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    • GW27 Kneejerk Check
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      GW27 Kneejerk Check
      2026-02-24

      An analysis of Gameweek 27 performance following GW26 transfer trends. O'Reilly's 17-point haul, Henderson's heroics, Eze and Gyökeres rewarding holders, and the Bruno G / Cucurella mass exodus that paid off.

    • GW25 Kneejerk Check
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      GW25 Kneejerk Check
      2026-02-09

      An analysis of Gameweek 25 performance following GW24 transfer trends. Cole Palmer's first-half hat-trick, the Bruno Fernandes and João Pedro template, and the Enzo/Ekitiké/Wirtz trap that punished 900k+ new owners.

    • GW23 Kneejerk Check
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      GW23 Kneejerk Check
      2026-01-26

      An analysis of Gameweek 23 performance following the transfer trends of GW22. We look at the mass exodus from Foden and Saka, the rise of Bruno Fernandes, and the 'Defcon Monster' Jarrod Bowen's latest haul.

    • GW22 Kneejerk Check
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      GW22 Kneejerk Check
      2026-01-19

      A detailed analysis of Gameweek 22 performance following the transfer trends of GW21. We explore Gabriel's ascent to captaincy material, the total collapse of patient in Man City's defense, and the high-variance hauls from differentials like Robert Sánchez and Jordan Pickford.

    • GW21 Kneejerk Check
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      GW21 Kneejerk Check
      2026-01-15

      A comprehensive analysis of Gameweek 21 performance following the transfer trends of GW20. We examine the Brentford defensive masterclass, the 'Rehab Leak' vindication for Ekitike, and the brutal lesson of Malick Thiaw.

    • GW20 Kneejerk Check
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      GW20 Kneejerk Check
      2026-01-04

      A comprehensive analysis of Gameweek 20 performance following the massive transfer trends of GW19. We examine the set-piece revolution at Arsenal, the variance of Igor Thiago's hat-trick, and the lessons learned from early transfers.

    • GW18 Kneejerk Check
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      GW18 Kneejerk Check
      2025-12-28

      A comprehensive analysis of Gameweek 18 performance following the massive transfer trends of GW17. We look at the successes, the traps, and the shock differentials.

    • GW17 Kneejerk Check
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      GW17 Kneejerk Check
      2025-12-22

      Analyzing the performance of GW16's most transferred players in GW17: Successes like Rogers and Ekitiké vs flops like Wilson and Bruno.

    • GW16 Kneejerk Check
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      GW16 Kneejerk Check
      2025-12-16

      A grounded look at GW15’s biggest transfer swings and what they returned in GW16: Foden and Bruno paid off, Wilson and Rogers were the standout mids, while Thiago and Cash punished heavy buyers. We also cover the biggest sells (Mateta, Muñoz, Mbeumo, Semenyo, Salah).

    • GW14 Kneejerk Check
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      GW14 Kneejerk Check
      2025-12-04

      Analyzing GW13's transfer decisions against GW14 performance. From Foden's successful bandwagon to J.Timber and Thiago's massive disappointments, this week revealed the volatility of popular transfer targets.

    • GW13 Kneejerk Check
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      GW13 Kneejerk Check
      2025-12-01

      Analyzing GW12's transfer decisions against GW13 performance. From the brutal reversal of GW12's heroes (Eze, Muñoz, Rogers) to Thiago's successful bandwagon, this week revealed the danger of chasing last week's points.

    • GW12 Kneejerk Check
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      GW12 Kneejerk Check
      2025-11-26

      Analyzing GW11's transfer decisions against GW12 performance. From Eze's massive 20-point haul that punished sellers to Mbeumo's curse of being the most transferred in, this week revealed the brutal cost of following the herd.

    • GW11 Kneejerk Check + BONUS Fun Stat
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      GW11 Kneejerk Check + BONUS Fun Stat
      2025-11-09

      Analyzing GW10's transfer decisions against GW11 performance. From Gusto's sleeper 15-point haul to Mateta's massive transfer disappointment, this week revealed the power of bonus points and the danger of chasing ownership.

