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items: Fantasy Premier League tips GW36: FPL transfers you should make – including two double gameweek stars
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items: Fantasy Premier League tips GW30: FPL transfers you should make – including 2 gems with less than 3% ownership
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items: Fantasy Premier League tips GW27: FPL transfers you should make – including 0.9% rising star
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Fantasy Premier League tips GW36: FPL transfers you should make – including two double gameweek stars
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date: 2026-05-07T11:35:06.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
subject: Premier League
description: Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW36 in 2025/26.
encoded: It's crunch time in the 2025/26 Premier League season – and FPL managers are feeling the heat as well. With just weeks to go, a smart move or mistake now could be the difference between glory and disappointment. Two teams – Man City and Crystal Palace – are playing twice in gameweek 36, which should inform your transfer strategy but is it a case of shaking things up to capitalise or holding your nerve? Radio Times brings you our top FPL tips for GW36 in 2025/26. Fantasy Premier League tips GW36 DEF: Nico O'Reilly (MNC, £5.2m, 18.8 per cent) Somehow, Nico O'Reilly remains underrated in FPL. Man City have a double gameweek and the rising star has huge points potential in matches against Brentford and Crystal Palace. The 21-year-old has developed into a real goal threat and, as he's down as a defender, will earn some nice returns on any clean sheets. MID: Ismaïla Sarr (CRY, £6.4m, 5.5 per cent) Ismaïla Sarr is Crystal Palace's most dangerous attacking weapon – and in a double gameweek, that makes him a real asset. Monday's 3-3 draw showed the vulnerabilities in the Everton and Man City defences, which a player of Sarr's ilk should be primed to exploit. FOR: Danny Welbeck (WOL, £6.3m, 8.3 per cent) It's a simple equation, really. Wolves have one of the leakiest defences in the Premier League and Danny Welbeck is Brighton's main goal threat. The Seagulls will be desperate to bounce back from last weekend's defeat at Newcastle to boost their European hopes and facing the Old Gold offers up a golden opportunity to do just that. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Fantasy Premier League tips GW33: FPL transfers you should make – including double gameweek stars
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date: 2026-04-17T11:07:50.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
subject: Premier League
description: Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW33 in 2025/26.
encoded: The 2025/26 Premier League campaign heads into, surely, its biggest weekend. With a potential title decider, key games in the race for the European spots, and some huge clashes in the relegation battle, the days to come are set to be vital to the battles raging across the top flight. Oh, and did we mention it's a double gameweek? Six teams – Brighton, Chelsea, Burnley, Man City, Bournemouth and Leeds – are all in action twice, which is an opportunity that Fantasy Premier League managers must take advantage of. We've run the numbers to see where the best value is and with more to weigh up than usual, we've even thrown in an extra tip... Radio Times brings you our top FPL tips for GW33 in 2025/26. Fantasy Premier League tips GW33 GK: Djordje Petrovic (BOU, £4.6m, 5.9 per cent) There are plenty of double gameweek goalkeepers to choose from and a number of them would be a smart addition. Djordje Petrovic has been really impressive in recent weeks, helping the Cherries stretch their unbeaten run to 11 games, and it would be no surprise to see Andoni Iraola's side pick up at least one clean sheet from games against Newcastle and Leeds. DEF: Adrien Truffert (BOU, £4.7m, 4.8 per cent) What an asset Adrien Truffert has been for Bournemouth and FPL managers this season. The Frenchman loves to fly forward, providing assists in back-to-back weeks, and can be relied upon to do plenty of defensive work as well. Even if the Cherries aren't able to bag at least one clean sheet, as expected, Truffert should still score high. MID: Diego Gomez (BHA, £4.9m, 1.1 per cent) Brighton are playing with plenty of confidence right now and will be licking their lips at the chance to face two teams whose defensive vulnerabilities have been clear for all to see in recent weeks – Chelsea and Spurs. Diego Gomez is quietly enjoying an excellent season for the Seagulls and has that knack of popping in space in attacking areas. A hard worker out of possession as well, he should stack up some defensive…

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Fantasy Premier League tips GW30: FPL transfers you should make – including 2 gems with less than 3% ownership
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date: 2026-03-13T09:46:22.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW30 in 2025/26.
encoded: The Premier League returns this weekend after more than a week away, and with it, title battles in fantasy leagues around the world resume. We have reached the business end of the 2025/26 campaign, which means every decision a manager makes carries extra weight. Whether you are looking for short-term fixes or a value pick to carry you through until the final day, that's where we come in... Radio Times brings you our top FPL tips for GW30 in 2025/26. Fantasy Premier League tips GW30 DEF: Adrien Truffert (BOU, £4.6m, 2.5 per cent) Adrien Truffert must be one of the most undervalued defenders in FPL right now. The 24-year-old has been a mainstay in a Bournemouth side that have rediscovered their mojo in recent months. The Frenchman works tirelessly defensively and is no stranger to flooding forward either – such is the life of a full-back under Andoni Iraola – and he should spend plenty of time in the final third against Burnley. His points return speaks for itself but still, less than 3% of players seem to have cottoned on. MID: Alex Iwobi (FUL, £6.4m, 2.2 per cent) Alex Iwobi has had a quietly excellent season and is often overlooked for midfield colleague Harry Wilson but going against the grain is no bad thing at this point in the season. The West Londoners play Nottingham Forest and Burnley in their next two games, which means plenty of attacking opportunities and potentially clean sheets as well. FOR: Hugo Ekitike (LIV, £9.1m, 34.1 per cent) Now, admittedly, picking a Liverpool striker against a team in freefall is hardly groundbreaking. Sometimes, however, the obvious choice is the right one and going for Hugo Ekitike against Spurs certainly falls into that camp. While Liverpool remain a little unconvincing, the Frenchman has been a consistent bright spot for the Reds and it would be no surprise to see him back in the goals at Anfield on Sunday. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV reco…

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Fantasy Premier League tips GW28: FPL transfers you should make – including an overlooked January arrival
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date: 2026-02-27T12:23:02.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW28 in 2025/26.
encoded: The final stretch of the Premier League season is approaching, which means it is nearly crunch time for both top-flight teams and fantasy managers alike. It may not be a double gameweek but with a full slate of midweek fixtures set to follow the weekend's games, smart transfers could really pay dividends and help you climb the table. Looking for a bit of extra guidance to ensure you make the most out of your budget? Look no further... Radio Times brings you our top FPL tips for GW28 in 2025/26. Fantasy Premier League tips GW28 DEF: Nico O'Reilly (MNC, £5m, 8.6 per cent) This one may feel a little like we're chasing last week's success, having delivered 17 points against Newcastle, but Nico O'Reilly is a defender that many FPL managers are overlooking. The 20-year-old is enjoying a fantastic season and has become a key player in Pep Guardiola's side, whether he's used in the backline or midfield. Man City have West Ham this weekend and Nottingham Forest in midweek, which should return at least one clean sheet and plenty of attacking opportunities. MID: Harry Wilson (BOU, £5.5m, 20.9 per cent) If you don't already have Harry Wilson in your ranks, now is the time. The Fulham winger has been outstanding this season, with eight goals and five assists to his name in the Premier League, and is set to spearhead the West Londoners' European push. Why now? Well, Wilson and Fulham take on four of the bottom five opponents in the next five game weeks. FOR: Tammy Abraham (AV, £6m, 0.4 per cent) Tammy Abraham may well have forced his way into the Aston Villa starting XI against Wolves after his late equaliser at Leeds United. Though the January arrival has played second fiddle to Ollie Watkins since his arrival, he's looked much sharper than the England international and there are calls for him to start at Molineux Wolves have improved in recent weeks but they're still a side that give up plenty of opportunities to strikers, while if Abraham can lock down the No. 9 role at Villa,…

