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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, the FPL podcast that cuts through the noise and gets straight to what matters. I'm Archer, and in the next seven minutes, you'll get everything you need to dominate Gameweek twenty-six. Gameweek twenty-five is still rolling, but we're already looking ahead. The deadline for Gameweek twenty-six is Tuesday, the tenth of February at six p.m. That's a midweek round, so act fast. Let's dive in.
First, the news bulletin. Murillo of Nottingham Forest missed their match against Leeds and is listed as doubtful with a calf injury. Sean Dyche rates him at seventy-five percent to play, but with two million managers dumping him, the doubt is real. If you own him, monitor the team news closely. Ayari of Brighton is injured with a shoulder problem and has no return date. Two thousand managers shipped him out already, so avoid. And finally, Calvert-Lewin at Everton is reportedly hungry for more goals after his recent form. David Moyes has him firing, and with decent fixtures ahead, he's one to watch.
Now, let's talk transfers. First up, the top three players you should be bringing in for Gameweek twenty-six.
Number one: Rice of Arsenal. Seven point five million pounds, thirty-three point six percent owned. Rice is the engine room of Arsenal's title charge. He's picked up one hundred and twenty-nine points this season with four goals and seven assists. His expected points for Gameweek twenty-six against Sunderland are six. Arsenal have been solid defensively with eleven clean sheets, and Rice offers goal threat from midfield. With five thousand managers backing him this week, the momentum is clear. Verdict: essential buy. If you don't own Rice, fix that now.
Number two: Saliba of Arsenal. Six million pounds, thirteen point one percent owned. Another Arsenal defender worth considering. Saliba has kept nine clean sheets this season and scored seventy-six points. His expected points for Gameweek twenty-six are a massive ten point eight, the highest among defenders. Arsenal face Sunderland away and then Brentford, both winnable games. At six million, he's premium value for a top-four defence. Nearly six thousand managers have brought him in. Verdict: good buy for defensive stability.
Number three: Zubimendi of Arsenal. Five point two million pounds, two point six percent owned. A midfielder who plays deeper but offers clean sheet potential. Ninety-one points this season with four goals, one assist, and twelve clean sheets. His expected points are nine point six for Gameweek twenty-six. Arsenal's fixtures are excellent, and at five point two million, he's affordable. Nearly five thousand transfers in shows growing interest. Verdict: good buy if you need Arsenal coverage on a budget.
Now the flip side. Here are the top three players you should be moving out.
Number one: Ayari of Brighton. Four point eight million pounds, one percent owned. Injured with a shoulder problem and no return date. Zero expected points. Two thousand managers have already sold him, and you should too if he's somehow in your squad. Verdict: sell immediately. No point holding an injured player with no timeline.
Number two: Murillo of Nottingham Forest. Five point two million pounds, two point two percent owned. Doubtful with a calf injury and didn't feature against Leeds. Only three point four expected points even if he plays. Nearly one thousand transfers out this week. Forest's fixtures aren't great either, with Wolves next. Verdict: sell now. The uncertainty isn't worth it.
Number three: Brobbey of Sunderland. Five point five million pounds, one point four percent owned. Picked up fifty-eight points with five goals and one assist, but his form has dipped to four point five. Expected points are just four against Arsenal, a tough fixture. Eight hundred managers are selling. Sunderland face Arsenal and then Liverpool in Gameweek twenty-seven. Verdict: sell if you need funds. Better options exist at this price.
Time for differential picks. These are low-owned players who could explode in Gameweek twenty-six.
First, Justin of Leeds. Three point nine million pounds, zero point six percent owned. He started and played ninety minutes against Forest, grabbing an assist and picking up seven points including two bonus. Leeds face Chelsea next, not the easiest fixture, but at three point nine million, he's a bargain enabler who's actually contributing. Six point two expected points is solid for a budget defender.
Second, Barry of Everton. Five point seven million pounds, one point three percent owned. Five goals this season and seven clean sheets. Everton face Bournemouth next, and David Moyes has them organized. Expected points of four point eight. If you need a budget forward with decent fixtures, Barry offers value.
Captaincy for Gameweek twenty-six. The standout pick is Rice of Arsenal. Six expected points against Sunderland, excellent form with one hundred and twenty-nine points, and Arsenal are flying. If you're bold, consider Gyökeres of Arsenal at eight point seven million. He has six point four expected points and could haul against weaker opposition. But Rice is the safer choice.
One key tip: Don't sleep on Arsenal's double fixtures in the coming weeks. They face Sunderland, Brentford, and then Wolves. Triple up on Arsenal assets if you can. Rice, Saliba, and Gyökeres could be the template.
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That's your lot for today. Quick, actionable, no fluff. Get your transfers done before that Tuesday deadline. Subscribe at whogotthepoints.com and we'll see you tomorrow with more FPL gold. I'm Archer, and remember, in fantasy football, points are everything.