GW27: Palmer's Eight-Game Streak & Arsenal's Double Fixture Advantage

Welcome to your Gameweek 27 briefing! Thanks for subscribing to Who Got The Points. Today we're diving deep into Palmer's incredible form, the Arsenal double fixture opportunity, and the key transfer moves you need to make before Saturday's deadline.

Transfer Activity: 90,000 transfers in this week

GW26 Performance: 12 points (1 goal, 1 assist, max bonus) in 2-2 draw vs Leeds

Season Stats: 8 goals, 2 assists in just 15 appearances | 79 total points

The Streak: Eight consecutive gameweeks with attacking returns - this is elite consistency

Next Fixture: Chelsea host Burnley (Saturday)

VERDICT: Essential. If you don't own him, fix that immediately. His form is sensational and Chelsea face a favorable fixture.

Transfer Activity: 20,000 net transfers in

GW26 Performance: 17 points (1 goal, clean sheet, max bonus) vs Sunderland

Season Stats: 2 goals | 8 clean sheets | 111 total points

Next Fixture: Liverpool travel to Nottingham Forest (Sunday)

VERDICT: Essential for any serious team. At £5.9m, he's the standout defensive asset in the game right now.

Transfer Activity: Nearly 11,000 transfers in

GW26 Performance: 13 points (1 goal) in 3-0 win vs Fulham

Season Stats: 2 goals, 3 assists | 10 clean sheets | 100 total points

Next Fixture: City face Newcastle (Saturday evening) - potential high-scoring affair

VERDICT: Good option if you need funds elsewhere. A bargain enabler who actually delivers points with attacking potential.

Transfer Activity: 17,000 managers sold after Wednesday's blank

GW26 Performance: Just 2 points vs West Ham (90 minutes, no returns)

The Issue: Despite solid season stats (6 goals, 12 assists), United face Everton away Monday evening under interim manager Michael Carrick. Fixtures turn difficult.

VERDICT: Sell if you need funds for better options. At nearly £10m, that money could unlock Palmer or Haaland.

GW26 Performance: 2 points (90 minutes, no attacking returns) in 1-1 draw vs United

Season Reality: 3 assists but only 1 clean sheet in 17 appearances

Next Fixture: West Ham host Bournemouth (Saturday evening)

VERDICT: Sell and reinvest. West Ham's defensive fragility makes him a risky punt at any price. Better budget defenders exist.

GW26 Performance: 4 points (1 assist in 59 minutes) vs Fulham

The Problem: Recently rotated despite 7 assists this season. With Guardiola managing minutes and Haaland's status uncertain, predicting City's lineup becomes a minefield.

VERDICT: Sell unless you're specifically building around City. At £5.4m, you need guaranteed starters.

Martinez (Aston Villa) - £5.0m | 3.8% Owned - 8 points in GW26 (clean sheet, 2 bonus) vs Brighton. Season: 6 clean sheets, 65 saves. Villa face Leeds at home Saturday. Solid rotation goalkeeper option.

Anderson (Nottingham Forest) - £5.4m | 5.9% Owned - Kept clean sheet in 0-0 draw vs Wolves. 1 goal, 3 assists this season with consistent minutes. Forest host Liverpool Sunday (tough fixture but potential value).

Aina (Nottingham Forest) - £4.7m | 2.3% Owned - 7 points in GW26 (3rd clean sheet of season with bonus) vs Wolves. Budget defensive cover who's nailed on.

Primary Pick: Palmer

Chelsea host Burnley at home, and he's in sensational form with eight consecutive gameweeks returning. His consistency makes him the safer choice this week.

Alternative: Haaland (if confirmed fit) - Monitor team news closely after his half-time withdrawal vs Fulham.

Prioritize Arsenal players for their double gameweek. If you don't have Saka or Odegaard, consider sacrificing premium assets elsewhere to bring them in. Two fixtures in one gameweek is a massive advantage.

That's your comprehensive GW27 briefing. Make those transfers count, and remember - Palmer's consistency and Arsenal's double fixture are your keys to success this week.

Good luck, and let's get those points! ⚽