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Fantasy Premier League tips GW27: FPL transfers you should make – including 0.9% rising star
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date: 2026-02-19T11:28:01.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW27 in 2025/26.
encoded: After an Arsenal double gameweek and the FA Cup fourth round, normal service resumes for Fantasy Premier League managers this weekend. The Gunners didn't quite deliver the points haul that many will have been hoping for from their Brentford, Wolves double-bill, and whether managers are now looking for a reshuffle or just some light tuning, they face some tricky decisions. Just like the Premier League itself, we are heading into the business end of the FPL season, which makes transfers in and out all the more important. Never fear, we've got you covered. Radio Times brings you our top FPL tips for GW27 in 2025/26. Fantasy Premier League tips GW27 DEF: Nathan Collins (BRE, £5m, 3 per cent) Nathan Collins returned to the Brentford starting XI in the FA Cup win against Macclesfield and should settle back into that role permanently ahead of a run of fixtures that includes Brighton, Burnley and Wolves The Irishman is a front-foot centre-back, meaning plenty of defensive contributions, and a threat going forward as well, so there are plenty of opportunities to score points. MID: Rayan (BOU, £5.5m, 0.9 per cent) Bournemouth look to have another gem on their hands, with 19-year-old Brazilian winger Rayan, who was signed as a replacement for Antoine Semenyo, making a fast start to life with the Cherries. The teenager has taken to the Premier League like a duck to water – two goals and an assist in 198 minutes of football – and has a kind run of fixtures to come, including West Ham this weekend. FOR: Jorgen Strand Larsen (CRY, £6.1m, 2 per cent) Crystal Palace may not be back to their best but the form of Jorgen Strand Larsen is certainly encouraging. The Norwegian striker bagged a brace last time out against Burnley and looks to be settling in nicely after his big-money move to the club. He will be desperate to make a mark against his former club Wolves, who have conceded a shedload of goals this term, while his pace should serve him well against the likes of Man Utd and Spur…

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Fantasy Premier League tips GW24: FPL transfers you should make – including overlooked in-form forward
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date: 2026-01-29T17:29:58.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW24 in 2025/26.
encoded: The January transfer window is a tricky time for Fantasy Premier League managers – with deals, both in and out, able to unravel even the best laid plans. The good news is that the winter window slams shut on Monday evening, but in the meantime, there are still some big decisions to make ahead of the final weekend before the deadline. Managers certainly have a lot to ponder – not least Arsenal's recent wobble, Man Utd's revival under Michael Carrick and some much-needed momentum for teams near the bottom. Never fear, we've done the hard work to help you stay one step ahead. RadioTimes.com brings you our top FPL tips for GW24 in 2025/26. Fantasy Premier League tips GW24 DEF: Harry Maguire (MNU, £4.8m, 0.6 per cent) Harry Maguire has been magnificent since returning to the Man Utd team and looks set to be a regular fixture under Michael Carrick. The powerful centre-back loves to defend, churning out the defensive contributions, and is a real threat in the opposition box as well. The Red Devils have got a decent run of games coming up, which could mean a few clean sheets as well. MID: Enzo Le Fée (SUN, £5.6m, 1.4 per cent) Sunderland are back at full strength after the Africa Cup of Nations and their form will soon reflect that, starting with Burnley on Monday night. Enzo Le Fée is their creative spark in midfield and, while the Black Cats may not have been at their best, he has been excellent recently. The Argentine is primed to make his presence felt in the Premier League. FOR: Evanilson (BOU, £7m, 2.6 per cent) Bournemouth look to be back on track under Andoni Iraola. Their front-foot approach means they create lots of chances and score plenty of goals, and are likely to continue to do so even without Antoine Semenyo. With Semenyo at Man City, Evanilson has become the Cherries' main goal threat and has three in his last four. With a good run of fixtures to come, now is the time to draft him in. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming …

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Fantasy Premier League tips GW17: FPL transfers you should make – including Chelsea winger against rookie full-back
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date: 2025-12-19T12:56:48.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW17 in 2025/26.
encoded: Fantasy Premier League is heating up as we head towards the Christmas rush in GW17. Picking players who are most likely to play every match over the period is crucial. Manchester City may seem like the place to be for attackers, but you should tread with caution as we approach the seasonal edition of Pep Roulette. Remember the deadline to use your FPL chips is approaching, so make sure you're plotting a course to use them before you lose them. RadioTimes.com brings you our top FPL tips for GW17 in 2025/26. Fantasy Premier League tips GW17 MID: Pedro Neto (CHE, £7.3m, 9.4 per cent) Chelsea's tricky winger has been one of the most consistent points winners of the season, racking up 76 in total across 15 appearances with just one haul above 10pts. Since GW8, Neto has recorded an attacking contribution in six of nine matches and is a regular starter for the Blues. He's a nice differential option likely to start against a Newcastle team who lost three of their four regular defensive options to injury this week. He is likely to face youngster Alex Murphy down the flank. MID: Harry Wilson (FUL, £5.6m, 15.0 per cent) Wilson feels like a risk, but it's also risky to leave him out based on current form. The Fulham midfielder has hauled 10pts, 8pts, 8pts and 16pts in his last four outings, reserving his biggest total for the most recent game against Burnley. He boasts reasonable fixtures against Nottingham Forest and West Ham in the coming weeks, and offers terrific value for money. When the music stops, his ownership will likely come crashing down, but it's still booming out loud for now. FOR: Jarrod Bowen (WHU, £7.5m, 6.6 per cent) One of the best players playing for a team in the bottom half, Bowen will play almost every minute of the Christmas rush, which could make him an important asset as other players rotate in and out. He's scored in each of his last two matches and recorded an assist in the one before that. Ok, Manchester City doesn't seem like his moment to shine, b…

