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How to Pick the Best Fantasy Premier League Team

How to Pick the Best Fantasy Premier League Team

Fantasy Premier League is the most popular fantasy football game in the world. With millions of players worldwide and an interactive website that makes it easy to manage your team, it's a great game for both experienced and casual football fans.

You pick a squad of players from all 20 Premier League teams and get points based on their real-life performance. The strategy is to select players who will get lots of points for you. It's not quite as simple as picking your favorite stars or players who have had good previous seasons because there are different kinds of attributes to consider when making your picks.

While some people may love watching defenders like Virgil van Dijk or attackers like Mo Salah, the statistics don't always favor these players. Here's how you can choose the best Fantasy Premier League team this season.

Look at the Fixtures

The fixtures are among the most important things to consider when choosing your team. You want to make sure that you have a good mix of easy and difficult games. While it's tempting to pick all big-name players, they will often have more tough games than easy ones.

It's important to check out who each team is playing and when. If you see that a team has a run of difficult games, then you might want to avoid picking players from that team. On the other hand, if a team has a string of easy games coming up, then that's a good time to choose players from that squad.

Check Out the Team's Previous Results

While you don't want to base your entire team selection on a team's previous performance, it can give you a good idea of how they might do in the future. For example, if a team has been doing well recently, then there's a good chance that they will continue to perform well.

On the other hand, if a team has been struggling, then you might want to avoid their players. It's also worth considering whether a team is on an upswing or downswing. If a team has been losing recently but has a favorable run of fixtures coming up, then they could be worth picking.

Consider the Player's Position

When you're looking at a player, you need to consider their position. Some positions are more valuable than others. For example, goalkeepers and defenders tend to be fewer points-scoring positions than midfielders and forwards.

This doesn't mean that you should avoid picking defenders and goalkeepers, but you must be aware that they will likely score fewer points than other players. Therefore, you also need to make sure that you have a good mix of different types of players.

Forwards are the most likely to score goals, so they will get you the most points. However, if you only have forwards in your team, then you will miss out on points if they don't score. A good mix of players will help you score more points overall.

Check the Player's Form

Another important factor to consider is a player's form. This is how well they have been playing recently. If a player has been in good form, then there's a good chance that they will continue to play well.

On the other hand, if a player has been in bad form, then they are less likely to score points. It'sTherefore, it's worth looking at a player's recent performance before you choose them for your team.

Don't Forget about Injuries

Injuries are always a risk in football, and they can cause players to miss games. You need to consider this when you're picking your team. If a player is injured, then they will miss out on points.

It's also worth considering whether a player is likely to be injured in the future. Some players are more injury-prone than others. If you're not sure about a player's injury history, then it might be worth avoiding them.

Consider the Price

Fantasy Premier League has a salary cap system. This means that each team can only spend a certain amount of money on players. You need to make sure that you stay within this budget when you're picking your team.

Some players are more expensive than others. While it might be tempting to pick all the big-name players, you need to ensure you don't go over budget. It's often a good idea to pick a mix of expensive and cheap players.

Pick a Captain

Each week, you need to choose one player to be your captain. This player will score double points. You need to consider this when you're making your team selection.

Your captain can be any player on your team, so it's worth considering who is most likely to score the most points. It's often a good idea to choose a captain playing against an easy team or having a good run of fixtures coming up.

Make Your Substitutions

You can make up to three substitutions each week. This means that you can replace players who are injured, suspended, or not playing well with other players in your squad.

You need to consider your substitutions when you're making your team selection. It's often a good idea to have substitutes who play different positions than the players they are replacing. This will give you more flexibility when it comes to making substitutions.

Save Your Changes

Once you're happy with your team, make sure to save your changes. You can make unlimited changes to your team before the deadline, but once the deadline has passed, you won't be able to make any more changes.

The deadline is usually an hour before the first match of the week, so make sure you save your team plenty of time.

Keep an Eye on the Points

Once the matches have started, you'll start to accumulate points. You can keep track of your points by logging into your account and checking the "My Team" page.

You can also check how well you're doing compared to other managers by looking at the overall standings. The standings will show you how many points you have and where you rank in relation to other managers.

To be a successful fantasy football manager, you need to pay attention to your team. You should check your team regularly and make changes when necessary. By following these tips, you'll give yourself a good chance of success.

Bonus Tip: Keep an Eye Out for Promotions

Throughout the season, there are often promotions that you can take advantage of. Promotions like the Fan Duel promo code can give you the chance to win prizes or earn bonus points.

It's definitely worth keeping an eye out for these promotions. They can give you a significant advantage over other managers who don't take advantage of them.

Conclusion

By following these tips, you should be able to field a competitive team in Fantasy Premier League. Just remember to keep an eye on your team and make changes when necessary. With a bit of luck, you might even find yourself at the top of the standings come the end of the season!




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