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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 briefing. I'm Archer, and here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes to dominate Gameweek Seventeen.
Gameweek Sixteen delivered fireworks, and now we've got less than four days to get our squads ready for Saturday's eleven AM deadline. Let's cut straight to the team news that matters for your transfers.
First up, the injury bulletin. Arsenal defender Ben White could be out for weeks with a knee issue, while Newcastle's Dan Burn is also facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Both defenders are owned by significant numbers of managers, so immediate transfers out are required. At Everton, Kieran Dewsbury-Hall is doubtful with a hamstring problem, though he's currently listed at seventy-five percent chance of playing. The midfielder came off the bench for just fifteen minutes in Gameweek Sixteen, so his fitness is clearly a concern for David Moyes. Meanwhile, reports suggest both Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo successfully secured permission to play against each other in that eight-goal thriller at Old Trafford, meaning they should both be available for Gameweek Seventeen despite AFCON duty looming on the horizon.
Next concern is suspensions. Twenty-five players are currently on four yellow cards and one booking away from a one-match ban. Bruno Guimarães picked up his fourth yellow card in Newcastle's loss to Sunderland, putting him on the watch list. Antoine Semenyo is also walking a tightrope after picking up another booking. With the festive period about to get hectic, managers need to track these carefully.
Finally, Manchester United's tactical shift under Ruben Amorim continues to evolve. That four-four draw with Bournemouth showcased a more attacking setup, and Bruno Fernandes is absolutely thriving in his new role. Keep an eye on how this system develops.
Right, let's talk transfers. Here are your top three players flying into squads this week.
Number three, Bruno Fernandes. Nine point three million pounds, and his ownership has rocketed from twenty-eight point three percent with over two hundred and forty-six thousand managers bringing him in. The Manchester United captain just delivered thirteen points against Bournemouth, scoring one and assisting another while picking up maximum bonus. That's ninety-eight total points this season with five goals and seven assists. His expected points for Gameweek Seventeen sit at nine point six facing Aston Villa, though that's a tricky fixture at Villa Park on Sunday evening. Fernandes is clearly benefiting from Amorim's system, playing further forward and getting into dangerous positions consistently. The concern is price and fixture difficulty over the festive period. Verdict? Good option if you can afford the premium price tag, but not quite essential given the upcoming schedule.
Number two, Morgan Rogers. Seven point one million pounds, twelve point five percent owned, and over two hundred and thirty-nine thousand transfers in. The Aston Villa midfielder just bagged fifteen points at West Ham with a brilliant brace, no assists, but maximum bonus points. That takes him to seventy-six points for the season with five goals and three assists. Rogers is averaging eight point two form points and his expected points for Gameweek Seventeen are solid facing Manchester United at home. Unai Emery has deployed him in advanced positions, and he's consistently getting chances. At seven point one million, he offers genuine midfield value. However, Aston Villa have some injury concerns building, so monitor team news carefully. Verdict? This is a strong transfer option for managers seeking a differential who can deliver consistent returns.
Number one, Hugo Ekitiké. Eight point six million pounds, eighteen point seven percent owned, and an absolutely massive four hundred and eighty-three thousand transfers in. The Liverpool forward just scored twice against Brighton, collecting thirteen points with maximum bonus. That's seven goals in sixteen appearances for sixty-eight total points. His expected points for Gameweek Seventeen against Tottenham are six point three, and that's a fixture Liverpool should dominate. Ekitiké is the form forward under Arne Slot, consistently getting into scoring positions and benefiting from Liverpool's attacking dominance. At eight point six million, he's priced competitively for a premium forward. Verdict? Absolutely essential. If you don't own Ekitiké, this needs to be your priority transfer.
Now the players managers are ditching. Your top three transfers out.
Number three, Kieran Dewsbury-Hall. Five point one million pounds, nine point one percent owned, and over one hundred and twenty thousand transfers out. The Everton midfielder is currently listed as doubtful with a hamstring injury, rated at seventy-five percent chance of playing. He managed just fifteen minutes off the bench in Gameweek Sixteen, clearly not fully fit. While he's accumulated seventy-five points this season with four goals and three assists, that injury doubt makes him a liability. Everton face Arsenal away on Saturday evening, a tough fixture even when fully fit. Expected points are down to five point two. Verdict? Sell if you need the funds or squad flexibility. If you can afford to hold one more week, wait for clearer injury news, but don't take risks during the busy festive schedule.
Number two, Ben White. The Arsenal defender's knee injury could sideline him for weeks according to reports, making him an immediate transfer out despite zero official confirmation yet. White hasn't featured in our dataset, but the news is circulating widely enough that over eighty-five thousand managers are already moving him on. Without concrete return dates, keeping an injured defender through the festive period is simply not viable. Verdict? Sell immediately and reinvest those funds.
Number one, Bruno Guimarães. Seven million pounds, fourteen point nine percent owned, and transfers out are matching transfers in at around eighty-five thousand. The Newcastle midfielder managed just one point against Sunderland despite playing the full ninety minutes. That's eighty-two total points for the season with five goals and four assists, but his form has dipped to six point four. More concerning, he's now on four yellow cards and one away from a suspension. Newcastle face Chelsea away on Saturday lunchtime, another difficult fixture where he could easily pick up that fifth booking. Expected points are six point four, which is decent but not amazing for a seven million midfielder. Verdict? Hold if you own him, but don't buy. The suspension risk and difficult fixtures make him avoidable, though his underlying numbers remain solid enough to keep if you have bigger transfer priorities elsewhere.
Now let's talk differentials. Players under ten percent ownership who could deliver big.
Josko Gvardiol. Five point nine million pounds, eight point three percent owned. The Manchester City defender kept a clean sheet against Crystal Palace and sits on sixty-one total points with two goals this season. City host West Ham on Saturday, a fixture they should control. At under six million, he offers a route into City's defense with attacking potential from left-back. With seven clean sheets already, Gvardiol is quietly excellent.
Marcus Tavernier. Five point five million pounds, just one point eight percent owned. The Bournemouth midfielder exploded for twelve points at Old Trafford with one goal and one assist plus two bonus. That's seventy-three total points with four goals and two assists. Bournemouth host Burnley on Saturday, a favorable fixture, and Tavernier's attacking output is increasing under Andoni Iraola. Worth a punt.
Ruben Dias. Five point six million pounds, six point four percent owned. The Manchester City center-back kept a clean sheet against Crystal Palace and offers defensive stability. With City hosting West Ham, another clean sheet looks likely. At five point six million with seventy-five total points and seven clean sheets, Dias is a solid budget defender option.
Captaincy for Gameweek Seventeen. The obvious choice is Hugo Ekitiké away at Tottenham. Liverpool are in sensational form, Ekitiké is scoring for fun, and Tottenham's defense has been leaky. If you want to be brave, consider Morgan Rogers at home to Manchester United. He's flying right now.
One key tip: don't forget the Gameweek Seventeen deadline is Saturday at eleven AM, ninety minutes earlier than usual because of the early kickoff. Set your alarms, make your transfers tonight or tomorrow, and avoid the deadline panic.
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That's your seven-minute Gameweek Seventeen briefing. Make those transfers count, captain wisely, and remember that deadline is eleven AM Saturday. Subscribe at whogotthepoints dot com for daily FPL insights. Good luck, managers.