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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 intelligence briefing. I'm Archer, and here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes as we prepare for Gameweek Nineteen with that crucial Tuesday deadline looming.
Let's dive straight into the news bulletin. Arsenal's defensive headache deepens after their win over Brighton. Jurrien Timber didn't feature and is now listed as doubtful with a knock, just seventy five percent chance of playing. Meanwhile, Riccardo Calafiori picked up an injury concern of his own, though Gabriel did return to the starting lineup. Over at Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes is officially ruled out until January seventeenth with a hamstring injury. The Portuguese midfielder didn't feature against Newcastle and is now a priority sell. Matheus Cunha started his first match for United, playing the full ninety minutes though he managed just two points with no attacking returns. Finally, at Chelsea, Reece James delivered an assist in their loss to Aston Villa, continuing his recent uptick in form since returning from injury.
Right, let's get to those transfer decisions. Here are your top three players to bring in for Gameweek Nineteen.
First up, Rayan Cherki at six point six million pounds. Ownership has rocketed to ten point one percent after his explosive Gameweek Eighteen performance. The Man City midfielder scored one and assisted one at Nottingham Forest, collecting thirteen points including maximum bonus. That's now two goals and eight assists this season in just thirteen appearances. He's started the last five matches under Pep Guardiola and faces Sunderland away on New Year's Day. With seven expected points for that fixture, Cherki offers premium midfield output at a mid-price bracket. Verdict: Good buy for those without City coverage, though be aware of rotation risks.
Second, Harry Wilson at five point eight million pounds. The Fulham midfielder is now owned by eighteen point six percent of managers despite recent sideways movement. He registered an assist and clean sheet against West Ham for five points, taking him to five goals and six assists for the season. With eight point two expected points for the Crystal Palace away fixture on New Year's Day, Wilson offers excellent value. Marco Silva's side have hit form at the right time with three consecutive victories. Verdict: Good buy for budget midfield options with a strong fixture run.
Third, Reece James at five point seven million pounds. Ownership has climbed to ten point one percent as managers pile in on Chelsea's attacking right back. He grabbed an assist against Aston Villa, his fifth of the season to go with two goals. James has started four consecutive matches, playing the full ninety in each, suggesting he's finally past his fitness concerns. Chelsea host Bournemouth on Tuesday, a fixture where James's attacking threat from wide positions could pay dividends. Verdict: Essential if you can afford the Chelsea double up. His set piece involvement and attacking returns make him a strong differential at this price.
Now for the top three players to ship out.
First and most urgent, Bruno Fernandes at nine point two million pounds. Sixteen point one percent still own him despite the hamstring injury ruling him out until mid-January. He's already had over one hundred and eighty thousand transfers out this gameweek but clearly not enough managers have acted. With no points in Gameweek Eighteen when United beat Newcastle, you're holding dead money and missing two full gameweeks minimum. Verdict: Sell immediately. No question.
Second, Jurrien Timber at six point five million pounds. Thirty three percent ownership makes this Arsenal defender the most owned player we're discussing today, but that knock is a serious concern. Didn't play a single minute against Brighton and is now rated just seventy five percent to feature against Aston Villa on Tuesday. With over eighty thousand transfers out already, the writing is on the wall. Arsenal have excellent fixtures, but you can't afford a six point five million defender sitting on your bench. Verdict: Sell unless you have bigger fires to put out. Gabriel is the safer Arsenal defensive option now.
Third, Morgan Rogers at seven point four million pounds. Twenty two point five percent own the Aston Villa midfielder who managed just one point in their win at Chelsea. That's now three blanks in his last four matches, and while he's got seven goals and three assists for the season, the form has dipped at the wrong time. Facing Arsenal away on Tuesday isn't the fixture to back him in, especially with Unai Emery's side struggling for consistency. Verdict: Hold if you've got free transfers to burn, but he's not essential anymore. Consider downgrading to fund upgrades elsewhere.
Let's talk differentials. Players under ten percent ownership who could deliver big.
Ryan Gravenberch at five point seven million pounds, just five point seven percent owned. The Liverpool midfielder scored against Wolves for eleven points including double bonus. Four goals and three assists this season playing as the deepest midfielder in Arne Slot's system. Liverpool host Leeds on New Year's Day, and Gravenberch's goal threat from deep makes him intriguing.
James Tarkowski at five point five million pounds, eight percent owned. The Everton center back kept a clean sheet against Burnley and collected nine points with bonus. Seven clean sheets this season under David Moyes, and Everton face Nottingham Forest away on Tuesday. Not glamorous, but defensive points win gameweeks.
Captaincy for Gameweek Nineteen. Cherki faces Sunderland away with seven expected points. He's in blistering form and Man City need to keep winning. If you own him, he's a strong captaincy shout despite rotation concerns.
One key tip: Don't chase last week's points blindly. Cherki's haul has triggered massive transfers in, but remember Pep's rotation. If you're bringing him in, have a plan B on your bench.
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