Welcome back to Who Got The Points! Thanks for being part of our FPL community. With Gameweek 25 still rolling and a crucial midweek deadline approaching on Tuesday, February 10th at 6pm, there's no time to waste. This week's newsletter is packed with Arsenal triple-up strategy, injury alerts, and differential picks that could transform your rank.
🚨 Critical News Bulletin
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Murillo (Nottingham Forest) - The £5.2m defender missed the match against Leeds with a calf injury and is listed as doubtful. Sean Dyche rates him at 75% to play, but with 2 million managers dumping him already, the doubt is clearly rattling confidence. Monitor team news closely if you own him.
Ayari (Brighton) - Injured with a shoulder problem and no return date. Two thousand managers have already shipped him out. Simple advice: avoid entirely.
Calvert-Lewin (Everton) - Reports suggest DCL is hungry for more goals after his recent form surge under David Moyes. With 10 goals this season (102 total points) and decent fixtures ahead, he's definitely one to watch.
📈 Top 3 Players to BRING IN for GW26
1. Declan Rice (Arsenal) - ESSENTIAL BUY
Price: £7.5m | Ownership: 33.6% | Season Points: 129
4 goals and 7 assists this season - the engine room of Arsenal's title charge
Expected points for GW26 vs Sunderland: 6.0
Arsenal have 11 clean sheets - Rice offers both defensive stability and goal threat
5,000+ managers backing him this week shows clear momentum
Perfect fixtures ahead: Sunderland, Brentford, then Wolves
Verdict: Essential buy. If you don't own Rice, fix that now.
2. William Saliba (Arsenal) - DEFENSIVE STABILITY
Price: £6.0m | Ownership: 13.1% | Season Points: 76
9 clean sheets this season from a top-four defence
Expected points for GW26: 10.8 - HIGHEST among all defenders
Arsenal face Sunderland away then Brentford - both winnable
At £6.0m, he's premium value for elite defensive returns
Nearly 6,000 managers have brought him in this week
Verdict: Good buy for defensive stability and excellent fixture run.
3. Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal) - BUDGET ARSENAL COVERAGE
Price: £5.2m | Ownership: 2.6% | Season Points: 91
4 goals, 1 assist, and 12 clean sheets - plays deeper but offers CS potential
Expected points for GW26: 9.6 - exceptional value
Arsenal's fixtures are excellent through the next three gameweeks
At £5.2m, he's highly affordable for Arsenal defensive coverage
Nearly 5,000 transfers in shows growing interest
Verdict: Good buy if you need Arsenal coverage on a budget.
📉 Top 3 Players to MOVE OUT
1. Carlos Ayari (Brighton) - SELL IMMEDIATELY
Price: £4.8m | Ownership: 1.0% | Expected Points: 0.0
Injured with a shoulder problem and no return date. Zero expected points. 2,000 managers have already sold. No point holding an injured player with no timeline.
2. Murillo (Nottingham Forest) - SELL NOW
Price: £5.2m | Ownership: 2.2% | Expected Points: 3.4
Doubtful with a calf injury, didn't feature against Leeds. Only 3.4 expected points even if he plays. Nearly 1,000 transfers out this week. Forest's fixtures aren't great either with Wolves next. The uncertainty isn't worth it.
3. Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) - SELL IF YOU NEED FUNDS
Price: £5.5m | Ownership: 1.4% | Expected Points: 4.0
58 season points with 5 goals and 1 assist, but form has dipped to 4.5. Just 4.0 expected points against Arsenal - a tough fixture. Sunderland face Arsenal then Liverpool in GW27. 800 managers are selling. Better options exist at this price.
💎 Differential Picks - Low-Owned Explosions
These are low-owned players who could deliver huge returns in GW26:
James Justin (Leeds) - Budget Enabler with Output
Price: £3.9m | Ownership: 0.6% | GW25 Points: 7 (with assist and 2 bonus)
Started and played 90 minutes against Forest, grabbing an assist. Leeds face Chelsea next - not the easiest fixture - but at £3.9m, he's a bargain enabler who's actually contributing. Expected points: 6.2 for a budget defender is solid value.
Chris Barry (Everton) - Budget Forward Value
Price: £5.7m | Ownership: 1.3% | Season Stats: 5 goals, 7 clean sheets
Everton face Bournemouth next, and David Moyes has them organized defensively. Expected points: 4.8. If you need a budget forward with decent fixtures, Barry offers genuine value at low ownership.
⚡ Captaincy Pick for GW26
Safe Choice: Declan Rice (Arsenal)
6.0 expected points against Sunderland
Excellent form with 129 points this season
Arsenal are flying and fixtures are perfect
The safest premium captaincy option this week
Bold Alternative: Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) - If you're feeling adventurous, the £8.7m forward has 6.4 expected points and could haul against weaker opposition. But Rice remains the safer, more sensible choice.
🎯 Key Strategy Tip: Arsenal Triple-Up
Don't sleep on Arsenal's fixture run. They face Sunderland, Brentford, and then Wolves over the next three gameweeks. Triple up on Arsenal assets if you can manage it financially.
Recommended Arsenal Triple:
Declan Rice (£7.5m) - Essential midfield engine
William Saliba (£6.0m) - Premium defensive returns
Viktor Gyökeres (£8.7m) - Attacking explosiveness
This could become the template strategy for the next few weeks. Get ahead of the curve.
⏰ Final Reminder
Gameweek 26 deadline: Tuesday, February 10th at 6:00 PM
This is a midweek round, so don't get caught out. Get your transfers done early, monitor that Murillo injury news, and consider the Arsenal triple-up strategy seriously.
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That's everything you need for GW26. Quick, actionable, no fluff. Get those transfers done before Tuesday's deadline, and we'll see you in the next edition with more FPL insights.
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