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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 fix. I'm your host, and here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes. Gameweek Eighteen is done and dusted, and we're already staring down the barrel of Gameweek Nineteen with a Tuesday evening deadline. The festive fixture chaos continues, rotation threats are everywhere, and we've got major team news to navigate. Let's get straight into it.
First up, the news bulletin. The big story is Bruno Fernandes. The Man United midfielder is out with a hamstring injury, not expected back until mid-January. At nine point one million pounds and thirteen point eight percent ownership, that's over four hundred and forty-three thousand transfers out already. He's dropping like a stone, and rightly so. Next, rotation is the word of the festive period. With games coming thick and fast, managers like Pep Guardiola at Man City, Arne Slot at Liverpool, and Enzo Maresca at Chelsea will all be resting key players. Keep your eyes on press conferences for any rotation hints. Third, Liverpool's Gameweek Nineteen fixture against Leeds on Thursday evening looks tasty. Leeds have conceded twenty-five goals already this season and shipped four in their last outing against Leeds. Liverpool assets are flying in right now. Fourth, Brentford's Kevin Schade exploded with a hat-trick against Bournemouth in Gameweek Eighteen, scoring twenty points. At seven million pounds and just one point six percent ownership, he's now on eighty-six thousand transfers in as managers chase the hot hand. Finally, watch the Africa Cup of Nations. Several Premier League players are away, and their return dates could impact availability over the coming weeks.
Right, let's talk transfers in. Who should you be bringing into your squad for Gameweek Nineteen?
First up, Hugo Ekitike at nine point one million pounds. The Liverpool forward has thirty-five point nine percent ownership and is the second most transferred in player this week with two hundred and thirty thousand additions. He assisted in Gameweek Eighteen against Wolves, taking his season tally to eight goals and two assists for eighty-two total points. Liverpool face Leeds on Thursday, a team conceding regularly, and Ekitike has seven point five expected points for that fixture. He's in form with a points per game average of four point eight. Verdict? Essential. Liverpool's fixtures are excellent, and Ekitike is their main goal threat up front.
Next, Kevin Schade at seven million pounds. Brentford's midfielder is exploding in popularity with eighty-six thousand transfers in after his twenty-point hat-trick haul. He now has six goals and two assists this season for seventy total points. At just one point six percent ownership, he's a massive differential, but that's changing fast. Brentford face Spurs on New Year's Day, and Schade has five expected points. His form rating is five, and he's playing as an attacking midfielder with real goal threat. Verdict? Good option if you want a differential, but be aware everyone's jumping on him now. The hat-trick might be a one-off explosion.
Third, Florian Wirtz at eight point two million pounds. Liverpool's midfielder has eleven point four percent ownership and one hundred and forty-nine thousand transfers in. He scored and grabbed three bonus points in Gameweek Eighteen against Wolves, earning ten points. That's just his second attacking return in recent weeks, but he's found form at the perfect time. Liverpool face Leeds on Thursday with Wirtz having six point five expected points. At eight point two million, he's cheaper than Ekitike and offers midfield coverage for Liverpool's attack. Verdict? Good option. He's hitting form, and Liverpool's fixtures are outstanding over the next month.
Now, the transfers out. Who should you be ditching?
First, Bruno Fernandes at nine point one million pounds. This one's simple. He's injured until January seventeenth with a hamstring problem. Four hundred and forty-three thousand managers have already shipped him out, and his ownership has dropped to thirteen point eight percent. He scored zero points in Gameweek Eighteen as he didn't feature due to the injury. At nine point one million, that's a lot of cash tied up in someone who won't play for at least three more Gameweeks. Verdict? Sell immediately. No debate here. Get him out and reinvest that money.
Second, Trevoh Chalobah at five point six million pounds. The Chelsea defender has nineteen point four percent ownership but blanked in Gameweek Eighteen despite playing the full ninety minutes. Chelsea lost two-one to Aston Villa, and Chalobah's clean sheet potential took a hit. He has eight clean sheets this season, which is excellent, but sixty-one thousand managers are selling him this week. Chelsea's upcoming fixtures include Bournemouth, then they rotate between good and tricky opponents. At five point six million, there might be better value elsewhere, especially with rotation risks under Enzo Maresca during this packed schedule. Verdict? Hold if you have him, but don't buy. His price has risen too much, and rotation is a real concern.
Third, Antonin Semenyo at seven point seven million pounds. The Bournemouth midfielder has massive forty-six point four percent ownership but is seeing one hundred and thirty-six thousand transfers out despite scoring nine points in Gameweek Eighteen. Why? He's risen in price significantly, now at seven point seven million after seven price rises. Bournemouth face Chelsea away on Tuesday evening, a tough fixture. Semenyo has nine goals and four assists for one hundred and eight total points this season, so his underlying stats are good. But his expected points for Gameweek Nineteen are six point four, and many managers are banking profits or moving to Liverpool coverage. Verdict? Keep. He's still Bournemouth's main attacking outlet. Unless you need funds elsewhere, hold tight.
Let's talk differentials. Three low-owned punts that could pay off big.
First, Kevin Schade at seven million pounds and one point six percent ownership. Yes, I mentioned him earlier, but after that hat-trick, he's the differential everyone's talking about. If you don't have him yet, Brentford face Spurs on Thursday. Spurs have been leaky defensively, and Schade is clearly in the form of his life.
Second, Anthony Gordon at seven point four million pounds and five point one percent ownership. The Newcastle midfielder has one hundred and eight thousand transfers in this week. He blanked in Gameweek Eighteen but has two goals and two assists this season. Newcastle face Burnley away on Tuesday evening, and Gordon has five point eight expected points. Burnley have struggled defensively, and Gordon is Newcastle's creative hub. At seven point four million, he's a sneaky differential with great fixtures coming.
Third, Anton Stach at four point nine million pounds and two point nine percent ownership. Leeds' midfielder is a budget enabler with genuine attacking threat. He has three goals and five assists this season for seventy-six total points. Leeds face Liverpool on Thursday, which is tough, but Stach is on set pieces and has five point nine expected points. At four point nine million, he's perfect if you need to free up funds elsewhere while keeping a playing bench option.
Captaincy time. The standout pick for Gameweek Nineteen is Hugo Ekitike. Liverpool face Leeds on Thursday, and Leeds have been porous at the back. Ekitike has seven point five expected points, and Liverpool are flying right now. Alternatively, if you want a differential armband, consider Florian Wirtz in the same fixture. He's less owned but has similar explosive potential.
One key tip for Gameweek Nineteen: Don't panic about rotation. Yes, it's going to happen across multiple teams, but trying to predict exactly who gets rested is impossible. Focus on players from teams with great fixtures and accept that some will be rotated. It's part of the festive FPL chaos. Have a strong bench, and you'll be fine.
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