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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.
Here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes to nail your Gameweek thirty-five transfers before Friday's deadline. Let's get into it.
Right, the news bulletin first. Big injury concerns at Arsenal. Both Eze and Havertz came off early in Saturday's one-nil win over Newcastle, and we're waiting on the latest fitness updates. Saka started on the bench for that match but did come on, which is encouraging. Hall was also benched - worth keeping an eye on his situation before you bring in any Arsenal assets. Over at Spurs, both Xavi and Solanke picked up knocks in the one-nil win over Wolves, so check fitness before the Aston Villa fixture in Gameweek thirty-five. And the big one - Salah. There are injury concerns following Liverpool's three-one win over Crystal Palace, with reports suggesting this could even be his final appearance in a Liverpool shirt. That's huge news for FPL managers, especially those planning to captain him going forward. Do NOT captain Salah in Gameweek thirty-five until there's clarity on his fitness.
Now let's talk transfers in for Gameweek thirty-five.
First up - O'Reilly from Man City at five point one million pounds. Fifteen percent ownership and rising fast, with over fifty-two thousand transfers in this gameweek alone. He's been an absolute revelation this season with thirteen clean sheets, five goals, and four assists. Man City face Everton away on Monday the fourth of May, with a difficulty rating of four for Everton, but City have only conceded twenty-one goals all season. His expected points of nine point five for Gameweek thirty-five make him a standout option. Verdict: Essential. If you don't have him, get him in.
Second transfer in - Gibbs-White from Nott'm Forest at seven point six million pounds. Ten percent ownership and climbing, with over eighty-four thousand transfers in this week alone. In Gameweek thirty-four, he bagged a goal, an assist, a clean sheet, and two bonus points for thirteen points total. He now has thirteen goals and three assists this season with a stunning form rating of eleven point seven. Forest face Chelsea away in Gameweek thirty-five, which isn't the easiest, but on this form you cannot ignore him. Expected points of eleven point two. Verdict: Essential. He's been consistently recommended and he keeps delivering.
Third transfer in - Cherki from Man City at six point four million pounds. Ten point eight percent ownership, with nearly sixty-seven thousand transfers in this week. Eleven assists and four goals this season is excellent output for the price. Man City face Everton in Gameweek thirty-five and then Brentford in Gameweek thirty-six - two very playable fixtures. Expected points of eight point two. He was flagged as a differential pick recently but is rapidly moving into must-own territory. Verdict: Good. A smart, budget-friendly way into the City attack.
Now the transfers out.
First sell - Doku. We recommended selling Doku a couple of days ago and that advice stands firm. There's been no strong indication he's nailing down a consistent starting spot, and with premium Man City options like O'Reilly and Cherki delivering consistent returns, the funds can be better spent. Verdict: Sell. Move the money into players who are actually playing.
Second - Salah. This is painful, but the injury concern is real and cannot be ignored. He's been the captain pick all season, but if there's genuine doubt about his fitness and potentially even his future at the club, you cannot afford to hold him going into Gameweek thirty-five, especially with Man Utd at home. Monitor this very closely. If he's confirmed fit, you might hold. But if there's no clarity by Thursday, Verdict: Sell. The risk is too great at this stage of the season.
Third - Truffert. Also flagged as a sell in recent episodes and nothing has changed. With better defensive options available at a similar price point, he offers limited upside. Verdict: Sell. Don't overthink it.
Now for the differentials - players under ten percent ownership who could give you a real edge.
First differential - Pedro Porro from Spurs at five point two million pounds. Only ten point eight percent ownership. He scored nine points in Gameweek thirty-four with a clean sheet and two bonus points. Eight clean sheets this season, three assists. Spurs travel to Aston Villa in Gameweek thirty-five, which is a tough fixture on paper, but Porro's attacking threat from right-back makes him a genuine option. He also has six clean sheets in the last stretch. At five point two million pounds, he offers serious value.
Second differential - Verbruggen from Brighton at four point five million pounds. Only eight point eight percent ownership. Nine clean sheets this season and ninety-five saves, which is a phenomenal tally. Brighton face Newcastle away in Gameweek thirty-five, with both teams rated three for difficulty. A solid mid-table clash where a clean sheet is absolutely on the cards. Expected points of five point seven. If you need a budget goalkeeper upgrade, Verbruggen is your man.
Third differential - Matheus N. from Man City at five point three million pounds. Just two point nine percent ownership. Eleven clean sheets and eight assists this season - that's exceptional for a defender at this price. Expected points of six point two for the Everton fixture. He's quietly been one of the best value defenders in the game and almost nobody owns him. With City's fixtures looking good, now is the time.
Captaincy pick for Gameweek thirty-five. With Salah's fitness in doubt, the armband conversation shifts significantly. Our pick is Gibbs-White. Thirteen points in Gameweek thirty-four, a form rating of eleven point seven, and expected points of eleven point two. He's on fire and he hasn't shown any signs of stopping. If you have him, he's your captain. If you don't, seriously consider bringing him in and giving him the armband. One key tip - check injury updates on Havertz and Eze before the deadline on the first of May. If either is confirmed out, their replacements become immediate transfer targets, so keep your free transfers ready for late-week news.
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That's your Gameweek thirty-five breakdown done. Act fast, the deadline is Friday the first of May at five thirty pm. Subscribe at whogotthepoints.com and we'll see you tomorrow.