Gameweek 8 Preview - Semenyo Mania & Newcastle Stars on Fire

Essential Gameweek 8 preparation with Archer covering the must-know transfers and strategic moves ahead of Saturday's 10 AM deadline. This episode delivers rapid-fire news updates including injury concerns for Anthony (Burnley) and Keane (Everton), plus Haaland's international break rest raising questions about Pep's rotation plans. Deep dive into the top three transfers in, led by the explosive Semenyo from Bournemouth who's hit 60.3% ownership after an 18-point Gameweek 7 haul - now essential with 6 goals and 3 assists this season. Newcastle's Burn emerges as premium defensive value at 5.1m with 5 clean sheets, while Woltemade offers forward line entry at 7.2m. The episode explores key transfers out as managers ditch blanking premiums and injury doubts. Differential picks spotlight includes Bruno Guimaraes' explosive 14-point return at just 2.2% ownership, City's Matheus Nunes as defensive rotation value, and Sesko's emerging potential under Amorim. Captaincy analysis focuses on Semenyo's sustainable form and underlying metrics. Essential listening for FPL managers seeking detailed player analysis, ownership insights, and strategic guidance for the upcoming gameweek. Visit whogotthepoints.com for more FPL insights and analysis.

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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 Eight.

Right, let's dive into the rapid-fire news bulletin. First up, Anthony from Burnley is doubtful with a knock but has a seventy-five percent chance of playing. At six point eight percent ownership and five point seven million pounds, he's been flying under the radar with four goals this season. Second, Everton's Keane is also doubtful with a knock, same seventy-five percent chance. The four point five million pound defender has been solid with two clean sheets and a goal. Third, Haaland rested during the international break which suggests Pep Guardiola is managing his minutes carefully ahead of City's fixture run. Fourth, several players are seeing massive ownership swings ahead of Saturday's ten AM deadline, with some differential picks gaining serious traction after strong Gameweek Seven performances.

Now let's hit the top three transfers in. First up, Semenyo from Bournemouth at seven point nine million pounds. His ownership has rocketed to sixty point three percent after a monster eighteen-point haul in Gameweek Seven with two goals and an assist against Tottenham. He's now scored six goals and provided three assists this season, averaging nine point four points per game. Verdict: Essential. He's become the must-have midfielder with Bournemouth's attack clicking under Andoni Iraola.

Second, Burn from Newcastle at five point one million pounds. The defender's ownership sits at eight point eight percent but he's flying in with nearly two hundred thousand transfers after an eleven-point return. He's kept five clean sheets this season and grabbed an assist in Gameweek Seven. With Newcastle's defense looking solid and Eddie Howe's side finding form, Burn offers excellent value. Verdict: Good option for those needing defensive cover.

Third, Woltemade from Newcastle at seven point two million pounds. The German forward has ten point five percent ownership and bagged six points in Gameweek Seven with a goal. He's scored three times this season and Newcastle's attack is gathering momentum. At his price point, he offers a decent route into Newcastle's forward line. Verdict: Good punt but not essential.

Moving to transfers out. First, players are ditching expensive assets who blanked in Gameweek Seven. Many premium forwards failed to deliver, leading to mass exodus as managers chase the in-form options. Second, injury concerns around Anthony and Keane are causing uncertainty, with managers not wanting doubtful players in their starting eleven. Third, some defenders from teams with poor fixture runs are being moved on as managers target better defensive schedules.

Differential picks time. Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle at six point five million pounds with just two point two percent ownership is criminally underowned. He exploded for fourteen points in Gameweek Seven with a goal, assist, clean sheet and maximum bonus. He's kept four clean sheets this season and Newcastle's midfield is purring.

Matheus Nunes from Manchester City at five point three million pounds and zero point five percent ownership is intriguing. The defender started and played ninety minutes in Gameweek Seven, keeping a clean sheet for five points. With City's defense rotating, he could sneak starts at this price.

Sesko from Manchester United at seven point three million pounds with five point two percent ownership scored nine points in Gameweek Seven with a goal and clean sheet. The young forward is finding his feet under Ruben Amorim and offers explosive potential.

Captaincy pick: Semenyo is the standout choice. He's in red-hot form with eighteen points last week and Bournemouth's fixtures look tasty. One key tip: don't chase last week's points blindly, but Semenyo's underlying numbers suggest this form is sustainable.

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