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Your daily dose of Premier League insights - powered by data, driven by AI. From top transfer tips to captain picks, we break it all down in under 10 minutes.
Welcome to Who Got The Points? I'm Archer, and here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes. Gameweek eighteen is wrapped, Gameweek nineteen is looming with a Tuesday deadline, and we've got transfers, injuries, and some absolutely explosive performances to break down. Let's get straight into it.
Quick news bulletin. The injury list is growing, folks. Dan Ballard missed Sunderland's match and remains out. Crystal Palace's Chris Richards also didn't feature through injury, leaving their defense paper thin. Meanwhile, Marc Cucurella picked up a knock in Chelsea's loss to Aston Villa. Matty Cash picked up a suspension after his red card, so he's out for Gameweek nineteen. And Gabriel Jesus? David Moyes gave positive noises, so he could be back in contention soon. Finally, Sepp van den Berg took a knock for Brentford, so monitor that situation closely.
Right, let's talk transfers in. These are the three players flying into squads ahead of the Tuesday deadline.
First up, Rayan Cherki. Six point seven million pounds, eleven point two percent owned, and an absolute explosion of two hundred and thirty-five thousand transfers in. This Man City midfielder delivered thirteen points in Gameweek eighteen with a goal, an assist, and maximum bonus against Nottingham Forest. He's played eighty-eight minutes, started the match, and looks absolutely nailed in Pep Guardiola's midfield. Eight assists this season already, and with Man City facing Sunderland away on New Year's Day, he's got ten point five expected points for that fixture. Verdict? Essential if you don't own him yet. This is the budget midfield enabler that unlocks your entire structure.
Next, Hugo Ekitike. Nine point one million pounds, thirty-four point eight percent owned, with one hundred and thirty-five thousand managers bringing him in. The Liverpool forward grabbed an assist against Wolves, playing eighty-five minutes in that two-one win. Eight goals and two assists this season gives him genuine goal threat, and Liverpool face Leeds at Anfield on New Year's Day. That's a fixture screaming for goals, with Ekitike carrying seven point five expected points. His form rating of seven point zero and consistent minutes make him a premium forward option you can trust. Verdict? Good. Not quite essential like Cherki, but a smart forward pick if you're moving away from the Haaland template.
Third transfer in, Declan Rice. Seven point two million pounds, twenty-six point one percent ownership, seventy-five thousand transfers in. Arsenal's midfielder grabbed another assist in the Brighton win, played the full ninety minutes, and now has seven assists this season. That's elite creativity from a midfielder priced at just over seven million. Arsenal face Aston Villa at home in Gameweek nineteen, and Rice carries six point two expected points. Eight clean sheets this season means defensive returns are always possible too. Verdict? Good. Arsenal's fixtures are mixed, but Rice offers consistency and set-piece threat that justifies his price point.
Now for transfers out. Who are managers dumping?
Erling Haaland. Fifteen point one million pounds, seventy-four point two percent owned, eight thousand five hundred and eighty transfers out. Yes, you heard that right. Just two points against Nottingham Forest, playing ninety minutes but blanking completely. Nineteen goals this season, sure, but that price tag is crippling your squad structure. Eight point seven expected points for Gameweek nineteen against Sunderland sounds good, but can you afford the flexibility you're losing elsewhere? Verdict? Hold. Don't knee-jerk him out after one blank. Sunderland away is still a great fixture, and he remains the highest-scoring player in the game with one hundred and fifty-three points. But if you never bought him, don't rush in now.
Second transfer out, Phil Foden. Nine million pounds, forty-one percent owned, one hundred and fourteen thousand transfers out. Two points against Forest after playing the full ninety minutes. Fifty-six thousand brought him in, but double that are shipping him out. Seven goals this season, but the consistency just isn't there. Ten point five expected points for Gameweek nineteen suggests upside, but he's burned too many managers recently. Verdict? Sell if you need funds. Cherki offers better value at two point three million pounds cheaper with more consistent minutes and better form.
Third out, Bukayo Saka. Ten point three million pounds, twenty-one point six percent owned, forty-five thousand transfers out. Seven points against Brighton with an assist and two bonus isn't bad, but managers are moving sideways. Four goals and five assists this season from ninety minutes every week is solid but unspectacular for a ten million pound midfielder. Seven expected points against Villa is decent. Verdict? Keep. Don't sell Saka. He's Arsenal's most consistent attacker and plays every minute. If you have him, hold. If you don't, there are better priorities right now.
Differential picks for the brave. These are all under ten percent owned.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Five point eight million pounds, eight point eight percent owned. Eight points in Gameweek eighteen with a goal for Leeds, and he's absolutely flying. Eight goals this season, eight point two expected points against Liverpool at Anfield. Yes, it's a tough fixture, but at that price with that form, he's a punt worth considering.
Ollie Watkins. Eight point five million pounds, seven point four percent owned, but look at this, twelve points in Gameweek eighteen coming off the bench for just thirty-two minutes against Chelsea, scoring twice with maximum bonus. Five goals this season, five point three expected points against Arsenal. If you're brave and want a differential captain, Watkins could absolutely explode.
Raul Jimenez. Six point three million pounds, two point four percent ownership. Nine points against West Ham with a goal and clean sheet. Four goals and three assists this season, plays ninety minutes every week for Fulham. Budget forward who could be your fifth mid enabler.
Captaincy and final tip. It's Cherki for Gameweek nineteen. Ten point five expected points against Sunderland, in red-hot form, and only eleven percent of managers have him captained. That's differential gold. Want to win your fantasy premier league mini leagues? Join Fantasy Football Hub today with thirty percent off using our link in the show notes. That's it for today. Subscribe at whogotthepoints.com. Let's go get those points.