    • GW10 Kneejerk Check
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      GW10 Kneejerk Check
      2025-11-04

      Analyzing GW9's transfer decisions against GW10 performance. From Mbeumo's catastrophic 1.35M transfer curse and João Pedro's -1.28M exodus to Gomez's forgotten hero story, this week revealed the brutal truths of ownership and form-chasing.

    • GW9 Kneejerk Check
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      GW9 Kneejerk Check
      2025-10-27

      A data-driven analysis of whether the most popular transfers in Gameweek 8 paid off in Gameweek 9, including the Van de Ven redemption arc and Mateta's shocking collapse.

    • Discovering All-time Elite: The Top 10K Managers
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      Discovering All-time Elite: The Top 10K Managers
      2025-10-16

      What separates skill from luck in FPL? This analysis goes beyond single-season ranks to identify the all-time top 10,000 managers by measuring their sustained performance over multiple seasons.

    • GW7 Kneejerk Check
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      GW7 Kneejerk Check
      2025-10-07

      A data-driven analysis of whether the most popular transfers in Gameweek 6 paid off in Gameweek 7, including Haaland's continued dominance and Semenyo's spectacular 18-point haul.

    • GW6 Kneejerk Check
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      GW6 Kneejerk Check
      2025-09-29

      A data-driven analysis of whether the most popular transfers in Gameweek 5 paid off in Gameweek 6.

    • GW5 Kneejerk Check
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      GW5 Kneejerk Check
      2025-09-21

      A data-driven analysis of whether the most popular transfers in Gameweek 4 paid off in Gameweek 5.

    • GW3 Kneejerks: How They Landed in GW4
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      GW3 Kneejerks: How They Landed in GW4
      2025-09-14

      A data-driven analysis of whether the most popular transfers in Gameweek 3 paid off in Gameweek 4.

    • Evidence-Based Fixture Difficulty
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      Evidence-Based Fixture Difficulty
      2025-09-10

      We test how official team strength metrics and simple expected metrics predict clean sheets and 2+ goals, conclude simplicity wins, and reset the app default to official overall strength differential.

    • GW2 Kneejerks: How They Landed in GW3
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      GW2 Kneejerks: How They Landed in GW3
      2025-09-02

      An analysis of GW2 transfer decisions and their GW3 outcomes - from João Pedro's smart buy success to Chris Wood's painful blank, plus injury-driven exits from Palmer and Saka.

    • FPL Team Strength Analysis: Home Advantage & Attack/Defence Balance
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      FPL Team Strength Analysis: Home Advantage & Attack/Defence Balance
      2025-09-01

      An analysis of official FPL team strength estimates, exploring home vs away performance, attack vs defence balance, and insights for fantasy football managers.

    • Knee-Jerk Transfers: The Hits, Misses, and Instant Regrets of GW1
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      Knee-Jerk Transfers: The Hits, Misses, and Instant Regrets of GW1
      2025-08-25

      An analysis of how Gameweek 1 transfer decisions impacted player performance in the following gameweek, revealing patterns in smart and regrettable transfers across goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards.

    • FPL Manager Points Distribution: Gameweek 1 Sample Analysis
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      FPL Manager Points Distribution: Gameweek 1 Sample Analysis
      2025-08-18

      A statistical analysis of 10,000 randomly sampled FPL managers from Gameweek 1, inspired by a Reddit question about points distribution patterns.

    • Where in the World Are the Best FPL Managers? A Data-Driven Journey
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      Where in the World Are the Best FPL Managers? A Data-Driven Journey
      2025-08-14

      An analysis of Fantasy Premier League performance patterns across different countries, exploring how geography and regional factors might influence FPL success.

