Welcome back to Who Got The Points! Thank you for subscribing to our daily FPL newsletter. Today we're breaking down everything you need to know for Gameweek 25, including Arsenal's crucial Double Gameweek 26 plans, Bruno Fernandes' essential status at 31% ownership, and the Dorgu injury crisis affecting over 132,000 managers.
🚨 Critical News Bulletin
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Here are the five key stories shaping FPL decisions right now:
Arsenal and Wolves Double Gameweek 26 confirmed - but they'll blank in GW31. Arsenal face Brentford at home plus another fixture, making their assets highly attractive. Start planning for that blank now.
Saka targeting Gameweek 27 return for the north London derby against Spurs. That's still two weeks away, so don't hold a transfer for him just yet.
Man City's Dias and Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes both received positive team news. Pep Guardiola confirmed Dias is fit, whilst Eddie Howe suggested Bruno G should be available for the Brentford clash.
Six new January signings have been priced up, though most are budget options unlikely to make immediate FPL impact.
West Ham's Dorgu picked up a hamstring injury in GW24 with unknown return date. At 6.9% ownership, over 132,000 managers are moving him out.
🛡️ Defensive Contribution Points - GW24 Heroes
Wednesday means celebrating the defenders and midfielders who locked things down. Here are the standout defensive performers from Gameweek 24:
Mukiele (Sunderland) - £4.5m | 9 points
Delivered a clean sheet and an assist against Burnley, banking 9 points. The £4.5m defender has now racked up 7 clean sheets and 5 assists this season. With 111 total points, he's offering exceptional value as a budget enabler with genuine attacking upside.
Anderson (Nott'm Forest) - £5.3m | 7 points
Earned 7 points with maximum bonus despite the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace, playing the full 90 minutes. This is defensive contribution gold - scoring points without goals or assists.
Zubimendi (Arsenal) - £5.2m | 10 points
Scored and kept a clean sheet in Arsenal's 4-0 thrashing of Leeds, picking up 10 points with bonus. These defensive warriors are the unsung heroes of FPL.
📈 Top Transfer Targets - Players to Buy
1. Enzo (Chelsea) - £6.8m | 21.4% Owned
Transfer Activity: +273,000 transfers in this week
GW24 Performance: Started and played 90 minutes against West Ham, scoring once and earning 8 points with 2 bonus. Season total: 114 points.
Season Stats: 8 goals and 3 assists - exceptional output from midfield
Fixtures: Chelsea face Wolves away in GW25 (Wolves have conceded 48 goals already), followed by decent fixtures ahead
Verdict: Good buy, especially if you need Chelsea coverage. Offers goals, clean sheet potential, and consistency at a superb mid-price point.
2. B.Fernandes (Man Utd) - £9.6m | 31.0% Owned ⭐ ESSENTIAL
Transfer Activity: +327,000 transfers in - most transferred-in player this week
GW24 Performance: Played the full match against Fulham, providing 2 assists for 10 points including 2 bonus. Season total: 131 points.
Season Stats: 5 goals and 12 assists - elite numbers that put him among the top midfielders
Fixtures: Man Utd host Spurs in GW25, then face West Ham away in GW26
Key Factors: On penalties, set pieces, and everything else. He's Michael Carrick's main man with no signs of slowing down.
Verdict: Essential if you can afford him. At £9.6m he's pricey, but the consistency is unmatched. This is the kind of player who can make or break your rank.
3. Mukiele (Sunderland) - £4.5m | 13.5% Owned
Transfer Activity: +46,000 transfers in
GW24 Performance: Started against Burnley, delivering a clean sheet, assist, and 9 points. Season total: 111 points.
Season Stats: 5 assists from a £4.5m defender. 7 clean sheets in 22 matches is solid.
Fixtures: Sunderland face Arsenal away next (tough), but then Liverpool at home in GW26
Verdict: Good buy if you need budget defensive cover with attacking upside. At £4.5m, he's basically a free enabler who actually delivers.
