Fantasy Premier League tips GW24: FPL transfers you should make – including overlooked in-form forward
Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW24 in 2025/26.
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 Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Fantasy Premier League tips GW17: FPL transfers you should make – including Chelsea winger against rookie full-back
Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW17 in 2025/26.
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, but a favourable run of fixtures opens up after GW17. Picking him up early may be prudent. 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.
Fantasy Premier League tips GW16: FPL transfers you should make – including in-form bargain striker
Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW16 in 2025/26.
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.
Why you must use FPL triple captain, bench boost and free hit chips by this date
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 once the GW19 deadline passes. If you don't use your wildcard before the GW19, you'll only be left with one for the second half of the season. 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.
Why do I have 5 free transfers in FPL GW16?
Your guide to navigating a festive bonus.
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 GW22. Phil Foden, Igor Thiago and Bruno Guimaraes are the three most transferred in players ahead of GW16 – and with good reason. Foden is emerging as the top premium midfield target, while Thiago's scoring form remains remarkably consistent. Guimaraes is a riskier bet but there's no questioning his recent run of points hauls. We think Bruno Fernandes is a terrific shout for the matches to come and would make a brilliant addition in place of Manchester United teammate Bryan Mbuemo. Fulham are a good team to target given their three 'green' fixtures to come. However, they don't boast an obvious transfer target. Harry Wilson is a strong midfield shout for low cost, while Joachim Andersen offers clean sheets and DEFCON points. Finally, we'd recommend holding back a transfer or two for GW17 to give you greater flexibility next time around. 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.
Fantasy Premier League tips GW15: FPL transfers you should make – including unsung Arsenal star
Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW15 in 2025/26.
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 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.
Fantasy Premier League tips GW13: FPL transfers you should make – including overlooked Man City star
Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW13 in 2025/26.
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 look good value for another win. 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.
Fantasy Premier League tips GW12: FPL transfers you should make – including Chelsea bargain
Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW12 in 2025/26.
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 Ham set to visit the Vitality Stadium when the top flight returns, it would be no surprise to see them get back to winning ways. 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.
6 ultra-differential Fantasy Premier League players in less than 1% of teams – but should be in yours
These under-the-radar transfers could make all the difference in the busy festive period...
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 at £4.4m. He could prove a big earner in the next few weeks. The Blues will hope to keep things tight against Burnley, Leeds and Everton, while he should make plenty of defensive contributions against Arsenal, Bournemouth and Newcastle. MID: Mats Wieffer (BHA, £4.9m) – 0.3% Mats Wieffer looks to have made right-back his own at Brighton and has pulled in an impressive points haul in recent weeks. The Dutchman puts a shift in without the ball, totting up defensive contributions week on week, and is an asset going forward as well. Wieffer finished last season with six goal contributions and has two assists to his name already this term, which he could well add to against Brentford, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and West Ham in the next month. MID: Emi Buendia (AVL, £5.3m) – 0.4% Emi Buendia's contributions for Aston Villa have flown under the radar – at least with Fantasy Premier League players – in recent weeks. The Argentine is enjoying one of his best runs since making the move to Villa Park, with three goals and two assists in his last five games, and has helped Unai Emery's side find some fluency going forward. Villa have Leeds and Wolves up next, before travelling to Brighton, so it could be a good time to bring in Buendia. MID: Alex Scott (BOU, £5.0m) – 0.3% Thomas Tuchel rates him and so should you. Alex Scott earned his first England call-up after an impressive start to the season in the Bournemouth midfield. Scott provides industry out of possession, has quick feet, and an eye for a pass, which means he offers points-earning potential from both defensive contributions and those in the final third. Bournemouth head into the international break off the back of consecutive losses, but it would be no surprise to see them bounce back with West Ham, Sunderland, and Everton up next. MID: Alejandro Garnacho (CHE, £6.4m) – 0.8% Alejandro Garnacho has found his feet at Chelsea in recent weeks – with two goals and two assists in his last four games in all competitions. The 21-year-old is starting to become an Enzo Maresca favourite on the left and has locked down a regular starting spot. Chelsea face Burnley and Leeds in two of their next three games, which should offer Garnacho a chance to extend his recent form. 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.
