Thanks for subscribing to Who Got The Points! Gameweek 10 is on the horizon, with the deadline set for Friday 6 November at 6:30pm. Arsenal and Brighton assets are flying up the transfer charts, so here is everything you need to know before you lock in your plans.
The News Bulletin
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Arsenal ground out a 1-0 win at Liverpool, extending their miserly defence. The key takeaways are the clean sheet return and Rice's assist threat. Szoboszlai is back for Liverpool after being named on the bench.
Brighton won 1-0 at Man City, with Van Hecke delivering a 15-point haul. The Seagulls keep stacking clean sheets.
Mateta is set to miss the next three gameweeks, so Crystal Palace owners need an alternative upfront.
Aston Villa drew 1-1 with Fulham. McGinn missed a penalty and Jackson found the net again (5 goals this season).
Bournemouth made it three straight wins to nil with a hard-fought victory over Leeds, though there are injury concerns around Evanilson and Okafor to monitor before the deadline.
Top 3 Transfers In
1. Konsa (Arsenal) - £4.7m - 22.4% owned
Konsa has picked up over 79,000 transfers in this week. He has four clean sheets and a goal this season, averaging 6.1 points per game with form of 9.2. Arsenal host Hull City on Saturday, a fixture rated easy for the home side, and the defence has conceded just five goals all season. At that price he is a no-brainer budget enabler. Verdict: Essential.
2. Gabriel (Arsenal) - £8.0m - 24.3% owned
Gabriel has over 53,000 transfers in. He has six clean sheets, a goal and 58 total points, plus an expected points score of 8.2 for Gameweek 10 against Hull City. If you can afford the premium defender, he is the pick of the Arsenal backline. Verdict: Essential.
3. Verbruggen (Brighton) - £4.6m - 22.9% owned
Verbruggen has over 48,000 transfers in. He has six clean sheets, 26 saves and 11 points last time out. Brighton face Brentford at home on Sunday. Cheap, reliable, and a great way to free up funds elsewhere. Verdict: Good.
Want to dig deeper into defensive assets? Explore defensive stats or check the full fixture difficulty ratings.
Top 3 Transfers Out (Or Watch Closely)
1. Calvert-Lewin (Leeds) - £6.1m - 21% owned
Calvert-Lewin has seen over 45,000 managers move him out. He managed just two points in the last round, form sits at 3.8, and Leeds were beaten by Bournemouth. They face Spurs at home, a tough ask. With only one assist and a drop in output, the template is turning away. Verdict: Sell.
2. Kostoulas (Brighton) - £5.8m - 10.2% owned
Kostoulas has just under 27,000 transfers out. He has 45 points and three goals, but only two points last gameweek and form has cooled to 4.2. Brighton have a decent run, but there are better value options. Verdict: Hold, but monitor.
3. Havertz (Arsenal) - £7.4m - 5.5% owned
Havertz has three goals and no assists despite Arsenal's defensive dominance, and his price has dropped by a tenth. Form sits at 3.5. With Arsenal clean sheets so valuable, defenders are the better route to the points. Verdict: Sell.
Differentials Under 10% Ownership
McBurnie (Hull City) - £5.5m - 1.7% owned: Hauled 12 points last time out with a goal and an assist, and his form is 5.8. Hull have been involved in high-scoring games, drawing 2-2 with Ipswich, and he carries an expected points score of 5.8. A punt, but one with real upside at that price.
Thiago (Brentford) - £7.8m - 9.2% owned: Brentford were leading Nottingham Forest 2-0 in a strong display, and his form is 5.5 with nine points last time. His price has dropped twice, which makes him tempting value. Brighton away is a tricky one, but he is a quality forward on the rise.
Awoniyi (Coventry City) - £5.4m - 0.3% owned: Nine points last time out. Coventry have open games on the horizon and travel to Everton. He is the ultimate budget punt with form of 2.8 and a ceiling that could surprise.
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Captaincy This Week
The numbers point to Gabriel. An expected points score of 8.2 against Hull City is the highest in our data set, and with Arsenal's defensive form and set-piece threat, he offers a high floor with clean sheet and goal potential. If you want a more traditional pick, Palmer at £9.8m has a tricky away game at Sunderland, so we lean Arsenal this week.
Compare your options with our expected points projections.
One Key Tip
Mateta is out for three gameweeks. If you own him, do not wait. Move him before the deadline and reinvest in an Arsenal defender or a reliable Brighton asset.
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