Gameweek 22: Bruno Mania, DCL's Value, and Why 400K Managers Are Making This Move

Welcome back to your essential FPL briefing! Thanks for subscribing to Who Got The Points. Gameweek 21 delivered some absolute chaos, and with the Manchester derby kicking off GW22 on Saturday at 12:30, we've got seven minutes of pure actionable insight to help you navigate the crucial decisions ahead.

Last gameweek served up some wild scorelines and crucial clean sheets. Here's what shaped the template:

With no major suspensions heading into GW22, the main concern is rotation among the big hitters. Plan your transfers carefully and check predicted lineups before the deadline.

Transfer Volume: Over 300,000 managers brought him in

GW21 Performance: 11 points (1 goal, 1 assist)

Season Stats: 8 goals, 5 assists | 117 total points | Averaging 5.8 points per game

Next Fixture: Wolves (A) - Sunday

The Verdict: ESSENTIAL. Bruno is on fire and central to everything Newcastle do in attack. He's on set pieces, contributes in open play, and Newcastle are scoring freely. If you don't own him, fix that immediately.

Transfer Volume: Over 200,000 transfers in

GW21 Performance: 8 points (1 goal, 1 assist)

Season Stats: 9 goals, 2 assists | 89 total points

Next Fixture: Fulham (H) - Saturday

The Verdict: GOOD BUY. At £6.0m, DCL is exceptional value in the forward line. He's Leeds' main striker and they're creating chances. The FPL community is catching on fast, and rightly so. Excellent pick for those needing forward cover.

Transfer Volume: 268,000 transfers in

Season Stats: 4 goals, 7 assists | 9 clean sheets

Minutes: Playing every minute for Arsenal

Next Fixture: Nottingham Forest (A) - Saturday evening

The Verdict: ESSENTIAL FOR MIDFIELD STABILITY. Rice has been quietly brilliant all season. He's nailed on, takes set pieces, and offers consistent returns. Arsenal will be looking to bounce back from that goalless draw, making him a safe and effective choice.

Transfer Volume: Nearly 100,000 managers shipped him out

GW21 Performance: 1 point (15 minutes off the bench)

Season Stats: 6 goals, 3 assists

Next Fixture: Brentford (H) - Saturday

The Verdict: SELL IF YOU NEED FUNDS. That 15-minute cameo is a massive red flag. His minutes are unpredictable under Enzo Maresca, and at £7.1m, you can't afford rotation risk. Too expensive to be sitting on your bench.

Transfer Volume: 70,000 managers moved him on

GW21 Performance: 3 points (clean sheet only)

Season Stats: 7 goals, 4 assists

Next Fixture: Everton (H) - Sunday

The Verdict: HOLD FOR NOW. One blank shouldn't cause panic at this stage. At £7.6m, he's expensive, but his underlying stats remain solid. Villa have a winnable fixture against Everton at home. Don't knee-jerk him out.

Transfer Volume: 53,000 transfers out

GW21 Performance: 6 points (clean sheet)

Season Stats: 9 clean sheets | Over 100 total points

Next Fixture: Nottingham Forest (A) - Saturday evening

The Verdict: KEEP. Selling Timber after a clean sheet seems harsh. Arsenal's defence is still one of the best in the league, and at £6.3m, he remains excellent value. Don't sell unless you desperately need funds elsewhere.

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GW21: 5 points (1 goal vs Chelsea)

Season: 5 goals, 4 assists

Next Fixture: Leeds (H) - Saturday

At £6.2m, he's cheap forward cover with genuine upside. Fulham host Leeds in a decent fixture for attacking returns.

GW21: 13 points (2 goals, 3 bonus vs Burnley)

Season: 4 goals, 2 assists | 55 total points

Next Fixture: Man City (H) - Saturday 12:30

High risk, high reward. Šeško exploded last gameweek and is finding form under Ruben Amorim. The Manchester derby is unpredictable, but if he starts, he could haul. Only for the brave.

GW21: 9 points (1 goal, 3 bonus vs Everton)

Season: 2 goals, 2 assists | 34 total points

Next Fixture: Newcastle (H) - Sunday

At £4.5m, Mané is the ultimate bench enabler with surprise potential. Risky fixture against Newcastle, but the price point makes him tempting for those needing budget options.

Primary Pick: Bruno Guimarães (vs Wolves)

Bruno is in incredible form with 11 points last gameweek, takes set pieces, and Newcastle are scoring freely. Wolves away is a favorable fixture for the Magpies' attacking players.

Differential Pick: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (vs Fulham)

DCL at home to Fulham offers differential upside if you're chasing in your mini-league. Nine goals this season and just found the net again. Worth considering for those needing to take risks.

Don't chase last week's points blindly. João Pedro's 15-minute cameo is the perfect warning. Always check predicted lineups before the deadline. A player who hauled in GW21 but faces rotation risk isn't worth the gamble, no matter how tempting those points look.

That's your complete GW22 briefing! Make those transfers count, trust your analysis, and remember: the deadline is Saturday at 12:30 with the Manchester derby. Good luck this gameweek!