Fantasy Premier League tips GW11: FPL transfers you should make – including Chelsea star on the rise
Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW11 in 2025/26.
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 and he could be sat with more goals than he currently has. His favourable run of fixtures should see his tally increase. 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.
Fantasy Premier League tips GW10: FPL transfers you should make – including 0.4% owned differential defender
Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW10 in 2025/26.
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 with a tally of 8.2. And who do they face in GW10? West Ham, the second-lowest xG team with just 8.6. FOR: Eli Junior Kroupi (BOU, £4.6m, 3.3%) He's here and he's perfect. Every season, a bargain-basement star rises, a chief enabler who allows you to spend your cash elsewhere on premium stars. Eli Junior Kroupi appears to be that man. The Bournemouth striker has played 163 minutes in total this season and scored four goals. He is the best, cheapest striker money can buy in 2025/26 and could happily retire to your bench should he be dropped upon Evanilson's return from injury. He has shown his knack of scoring with minimal opportunities and could continue firing from the Cherries' bench. That said, will he even be dropped? Kroupi is on fire, while Evanilson remains a doubt for GW10. It really is not a given the youngster is benched. Should he find the net against Manchester City, the case to keep him in grows stronger. Also, City are not impenetrable and shouldn't put you off plumping for the ultimate enabler. 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.
Fantasy Premier League tips GW9: FPL transfers you should make – including 3.5%-owned bargain star
Our guide to Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW9 in 2025/26.
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, the list goes on. In fact, each of those players added together have recorded 70 points, precisely level with Antoine Semenyo by himself. That said, it's time to unleash a premium-cost superstar, if you haven't already. Bukayo Saka suffered a hamstring injury towards the start of the campaign, knocking his momentum, but now is the opportune moment to board the train. Saka has recorded 0.27 xG and 0.41 xA per 90 in the Premier League so far, despite only recording two goals and zero assists to date. His attacking threat peaked in GW7 against West Ham with 0.84 xG and 1.11 xA though his labours yielded one goal and zero assists in that one. Saka boasts a favourable run of fixtures, Arsenal are in great form, now's the time to splash out. FOR: Igor Thiago (BRE, £6.1m, 4.5%) There are a few starting strikers in the Premier League hovering around the £5.5m-£6.0m mark, but Igor Thiago is establishing himself as the pick of the litter. The Brazilian star is a nailed starter for the Bees and has netted an impressive five goals spread across four different matches so far this term. His xG per 90 sits at 0.49, which should bear terrific fruit across a full season. His upcoming fixtures seem daunting on first glance but Liverpool are wobbling, Crystal Palace are patchy, Newcastle have not been airtight and Brighton are inconsistent. Thiago is a superb pick for your second or third striker slot, and could happily even sit on your bench. 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.
Fantasy Premier League tips 2025/26: FPL forwards to sign
Your complete guide to Fantasy Premier League forwards you should sign in 2025/26.
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 combination of Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli or Noni Madueke floating around, with Martín Zubimendi and Declan Rice driving behind, Gyökeres will have ample ammunition and opportunities to haul. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Fantasy Premier League tips 2025/26: FPL midfielders to sign
Your complete guide to Fantasy Premier League midfielders you should sign in 2025/26.
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 without Mohamed Salah. The German is a full £6.0m less than Salah in FPL and has the potential to go for more than 200 points without question, as well as covering you for Liverpool midfielders. Ideally, you'd squeeze Wirtz and Salah into your XI, but adrenaline junkies out there may opt for Wirtz alone and strengthen across the board. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Fantasy Premier League tips 2025/26: FPL defenders to sign
Your complete guide to Fantasy Premier League defenders you should sign in 2025/26.
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 long. He also has the tendency to drift inside and attack, making him the pick of the big names this term. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Fantasy Premier League tips 2025/26: FPL goalkeepers to sign
Your complete guide to Fantasy Premier League goalkeepers you should sign in 2025/26.
