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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, we're breaking down everything you need to know for Gameweek Sixteen. Gameweek Fifteen delivered some big returns, but now it's time to plan your moves for this weekend's deadline at half past one on Saturday afternoon.
Let's hit the headlines. First up, AFCON squad announcements could impact your FPL team over the next six gameweeks. Several Premier League players have been called up for the tournament, so check your squad carefully and consider moving on any affected assets before they disappear for international duty. Second, rotation concerns are growing across multiple clubs as fixture congestion hits. Ruben Amorim made changes during Manchester United's four-one win at Wolves, while Eddie Howe continues to manage minutes at Newcastle. Third, Arsenal face Wolves on Saturday night, and Mikel Arteta's side will be looking to bounce back after their two-one defeat at Villa Park. The Gunners have excellent fixtures ahead, making their assets increasingly attractive. Finally, double gameweek planning should be on your radar. We're approaching the busy festive period, so start mapping out your transfer strategy now to maximize returns.
Right, let's get to the players. Top three transfers in, starting with Bruno Fernandes at nine point one million pounds. Over four hundred and ninety thousand managers brought him in this week, and he rewarded them with eighteen points against Wolves. Started and played the full ninety minutes, scoring twice and adding an assist, plus three bonus points. That's four goals and six assists for the season now. Manchester United face Bournemouth on Monday night, and with Amorim's system clicking, Fernandes is back to being the orchestrator. Verdict: Essential. The Portuguese midfielder is in red-hot form and on penalties.
Next up, Bruno Guimaraes at six point nine million pounds. Nearly five hundred thousand transfers in, and he delivered ten points against Burnley. Started the full ninety, scored his fifth goal of the season, and collected three bonus points. At thirteen point six percent ownership, he's becoming a popular pick, and for good reason. Newcastle have the Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland this Sunday. Guimaraes has four assists to go with those five goals, and he's averaging five point eight points per game. He's also on set pieces and penalty duties. Verdict: Good option. The Brazilian is delivering consistent returns and Newcastle's fixtures are decent.
Third transfer in is Mikel Merino at six million pounds. One hundred and forty-nine thousand transfers in, though he only managed one point last weekend, playing forty-five minutes in Arsenal's defeat. Three goals and three assists this season puts him firmly in the conversation for midfield value. Arsenal host Wolves on Saturday night, and despite the Villa setback, the Gunners have excellent fixtures coming up. Eight expected points for Gameweek Sixteen shows the algorithm favours him. Verdict: Wait. The rotation risk under Arteta is real, but monitor his minutes. If he starts consistently, he's a bargain at six million.
Now the top three transfers out. Morgan Rogers leads the exodus with sixty-seven thousand managers selling. Priced at seven million pounds, he managed just two points against Arsenal, playing the full ninety but failing to contribute attacking returns. Ten point three percent ownership means plenty of managers are reassessing. He has three goals and three assists this season, but Villa's fixtures turn trickier. West Ham away on Sunday is followed by Manchester United at home in Gameweek Seventeen. Verdict: Hold. Rogers is still involved in everything Villa do going forward, and at seven million, he offers value if you're patient.
Second out is Virgil van Dijk at six million pounds. Over two hundred and fifteen thousand transfers out tells the story. Liverpool's defensive assets have lost appeal after conceding three at Leeds. Van Dijk played ninety minutes but picked up just two points with no clean sheet. Liverpool have kept just four clean sheets from fifteen games, conceding twenty-four goals. Brighton visit Anfield on Saturday, then it's Spurs away in Gameweek Seventeen. Verdict: Sell. The clean sheet potential just isn't there right now, and at six million, there are better defensive options available.
Third is Mohammed Kudus at six point five million pounds. Ninety-four thousand sales despite playing seventy-nine minutes for Spurs in their two-nil win over Brentford. He picked up three points with the clean sheet but no attacking returns. Sixteen point two percent ownership is dropping fast. Two goals and six assists this season shows promise, but inconsistency is the issue. Spurs face Nottingham Forest away on Sunday. Verdict: Sell. At six point five million, you need regular returns, and Kudus isn't delivering them consistently enough.
Differential picks now. Oscar Dango at six million pounds and just one point six percent ownership. The Brentford midfielder has three goals and four assists this season, averaging four point four points per game. Played eighty-seven minutes against Spurs and has been involved in Brentford's attacks under Thomas Frank. They face Leeds away on Sunday, and at this price with that ownership, he's a genuine punt for those chasing ranks.
Second differential is Enzo Le Fee at four point nine million pounds. The Sunderland midfielder has just half a percent ownership but fifty-six total points. Two goals and three assists, playing the full ninety against Manchester City. At under five million, he's perfect budget enabler material who can actually return points. Sunderland host Newcastle in the derby on Sunday, and Le Fee could be involved if Sunderland create chances.
Third differential pick is Ao Tanaka at four point eight million pounds and point two percent ownership. The Leeds midfielder came off the bench against Liverpool and scored, picking up six points from just twenty-five minutes. Two goals this season and priced at absolute basement level. Leeds face Brentford away on Sunday. If Daniel Farke gives him more minutes, he's a potential enabler with upside.
Captaincy for Gameweek Sixteen: Bruno Fernandes is the standout option. Eighteen points last week, facing Bournemouth on Monday night, and Manchester United's attack is firing under Amorim. Erling Haaland blanked against Sunderland but faces Crystal Palace away on Sunday. Both are strong options, but Fernandes has the form and fixtures.
One key tip: Don't panic over one bad gameweek. Gameweek Fifteen saw some unexpected results, but trust your season-long strategy. If your premium assets have good fixtures ahead, stick with them rather than chasing last week's points.
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That's your lot for today. Make those transfers count, set that captain, and we'll see you tomorrow with more FPL insights. Subscribe at whogotthepoints.com. Good luck for Gameweek Sixteen.