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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, the daily FPL podcast that cuts through the noise! I'm here to give you everything you need to know for Gameweek 8 in the next seven minutes. Let's dive straight in with your rapid-fire news bulletin. First up, Alderete from Sunderland is flagged as doubtful with a muscle injury but has a seventy-five percent chance of playing, making him a risky pick at four point one million pounds. Newcastle's Woltemade continues to impress, scoring again in Gameweek 7 and attracting over four hundred thousand transfers in, while his ownership sits at just over ten percent. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah's poor form continues with another blank, leading to over four hundred and fifty thousand managers shipping him out despite his premium price tag. The Egyptian king has managed just two points in Gameweek 7 and his expected points for Gameweek 8 have dropped to just four. Finally, Manchester City kept another clean sheet with Haaland adding to his tally, but it's the defensive assets like Matheus Nunes who are quietly picking up points. Now let's talk transfers in, starting with your top three picks for Gameweek 8. First up is Gabriel from Arsenal at six point three million pounds with nearly thirty percent ownership after over two hundred and seventy thousand transfers in. The Brazilian defender delivered nine points in Gameweek 7 with a clean sheet and bonus point, taking his season tally to four clean sheets already. Arsenal's defensive structure under Mikel Arteta remains rock solid, and Gabriel offers genuine goal threat from set pieces. With eight point five expected points for Gameweek 8, he's looking essential right now. Verdict, essential buy if you can afford the premium price. Next, Semenyo from Bournemouth at seven point nine million pounds has seen explosive transfer activity with over five hundred thousand managers bringing him in after his eighteen-point haul. The midfielder bagged two goals and an assist in Gameweek 7, taking his season total to six goals and three assists. Under Andoni Iraola's attacking system, Semenyo is Bournemouth's main creative outlet with ten expected points for Gameweek 8. His price has risen nine times already this season, showing the market believes in his potential. Verdict, essential buy before he becomes unaffordable. Third is Woltemade from Newcastle at seven point two million pounds with over four hundred thousand transfers in despite just ten percent ownership. The German forward scored his third goal of the season in Gameweek 7, adding another six points to his tally. Eddie Howe has given him consistent starts, and Newcastle's improved attacking play makes him a genuine differential at this price point. With five point five expected points for Gameweek 8, he offers great value for money. Verdict, good buy for those seeking a differential forward option. Now your top three transfers out, starting with Mohamed Salah at fourteen point four million pounds. Over four hundred and fifty thousand managers have moved him on after another disappointing blank, his ownership dropping to thirty-eight percent. The Egyptian has managed just thirty-four total points from seven gameweeks, averaging under five points per game. His expected points for Gameweek 8 are just four, making him impossible to justify at this premium price point. With Liverpool's attack looking disjointed under Arne Slot, Salah's returns simply don't match his hefty price tag. Verdict, sell immediately and reinvest the funds elsewhere. Alderete from Sunderland at four point one million pounds has seen over one hundred thousand transfers in but is now flagged as doubtful with a muscle injury. The defender blanked in Gameweek 7 and faces uncertainty over his availability despite the seventy-five percent chance of playing. At just seven percent ownership, he was never a mainstream pick, but his injury concerns make him a risky budget option. With Sunderland's defensive record under Regis Le Bris still developing, there are safer budget defenders available. Verdict, sell if you need the funds, but he's low priority given his price and ownership. Gravenberch from Liverpool at five point seven million pounds managed just two points in Gameweek 7 despite playing the full ninety minutes. The midfielder has two clean sheets, two goals and two assists this season but Liverpool's inconsistent performances make him unreliable. With over eighty thousand transfers in recently, some managers are backing his potential, but his nine point three expected points for Gameweek 8 might be optimistic given current form. At six percent ownership, he's not essential to move, but better options exist at similar prices. Verdict, hold if you have other priorities, but consider upgrading. Now for your differential picks under ten percent ownership. Matheus Nunes from Manchester City at five point three million pounds is owned by just half a percent of managers despite delivering five points in Gameweek 7 with a clean sheet. The defender has one goal and one assist this season and benefits from Pep Guardiola's attacking full-back system. His six point five expected points for Gameweek 8 represent excellent value at this price point. Botman from Newcastle at four point nine million pounds sits at just zero point six percent ownership after delivering six points in Gameweek 7. The defender has three clean sheets from five games and offers Newcastle's defensive stability at a bargain price. Finally, Truffert from Bournemouth at four point five million pounds delivered five points with an assist in Gameweek 7. At just two percent ownership, he's flying under the radar despite Bournemouth's attacking potential. Your captaincy pick for Gameweek 8 is Semenyo from Bournemouth. His explosive eighteen-point haul in Gameweek 7 shows his ceiling, and with Bournemouth's attacking momentum under Andoni Iraola, he's the standout differential captain option. One key tip, consider your defensive assets carefully this week. Players like Gabriel, Matheus Nunes and Botman are quietly accumulating defensive contribution points through clean sheets, tackles and interceptions. Don't overlook these defensive returns when building your squad. Fantasy Football Hub can help you analyze all these defensive statistics and much more. 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 8 transfer guide complete. Remember, the deadline is Saturday at ten AM, so get your moves in early. 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