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    • GW27 Kneejerk Check
      2026-02-24
    • GW25 Kneejerk Check
      2026-02-09
    • GW23 Kneejerk Check
      2026-01-26
    • GW22 Kneejerk Check
      2026-01-19
    • GW21 Kneejerk Check
      2026-01-15
    • GW27 Kneejerk Check
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      GW27 Kneejerk Check
      2026-02-24

      An analysis of Gameweek 27 performance following GW26 transfer trends. O'Reilly's 17-point haul, Henderson's heroics, Eze and Gyökeres rewarding holders, and the Bruno G / Cucurella mass exodus that paid off.

    • GW25 Kneejerk Check
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      GW25 Kneejerk Check
      2026-02-09

      An analysis of Gameweek 25 performance following GW24 transfer trends. Cole Palmer's first-half hat-trick, the Bruno Fernandes and João Pedro template, and the Enzo/Ekitiké/Wirtz trap that punished 900k+ new owners.

    • GW23 Kneejerk Check
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      GW23 Kneejerk Check
      2026-01-26

      An analysis of Gameweek 23 performance following the transfer trends of GW22. We look at the mass exodus from Foden and Saka, the rise of Bruno Fernandes, and the 'Defcon Monster' Jarrod Bowen's latest haul.

    • GW22 Kneejerk Check
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      GW22 Kneejerk Check
      2026-01-19

      A detailed analysis of Gameweek 22 performance following the transfer trends of GW21. We explore Gabriel's ascent to captaincy material, the total collapse of patient in Man City's defense, and the high-variance hauls from differentials like Robert Sánchez and Jordan Pickford.

    • GW21 Kneejerk Check
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      GW21 Kneejerk Check
      2026-01-15

      A comprehensive analysis of Gameweek 21 performance following the transfer trends of GW20. We examine the Brentford defensive masterclass, the 'Rehab Leak' vindication for Ekitike, and the brutal lesson of Malick Thiaw.

    • GW20 Kneejerk Check
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      GW20 Kneejerk Check
      2026-01-04

      A comprehensive analysis of Gameweek 20 performance following the massive transfer trends of GW19. We examine the set-piece revolution at Arsenal, the variance of Igor Thiago's hat-trick, and the lessons learned from early transfers.

    • GW18 Kneejerk Check
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      GW18 Kneejerk Check
      2025-12-28

      A comprehensive analysis of Gameweek 18 performance following the massive transfer trends of GW17. We look at the successes, the traps, and the shock differentials.

    • GW17 Kneejerk Check
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      GW17 Kneejerk Check
      2025-12-22

      Analyzing the performance of GW16's most transferred players in GW17: Successes like Rogers and Ekitiké vs flops like Wilson and Bruno.

    • GW16 Kneejerk Check
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      GW16 Kneejerk Check
      2025-12-16

      A grounded look at GW15’s biggest transfer swings and what they returned in GW16: Foden and Bruno paid off, Wilson and Rogers were the standout mids, while Thiago and Cash punished heavy buyers. We also cover the biggest sells (Mateta, Muñoz, Mbeumo, Semenyo, Salah).

    • GW14 Kneejerk Check
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      GW14 Kneejerk Check
      2025-12-04

      Analyzing GW13's transfer decisions against GW14 performance. From Foden's successful bandwagon to J.Timber and Thiago's massive disappointments, this week revealed the volatility of popular transfer targets.

    • GW13 Kneejerk Check
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      GW13 Kneejerk Check
      2025-12-01

      Analyzing GW12's transfer decisions against GW13 performance. From the brutal reversal of GW12's heroes (Eze, Muñoz, Rogers) to Thiago's successful bandwagon, this week revealed the danger of chasing last week's points.

    • GW12 Kneejerk Check
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      GW12 Kneejerk Check
      2025-11-26

      Analyzing GW11's transfer decisions against GW12 performance. From Eze's massive 20-point haul that punished sellers to Mbeumo's curse of being the most transferred in, this week revealed the brutal cost of following the herd.

