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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? I'm Archer, and here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes to dominate Gameweek twenty-seven.
Gameweek twenty-six has wrapped up with some massive scores and crucial injury news. We've got team news updates, transfer targets, and the captaincy pick you need before Saturday's deadline. Let's dive straight in.
Right, the news bulletin. First up, huge defensive injury concerns ahead of Gameweek twenty-seven. Brighton's van Hecke is a doubt after picking up a knock, while Aston Villa's Cash and Matty Cash are both being assessed. Keep an eye on Friday's press conferences because these could be season-defining absences for clean sheet hunters. Second, managerial chaos at Nottingham Forest as Sean Dyche has been sacked following that goalless draw with Wolves. Forest have Liverpool at home in Gameweek twenty-seven, and new manager bounce could be a factor if they appoint quickly. Third, the goalkeeper situation at Manchester City. Donnarumma kept a clean sheet against Fulham, taking his tally to ten for the season. At five point six million pounds with eight point eight percent ownership, he's suddenly looking like excellent value. Fourth, Brentford's Mbeumo grabbed an assist in the one-one draw with Arsenal, showing he's still very much involved despite Bryan Mbeumo moving to Manchester United. That's seven expected points for Gameweek twenty-seven against Brighton. And finally, Palmer's back firing. The Chelsea midfielder bagged a goal and assist in the two-two draw with Leeds, taking him to twelve points for the gameweek. With Burnley at home next, he's essential.
Let's talk transfers in. Your three players to target this week.
First, Palmer at ten point six million pounds. Yes, he's expensive, but hear me out. He returned twelve points in Gameweek twenty-six with a goal and assist against Leeds. That takes him to eight goals and two assists this season. What makes this critical is Chelsea's fixture against Burnley at home in Gameweek twenty-seven. Scott Parker's side just conceded three at Crystal Palace. Palmer has eight point six expected points, he's on penalties, and under fifteen percent ownership means he's still a differential. Liam Rosenior's Chelsea are creating chances, and Palmer is the focal point. With ownership at just fourteen point eight percent, he could be a league-winning move if he hauls. Verdict? Essential. Get him in now before his price rises again.
Second, Semenyo at seven point nine million pounds. The Manchester City midfielder has been an absolute machine. Fourteen points in Gameweek twenty-six with a goal, assist, and maximum bonus against Fulham. That's thirteen goals and six assists this season from forty-nine point four percent ownership. Here's why he's still a buy despite that high ownership. City face Newcastle at home on Saturday evening. The Magpies have conceded four goals in their last two away games. Semenyo has seven point one expected points and is virtually nailed in Pep Guardiola's attack. His points per game of six point one is elite level, and with clean sheet points as well, he's a complete package. Nearly one hundred thousand managers transferred him in this week. Verdict? Essential if you don't own him, hold if you do.
Third differential shout, Summerville at five point six million pounds. The West Ham midfielder has quietly been excellent value at just two point five percent ownership. Three points in the one-one draw with Manchester United takes him to four goals and three assists this season. West Ham host Bournemouth in Gameweek twenty-seven, and at seven point eight expected points, he's offering incredible value. Nuno Espirito Santo has him playing as an advanced midfielder, and for five point six million pounds with twenty-nine thousand transfers in this week, he's a brilliant enabler who can actually return. If you need funds for Palmer or Semenyo, this is how you get them. Verdict? Good option, especially for budget-conscious managers.
Now, transfers out. Three players to consider moving on.
First, J Timber at six point four million pounds. The Arsenal defender has been solid all season with twelve clean sheets, but here's the problem. Just two points in the draw with Brentford, and more importantly, he's got Spurs away on Sunday in Gameweek twenty-seven. That's a fixture difficulty of three for both attack and defense. With thirty-one point two percent ownership and four point two expected points, you can do better for six point four million pounds. Thomas Frank's Spurs are creating chances, and Arsenal have only kept one clean sheet in their last three. If you're looking to fund moves elsewhere, Timber to a cheaper defender frees up crucial funds. Verdict? Sell if you need the money, hold if your defense is working.
Second, B Fernandes at nine point eight million pounds. The Manchester United midfielder blanked against West Ham with just two points. That's now back-to-back disappointments. Yes, he has six goals and twelve assists this season, but at nine point eight million pounds with thirty-six point five percent ownership, he's not offering value right now. United face Everton away on Monday night in Gameweek twenty-seven, and David Moyes will make that difficult. With Palmer exploding and cheaper midfield options performing, that nine point eight million pounds is better invested elsewhere. Michael Carrick's United are inconsistent, and Fernandes isn't essential anymore. Verdict? Sell and reinvest.
Third, Sánchez at four point nine million pounds. The Chelsea goalkeeper got just one point in the two-two draw with Leeds. That's back-to-back games without a clean sheet. Yes, Chelsea have Burnley at home next, but at four point nine million pounds with fifteen percent ownership declining, there are better options. Donnarumma at five point six million pounds has better fixtures and is keeping more clean sheets. Chelsea's defense under Liam Rosenior has been leaky recently, conceding in four of their last five. If you're carrying Sánchez as your starting goalkeeper, it's time to upgrade. Verdict? Sell for Donnarumma or similar.
Differential time. Players under ten percent ownership who could explode.
M Fernandes at five point five million pounds and just zero point four percent ownership. The West Ham midfielder played ninety minutes in the draw with United and has three goals and three assists this season. With Bournemouth at home in Gameweek twenty-seven and six point four expected points, he's a punt that could pay off massively if West Ham dominate. Form rating of six point four suggests he's in good nick.
O Dango at five point eight million pounds. The Brentford midfielder has five goals and five assists this season from just zero point five percent ownership. Brighton away isn't the easiest fixture, but at that price with nine thousand transfers in this week, he's clearly catching attention. If you want a true differential, this is it.
Captaincy. It has to be Palmer against Burnley at home. Chelsea will create chances, he's on penalties, and Burnley's defense is fragile. Semenyo against Newcastle is the safe alternative, but Palmer has the ceiling to win you your mini-league this week.
One key tip for Gameweek twenty-seven? Don't overthink the Spurs versus Arsenal match. Both defenses are vulnerable right now, so avoid loading up on defenders from either side. Focus your money in attack where the points will come.
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That's your Gameweek twenty-seven preview. Palmer and Semenyo are must-haves, Timber and Fernandes can go, and captain Palmer for the haul. Subscribe at whogotthepoints.com, and we'll see you tomorrow with more FPL insights. Good luck.