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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.
Here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes — Gameweek thirty-eight is done and dusted, the two thousand and twenty-five slash twenty-six season is officially over, and we have a champion. Let's get into it.
First, the big news off the pitch — Erik Ibsen has been crowned the two thousand and twenty-five slash twenty-six FPL champion, becoming the first debutant to win the overall title in over a decade. Incredible story. On the pitch, it was a dramatic final day. Man City rotated heavily against Aston Villa and paid the price, losing two-one. Arsenal also rotated against Crystal Palace but still won one-nil. Salah started for Liverpool in their one-all draw with Brentford. And Raya and Rice both had zero minutes in Gameweek thirty-eight, suggesting they were rested by Arsenal — keep that in mind as we look back at the season. Sunderland ended their campaign with a two-one win over Chelsea — what a season for the newly promoted side. And Man Utd thrashed Brighton three-nil to finish the season on a high.
Right, let's talk transfers in. It's the final gameweek so there are no transfers to make — but let's reflect on who delivered and who to target when the new season kicks off.
First up, Watkins of Aston Villa. Eight point seven million pounds, thirteen percent ownership. What a way to end the season — two goals and three bonus points in Gameweek thirty-eight as Villa beat Man City two-one. That's thirteen points in his final game. He finishes the season with sixteen goals and four assists, one hundred and sixty-seven total points. An eight point zero form rating. If he carries this into next season, he will be a must-own premium forward. Verdict — Essential for season planning.
Second, Senesi of Bournemouth. Five point two million pounds, twenty-two percent ownership. He played the full ninety minutes in Gameweek thirty-eight but didn't add to his tally in the draw with Nott'm Forest. However, his season numbers are outstanding — eleven clean sheets, six assists, one hundred and seventy-five total points, and a seven point zero form rating. At five point two million pounds, he is exceptional value. Verdict — Essential in your plans for next season.
Third, Flemming of Burnley. Five point three million pounds, just zero point eight percent ownership. He scored in Gameweek thirty-eight against Wolves, grabbing nine points with a goal and three bonus. He ends the season with eleven goals and ninety-nine total points at a bargain five point three million pounds. A real differential for those who had him. Verdict — One to watch when the new campaign begins.
Now the transfers out — or rather, the players who disappointed on the final day.
Calvert-Lewin of Leeds. Five point eight million pounds, thirteen point seven percent ownership. He played sixty-eight minutes in the three-nil defeat to West Ham in Gameweek thirty-eight and managed nothing — no goals, no assists, no bonus. Zero points from the final day. Leeds conceded three. He finishes with fourteen goals and one hundred and forty-two total points, which is decent, but the lack of returns in big moments is a concern heading into the off-season. Verdict — Assess his situation carefully before the new season.
Rice of Arsenal. Seven point two million pounds, twenty-three point three percent ownership. He played zero minutes in Gameweek thirty-eight as Arsenal rotated. His season total of one hundred and eighty-four points is excellent — four goals, nine assists, eighteen clean sheets — but the rotation risk is real at Arsenal. Verdict — Hold him for next season but be aware of the rotation risk in big cup weeks.
Szoboszlai of Liverpool. Seven point one million pounds, fifteen point one percent ownership. Played the full ninety minutes against Brentford but drew a blank — no goals, no assists, just two points. He ends the season with six goals, seven assists, and one hundred and sixty points. Decent but not spectacular for his price. Verdict — Hold, but there may be better value options to explore in the off-season.
Now for the differentials — the low-ownership players who caught the eye on the final day.
Awoniyi of Nott'm Forest — just zero point four percent ownership at five point two million pounds. He came on late in the one-all draw with Bournemouth, playing just twenty-eight minutes, so no returns. But four goals and two assists this season at his price point makes him one to monitor. Dirt cheap and with a point to prove next campaign.
Brobbey of Sunderland — zero point nine percent ownership at five point three million pounds. He played sixty minutes and grabbed an assist as Sunderland beat Chelsea two-one. Seven goals and two assists this season. Sunderland have been brilliant and if they stay up next term, Brobbey could be a real budget gem.
Havertz of Arsenal — zero point seven percent ownership at seven point three million pounds. He came on at half time against Crystal Palace and grabbed an assist in the one-nil win. Only two goals and three assists this season, and the minutes have been inconsistent, but as a cheap entry into the Arsenal attack if he gets more game time next season, he is worth monitoring.
For the captaincy — well, Gameweek thirty-eight is done, but if you had Watkins armband for the final day, you were laughing. Two goals and thirteen points. He was the standout performer on the last day of the season. And one final tip — as the off-season begins, build your squad around assets at clubs in European competition next season. Those premium fixtures will drive the big hauls.
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That's a wrap on the two thousand and twenty-five slash twenty-six season here on Who Got The Points. It's been an incredible ride. Subscribe at whogotthepoints.com and we will see you when the new season begins.