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Fantasy Premier League tips GW16: FPL transfers you should make – including in-form bargain striker
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date: 2025-12-12T15:54:51.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW16 in 2025/26.
encoded: Christmas came early for Fantasy Premier League managers as we were all topped up to five free transfers due to Premier League players heading to AFCON after Gameweek 16. Mohamed Salah (if you still had him...) and Bryan Mbuemo are among those ruled out of bounds until 2026, creating opportunities for others to push for a place in your team. RadioTimes.com brings you our top FPL tips for GW16 in 2025/26. Fantasy Premier League tips GW16 DEF: Joachim Andersen (FUL, £4.6m, 5.2 per cent) Fulham's defence isn't much to shout about, but their upcoming fixtures are. Burnley, Nottingham Forest and West Ham represent three teams who follow the 'safety first' mantra and the west London team should pick up some defensive points. Andersen is a DEFCON-printing machine having scooped the bonus on nine occasions this term. A fine option for the busy Christmas period. MID: Bruno Fernandes (MUN, £9.1m, 23.7 per cent) The march of the premium options continues. First, Phil Foden played his way back into our teams, now Bruno Fernandes has followed suit. He scooped two goals and an assist against Wolves last time out with 0.69 xGI (expected goal involvements) per 90 minutes across the season. Bruno is essentially a set and forget player who will provide a stream of points for weeks to come. FOR: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (LEE, £5.6m, 2.2 per cent) It's fair to say nobody would have suspected DCL would still be making FPL teams in December 2025, but here we are. The Leeds man is enjoying a rich vein of form with three strikes in consecutive matches against Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool. He's tracking with an xG (expected goals) per 90 minutes of 0.48 and has favourable fixtures coming up. A superb differential option for your third striker role. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Why you must use FPL triple captain, bench boost and free hit chips by this date
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date: 2025-12-10T10:00:47.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Time is running out...
encoded: Christmas looks like a particularly crucial time of the year for FPL managers due to a rule change you might have missed. In previous years, FPL fans have been able to use three special chips to enhance their scores: triple captain, bench boost and free hit. However, in 2025/26, you can activate each chip twice in a season – once in the first half of the campaign, once in the second half. This brings the rules in line with existing wildcard restrictions. FPL managers are able to use a wildcard before and a wildcard after the mid-point of the campaign. News to you? Well, at the time of writing, you have four more gameweeks left to use your chips – or you'll lose them. RadioTimes.com brings you our latest FPL tips on how to navigate the end of 2025. When must I use triple captain, bench boost and free hit chips? You have until the GW19 deadline of 6pm on Tuesday 30th December 2025 to use your chips in the first half of the season. That means you should be thinking about Erling Haaland's run of fixtures for a triple captain shot, you should make transfers geared around strengthening your bench for bench boost (as well as festive rotation) and take a look at any particularly juicy weeks to deploy your free hit. The only other restriction surrounds the free hit chip. You cannot use free hit chips in consecutive gameweeks. Be warned: if you free hit in GW19, you will not be able to free hit in GW20 with your fresh set of chips. That leads us nicely into the next point. When do FPL chips replenish? Immediately after the GW19 deadline passes at 6pm on Tuesday 30th December, your stack of chips will be replenished up to a maximum of one each. If you failed to use any of the chips in the first half of the season, you will not receive a second. Use them now, or lose them shortly. When can I use the second wildcard in FPL? The rules for the wildcard now fall in line with the rest of the chips. If you have already used your first wildcard, a second will be added to your account …

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Why do I have 5 free transfers in FPL GW16?
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date: 2025-12-09T17:26:34.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Your guide to navigating a festive bonus.
encoded: Surprise! If you just logged into your Fantasy Premier League account and wondered why you've suddenly been afforded five free transfers, do not adjust your screen, it is not a mistake. Like a fine Christmas morning, FPL managers have woken up to a fresh stack of five transfers apiece – essentially half a wildcard – in the build-up to Gameweek 16. And we're here to explain why and what you need to do next to make the most of this unique opportunity. RadioTimes.com brings you our top FPL tips for using your five free transfers in GW16. Why do I have five free transfers in FPL GW16? Due to the Africa Cup of Nations taking place over the festive fixture rush, FPL officials have decided to top up everyone's account to five free transfers, to use as you see fit. For those about to lose Bryan Mbuemo, Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush and more, it's time to breathe a sigh of relief. Most AFCON-bound players will stay with their club for GW16, but some may be called upon sooner. This extra wriggle room means managers can afford to rejig their teams with ease. Do I have to use my free transfers in FPL GW16? No. You don't have to use any this week, if you don't want to. This transfer boost is not a chip or bonus, simply extra transfers to be used within the existing rules. Managers can roll over a maximum of five transfers to the next week, should they choose to. Meaning you could make three transfers now, store two and receive another free transfer going into GW17 as usual. Or, if you're in a dire predicament, maybe it's time to splurge all five transfers in one fell swoop. The options are plentiful, but what will you do? Who should I transfer in for FPL GW16? It goes without saying, this is the time to start rooting out your AFCON-bound players. All players heading to the tournament will be missing from GW17 to GW19. Those who make it through to the Round of 16, Quarter-finals or Semi-finals will also miss GW20 and GW21. Should any players reach the final, they will also miss GW…

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Fantasy Premier League tips GW15: FPL transfers you should make – including unsung Arsenal star
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date: 2025-12-05T12:58:01.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW15 in 2025/26.
encoded: The Premier League returns for Gameweek 15 hot on the heels of a midweek feast of football. Fixtures are flowing thick and fast in the run-up to Christmas and finding the right players for the season is critical. That said, GW15 isn't the time to make wholesale changes. Following this gameweek, FPL players will have their transfer totals topped up to the maximum of five ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, to deal with players set to star in the international tournament. RadioTimes.com brings you our top FPL tips for GW15 in 2025/26. Fantasy Premier League tips GW15 DEF: Chris Richards (CRY, £4.6m, 4.1 per cent) The Palace defence is producing the goods in 2025/26 so far, and Richards is the cheapest way into it. He may not boast the goal threat of Daniel Munoz, who costs £6.1m, but the American provides clean sheets and DEFCON bonuses. He could be a fine option to double up on Palace defenders, or simply a budget way into the Premier League's staunchest defence. MID: Phil Foden (MCI, £8.3m, 14.9 per cent) Midfield is where the FPL battle will be won and lost this season. Too many premium options have flopped, too many mid-tier stars have struggled for consistency. Thankfully, Foden has stepped up with 32 points in two gameweeks to offer hope of a true must-have midfielder among the ranks. His xG and xA were also terrific against Newcastle despite failing to haul. If you have the cash, you should seriously consider upgrading to Foden for a decent run of fixtures to come. MID: Mikel Merino (ARS, £6.0m, 2.4 per cent) With Gabriel, William Saliba and possibly even Declan Rice out this week and Eberechi Eze blowing hot and cold, you might fancy a fresh option from the Arsenal stable. Merino, a midfielder-turned-striker, is not a flashy pick, but he's effective. He has recorded at least one goal contribution in his last four matches, including a 13-point haul last time out. Goals, assists and occasional DEFCON points – he can provide it all. Check out more of our Sport co…

