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The FPL Rounded Keeper Saga: Gameweek XII

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FPL Gameweek XII unfolded on the FISO battleground like a slow-burning drama that saved all its chaos for the final act. From early-week musings to late-weekend meltdowns, the regulars of The Rounded Keeper marched once more into the fray — armed with spreadsheets, gallows humour, and a deep distrust of their own transfer decisions.

⚔️ Friday – The Dawn Patrol

The weekend opened with its usual chorus of nerves. Posters circled like vultures around the captaincy debate, with Haaland fatigue still strong but no clear alternative inspiring universal confidence.
murf and forestfan kicked off early banter, both lamenting Arsenal’s defensive stubbornness — a running theme since the Gunners had been treating clean sheets like a religious vow.

Naturally, someone floated the idea that this week would be different. It wasn’t.

Jester re-entered the fray with his ritual: panic, deadline, relief. GW12 was shaping up to be one of those weeks — the type where every captaincy choice felt like a choice between misery and slightly different misery.

⚽ Saturday – The Drama Begins

Saturday opened with the usual mixture of optimism and dread.

🔥 Early Kickoff: Chaos Within the First Ten Minutes

The first match delivered an instant punch to the gut: injuries, surprise benchings, and attacking blanks. Very on-brand for a Saturday lunchtime match.

Smurphy Paw was first to relay the early team news, faithfully playing the role of FISO’s roving touchline reporter. The groans came thick and fast as popular assets either disappeared from lineups or trotted around looking like they’d never seen a football before.

🥅 The Goals Arrive — and So Does the Mockery

Whenever a heavily-owned player scored, the thread went quiet.
Whenever a random fringe asset scored, the thread exploded.
This week, it was the latter — repeatedly.

And of course, every time Manchester United or Tottenham did something comically poor (which was often), Pirlo’s Beard was there with a perfectly-timed deadpan jab.

💥 Injuries & Red Cards

Gameweek XII saw several key players hobble off or implode spectacularly. FISO reacted with:

  • 30% sympathy
  • 70% “of course this happens the moment I bring him in”

The usual ratio.

🌧️ Sunday – False Hope & Small Mercies

Sunday began with widespread dread. Line-ups trickled in and optimism evaporated.

🎯 The Big Names Underwhelm (Again)

The premium assets mostly stumbled through the fixtures without producing anything of meaning — except the pain of watching your mini-league rival climb above you with a single, fluky return.

😂 The Thread Turns to Comedy Therapy

When reality becomes too painful, FISO leans into humour:

  • blahblah delivered sarcastic commentary.
  • Spinynorman provided classic one-liners.
  • Malrom mourned a bench filler who unexpectedly became relevant.

It was group therapy… but louder.

🌑 Monday – The Post-Mortem

By Monday, managers finally accepted the truth:
GW12 was terrible, but at least it was terrible for everyone.

RuudTheDudeVanTheMan shared the most on-brand FISO experience: multiple missed penalties yet somehow a green arrow. This became the thread’s unofficial moral: the Gameweek made no sense, and therefore made perfect sense.

Dr. Giggles capped things off with trademark wordplay, ensuring the weekend ended with a smile (or at least an eye-roll).

✨ Final Verdict – A Classic FISO Gameweek

Gameweek XII wasn’t a triumphant march — it was a chaotic, comedic, injury-ridden stumble through mud and banana skins.
But the FISO crew, as always, turned the carnage into entertainment.

Spreadsheets cracked. Wildcards trembled.
Captaincies flopped. Benches laughed.
But the banter?
Elite.

Ashes Cricket – 2nd Test

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1st Test Recap (Perth, Nov 21–22, 2025)

The series got off to an explosive, unforgettable start when Australia national cricket team hammered England cricket team by eight wickets — chasing down 205 inside just 28.2 overs on the second day. No need for the 3rd, 4th or 5th days!

England had elected to bat first and totalled 172, thanks largely to half-centuries from Harry Brook (52) and Ollie Pope (46), but their innings lacked depth. The home side’s attack — spearheaded by Mitchell Starc (7/58) and supported by Brendan Doggett (2/27) — ripped through England inside 32.5 overs.

Australia’s reply to that 172 was shaky: they were dismissed for just 132 in their first innings with Archer and Stokes doing the damage.

In England’s second innings they made 164 — decent but far from dominant. Once again Brook and Pope offered starts (Pope 33, Gus Atkinson top-scored with 37), but once the momentum ebbed, England lost their way.

The match-winner was Travis Head. Promoted to open, he smashed a blistering 123 from 83 balls — an innings so dominant it turned the match on its head within hours.

By tea on Day 2, England looked in complete control — 100-plus ahead and nine wickets in hand. What followed was a complete collapse. As one report put it, “another day of two halves.”

The pitch was later officially rated “very good” by the International Cricket Council (ICC), with consistent bounce and limited odd movement — suggesting the result was down to quality bowling and aggressive batting rather than poor conditions.

Australia’s bowlers and Head’s batting gave them not just a win, but a statement — and a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Looking Ahead: 2nd Test Preview (Brisbane, Day-Night at the Gabba from 4 Dec 2025)

Next up: a day-night Test at the The Gabba in Brisbane, starting Thursday December 4. Australia go in with the momentum — but the conditions will demand a different approach from both sides.

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What Australia might do

  • The bounce and pace at the Gabba historically suit fast bowlers, giving Starc an ideal platform. Cummins and Hazlewood are still ruled out so back-up quick Brendan Doggett is likely to get another chance at the Gabba after he impressed on debut in Perth.
  • The confidence from the Perth performance — both with ball and bat — can carry through. Head is the front-runner to open the batting alongside Jake Weatherald after Usman Khawaja was ruled out after being unable to recover from a back complaint. Inglis likely to replace him in the XI.
  • Australia’s bowling attack proved effective even without a full complement, and on Gabba bounce, they’ll be tough to handle if they get it right.

