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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 daily fantasy premier league podcast that cuts through the noise and gives you exactly what you need to know. I'm your host, and here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes. Gameweek twenty-one is wrapped up, and we're looking ahead to Gameweek twenty-two with the deadline hitting Saturday morning at eleven hundred hours. We've got Manchester derby drama, Chelsea injury concerns, and some absolutely explosive differential picks that could swing your mini-league. Let's dive straight in.
Right, quick news bulletin. Chelsea have major injury worries heading into their clash with Brentford on Saturday. Palmer and James both missed Gameweek twenty-one's defeat at Fulham, and manager Enzo Maresca is keeping tight-lipped on their availability. If Palmer sits out again, that's a seven point five million pound headache for twenty-five percent of managers. Monitor the press conferences closely. Second, Haaland is reportedly exhausted according to recent reports, with Man City facing Man Utd in the early kickoff on Saturday. He blanked again in Gameweek twenty-one with just two points against Brighton. Third, Blank Gameweek thirty-one is looming large on the horizon. Start planning your squad structure now, particularly around which teams will have fixtures. This affects long-term transfer strategy massively. Finally, West Ham have signed two new forwards at five point five million pounds each, but they're unlikely to be instantly FPL relevant given their price point and settling-in period.
Let's talk transfers in, and we're starting with the player everyone's bringing in. Thiago, Brentford forward, seven point one million pounds, thirty-four point eight percent ownership and rising fast. Four hundred and seventy-five thousand transfers in this week alone. In Gameweek twenty-one, he bagged a brace against Sunderland, playing eighty-one minutes and collecting maximum bonus for twelve points. That's sixteen goals in twenty-one appearances this season. He's absolutely electric. The Bees face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, and with the Blues' defensive injuries mounting, this could be another haul. Verdict: Essential. If you don't own him, you're playing catch-up.
Next up, Bruno Guimaraes, Newcastle midfielder, seven point two million pounds, twenty-two point one percent owned. Three hundred and sixty-three thousand transfers in. Bruno delivered eleven points in Gameweek twenty-one with a goal and an assist in that wild four-three victory over Leeds. That's eight goals and five assists this season. Newcastle face Wolves away on Sunday, and the Magpies are flying under Eddie Howe. Bruno's on set pieces, he's got goal threat, and he's consistently delivering. With eight point two expected points for the captaincy conversation too. Verdict: Essential if you can afford the upgrade. He's Box-to-Box brilliance personified.
Third transfer in, Kelleher, Brentford goalkeeper, four point five million pounds, nine point seven percent owned. Eighty-five thousand transfers in this week. Now, he's kept five clean sheets this season, and in Gameweek twenty-one, he made crucial saves to earn thirteen points with a clean sheet and bonus against Sunderland. At four point five million pounds, he's incredible value rotating with your other keeper. Brentford's defensive record is improving, and for that price, he's a set-and-forget option. Verdict: Good. Perfect enabler who actually delivers points.
Transfers out now. First on the chopping block, Palmer. Chelsea, eight point eight million pounds midfielder. If he's confirmed out injured, you need to move fast. He's missed one game already, and with Chelsea facing Brentford's solid defense, even if fit, it's not the dream fixture. Twenty-five percent ownership means price drops are coming. The question is timing. If the press conference confirms he's out, sell immediately. If doubtful, hold one more day for clarity. Verdict: Sell if injured, hold if fit.
Second transfer out, Dorgu, Man Utd defender, four point two million pounds, seven percent owned. Forty-five thousand transfers out. Yes, he got an assist in Gameweek twenty-one playing ninety minutes in the two-two draw with Burnley, but Man Utd's defense is a mess. Nineteen goals conceded in twenty-one games. Just two clean sheets all season. He's dropped three ticks in price already. With United facing Man City in the derby, another battering could be coming. Verdict: Sell. Redirect those funds to Tarkowski at Everton who has eight clean sheets.
Third transfer out, Trossard, Arsenal midfielder, six point nine million pounds, one point seven percent owned. He managed just two points in Gameweek twenty-one, playing sixty-three minutes in the goalless draw with Liverpool. That's the issue. Rotation risk under Mikel Arteta. Five goals and four assists this season sounds decent, but for six point nine million pounds, you need guaranteed minutes. With Arsenal facing Forest away on Saturday, he might not even start. Verdict: Sell. Upgrade to Rice if you want Arsenal coverage, he's nailed on.
Differential time, and we've got some absolute crackers. Aaronson, Leeds midfielder, five point four million pounds, just zero point five percent owned. He exploded in Gameweek twenty-one with two goals against Newcastle for fourteen points including bonus. Four goals and six assists this season. Leeds host Fulham on Saturday, and at that price with that output, he's the ultimate differential. Forty-six thousand managers brought him in already. At under one percent ownership, he's a mini-league winner if he hauls again.
Second differential, Lewis-Potter, Brentford defender, four point nine million pounds, two point four percent owned. Played sixty minutes and kept a clean sheet for six points in Gameweek twenty-one. Two goals, one assist, six clean sheets this season. He's classified as a defender but plays as a wing-back, giving you attacking returns and clean sheet potential. Twenty-two thousand transfers in. With Brentford's fixtures turning, he's the ultimate bench enabler who might outscore your starters.
Third differential, Matheus Nunes, Man City defender, five point five million pounds, four point six percent owned. Seven clean sheets, one goal, four assists this season. City face United on Saturday, and while he only managed two points in Gameweek twenty-one, he played seventy-two minutes. At his price, with City's upside, he's worth a punt for managers chasing rank. Sixty-eight thousand have already moved for him.
Captaincy pick: Salah remains the obvious choice with Liverpool hosting Burnley on Saturday. But if you're chasing in your mini-league, Thiago against Chelsea's injury-hit defense is the explosive differential captain call. One key tip: Don't waste your free transfer this week. Gameweek twenty-three has blank fixtures coming, so every transfer counts toward your squad structure. Plan two weeks ahead.
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That's your lot for today. Gameweek twenty-two deadline is Saturday morning at eleven hundred hours. Make your moves, trust your gut, and remember: in fantasy football, fortune favors the brave. Subscribe at whogotthepoints.com for daily updates, and we'll see you tomorrow with more FPL insights. Good luck, and may your differentials haul.