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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 Fifteen is done and dusted, and we've got a defensive masterclass to analyze today. Before we dive into transfers, let's cover the essential news you need for Gameweek Sixteen.
First up, Arsenal team news. Declan Rice is back in contention after missing Gameweek Fifteen. William Saliba also trained fully and looks set to return. Leandro Trossard remains a doubt though, so monitor those press conferences closely. Second, Yoane Wissa is facing a late fitness test at Brentford. Keith Andrews hasn't confirmed his availability, so if you're relying on him, have a backup plan. Third, twenty-two players are sitting on four yellow cards and one booking away from a one-match ban. Check your squad carefully because suspensions could wreck your Gameweek Sixteen plans. Fourth, over twenty-three percent of managers are considering their Free Hit chip this week. The fixtures aren't particularly compelling for mass chip usage, but if your squad is in trouble, it's an option. Finally, Man City bounced back with a three-nil win over Sunderland, keeping a clean sheet in the process. Pep Guardiola's side face Crystal Palace next, and their defensive assets are back in focus.
Now let's talk transfers. Who's coming in hot?
Number three on transfers in is Phil Foden at eight point six million pounds. He's gained over eight hundred and eighty-six thousand transfers this week and sits at twenty-six point nine percent ownership. Started against Sunderland, played sixty-eight minutes, scored one, assisted one, kept a clean sheet, and collected twelve points with a bonus point included. That's six clean sheets this season and six goals. Verdict: Essential. City are finding form, and Foden's twelve expected points against Crystal Palace makes him captain material. With Arsenal away to Wolves also looking tasty, Foden versus Palace feels like the safer captaincy route.
Number two is Bruno Guimarães at six point nine million pounds. He's attracted over four hundred thousand transfers in and now sits at twelve point nine percent ownership. Started and played the full ninety against Burnley, scored one goal, and collected ten points with three bonus. That's five goals this season and four clean sheets for a midfielder priced under seven million. Verdict: Good. Newcastle face Sunderland in a massive derby next, and Bruno's defensive contributions combined with goal threat make him excellent value. His form rating of seven point eight reflects consistent returns.
Number one on transfers in is Bruno Fernandes at nine point one million pounds. Over three hundred and sixteen thousand managers brought him in after his Gameweek Fifteen explosion. Started and played ninety minutes against Wolves, scored two goals, assisted one, and racked up eighteen points with three bonus. Four goals and six assists this season from midfield, and his form rating of eight point eight is elite territory. Verdict: Essential. Man United face Bournemouth on Monday night, and Ruben Amorim has unlocked something special in Bruno. At twenty-one point six percent ownership, he's still not in the majority of squads. That needs to change.
Now the players heading for the exit door.
Number three on transfers out is Marc Guéhi at five point two million pounds. He's lost over forty-seven thousand managers despite scoring eight points in Gameweek Fifteen. Started the full ninety at Fulham, scored a goal, but couldn't keep a clean sheet. Six clean sheets and two goals this season at massive thirty-six point eight percent ownership. Verdict: Hold. Yes, Palace face City next which looks grim, but then Leeds and Fulham follow. Oliver Glasner's defence has tightened up with six clean sheets in fifteen games. Don't knee-jerk sell your most owned defender.
Number two is Thiago at seven million pounds. Over forty thousand transfers out after a two-point return against Spurs. Played the full ninety but failed to find the net for the first time in ages. Eleven goals this season keeps him relevant, but blank against Tottenham hurt. Verdict: Keep. Brentford face Leeds on Sunday, and Thiago's eleven goals in fifteen games speaks for itself. One blank doesn't change his elite output. His thirty-two point one percent ownership shows most managers understand his value.
Number one on transfers out is James Tarkowski at five point four million pounds. Only sixteen thousand moved him out, which surprises me after his nine-point haul. Started ninety minutes against Nottingham Forest, kept a clean sheet, and earned two bonus points. Six clean sheets this season makes him Everton's defensive rock. Verdict: Keep. David Moyes has solidified that backline, and Chelsea away isn't ideal, but seventeen goals conceded in fifteen games is top-half form. At six point nine percent ownership, he's undervalued, not overvalued.
Differential picks time. Three players under ten percent ownership who could explode.
Rayan Cherki at six point four million pounds and just three point eight percent owned. Started eighty-one minutes for Man City against Sunderland, delivered two assists, kept a clean sheet, and earned three bonus points for twelve total. Six assists this season in limited minutes. City face Palace next, and if Cherki starts, he's a serious differential captain option.
Jan Paul van Hecke at four point five million pounds and three point three percent ownership. Started ninety minutes against West Ham, assisted, and grabbed five points. Three goals and one assist from defence this season. Brighton visit Liverpool, which looks tough, but at his price, he's just a hold. The ceiling is there with three goals already.
Maxence De Cuyper at four point three million pounds and only two percent owned. Started seventy-one minutes, kept a clean sheet, earned two bonus points for eight total. Two clean sheets and two goals from defence. Brighton's fixtures beyond Liverpool improve dramatically. At four point three million, he's the ultimate bench enabler who occasionally starts and hauls.
Captaincy for Gameweek Sixteen. Phil Foden against Crystal Palace gets my armband. Twelve expected points, City's form turning, and Palace conceded two at Fulham. The alternatives are Mohamed Salah at home to Brighton or Bruno Fernandes on Monday night against Bournemouth, but Foden feels like the sweet spot of form, fixtures, and minutes security.
One key tip: Check your defensive coverage carefully. Gameweek Fifteen showed us that clean sheets are available, especially for City, Everton, and Tottenham. Make sure you're not overstacked on attacking assets at the expense of defensive stability. Six of the top ten scoring players this week came from defence or kept clean sheets.
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