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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. Gameweek fifteen is in the books, and with the free transfer top-up landing for Gameweek sixteen, we've got major squad decisions to make. Bruno Fernandes just dropped eighteen points, Phil Foden's ownership is surging past twenty-five percent, and Everton's defense suddenly looks like a budget goldmine. Let's get straight into the news that matters for your squad right now.
First up, injury updates from the midweek Champions League pressers. Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed Cody Gakpo is being assessed after missing the Leeds thriller with a knock. That's crucial because Liverpool face Brighton at Anfield on Saturday. No confirmation yet on whether he'll be available. Meanwhile, Cole Palmer trained this week but remains a doubt for Chelsea's home clash with Everton. Thomas Frank provided an update on Destiny Udogie at Tottenham, saying the defender is progressing but unlikely to feature against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Finally, Liam Delap is fit and firing for Ipswich, which matters because he's been blanking recently despite decent underlying numbers.
Now, the free transfer top-up. Every manager gets an extra free transfer for Gameweek sixteen, giving you two moves without penalty. Don't waste this. You can either use both to fix problem areas, bank one for Gameweek seventeen flexibility, or go aggressive with a mini-wildcard approach if your squad needs major surgery. The deadline is Saturday, thirteenth December at half one in the afternoon, so plan carefully.
Right, let's hit the top three transfers in. First, Bruno Fernandes at nine million pounds. Nearly two hundred thousand managers brought him in after Gameweek fifteen, and for good reason. He just hauled eighteen points against Wolves with two goals and an assist. That's four goals and six assists this season, playing as an advanced midfielder under Ruben Amorim's system. Manchester United face Bournemouth on Monday night, and Bruno's on every set piece. His expected points for Gameweek sixteen sit at eight point eight. Verdict? Essential. If you've got the budget, he's a must-own captain option right now.
Second, Bruno Guimaraes at six point nine million pounds. Over three hundred and fifty thousand transfers in, and the Brazilian just scored his fifth goal of the season in Newcastle's two-one win over Burnley. He's picked up ten points in Gameweek fifteen with three bonus. The key here is consistency. Five goals, four assists, and four clean sheets across fifteen games means he's averaging five point eight points per game. Newcastle face Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday. These local derbies can be tight, but Bruno's on penalties and playing box to box. At under seven million, he's excellent value. Verdict? Good buy, especially if you need a mid-price midfielder with momentum.
Third, Kieran Dewsbury-Hall at just five point one million pounds. Nearly three hundred thousand managers jumped on this bargain after his sixteen-point haul for Everton. He scored, assisted, kept a clean sheet, and grabbed three bonus against Nottingham Forest. That's four goals and three assists this season for an Everton side that's suddenly defensive solid under David Moyes. Six clean sheets in fourteen games tells you everything. Everton travel to Chelsea on Saturday, which isn't ideal, but then they host Arsenal before visiting Burnley. At five point one million, he's freeing up funds elsewhere. Verdict? Good buy if you need budget flexibility. Just be aware Chelsea could keep it tight.
Now the top three transfers out. First, Phil Foden at eight point six million pounds. Wait, hear me out. Only seven thousand managers sold him, and I'm not saying dump him completely, but his ownership is now twenty-five point nine percent. That's quarter of the game owning him. He's picked up twelve points against Sunderland, but here's the concern. Manchester City face Crystal Palace away on Sunday. Palace just won at Fulham and have been tricky at home. If you're using your double transfer to chase Bruno Fernandes or need funds, Foden to Bruno could work. His expected points are high at ten point three, so this is marginal. Verdict? Hold unless you desperately need funds. He's still got six goals and two assists this season and City's fixtures improve.
Second, Robert Sánchez at four point eight million pounds. Fifty-eight thousand transfers in, but sixteen thousand sold him. Chelsea's keeper kept his seventh clean sheet in the goalless draw at Bournemouth. The problem? Four point eight million is tied up in a goalkeeper when Chelsea face Everton, then Newcastle, then Aston Villa in their next three. Those aren't clean sheet bankers. If you've got Sánchez, consider downgrading to a four point five million option and using that point three million elsewhere. He's got thirty saves this season but Chelsea's defense can be leaky. Verdict? Sell if you need funds. Goalkeepers are the easiest place to save money.
Third, any Brentford or Wolves attackers you're still holding. Brentford lost two-nil at Spurs and face Leeds at home on Sunday. Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have been quiet. Wolves got hammered four-one by Manchester United and visit Arsenal on Saturday. Matheus Cunha and Jorgen Strand Larsen are both struggling. If you've got any of these, the double transfer is your chance to pivot. Brentford's fixtures aren't terrible long-term, but they're inconsistent. Wolves under Vitor Pereira are all over the place. Verdict? Sell Wolves attackers immediately. Consider holding Brentford for one more week if you've got bigger fires.
Differential time. Three under ten percent owned players who could haul. First, Boubacar Kamara at Aston Villa, four point nine million pounds. Just point three percent owned but he picked up ten points in Gameweek fifteen with an assist and three bonus. Aston Villa visit West Ham on Sunday. That's one goal and three assists this season from a defensive midfielder who's nailed in Unai Emery's system. Extremely differential captaincy shout if you're chasing in mini-leagues.
Second, Antoni Stach at Leeds, four point eight million pounds. One point five percent owned, scored twelve points against Liverpool with a goal, assist, and two bonus. That's two goals and five assists this season. Leeds host Brentford on Sunday in what could be an open game. If you need a budget enabler who actually plays and returns, Stach is live.
Third, Adam Wharton at Crystal Palace, five million pounds. Point five percent owned, just got an assist and two bonus against Fulham. Palace host Manchester City on Sunday, which sounds mad, but Wharton's on set pieces and City's defense has been vulnerable. Three assists this season and five clean sheets. He's a deep-lying playmaker who pops up with attacking returns. Extremely risky but could pay off.
Captaincy for Gameweek sixteen? Bruno Fernandes is my pick. Eighteen points last week, playing advanced, on set pieces, faces Bournemouth on Monday night. If you don't own him, Mohamed Salah against Brighton at Anfield is the safe choice. One key tip? Don't overthink the double transfer. Fix your biggest problem first, whether that's a non-playing bench player or an expensive flop. Use the second move to upgrade or pivot, but don't chase last week's points. Bruno was always good, he just finally hauled.
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That's it for today's show. Make those transfers count, and I'll see you tomorrow with the latest team news. Subscribe at whogotthepoints.com.