August 14 – With just two days to go before the Premier League kicks off, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) excitement is at fever pitch. As the first transfer deadline looms, the most sought-after stars are taking shape – we’ve compiled a list of must-haves for your team for the coming season. Thank us later.
It’s crucial to get off on the right foot as the game incurs a two-point deduction for extra transfers once the season begins. Until the lineups are released for the first Premier League game of the season, Manchester United versus Fulham on Friday night, managers can fine-tune as much as they like.
For those not yet fully immersed in the FPL fever each season, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is a virtual football management game where participants build and manage their own team of real-life Premier League players.
Each week, players earn points based on their actual performance in Premier League matches—such as goals, assists, clean sheets, and saves. Participants are given a budget to select 15 players, including a starting XI and four substitutes, but can make transfers each week to optimise their team’s performance.
The goal is to accumulate the most points over the course of the Premier League season, competing in mini-leagues against friends or globally against millions of other players.
The big hitters:
Thanks to a remarkable end to the season that saw him net 11 goals in the last ten games, Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak is an absolute shoe-in up front. For a fee of £8.5 million, the Swede is excellent value compared to his fellow strikers, paired with a favourable opening set of fixtures which should see him score goals.
On the flip side, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has become a real talking point in the FPL community. Priced at £15 million, making him the most expensive asset in FPL history, the Norwegian comes at a heavy cost but also has a goal guarantee. His huge price tag makes it difficult to fit him into a…
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Author : Paul Nicholson
Publish date : 2024-08-14 08:20:12
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