Welcome to your Gameweek 20 briefing! Thanks for subscribing to Who Got The Points - your daily Fantasy Premier League insights delivered straight to your inbox. With Bruno Fernandes facing a hamstring injury and Newcastle's assets on fire, this gameweek requires careful planning. Let's dive into the essential moves you need to make.
🚨 Breaking News & Updates
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Bruno Fernandes is doubtful for Manchester United's trip to Leeds with a hamstring injury - only a 25% chance of playing. Over 127,000 managers are already shipping him out as panic sets in.
Ethan Ampadu has picked up a suspension for Leeds, ruled out until January 7th and will miss the crucial United fixture.
In Gameweek 19, Liverpool were held to a goalless draw by Leeds at Anfield, while Arsenal dominated with four goals against Aston Villa. Newcastle's excellent form continues with three goals at Burnley, making their assets essential considerations right now.
📈 Essential Transfers IN
Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle) - £7.0m
THE standout move of the gameweek. Ownership has jumped to 16% with over 316,000 transfers in, and for good reason.
Scored 10 points in GW19 with a goal and maximum bonus against Burnley
Season stats: 6 goals, 4 assists, 96 total points
Averaging 5.3 points per game
5 expected points against Crystal Palace (home) in GW20
Excellent fixtures: Crystal Palace (H), then Leeds (A) in GW21
VERDICT: Essential buy if you don't own him. At £7.0m, he's a bargain for Newcastle's form and fixtures. This is the priority transfer of the week - don't overthink it.
Roefs (Sunderland) - £4.8m
The budget goalkeeper option that's turning heads. Now over 10% owned after 92,000 transfers in.
7 clean sheets this season
90 total points from a budget keeper
7 points in GW19 with clean sheet and save points vs Man City
Spurs (A) in GW20, then Brentford (H) and Crystal Palace (H)
VERDICT: Great budget enabler for a rotating keeper spot. At £4.8m, he frees up funds elsewhere while delivering solid points.
Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) - £6.4m
The Arsenal defender with elite attacking threat. Now at 28% ownership.
9 points in GW19 with an assist and clean sheet vs Villa
Season stats: 8 clean sheets, 2 goals, 4 assists
95 total points - more than just a defensive asset
5 expected points for GW20 vs Bournemouth (H)
Liverpool (A) in GW21
VERDICT: Essential Arsenal defender. His attacking returns elevate him above typical defensive picks.
📉 Priority Transfers OUT
Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd) - £9.1m
The injury crisis continues. Dropping from 11.9% ownership with over 127,000 transfers out.
Hamstring injury - only 25% chance of playing vs Leeds
0 minutes in GW19 against Wolves
United's fixtures aren't appealing: Leeds (A) next
Only 1 clean sheet all season, 27 goals conceded
VERDICT: Sell immediately if you own him. Even when fit, United's form and fixtures don't justify the price tag. Redirect that £9.1m to Bruno Guimaraes or strengthen elsewhere.
Ekitike (Liverpool) - £9.1m
The heavily-owned forward seeing mass exits. 35% owned but 127,000 transfers out.
Just 2 points in GW19 despite 90 minutes vs Leeds
Season stats: 8 goals, 2 assists - but blanked when it mattered
Fulham (A) next, then Arsenal in GW21
At £9.1m, consistency is crucial
VERDICT: Sell if you need funds elsewhere. The price tag demands more reliable returns than recent performances show.
Robert Sanchez (Chelsea) - £4.9m
The budget keeper losing favor rapidly. 14% ownership, 67,000 transfers out.
Conceded twice vs Bournemouth in GW19 - another 2-pointer
8 clean sheets but 21 goals conceded this season
Man City (A) in GW20 is a nightmare fixture
Chelsea's defensive issues persist under Maresca
VERDICT: Sell for better budget options like Roefs. The fixtures and form don't justify holding.
💎 Differential Picks (Under 10% Ownership)
Looking to gain an edge in your mini-leagues? These under-the-radar options could deliver big points:
Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham Forest) - £5.7m, 1% owned
Genuine differential at just 1% ownership
3 goals, 1 assist this season
Playing regularly in Forest's setup
Aston Villa (A) next - tricky fixture but huge differential potential
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Man City) - £5.7m, 10% owned
8 clean sheets, 66 total points
City's defense showing improvement
Chelsea (H) in GW20, Brighton (A) in GW21
Differential keeper option with clean sheet potential
Harry Wilson (Fulham) - £5.8m, 18% owned
Note: At 18% ownership, Wilson is on the edge of differential territory, but his stats deserve mention.
5 goals, 6 assists this season
87 total points
Liverpool (H) in GW20 could deliver returns
⚡ Captaincy Pick for Gameweek 20
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) - £10.3m
The safe captain choice for Gameweek 20. Arsenal host Bournemouth at the Emirates - a fixture they should dominate.
7.2 expected points - highest of the gameweek
21% ownership - not overly risky
4 goals, 6 assists this season
Assist and clean sheet vs Villa in GW19
Arsenal's home form makes this a banker fixture
VERDICT: Saka is your safe captain pick. Arsenal should control this game, and he's their primary attacking outlet.
🎯 The ONE Key Move This Week
Bruno Guimaraes is the priority transfer this week. Newcastle's fixtures are excellent, his form is at its peak, and at £7.0m he's an absolute bargain. If you're selling Bruno Fernandes, this is where that money should go. Don't overthink this one - it's the essential move for Gameweek 20.
📊 Quick Stats Summary
Most transferred IN: Bruno Guimaraes (316,000+)
Most transferred OUT: Bruno Fernandes & Ekitike (127,000+ each)
Top captain pick: Bukayo Saka (7.2 expected points)
Best differential: Callum Hudson-Odoi (1% owned)
Budget enabler: Roefs at £4.8m (7 clean sheets)
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