The next round of Premier League fixtures gets underway this weekend, with the midweek games having concluded after Manchester United drew 1 to 1 with West Ham last night.
This gives Fantasy Premier League managers a very short window to complete their transfers and lock in their squads for Gameweek 15.
With so little time for planning between fixtures, keeping up to date with the latest FPL news is crucial for staying on top of things during this busy festive period.
In this article, we will discuss a midfield option that is beginning to grab the attention of FPL managers worldwide.
We also compare two high-quality forward options to see which one is the better pick, and we look at players who have been prone to losing points due to bookings this season.
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FPL Gameweek 15 Deadline
The Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 15 deadline is Saturday, 6 December 2025 at 11:00 GMT.
FPL Gameweek 15 Fixtures
Aston Villa welcomes Arsenal.
Chelsea will travel to Bournemouth.
Everton will be hosting Nottingham Forest.
Sunderland are away to Manchester City.
Newcastle will host Burnley.
Brentford have a trip to Spurs.
Leeds will welcome Liverpool.
West Ham have an away game against Brighton.
Fulham are at home to Crystal Palace.
Manchester United face Wolves away from home.
FPL Assets Leading On Form For Gameweek 15
Let’s start by looking at the current form amongst the best FPL players for Matchweek 15 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:
- Jordan Pickford jumps to first with 6.2 points
- Emiliano Martínez is tied for second with 6.0 points
- Dean Henderson rivals him with 6.0 points
Defenders:
- Daniel Muñoz moves to first with 8.8 points
- Maxence Lacroix is second with 7.0 points
- James Tarkowski is third with 6.5 points
Midfielders:
- Phil Foden jumps to first with 9.2 points
- Mikel Merino is tied for second with 8.0 points
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall rivals him with 8.0 points
Forwards:
- Igor Thiago stays first with 7.8 points
- Callum Wilson moves to second with 5.8 points
- Lukas Nmecha drops to third with 5.5 points
Many Managers Are Investing In Bruno Guimarães
Newcastle have produced a mixed bag of results in the Premier League this season, having won five games, lost five, and drawn four.
There have been a few surprises for FPL managers when looking at Newcastle players, with names such as Dan Burn and Nick Pope ranking among the highest-performing assets in their respective positions.
However, it is their Brazilian midfielder, Bruno Guimarães, who has been capturing the attention of FPL managers in recent weeks.
When looking at Bruno’s FPL points tally in recent weeks, it is easy to see why people have started to notice his consistency.
In the last six gameweeks, Bruno has not received fewer than four FPL points in any given gameweek.
He scored 10 FPL points in Gameweek 9 against Fulham, followed by four points against West Ham in Gameweek 10.
In Gameweek 11, Bruno scored another four points against Brentford, and then received 10 points against Manchester City in Gameweek 12.
Gameweek 13 saw Bruno gaining another four points, and in his most recent outing against Spurs, Bruno added another seven points to his FPL total.
This amounts to an average of 6.5 FPL points per game since 25 October 2025.
It seems like Bruno Guimarães has the ability to score points in almost every way possible, with four goals, four assists, and four clean sheets in only 12 starts this season.
Points delivered from defensive actions have also been a big factor in Bruno’s rising popularity, as the midfielder has made a total of 112 defensive contributions so far this season.
With fixtures against Burnley, Sunderland, and Chelsea approaching, it is easy to see why Bruno is the third most transferred-in FPL player leading up to Gameweek 15.
At a price point of £6.8m, Bruno provides incredible value.
Astonishingly, Bruno is still owned by only 7.3% of managers worldwide, so he could still be seen as a real differential pick as things stand.
Nick Woltemade Vs Jarrod Bowen
Picking the right set of forwards has been tricky since the start of the season, with several big names either injured or underperforming.
FPL managers who are looking for cheaper options, but not quite those who are in the “budget” category, would undoubtedly have looked at either Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade or West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen.
These two have had similar FPL outputs this season, with Jarrod Bowen coming in at £7.5m and a total of 57 FPL points, and Nick Woltemade being priced at £7.4m with a total of 54 FPL points.
These two forwards have contrasting profiles on the pitch, but let’s look at how much of a difference there is when looking at their statistics this season.
Jarrod Bowen has had more game time in the Premier League this season, with 1,260 minutes on the pitch for West Ham.
Nick Woltemade has played 880 minutes for Newcastle, but he has produced more goals than Bowen this season.
Woltemade currently has five goals in 11 appearances this season, compared to three goals in 14 appearances for Bowen.
Woltemade has a significantly higher xG (expected goals) than Bowen, with 4.51 compared to 1.94.
Many would look at this and think “case closed,” as Woltemade seems to be the better finisher between the two.
But when looking a bit deeper, we can see that choosing Bowen above Woltemade might have some merit.
Bowen has had 16 shots inside the opposition box this season, compared to seven from Woltemade.
Bowen has also been more active from range, with eight shots from outside the box compared to only two shots from range for Woltemade.
Bowen also has had more touches in the opposition box, with 65 compared to 49 from Woltemade.