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Fantasy Premier League tips GW13: FPL transfers you should make – including overlooked Man City star
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date: 2025-11-27T10:19:12.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW13 in 2025/26.
encoded: Games are set to come thick and fast over the next few weeks as the Premier League's busy winter schedule begins. Fantasy Premier League managers are going to have less time to make decisions and with so many fixtures in such a short period of time, the changes they do make are going to be even more important. Never fear, we're here to help you make the most of your FPL millions to ensure you rise up the table, rather than tumbling down it, in the final weeks of 2025. RadioTimes.com brings you our top FPL tips for GW13 in 2025/26. Fantasy Premier League tips GW13 DEF: Matheus Nunes (MCI, £5.3m, 1.1 per cent) After getting a rest in the defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in midweek, we can expect Matheus Nunes to return to the Man City starting XI at right-back. Pep Guardiola's side so often follow up a defeat with a big win and the visit of Leeds looks likely to offer them an opportunity to do just that. Nunes is an overlooked player, in less than 2 per cent of teams, but as we saw against Liverpool, he's capable of earning points for defensive contributions and impacting the game in the final third. MID: Morgan Rogers (AVL, £6.9m, 6.9 per cent) Morgan Rogers showed his quality with a double against Leeds and will be licking his lips at the prospect of facing the Premier League's bottom club this weekend. New manager Rob Edwards is yet to really make his mark at Wolves and the Black Country club could be in for a tough afternoon at Villa Park. Some of the big-name midfielders continue to struggle so now is the time to bring in Rogers. FOR: Igor Thiago (BRE, £6.5m, 16.6 per cent) Brentford forward Igor Thiago can't stop scoring. It's now nine goals in 12 games for the Bees marksman this season and he should have plenty of chances at home to Burnley. The Clarets have conceded more away goals than any other Premier League team and have dropped to one place above the bottom of the table. Brentford, meanwhile, have been particularly effective at the Gtech Community Stadium and l…

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Fantasy Premier League tips GW12: FPL transfers you should make – including Chelsea bargain
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date: 2025-11-20T15:20:45.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW12 in 2025/26.
encoded: The Premier League returns this weekend, and with it, Gameweek 12 of the Fantasy Premier League campaign. FPL managers have had a fortnight to ponder potential changes but it's now crunch time with Saturday's deadline fast approaching. The hectic festive season approaches so every tweak and tune-up matters in the pursuit of glory. Whether you're looking to strengthen your backline, bolster your midfield, or add some forward firepower, we've got you covered. RadioTimes.com brings you our top FPL tips for GW12 in 2025/26. Fantasy Premier League tips GW12 DEF: Wesley Fofana (CHE, £4.4m, 0.2%) That Chelsea have earned clean sheets in Wesley Fofana's first two Premier League starts after his concussion is no coincidence. The centre-back has helped to shore up the Blues' backline and looks to have locked down a spot next to Trevoh Chalobah as well. Fofana offers fantastic value long-term and it feels like a good time to get him in as the West Londoners have Burnley up next. MID: Ismaila Sarr (CRY, £6.7m, 13%) Crystal Palace are showing no signs of slowing down this season and given they travel to bottom-club Wolves in Gameweek 12, adding some red and blue to your lineup makes sense. The Molineux outfit have just appointed Rob Edwards but it may well take time for him to have an impact so the Eagles' attackers should get plenty of chances. Ismaila Sarr is enjoying a brilliant start to the season, with eight goals and one assist in all competitions, and could be an alternative to the big-name midfielders that continue to disappoint. FOR: Eli Kroupi Jr (BOU, £4.6m, 4.7%) Bournemouth moved quickly to sign young forward Eli Kroupi Jr in the summer as they felt bigger teams could swoop in future windows – and it is clear to see why. The 19-year-old has relished the challenge of Premier League football and shown his qualities as a finisher already, scoring four times in just 254 minutes. Andoni Iraola's side suffered back-to-back bruising defeats ahead of the break but with West…

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6 ultra-differential Fantasy Premier League players in less than 1% of teams – but should be in yours
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date: 2025-11-14T07:00:50.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: These under-the-radar transfers could make all the difference in the busy festive period...
encoded: It's not just top-flight clubs that have a chance to take stock during the November international break. For Fantasy Premier League managers, a fortnight without fixtures offers the opportunity to reflect on the opening months of the season and prepare for the hectic festive period. We've had 11 gameweeks so far and there will have been eight more by the time we are all making New Year's resolutions, so plenty is riding on the next six weeks. Whether you're looking to maintain your lead after a fast start to the season, trying to knock someone off top spot, or just drag yourself off the bottom of your league table, finding differentials are key to success in FPL. Backing the big names and managing your budget well are obviously vital but uncovering a hidden gem, a player few others have picked, is what can really set you apart and help you beat your mates – particularly with games coming thick and fast in the final weeks of 2025. RadioTimes.com brings you our FPL ultra-differentials ahead of the return of the Premier League. DEF: Matheus Nunes (MNC, £5.3m) – 0.8% Man City are readying a title charge after cutting the gap on leaders Arsenal to four points ahead of the international break, so with Newcastle, Leeds, and Fulham their next three opponents, it feels like a good time to add some sky blue shirts to your squad. There are some obvious additions (notably that Norwegian goal machine up top) but Matheus Nunes could prove a shrewd pickup. Nunes has been a regular fixture for Pep Guardiola this season at full-back in a defence that is looking increasingly solid. He is not afraid to pour forward and is more than capable as both a goalscorer and a creator. DEF: Wesley Fofana (CHE, £4.4m) – 0.2% Wesley Fofana's return to fitness has helped to shore up Chelsea's defence – delivering clean sheets in back-to-back games against Tottenham and Wolves. The centre-back appears to be Enzo Maresca's preferred partner to Trevoh Chalobah in Levi Colwill's absence and is a steal …

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Fantasy Premier League tips GW11: FPL transfers you should make – including Chelsea star on the rise
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date: 2025-11-05T14:34:16.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW11 in 2025/26.
encoded: The Fantasy Premier League 2025/26 season continues to throw up surprises with midfield inconsistencies proving a headache for bosses across the globe. Antoine Semenyo, Bryan Mbeumo and Mohammed Kudus – the three highest-owned midfielders in FPL – all blanked in GW10. To combat the issue, managers could opt to rotate fresh midfielders into their XIs, or pick budget enablers in order to reinforce their stable of strikers. RadioTimes.com brings you our top FPL tips for GW11 in 2025/26. Fantasy Premier League tips GW11 MID: Pedro Neto (CHE, £7.1m, 6.0%) Chelsea don't really know whether they're any good or not after 10 matches of the Premier League season, but Pedro Neto has proven to be one of their brightest rays so far. The Portuguese winger boasts two goals and two assists from 753 minutes so far this term, and his output has been increasing in recent weeks. Neto is up against Wolves and Burnley in the next two weeks, meaning it may be a good time to experiment with a new midfielder while there are few guaranteed point scorers out there. DEF: Adrien Truffert (BOU, £4.5m, 2.3%) Bournemouth have continued to defy all expectations in 2025/26 and Adrien Truffert is a budget-friendly way into their defence. The Frenchman has played every minute for the Cherries so far, accumulating four clean sheets in 10 matches. He has picked up one assist, defensive contribution points in his last two outings and with favourable fixtures coming up, he's likely to yield a strong points harvest. FOR: Jean-Philippe Mateta (CRY, £7.9m, 23.9%) We're not re-inventing the wheel here, but Jean-Philippe Mateta looks like a good place to invest some cash with premium price players across the midfield failing to deliver. Strikers appear to be a good value proposition in 2025/26 so far, and Mateta's six strikes to date make him one of the most appealing signings you can make in GW11. He has actually underperformed his xG by 2.1 goals this term, meaning plenty of chances are being created for him…

