Gameweek 12 Deadline Looms as FPL Managers Navigate Injury Concerns and Form Dips
Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers face a critical deadline of 2025/11/22 11:00 GMT for Gameweek 12 selections, with a landscape increasingly shaped by injuries to key players and fluctuating form across the league. The upcoming fixtures, running from 2025/11/23 to 2025/11/25, present both opportunities and challenges as managers attempt to maximize points ahead of a congested December schedule.
This Gameweek is notably pivotal as managers assess the impact of recent setbacks – notably injuries to Erling Haaland and Lisandro Martínez – and strategize around potential rotation risks due to upcoming Champions League and Europa League commitments. Successful navigation of these factors will be crucial for maintaining or improving rankings, with the season now past the quarter mark and the competitive intensity rising.
Key Injury Updates & Suspensions:
* Erling Haaland (Manchester City): Remains sidelined with a foot injury, expected to miss several weeks.
* Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United): Ruled out for the remainder of 2025 following knee surgery.
* Bukayo Saka (Arsenal): A doubt for Arsenal’s match against Newcastle with a hamstring issue.
* Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur): Returned from injury in Gameweek 11 and is expected to start.
* Alphonse Areola (West Ham United): Suspended for the match against Everton following a red card.
Fixture Analysis & Potential Differentials:
Gameweek 12 features a mix of favorable and challenging fixtures. Tottenham Hotspur (home vs. Crystal Palace) and Manchester City (home vs. Liverpool) present attractive attacking options, though the latter is complicated by Haaland’s absence. Everton (away vs. West Ham) and Bournemouth (home vs.Wolves) offer potential for upsets and value picks.
Several players are emerging as potential differentials:
* João Pedro (Brighton): Continues to deliver consistent returns and offers excellent value.
* Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United): In good form and a key attacking threat for the Hammers.
* Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth): Leading the line for Bournemouth and showing promising signs.
Captaincy Considerations:
With Haaland unavailable, the captaincy debate is wide open. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) remains a reliable option despite a challenging fixture against Manchester City. Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur) is another strong contender given his recent return to form and favorable home match. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) also warrants consideration, particularly if managers are seeking a differential captain.