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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 fantasy football briefing. I'm Archer, and here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes to crush Gameweek eighteen.
Quick news bulletin. Gameweek seventeen is wrapping up with two fixtures still to come, but the big story is Alexander Isak's injury. The Newcastle striker picked up a knock in their two-two draw with Chelsea on Saturday. With the Boxing Day fixtures approaching fast, his status for Man United at home is uncertain. Monitor the press conferences closely.
Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Spurs and will be suspended for Gameweek eighteen against Wolves. That's a blow for Arne Slot's midfield depth, though it opens up more minutes for other attacking options. James Tarkowski is also one booking away from a suspension at Everton, something to watch with their fixture against Burnley on Boxing Day.
Arsenal penalty duties are confirmed. Mikel Arteta stated after the Everton match that Declan Rice remains on penalties when he's on the pitch. That's crucial information given Arsenal's decent fixtures ahead. Rice converted from the spot at Goodison Park and looks a solid midfield option.
Right, let's talk transfers. Top three players flying into squads.
First up, Bruno Fernandes at nine point four million pounds. He's seen over sixty thousand transfers in ahead of Gameweek eighteen, and ownership has climbed to thirty point nine percent. Manchester United face Newcastle at home on Boxing Day, and Fernandes has eight expected points for that fixture. He's got five goals and seven assists this season, averaging six point one points per game. With Ruben Amorim's system now settling in, Fernandes is taking up advanced positions and United's fixtures improve after the holiday period. Verdict: good option if you can afford him, but not essential at that price point.
Next, Harry Wilson from Fulham at five point seven million pounds. Nearly ninety thousand managers have brought him in this week. Wilson sits at eighteen point eight percent ownership and has seven point three expected points for Gameweek eighteen against West Ham away. Five goals and five assists this season tells you everything. Marco Silva's side are clicking, and Wilson is central to everything they create. He's playing as an attacking midfielder with serious output. The concern is Fulham still have to play Nottingham Forest on Monday in Gameweek seventeen, so monitor for any knocks. Verdict: essential at that price point for a mid-priced midfielder.
Third, Hugo Ekitike at eight point eight million pounds for Liverpool. Over two hundred thousand transfers in. That's massive. Twenty-four point six percent ownership now. He scored against Spurs on Saturday, his eighth goal of the season. Six point eight expected points for Gameweek eighteen at home to Wolves. The issue? Liverpool have some injuries mounting and their fixtures get tricky after Christmas. But at home to Wolves, he should deliver. Verdict: good option for the immediate fixture, but assess week to week.
Now the exits. Top three players being shipped out.
First, Thiago from Brentford. Over two hundred and thirty thousand managers have sold him this week. That's brutal. He blanked against Wolves on Saturday despite starting all ninety minutes in their two-nil away win. Just two points. Ownership has dropped to thirty-five point three percent but he's still massively owned. Eleven goals this season shows the talent is there, but four expected points for Gameweek eighteen against Bournemouth at home isn't inspiring enough. He's gone cold at the wrong time. Verdict: hold if you have him. Don't chase last week's points, but the fixtures aren't bad enough to panic sell.
Second, Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle at seven million pounds. Nearly thirty-three thousand transfers out this week. He played the full ninety against Chelsea but managed just two points with no attacking returns. Four clean sheets, five goals and four assists this season shows he can deliver, but five point two points per game is underwhelming for his price. Newcastle face Manchester United away on Boxing Day, then fixtures get tougher. The underlying numbers aren't there right now. Verdict: sell if you need funds elsewhere. There are better seven million pound options.
Third, generic mention for managers holding expensive assets who blanked in Gameweek seventeen. The template is shifting. If you're carrying dead weight in your midfield or attack who haven't returned in three gameweeks, Boxing Day is the time to move them on. Be ruthless. Gameweek eighteen starts on Friday, so you have limited time to react.
Differential picks now. Under ten percent ownership.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Leeds, five point seven million pounds, six point one percent owned. Two goals on Saturday against Crystal Palace in their four-one win. Seven goals this season already. Leeds face Sunderland away on Sunday the twenty-eighth in Gameweek eighteen. He's in form, nailed on to start, and offers budget forward cover with upside. Seven point five expected points ahead.
Keiran Lewis-Potter from Brentford. Four point eight million pounds, just zero point five percent owned. He's listed as a defender but plays as a wing-back in Keith Andrews' system. Two goals on Saturday against Wolves, twenty-one points total. That's outrageous. Four clean sheets and three goal contributions this season from a four point eight million pound defender. He won't haul every week, but the value is ridiculous.
Matheus Nunes at Manchester City, five point four million pounds, two percent owned. Eight points on Saturday with a clean sheet and bonus against West Ham. City face Nottingham Forest away in Gameweek eighteen. Six clean sheets this season and starting consistently now under Pep Guardiola. Differential City coverage without breaking the bank.
Captaincy. It's Ekitike at home to Wolves. Liverpool's attack is firing, Wolves' defence is leaky, and Anfield will be bouncing on Boxing Day. If you don't have him, look at Cole Palmer or Mohamed Salah if fit.
One key tip: don't overreact to single gameweeks. Thiago blanked once. That doesn't mean sell immediately. Look at fixtures, underlying stats, and minutes played over three to four gameweeks before making big decisions.
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