📉 Transfer Targets - Players to Sell
1. Dorgu (Man Utd) - £4.4m | 6.9% Owned 🚨 SELL NOW
Transfer Activity: -132,000 transfers out - massive exodus
Injury Status: Hamstring injury with unknown return date. Already dropped one price level.
Context: Even when fit, rotation risk was high under Michael Carrick. The injury seals his fate.
Verdict: Sell immediately. No point holding an injured £4.4m defender who wasn't nailed anyway. Move funds elsewhere.
2. Barnes (Newcastle) - £6.1m | 1.5% Owned
GW24 Performance: Played 72 minutes against Liverpool for just 2 points
Season Stats: 5 goals sounds decent until you realise he's averaging just 3.1 points per game
Fixtures: Newcastle face Brentford at home then Spurs away - tough fixtures ahead
Verdict: Sell if you own him. At £6.1m, you're paying premium prices for inconsistent returns. Better options exist at this price point.
3. O'Brien (Everton) - £4.9m | 0.8% Owned
GW24 Performance: Got an assist against Brighton for 5 points, which looks nice on the surface
Season Stats: 8 clean sheets seems strong, but Everton's defensive record is patchy (26 goals conceded)
Fixtures: Fulham away, Bournemouth at home, then Man Utd away - defensive returns will be scarce
Verdict: Hold if you own him as an enabler, but don't buy in. Better budget options available like Mukiele.
💎 Differential Picks - Under 10% Ownership
Looking for that edge in your mini-league? These under-the-radar picks could be the difference makers:
Anderson (Nott'm Forest) - £5.3m | 5.1% Owned
GW24: 7 points with maximum bonus despite not returning attacking stats - that's defensive contribution gold
Season: 1 goal and 3 assists, plus 5 clean sheets
Fixtures: Forest face Leeds away in GW25, then Chelsea at home and Wolves at home. At £5.3m with this output, he's a sneaky enabler pick.
O'Brien (Everton) - £4.9m | 0.8% Owned
Why Consider: 0.8% ownership makes him the ultimate differential. 8 clean sheets is genuinely impressive.
The Gamble: If Everton suddenly tighten up defensively under David Moyes, he's positioned for hauls. This is a high-risk, high-reward pick, but differential picks always are.
⚡ Gameweek 25 Captaincy Picks
Primary Choice: Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd vs Spurs)
Bruno against Spurs is the standout captaincy pick. Spurs shipped 2 goals to Man City and have defensive issues. Bruno's on everything - penalties, set pieces, free kicks. With 12 assists this season and a 10-point haul last week, he's in red-hot form. If you own him, captain him.
Alternative: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool vs Man City)
If you don't own Bruno, Salah against Man City in that tasty Sunday clash is your alternative. However, that fixture could go either way, making it slightly riskier than the Bruno pick.
🎯 Key Tip: Arsenal Double Gameweek 26 Planning
Start planning your transfers NOW for Arsenal's Double Gameweek 26. Arsenal face Brentford at home plus another fixture, making their assets highly attractive.
Getting in J. Timber, Zubimendi, or Arsenal attackers before their price rises could be crucial. Don't wait until the deadline - early moves can save you 0.1m or more.
Important reminder: Arsenal will blank in GW31, so you'll need an exit strategy. But the DGW26 upside is too good to ignore.
📊 Key Takeaways for GW25
Bruno Fernandes is essential at 31% ownership - 12 assists and on all set pieces
Dorgu owners must sell immediately - hamstring injury with unknown return
Arsenal DGW26 is confirmed - start planning transfers now for Zubimendi, Gabriel, or attackers
Enzo offers exceptional value at £6.8m with 8 goals from midfield
Mukiele is the best budget defender at £4.5m with 5 assists and 7 clean sheets
Captain Bruno Fernandes against Spurs for GW25
Saka returns GW27 - don't hold transfers for him yet
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Gameweek 25 deadline: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM GMT
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