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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 FPL fix. I'm Archer, and in the next seven minutes, I'll give you everything you need to prepare for Gameweek Twenty Seven. Let's get straight into it.
First up, the news bulletin. Huge drama at Tottenham as Thomas Frank has been sacked following their one two defeat to Newcastle. Eight games without a win sealed his fate. For FPL managers, this creates uncertainty around Spurs assets heading into the North London Derby against Arsenal. Proceed with caution.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland was substituted at half time during their three nil win over Fulham. Pep Guardiola confirmed it wasn't an injury, just tactical rotation ahead of their crucial Newcastle clash. However, if you own Haaland, monitor the press conferences closely before deadline.
West Ham continue to impress defensively under Nuno Espirito Santo, keeping another clean sheet in their one all draw with Manchester United. Bruno Fernandes blanked, managing just two points despite ninety minutes. United's assets are losing appeal fast.
Right, transfers in. Three players surging up the ownership charts.
Number one, Cole Palmer. The Chelsea midfielder is at ten point five million pounds with fourteen point six percent ownership. Palmer delivered again in Gameweek Twenty Six, scoring one goal and providing one assist in the two two draw with Leeds, earning twelve points and maximum bonus. That's eight goals and two assists this season for a player who's averaging eight point six expected points. He faces Burnley at home in Gameweek Twenty Seven, and with Chelsea's attack clicking, Palmer is becoming essential. Verdict? Essential. If you don't own him, fix that now.
Number two, Virgil. The Liverpool defender is five point nine million pounds with twenty one point one percent ownership. Virgil absolutely exploded in Gameweek Twenty Six, scoring a goal and keeping a clean sheet in Liverpool's one nil win at Sunderland. Seventeen points with maximum bonus. That's his eighth clean sheet of the season and he's averaging six point four form points. Liverpool face Nottingham Forest away in Gameweek Twenty Seven, a tough fixture, but Virgil's six point nine expected points shows the algorithm rates him. At under six million for a defender with attacking threat, he's excellent value. Verdict? Good buy. Liverpool's defense is solid, and Virgil offers set piece goals.
Number three, O'Reilly. The Manchester City defender is four point nine million pounds with just four point six percent ownership. O'Reilly hauled thirteen points in Gameweek Twenty Six, scoring a goal and keeping a clean sheet against Fulham. That's two goals and three assists this season from defense, plus ten clean sheets. City face Newcastle at home in Gameweek Twenty Seven, a tough test, but O'Reilly's attacking returns make him different from typical budget defenders. At under five million, he's a steal. Verdict? Good buy for budget-conscious managers looking to free up funds.
Now, transfers out. Three players haemorrhaging ownership.
First, Bruno Fernandes. Nine point eight million pounds with thirty six point five percent ownership. Bruno blanked against West Ham, managing just two points despite ninety minutes. Yes, he's got six goals and twelve assists this season and averages seven point four expected points. But Manchester United face Everton away in Gameweek Twenty Seven on Tuesday, a midweek fixture that's awkward for planning. With Palmer performing at similar levels for less money, Bruno feels expensive. Verdict? Hold if you own him, but don't buy. United's fixtures aren't great, and that price tag is steep.
Second, Matheus Nunes. The Manchester City defender is five point four million pounds with three point two percent ownership. Nunes provided an assist against Fulham but was substituted after fifty nine minutes, earning just four points. That rotation risk is classic Pep Guardiola. Yes, he's got seven assists this season, impressive for a defender, but if you can't trust him for ninety minutes, the value disappears. City's fixture against Newcastle is tough, and rotation is likely. Verdict? Sell if you own him. That substitution is a red flag.
Third, any Nottingham Forest defender not named Virgil. Aina and Milenkovic both kept clean sheets in the nil nil draw with Wolves, earning seven and six points respectively. But Forest face Liverpool away in Gameweek Twenty Seven. That's a brutal fixture. Aina is four point seven million and Milenkovic is five point one million, and while they're cheap, Liverpool will likely score. Verdict? Sell before Liverpool punish them.
Differential picks. Under ten percent ownership only.
Emiliano Martinez. The Aston Villa goalkeeper is five million pounds with just three point eight percent ownership. Martinez kept a clean sheet against Brighton in Gameweek Twenty Six, earning eight points. Six clean sheets this season and sixty five saves show he's active. Villa face Leeds at home in Gameweek Twenty Seven, a decent fixture. With five point six expected points, Martinez could deliver another clean sheet haul.
Elliot Anderson. The Nottingham Forest midfielder is five point four million pounds with five point nine percent ownership. Anderson played ninety minutes in the clean sheet against Wolves, earning five points. One goal and three assists this season isn't explosive, but Forest have been solid defensively. At five point four million, he's cheap midfield coverage. The Liverpool fixture is tough, but if you need a budget enabler, Anderson ticks boxes.
Wan-Bissaka. The West Ham defender is four point one million pounds with four point four percent ownership. Just two points against United, but West Ham's defense is improving. Three assists this season shows attacking potential. West Ham face Bournemouth at home in Gameweek Twenty Seven, and at four point one million, Wan-Bissaka is bargain basement pricing for a team keeping clean sheets.
Captaincy pick for Gameweek Twenty Seven? Cole Palmer. Chelsea face Burnley at home, and Palmer is on fire. Eight goals this season, maximum bonus in Gameweek Twenty Six, and Burnley's defense is leaky. Palmer is the standout choice.
One key tip? Monitor Tottenham's managerial situation before deadline. The North London Derby could be chaotic, and without a permanent manager, Spurs assets are huge risks. Avoid Son and Richarlison until the dust settles.
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