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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 Fantasy Premier League podcast that cuts through the noise and gets straight to what matters. I'm Archer, and here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes: we're breaking down the defensive heroes of Gameweek twenty-two, revealing the hottest transfers ahead of Gameweek twenty-three, and giving you the differential picks that could separate you from the pack. Let's dive in.
Quick news bulletin. First up, Manchester City have signed Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, and he could make his debut against Wolves this weekend. That's a massive boost to City's leaky defence. Second, yellow card watch: several players are sitting on nine bookings, one away from a suspension, so check before you captain anyone on the edge. Third, no major injury concerns from Gameweek twenty-two, but keep an eye on team news Friday for late rotation risks. That's your essential news.
Now, let's talk defensive contribution points from Gameweek twenty-two. On Wednesdays, we focus on defenders and defensive midfielders who rack up clean sheets, tackles, blocks, and bonus points. Three players stood out. O'Brien from Everton banked nine points against Aston Villa with a clean sheet and a bonus point. At four point nine million pounds, he's an absolute steal. Jake O'Brien has eight clean sheets this season and started all ninety minutes. With Everton facing Leeds at home on Monday, he's got another clean sheet opportunity. Verdict: Essential budget enabler if you need funds elsewhere.
Bruno Fernandes reminded everyone why he's box office. Ten points against Man City with an assist, a clean sheet, and two bonus points. Playing all ninety minutes, Bruno now has five goals and nine assists this season. At nine point two million pounds with sixteen point five percent ownership, he's a premium midfielder who delivers both attacking and defensive returns. United face Arsenal away next, a tough fixture, but Bruno's set pieces and involvement make him captain material in future gameweeks. Verdict: Essential if you can afford him.
Lisandro Martinez caught my eye with eight points. A clean sheet for United and ninety minutes played at just four point eight million pounds. Martinez has only played ten games this season, so he's flying under the radar at zero point six percent ownership. He's a budget defender with potential for clean sheets as United's form improves under Ruben Amorim. With Arsenal next, hold off for now, but add him to your watchlist for better fixtures. Verdict: Wait for now, monitor closely.
Top three transfers in. Bruno Fernandes leads the charge with three hundred and fifty-three thousand transfers in. We've covered him already. Ten points in Gameweek twenty-two, nine point two million pounds, a goal or assist magnet. His expected points might drop against Arsenal, but his set piece duties and defensive contributions make him a season keeper. Verdict: Essential.
Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle. Sixty-three thousand transfers in, seven point three million pounds, twenty-three point seven percent ownership. Three points last week with a clean sheet against Wolves. Bruno G has eight goals and five assists this season, averaging five point seven points per game. Newcastle face Aston Villa at home on Sunday, and Bruno's defensive stats are elite for a midfielder. He has six clean sheets this season, which means he racks up points even when he doesn't return offensively. Verdict: Good option for midfield stability.
Nathan Collins from Brentford. Forty-two thousand transfers in at five million pounds. Only one point in Gameweek twenty-two after Chelsea's two-nil win, but Collins has seven expected points against Nottingham Forest next. Brentford's fixtures improve, and at three point eight percent ownership, he's a differential defender. Five clean sheets this season and occasional attacking returns. Collins is a solid budget defender with upside. Verdict: Good buy for the next few weeks.
Top three transfers out. Frimpong from Liverpool. Thirteen thousand six hundred transfers out. Two points against Burnley in a disappointing one-one draw. At five point eight million pounds, Frimpong has struggled since joining Liverpool, with only two clean sheets in ten games. With four assists, he offers attacking potential, but Liverpool face Bournemouth away, a tough fixture. His price has dropped twice. If you own him, consider whether that money could upgrade elsewhere. Verdict: Hold if benching, sell if you need funds.
Schade from Brentford. Thirteen thousand four hundred transfers out. One point against Chelsea despite playing eighty-one minutes. At seven point one million pounds, Schade has six goals and four assists this season. The issue? Inconsistency. Seven clean sheets show he contributes defensively, but for that price, you want more attacking output. Brentford face Forest next, a decent fixture, so don't panic sell. Verdict: Hold for one more week.
Liverpool defenders broadly. Many managers are ditching Liverpool defenders after consecutive draws. Only two points for Frimpong, and the defence doesn't look as watertight. With Bournemouth away next, it's a tricky fixture. However, Liverpool's long-term fixtures are excellent, and Arne Slot's side will tighten up. Don't knee-jerk sell your Liverpool defenders just yet. Verdict: Keep for the season run-in.
Differential picks under ten percent ownership. First, James Garner from Everton. Five point two million pounds, three point nine percent ownership. Four points against Villa with a clean sheet. Garner has nine clean sheets this season, the highest of any midfielder, plus two goals and three assists. Everton face Leeds at home, and Garner's defensive contribution points make him a sneaky differential. At his price, he's a bargain.
Second, Hugo Bueno from Wolves. Four point three million pounds, zero point one percent ownership. Six points in Gameweek twenty-two with a clean sheet at Newcastle. Bueno started all ninety minutes, and at that price, he's the ultimate budget enabler. Wolves face Man City next, not ideal, but if you need a four point three defender to free up funds, Bueno is playing regularly under Vitor Pereira.
Third, Zubimendi from Arsenal. Five point two million pounds, two point two percent ownership. Three points with a clean sheet against Forest. Zubimendi has eleven clean sheets this season, the most of any midfielder. He plays seventy-eight minutes regularly, sitting deep and mopping up defensive stats. Arsenal face Man United next, another clean sheet opportunity. As a budget midfielder who contributes defensively, he's a left-field pick for those chasing ranks.
Captaincy pick: Bruno Fernandes. Yes, Arsenal away is tough, but Bruno's on penalties, set pieces, and free kicks. He delivered against City, and big players show up in big games. If you want a safer pick, wait for the predicted lineups, but Bruno is my bold choice. One key tip: Don't ignore defenders and defensive midfielders for clean sheet potential. They can outscore attackers in tight matches, and Gameweek twenty-two proved it.
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That's all for today's show. Subscribe at whogotthepoints.com for daily FPL insights. I'm Archer, and remember, in Fantasy Premier League, it's not about who should get the points. It's about who got the points.