Fantasy Premier League Tips for season 2023/24

Fantasy Premier League has gained immense popularity among football enthusiasts, leading to intense competition and slim chances of securing a victory. Nevertheless, we’ve undertaken the challenging task of gathering top-notch Fantasy Premier League tips to provide you with a competitive edge, increasing your chances of success in the game.

In terms of the priority system, automatic substitutions are executed after the Gameweek in the following manner:

• If your goalkeeper is inactive during the Gameweek, the replacement goalkeeper will step in, provided they participated in that Gameweek.

• For outfield players who didn’t participate in the Gameweek, the highest-priority outfield substitute will take their place if they played in that Gameweek and adhere to the formation rules. For instance, if your starting team features 3 defenders, a substitute defender can only replace another defender—a valuable Fantasy Premier League tip that can elevate your strategy above others.

Fantasy Premier League Transfer Tips:

Before Gameweek 1, you have the flexibility to make unlimited transfers without incurring any costs.

Your initial GW1 squad isn’t fixed for the entire season. Every week, you get one free transfer, allowing you to exchange a player within your budget.

Making additional transfers within the same Gameweek comes at a cost—deducting 4 points from your total and match score in the next Gameweek (Classic and Head-to-Head scoring).

Consider saving your free transfer as it accumulates to 2 if unused. However, the cap for free transfers in your bank is 2; anything beyond that is lost.

Player prices fluctuate based on the number of transfers involving a particular player. Changes in prices start after the season kicks off.

Note: The price displayed on your transfers page is a player’s selling price, which may be lower than the current purchase price due to a 50% sell-on fee (rounded up to the nearest £0.1m) applied to profits made on that player. For instance, if you buy a player for £8.3m and later transfer him when his price is £9.0m, his selling price will be £8.6m.

Also Read: Fantasy Premier League rules for season 2023/24

Fantasy Premier League Strategy Tips:

1. Goalkeeper Selection: Opt for a reliable starting goalkeeper priced at £4.5m or more, like Alisson (£5.5m), Ederson (£5.5m), or Aaron Ramsdale (£5m), and have a budget-friendly backup at £4m.
2. Bench Strength: Ensure a strong bench with at least two dependable players (excluding goalkeepers). Unexpected injuries or drops from your starting XI can occur, so a solid bench is crucial.
3. Timely Transfers: To avoid budget constraints, make early transfers if you’re certain about a player for the upcoming Gameweek, as player prices can rise based on FPL community interest.
4. Timing for Team Changes: While beating a price rise is important, delaying team changes until the last moment before a Gameweek allows for updated information from press conferences, helping you make informed decisions.
5. Identify Bargain Players: Keep an eye on emerging talents and in-form players in the first few game weeks. Bargains can surface, offering great value for points, as seen with players like Marcus Rashford (£9m) in previous seasons.
6. Set-Piece Takers: Know which players are designated for free-kicks and penalties in the Premier League. Defenders who take set-pieces, like Trent Alexander-Arnold (£8m), can be valuable for point-scoring Gameweeks.
7. Captain Selection: Choose your captain wisely, as they earn double points each Gameweek. Prioritize selecting captains from your strongest players with favorable fixtures for optimal performance.
8. Strategic Wildcard Use: Utilize your two ‘wildcard’ chips wisely—one before December 30 and the second after December 30, remaining active until the season ends. Avoid impulsive decisions and save the wildcard for squad overhauls, not just for minor changes.
9. Chips Management: Maximize the use of available chips, especially towards the end of the season. Be mindful of chip limitations, such as using only one at a time, for example, not being able to employ both a wildcard and a triple captain in the same Gameweek.

Tips for picking up players: 

In the Fantasy Premier League, each player from the 20 teams in the top-flight English league is assigned a price, reflecting their perceived value and potential for scoring points throughout the season.

Erling Haaland, the forward for Manchester City, holds the title of the most expensive player in the game, priced at £14 million—a notable increase of £2.5 million from the previous season.

The priciest assets predominantly fall within the midfield and forward positions, with Liverpool’s right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold, standing as the highest-valued defender at £8 million. His popularity is expected to soar, given his versatile role in both midfield for his club and at the national level.

Among goalkeepers, Alisson, Ederson, and Nick Pope share the highest price tag at £5.5 million.

Following Haaland, Mohamed Salah holds the title of the most expensive midfielder, also valued at £12.5 million.

Despite the apparent enjoyment and recreational nature of Fantasy Premier League, it involves a significant amount of planning, dedication, and effort from participants. Crafting a team requires strategic thinking, thorough analysis of upcoming fixtures, evaluating players’ past performances, envisioning the entire season, considering recent transfers, and discerning which decisions will yield the desired outcomes. It’s a challenging task that demands careful consideration and foresight.