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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? — here's everything you need to know in the next seven minutes to nail Gameweek twenty-seven.
Right then, let's get into the news. The biggest story today — Bruno G. from Newcastle is out until around the eleventh of April with a hamstring injury. Nearly two hundred thousand managers are already transferring him out this gameweek, and rightly so. With zero expected points for Gameweek twenty-seven, he needs to go. Sell him now before the price drops further.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have made a managerial change — Sean Dyche is out and Vitor Pereira is coming in. That's a massive unknown heading into Gameweek twenty-seven where Forest host Liverpool. New manager bounce or defensive uncertainty? Proceed with caution on Forest assets until we see how Pereira sets up his side.
Also in the news — updates from the Arsenal camp suggest Calafiori and Havertz have fitness concerns, so keep a close eye on team news before the deadline on Saturday the twenty-first of February at one thirty in the afternoon. Arsenal face Spurs in the Sunday lunchtime derby, so those players could be crucial.
Now, Wednesday's special theme — defensive contribution points in Gameweek twenty-six. And one player absolutely stood out. Semenyo at Man City delivered a stunning fourteen points — a goal, an assist, a clean sheet, and three bonus points. Simply outstanding. He's your defensive AND attacking hybrid that FPL dreams are made of. More on him in the transfers section.
Defensively, Hill from Bournemouth put in a nine-point haul — an assist, two bonus points, and ninety minutes on the pitch. At just four-point-zero million pounds, that's phenomenal value. And Palmer at Chelsea earned twelve points with a goal, assist, and three bonus points in midfield — proving midfielders can rack up serious contribution points across both ends of the pitch.
Now let's talk transfers in. Who should you be bringing in this week?
First up — Semenyo at Man City. Seven-point-nine million pounds, owned by forty-nine-point-nine percent. He bagged fourteen points in Gameweek twenty-six — goal, assist, clean sheet, three bonus. He's now scored thirteen goals and six assists this season. Man City host Newcastle in Gameweek twenty-seven in what looks like a difficult fixture on paper at difficulty rating five, but Semenyo's all-round threat makes him essential regardless. If you don't own him, that's a major problem. Verdict: Essential.
Next — João Pedro at Chelsea. Seven-point-seven million pounds, owned by forty-five-point-eight percent. He delivered ten points in Gameweek twenty-six — a goal and an assist against Leeds. That's ten goals and eight assists this season. Chelsea host Burnley in Gameweek twenty-seven — a difficulty rating of just one for Chelsea. This is a golden fixture for a player absolutely flying at the moment. His expected points for Gameweek twenty-seven stand at eleven points. Verdict: Essential.
Third transfer in — Hill from Bournemouth. Four-point-zero million pounds, just three-point-two percent ownership. He delivered nine points in Gameweek twenty-six with an assist and two bonus points. Three clean sheets and three assists this season from a defender at budget price. Bournemouth head to West Ham in Gameweek twenty-seven — a manageable fixture. At that price you're getting a bench cover that could start racking up serious returns. Verdict: Good.
Now, transfers out. Who needs to go before Saturday's deadline?
First — Bruno G. from Newcastle. Seven-point-zero million pounds, eleven-point-two percent ownership. Hamstring injury means he's not back until around the eleventh of April. Zero expected points for Gameweek twenty-seven. Nearly two hundred thousand managers already cutting their losses. His price will fall further. There is absolutely no reason to hold on. Verdict: Sell immediately.
Second — Cunha from Man Utd. Eight-point-one million pounds, eight-point-five percent. He played sixty-eight minutes against West Ham and scored just two points. Man Utd drew one-one and Cunha showed nothing. He goes to Everton in Gameweek twenty-seven — a tricky away fixture rated at difficulty three. With forty-three thousand transfers out already this week, momentum is against him. Verdict: Sell.
Third — B.Fernandes from Man Utd. Nine-point-eight million pounds, thirty-six-point-seven percent ownership. He also blanked with just two points in the West Ham draw despite playing ninety minutes. At nearly ten million pounds that's unacceptable. The Everton away fixture in Gameweek twenty-seven doesn't scream premium return either. With twelve assists this season he's clearly capable but the form and fixture combo right now says look elsewhere. Verdict: Hold if you need the armband option, but consider moving funds to Palmer or Semenyo.
Now, differentials — under ten percent ownership, who could haul in Gameweek twenty-seven?
Rayan at Bournemouth — five-point-five million pounds, just zero-point-nine percent ownership. He scored in Gameweek twenty-six, picking up six points, and his form rating of six-point-three is excellent. He's barely owned but Bournemouth have been in fine attacking form. West Ham away in Gameweek twenty-seven — this could be the gameweek Rayan explodes onto the radar. Sixty-nine thousand managers are already moving for him this week.
Matheus N. at Man City — five-point-four million pounds, three-point-three percent. Eight clean sheets this season, seven assists — that is a genuinely incredible defensive return. He picked up four points in Gameweek twenty-six despite not keeping a clean sheet, getting an assist off the bench. Man City host Newcastle in Gameweek twenty-seven and Pep Guardiola's side are primed to dominate. At five-point-four million pounds this is exceptional value. Watch his minutes though — if he starts, he's gold.
Sarr at Crystal Palace — six-point-four million pounds, three-point-nine percent. Seven clean sheets this season and five goals from midfield makes him a fascinating option. Crystal Palace face Wolves at home in Gameweek twenty-seven — a fixture rated difficulty two for Palace. Under Oliver Glasner, Palace have been defensively solid and Sarr has benefited massively. Worth a punt if you're after a differential with clean sheet potential.
Captaincy — it has to be Semenyo or João Pedro. Man City's Semenyo faces Newcastle at home — his form is electric with fourteen points last week. João Pedro hosts Burnley — a fixture difficulty of one. If you want the safer captain pick, João Pedro against Burnley at home is as close to a guaranteed haul as FPL gets right now. Our captain recommendation for Gameweek twenty-seven: João Pedro. With eleven expected points and Burnley coming to Stamford Bridge, back the in-form forward.
Key tip for the week — watch the Arsenal and Spurs team news closely. The North London derby on Sunday the twenty-second of February is a must-watch fixture and having the right Arsenal assets fit and available could make or break your gameweek.
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