{"id":305201,"date":"2018-12-03T08:28:39","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T13:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=305201"},"modified":"2018-12-03T08:28:39","modified_gmt":"2018-12-03T13:28:39","slug":"preview-fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2018\/12\/03\/preview-fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 15"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With a full round of midweek fixtures, Gameweek 15 starts tomorrow (4th December, 19:45). This article tries to help you make your Fantasy Premier League-related decisions.<\/p>\n<h1>Preview: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 15<\/h1>\n<p>With every team having played at the weekend, there isn&#8217;t a big turnaround period for the players. This is how things will be in the next month or so. Hence, rotation will be the order of the day for the Premier League managers. Fantasy managers will need a good bench to cover for unexpected situations.<\/p>\n<h2>Captaincy Picks<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/liverpoolfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liverpool<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/chelseafootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chelsea<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/manchestercityfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester City<\/a> all are away from home this mid-week. So, the usual candidates for the armband, Mohamed Salah, Eden Hazard and Sergio Aguero, are not as straightforward. On paper, Liverpool have the easiest fixture among the three, so Salah could be a good option as your captain. <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/burnley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Burnley<\/a> have been terrible so far this season and the Egyptian should have a good game there. Liverpool have not been able to turn it on recently, though.<\/p>\n<p>Aguero was missing from the squad against <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/bournemouth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bournemouth<\/a>. Even though Pep Guardiola has mentioned a slight muscular injury, fully expect him to start against <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/watford\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watford<\/a>. Reports have emerged that he is training normally with the squad. So, the Argentine should start the match at Watford having got a rest. However, he might be taken off early if City are in a good position with the Chelsea game at the weekend in mind.<\/p>\n<p>Hazard has a tough looking away fixture against <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/wolves-club-analysis-news-fixtures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wolves<\/a>.\u00a0Nuno Esp\u00edrito Santo&#8217;s team generally do well against the big teams so the match at Molineux will not be an easy one for the Blues.<\/p>\n<p>Out of the three, Salah seems to be the best bet.<\/p>\n<h2>Differentials to Consider<\/h2>\n<p>On paper, <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/tottenhamfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spurs<\/a> v <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/southampton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Southampton<\/a> is the most mouth-watering matchup this week. One has to seriously look at <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/21a66f6a\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harry Kane<\/a> for the armband. The Saints hardly have the meanest defence and it should be a comfortable victory for Spurs. Kane, also, is in decent form, so he could get a goal or two. He starts every game so there&#8217;s very little chance of rotation with him.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/f2f29dda\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glenn Murray<\/a> has scored most of his goals at home this season and has a reasonable looking fixture against <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/crystal-palace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crystal Palace<\/a>. He could be a sneaky captaincy pick this week.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/everton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Everton<\/a> have <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/newcastle-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Newcastle<\/a> at home so the likes of Richarlison could be worth considering. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/1b84dbe1\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lucas Digne<\/a> is the designated set-piece taker these days and is always doing well with the bonus points so he could be thought about too.<\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/arsenalfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arsenal<\/a> in sublime form, a trip to Old Trafford doesn&#8217;t look as daunting.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/d5dd5f1f\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang<\/a> has already reached double figures in terms of goals scored and who would bet against him netting a goal or two at the Theatre of Dreams?<\/p>\n<p>One could consider Marko Arnautovic as well, at home to <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/cardiff-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cardiff<\/a>. The Bluebirds have improved recently, though, so they cannot be taken for granted. Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser at home to <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/huddersfield-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Huddersfield<\/a> are also decent options this week.<\/p>\n<p>With both Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane starting against Bournemouth, there is a good chance of Riyad Mahrez starting this game. Could he be the man against Watford?<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-g-rec td-g-rec-id-content_inlineright \">\n<h2>Top Picks<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/21a66f6a\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harry Kane<\/a> (12.4)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e342ad68\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mohamed Salah<\/a> (13.0)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/892d5bb1\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Riyad Mahrez<\/a> (8.5)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4d034881\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergio Ag\u00fcero<\/a> (11.4)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/f2f29dda\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glenn Murray<\/a> (6.7)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/c596fcb0\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Callum Wilson<\/a> (6.8)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/00459419\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marko Arnautovic<\/a> (7.1)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/d5dd5f1f\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang<\/a> (11.0)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/1b84dbe1\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lucas Digne<\/a> (4.9)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/a39bb753\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eden Hazard<\/a> (11.0)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"JGPHW1Z6RD9JPtf2KuNRaQ\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1067268336\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'JGPHW1Z6RD9JPtf2KuNRaQ',sig:'_pnPrT2fMyFi1dp1C0q4-npHHct_vPvT-4cgr_HpsBg=',w:'594px',h:'374px',items:'1067268336',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a full round of midweek fixtures, Gameweek 15 starts tomorrow (4th December, 19:45). This article tries to help you make your Fantasy Premier League-related decisions. Preview: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 15 With every team having played at the weekend, there isn&#8217;t a big turnaround period for the players. 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