The challenge for England

  • After their collapse under pressure in Perth, their squad selection and tactical choices will draw scrutiny. The spinner Will Jacks replaces fast bowler Mark Wood.
  • Their batting lineup — even with promising names such as Root and Brook — must convert starts into big innings.
  • Their bowlers will be tested by bounce and pace — and the day-night format adds the pink-ball variable. Discipline and control will be key for them.

The bigger picture

If England can steady the ship in Brisbane and put up a fight, there’s still time for this series to turn around. But Australia will feel confident they can pile on pressure. Head’s ton reminded everyone that the fourth innings — even chasing — can still belong to mastery and aggression.

In short: the 2nd Test promises a very different contest from Perth — and the 2025 Ashes is only just beginning.

FISO members are adding extra interest to watching the cricket action with their own Fantasy Ashes game. The top 10 after the 1st Test are:

1 yorkshiredragon 100
2 forestfan 75
3 kingcurtley 60
4 Spencer4 50
5 Jok57 40
6 Just A Kiwi 30
7 Geoffv 25
8 TheBigLewandowski 20
9 coryphaeus 15
10 blahblah 10

FPL 2025 – 2026: Gameweek 13 preview

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It’s not exactly raining points for the majority of FPL managers at the moment. With an average of just 38 points, Gameweek 11 was the Gameweek with the lowest FPL points average so far this season. Managers who were hoping for a bounce-back got the short end of the stick though, as the Gameweek 12 average ended up being just one measly point higher. In other words, we have just had the lowest-scoring Gameweeks so far this season, back-to-back.

The roughly 10% of FPL managers who, at the time of the GW12 deadline, had Eberechi Eze will have most likely felt very little of those low-scoring weeks. With a hattrick against Spurs and 20 FPL points as a result, the Arsenal midfielder was the highest-scoring player in the official fantasy game in Gameweek 12. He was followed by 2%-owned central defender Murillo from Nottingham Forest with 17 FPL points, courtesy of a goal and a clean sheet against Liverpool. The third place was shared by Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers (brace versus Leeds, 6.9% owned) and Newcastle’s Harvey Barnes (brace versus Man City, 0.9% owned) with 15 FPL points each.

Don’t forget, the deadline for Gameweek 13 is set at 13h30 (UK time) on Saturday, November 29th, 2025. The free to play FPL or pay to play season/weekend/daily games like FanTeam are ideal ways of following the Premier League action.

Most transferred in/transferred out players (as per November 27th, 2025)

 TRANSFERS OUTTRANSFERS INPOSSIBLE REASONS
GKRaya (ARS), Sanchez (CHE), Dubravka (BUR)Donnarumma (MCI), Martinez (AST), Roefs (SUN) 
DEFGabriel (ARS), Virgil (LIV), James (CHE)Muñoz (CRY), Timber (ARS), O’Reilly (MCI)Gabriel injury, Muñoz + Timber direct Gabriel replacements
MIDSemenyo (BOU), Caicedo (CHE), Reijnders (MCI)Eze (ARS), Rogers (AST), Minteh (BRI)Semenyo injury doubt, Eze hattrick vs Spurs in GW12, Rogers brace vs Leeds in GW12
FORPedro (CHE), Mateta (CRY), Ekitiké (LIV)Thiago (BRE), Welbeck (BRI), Woltemade (NEW)Ekitiké injury doubt, Thiago + Welbeck good form

Premium pick

Gameweek 12 was a disappointing one for Manchester City and Erling Haaland (£14.9m). The Cityzens went under 2-1 at Newcastle with their Norwegian superstar recording his third blank of the season so far. As a result, Man City now find themselves in third place in the Premier League, 7 points behind leaders Arsenal. Manager Pep Guardiola, while surely not content, will not be despairing just though, because their upcoming schedule looks outstanding for a side that is in need of a run of victories to get back to title-candidate form. On Saturday, Man City host Leeds United, followed by Fulham away in GW14, Sunderland at home in GW15, Crystal Palace away in GW16 and West Ham United at home in GW17. That is also why Erling Haaland is our preferred premium fantasy pick for Gameweek 13. The Norway international, currently sits on 14 goals and 1 assist from twelve league starts, and the upcoming schedule should see him build on those numbers. On the subject of Haaland, FanTeam Sportsbook have this offer for his match this weeknd v Leeds: Place a max £1 bet on the “Erling Haaland 1+ Shots on Target” market in Man City vs Leeds United. Winnings will be paid in cash at standard odds, with the difference to the enhanced price credited as Free Bet Builder Bets within 24 hours. You’ll receive 3×£10 Free Bet Builder Bets, valid for 14 days. T&Cs apply.

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Non-premium pick

Igor Thiago (£6.5m) was acquired by Brentford from Belgian side Club Brugge back in the summer of 2024 for a heavy £31 million and the Brazilian went on to severely underperform last season. In FPL terms, he got just a single start in the Premier League plus a few substitute appearances, which resulted in the grand total of 9 FPL points for the 2024 – 2025 season. That was last season though, because this season, the Cruzeiro academy graduate is absolutely on fire for the Bees. In twelve league starts, Thiago has scored no less than 9 goals and 64 FPL points. That makes him the second-highest-scoring forward in the official fantasy game, behind the inevitable Erling Haaland. Contrary to Haaland though, Thiago costs just £6.5m. That, plus the fact that Brentford are hosting Burnley on Saturday, has made us include the Brazilian as our non-premium fantasy pick for Gameweek 13. After that game, the Bees have two challenging fixtures (Arsenal and Spurs away), but those are following by two very appealing games: Leeds at home in GW16 and a visit to Molineux in GW17. At his current price of just £6.5m, Thiago looks like a no-brainer and you’re relatively on time as well to bring him in as he currently sits in about 17% of all FPL squads.

