As the new 2024/25 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is all set to get underway, check out below the best team picks for gameweek 1
Following the official release of the game, players around the world are creating their first drafts for the upcoming season.
Following the start of the new season, FPL have released all the new and updated prices for each player.
Fantasy Premier League (FPL) 2024/25 gameweek 1 (GW1) team selection, best tips, picks list and captain choice
Arsenal shot-stopper David Raya is a key pick having won the Golden Glove in his debut season last season. The Spaniard is priced at £5.5m and provides decent value for his price after hauling 16 clean sheets last season.
Another key pick is Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez who is a good choice at £5m. Besides a home clash against former club Arsenal, the Argentine has favourable fixtures against West Ham United, Leicester City and Everton in the first few weeks.
Best FPL defenders for Gameweek 1
Trent Alexander-Arnold will be the most expensive defender at the start of this season at £7m. Despite this, Ben White at £6.5m, is the ideal choice after registering 18 clean sheets, four goals and five assists last season.
Meanwhile, Andy Robertson at £6m is also a good alternative to Alexander-Arnold for a Liverpool defender. Other viable options include Pedro Porro at £5.5m, Diogo Dalot at £5m, and Joachim Andersen at £4.5m.
Best FPL midfielders for Gameweek 1
Choosing the ideal midfielders is the best choice of bringing in the big points in the upcoming season. Some cheaper options include Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.5m) and John McGinn at (£5.5m). Meanwhile, Eberechi Eze at £7m is also a good choice at a reasonable price.
Mohamed Salah is a more expensive pick at £12.5m but he has definitely shown his worth over the years. Salah is a goalscoring prospect and a must-pick for the new season. Cole Palmer who has greatly impressed following a brilliant debut campaign at Chelsea is now priced at £10.5m. He ended the season at £6.3m, scoring 22 Premier League goals.
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Best FPL forwards for Gameweek 1
While Erling Haaland is one of the league’s top strikers, he still hasn’t justified his £15m price. As such, other viable options include Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz prized at £6m, who will look to continue his strong end-of-season form from 2023/24.
Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, who comes behind just Haaland and Ollie Watkins in pricing, is also a great option. The Swedish striker is priced at £8.5m and after his 21 league goals last season, he is definitely a top-pick. The last to make the list is Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood priced at £6m.
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