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Fantasy Premier League tips GW10: FPL transfers you should make – including 0.4% owned differential defender
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date: 2025-10-30T16:38:41.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW10 in 2025/26.
encoded: The Fantasy Premier League season enters Gameweek 10 with premium stars continuing to falter and a whole tier of rising stars offering huge value in 2025/26. The season is firmly settled into a rhythm with Manchester United seemingly on the road to recovery, reflected by 780,000 FPL bosses moving for Bryan Mbuemo by Wednesday evening this week. On the flip side, Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has tumbled out of 650,000 teams, while Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak continue to leak owners. RadioTimes.com brings you our top FPL tips for GW10 in 2025/26. Fantasy Premier League tips GW10 MID: Eberechi Eze (ARS, £7.6m, 13.7%) Tripling up with Arsenal stars feels like the right strategy given the topsy-turvy nature of the division in their wake. Prioritising Gabriel and potentially a second defender is sensible, but don't overlook their attacking bright lights. Bukayo Saka remains a strong pick, but if cashflow is an issue, Eberechi Eze is playing his way into very useful form. He scored the winner against former club Crystal Palace at the weekend to record his fourth goal contribution in his last six matches. Eze is unconventional in terms of xG and xA. He has scored once from a season total of 1.4 xG and recorded three assists from 0.9 xA. Eze can produce magic out of nowhere and should Viktor Gyökeres resume firing on all cylinders, the England star should continue to produce. DEF: Malick Thiaw (NEW, £4.9m, 0.4%) Of course, we all know Arsenal are the go-to team for clean sheets in 2025/26 so far, but while Newcastle have hardly set the division alight this term, they boast solid underlying numbers that should start to pay dividends. Malick Thiaw is our chosen option due to being a couple of points cheaper than his teammates and for the ultra-differential potential, owned by fewer than 0.4% of FPL teams. Newcastle boast one of the most stingy defences in the division so far, shipping just eight goals, while their xGA (expected goals against) ranks second only to Arsenal wi…

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Fantasy Premier League tips GW9: FPL transfers you should make – including 3.5%-owned bargain star
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date: 2025-10-24T10:03:13.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW9 in 2025/26.
encoded: Fantasy Premier League managers are under pressure to decide whether to stick with long-standing high performers or lower-profile rising stars going into GW9. Mohamed Salah's woes have continued for another week and he is the most sold player ahead of the weekend with more than 600,000 bosses calling time on him. On the flip side, Newcastle's Nick Woltemade has found a home in almost 700,000 teams this week following his streak of four goals in five matches, including three in the last three. When considering spending a precious transfer, the short-term and long-term must be considered, and we've lined up three stars you should sign who could make an impact right now – and later too. RadioTimes.combrings you our top FPL tips for GW9 in 2025/26. Fantasy Premier League tips GW9 DEF: Nordi Mukiele (SUN, £4.1m, 3.5%) Sunderland have richly rewarded early-backers in the opening game weeks, with three of their centre-backs – Dan Ballard, Omar Alderete and Nordi Mukiele – each bringing home a 17-point haul. Minor injuries, suspensions across the backline and tactical shifts mean those three have all enjoyed plenty of game time but Alderete and Mukiele are their default starters. Alderete misses this weekend's clash against Chelsea due to concussion protocols, leaving Mukiele as the best option for the short term and long term. The Frenchman's lowest points tally from an individual match was three points against Manchester United at Old Trafford where he conceded two goals but earned defensive contribution (DEFCON) points. He has earned the two-point DEFCON bonus in five of six appearances and missed out by a single contribution in the other match. Mukiele is a complete, rounded defender, as capable at centre-back as he is roaming forward as a full-back. He could be the bargain pick of the season. MID: Bukayo Saka (ARS, £10.0m, 15.2%) It's time. Midfield has been a minefield in 2025/26 so far. The premium hitters, Mohamed Salah, Cole Palmer, Omar Marmoush, Florian Wirtz, th…

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Fantasy Premier League tips 2025/26: FPL forwards to sign
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date: 2025-08-15T09:35:20.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Your complete guide to Fantasy Premier League forwards you should sign in 2025/26.
encoded: Forwards have one purpose: to score goals. You can think about creative strikers who bring others into play, but all you really need from them is a rotten, selfish attitude and a hunger for goals. This season is shaping up beautifully on the striker front with a number of options around the £9.0m mark, including Arsenal new boy Viktor Gyökeres, Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, and Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike just below on £8.5m. RadioTimes.com brings you our Fantasy Premier League tips, including the forwards you should sign for your FPL team in 2025/26. Read more: I finished in the top 0.05% of Fantasy Premier League players – this is how | FPL goalkeepers to sign | FPL defenders to sign | FPL midfielders to sign Best FPL forwards 2025/26 Budget FPL forward – Marc Guiu (SUN) £4.5m Comfortably the pick of the rock-bottom forwards, Guiu is a terrific bench pick to enable big spending elsewhere. The Chelsea man looked sharp for the Blues in the Conference League last season, but his loan switch to Sunderland comes with a reported clause by which the Black Cats are obliged to give him a minimum number of appearances. That's great news for those in the market for a value pick. Mid-price FPL forward – João Pedro (CHE) £7.5m One of the arrivals that saw Guiu nudged out of the frame is oão Pedro. The former Brighton man is an FPL favourite with 10 goals and six assists for Brighton in less than 2,000 minutes of football last term (that's under two thirds of the season played). Pedro shone for the Blues at the Club World Cup with very little preparation and can be expected to light up the league with Chelsea this season despite competition for places. Premium FPL forward – Viktor Gyökeres (ARS) £9.0m The jury is still out on whether Gyökeres can cut it at the very highest level on a weekly basis, but we do know he's going into a terrific situation as the focal point of an attacking line-up that could win the Premier League this season. With Bukayo Saka back to full strength, a com…

