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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 back to Who Got The Points, the daily Fantasy Premier League podcast that cuts through the noise and gets straight to the point. I'm Archer, and here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes to dominate Gameweek eight. Newcastle defenders are flying under the radar after their impressive clean sheet haul, Arsenal assets continue to impress with Jurrien Timber looking essential, and we've got some serious differential picks that could separate you from the template. Let's dive in. First up, our rapid fire news bulletin covering the biggest stories affecting your Gameweek eight decisions. Declan Rice is facing a fitness battle with a back injury, currently rated at seventy five percent chance of playing. This is crucial given his recent eleven point haul in Gameweek seven, but the uncertainty makes him a risky captain option for those considering Arsenal coverage. Moving to Manchester City, their defensive options are becoming increasingly attractive after keeping their first clean sheet of the campaign. With rotation concerns around key players during the international break, budget defenders could offer excellent value. Newcastle's defensive resurgence is the story everyone's missing. They've tightened up significantly under Eddie Howe, and their budget options are flying completely under the radar. International duty could impact several key players, with late returns potentially affecting team selections for the weekend. Keep an eye on official team news closer to the deadline. Finally, the promoted clubs continue to impress with Sunderland showing particular resilience in defense, making their budget assets increasingly appealing for those looking to free up funds. Now let's move to our top three transfers in for Gameweek eight. First up, Jurrien Timber at five point nine million pounds with seventeen point seven percent ownership rising fast. He delivered another excellent performance in Gameweek seven, starting and playing the full ninety minutes while contributing an assist, clean sheet bonus, and eleven points total. His attacking threat from left back is remarkable, consistently getting forward and creating chances. Verdict: Essential. At this price point with Arsenal's favorable fixtures ahead, he's rapidly becoming a must have defender who offers genuine attacking upside. Second transfer in: Marc Guehi at four point eight million pounds with ownership jumping to thirty point eight percent. The Crystal Palace center back has been remarkably consistent, averaging six point six points per game and totaling forty six points already. His aerial threat from set pieces makes him dangerous in both boxes, while Palace's defensive stability under Oliver Glasner continues to improve. Verdict: Good buy. He's becoming essential budget defender coverage, offering consistent returns with occasional bonus point hauls. Third transfer in: Bruno Guimaraes at six point five million pounds with just two point one percent ownership despite his explosive Gameweek seven performance. The Newcastle midfielder scored, assisted, kept a clean sheet, and bagged maximum bonus points for fourteen points total. His creative stats have been building all season, and he's clearly Newcastle's main attacking threat from midfield. Verdict: Essential differential. At this ownership level with his underlying numbers, he's the perfect captain punt for those seeking big rank gains. Now our top three transfers out for Gameweek eight. First transfer out: Alex Iwobi at six point five million pounds with ownership dropping to just one point seven percent. The Fulham midfielder managed only two points in Gameweek seven despite starting and playing eighty five minutes. His attacking output has been disappointing with just thirty points total from seven games, averaging four point three per game. Verdict: Sell immediately. At this price point, there are far better midfield options offering superior value and consistency. Better to invest the funds elsewhere. Second transfer out: Tyrick Mitchell at five million pounds with two point five percent ownership remaining static. The Crystal Palace defender scored just one point in Gameweek seven after playing the full ninety minutes. While Palace's defense has improved, Mitchell offers limited attacking upside compared to other budget defenders currently available. Verdict: Hold for now. He's not actively hurting your team, but if you need funds for upgrades, he's an easy sell with better alternatives available. Third transfer out: Matheusfrom Manchester City at five point three million pounds with just zero point five percent ownership. Despite the clean sheet in Gameweek seven, his long term prospects look uncertain with City's defensive rotation and the impending return of key players. His price point doesn't justify the rotation risk. Verdict: Sell if owned. City defenders are always rotation risks, and at this price, you need guaranteed starters to make budget defense work effectively. Moving to our differential picks for Gameweek eight, all under ten percent ownership. First differential: Malick Thiaw at four point nine million pounds with zero point two percent ownership. The Newcastle defender scored eight points in Gameweek seven with a clean sheet and bonus points. Newcastle's defensive improvement makes him an excellent budget enabler with genuine upside potential from set pieces. Second differential: Declan Rice at six point five million pounds with eight point six percent ownership, though monitor his fitness closely. His eleven point haul in Gameweek seven, including a goal and clean sheet, showcases his ceiling. If declared fit, he's an outstanding captaincy differential. Third differential: Anthony Roefs at four point six million pounds with four point eight percent ownership. The Sunderland goalkeeper has been remarkably consistent, averaging five point nine points per game. With Sunderland's defensive solidity and favorable fixtures, he's perfect budget goalkeeper coverage. For captaincy this week, Bruno Guimaraes stands out as the premium differential choice at just two point one percent ownership. His fourteen point haul proves his ceiling, and Newcastle's improved form makes him an excellent punt. For template options, Jurrien Timber offers safer captaincy potential with consistent attacking returns. One key tip for Gameweek eight: don't overlook Newcastle's defensive assets. Their clean sheet in Gameweek seven wasn't a fluke, it's part of a genuine defensive improvement that makes their budget defenders excellent value picks. Want to win your fantasy premier league mini leagues? Join Fantasy Football Hub today with thirty percent off using our link in the show notes. That's your Gameweek eight preparation complete. For more detailed analysis and player comparisons, subscribe at fplfootball dot com. See you tomorrow with more essential FPL insights.