The budget enabler

In the build-up to Gameweek 11, we went a bit differential for our FPL budget enabler by recommending Marcus Tavernier (£5.5m). The Bournemouth midfielder, who is on penalties for the Cherries, had just come off consecutive attacking returns in Gameweeks 8 and 9, and was about to embark on an interesting run of fixtures. While the blank at Villa Park in GW11 was a shame, the 7-pointer at home to West Ham last weekend must have felt great for the roughly 2% of FPL managers who own Tavernier. That made it 2 goals and 1 assist in his last five league games, with another set of relatively appealing fixtures coming up. Actually, we’re not excluding the possibility of a similar run for the Bournemouth midfielder over the coming five games, starting with Sunderland away on Saturday. After that it’s Everton at home, followed by Chelsea at home and a visit to Old Trafford before hosting Burnley in Gameweek 17. With a price tag of just £5.5m, Tavernier, who is a nailed-on part of Bournemouth’s starting eleven, could be the ideal fifth or even fourth midfielder for any FPL squad on the short and medium term.

The differential

Rather quietly, Phil Foden (£8.0m) has become Pep Guardiola’s most-used midfielder so far this season. We say “rather quietly”, because despite having played more minutes in the Prem than any other City midfielder after twelve Gameweeks, he has managed just 1 goal and 1 assist so far. That is also what makes him a big differential in our opinion, together with his current ownership of 5.1%, for the coming favourable run of fixtures for Manchester City. We already highlighted this when discussing Haaland as our premium fantasy pick for Gameweek 12: Leeds at home in GW13, Fulham away in GW14, Sunderland home in GW15, Palace away in GW16 and West Ham at home in GW17. As far as we are concerned, the major downside to Phil Foden as a differential fantasy pick is his relatively heavy price tag. Having said that, if you feel like Man City could go on a bit of a run, have some budget to spare and are looking for a way to catch up in your mini-league, bringing in the England international could be a shrewd move.

The (vice-)captaincy

With Erling Haaland facing off against Leeds at home this weekend, our armband is going on the current Premier League’s topscorer for Gameweek 13.

Despite their enormous slump in form, more than a few managers are still opting for Mohamed Salah as an alternative for Liverpool’s visit to West Ham on Sunday. We are personally keeping the Reds at a distance for now and would instead look at, for example, Igor Thiago at home against Burnley, Ollie Watkins at home to Wolves or Bukayo Saka for Arsenal’s visit to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

For further discussions have a look at FISO’s FPL forum where you can also see the FPL mini-leagues and FPL side-games available.

Arsenal vs Bayern Wed 26 Nov 2025 – Preview and Bet £10, Get £30 in Bet Builders!

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⚽ UCL 📍Event: Arsenal VS Bayern 📅 Date: Wednesday, 26th November

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Historical Context

  • Arsenal and Bayern have a long and mostly fraught history in Europe. According to UEFA head-to-head records, Bayern have dominated: of their 14 previous Champions League meetings, Bayern have won eight, Arsenal only three, with three draws.
  • The Gunners’ last win over Bayern came back in October 2015 (2–0 at the Emirates).
  • More recently, in the 2023–24 quarter-finals, Bayern eliminated Arsenal with a 1–0 win in the second leg (aggregate 3–2), Joshua Kimmich scoring the decisive goal.

Recent Form & League Performance

Arsenal

  • In the Premier League, Arsenal have been strong and on 23 November they thrashed Tottenham 4–1 to take a significant step at the top.
  • Their defensive solidity has been a hallmark: in the Champions League this season, they are the only side yet to concede a goal.

Bayern Munich

  • Bayern are also flying in the Bundesliga. On 1 November, they beat Bayer Leverkusen 3–0.
  • On 22 November they came from two goals down to beat Freiburg 6–2, with Michael Olise starring (two goals, three assists).
  • Their momentum was briefly checked with a 2–2 draw at Union Berlin.

Champions League Standings

  • Heading into Matchday 5, both teams are level on 12 points, having won all four of their opening league-phase matches.
  • Interestingly, Bayern sit top by a small margin due to a superior goal tally (they’ve scored more), despite both teams sharing the same goal difference (+11).

Tactical Battle & Key Players

  • This match can be characterised as a clash between an “immovable object and an irresistible force.” Arsenal’s rock-solid defence meets Bayern’s prolific and creative attack.
  • Arsenal:
    • Their defensive numbers are outstanding. According to Opta data, they lead the competition for expected goals against (xGA) and have faced very few shots on target.
    • Key player: Eberechi Eze. He shone in the north London derby, scoring a hat-trick, and he could provide the spark in this big European night.
    • Defensive concern: Gabriel Magalhães is unavailable (thigh injury).
  • Bayern Munich:
    • Their attack is firing on all cylinders. Through the first four UCL matches, they’ve scored 14 goals – joint-best in the tournament – and posted the highest expected goals (xG) figure.
    • Joshua Kimmich is central — not only for his leadership and midfield control but also for his European pedigree (he has over 100 UCL appearances).
    • Other dangers: Harry Kane remains a potent threat, especially in big games against Arsenal, where he has a strong scoring record.
    • Michael Olise is another exciting name, given his recent form in the Bundesliga.

What to Expect

  • The Emirates is likely to be electric. Arsenal, buoyed by their flawless defensive record in Europe, will want to make a statement and top the standings.
  • Bayern, meanwhile, will look to impose their attacking rhythm, dominate possession, and test Arsenal’s backline with their variety of threats (Kimmich, Kane, Olise).
  • It could be a tight, tactical game: too many Bayern attacks vs an Arsenal defence that rarely cracks.

Prediction: Arsenal 2–1 Bayern — a narrow win for the Gunners, relying on solid defence and a moment of individual quality, but Bayern will certainly push them to the limit.

EPL GW12 Commentary

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A huge day in the Premier League with six matches kicking off, goals across the grounds, and some big storylines at both ends of the table with FISO FPL Forum members glued to the results hoping their GW12 FPL Transfers and Captain choices were the correct ones. Let’s get straight into it.

