Who to Pick in Fantasy Premier League?

Who to Pick in Fantasy Premier League?

Building a winning Fantasy Premier League (FPL) team starts with one big question:

Who should I pick?

Whether you're a casual player or a seasoned mini-league rival, picking the right players at the start can define your season.


1. Start with the Must-Haves

Every FPL season has its essential picks — players who deliver week after week.

These are usually:

  • 🔥 Premium attackers (e.g., Haaland, Salah)
  • 🧤 Reliable goalkeepers with save points and clean sheets
  • 🛡️ Full-backs who attack (e.g., Trent Alexander-Arnold)

In most seasons, at least 2–3 players fall into the "don’t go without them" category.


2. Don’t Blow the Budget Too Early

You’ve got £100 million, but spending it all on stars will leave your bench weak.

Tips:

  • Balance premiums with mid-priced gems
  • Look for nailed starters under £6.5m
  • Avoid picking too many rotation risks

3. Target Teams with Good Fixtures

Use the fixture difficulty rating (FDR) to identify teams with an easy start.
Then load up on their attacking players and defenders.

Tools like FPL.fun make it easy to plan around fixtures and identify value picks.


4. Pick Players Who Play

It sounds obvious, but early in the season managers often:

  • Pick injured players
  • Choose new signings not match fit
  • Gamble on players who didn’t feature in pre-season

Make sure you’re choosing starters. Sites like FPL.fun help with live data, lineups, and alerts.


5. Value Picks to Watch

These change every season, but here’s what to look for:

  • Promoted team stars
  • Cheap midfielders classified as forwards
  • Budget defenders on set pieces

Some £4.0m defenders and £5.5m mids often explode in popularity within the first few weeks.


6. Don’t Overthink It (Yet)

FPL is a marathon, not a sprint. You have:

  • 1 free transfer per week
  • A wildcard to fix mistakes
  • And tools like FPL.fun to guide your mini-league battle

7. Let FPL.fun Help You Pick

We’re not about predicted points or AI-generated teams.

At FPL.fun, you’ll find:

  • Live standings and bonus points
  • League-focused stats and awards
  • A way to enjoy FPL with friends, not stress about ranks

TL;DR

🎯 Pick reliable starters with good fixtures
💸 Balance your squad — don’t overspend
📊 Use tools like FPL.fun to get actual fun 🏆 Enjoy the game, and beat your mates


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