Game week 14: All that you need to know

How I done last week

Team of the week:

The fixtures:

Injury updates:

Arsenal (vs. Manchester United)

• Key Notes: Gabriel is a doubt after a knock; Bukayo Saka is confirmed fit.

• Injuries: Tomiyasu (knee), Ben White (knee).

• Doubts: Gabriel, Calafiori, Thomas Partey, Mikel Merino.

• Suspensions: None.

Aston Villa (vs. Brentford)

• Key Notes: Emi Martinez a late fitness test (hand).

• Injuries: Jacob Ramsey (hamstring).

• Doubts: Amadou Onana, Emi Martinez.

• Suspensions: None.

Bournemouth (vs. Spurs)

• Key Notes: Antoine Semenyo expected back after suspension.

• Injuries: Sinisterra, Alex Scott, Julian Araujo (hamstrings).

• Doubts: Lewis Cook (muscle).

• Suspensions: None.

Brentford (vs. Aston Villa)

• Key Notes: Mathias Jensen (hamstring) out for two matches.

• Injuries: Hickey, Dasilva, Henry, Ajer, Nunes, Jensen.

• Doubts: None.

• Suspensions: None.

Brighton (vs. Fulham)

• Key Notes: Tariq Lamptey and Joao Pedro likely minutes managed.

• Injuries: Milner, Webster (hamstring).

• Doubts: Solly March, Hinshelwood, Veltman, Gruda.

• Suspensions: None.

Chelsea (vs. Southampton)

• Key Notes: Reece James and Wesley Fofana sidelined long-term.

• Injuries: Omari Kellyman, Reece James, Wesley Fofana.

• Doubts: None.

• Suspensions: None.

Crystal Palace (vs. Ipswich)

• Key Notes: Eberechi Eze fit to start.

• Injuries: Franca, Riad, Wharton.

• Doubts: None.

• Suspensions: Daichi Kamada.

Everton (vs. Wolves)

• Key Notes: Armando Broja could return.

• Injuries: Chermiti, Garner, Iroegbunam.

• Doubts: Armando Broja.

• Suspensions: None.

Fulham (vs. Brighton)

• Key Notes: Andreas Pereira missed GW13; Silva to update later.

• Injuries: Reed, Andersen.

• Doubts: Jorge Cuenca.

• Suspensions: Sasa Lukic, Tom Cairney.

Liverpool (vs. Newcastle)

• Key Notes: Alisson still recovering; Nunez likely to start.

• Injuries: Bradley, Konate.

• Doubts: Tsimikas, Alisson, Jota, Chiesa, Elliott.

• Suspensions: None.

Manchester City (vs. Nottingham Forest)

• Key Notes: John Stones and Rodri remain sidelined.

• Injuries: Bobb, Kovacic, Stones.

• Doubts: None.

• Suspensions: None.

Manchester United (vs. Arsenal)

• Key Notes: Bruno Fernandes fit; Hojlund may start over Zirkzee.

• Injuries: None.

• Doubts: Lindelof, Yoro.

• Suspensions: Martinez, Mainoo.

Newcastle (vs. Liverpool)

• Key Notes: Isak declared fit but unlikely to start.

• Injuries: Botman, Lascelles, Krafth.

• Doubts: Isak, Trippier, Burn.

• Suspensions: None.

Southampton (vs. Chelsea)

• Key Notes: Several players suspended; Bednarek returns.

• Injuries: Bazunu, Stewart, Smallbone, Ramsdale, Lallana.

• Doubts: Onuachu, McCarthy, Bednarek.

• Suspensions: Harwood-Bellis, Downes, Dibling, Ugochukwu.

Spurs (vs. Bournemouth)

• Key Notes: Solanke expected back; Romero may play through foot issue.

• Injuries: Odobert, van de Ven, Richarlison, Vicario.

• Doubts: Moore, Romero, Gray, Solanke.

• Suspensions: Bentancur.

West Ham (vs. Leicester)

• Key Notes: Kudus available post-suspension.

• Injuries: Fullkrug.

• Doubts: Todibo, Mavropanos.

• Suspensions: None.

Wolves (vs. Everton)

• Key Notes: Full squad trained with no new issues.

• Injuries: Gonzalez, Kalajdzic, Traore, Mosquera.

• Doubts: Meupiyou.

• Suspensions: Nelson Semedo.

Buys of the week:

• Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea):

  • In-form striker facing Southampton.

  • Experts are doubling down on his ownership.

• Bukayo Saka (Arsenal):

  • High priority due to consistency and favorable fixtures.

• Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) & Cole Palmer (Chelsea):

  • Palmer now nearing 100% ownership among experts—considered a "must-have."

• Trent Alexander-Arnold:

  • Back from injury and expected to offer premium attacking returns.

Don’t buys:

• Danny Welbeck: Poor data, barely contributing.

• Chris Wood: Declining form; only penalties kept him relevant.

• Dominic Solanke: Lacks value for his price, other forwards offer better returns.

• Bryan Mbeumo: Recent form and data are poor; fixtures not favorable either.

• Dwight McNeil: Bad fixtures and underperforming.

• Harry Winks: Upgrade opportunity for 5th midfield slot.

Captain picks:

1. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

   • Salah remains a standout captaincy option due to consistent returns, including penalties. Liverpool faces Newcastle away, a challenging but manageable fixture where Salah could still deliver.

2. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

   • Arsenal hosts Manchester United, and Saka's combination with Ødegaard poses a threat. Despite United's occasional defensive improvements, their overall fragility makes Saka an appealing pick.

3. Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

   • Emerging as a bold differential captaincy choice after delivering a goal and assist in the previous week. Palmer plays Southampton, a favorable fixture for attacking returns.

My team:

Once again thank you all for reading and I wish you all a good game week.