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 the Premier League. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
I finished in the top 0.05% of Fantasy Premier League players – this is how
Your guide to beating your mates ahead of a fresh Fantasy Premier League season.
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 take a while adjust. Sometimes they never adjust. Pick dependable, trustworthy names to start the season, then add some spice once the season settles. 2. Avoid pesky -4pt hits It sounds obvious, but take a look in the mirror ahead of GW1 and vow to avoid the -4pt hits this season. They are not an option. Plan a few games ahead, potentially even five to 10 games ahead, rather than just the fixture right in front of you. If you can't decide between a few transfer combinations involving hits, or who to bring in for a big double gameweek, stop, put your phone down, walk away, don't make any transfers. I've often noticed my original team has outscored the silly 50/50s I've played up in my head one the 4pts are deducted. Also, have a maximum of one non-playing outfield player on your bench, but don't go the other way and have such an evenly spread budget that you're giving yourself a headache of who to bench every week. One or two bargain bin players who start each week for their team are essential enablers for the rest of your squad, and can also help save a points hit or two. 3. Triple captaining and fixture difficulty can be overrated The triple captain is a weak chip. It's great to use in a double gameweek, but prioritise the bench boost or free hits in those weeks. Don't be afraid to triple up if, for example, Haaland is in form and has an easy home fixture before European football kicks in – why not?! In any case, how often have we seen key players have an off week? Don't neglect the other chips by getting hyper-fixated on tripling up. On that note, while fixtures are important, they're not everything. Just because the fixture is down as red on the app, that doesn't mean a player in hot form should be ignored. Jean-Philippe Mateta is a prime example early doors this year. He's got Chelsea up first, but Palace are a force at the moment – they can beat anyone on their day – and he may even have penalties this year. Good, reliable players haul points regardless of the opposition. 4. Balance data versus the 'eye test' Using stats, watching videos, reading articles... it's all very useful for picking players (that's why you're here, right?) but nothing quite beats sitting down and watching full matches or extended highlights to get a feel for certain players. Sometimes you have to trust your gut and back a player that isn't being talked about. Jarrod Bowen and Eberechi Eze were brilliant for me long before the masses jumped on them after their biggest hauls. Raw numbers can be deceiving. A striker with 6pts thanks to a scruffy deflection is probably a worse option than a striker with 2pts but had two well-worked goals ruled offside by VAR after not clipping their toenails that morning. Even if final FPL points on any given gameweek look underwhelming and don't quite reflect red-hot form, don't be afraid to pick the players who consistently look really dangerous on a real-world football pitch. 5. Don't be stubborn We've all been there. It was Cole Palmer's breakout year for me. A player scores... you call him a bandwagon... then he scores again... and again. If you don't have that particular highly-owned player who continually picks up returns, it's time to swallow your pride and get them in without hesitation. Ego kills FPL teams. And finally... Daniel's differential picks for 2025/25 are... GK – Robert Sanchez (Chelsea) DEF – Nikola Milenković (Nottingham Forest) MID – Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) FWD – Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Football on Boxing Day 2024: TV schedule and kick-off times
Your complete guide to football on Boxing Day in 2024, including TV schedule and kick-off times.
