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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, your daily FPL briefing. I'm Archer, and here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes to smash Gameweek Eighteen. Boxing Day is here, deadline is tonight at six thirty, and we've got ten fixtures packed into three days. Let's get straight into it.
News Bulletin. Bruno Fernandes is injured with a hamstring problem, return date unknown. The Portuguese midfielder managed just forty-five minutes against Aston Villa before picking up the knock. At nineteen point six percent ownership and over one point three million transfers out already, managers are fleeing. With Manchester United facing Newcastle on Friday night, this is a huge blow. Haaland is the story of Gameweek Seventeen. Two goals, one assist, three bonus points, and sixteen fantasy points in the thrashing of West Ham. The Norwegian machine is firing again with nineteen goals this season. At seventy-four percent ownership and nine point nine expected points against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, he's essential. Finally, Arsenal kept a clean sheet at Everton, with Raya collecting seven points including a bonus. Brighton visit the Emirates on Saturday, and with Arsenal's defence tightening up, their assets are back in focus.
Top Three Transfers In. Number one, Erling Haaland. Fifteen point one million pounds, seventy-four point two percent ownership, fifty-seven thousand transfers in. Haaland played the full ninety against West Ham and delivered sixteen points with two goals and an assist. He now has nineteen goals this season across all competitions. Against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, he faces a side that conceded three at home to Fulham. With nine point nine expected points, Haaland is the standout captain choice for Gameweek Eighteen. Verdict: Essential. If you don't own him, you're taking a massive risk.
Number two, Trevoh Chalobah. Five point five million pounds, nineteen percent ownership, one hundred and twenty-five thousand transfers in. The Chelsea defender has eight clean sheets this season and ninety-four total points. He played ninety minutes in the draw at Newcastle, bringing his points per game to five point nine. Chelsea face Aston Villa on Saturday evening, and with six clean sheets in their last ten, Enzo Maresca's backline is solid. At five point five million, Chalobah offers premium defender output at a mid-price. Verdict: Good. Chelsea's fixtures turn after Boxing Day, but he's a strong short-term hold.
Number three, Phil Foden. Nine million pounds, forty-one point three percent ownership, two hundred and seventy-three thousand transfers in. Foden started and played ninety minutes against West Ham, picking up three points from the clean sheet. His form rating of eleven point six is elite, and he's delivered seven goals and two assists this season. Facing Nottingham Forest away on Saturday with twelve point one expected points, Foden is primed for returns. Pep Guardiola has him playing centrally now, maximizing his goal threat. Verdict: Essential. At nine million with Manchester City's attack clicking, he's a must-own midfielder.
Top Three Transfers Out. Number one, Bruno Fernandes. Nine point two million pounds, nineteen point six percent ownership, one point three million transfers out. Fernandes is injured with a hamstring issue, no return date confirmed. He managed just forty-five minutes against Villa, collecting one point before being withdrawn. With Manchester United's fixtures congested over the festive period, rushing him back could worsen the injury. At nine point two million, his price tag demands consistent returns. Verdict: Sell. Free up funds and move to fit midfielders. Don't wait for updates.
Number two, Bukayo Saka. Ten point three million pounds, twenty-two point one percent ownership, one hundred and sixty-four thousand transfers out. Saka played the full ninety at Everton but managed just three points from the clean sheet. His form rating of five point eight is well below his price tag. With four goals and four assists this season, his output hasn't matched expectations. Arsenal face Brighton on Saturday, a tougher test than Everton. At ten point three million, you need more than occasional clean sheet points. Verdict: Hold. Brighton concede chances, so give him one more week before deciding.
Number three, Bruno Guimaraes. Seven million pounds, thirteen point five percent ownership, one hundred and fifty-six thousand transfers out. The Newcastle midfielder drew at Chelsea, playing ninety minutes for just two points. Five goals and four assists this season sound decent, but his points per game of five point two doesn't justify seven million. Newcastle face Manchester United on Friday night, and their midfield has looked toothless recently. With better options at this price point, managers are moving on. Verdict: Sell. Use the funds elsewhere. Newcastle's attack isn't firing.
Differential Picks. Lewis Miley, four point four million pounds, three point one percent ownership. The Newcastle midfielder started and played ninety minutes at Chelsea, collecting four points. At just four point four million, he's the perfect enabler who actually plays. With one goal and two assists this season, he chips in occasionally. Manchester United away on Friday is tough, but at this price, you're not expecting hauls every week. One to watch if you need budget.
Boubacar Kamara, four point nine million pounds, zero point six percent ownership. The Aston Villa midfielder played eighty-seven minutes at Manchester United, collecting two points. He has one goal and three assists this season with four clean sheets. Villa face Chelsea on Saturday, and at under one percent ownership, a goal involvement would be differential gold. Five point two expected points for Gameweek Eighteen makes him a sneaky punt. Worth considering if you're chasing mini-league rivals.
Captaincy and Key Tip. The captain pick is obvious: Erling Haaland. Nottingham Forest away, nine point nine expected points, and he's just smashed sixteen points last gameweek. With seventy-four percent ownership, not captaining him is dangerous. One key tip: check team news before Friday's deadline. With fixtures coming thick and fast, rotation is real. Don't get caught with a non-playing eleven.
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That's your daily FPL briefing. Make your moves, captain Haaland, and get ready for Boxing Day chaos. Subscribe at whogotthepoints dot com for tomorrow's review. Good luck in Gameweek Eighteen.