    • GW11 Kneejerk Check + BONUS Fun Stat
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      GW11 Kneejerk Check + BONUS Fun Stat
      2025-11-09

      Analyzing GW10's transfer decisions against GW11 performance. From Gusto's sleeper 15-point haul to Mateta's massive transfer disappointment, this week revealed the power of bonus points and the danger of chasing ownership.

    • GW10 Kneejerk Check
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      GW10 Kneejerk Check
      2025-11-04

      Analyzing GW9's transfer decisions against GW10 performance. From Mbeumo's catastrophic 1.35M transfer curse and João Pedro's -1.28M exodus to Gomez's forgotten hero story, this week revealed the brutal truths of ownership and form-chasing.

    • GW9 Kneejerk Check
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      GW9 Kneejerk Check
      2025-10-27

      A data-driven analysis of whether the most popular transfers in Gameweek 8 paid off in Gameweek 9, including the Van de Ven redemption arc and Mateta's shocking collapse.

    • Discovering All-time Elite: The Top 10K Managers
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      Discovering All-time Elite: The Top 10K Managers
      2025-10-16

      What separates skill from luck in FPL? This analysis goes beyond single-season ranks to identify the all-time top 10,000 managers by measuring their sustained performance over multiple seasons.

    • GW7 Kneejerk Check
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      GW7 Kneejerk Check
      2025-10-07

      A data-driven analysis of whether the most popular transfers in Gameweek 6 paid off in Gameweek 7, including Haaland's continued dominance and Semenyo's spectacular 18-point haul.

    • GW6 Kneejerk Check
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      GW6 Kneejerk Check
      2025-09-29

      A data-driven analysis of whether the most popular transfers in Gameweek 5 paid off in Gameweek 6.

    • GW5 Kneejerk Check
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      GW5 Kneejerk Check
      2025-09-21

      A data-driven analysis of whether the most popular transfers in Gameweek 4 paid off in Gameweek 5.

    • GW3 Kneejerks: How They Landed in GW4
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      GW3 Kneejerks: How They Landed in GW4
      2025-09-14

      A data-driven analysis of whether the most popular transfers in Gameweek 3 paid off in Gameweek 4.

    • Evidence-Based Fixture Difficulty
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      Evidence-Based Fixture Difficulty
      2025-09-10

      We test how official team strength metrics and simple expected metrics predict clean sheets and 2+ goals, conclude simplicity wins, and reset the app default to official overall strength differential.

    • GW2 Kneejerks: How They Landed in GW3
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      GW2 Kneejerks: How They Landed in GW3
      2025-09-02

      An analysis of GW2 transfer decisions and their GW3 outcomes - from João Pedro's smart buy success to Chris Wood's painful blank, plus injury-driven exits from Palmer and Saka.

    • FPL Team Strength Analysis: Home Advantage & Attack/Defence Balance
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      FPL Team Strength Analysis: Home Advantage & Attack/Defence Balance
      2025-09-01

      An analysis of official FPL team strength estimates, exploring home vs away performance, attack vs defence balance, and insights for fantasy football managers.

    • Knee-Jerk Transfers: The Hits, Misses, and Instant Regrets of GW1
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      Knee-Jerk Transfers: The Hits, Misses, and Instant Regrets of GW1
      2025-08-25

      An analysis of how Gameweek 1 transfer decisions impacted player performance in the following gameweek, revealing patterns in smart and regrettable transfers across goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards.

    • FPL Manager Points Distribution: Gameweek 1 Sample Analysis
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      FPL Manager Points Distribution: Gameweek 1 Sample Analysis
      2025-08-18

      A statistical analysis of 10,000 randomly sampled FPL managers from Gameweek 1, inspired by a Reddit question about points distribution patterns.

    • Where in the World Are the Best FPL Managers? A Data-Driven Journey
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      Where in the World Are the Best FPL Managers? A Data-Driven Journey
      2025-08-14

      An analysis of Fantasy Premier League performance patterns across different countries, exploring how geography and regional factors might influence FPL success.

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