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+ Huddersfield v Stockport (3pm) Sky Sports+ Peterborough v Mansfield (3pm) Sky Sports+ Reading v Northampton (3pm) Sky Sports+ Rotherham v Wigan (3pm) Sky Sports+ Shrewsbury v Lincoln (3pm) Sky Sports+ Stevenage v Wycombe (3pm) Sky Sports+ Wrexham v Blackpool (3pm) Sky Sports+ League Two Wimbledon v Swindon (3pm) Sky Sports+ Bradford v Port Vale (3pm) Sky Sports+ Bromley v Newport (3pm) Sky Sports+ Carlisle v Morecambe (3pm) Sky Sports+ Cheltenham v Crewe (3pm) Sky Sports+ Colchester v Gillingham (3pm) Sky Sports+ Fleetwood v Chesterfield (3pm) Sky Sports+ Grimsby v Harrogate (3pm) Sky Sports+ MK Dons v Notts County (3pm) Sky Sports+ Salford v Barrow (3pm) Sky Sports+ Tranmere v Accrington Stanley (3pm) Sky Sports+ Walsall v Doncaster (3pm) Sky Sports+ Scottish Premiership Hearts v Hibernian (12:30pm) Sky Sports Football St Mirren v Rangers (5:45pm) Premier Sports 1 Football after Christmas 2024 Friday 27th December Premier League Brighton v Brentford (7:30pm) Amazon Prime Video Arsenal v Ipswich (8:15pm) Amazon Prime Video Sunday 29th December Premier League Leicester v Man City (2:30pm) Sky Sports Premier League West Ham v Liverpool (5:15pm) Sky Sports Premier League Championship Norwich v QPR (12:30pm) Sky Sports+ Preston v Sheffield Wednesday (12:30pm) Sky Sports+ Sheffield United v West Brom (12:30pm) Sky Sports Football Derby v Leeds (5:45pm) Sky Sports Football Middlesbrough v Burnley (8pm) Sky Sports Football League One Charlton v Wycombe (12:30pm) Sky Sports+ Rotherham v Stockport (12:30pm) Sky Sports+ League Two Bromley v Swindon (12:30pm) Sky Sports+ Carlisle v Accrington Stanley (12:30pm) Sky Sports+ Monday 30th December Premier League Man Utd v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports Premier League League Two Wimbledon v Gillingham (8pm) Sky Sports Football Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What is the FPL Challenge? How to play and rules explained
The FLP Fantasy Challenge is separate from the main FPL game.
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 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
FPL tips GW13: Fantasy Premier League transfers and differential options
Your complete guide to FPL Gameweek 13, including transfer tips and differential options.
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.
FPL tips GW12: Fantasy Premier League transfers and differential options
Your complete guide to FPL Gameweek 12 including transfer tips and differential options.
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.
FPL tips GW11: Fantasy Premier League transfers and differential options
Your complete guide to FPL Gameweek 11 including transfer tips and differential options.
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.
FPL tips GW9: Fantasy Premier League transfers and injury news
Your complete guide to FPL Gameweek 9 including transfer tips and injury news.
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.
FPL tips GW7: Fantasy Premier League transfers and injury news
Your complete guide to FPL Gameweek 7 including transfer tips and injury news.
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 to your bench for a week rather than removing him ahead of a favourable run of fixtures. Hold. MID: Bukayo Saka (£8.7m, Arsenal): Saka is the joint second top points scorer in FPL this season, on par with Son Heung Min behind Erling Haaland. He tormented Spurs on derby day at the weekend and will rip lesser teams to shreds as the season wears on. Mikel Arteta has admitted Saka could miss the weekend clash against Bournemouth, so he appears to be a 50:50 shout. Check in with Arteta's pre-match press conference prior to the game before making a call either way. Wait. FWD: Nicolas Jackson (£6.9m, Chelsea): Remarkably, Jackson has already collected five yellow cards inside six matches, picking up an automatic one-match ban in the process. All five cards were a result of dissent towards referees. He will miss the game on Saturday and you should be looking to sell the misfiring striker asap. Not simply because he's suspended but because he has received just a single point, and scored just one goal (from an xG of 3.7), in five of his six appearances to date. Sell. View Green Video on the source website 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, PLUS a £10 John Lewis and Partners voucher delivered to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
FPL tips GW6: Fantasy Premier League transfers and injury news
Your complete guide to FPL Gameweek 6 including transfer tips and injury news.