Woltemade has, however, hit the woodwork twice this season, while Bowen has struck the bar on one occasion.
When it comes to creating goals, Bowen has the higher xA (expected assists), with 1.33 compared to Woltemade’s 0.41.
This is to be expected, as Bowen has a tendency to play in much wider areas than Nick.
We can see the potential difference Bowen’s positioning makes when looking at crosses whipped into the box, with Bowen having attempted 34 crosses compared to two from Woltemade.
Despite the higher xA, Bowen still only has one assist this season, a tally that is matched by Woltemade, as he registered his first assist for his new club in Gameweek 14 against Spurs.
While it is clear that Woltemade has the higher potential for FPL points derived from goals, and Bowen could receive more points from assists this season, it will be interesting to see which one of these vastly different forward options finishes the season with a higher points tally.
FPL Assets With The Most Yellow Cards
Losing points when one of your players is booked can be a very frustrating experience for FPL managers, especially when there are only a few points between you and those who are above you in your mini league.
Knowing which players tend to receive yellow cards might play a factor in your decision-making, so let’s look at the players who have been booked the most in each position this season.
Goalkeepers
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Yellow Cards: 4
Current Price: £5.7m
FPL Points: 37
Ownership: 10.7%
Bernd Leno
Yellow Cards: 3
Current Price: £4.9m
FPL Points: 40
Ownership: 1.4%
Robin Roefs
Yellow Cards: 2
Current Price: £4.7m
FPL Points: 63
Ownership: 8.0%
Defenders
Cristian Romero
Yellow Cards: 6
Current Price: £5.0m
FPL Points: 52
Ownership: 3.7%
Marcos Senesi
Yellow Cards: 5
Current Price: £5.0m
FPL Points: 63
Ownership: 20.2%
Kyle Walker
Yellow Cards: 4
Current Price: £4.4m
FPL Points: 34
Ownership: 1.5%
Midfielders
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Yellow Cards: 5
Current Price: £5.0m
FPL Points: 58
Ownership: 4.4%
Lucas Paquetá
Yellow Cards: 5
Current Price: £5.9m
FPL Points: 44
Ownership: 1.6%
David Brooks
Yellow Cards: 5
Current Price: £5.0m
FPL Points: 22
Ownership: 0.2%
Forwards
Igor Thiago
Yellow Cards: 3
Current Price: £6.8m
FPL Points: 78
Ownership: 24.8%
Richarlison
Yellow Cards: 3
Current Price: £6.4m
FPL Points: 51
Ownership: 7.4%
Viktor Gÿokeres
Yellow Cards: 2
Current Price: £8.8m
FPL Points: 38
Ownership: 10.5%
Top 3 FPL Gameweek 15 Captain Picks:
- Erling Haaland vs Sunderland
- Bruno Fernandes vs Wolves
- Bukayo Saka vs Aston Villa
Differential Captain Pick Of The Week
Phil Foden
The most transferred-in player of the week is Phil Foden, and he has been on an incredible run of form.
Foden has scored a total of 32 FPL points in his last two fixtures, and if Manchester City can dictate the game against Sunderland this weekend, Foden might reward those who give him the captaincy for Gameweek 15.
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 GW15:
GK: Senne Lammens (£5.0m)
DEF: Marc Guéhi (£5.1m)
DEF: Malick Thiaw (£5.0m)
DEF: Jan Paul van Hecke (£4.4m)
MID: Phil Foden (£8.3m)
MID: Bruno Fernandes (£9.0m)
MID: Enzo Fernández (£6.7m)
MID: Bukayo Saka (£10.1m)
FWD: Nick Woltemade (£7.4m)
FWD: Erling Haaland (£15.0m)
FWD: Jean-Philippe Mateta (£8.1m)
BENCH: Martin Dúbravka (£4.0m)
BENCH: Nathaniel Clyne (£3.8m)
BENCH: Trey Nyoni (£4.3m)
BENCH: Amara Nallo (£3.8m)
Final Thoughts
Gameweek 15 presents another challenging set of fixtures for Fantasy Premier League managers, with rotation and fatigue still a major concern following a busy schedule.
This week rewards those who can combine careful planning with a willingness to take calculated risks.
Consistency will be key.
Players who have maintained form over the past few gameweeks are likely to deliver again, while shrewd managers may find differential options among those benefiting from injuries or tactical rotations.
Keeping an eye on recent stats and underlying metrics can help separate reliable picks from short-term spikes in form.
Fixture analysis is crucial.
Teams with favourable matchups could provide strong returns, while others face tough games that demand a flexible approach to squad selection.
Choosing when to prioritise immediate points versus long-term stability will make a big difference this week.
Budget options continue to play a vital role in squad management.
They allow managers to cover multiple positions, mitigate rotation risks, and provide the flexibility to bring in high-impact players elsewhere in the squad.
As Gameweek 15 begins, stay alert to press conferences, check lineups closely, and back players with a secure starting role and proven returns.
Smart decision-making now can pay dividends in the congested festive period ahead.
Here’s to a gameweek filled with clever moves, decisive captain choices, and points that push your squad forward.
