Welcome back, FPL managers! The Gameweek 28 deadline is Friday 27th February at 6:30pm, and you do not want to be caught scrambling. We've broken down everything you need to know - top transfers in, top transfers out, differentials, and your captain pick - all in one place. Let's get into it.
⚡ Gameweek 27 News & Injury Updates
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Before we get into the transfers, here's what you need to know from the latest news cycle:
Gyökeres (Arsenal) bagged a brace in the 4-1 demolition of Spurs on Sunday, racking up 13 points and making an unmissable case for premium forward investment
Kayode (Brentford) picked up a knock in their 2-0 loss to Brighton - monitor his availability before touching any Brentford assets
Semenyo (Bournemouth) is in DefCon territory - steer clear of Bournemouth assets for now
O'Reilly (Man City) is reportedly deserving of more minutes after another impressive showing (17 points, 2 goals in GW27)
Ruben Dias (Man City) was withdrawn at half-time against Newcastle - worth monitoring ahead of GW28
Mukiele (Fulham) has an unclear injury situation - hold off on Fulham defenders until we get more clarity
🔺 Top 3 Transfers IN for Gameweek 28
1. Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) - ESSENTIAL ✅
Price: £8.8m | Ownership: 11.9% | GW27 Points: 13 | Season Goals: 10
This is the premium you cannot ignore. Gyökeres blew Spurs apart with a brace in Arsenal's 4-1 win on Sunday, scoring 13 points in Gameweek 27 and taking his season tally to 10 goals. Arsenal now face Chelsea at home in Gameweek 28 - a fixture that looks very juicy given Chelsea's inconsistency on the road.
Form rating: 6.0 - among the best in the game
Expected points for GW28: 6.5 - elite projection
10 goals this season at £8.8m represents excellent premium value
At just 11.9% ownership, he's still a differential with captaincy upside
Fixture: Arsenal (H) vs Chelsea - home advantage against a leaky away side
He's not a premium you'll regret. With 13 points in GW27, a brace against Spurs, and Chelsea coming to the Emirates - Gyökeres is your captain AND your must-buy this week.
2. Harry Wilson (Fulham) - GET HIM IN 🟢
Price: £5.9m | Ownership: 20% | GW27 Points: 8 | Season: 8G, 7A
Wilson is arguably the best mid-price asset in the game right now. He registered an assist in Gameweek 27 as Fulham put three past Sunderland, and his season tally of 8 goals and 7 assists at £5.9m is remarkable value. Fulham host Spurs on Sunday in Gameweek 28 - a very favourable matchup.
128 total points this season - one of the highest-scoring assets in FPL
Nearly 40,000 managers brought him in this gameweek alone - the bandwagon is moving
Expected points: 4.8 - solid floor for a mid-priced asset
Fixture: Fulham (H) vs Spurs - Spurs have been struggling all season
At £5.9m, this is elite value - price rise risk is very real
Get him in before the price rises further. At £5.9m with 8 goals and 7 assists, Wilson is the best value mid-price pick heading into GW28.
3. Ekitiké (Liverpool) - GOOD, BRING IN 🟢
Price: £8.9m | Ownership: 26.4% | GW27 Points: 2 | Season Goals: 10
Ekitiké blanked in Gameweek 27 - just a 2-point return with a clean sheet against Nottingham Forest and no goal involvement. But context matters here. Liverpool host West Ham at home in Gameweek 28, and the fixture difficulty rating heavily favours Arne Slot's side. Ten goals this season underlines the underlying quality, and 40,000 transfers in this week signal massive manager confidence.
10 goals this season - prolific striker record
Liverpool (H) vs West Ham in GW28 - a strong home fixture
40,000+ transfers in this week - the crowd is backing him
26.4% ownership - widely held but still with upside
Blank in GW27 means a reaction performance is likely
Liverpool's home record makes this hard to ignore. A blank last week often signals a big return next - Ekitiké has the fixtures and the form to deliver.
🔻 Top 3 Transfers OUT for Gameweek 28
1. Gabriel (Arsenal) - SELL ❌
Price: £7.1m | Ownership: 42.9% | GW27 Points: 2
Gabriel blanked in Gameweek 27 with just a 2-point return as Arsenal beat Spurs 4-1. Now he faces Chelsea at home in Gameweek 28 - a far tougher defensive test than Spurs. Nearly 19,000 managers are already heading for the exit, and at £7.1m there are significantly better value defensive options available right now.
