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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 Premier League briefing. I'm Archer, and in the next seven minutes, you'll get everything you need to prepare for Gameweek twenty. We've got transfer targets, differentials, and your captaincy pick. Let's dive straight in.
Right, the headlines. First up, Bruno Fernandes is injured with a hamstring problem. The Man United midfielder is expected back around the seventeenth of January, so he misses the Leeds trip this weekend. Over sixty-eight thousand managers have already shipped him out. Secondly, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has left the club. This comes right before a tasty fixture against Manchester City on Sunday. The managerial change adds uncertainty, but Chelsea's upcoming fixtures remain solid. Finally, yellow card suspensions are off the table for now. All teams have played nineteen games, meaning the five-card ban threshold has passed. Players can now accumulate cards without immediate suspension fears until the next threshold.
Now, your top three transfers in for Gameweek twenty. Starting with Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle. Seven million pounds, fourteen point seven percent owned, and he's gained over one hundred and fifteen thousand new managers this week. The Brazilian midfielder bagged ten points in Gameweek nineteen with a goal and three bonus against Burnley. He's now on ninety-six points for the season, averaging five point three per game. Newcastle face Crystal Palace at home this weekend, a fixture rated three for difficulty, and Palace have been leaky at the back. Verdict? Good option. He's delivering consistent returns and Newcastle's fixtures are improving, but at seven million, he's competing with other premium midfield assets.
Next up, Ollie Watkins. Eight point six million pounds, eight point two percent owned, with eighty thousand transfers in. The Villa forward scored against Arsenal on New Year's Day, grabbing five points and reminding everyone he's back in form. That's six goals and two assists this season, with seventy-two total points. Villa host Nottingham Forest on Saturday, a fixture rated two for difficulty. Forest shipped two goals at Everton in Gameweek nineteen, showing defensive vulnerabilities. Watkins has seven expected points for this weekend. Verdict? Good buy. The fixtures are turning green for Villa, and Watkins is their main goal threat. Just be aware his season has been inconsistent with only three point eight points per game.
Third transfer in, Caoimhin Kelleher. Four point five million pounds, eight point six percent owned, with sixteen thousand transfers in. The Brentford keeper kept a clean sheet against Spurs in Gameweek nineteen, earning six points. He's on sixty-six total points from nineteen games, with four clean sheets this season. Brentford travel to Everton on Sunday, and while Everton at home can be tricky, Kelleher's save points keep him relevant even without shutouts. At four and a half million, he's budget-friendly and frees up funds elsewhere. Verdict? Essential. If you need a budget keeper who plays every week and delivers save points, Kelleher is your man. That price point is gold.
Now, your top three transfers out. First, Bruno Fernandes. Nine point one million pounds, twelve point four percent owned, seventy thousand transfers out. The hamstring injury rules him out until mid-January, missing at least two gameweeks. He's been decent this season with ninety-nine points, five goals and seven assists, but that nine million pounds is locked away doing nothing while he's injured. Man United face Leeds, Burnley, and then the Manchester derby. Without Fernandes, their creativity takes a hit. Verdict? Sell. No point holding an injured premium asset. Free up that cash for active players who can deliver now.
Second, Phil Foden. Nine million pounds, forty percent owned, nearly ninety-six thousand transfers out. The City midfielder managed just three points against Sunderland despite playing ninety minutes in the goalless draw. He's on ninety-six points this season with seven goals and two assists, but his form has dipped recently. City face Chelsea on Sunday, a fixture rated three for difficulty, but Chelsea just drew with Bournemouth and their managerial situation is uncertain. The concern with Foden is consistency. Verdict? Hold. Chelsea's defensive issues could present opportunities, and City need to bounce back. Give him one more week before making a decision, especially with his attacking potential.
Third transfer out, Marc Guehi. Five point three million pounds, forty-one point five percent owned, sixty-seven thousand transfers out. The Palace defender blanked in Gameweek nineteen with just two points in the one-all draw with Fulham. He's had a solid season overall with ninety-seven points, six clean sheets, two goals and four assists, but Palace face Newcastle away this weekend. That's a four difficulty fixture, and Newcastle are in good form, scoring three at Burnley. Palace's defensive fixtures are about to get tougher. Verdict? Hold if you have him. He's still good value at five point three million, and Palace's fixtures improve after this week. But if you're bringing in defenders, look elsewhere for now.
Differential time. Three picks under ten percent ownership that could explode. First, Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Everton. Seven point nine million pounds, just five percent owned. He was benched against Forest but could return against Brentford at home. Everton's fixtures look promising, and if he starts, he's a goal threat. Second, Jeremie Frimpong at Bayer Leverkusen. Wait, sorry, wrong league. Let me focus on Premier League assets. Instead, Jacob Ramsey at Villa. Six million pounds, under five percent owned. Villa face Forest at home, and Ramsey's been involved in attacks. He's a budget midfielder with upside. Third, Joachim Andersen at Fulham. Four point eight million pounds, under eight percent owned. Fulham host Liverpool, and while that's tough, Andersen's season stats show defensive contributions. These are punts, but with low ownership, they offer rank jumps if they deliver.
Your captaincy pick for Gameweek twenty? Erling Haaland. Seventy-four percent owned, fifteen point one million pounds, seven point five expected points against Chelsea. Yes, City drew with Sunderland, but Haaland still played ninety minutes and had chances. Chelsea's defence conceded twice to Bournemouth, and with managerial upheaval, there's uncertainty. Haaland has nineteen goals this season, and City will be desperate to bounce back. He's the safe, sensible choice. Hugo Ekitike is the alternative at Liverpool. Nine point one million pounds, thirty-six percent owned, with seven point seven expected against Fulham. But Haaland's ceiling remains higher.
One key tip for this week. Don't panic sell your City assets. Yes, the Sunderland draw was disappointing, but they face Chelsea at home. City have the quality to turn it around, and selling premium assets during fixture swings can backfire. Hold your nerve.
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That's your Gameweek twenty briefing. Kelleher and Bruno Guimaraes are the smart moves in. Fernandes needs to go if you own him. Captain Haaland and back City to respond. Subscribe at whogotthepoints dot com for daily FPL insights. Good luck this weekend.