Gameweek 13: Salah Exodus Begins, Barnes Explodes, and the Bruno Differential

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Gameweek 13's deadline hits Saturday at 1:30 PM, and we've got transfer targets, differentials, and a crucial captaincy call to nail down. Let's dive into the essential moves you need to make this week.

Three game-changing developments you need to know about before the deadline:

The Egyptian king blanked in Gameweek 12 with just 2 points, and more crucially, he's hemorrhaging ownership with over 150,000 managers selling. Liverpool's fixtures turn after this week, triggering a mass exodus. At £14.2m and 23.6% ownership, managers are finally pulling the trigger on the premium asset who's becoming a team structure liability.

The Arsenal defender continues to deliver, picking up another 5 points in Gameweek 12 with an assist. He's now sitting at an incredible 31% ownership and has returned in four of his last five games. The consistency is remarkable for a defender at his price point.

The Newcastle midfielder burst into life with 10 points against West Ham, grabbing two assists and maximum bonus. Newcastle's fixtures look excellent, and he's suddenly become essential again at just 4.2% ownership.

Ownership: 1.5%

Transfers In: 116,000+

Total Points: 39

GW12 Performance: 15 points (2 goals)

The Newcastle midfielder just exploded with a brace against West Ham, and he's seeing massive transfer activity. Barnes is playing as a forward in Eddie Howe's system and has 3 goals this season already.

Key Stats:

Verdict: Good buy, but be aware of Newcastle's rotation risk with their European commitments. At 1.5% ownership, he's the ultimate differential who could easily become essential. The fixtures are prime.

Ownership: 4.7%

Transfers In: 52,000+

Total Points: 43

The Aston Villa keeper has been quietly consistent all season. Martinez has 3 clean sheets and 23 saves, showing he's busy behind that defense and picking up save points along the way.

Key Stats:

Verdict: Essential if you're looking for goalkeeper stability at a reasonable price. Villa face Brentford at home in GW13, and Martinez offers reliable returns.

Ownership: 4.2%

Transfers In: 84,000+

Total Points: 60

GW12 Performance: 10 points (2 assists, maximum bonus)

He's gained 84,000 managers after that 10-pointer, and rightly so. Bruno has been exceptional this season, averaging 5.5 points per game.

Key Stats:

Verdict: Essential buy. This is peak Bruno form, and Newcastle's schedule is beautiful. At just 4.2% ownership, he's flying under the radar despite being one of the best midfield options available. Newcastle face West Ham at home - expect another haul.

Ownership: 23.6%

Transfers Out: 150,000+

GW12 Performance: 2 points (90 minutes, zero returns)

He leads the exodus, and it's completely understandable. Salah scored just 2 points in Gameweek 12 despite playing the full 90 minutes with zero attacking returns.

Why Managers Are Selling:

Verdict: Sell if you haven't already. Use that £14.2m to upgrade elsewhere and reinvest when Liverpool's fixtures improve. That massive price tag isn't justifying itself right now, and the funds can transform your team structure.

Ownership: 13.2%

Transfers Out: 40,000

GW12 Performance: Clean sheet

The Chelsea keeper has lost nearly 40,000 managers despite keeping a clean sheet in Gameweek 12. He has 6 clean sheets this season, which is actually decent.

The Situation:

Verdict: Hold if you own him. That clean sheet in Gameweek 12 shows he can still deliver, and his price has already dropped twice. Chelsea's fixtures aren't terrible - no need to panic sell.

Ownership: Not specified

Transfers Out: 19,000

GW12 Performance: 0 points (57 minutes)

The Manchester United midfielder has lost 19,000 managers after getting zero points in Gameweek 12 despite playing 57 minutes. Under new boss Ruben Amorim, rotation is a real concern.

The Problems:

Verdict: Sell if you need funds. United's midfield is uncertain under Amorim's system, and you can't trust his minutes. Better options available at similar or lower prices.

Three players flying under the radar who could deliver massive green arrows:

That 15-point haul makes him the standout differential of the week. With 116,000+ transfers in, he won't stay at 1.5% ownership for long. Playing as a forward in Eddie Howe's system with Newcastle's excellent fixtures ahead, Barnes is the differential to own before everyone else catches on.

Total Points: 48

GW12 Performance: 13 points (1 goal, maximum bonus)

The Everton midfielder just smashed 13 points in Gameweek 12 with a goal and maximum bonus. He's playing every minute under David Moyes and has 2 goals and 2 assists this season. At £4.9m, he's an absolute bargain who's nailed in the starting XI.

The West Ham midfielder has great underlying stats with 6.3 form rating, and he's due a haul. At just 0.3% ownership, he's the ultimate under-the-radar pick who could deliver a massive differential advantage.

The Choice: Bruno Guimaraes vs West Ham at St James' Park

Newcastle are flying, he's in red-hot form with 10 points last week, and West Ham's defense is leaky. With 6.0 expected points and playing at home, Bruno is the safe premium pick for the armband.

Why Bruno:

Alternative Option: Jurrien Timber if you're feeling bold and want a defensive differential captain, but Bruno is the safe premium pick with much higher ceiling.

⏰ Deadline Reminder: Saturday at 1:30 PM - don't miss it!

Make those moves before the deadline hits. The template is shifting, ownership percentages are changing rapidly, and getting ahead of the curve this week could deliver serious green arrows.

That's your comprehensive Gameweek 13 briefing. Good luck with your transfers, and let's get those green arrows! Subscribe at whogotthepoints.com for daily updates.

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