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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 sixteen is done and dusted, and we're now preparing for gameweek seventeen with the deadline hitting Saturday morning at eleven AM. We've got massive transfer trends to dissect, injury concerns shaking up defences, and some seriously tasty differentials emerging. Let's dive straight in.
First, the news bulletin. Biggest story of the week: Daniel Muñoz is out with a knee injury until mid-January. The Crystal Palace wing-back has been an absolute steal at five point nine million pounds with eighty-nine points this season, but four hundred and eighty-one thousand managers shipped him out after gameweek sixteen. That's a massive hole in Palace defences and FPL squads alike. Oliver Glasner confirmed he'll rotate heavily with Palace playing in Europe, so expect different line-ups against Leeds this weekend.
Second, Man City defenders are suddenly back in fashion after that three-nil hammering of Palace. Seven clean sheets this season makes Rúben Dias at five point seven million pounds an interesting option, especially with West Ham at home in gameweek seventeen. He's picked up eighty-four thousand transfers in already.
Third, Nottingham Forest continue their ridiculous defensive run with another clean sheet against Spurs. Three-nil winners at the City Ground, and they've now kept three clean sheets in their last few matches. Budget defenders like Neco Williams at four point seven million pounds are getting serious attention.
Fourth, Bruno Fernandes absolutely exploded in gameweek sixteen with thirteen points from a goal, assist, and maximum bonus in that wild four-four draw with Bournemouth. He's now averaging nine point six form points and has racked up five goals and seven assists this season. The armband conversation just got very interesting.
Right, let's talk transfers in. Number one: Harry Wilson. Five point six million pounds, ownership rocketing to thirteen point eight percent with over nine hundred thousand transfers in this week. Why? Sixteen points in gameweek sixteen with a goal, two assists, and maximum bonus against Burnley. That's five goals and five assists for the season now, making him the perfect midfield enabler. He's in red-hot form averaging eight point eight points per game recently. Fulham face Forest away on Monday night, and Wilson has become absolutely essential at that price point. Verdict: Essential. Get him in if you haven't already.
Number two: Hugo Ekitiké. Eight point six million pounds, nineteen point eight percent owned, and over six hundred and twenty thousand transfers in. The Liverpool striker bagged thirteen points in gameweek sixteen with two goals and maximum bonus against Brighton. Seven goals this season already and Liverpool's fixture list includes Spurs away next, but then it opens up beautifully. At his price, he's competing with premium forwards but offers serious value. With Liverpool flying under Arne Slot, Ekitiké looks like the striker to own. Verdict: Good option. Consider if upgrading your attack.
Number three: Rúben Dias. Five point seven million pounds, six point six percent owned, eighty-four thousand transfers in. Man City finally kept a clean sheet against Palace, their seventh of the season. Dias played the full ninety and picked up eight points with the clean sheet. With West Ham at home in gameweek seventeen and City needing defensive stability, Dias offers a route into City's backline at a reasonable price. Pep Guardiola's side have conceded just fifteen goals this season. Verdict: Good option if you need City defensive cover.
Now, transfers out. Number one: Daniel Muñoz. Five point nine million pounds, ownership crashing from over eleven percent with four hundred and eighty-one thousand sales. The knee injury ruling him out until January seventeenth makes this a no-brainer. Eighty-nine points this season shows what a gem he's been, but injured players have to go. Use that money to upgrade elsewhere or pivot to another attacking defender. Verdict: Sell immediately if you haven't already.
Number two: Bruno Guimarães. Seven million pounds, fourteen point seven percent owned, one hundred and twenty-five thousand transfers out. Just one point in gameweek sixteen against Sunderland despite playing the full match. Newcastle face Chelsea away in gameweek seventeen, not an easy fixture. Five goals and four assists this season keeps him relevant, but his form has dipped to six point four. With eighty-two total points, he's still producing, but there might be better options at that price. Verdict: Hold for now. Newcastle's fixtures improve soon.
Number three: James Tarkowski. Five point five million pounds, seven point five percent owned, thirty-five thousand transfers out. Everton lost two-nil to Chelsea and Tarkowski managed just one point. Six clean sheets this season is solid, but Everton face Arsenal away on Saturday evening, one of the toughest fixtures possible. With David Moyes' side struggling, even budget defenders might want to look elsewhere. Verdict: Consider selling if you need funds, but he's cheap enough to bench.
Differentials time. Under ten percent ownership only. First up: Neco Williams at Nottingham Forest. Four point seven million pounds, just three point five percent owned. Seven points in gameweek sixteen with a clean sheet and bonus. Forest's defence has been superb lately, three clean sheets in recent weeks. At that price, he's an absolute bargain playing as a wing-back. Fulham away on Monday isn't easy, but Forest are solid.
Second: Jan Paul van Hecke at Brighton. Four point six million pounds, four point two percent owned. Three goals this season for a centre-back is impressive. Brighton face Sunderland at home in gameweek seventeen, and at that price, he's bench fodder who can occasionally haul.
Third: Boubacar Kamara at Aston Villa. Four point nine million pounds, just zero point six percent owned. Fifty-one points this season with a goal and three assists. Villa face Man United away on Sunday, and Kamara offers a cheap route into Unai Emery's midfield if you're desperate for funds.
Captaincy for gameweek seventeen: Bruno Fernandes is the standout. Nine point three million pounds, thirteen points last week, and facing Everton away. He's absolutely flying with five goals and seven assists, and United's attack is clicking under Ruben Amorim. Safe captains look at Ekitiké against Spurs or Wilson against Forest, but Fernandes is my pick.
One key tip: Don't sleep on Man City defenders with their fixture against West Ham. If you're looking to differentiate, Dias could be a smart move with City desperate for defensive consistency.
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That's your lot for today. Quick decisions needed with that early Saturday deadline. Get your transfers done, set that armband, and let's chase those green arrows. Subscribe at whogotthepoints.com for daily updates. Good luck in gameweek seventeen.