Heung-Min Son | | Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images Son ruled out This EPL game-week comes on the heals of another mid-week course of European adventures and just before a second, much-dreaded international meat-grinder break. Delaying transfer decisions in FPL is advised, not just for this week’s fitness but to bank transfer(s) if at all possible. Similarly, postpone chips. Keeping powder dry until after the international break will empower you to claim recovered players to replace those battered and bruised by their travels. Lets take a look at some of the news emanating from the camps of Pre ..read more

Cole Palmer | | Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images The fantasy futbal roller coaster continues as we wrap up the mid-week European fixtures. My journey has been full of ups and downs, but overall, I’m fairly content with how my team has performed so far. I started with Manchester City star Erling Haaland as my only premium pick, and the team’s balance was solid, delivering key supporting points. Liverpool star Mo Salah’s consistent performances were a bit worrying, so I planned my transfers carefully to bring him in by GW-5. That turned out to be a great decision, as I tallied 88 points i ..read more

Ibrahima Konate and his Liverpool teammates visit Crystal Palace | Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images It’s the game week before the 2nd international break There are still midweek games remaining for Chelsea, Man United and Tottenham today (Thursday), so fantasy managers are encouraged to come back for the pre-deadline chat to track any late injuries. Note that the only deadline-time game is Palace hosting Liverpool, so we will see those two lineups confirmed during the countdown hour. (Something else to discuss in the pre-deadline chat) Goalkeepers Robert Sanchez ($7.51, Chelsea vs Nott’m For ..read more

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer is the man in form after four goals last time out | Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images Is Cole ‘Cold’ Palmer a must for this game-week? No surprise that Cole Palmer owned the headlines after his stunning four goals in the first half against Brighton on the weekend. Chelsea is in form and in the ascendancy. Elsewhere, the pressure is back on ten Hag after Man United’s disaster at home against Tottenham. At least Bruno’s red card was rescinded, but what does that tell us about VAR? Looking forward to GW-7, there are some big names as you’d expect off the back of the weekend ..read more

RB Salzburg is among four teams kicking off this week’s action | | Photo by Hans Peter Lottermoser/SEPA.Media /Getty Images A Preview of the UCL Action-Packed Matchday 2 The UEFA Champions League is back with MD-2, promising thrilling clashes and crucial updates across Europe’s top football clubs. As we gear up for these exciting fixtures, let’s dive into the latest team news, key player updates, and what to watch out for in this week’s fixtures. Tuesday’s Matchday 2 Highlights Red Bull Salzburg vs Brest (17:45 CET) Red Bull Salzburg comes into this fixture with a few defensive worries, as B ..read more

Harry Kane was spectacular in match day one. Can he repeat it? | Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images It’s going to take a little time to adjust to the new format. I’m going to need to be way more proactive as the season moves forward if I’m going to have a decent season. I didn’t look enough ahead. Thankfully it’s a long season. UCL MD-1 Thank you Harry Kane. Everyone else. Meh. Captaining Kane salvaged an otherwise pretty mediocre week. It generally takes me some time to get going in UCL. I get overwhelmed initially, and it feels like I’m throwing darts (badly) to pick non-household names ..read more

Florian Wirtz | | Photo by ANP via Getty Images A thrilling round of UCL games awaits The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season kicked off with plenty of drama and excitement, marking an exhilarating start for UCL Fantasy managers. MD-1 saw jaw-dropping performances from players across all positions, giving fantasy managers much to ponder when building their teams for the upcoming rounds. Goalkeepers David Raya (€5.5m) – Arsenal David Raya was a standout between the sticks for Arsenal, racking up 11 points with a heroic performance. Arsenal’s 0-0 draw against Atalanta saw Raya pull off a stunni ..read more

Rodri is out for the season | | Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images With Premier League fixtures spread across Saturday, Sunday, and even Monday, there’s a lot for FPL managers to consider heading into GW6 . Midweek cup competitions and European games have led to potential injuries, rotation risks, and tired legs for some teams. Here’s the latest injury news and game insights for the weekend ahead. Saturday, September 28 Newcastle vs Manchester City The matinee fixture of GW-6 sees Newcastle hosting defending champion Man City. Despite Newcastle’s solid home form, they’re without key striker A ..read more

Bukayo Saka | | Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images Come check out my team for GW-6 Getting my team sorted for GW-6 was pretty straightforward, and this is mostly due to the fact that I was forced to make use of my wildcard just to create space for Mo Salah, who was on a rampage from game-weeks 1-3. So maybe I did jinx him. The only transfer I made this week was to bring in Saka for Palmer. Goalkeeper Mark Flekken Flekken retains his place until next week, when he gets replaced by Raya. The clash between Brentford and West Ham is unpredictable to the Hammers’ inconsistency. Defenders Lewis Du ..read more

Ollie Watkins plays Ipswich Town this week | Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images UCL midweek again looms over the top teams’ domestic squad selection this weekend. With the international break, midweek Carabao Cup competitions, and upcoming UCL matches affecting squad selections, injuries and fixture congestion are increasingly impacting the league, posing challenges for fantasy managers. Goalkeepers Kepa ($3.69) or Aaron Ramsdale ($3.20) (Bournemouth vs Southampton) All the goalkeepers from the top clubs are expensive, so for this game-week, I’m recommending two of the most cost-e ..read more