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 him up in time for a tricky clash against the Hammers. Wait. MID: Bernardo Silva (£6.4m, Manchester City): Just as Bernardo looked like The Way into City's midfield, bam. He's out. The Brazilian maestro picked up an injury during the midweek Champions League clash with Red Star and will miss the next few games. Sell. MID: Gabriel Martinelli (£7.9m, Arsenal): Martinelli didn't feature against PSV with a hamstring tweak and remains unlikely to play against Spurs. Thankfully, there's an arsenal of cheap midfielders performing well who are able to fill the void in your team (Leandro Trossard looks like a terrific, huge differential option). Avoid. 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, PLUS a £10 John Lewis and Partners voucher delivered to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
FPL tips GW5: Fantasy Premier League transfers and injury news
Your complete guide to FPL Gameweek 5 including transfer tips and injury news.
Fantasy Premier League action returns with Gameweek 5 following the international break. Managers have done plenty of tweaking and twisting over the course of the break, willing their stars to come back injury-free. Son Heung-Min is the most signed player in GW5 so far following his hat-trick against Burnley prior to the break, but who are our top tips? RadioTimes.com brings you the latest Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW5. FPL transfer tips – GW5 GK: Ederson (£5.6m, Manchester City): Champions League fixtures are coming, and that injects a huge degree of uncertainty into City's line-up this autumn. The defence is already highly changeable, but Ederson will remain. He is a lock in goal, and for the price of a premium defender, you're receiving peace of mind and a steady flow of clean sheets. MID: Destiny Udogie (£4.7m, Tottenham): A surprise package in the early rounds of the season, Udogie has collected two clean sheets, two assists and four bonus points. He appears to have locked down the left-back spot and looks a solid shout for less than £5.0m. Warning: he's got two tough fixtures after this week, but there's plenty of open road beyond. FWD: Cameron Archer (£4.5m, Sheffield United): Arguably the essential transfer of GW5. Archer is the ultimate third striker. At just £4.5m, he is extremely cheap and likely to lead the line for Sheffield United on a weekly basis – that makes him a no-brainer signing. He will enable you to deploy more funds elsewhere in your team and if, for example, Julián Álvarez suffers in 'Pep Roulette', Archer is a safe bet to step in. View Green Video on the source website FPL injury news Evan Ferguson (£6.0m, Brighton): There's nothing that sparks a flurry of transfers quite like a hat-trick. Ferguson's impressive feat against Newcastle has triggered 312,000 teams to snap him up, but he isn't a safe starter in GW5. The Irishman picked up a knock in that Newcastle match, and was sent home from his national team camp. Avoid. Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.9m, Liverpool): TAA picked up a hamstring injury that left him ruled out of the international break. Recent reports suggest he should be fit to play against Wolves this weekend, but unless you already own him, it's probably wise to leave him on the shelf for one more week. Hold. Jack Grealish (£7.3m, Man City): A thigh injury kept Grealish out of the squad to face Fulham prior to the break, and he missed England's matches as well. He could return to the bench this weekend, but can't be relied on to start, especially with European games coming up. 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, PLUS a £10 John Lewis and Partners voucher delivered to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is the FPL deadline this week? Date and time for GW5
Your complete guide to the Fantasy Premier League deadline including the date and time for GW5.