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Fantasy Premier League tips 2025/26: FPL midfielders to sign
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date: 2025-08-15T09:35:13.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Your complete guide to Fantasy Premier League midfielders you should sign in 2025/26.
encoded: Midfield is where the game is won and lost for Fantasy Premier League managers. There's little doubt the midfield is where most of your money will go, and there are countless ways you can distribute that cash. A nice quirk of FPL is that several 'they're definitely a striker' players are counted among the midfielders due to playing out wide or just behind a traditional striker. They're often the ones to watch given that goals receive an extra +1pt from midfield. RadioTimes.com brings you our Fantasy Premier League tips, including the midfielders you should sign for your FPL team in 2025/26. Read more: I finished in the top 0.05% of Fantasy Premier League players – this is how | FPL goalkeepers to sign | FPL defenders to sign | FPL forwards to sign Best FPL midfielders 2025/26 Budget FPL midfielder – Tijjani Reijnders (MCI) £5.5m We can't quite believe this price tag, for a player who could end up among the absolute stars of the Premier League season with 10 goals and four assists to his name for AC Milan in Serie A last term. Reijnders will sit in the heart of City's midfield and do a little bit of everything. He will create goals, score goals, rack up bonus points and, new for 2025/26, should pick up defensive contribution bonus points along the way. He's a steal. Mid-price FPL midfielder – Bryan Mbeumo (MUN) £8.0m Manchester United could be the greatest unknown of all 20 teams in the Premier League this season. They could finish anywhere from 18th to 4th and few would be too surprised. FPL fan favourite Bryan Mbeumo may be their shining light this season. Mbuemo will line up as a wide forward, but is listed as a midfielder in FPL. He racked up an enormous 236 points last season and a remotely similar campaign for United would justify his cost. Premium FPL midfielder – Florian Wirtz (LIV) £8.5m Wirtz costs just £0.5m more than Mbeumo, but we've nudged him into the premium category as he could be part of an intriguing proposition that could send you into the season …

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Fantasy Premier League tips 2025/26: FPL defenders to sign
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date: 2025-08-15T09:35:06.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Your complete guide to Fantasy Premier League defenders you should sign in 2025/26.
encoded: Defenders are often not defenders any more. Gone are the days of thoroughbred behemoths, trained to keep their backs to the wall and tackle anything that moves towards them. In 2025, defenders have to be quick, sharp, able to play with the ball at their feet and, at times, bomb forward on mazy runs or get on the end of a bespoke set-piece routine. RadioTimes.com brings you our Fantasy Premier League tips, including the defenders you should sign for your FPL team in 2025/26. Read more: I finished in the top 0.05% of Fantasy Premier League players – this is how | FPL goalkeepers to sign | FPL midfielders to sign | FPL forwards to sign Best FPL defenders 2025/26 Budget FPL defender – Reinildo (SUN) £4.0m Finding the £4.0m enablers is crucial in this game, and Reinildo looks like the best bet in this year's game. The former Atletico Madrid defender has joined Sunderland and will slot into their defence for the start of the season due to injuries elsewhere along the backline. Adding to his value, Reinildo is a left-back or centre-back and could easily end up owning one of those places as the season goes on. Mid-price FPL defender – Micky van de Ven (TOT) £4.5m The Spurs Class of '25 will not be the like the Class of '24. Ange Postecoglou is out, and defensive stability is likely to come back in under Thomas Frank. Van de Ven is quickly becoming a cult hero for Tottenham, and is primed for a big season. He is an athletic presence, quick, nimble, able to play out from the back and will relish starting as a settled centre-back in this refreshed team under Thomas Frank, who is flexible enough to know when to defend if necessary. Premium FPL defender – Rayan Aït-Nouri (MCI) £6.0m In the post-Trent Alexander-Arnold era, the most expensive defender in the game is £6.0m, meaning you don't have to make an agonising call on making an ultra-premium selection. Aït-Nouri is a banker at left-back for City. He will lock down that spot and reap defensive and attacking gains all season l…

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Fantasy Premier League tips 2025/26: FPL goalkeepers to sign
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date: 2025-08-15T09:34:55.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Your complete guide to Fantasy Premier League goalkeepers you should sign in 2025/26.
encoded: Build from the back. Goalkeepers aren't the most flashy point-scorers in Fantasy Premier League, but don't underestimate the benefits of a consistent stopper able to keep clean sheets flowing into your team. You don't have the spend top dollar for the biggest hauls either. Often, it's the mid-table keepers who face plenty of shots but keep most of them out who excel, rather than a keeper from the top four with less to do. RadioTimes.com brings you our Fantasy Premier League tips, including the goalkeepers you should sign for your FPL team in 2025/26. Read more: I finished in the top 0.05% of Fantasy Premier League players – this is how | FPL defenders to sign | FPL midfielders to sign | FPL forwards to sign Best FPL goalkeepers 2025/26 Budget FPL goalkeeper – Martin Dúbravka (BUR) £4.0m One of the best first steps you can take in FPL is finding the cheapest possible starting goalkeeper and planting him on your bench. Martin Dúbravka, initially Newcastle's third-choice keeper, has signed for Burnley and should go straight into their XI. Set, forget, relax. Mid-price FPL goalkeeper – Caoimhin Kelleher (BRE) £4.5m Goalkeepers are tricky to pin down at the start of the season, so don't sweat too much on your decision. Once the season simmers down, you'll be able to pluck a £4.5m star from the stable of talent. Kelleher has proven his worth in the Premier League and looks a good bet at this price level. Brentford are tipped to struggle this season after selling key players further forward, but their defence remains in tact. Premium FPL goalkeeper – Jordan Pickford (EVE) £5.5m Expensive? Yes. However, Pickford hits the sweet spot on multiple fronts. He is playing for Everton, so will naturally have more work to do between the sticks than other premium stoppers. That said, Everton have strengthened going forward and should find themselves looking up the table rather than behind them in 2025/26. He loves a penalty save and continues to be the most consistent goalkeeper in t…

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I finished in the top 0.05% of Fantasy Premier League players – this is how
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date: 2025-08-15T06:00:54.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Your guide to beating your mates ahead of a fresh Fantasy Premier League season.
encoded: Interviews can be humbling experiences. One day you've met a Champions League-winning striker, another day you've met a world-record holding sprinter. You're in awe at their skill, their talent, their achievements. They have travelled at speeds you'll never experience without being strapped to an engine, they've travelled the globe to collect glittering trophies and shimmering medals. However, this latest chat may be the most humbling of all. A record-breaking 11.5 million Fantasy Premier League managers signed up to bid for glory last season. Daniel Potts finished among the top 0.05 per cent. Why humbling, you ask? Well, he's my brother. And trying to chase him down has been the bane of my existence since 2024/25 GW1. As each week passed, the green arrow next to his name was scorched deeper into my subconscious. Sometimes you just have to admit defeat. The 2025/26 Premier League season offers a clean break, a fresh slate, a new day – and who better to ask for tips than the person I simply can't afford to lose to again? RadioTimes.com brings you expert tips from top 0.05 per cent FPL player Daniel Potts on how to beat your mates – and your brother – at Fantasy Premier League in 2025/26. Read more: FPL goalkeepers to sign | FPL defenders to sign | FPL midfielders to sign | FPL forwards to sign Fantasy Premier League tips 1. Play safe – then sprinkle in risky differentials Picking highly-owned players for around 75 per cent (8/11) of your team provides a balanced core to work with, you'll not miss out on many major hauls, but it allows you some wriggle room to finish off the team with some differentials who can put distance between yourself and your mates (or brothers...). Having differentials and taking the odd risk is what gives me the biggest buzz, but going too heavy on them runs the risk of missing out on Salah, Haaland or Palmer hauls. It's tempting to pick a lot of new, shiny players - but time and time again we've seen big names come to the Premier League and …