🔥 12:30 – Burnley 0–2 Chelsea

Goals: Neto 36’, Fernández 86’

We start at Turf Moor, where struggling 19th-placed Burnley looked to frustrate a Chelsea side sitting as high as 2nd.

And for half an hour, it worked. Chelsea probed without incision…
…until Pedro Neto produced the moment of class, drifting inside and firing into the far corner after 36 minutes.

Burnley pushed after the break, but Chelsea kept them at arm’s length.
Then, late on, Enzo Fernández sealed it — a slick late arriving run, cool finish, and the visitors walk away with a deserved win.

Chelsea efficient, Burnley blunt. A story of the season so far.

🔥 15:00 – Bournemouth 2–2 West Ham

Goals: Bournemouth – Tavernier 69’, Ünal 81’
West Ham – Wilson 12’, 35’

Over to the Vitality, where we had a real ebb-and-flow encounter.

Callum Wilson, up against his former club, was ruthless — two composed finishes inside the first 35 minutes, putting West Ham 2–0 up and Bournemouth in real trouble.

But the Cherries came alive after the hour mark.
Marcus Tavernier, inevitable from range, cut the deficit with a drilled effort on 69’, and the comeback was on.

With West Ham rocking, Enes Ünal levelled it on 81’ — a striker’s instinct, quick feet, low finish.
Bournemouth, who posted a monstrous xG, may even feel they should’ve won it.

A classic south-coast scrap: guts, chaos, goals.

🔥 15:00 – Brighton 2–1 Brentford

Goals: Brighton – Welbeck 71’, Hinshelwood 84’
Brentford – Thiago 29’

To the Amex next, where Brighton had to come from behind.
Thiago broke the deadlock for Brentford just before half an hour — clever movement and a tidy finish.

Brighton, though, dominated long spells and finally broke through when it mattered:
Danny Welbeck, still delivering big moments, powered home the leveller on 71′.
Then came Jack Hinshelwood, this increasingly influential academy gem, popping up late with a composed winner at 84’.

A deserved win despite Brentford generating the better xG. Brighton: clinical when it counted.

🔥 15:00 – Fulham 1–0 Sunderland

Goal: Jiménez 83’

At Craven Cottage, patience was the word of the day.

Fulham peppered the Sunderland goal with chance after chance — a huge xG — but it took until the 83rd minute for Raúl Jiménez to finally break Black Cats hearts, turning in from close range after sustained pressure.

A gritty, narrow win that lifts Fulham away from trouble. Sunderland offered moments but never enough.

🔥 15:00 – Liverpool 0–3 Nottingham Forest

Goals: Murillo 30’, Savona 46’, Gibbs-White 78’

The shock of the weekend.
At Anfield, few could have predicted Nottingham Forest would not only win — but win comfortably.

Murillo started it on 30 minutes, rising above everyone to head Forest into the lead.
Straight after the break, Savona pounced on a loose touch to make it 2–0, silencing the Kop.
And with Liverpool pushing forward recklessly, Morgan Gibbs-White curled in the killer third on 78 minutes.

Liverpool’s xG reflects chances missed — but Forest were clinical, organised, and fearless.

A statement win for the visitors.

🔥 15:00 – Wolves 0–2 Crystal Palace

Goals: Muñoz 63’, Pino 69’

Bottom-placed Wolves continue their misery.
They battled hard but lacked sharpness in both boxes, and Crystal Palace — a side playing with swagger this season — punished them.

Muñoz broke the deadlock just after the hour, guiding in from a tight angle, before Yeremy Pino added a stylish second six minutes later.

Palace climb; Wolves sink. The table tells the story.

🔥 17:30 – Newcastle 2–1 Manchester City

Goals: Newcastle – Barnes 64’, 70’
Man City – Dias 68’

The late kickoff delivered as promised.

City dominated possession early but Newcastle sat tight, soaked pressure, and waited for the game to open up.

Enter Harvey Barnes — a six-minute, match-winning explosion.

First, on 64’, he finished a rapid counterattack.
Two minutes later, Rúben Dias knocked in an equaliser for City.
But back came Barnes again at 70’ — cutting inside, bending one past the keeper, St James’ Park erupting.

City pushed late, but Newcastle held firm. A huge scalp and a badly-needed win for the Magpies.

Sunday, 23 November 2025

After a dramatic Saturday, Sunday delivered even more storylines — relegation tension at Elland Road and a North London derby filled with fireworks.

🔥 14:00 – Leeds United 1–2 Aston Villa

Goals: Leeds – Nmecha 8’
Villa – Rogers 48’, 75’

We begin at Elland Road, where 18th-placed Leeds hoped to claw their way out of danger, and they got the perfect start.

Inside eight minutes, Lukas Nmecha pounced — strong run, crisp finish, the stadium bouncing.

But Villa — sitting in a Champions League spot and playing with real authority — grew into the game.
Just after the break, Morgan Rogers levelled it with a confident strike at 48’.
Leeds wobbled… and Rogers struck again at 75’, drifting into space and bending a low effort into the far corner.

Villa’s quality shone through when it mattered, while Leeds’ bright start faded as the pressure of the relegation battle returned.

Close on chances, but Villa’s composure made the difference.

🔥 16:30 – Arsenal 4–1 Tottenham Hotspur

Goals: Arsenal – Trossard 36’, Eze 41’, 46’, 76’
Spurs – Richarlison

The headline act: Arsenal vs Tottenham, the North London derby.
First vs ninth. Form vs chaos. And from early on, it was one-way traffic.

Arsenal dominated the ball, penned Spurs back, and eventually broke through on 36 minutes when Leandro Trossard clipped home after a slick move.

Moments later, Eberechi Eze took over the show.

  • 41’ – Jinks inside, low curler. 2–0.
  • 46’ – Seconds after halftime, he wins the ball high and slams in another. 3–0.
  • 76’ – Completes the hat-trick, a majestic finish from distance. Emirates in raptures.

Tottenham’s only moment of joy came from Richarlison, who volleyed in a ‘worldie’ consolation on 55′ … but virtually non-existent xG for Spurs say it all. This wasn’t a derby — it was a dismantling.