Fantasy Premier League mania is sweeping the planet once again, with nearly 10 million players signed up to the ever-popular game. Whether you're already the subject of ridicule in your mini-league WhatsApp groups or you've made a flying start to the season, there is always tinkering to be done - so it's worth planning your team with one eye on the upcoming deadline. What changes will you make for Gameweek 5 as the Premier League returns after the first international break of the campaign? Well, you probably already have Erling Haaland in your team - you're brave if you don't - but his Manchester City team-mate Julián Álvarez could be worth snagging at a bargain price thanks to his fine form. Liverpool midfielder Mohamed Salah continues to deliver the points for loyal managers sticking by his (expensive) side, while Son Heung-min and James Maddison are proving popular following Tottenham Hotspur's super start. If you're worried about potentially missing out on transfers, captaincy changes and more, don't worry, we've got you covered. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details you need to know about the Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 5 deadline including the date and time. Read more football features: Best players in the world | Best players of all time | Live football on TV today | Premier League TV schedule | Championship TV schedule When is the FPL deadline this Gameweek? The FPL deadline for Gameweek 5 is 11am on Saturday 16th September. That means you can make changes to your team up to 90 minutes before kick-off in the first Premier League match of the weekend. Fantasy Premier League GW5 fixtures The following fixtures take place in FPL Gameweek 5: Saturday 16th September Wolves v Liverpool (12:30pm) Aston Villa v Crystal Palace (3pm) Fulham v Luton (3pm) Man Utd v Brighton (3pm) Tottenham v Sheffield United (3pm) West Ham v Man Utd (3pm) Newcastle v Brentford (5:30pm) Sunday 17th September Bournemouth v Chelsea (2pm) Everton v Arsenal (4:30pm) Monday 18th September Nottingham Forest v Burnley (7:45pm) View Green Video on the source website 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, PLUS a £10 John Lewis and Partners voucher delivered to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
FPL tips GW3: Fantasy Premier League transfers and injury news
Your complete guide to FPL Gameweek 3 including transfer tips and injury news.
The Premier League 2023/24 season remains in an embryonic state but we have been given clues, suggestions and hints at how the campaign will flow. Brighton look ferocious, Brentford haven't missed a beat in Ivan Toney's absence and Chelsea boast all the structural integrity of jelly. A handful of bargain buys have stepped up in the early weeks of the season, offering differential threat and cheap sources of goal contributions – but can they sustain early gains? RadioTimes.com brings you the latest Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW3. FPL transfer tips – GW3 DEF: Serge Aurier (£4.5m, Nottingham Forest): Yep, we're already at the time of the season where Serge Aurier is a viable, encouraged option. The Ivorian is a £4.5m defender starting as a wing-back/winger with plenty of attacking licence. Forest haven't kept a clean sheet in their opening two matches, but they boast one of the lowest xGC (expected goals conceded) and Aurier has forward potential. MID: Solly March (£6.6m, Brighton): It's a toss-up between Kaoru Mitoma and March, but March's tiny 6.9% ownership gives him massive differential appeal compared to Mitoma, owned by 41.1%. These two are the most likely starters in the Brighton attack and can be relied on to deal sustained damage. FWD: Yoane Wissa (£6.1m, Brentford): Mbeumo has racked up 3.41 xGI (expected goal involvements, or expected goals and assists) in his opening two matches - but for half a million less, strike partner Wissa will be fed by the same supply lines and has already recorded two goals and an assist. He looks like a tremendous second striker option alongside Haaland. FPL injury news View Green Video on the source website John Stones (Man City): Out for a few weeks until September. When he returns, it's not a straightforward guarantee he'll return immediately. Sell. Reece James (Chelsea): Also "out for a few weeks" and part of a Chelsea team that needs to settle. Sell. James Maddison (Tottenham): Maddison left the stadium on crutches at the weekend, though it was said to be a precautionary measure. Make sure you have a solid first sub in case it's anything more, but it's not worth jettisoning him just yet. Hold. 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, PLUS a £10 John Lewis and Partners voucher delivered to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
FPL tips GW2: Fantasy Premier League transfers and injury news
Your complete guide to FPL Gameweek 2 including transfer tips and injury news.
