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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, your daily FPL fix. I'm Archer, and in the next seven minutes, you'll get everything you need to navigate the Boxing Day fixtures. Gameweek Eighteen deadline is Friday the twenty-sixth at half past six in the evening, so let's get straight into it.
Rapid-fire news bulletin. Bruno Fernandes managers, you've got a major problem. The Manchester United midfielder limped off at half-time against Aston Villa with a hamstring injury and is now flagged as doubtful with just a twenty-five percent chance of playing. Over six hundred thousand managers have already shipped him out. Next, Morgan Rogers is the hottest property in the game right now, nearly half a million transfers in after bagging fifteen points with a brace against Manchester United. The Aston Villa midfielder is in red-hot form. Finally, Anthony Gordon delivered ten points with two assists in Newcastle's draw at Chelsea, reminding everyone why he's a serious differential option at just three percent ownership.
Top Three Transfers In. Starting with Morgan Rogers at seven point two million pounds. Ownership has rocketed to eighteen point two percent with nearly five hundred thousand transfers in. He scored twice against Manchester United in Gameweek Seventeen, taking his season tally to seven goals and three assists for ninety-one total points. Rogers is averaging nine point three form points and has nine point three expected points for Gameweek Eighteen against Chelsea. With Aston Villa hitting form under Unai Emery, Rogers is the engine room of their attack. Verdict: Essential buy if you don't own him.
Next up, Phil Foden at eight point nine million pounds. Forty point five percent ownership tells you everything. Despite a quiet three points against West Ham, Foden has ninety-one total points this season with seven goals and two assists for Manchester City. He's averaging eleven point six form points and has a massive twelve point one expected points against Nottingham Forest in Gameweek Eighteen. With City finding their rhythm again under Pep Guardiola, Foden remains their primary creative outlet. Verdict: Essential. If you can afford him, get him in.
Third, Antoine Semenyo at seven point seven million pounds. Massive forty-six percent ownership and he delivered ten points in Gameweek Seventeen with a goal and maximum bonus against Burnley. Eight goals and four assists this season for ninety-nine total points. The Bournemouth winger faces Brentford at home in Gameweek Eighteen with four point eight expected points. Under Andoni Iraola's attacking system, Semenyo remains one of the best value picks in FPL. Verdict: Good buy, especially if you're looking for midfield cover.
Top Three Transfers Out. Bruno Fernandes is the obvious one. Nine point four million pounds and twenty-five point eight percent ownership, but over six hundred thousand have already sold him. Hamstring injury means he's got just a twenty-five percent chance of playing against Newcastle on Boxing Day. Even if he recovers, Manchester United's form under Ruben Amorim has been inconsistent. With ninety-nine total points and only two expected points for Gameweek Eighteen even when fit, the risk outweighs the reward. Verdict: Sell immediately and reinvest that cash.
Second, Bruno Guimaraes at seven million pounds. Thirteen point nine percent ownership but over one hundred thousand have shipped him out. Just two points in Gameweek Seventeen against Chelsea and his form has dipped to four point eight. Five goals and four assists this season sounds decent, but for seven million pounds, you need more consistency. Newcastle face Manchester United away on Boxing Day, not the easiest fixture. With better options available at his price point, Bruno G looks expendable. Verdict: Sell if you need funds.
Third is a tactical one. If you're carrying Josko Gvardiol at six million pounds, consider whether that money could work harder elsewhere. Nine percent ownership, six points against West Ham keeping a clean sheet. He's got sixty-seven total points with two goals and an assist, but at six million for a defender, you need attacking returns regularly. With Forest away next, he might deliver, but if you need funds for Rogers or a premium midfielder, Gvardiol is the logical sale. Verdict: Hold if your team is balanced, sell if you need funds.
Differential Picks. Anthony Gordon at seven point three million pounds and just three percent ownership. Two assists and ten points in Gameweek Seventeen show he's back to his best. Two goals and two assists this season might not sound explosive, but Newcastle have found form and Gordon faces Manchester United away on Boxing Day. High ceiling, low ownership, perfect differential.
Next, Antoni Stach at four point eight million pounds and two point two percent ownership. The Leeds midfielder scored and grabbed eight points against Crystal Palace. Three goals and five assists this season from a budget enabler is excellent value. Leeds play Sunderland away in Gameweek Eighteen, and Stach could deliver again.
Finally, Florian Wirtz at eight point one million pounds and eight point one percent ownership. The Liverpool midfielder grabbed an assist and eight points with maximum bonus against Spurs. Playing in Arne Slot's system, Wirtz has started finding rhythm with two assists this season. Liverpool face Wolves at home, and at his price with low ownership, Wirtz offers serious upside.
Captaincy pick: Phil Foden against Nottingham Forest. Twelve point one expected points, Manchester City at home, Forest's defense will struggle. Foden is the safe, high-ceiling captain choice for Gameweek Eighteen. One key tip: Don't panic sell your premiums unless they're injured or losing minutes. Form is temporary, class is permanent.
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That's your lot for today. Boxing Day football is coming, so get those transfers sorted before Friday's deadline. Subscribe at whogotthepoints.com for daily FPL insights. Good luck, and may your arrows be green.