Eze, in one of the great derby displays, put Arsenal firmly in control of the title race.

Manchester United v Everton on Monday evening rounds off GW12.

FPL 2025 – 2026: Gameweek 12 preview

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The third international break of the 2025 – 2026 season is now behind us and it was an emotional one. England qualified for the 2026 World Cup with ease, beating Serbia (2-0) and Albania (0-2) to make get the maximum score of 24 points from 8 games in Group K without conceding one goal. Scotland did the same, but in more dramatic fashion, by scoring a bunch of worldies against Denmark (4-2) and finishing first in Group C with 13 points from 6 games. There was drama in Ireland as well as Troy Parrott’s unbelievable five goals in two games (2-0 vs Portugal, he scored both, and 2-3 against Hungary, he scored all three) got Na Buachaillí I Nglas into the 2026 WC playoffs. Wales also booked a spot in those playoffs, courtesy of a 0-1 victory in Liechtenstein followed by a 7-1 thumping of North Macedonia. Finally, Northern Ireland made it into the playoffs despite finishing third in Group A, but making full use of the Nations League safety net.

Overall, good to great performances from the UK teams and Ireland, but in the end, this is not about World Cup football. It’s about the Fantasy Premier League and in terms of the FPL the international break has left some marks this time. Plenty of players have returned to England with injuries (or injury niggles), including a host of popular fantasy picks. Arsenal’s Gabriel, Tottenham’s Mohamed Kudus and Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo are just a few examples. Therefore, we strongly recommend going over the current injury news once more and to make sure your squads are ready for the upcoming block of intense Premier League action.

(Ben Dinnery’s “Premier Injuries” is an excellent source for injury-related FPL news, by the way)

Don’t forget, the deadline for Gameweek 12 is set at 11h00 (UK time) on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025. The free to play FPL or pay to play season/weekend/daily games like FanTeam are ideal ways of following the Premier League action.

Most transferred in/transferred out players (as per November 20th, 2025)

 TRANSFERS OUTTRANSFERS INPOSSIBLE REASONS
GKPope (NEW), Vicario (TOT), Raya (ARS)Roefs (SUN), Martinez (AST), Raya (ARS) 
DEFGabriel (ARS), Burn (NEW), Guehi (CRY)Muñoz (CRY), O’Reilly (MCI), Timber (ARS)Gabriel + Guehi injury doubts, Burn suspension
MIDKudus (TOT), Semenyo (BOU), Reijnders (MCI)Mbeumo (MUN), Doku (MCI), Rice (ARS)Kudus + Semenyo injury doubts
FORWoltemade (NEW), Gyökeres (ARS), Sesko (MUN)Thiago (BRE), Mateta (CRY), Pedro (CHE)Gyökeres + Sesko (injury doubts, all most-transferred-in forwards in good form

Premium pick

No forward or midfielder as our premium fantasy pick for Gameweek 12, and that has everything to do with the international break injuries we mentioned in our intro. Probably the most impactful injury to come out of the break is that of Gabriel (£6.6m), one of Arsenal’s absolute top performers so far this season. As a matter of fact, the Brazilian currently has more FPL points (81) than any other Gunner and by some difference. Number two is Jurrien Timber with 67 FPL points. Gabriel is now injured for what sounds like about a month, as confirmed by various reputable sources. There are a few good replacements for the Brazilian, think for example Crystal Palace’s Daniel Muñoz or Man United’s Matthijs de Ligt, but we have decided to keep it simple this time. As far as we are concerned, the best direct replacement for Gabriel is found on that same Arsenal roster, in the person of Jurrien Timber (£6.2m). Exactly, the Jurrien Timber we mentioned earlier as the second-highest points scorer for Arsenal after eleven Gameweeks. Like that, you remain invested in the league’s most solid defence, you maintain decent attacking threat from your backline (Timber’s got 2 goals and 2 assists from ten league starts) and you save £0.4m to boot. Whilst Timber also suffered a knee injury scare during the break this was later reported as just a cut.

Non-premium pick

One popular fantasy pick who did come out of the international break unscathed is Bryan Mbeumo (£8.5m). The Cameroon international travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo for the semi-finals of the African World Cup qualifiers, in which he featured for the full 90 minutes. He and his teammates unfortunately were eliminated by the home side, but the upside for FPL managers is that this allowed him to return to Manchester a couple of days early. Mbeumo is now preparing for the home game against Everton on Monday and he is doing so in great form. With 4 goals in the last six league games, the midfielder/forward has been the most productive midfielder in the whole FPL in terms of goals and FPL points over that period, while his underlying statistics rank among the best in the league as well. To top it off, the Red Devils have also got a nice set of fixtures coming up on the short and medium term. The upcoming home game versus Everton is followed by a visit to Selhurst Park in GW13, a home game against West Ham in GW14, a visit to Wolves in GW15 and a home game against Bournemouth in GW16. In his current form and with Manchester United as a whole seemingly picking up a bit of momentum as well, we feel Mbeumo is one of the stand-out non-premium fantasy picks at the moment.

The budget enabler

Our budget enabler for Gameweek 12 is a bit of a mix of a very affordable price tag and a serious differential, so keep that in mind. Emiliano Buendia (£5.3m) has started just 4 league games for Aston Villa so far this season, but he nevertheless sits on 3 goals and 2 assists at the time of writing. One of those goals came in the Gameweek right before the international break, when he helped Villa to a victory over Bournemouth and himself to a lovely 11 FPL points. That’s not all though, because Emi was also called up for the Argentinian national team over the international break and he featured against Angola for 20 minutes. That might not seem too significant to some people, but it should be noted that this was only Buendia’s second national team appearance ever. What we’re trying to say is that we would not be surprised if the attacking midfielder is currently brimming with confidence. Aston Villa are facing Leeds at Elland Road on Sunday, followed by a home game against Wolves in Gameweek 13 as well. So, if you’ve got some transfers to spare and/or need some budget urgently to reinforce your squad in other positions, Buendia could be a shrewd investment, at least in the short term to provide you with at least one good day from him.

