The new Premier League season is just days away, and fantasy football squads are being built across the country in preparation for the season’s opening game between Arsenal and Coventry City on Friday night.
Billed as the biggest league in the world, the Gunners will be hoping to begin their campaign with a big win at the Emirates against Frank Lampard’s newly promoted Sky Blues. But which players are you backing to make their mark in the opening week of the season?
A host of new signings have been made, with the likes of Morgan Rogers, Elliot Anderson and Scotland captain Andy Robertson all making moves this summer - but will any of them make it into your Fantasy Premier League squad for the 26/27 season? With a budget of £ 100 million, making sure you choose the right players will be paramount to your household and WhatsApp bragging rights!
Starting to build your fantasy team and finding it difficult to narrow down where to spend big, where to save, and where the biggest bargains are? Have some midfield options in mind, but still not sure which should be given the nod in the engine room?
Don’t worry, we’ve put together a list of your must-pick midfielders and budget playmakers that will fit every team in the opening weeks of the new Premier League season.
Here are the top 8 midfielders we recommend you include in your Fantasy Premier League squads:
1. Harry Wilson - Leeds United - 6.5m
The Wales international bagged 168 points for FPL managers last year, after an excellent season with Fulham. Joining Leeds on a free transfer in the summer, there's reason to believe he can improve on last season's number at Elland Road. And he won't cost you the earth. | National World Resell Photo: National World Resell
2. Daizen Maeda - Ipswich Town - 5.5m
Despite spending his entire four and a half years at Celtic in one of the three striking positions, Maeda has been listed as a midfielder on FPL. Of course, Ipswich are one of the league's relegation candidates, but after spending £150m on new arrivals, there's no reason they can't surprise people. If they do, the Japanese ace is likely to be involved. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. Enzo Le Fee - Sunderland - 6m
Sunderland's chief creator, Le Fee registered five goals and six assists last season, but is still extremely well priced at 6m. Likely to be on set-piece duties this season, the Frenchman is also the Black Cats' designated penalty taker. | Chris Fryatt, Echo Photo: Chris Fryatt
4. Morgan Rogers - Chelsea - 7.5m
If you're looking to shell out a little more on a midfielder this season, this Chelsea new boy is likely to be your best bet. Far from the most expensive midfielder, he bagged 169 FPL points last year, but remains one of the 'cheapest' elite options in the game. He won't have any European football to contend with this year either, meaning he'll be fresh for the Blues' weekend tests.