
Foden scored early on against Leeds in Gameweek 13 in a game which saw City surrender a 2.0 lead.
The game was destined for a draw, but Foden stepped up in stoppage time to seal the win for his club.
Phil Foden now has an xG expected goals of 2.45 and an xA expected assists of 2.03.
Both his xG and xA rank in the top two for Manchester City.
With upcoming fixtures against Fulham, Sunderland, Crystal Palace, and West Ham, it is no wonder that FPL managers have identified Foden as someone who can make a real difference during the festive period, as Foden is the most transferred-in forward leading up to Gameweek 14.
Trevoh Chalobah Vs Maxence Lacroix
Two defenders that have near-identical FPL profiles are Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah and Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix.
Both defenders have accumulated a total of 70 FPL points.
Lacroix is priced at £5.1m, and Chalobah is slightly more expensive at £5.2m.
With Chalobah being owned by 9.8 percent of managers and Lacroix owned by 5.7 percent of managers globally, which one is actually performing better on the pitch?
Chalobah has made 12 appearances this season, scoring three goals.
Maxence Lacroix has made 13 appearances, registering two assists.
Even though Chalobah has more attacking returns, Lacroix is actually busier in the opposition box, having had 19 touches in the opposition box compared to eight from Chalobah.
Chalobah does move the ball around more frequently than Lacroix, having played a total of 814 passes compared to 536 from Lacroix.
He has also completed more through balls than Lacroix, with three compared to one.
Lacroix has won more duels than Chalobah, with 69 ground duels and 33 aerial duels won.
Chalobah has won 57 ground duels and 29 aerial duels.
Lacroix has made a total of 137 defensive contributions this season, with Chalobah having made 95.
When it comes to discipline, Chalobah has received two yellow cards and one red card this season, while Lacroix has only seen one yellow card so far.
With both defenders having kept six clean sheets so far, it will be interesting to see which one of these two players finishes the season with more FPL points.
Top 3 xA In Each Position
Scoring points from assists can be life savers for FPL managers.
Knowing which players consistently put themselves in a position to create goals can be a bit trickier than identifying players who consistently get themselves into scoring positions.
Let’s take a look at the players with the highest xA (expected assists) in each position to try to identify the most likely creators so far this season:
Defenders
Marcos Senesi
xA: 2.27
Current Price: £5.0m
FPL Points: 63
Ownership: 22.9%
Actual Assists: 3
Daniel Muñoz
xA: 1.82
Current Price: £6.0m
FPL Points: 75
Ownership: 23.5%
Actual Assists: 3
Pedro Porro
xA: 1.67
Current Price: £5.4m
FPL Points: 47
Ownership: 15.8%
Actual Assists: 2
Midfielders
Jérémy Doku
xA: 3.22
Current Price: £6.6m
FPL Points: 48
Ownership: 9.1%
Actual Assists: 4
Bukayo Saka
xA: 2.93
Current Price: £10.1m
FPL Points: 54
Ownership: 18.0%
Actual Assists: 1
Declan Rice
xA: 2.83
Current Price: £7.0m
FPL Points: 75
Ownership: 23.9%
Actual Assists: 5
Forwards
Jarrod Bowen
xA: 1.31
Current Price: £7.6m
FPL Points: 52
Ownership: 5.9%
Actual Assists: 1
João Pedro
xA: 0.84
Current Price: £7.4m
FPL Points: 61
Ownership: 42.6%
Actual Assists: 3
Erling Haaland
xA: 0.71
Current Price: £14.9m
FPL Points: 106
Ownership: 72.7%
Actual Assists: 1
Top 3 FPL Gameweek 14 Captain Picks:
- Erling Haaland vs Fulham
- Bukayo Saka vs Brentford
- Bryan Mbeumo vs West Ham
Differential Captain Pick Of The Week
Bruno Fernandes
After providing two assists for Manchester United in their game against Crystal Palace over the weekend, Bruno Fernandes could be in line for another good matchweek as United face West Ham in Gameweek 14.
If Manchester United can impose themselves on West Ham, Bruno Fernandes might be a great differential captain pick this weekend.
Playing Your Free Hit?
FPL managers who are considering using their Free Hit Chip this weekend might find some value below in our FPL Tips for GW14:
GK: Bart Verbruggen (£4.4m)
DEF: Reece James (£5.6m)
DEF: Micky van de Ven (£4.8m)
DEF: Daniel Muñoz (£6.0m)
MID: Phil Foden (£8.1m)
MID: Antoine Semenyo (£7.8m)
MID: Bryan Mbeumo (£8.6m)
MID: Bukayo Saka (£10.1m)
MID: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (£4.9m)
FWD: Erling Haaland (£14.9m)
FWD: Jean-Philippe Mateta (£8.1m)
BENCH: Martin Dúbravka (£4.0m)
BENCH: Michael Keane (£4.6m)
BENCH: Marc Guiu (£4.2m)
BENCH: Amara Nallo (£3.8m)
Final Thoughts
Gameweek 14 arrives just days after Gameweek 13, leaving Fantasy Premier League managers with very little time to adjust their squads.
The short turnaround increases the impact of fatigue and rotation, making up to the minute monitoring and careful decision making essential.
Managers will need to consider player workload, recent form, and fixture difficulty when setting their lineups.
Some players are showing consistent returns, while others may become differential options due to the compressed schedule.
Paying attention to underlying statistics and recent performances can help distinguish reliable long-term picks from short-lived trends.
Fixtures play a key role this week. Teams with promising runs may offer sustained value, while others face challenging matches that require flexible planning.
Balancing immediate returns with overall squad stability is crucial during this period.
Budget-friendly options continue to deliver across multiple positions, providing the flexibility needed to adapt quickly to injuries, rotation, or fatigue.
These players can help maintain squad depth while maximising points potential.
As Gameweek 14 gets underway, stay attentive to press conferences, monitor rotation risks, and back players with secure roles and strong underlying numbers.
Smart, measured decisions will help navigate the congested schedule and set your squad up for success.
Here’s to a gameweek of confident choices, well-timed transfers, and a captain who brings home the points.