The differential

If you feel Man United are on the up and you are tempted by Mbeumo, but lack the budget to bring him in, the slightly less expensive Matheus Cunha (£7.9m) could be an interesting alternative. Now, just to get this out of the way, you are not bringing in the Brazilian based on his FPL-points-scoring form, as he has amassed just 26 FPL points so far. He has only one goal to his name, against Brighton in Gameweek 9 at Old Trafford, but his underlying stats are good. Only six midfielders have taken more shots than Cunha over the last six Gameweeks and he also ranks second for chance involvement among his teammates over the same period. And we haven’t even mentioned the eye test yet, because watching Cunha play is watching perhaps one of the best footballers in the league play. What we are hoping for is that his undeniable qualities will result in more FPL points over the coming Gameweeks, as United have a favourable run of fixtures coming up (see Mbeumo above), starting with a home game against Everton on Monday.

The (vice-)captaincy

The captaincy debate is expected to be rather wide open this weekend, as Erling Haaland has a difficult away game at Newcastle and Mohamed Salah, while facing Nottingham Forest at home, is not in form at all at the moment. We expect more than a few managers to go with the Egyptian nonetheless, but our armband is going on Bryan Mbeumo in Gameweek 12 for Man United’s home game against Everton.

We already mentioned Haaland and Salah as excellent alternatives for the Cameroon international, and many managers will captain one of the two. Keep that in mind when going with Mbeumo or another option. Those options include Joao Pedro for Chelsea’s visit to Turf Moor on Saturday, Bukayo Saka for the North London Derby against Spurs and Bruno Fernandes for Man United’s home game against Everton.

For further discussions have a look at FISO’s FPL forum where you can also see the FPL mini-leagues and FPL side-games available.

Key NFL Week 12 Player Matchups Fantasy Managers Need to Know

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Fantasy football always tightens up as Thanksgiving approaches, and Week 12 sits right in that pressure zone.

Playoff races are close enough to feel real, and one unexpected performance can swing an entire matchup. This is the stretch where matchups matter most; one soft coverage assignment or open running lane can turn a fringe flex into a Sunday difference-maker.

The 2025 Week 12 slate brings plenty of those tipping points. Injuries, shifting roles, and defenses wearing down all shape how reliable certain players might be.

Here’s a closer look at the players whose situations deserve extra attention.

A Quick Look at the Week 12 Landscape

Before sorting players by position, it’s worth stepping back to see where the week is headed. Several offenses are running hotter than they were a month ago, and a few defenses that started strong are suddenly showing cracks, particularly against the pass.

That combination creates an interesting rhythm across the schedule, one that fantasy managers can use to anticipate both high-floor and high-risk spots.

As you glance over the upcoming slate and review the NFL odds for week 12, it becomes easier to understand where certain game environments might tilt toward a faster pace or more conservative approaches.

Quarterbacks With Fantasy-Relevant Week 12 Matchups

Quarterbacks can tilt an entire fantasy matchup, especially when the position is thinned out by injuries and bye weeks. Week 12 offers a mix of dependable options and players stepping into surprisingly strong setups.

QBs With Matchups That Boost Their Upside

Jalen Hurts headlines the quarterbacks with matchups that can lift their fantasy ceiling, especially against a Dallas defense that struggles to contain mobile passers. Justin Fields also brings intriguing upside as his rushing ability can offset the Jets’ uneven offense in a matchup where Baltimore has shown occasional vulnerability to mobile quarterbacks.

Jacoby Brissett rounds out the group as a steady streaming option. Even without Marvin Harrison Jr (not expected to play due to concussion), Brissett hasshown reliable production and now faces a Jaguars defense that gives him room to operate efficiently.

QBs Who May Face Steeper Challenges

Dak Prescott enters Week 12 with a challenging matchup against an Eagles defense that historically disrupts his rhythm by speeding up reads and collapsing pockets early, often forcing conservative throws.

Jordan Love faces an even tougher assignment against a revitalized Vikings unit that thrives against rhythm-based passers, and his fluctuating weekly volume adds another layer of uncertainty.

Both quarterbacks carry more risk than usual, making them difficult plays in a crucial fantasy week.

The quarterback landscape is rarely simple in late November, but Week 12 provides clear guidance: play into strength when possible and tread lightly where defensive pressure is likely to dictate the flow.

Running Backs Set for Boom-or-Bust Matchups

Running back success often comes down to two factors: blocking and defensive tendencies. Week 12 offers several RBs stepping into golden opportunities, along with a few who face frustrating walls.

RBs Positioned for Strong Performances

Tyrone Tracy Jr. remains a strong Week 12 option as the Giants’ lead back, especially against a Lions defense that has struggled with running backs in space.

D’Andre Swift carries momentum into a favorable spot as well, with Pittsburgh’s defense having trouble sealing the edge, giving him room to build on his recent success in an improving Bears offense.

RBs in Riskier Matchups

Chuba Hubbard’s role has remained steady, but his Week 12 assignment is unforgiving. The 49ers’ front has been firm, physical, and disciplined. Add in the possibility of players potentiallystealing touches, and Hubbard becomes a fragile play.

Running backs can swing entire fantasy matchups, and Week 12 rewards those who read defensive tendencies and adapt. Lean into opportunity; avoid collisions with elite front sevens when safer options exist.

Wide Receivers With Matchups That Could Define Week 12

Receiver matchups often hinge on the personality of the opposing secondary: aggressive, conservative, injury-depleted, or simply mismatched.

WRs With Favorable Setups

Puka Nacua leads the receivers in strong Week 12 spots, facing a Buccaneers defense that has allowed splash plays to primary options and should feed his growing chemistry with the quarterback.