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Football on Boxing Day 2024: TV schedule and kick-off times
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date: 2024-12-24T08:00:30.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Championship
subject: Fantasy Premier League
subject: League One
subject: League Two
subject: NOW
subject: Sky
description: Your complete guide to football on Boxing Day in 2024, including TV schedule and kick-off times.
encoded: There is more Boxing Day football being shown live on TV than ever before in 2024. Crack out the leftovers, sink into your chair, dim the lights, enjoy. Amazon Prime Video once again boast the rights to show all 10 Premier League matches in the Boxing Day round over two days. Sky Sports are going all in with 36 (you read that correctly) EFL games live across their channels, running from 1pm until the final whistle of the last game around 10pm. Every single Championship, League One and League Two team will be shown live on Boxing Day, enabled due to the new TV deal struck with Sky at the start of the 2024/25 campaign. RadioTimes.com brings you the full round-up of Boxing Day fixtures across the leagues. Read more football features: Best players in the world | Best players of all time | Live football on TV today Football on Boxing Day 2024 Thursday 26th December Premier League Man City v Everton (12:30pm) Amazon Prime Video Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (3pm) Amazon Prime Video Chelsea v Fulham (3pm) Amazon Prime Video Newcastle v Aston Villa (3pm) Amazon Prime Video Nottingham Forest v Tottenham (3pm) Amazon Prime Video Southampton v West Ham (3pm) Amazon Prime Video Wolves v Man Utd (5:30pm) Amazon Prime Video Liverpool v Leicester (8pm) Amazon Prime Video Championship Blackburn v Sunderland (3pm) Sky Sports+ Bristol City v Luton (3pm) Sky Sports+ Coventry v Plymouth (3pm) Sky Sports+ Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday (3pm) Sky Sports+ Norwich v Millwall (3pm) Sky Sports+ Oxford v Cardiff (3pm) Sky Sports+ Preston v Hull (3pm) Sky Sports+ Sheffield United v Burnley (3pm) Sky Sports+ Swansea v QPR (3pm) Sky Sports+ Watford v Portsmouth (3pm) Sky Sports+ Derby v West Brom (5:30pm) Sky Sports Football Stoke v Leeds (8pm) Sky Sports Football League One Leyton Orient v Crawley (1pm) Sky Sports+ Birmingham v Burton (3pm) Sky Sports+ Bolton v Barnsley (3pm) Sky Sports+ Charlton v Cambridge United (3pm) Sky Sports Football Exeter v Bristol Rovers (3pm) Sky Sports+ Huddersf…

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What is the FPL Challenge? How to play and rules explained
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date: 2024-03-27T14:47:06.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: The FLP Fantasy Challenge is separate from the main FPL game.
encoded: In a bid to jazz up the world of Fantasy Premier League (FPL), a new FPL format called Fantasy Challenge has been unveiled. Fantasy Challenge, which will launch in Gameweek 30, won’t replace conventional FPL or the auction-based Fantasy Draft but will run alongside as an additional game mode. With new rules, prizes and different weekly challenges, there’s a lot to wrap your head around when it comes to the new game. So, how does it all work? Read on for everything you need to know about Fantasy Challenge. What is the FPL Fantasy Challenge? Before each gameweek, managers will be faced with a new challenge to tackle in search of points and prizes. The first challenge is simple: assemble the best squad of 15 players you can without being limited by a £100m budget. Tasks will change from one round of fixtures to the next. FPL has teased the challenges for Gameweeks 31 and 32, with all forwards set to bag double points in Gameweek 31. Then, to mark Jürgen Klopp’s final trip to Old Trafford as Liverpool manager, his side’s battle with Manchester United will be the focus of the Gameweek 32 task Red Rivalry, with all players in that fixture securing double points. View oEmbed on the source website Does it differ from FPL? Yes, managers can select a new 15-player squad each gameweek – essentially a Free Hit, just every single week. Own addition, all scores are reset at the end of the gameweek, rather than being added up in a league table, meaning that in every Gameweek you have a chance of winning (so far unknown) prizes. In addition, in Fantasy Challenge there’s a five-player per team limit, instead of the usual three in the normal game There are also no set transfer deadlines, enabling managers to make changes to their teams at any point during the gameweek, provided there are two matches remaining. If you're looking for something to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 i…

