Subscribe
Share
Share
Embed
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.
Here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes to get your Gameweek thirty squad sorted before that Saturday deadline. Let's get into it.
Right, rapid fire news first. Roefs is out for Bournemouth, which is a big deal for any goalkeeper options you might be considering from the Cherries camp. Keep an eye on that situation. Over at Fulham, Wilson, Andersen, and Kevin are all injury concerns flagged ahead of their Gameweek twenty-nine fixture against West Ham, so hold off on any Fulham defensive assets until we know more. At Man United, Maguire and Shaw remain doubts as Michael Carrick's squad heads into tonight's clash at Newcastle. Xhaka was used as a sub in Gameweek twenty-nine rather than starting, which is worth noting if you have him. And Kroupi also came off the bench, so squad rotation is clearly happening at that level. Tonight we still have five fixtures to come including Brighton versus Arsenal, Aston Villa versus Chelsea, and the big one, Newcastle versus Man United. So hold your horses on any late transfers involving players from those games.
Now it's Wednesday, which means we are deep diving into defensive contribution points from Gameweek twenty-nine. Who stood up, who delivered, and who should you be targeting for Gameweek thirty? Let's break it down.
Top transfer in number one. Senesi from Bournemouth. Four point nine million pounds, sixteen point five percent ownership. Senesi was your standout defensive performer in Gameweek twenty-nine, racking up eleven points in the goalless draw against Brentford. He played the full ninety, kept a clean sheet, and picked up three bonus points. That is maximum bonus. On the season he has eight clean sheets and four assists, making him arguably the best value defender in the game right now. He faces Burnley in Gameweek thirty, which is a very manageable fixture. Verdict: Essential.
Top transfer in number two. Ballard from Sunderland. Four point six million pounds, three point five percent ownership. Sunderland shut out Leeds in Gameweek twenty-nine and Ballard was central to it, playing ninety minutes, keeping a clean sheet, and earning nine points including a bonus point. On the season he has six clean sheets, two goals, and two assists for a points per game of four point six. He is criminally underowned at three point five percent. Sunderland face Brighton in Gameweek thirty and while that is a tougher ask, Regis Le Bris has built a defensively solid unit this season. Verdict: Good.
Top transfer in number three. Garner from Everton. Five point two million pounds, four percent ownership. Now this one is interesting because Garner proves that midfielders rack up serious defensive contribution points too. He played ninety minutes in Everton's two-nil win over Burnley, earned an assist, kept a clean sheet, and banked ten points including two bonus. He has ten clean sheets on the season, the joint highest of any midfielder in our data. Five goals and assists combined too. David Moyes has Everton well organised and Garner is the engine of it all. They face Arsenal in Gameweek thirty which is a tough fixture, but his underlying numbers are hard to ignore at this price. Verdict: Good.
Now for transfers out. Who do you need to shift before Saturday's deadline?
Sell number one. Ekitiké from Liverpool. Nine point one million pounds, thirty-four percent ownership. Liverpool lost to Wolves in Gameweek twenty-nine and Ekitiké drew a blank, picking up just two points in ninety minutes. That is a really worrying return from a nine point one million pound asset. Thirty-four percent ownership means huge captaincy pressure at all times, and with Liverpool facing Spurs in Gameweek thirty, you'd expect a response, but confidence has to be wavering. We flagged concerns earlier in the week. If you have a stronger premium option, now might be the time to act. Verdict: Consider Selling.
Sell number two. Rayan from Bournemouth. Five point six million pounds, two point seven percent ownership. Rayan played seventy-three minutes in the goalless draw against Brentford and only picked up three points. Clean sheet ticked but no attacking returns. His season total of twenty-seven points and just two goals across the campaign makes him hard to trust. Transfers out slightly outweigh transfers in this week which tells its own story. Verdict: Sell.
Now hold steady on. Dewsbury-Hall from Everton. Five point one million pounds, four point eight percent ownership. He scored in Everton's win over Burnley, kept a clean sheet, and bagged nine points. Six goals and five assists on the season with a form rating of six point eight, which is the highest in our data today. He is in brilliant nick. Yes, Arsenal away in Gameweek thirty is tough, but at five point one million pounds, the upside is massive. Verdict: Hold.
Now for your differentials, the low owned picks that could make the difference in your mini league.
First up, Diarra from Sunderland. Five point three million pounds, just zero point one percent ownership. Nobody has him. That is your edge. He scored in Gameweek twenty-nine's win at Leeds, playing the full ninety, and also kept a clean sheet for seven points. He has also converted a penalty this season which gives him that goal threat. With a home fixture against Brighton in Gameweek thirty, there is a genuine haul opportunity here if you want to be bold.
Second differential, Henderson from Crystal Palace. Five million pounds, seven point seven percent ownership. Eighty-three saves this season and ten clean sheets. He is one of the busiest and most rewarding goalkeepers in the game. Crystal Palace face Leeds at home in Gameweek thirty with a difficulty rating of two for the home side. Oliver Glasner's Palace concede chances but Henderson keeps them in games. Expected points of five point six for Gameweek thirty. If you need a goalkeeper upgrade, he is your move.
Captaincy pick for Gameweek thirty. B.Fernandes from Man United. Ten million pounds, thirty-nine point eight percent ownership. Seven goals and thirteen assists this season. Man United face Aston Villa at home on Sunday and with his set piece threat and creative output, he is the standout captain option assuming he plays tonight against Newcastle and comes through unscathed. Monitor his Gameweek twenty-nine performance tonight before locking in that armband.
One key tip: with Šeško already flagged as essential over the past couple of days, keep him. Eight goals for Man United and a home game against Aston Villa in Gameweek thirty means the goal threat is very much alive. Ten thousand transfers in this week tells you the rest of the FPL world agrees.
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 is your Gameweek thirty prep done. Stay sharp, check those tonight lineups, and subscribe at whogotthepoints.com. See you tomorrow.