Michael Wilson also steps into a favorable setup as Arizona leans on him with Marvin Harrison Jr. out (unless he is fully recovered from surgery for appendicitis), especially against a Jaguars defense that has struggled in the intermediate zones. George Pickens adds flex appeal, drawing an Eagles secondary that has shown recent vulnerability and matches well with his physical style.

WRs Who May Struggle

Christian Kirk draws the Bills, and that matchup has given opposing receivers headaches all year. Low volume makes this a harsher call for fantasy. Jakobi Meyers also lands with a tough assignment against the Cardinals, where target quality becomes a concern.

Wide receiver projections often feel murky, but in Week 12, the matchups draw unusually clear lines.

Tight Ends With Meaningful Week 12 Swing Potential

Tight ends become even more important as the season tightens, especially with the injuries piling up.

TEs With Strong Matchups

Trey McBride headlines the tight ends in strong Week 12 matchups, continuing as the centerpiece of Arizona’s passing game against a Jaguars defense that often leaves room for TEs to operate.

Travis Kelce also draws a favorable spot versus a Colts unit that struggles with athletic tight ends, making this a straightforward week to trust his volume. Cade Otton rounds out the group as a dependable streaming option, facing a Rams defense that has quietly allowed steady production to the position.

TE in a Tougher Spot

T.J. Hockenson’s schedule gets tricky against the Packers, who have tightened up against the middle of the field and made life difficult for opposing tight ends.

This matchup may push Minnesota to lean more on its perimeter options, lowering Hockenson’s reliability for Week 12.

Tight end decisions always involve a bit of faith, but the Week 12 board offers enough clarity to guide steady choices.

Stepping Into Week 12 With a Clearer Picture

Week 12 rarely plays out quietly. It’s the part of the season where players you weren’t considering a month ago suddenly look essential, and familiar stars face matchups that make you second-guess everything.

Trust the matchups, trust recent trends, and trust your instincts. Fantasy football rewards managers who stay attentive and flexible, especially now, when every point has a way of feeling bigger than the last.

This is the stretch where smart adjustments can reshape your season, even if they feel inconsequential in the moment. Embrace the uncertainty, read the signals, and let the week unfold with confidence.

FISOlympics Decathlon 2025/26

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Members of the FISO Forum run a number of FPL side-games each season. One such side-game is the FISOlympics Decathlon which has been running for over 10 years. Here is a summary:

i) What the Side-Game Is About (for Newcomers)

  • This is a custom FISO-side competition (“FISOlympics Decathlon 2025/26”) for fantasy-premier-league (FPL) managers who want an extra challenge.
  • It’s set up like a decathlon, where FISO members compete across multiple “events,” each tied to different FPL gameweeks.
  • Scoring is factored: their FPL performance (gameweek score, etc.) is converted into “sport-like” results (e.g., times, distances) using formulas.
  • Some of the rules:
    • Factored Points = (points scored) × (50 / average score) — so performance relative to the field matters.
    • Effects from special FPL chips (like Bench Boost or Triple Captain) are ignored when converting gameweek scores.
  • The “events” of the decathlon roughly align like this:
  • 100m: GW2 — gameweek score is converted to a “time.”
  • Long Jump: GWs 3, 4, 5 — based on a team’s highest-scoring player, with some penalty for bonus (“boni”) points.
  • Shot Put: GWs 6, 7, 8 — total points from goalkeepers + defenders are converted to a “distance.”
  • High Jump: GWs 10, 11, 12 — using the gameweek score to set a “target height.”
    5–7. Further events (400 m, 110 m hurdles, Discus) are tied to other GWs later in the season (GW14–15, GW20, GWs 22–24).
  • Entry is done via the forum thread: participants post their FPL team history page, plus optionally which “country / territory / random collection of particles” they represent in the decathlon.
  • The “entry window” closes around GW2’s FPL deadline.
  • The competition disregards “political” debates of real geography: participants can choose any “country / territory” (real or fanciful) to represent.

ii) Story of How the Side-Game Has Progressed over the Opening Gameweeks

  • The side-game was announced by Mystery (a FISO Knight) on 22 July 2025, marking the launch of the 11th FISOlympiad.
  • Mystery laid out the full decathlon schedule (which maps to FPL GWs) and explained how scoring would work, including the formula for “factored points.”
  • By that same day (or shortly after), several FISO users signed up:
    • jimmy ching joined, linking to his FPL history and choosing “France, Île de Batz” as his representation.
    • morganb signed up as well, representing the “Isles of Scilly.”
    • Brightwater also confirmed, using their FPL history link and choosing “Nauru.”
    • Smurphy Paw later joined, representing “Vatican City.”
    • Other entrants include thebillfella, blahblah, zipnolan, Talkie Toaster, Luxmonk, Hogmeister, stripes1973, and wahine, each choosing different “countries” or territories.
  • The first event (100m) was set for Gameweek 2, converting each manager’s GW2 FPL score into a “time” (using the formula time = 12.2 – 0.025 × FactoredPoints).
  • In the next event (Long Jump, covering GWs 3, 4, 5), they track “highest-scoring player” but apply a penalty: if any player in your starting XI gets a red card, own goal or misses a penalty, there’s a “foul jump.”
  • Through GWs 6–8, they will convert defensive-squad (goalkeepers + defenders) points into “shot-put distance.”
  • For GWs 10–12, they have the “High Jump” event: they take a target (based on gameweek score) and convert that into a “height” cleared.
  • The side-game is structured so that all squad members count for these events, not just the starting XI (e.g., in defensive events they include both goalkeepers).
  • Importantly, when calculating decathlon results, they ignore chip effects (like Bench Boost / Triple Captain) to avoid unfair distortions.
  • As of the “sign-up in progress” thread, participants are still joining (or confirming) their entries and territories; the full competitive “decathlon” hasn’t wrapped yet, and further Gameweek events are still to come per the schedule.