Ready to quit yet? If Fantasy Premier League has already brought you to your knees, it's time to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and go again. Kevin De Bruyne owners and Alexander Isak shunners alike, remember we are one notch into a marathon journey and not all is lost. Gameweek 2 presents plenty of opportunities to claw back the early deficits, but try to keep your composure. The team you selected ahead of the season was selected with more than just 90 minutes in mind. RadioTimes.com brings you the latest Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of GW2. FPL transfer tips – GW2 Ben Chilwell (£5.6m, Chelsea): Chelsea remain an enigma. They looked volatile and defensively poor against Liverpool, but Chilwell made a big impression in an attacking sense. Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£4.5m, Man Utd): Diogo Dalot owners (this one included...) will have been distraught to see AWB's name in lights ahead of United's clash with Wolves, but an accomplished display, capped off with a clean sheet and assist, means he should remain the favoured right-back for now. James Maddison (£7.5m, Tottenham): Tottenham's centre of gravity has fallen deeper, from the talismanic Harry Kane, back to Maddison in the middle. He was at the heart of everything Spurs did going forward, and his set-pieces will bear plenty of assists over the course of the season. Mohamed Salah (£12.5m, Liverpool): It's tempting to race for an all-star XI full of players who scored on the opening day, but anyone who watched Salah at the weekend will know he looks sharp. He produced a stunning assist and was ruled narrowly offside after an ice cold finish. In the absence of KDB and Kane, Salah looks increasingly essential. Yoane Wissa (£6.0m, Brentford): Ivan Toney's absence has opened a wide window for Wissa to prove his worth as a top-level forward. He looked dangerous against Spurs and will be hungry for more. FPL injury news Tyrone Mings: It's bad. Mings has reportedly suffered an ACL injury that could rule him out of the entire 2023/24 season. It's an awful, shocking injury for a resilient player who has shown immense character to return from major injuries in the past. In terms of FPL, the impressive Pau Torres looks certain to take over as starting centre-back for Villa. Kevin De Bruyne: KDB is set for a routine few weeks on the sidelines with another hamstring injury. Bosses who opted for the Belgian midfielder were justified in doing so, but it's time to cut your losses and look elsewhere. Squeezing Salah into your team would be an ideal solution, especially if you can find spare budget by employing a cheaper striker such as Wissa or João Pedro. Jurriën Timber: Timber has sustained a knee injury that will keep him sidelined for an indefinite period of time. While we don't have estimates, we do know that period will extend beyond GW2 - and that's a strong enough justification to sell. Arsenal's defence is a confusing place given Gabriel's absence from the first match, though William Saliba looks a safe bet. View Green Video on the source website 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, PLUS a £10 John Lewis and Partners voucher delivered to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Fantasy Premier League tips 2022/23: Bargains to sign
Your complete guide to Fantasy Premier League bargains you should sign in 2022/23.
Fantasy Premier League teams need to be set and sorted this week as the new season approaches at pace – and there are bargains to be had. Rushing straight to the most coveted premium-cost players may seem tempting, but the enablers, the inexpensive stars that provide mega value for money, are the No.1 key to success in FPL. There are strong contenders at every position across the board going into the new campaign, with high value targets available at a range of price points. Watch the Premier League return live on Sky Sports and BT Sport We've rounded up some of the cheapest players in FPL who will nestle nicely into the final bench spots, as well as a few higher cost players who appear to be significantly below their worth. RadioTimes.com brings you our Fantasy Premier League tips, including the bargains you should sign for your FPL team in 2022/23. Read more Fantasy Premier League tips: FPL goalkeepers | FPL defenders | FPL midfielders | FPL forwards Best FPL bargains 22/23 GK: Sam Johnstone (Crystal Palace) £4.5m Crystal Palace recorded more clean sheets than any other team outside the top five last season and now they've brought in a quality goalkeeper in Sam Johnstone, who has top flight experience and put in match-winning performances for West Brom despite their relegation. DEF: Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest) £4.0m Williams is shaping up to be the go-to £4.0m defender in 2022/23 following his move from Liverpool to Nottingham Forest. His £17m price tag suggests he will be thrown straight into the starting XI and has proven he can do it all – defensively and attacking – for his team in the Championship with Fulham. DEF: Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace) £4.5m Guehi is a nailed-on starter in that Palace defence we expect to step up once more in 