Mauricio Pochettino gone, Unai Emery gone, Quiqui Flores gone and maybe Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be heading down the same path. We already know how Jose and Ole will line-up, while Freddie Ljungberg went with an Emerish type line up and no one will be interested in having Watford players. GW15 could be a tricky one as the amount of rest will be a concern as well as rotation. That should be December in a nutshell I guess but don’t worry! I’ll be taking a look at all the players available as well as press conferences to make sure that we can bag a big tally. So on to GW15 Players to Watch
1. AFC Bournemouth
M. Wilson (6.0)
Vs Crystal Palace (A)
Harry Wilson scored twice vs Tottenham but Bournemouth lost against Spurs. The Cherries face Palace in a late Tuesday fixture who should be a much easier team to play against. The problem with Harry Wilson is that whether he’ll start. Wilson loves scoring from outside the box and is level with Maddison on 3 goals for the same feat.
2. Arsenal
F. Aubameyang (10.9)
Vs Brighton (H)
Clearly Arsenal’s player of the year and it’s not even 19 games yet. Not sure of how Ljungberg is going to set up his team but Auba is the Gunners safest and best bet to score goals.
3. Aston Villa
M. Grealish (5.9)
Vs Chelsea (A)
Jack Grealish scored an absolute worldie against Manchester United and his been doing bits for Villa in the top flight. Facing the blues won’t be an easy task as they’re much more disciplined than United.
4. Brighton and Hove Albion
Vs Arsenal (A)
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5. Burnley
M. McNeil (6.0), F. Wood (6.2), F. Barnes (6.3)
Vs Manchester City (H)
Manchester City’s defence has been great this season and the Clarets forward duo has been doing pretty well this season, scoring 12 amongst themselves. McNeil has been decisive in big games and Sean Dyche will be hoping the lad steps up against the Citizens.
6. Chelsea
GK. Kepa (5.5), M. Pulisic (7.5), M. Abraham (7.9)
Vs Aston Villa (H)
Frank Lampard will be looking to overturn last games deficit with a win over Villa. Tammy Abraham has a 50/50 chance of playing and could be a difference in that Chelsea attack if he features. Pulisic had a tough time against West Ham but was a threat and I expect him to go with the same intensity vs Villa. As for Kepa, I don’t know, I’ve just got a hunch that Chelsea will win 2-0.
7. Crystal Palace
M. Zaha (6.7)
Vs Bournemouth (H)
With 2 goals in 2 games Wilfred Zaha is picking the attention of FPL managers from around the world. Palace also have a decent run of fixtures until new year.
8. Everton
M. Richiarlison (7.9)
Vs Liverpool (A)
It’s the Merseyside Derby and I hope Liverpool drop points but playing at Anfield only makes it all the more tougher for Everton. Richiarlison scored the opening and the only goal for Everton in their 2-1 loss to Leicester. However, the Brazilian midfielder is quite versatile and could shock that Liverpool defence that have been poor this season.
9. Leicester City
GK. Schmeichel (5.3), D. Chilwell (5.9), M. Maddison (7.6), M. Tielemans (6.7), F. Vardy (9.9)
Vs Watford (H)
I’m expecting Leicester city to go big in this game since Watford are having a really, really tough time. Tielemans and Maddison will surely test the goalie from outside the box while Vardy extended his goal-scoring run to 6 games.
10. Liverpool
D. Trent (7.2), M. Mane (12.2), M. Salah (12.2), F. Firmino (9.4)
Vs Everton (H)
Like Everton, Liverpool too are poor at the back and I’m expecting a goal fest. It could be if the Everton lads play the Merseyside Derby the way it should be. Mane , Salah and Firmino are obviously key players but Liverpools fullback, Trent and Robertson are equally deadly at finding their man in the box. Robertson has been playing with an injury which was obvious in the initial half an hour vs Brighton.
11. Manchester City
D. Bendy (5.7), M. KDB (10.2), M. Sterling (11.9), M. D. Silva (7.6)
Vs Burnley (A)
Pep Guardiola cannot afford to drop points in any of their upcoming fixtures. KDB thought he got the winner last week only for Jonjo Shelvy to score an 88th minute equaliser. KDB already has 9 assists along with 4 goals this season and sterling scored his 8th goal of the season. Mendy and David Silva were too quiet influential but Mendy still has got some work to do.
12. Manchester United
M. Martial (7.7), M. James (6.2), F. Rashford (8.7)
Vs Spurs (H)
Just like the Merseyside Derby, this will be another game where two poor defensive side will meet. Martial, James and Rashford have shown a lot of glimpses of being quite potent while going forwarded but without a decent midfield line to back them, the Red Devils will continue to suffer.
13. Newcastle United
Vs Sheffield United (A)
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14. Norwich City
M. Cantwell (4.6), F. Pukki (6.6)
Vs Southampton (A)
There’s not much that can be said about the Canaries. Norwich have been more consistent in dropping points this campaign but can put on a show. Cantwell’s form has risen while Pukki scored against Arsenal. I’m hoping the Pukki Party clicks again but what I saw against Arsenal, I believe the Finnish forward is upping his game but at a slow rate after suffering a purple patch.
15. Sheffield United
GK. Henderson (4.7), Lundstrom (5.0), F. Mousset (5.1)
Vs Newcastle United (H)
Mousset has scored twice and grabbed three assists for the Blades in their last 5 games and the meeting against Newcastle could help Chris Wilder put pressure on the ‘top 6’ for a European spot. Eventually Sheffield United will drop places but as of now I’m just impressed with what Wilder has done with the club.
16. Southampton
F. Ings (6.2)
Vs Norwich City (H)
Danny Ings has scored 7 times this season and is reported to be working hard in training. I’ve got the former Liverpool forward in my team due to Southampton’s could run of fixtures until Christmas.
17. Tottenham Hotspurs
D. Aurier (4.9), M. Alli (8.5), M. Moura (7.0), M. Son (9.8), F. Kane (10.9)
Vs Manchester United (A)
Jose Mourinho will be going to Old Trafford and will face his former bosses in what will be an exciting fixture. McTominay has been vital to Manchester United midfield and could return to face Spurs. With Mctominay United have conceded only 0.8 goals per game whilst without the Scotsman they’ve conceded 2+ goals. Alli has been in terrific form and Kane and Son could continue their run against United.
18. Watford
Vs Leicester City (A)
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19. West Ham United
Vs Wolves (A)
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20. Wolverhampton Wanderers
F. Jimenez (7.7)
Vs West Ham United (H)
Raul Jimenez has scored 6 times and bagged 3 assists, I wouldn’t recommend him at this point as Ings seems to be a better prospect for the same price range, but if you’re a Wolves fan, Jimenez is your best option. Also Wolves will be playing at home and West Ham have only showcased their best football against the top sides, not that Wolves isn’t one but the Hammers play with more enthusiasm against the top 6.