Interpretation / Significance

  • The FISOlympics Decathlon is a long-term endurance-style competition, rewarding consistency and squad depth — not just week-to-week luck.
  • Because it converts FPL performance into athletic-style “events,” it attracts users who enjoy meta-challenges beyond standard league play.
  • The variety of “countries / territories” chosen by participants reflects the playful and imaginative side of FISO’s community: some pick real places, others whimsical ones.
  • By ignoring chips in the scoring, the game encourages pure performance, rather than “chip gaming.”
  • The layered structure (10 different events across ~24 GWs) ensures many FPL managers remain engaged throughout the season.

The Algorithm and the Border: How Gambling AI Faces Digital Sovereignty Laws

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Gambling once ran on math; now it runs on machine learning and lawmakers are catching up. Personalization engines, dynamic odds, and fraud controls depend on data moving across regions, clouds, and vendors. Cross-border data laws now set the outer limits, while Gambling AI regulation defines what can be profiled, optimized, or blocked. The clash is simple: global models meet national rules.

Digital platforms work because models learn from pooled behavior millions of sessions, chargebacks, and bonus outcomes. The more diverse the training set, the better the predictions. Digital sovereignty debates ask who owns those flows, where they live, and who audits the logic inside. That tension sits at the heart of Digital sovereignty in gaming today.

How AI Shapes the Modern Gambling Ecosystem

In production iGaming stacks, AI drives odds, player segmentation, AML/fraud signals, and safer-play analytics. Retention teams use predictive churn models; promo engines tune reward size and timing for ROI; fraud pipelines score devices, payments, and behavior in real time. These systems scale because they learn from broad, multi-market data.

  • Core applications you’ll see live: dynamic pricing/odds, next-best-offer ranking, bonus abuse detection, and early-risk flags for responsible play.
  • Typical signals: session length, bet cadence, payment velocity, device/geo mix, chargeback history, and prior bonus outcomes.
  • Model loop: ingest, label, train, A/B test in a holdout market, then promote to mainline when uplift holds.

Most architectures centralize training to keep accuracy high; splitting data reduces variance coverage and hurts lift. That’s why operators abstract storage and training into shared cloud stacks even when brands differ. The trade-off becomes sharper as more countries wall off data.

The Rise of Digital Sovereignty in Gambling Regulation

Digital sovereignty means a state’s control over data location, algorithmic transparency, and oversight within its borders. It’s no longer theory: parliaments legislate where you store, how you explain, and when you hand logs to authorities. Gambling AI regulation borrows from general AI and data-protection laws, then layers gaming rules on top.

  • Europe: GDPR governs transfers (adequacy, SCCs), while the EU AI Act adds risk-based duties transparency for limited-risk tools and stricter rules for high-risk systems. Timelines phase in through 2025–2026, with full effect following thereafter.
  • Asia: a patchwork strict residency in some markets alongside content restrictions; operators often run per-country stacks.
  • LatAm/Africa: early AI ethics and data bills are arriving; regulators look to EU templates while tailoring for local oversight.

For teams planning roadmaps, Digital sovereignty in gaming means architecture choices are regulatory choices: your data map, transfer mechanism, and explainability plan are part of the license conversation.

The Border Problem: Data Localization vs. Machine Learning

Data-localization rules aim to keep citizens’ information inside national clouds. For gambling, that can fragment training sets: fewer examples per edge case, less robust fraud baselines, and weaker uplift for retention models. Operators licensed in Malta, for instance, often process EU user data on hyperscalers; moving or duplicating those pipelines to in-country regions changes both cost and model quality.

  • What changes under Cross-border data laws: fewer lawful transfer paths (no adequacy? use SCCs + extra safeguards), more audits, and stricter vendor gating.
  • Impact on accuracy: siloed datasets reduce diversity and can slow AI diffusion and adoption especially in smaller markets.

Federated learning softens the hit by training locally and sharing gradients, not raw data. It protects residency while preserving some global learning signal useful where Digital sovereignty in gaming is strict but performance still matters.

Transparency, Bias, and Accountability

As automated offers and risk scores touch players, regulators ask three questions: Why that decision? Was it fair? Who’s accountable? Under the AI Act, providers and deployers must document data sources, explain key factors, and add human oversight when decisions affect rights or finances. In practice, marketing and risk teams need clear audit trails and player-facing summaries.

  • Minimum package: model card (purpose, data, limits), bias checks on vulnerable cohorts, and a “Why this offer?” explainer.
  • Operations: periodic back-tests, drift alerts, and a human-in-the-loop to override automated actions when signals conflict.
  • Records: retention of versions, features, and decision logs aligned to privacy rules.

Publishing simplified logic paths and safer-play triggers can reset trust even a mid-size operator can lead here. It’s also the quickest win for AI compliance for online casinos, because explainability reduces complaints and speeds regulator reviews.

Industry Response and the Path Forward

Forward-leaning teams are restructuring their stacks to comply without losing lift. The pattern is “local where required, global where allowed,” backed by privacy engineering and strong vendor governance. Cloud choices alone won’t fix it; the model lifecycle must change.

  • Federated training: local nodes learn on in-country data; a central server aggregates updates. Accuracy stays competitive without moving raw records.
  • Edge processing & minimization: compute on device/region, log only what’s necessary, rotate identifiers, and compress features before transfer.
  • Compliance by design: map data flows, attach legal basis/transfer tool, tag model risk level, and automate DPIAs.

Expect more interoperability guides from standard-setters and a clearer calendar as the AI Act staggers in. Platforms like Winshark exemplify how treating AI compliance for online casinos as a core product capability not just a checkbox enables faster innovation and smoother adaptation to digital sovereignty laws.

Conclusion

Gambling’s “dealer” is now algorithmic and must play by sovereign rules. Gambling AI regulation will shape not just ethics but win-rates for fraud and retention models. Operators that align early on residency, explainability, and human oversight will move faster when audits arrive, and players will feel the difference.

Building your data-map and model register now saves quarters later. If you’re planning a new market or platform upgrade, run a two-week “residency & transparency sprint” and present the gaps to your compliance lead before you scale.