2022/23. Don't expect mega hauls, but as a third or fourth defender, he's ideally priced and will provide a steady flow of clean sheets. DEF: Marc Cucurella (Brighton) £5.0m As things stand, Cucurella is a solid bet at a reasonable price, but keep a firm eye fixed on his transfer status over the course of the summer. The left-back has been linked with a big move to Manchester City and Chelsea and should he make the switch, he will become a highly coveted asset. Cucurella is the sixth most creative defender in FPL based on the ICT Rankings, yet only scored once and assisted once last term. This correlates with Brighton's infamous wastefulness. If he goes to one of the elite teams, he should pick up assists for fun. MID: Andreas Pereira (Fulham) £4.5m Pereira, like Williams, has suddenly emerged as an FPL budget asset due to his switch from a top club's reserves to a Premier League new boy. Fulham's new signing is a perfect fifth midfielder with plenty of upside. There is no risk in selecting him as third on your bench, but there's plenty to gain. MID: Michael Olise (Crystal Palace) £5.5m Olise has shown glimpses of mega quality but just needs regular football to unlock his full potential. He grabbed seven goals and 12 assists for Reading in 2020/21. He picked up two goals and six assists in just a third of the available minutes for Palace last season. He looks increasingly likely to start for Palace this season and could explode. MID: Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) £6.0m Martinelli's game time will determine whether he becomes the standout budget performer of the season or not. He scored six and set up seven in just over half of the minutes available to him last season. If he is allowed to strike up a partnership with Gabriel Jesus, he could explode. MID: Philippe Coutinho (Aston Villa) £7.0m Coutinho lit up last season with Aston Villa since arriving in January. He picked up 83 points in half a season with five goals and three assists under his belt. Expect him to produce a big season, across the whole season, here. MID: Luis Diaz (Liverpool) £8.0m Diaz is the joint most expensive player on this list, but he may well become the greatest bargain of the lot in 2022/23. The Colombian winger racked up four goals and three assists in less than 1000 minutes of playing time since joining in January. His sheer pace and technical ability led to a string of outstanding performances and he looks certain to start all season long in Sadio Mane's absence. Diaz costs £5.0m less than Mohamed Salah, freeing up plenty of cash to spend elsewhere if you choose to risk it without the Egyptian. FWD: Armando Broja (Chelsea) £5.5m Broja's status on this list, like Cucurella, may be dependent on his transfer status. He enjoyed a successful loan spell at Southampton and courted major interest from across the Premier League. He has returned to Chelsea as one of their only natural striker options, and would be a solid bet as a third striker. However, should he move to a Newcastle, an Everton, a team who will buy him to be their main man, he could be one of the bargains of the season. FWD: Raul Jimenez (Wolves) £7.0m Like a solid pair of Topman skinny jeans, former favourite Jimenez is not the fashionable name he once was, but there is still very much a place for him in your team. The Wolves striker played almost every minute of 2019/20 as he notched up 17 goals and seven assists for a 194-point haul. We were immensely glad to see him back on a football pitch last season following most of a year out with a fractured skull. Now we're backing him to recapture his form of old. He still recorded 101 points (six goals, five assists) last time out and we believe he could be in line for a big return here. FWD: Danny Ings (Aston Villa) £7.0m Ings is another former FPL favourite who has dropped out of style over the last season or so. He isn't a guaranteed starter for Villa, but still picked up seven goals and six assists in around two thirds of the available minutes last season and now boasts Philippe Coutinho behind him, supplying ammunition. Keep an eye on his first-team status. If he starts well, he could be launched back into fashion. FWD: Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) £8.0m Saving the best til last? Possibly. Gabriel Jesus has been a source of frustration for FPL managers in recent years given his status as a key moving piece in 'Pep roulette'. He has only played more than half of the potential playing minutes in four Premier League seasons, and in each of them, he has racked up between 115 and 146 points. It doesn't take a mathematician to deduce that he boasts major, major potential as Arsenal's nailed-on starting striker. Expect a massive haul in 2022/23. Shop Arsenal merchandise: View Gallery on the source website Fantasy Premier League fixtures – Week 1 Bournemouth v Aston Villa Crystal Palace v Arsenal Everton v Chelsea Fulham v Liverpool Leeds v Wolves Leicester v Brentford Man Utd v Brighton Newcastle v Nottingham Forest Tottenham v Southampton West Ham v Man City If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now – subscribe now to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times podcast with Jane Garvey.