2-point blank in GW27 despite Arsenal's big win
Chelsea at home in GW28 - tougher opposition for clean sheet prospects
~19,000 managers already selling this week
£7.1m could be better invested elsewhere in defence
42.9% ownership - a sale won't hurt your rank if everyone else sells too
2. João Pedro (Chelsea) - SELL or BENCH ⚠️
Price: £7.7m | Ownership: 47.7% | GW27 Points: 7 | Season: 11G, 8A
João Pedro still returned 7 points in Gameweek 27, and his season numbers - 11 goals and 8 assists - remain genuinely impressive. But the volume of transfers out tells a story: over 48,000 managers are cashing in. The reason? Chelsea travel to Arsenal in Gameweek 28, which is simply the toughest possible away fixture in the division right now.
7 points in GW27 - still scoring, still dangerous
But 48,000+ managers selling this week - the market has spoken
Chelsea travel to Arsenal in GW28 - worst possible away fixture
139 total points this season - you've had great value, now might be the time to move on
If keeping, at minimum bench him this week to protect your rank
3. Raúl (Fulham) - HOLD IF YOU OWN, DON'T BUY ✋
Price: £6.1m | Ownership: 1.8% | GW27 Points: 11 | Season: 8G, 5A
Raúl had a stunning Gameweek 27 - two goals and 11 points. But with a price drop of four points and under 2% ownership, he's clearly not widely trusted. Fulham face Spurs away in Gameweek 28 - and with Mukiele's injury complicating Fulham's defensive shape, there's some uncertainty around the team setup.
11 points and a brace in GW27 - top performer last week
But -4 price drop signals downward valuation pressure
Under 2% ownership - not a popular pick for good reasons
Fulham travel to Spurs in GW28 - tougher away fixture
Mukiele injury adds uncertainty around Fulham's defensive shape
Verdict: Cash in on that lovely return if you're holding, but do not buy now
🎯 Differentials to Consider (Sub-10% Ownership)
Danny Welbeck (Brighton) - 3.6% Ownership
Price: £6.1m | Ownership: 3.6% | GW27 Points: 9 | Season Goals: 9
Welbeck started and played the full 90 minutes in Gameweek 27, scoring and picking up 9 points including 3 bonus points. Brighton host Nottingham Forest in Gameweek 28 and have decent form. Nine goals this season from a forward at £6.1m is remarkable value - and at 3.6% ownership, he's an absolute steal if he stays fit.
9 goals this season at £6.1m - elite value proposition
9 points in GW27 including 3 bonus points
Brighton (H) vs Nottingham Forest in GW28 - solid home fixture
Just 3.6% ownership - massive differential upside
Risk factor: injury history means fitness must be monitored
Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace) - 2.5% Ownership
Price: £6.2m | Ownership: 2.5% | GW27: Blanked (90 mins played) | Season: 3G, 1A
Strand Larsen blanked in Gameweek 27 but played the full 90 minutes as Crystal Palace secured a 1-0 win over Wolves. Crystal Palace travel to Man Utd in Gameweek 28, where they are actually rated as favourites in the fixture difficulty data. Three goals and an assist this season is modest, but with ultra-low ownership and a potentially winnable away fixture, he's one to speculate on.
Played 90 minutes in GW27 - regular starter and first in the team
Crystal Palace travel to Man Utd in GW28 - Palace are rated favourites
2.5% ownership - extreme differential if he delivers
£6.2m price point is very accessible
Risk factor: modest season numbers (3G, 1A) means he's speculative
🏆 GW28 Captain Pick: Viktor Gyökeres
Gyökeres is your captain for Gameweek 28. The case is overwhelming: Arsenal at home against Chelsea, elite form with a brace and 13 points in GW27, 10 goals this season, a form rating of 6.0, and 6.5 expected points projected for this fixture. Lock him in as soon as possible - don't leave it to deadline day.
Fixture: Arsenal (H) vs Chelsea - strong home advantage
GW27: 2 goals, 13 points - in irresistible form
Season: 10 goals - elite striker record
xP for GW28: 6.5 - highest projected return among forwards
Form rating: 6.0 - one of the best in the division
Deadline: Friday 27th February at 6:30pm - get it locked in early
📋 GW28 Quick Summary
| Player | Price | Action | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyökeres | £8.8m | BUY + CAPTAIN | Essential ✅ |
| Wilson | £5.9m | BUY | Good ✅ |
| Ekitiké | £8.9m | BUY | Good ✅ |
| Gabriel | £7.1m | SELL | Sell ❌ |
| João Pedro | £7.7m | SELL/BENCH | Caution ⚠️ |
| Raúl | £6.1m | HOLD ONLY | Don't Buy ✋ |
| Welbeck | £6.1m | DIFFERENTIAL | Speculate 🎯 |
| Strand Larsen | £6.2m | DIFFERENTIAL | Speculate 🎯 |
⏰ Don't Forget - Deadline Is Friday!
The Gameweek 28 deadline is Friday 27th February at 6:30pm. Get your transfers done, lock in Gyökeres as captain, and don't leave it to the last minute. Good luck, managers!
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