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FPL tips GW13: Fantasy Premier League transfers and differential options
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date: 2023-11-22T15:02:30.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Your complete guide to FPL Gameweek 13, including transfer tips and differential options.
encoded: Fantasy Premier League returns this weekend, with Gameweek 13 set to test teams across the land thanks to a blockbuster top flight encounter. Manchester City face Liverpool in the blockbuster clash of the weekend, which is great news for fans but awful news for FPL bosses making captaincy and transfer decisions. Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah will face the other player's robust defence, making the captaincy call a nightmare this week, as well as decreasing the clamour for Konstantinos Tsimikas, Darwin Núñez or Phil Foden. With this in mind, we've looked elsewhere for our transfer tips, with teams such as Chelsea and Crystal Palace appearing to be increasingly attractive given their form and favourable fixtures respectively. RadioTimes.com brings you the latest Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW13. FPL transfer tips – GW13 We run the rule over a midfield star returning from injury who could power your team up the league, as well as a potential bargain attacker with form on the rise. Form, upcoming fixtures and expected goals/assists are among the metrics used to pick out a handful of gems for your consideration. It's also never too early to plan for Christmas. The festive rush means games will soon come thick and fast with a bunch of match weeks in quick succession. Given the temptation for rotation, it may be a wise move to stock your bench with at least one strong option who can step up to the plate. Watch the video at the top of this page to find out our picks. If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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FPL tips GW12: Fantasy Premier League transfers and differential options
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date: 2023-11-10T10:57:14.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Your complete guide to FPL Gameweek 12 including transfer tips and differential options.
encoded: As far as Fantasy Premier League weeks go, GW11 will go down in infamy as one of the worst of all time. A miserable average score of just 32 points across the 10 million teams speaks volumes about the car-crash nature of the weekend. Erling Haaland, Son Heung-Min and Mohamed Salah all blanked, with the former even been subbed off at half-time with discomfort. A number of star players, including Matty Cash and James Maddison were also subbed off with injury concerns, while half of Tottenham's defence was sent off. All we can do is go again. GW12 offers a chance to regain those green arrows with a fresh slate of matches, fresh opportunities and fresh optimism. Haaland scored twice in the Champions League to prove his fitness ahead of this weekend, while several other injury flags have cleared and there's a host of stars bristling to get into your team. RadioTimes.com brings you the latest Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW12. FPL transfer tips – GW12 We run the rule over a budget midfield who seems too good to miss, a premium defender to snap up and a differential option with just 0.8% ownership. Watch the video at the top of this page to find out our picks. If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now and celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who with a special issue of Radio Times. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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FPL tips GW11: Fantasy Premier League transfers and differential options
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date: 2023-11-02T16:44:56.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Your complete guide to FPL Gameweek 11 including transfer tips and differential options.
encoded: Fantasy Premier League continues to throw up curveballs, twists and turns in 2023/24 with GW11 set to provide managers with more stern challenges to rise to. Erling Haaland had been falling out of favour in recent weeks following two games without a goal but the contrarian folk who bet against the Norse titan will have been licking their wounds after a 16-point haul last time out. Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah was the big winner of GW10 with a hat-trick to his name and a week-high 17 points to his name in Fantasy Premier League. Nketiah is the most sought-after player in GW11 so far, but we think there may be better ways to use your transfer ahead of the weekend. Merseyside has presented a number of options in recent weeks, from both the red and blue halves of the city. Mohamed Salah is an essential pick, Darwin Nunez remains the ultimate wildcard striker, but we've picked out two more obscure names to weigh up for your squad, including a midfielder selected by just 0.1% of managers. RadioTimes.com brings you the latest Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW11. FPL transfer tips – GW11 We run the rule over a keeper on the rise, a budget defensive star, and a differential option with just 0.1% ownership. Watch the video at the top of this page to find out our picks. If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now and celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who with a special issue of Radio Times. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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FPL tips GW9: Fantasy Premier League transfers and injury news
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date: 2023-10-19T10:08:34.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Your complete guide to FPL Gameweek 9 including transfer tips and injury news.
encoded: Fantasy Premier League has entered a crucial phase of the campaign: the mid-season slog. The honeymoon period is over, injuries are piling up, international breaks generate a stop-start lack of rhythm, European football rotation wreaks havoc. This is peak FPL territory. GW9 offers plenty of risk and plenty of reward, with Erling Haaland being ripped out of some teams following a less-than-superhuman couple of weeks. We don't recommend removing him any time soon, but who do we think you should go for this week? RadioTimes.com brings you the latest Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW9. FPL transfer tips – GW9 We run the rule over a keeper on the verge of taking off, a rock-solid defender, a 1.0% ownership differential firecracker and a new top points scorer. View Green Video on the source website FPL injury news and suspensions DEF: Sven Botman (£4.7m, Newcastle): Early reports suggest Botman will be fit to play this weekend. Hold. DEF: Andy Robertson (£6.6m, Liverpool): Suffered a dislocated shoulder on duty with Scotland. Could mean a couple of months out. Sell. MID: Bukayo Saka (£8.6m, Arsenal): Suggestions that Saka will be fit and ready to play. Not an ideal fixture, so might not be worth the risk. Wait. If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now and celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who with a special issue of Radio Times. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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FPL tips GW7: Fantasy Premier League transfers and injury news
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date: 2023-09-27T15:07:01.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Your complete guide to FPL Gameweek 7 including transfer tips and injury news.
encoded: Fantasy Premier League managers of a Geordie persuasion will be sitting pretty following Newcastle's 8-0 drubbing of Sheffield United last weekend as we look ahead to GW7. The Blades' next opponents, West Ham, carry plenty of attacking threat and could boast the best transfer option ahead of the Saturday showdown. Elsewhere, a Liverpool talisman continues to be omitted, inexplicably, from millions of teams across the globe, and now is the time to end your hesitance and swoop for him. RadioTimes.com brings you the latest Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW7. FPL transfer tips – GW7 DEF: Jonny Evans (£4.0m, Man Utd): No, we didn't foresee this happening either. Evans is back at Manchester United and punched in 12 points from 88 minutes against Burnley last time out. His place in the team is far from guaranteed long-term, but at £4.0m, he is an outstanding punt to replace the suspended Malo Gusto. MID: James Ward-Prowse (£6.3m, West Ham): Sheffield United have conceded 38 shots from set-pieces in 2023/24 so far, and conceded four goals from those attempts. Both stats are league-highs. West Ham set-piece king James Ward-Prowse has rarely looked such a valuable shout. MID: Mohamed Salah (£12.5m, Liverpool): You'd assume by now everyone would have got the memo, but 70 per cent of managers have failed to find a home for Mohamed Salah in their team and that simply has to change. He has scored or assisted a goal in all six matches so far, with his potency on the rise after netting 20 points over the last two gameweeks combined. Given the lack of truly premium price players worth owning this season, Salah shouldn't be difficult to justify in your XI. FPL injury news and suspensions MID: James Maddison (£7.9m, Tottenham): Maddison's season looked in genuine peril after he went to ground with a hyper-extended knee during a fierce north London derby clash. Reports suggest he should be ok to play this weekend, and in the unlikely event of missing out, it may be worth looking …

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FPL tips GW6: Fantasy Premier League transfers and injury news
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date: 2023-09-21T11:05:02.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Fantasy Premier League
description: Your complete guide to FPL Gameweek 6 including transfer tips and injury news.
encoded: Fantasy Premier League enters the phase of the season where wildcards are being deployed and the core of a standardised team is being set in stone. Erling Haaland's ownership has risen to an unprecedented 92.3%, but beyond him, there's a whole range of bristling options demanding plenty of attention in 2023/24. RadioTimes.com brings you the latest Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW6. FPL transfer tips – GW6 DEF: Sven Botman (£4.5m, Newcastle): The Magpies have been anything but convincing in 2023/24 so far, but clean sheets against Brentford and The Actual AC Milan will please Eddie Howe while his attacking legions attempt to find their form. Botman offers a safe, cheap route into the Newcastle United defence with Sheffield United and Burnley up next. MID: James Ward-Prowse (£6.1m, West Ham): Ward-Prowse has perhaps unfairly been labelled as a set-piece specialist and nothing more, but his opening performances for West Ham United prove he is far more than that. He's netted or created a goal in all four Hammers outings to date, without relying on set-pieces. JWP sits high up the pitch these days, with Edson Álvarez and Tomáš Souček performing the dirty work behind him, freeing him up to unleash his creativity. FOR: Julián Álvarez (£6.9m, Manchester City): If you haven't already, it's time, my friend. The hesitance to pick up a Manchester City attacker not named Erling Haaland during Champions League Special Pep Roulette: Extreme Edition is understandable, but injuries have led to the Spanish boss himself labelling Álvarez as "almost undroppable". This may be your last chance to snap him up for less than £7.0m. Just do it. FPL injury news DEF: Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.9m, Liverpool): The Reds favourite could make a return to the line-up against West Ham this weekend, according to reports. He won't feature in European action midweek, but has a fighting chance of making it on Sunday. Sure, he's £0.1m cheaper right now, but it's not worth running the risk to pick …

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