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Price Change Predictions

Risers

Fallers

Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Rogers	AVL	7.4m	100.7%	Very Likely
Alderete	SUN	4.0m	97.2%	Maybe
Mukiele	SUN	4.2m	95.3%	Maybe
Cherki	MCI	6.7m	91.8%	Unlikely
Watkins	AVL	8.5m	91.1%	Unlikely
Guéhi	CRY	5.3m	92.9%	Unlikely
Schade	BRE	7.0m	86.7%	Unlikely
Saliba	ARS	5.9m	84.1%	Unlikely
Pickford	EVE	5.5m	82.8%	Unlikely
Trossard	ARS	6.9m	73.0%	Unlikely
Truffert	BOU	4.5m	70.0%	Unlikely
Dalot	MUN	4.5m	67.4%	Unlikely
Tete	FUL	4.5m	67.7%	Unlikely
Roefs	SUN	4.8m	67.4%	Unlikely
Virgil	LIV	5.9m	67.9%	Unlikely
Thiaw	NEW	5.0m	65.4%	Unlikely
O'Reilly	MCI	5.3m	64.1%	Unlikely
Dorgu	MUN	4.2m	60.0%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	60.6%	Unlikely
Palmer	CHE	10.4m	61.0%	Unlikely
Ekitiké	LIV	9.1m	59.0%	Unlikely
Dúbravka	BUR	4.0m	59.7%	Unlikely
Igor Jesus	NFO	5.8m	53.4%	Unlikely
Konaté	LIV	5.4m	53.5%	Unlikely
Rúben	MCI	5.7m	52.5%	Unlikely
E.Le Fée	SUN	4.9m	49.7%	Unlikely
Matheus N.	MCI	5.4m	49.3%	Unlikely
Ødegaard	ARS	7.8m	47.7%	Unlikely
De Cuyper	BHA	4.3m	47.9%	Unlikely
Andersen	FUL	4.6m	47.7%	Unlikely
A.Becker	LIV	5.4m	45.9%	Unlikely
Garner	EVE	5.0m	43.1%	Unlikely
Mount	MUN	5.9m	44.3%	Unlikely
Sánchez	CHE	4.9m	44.2%	Unlikely
Smith Rowe	FUL	5.6m	43.3%	Unlikely
Gabriel	ARS	6.4m	36.6%	Unlikely
Gordon	NEW	7.4m	40.4%	Unlikely
Frimpong	LIV	5.7m	39.2%	Unlikely
Van den Berg	BRE	4.5m	38.8%	Unlikely
Wharton	CRY	5.0m	37.7%	Unlikely

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Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Ballard	SUN	4.7m	100.4%	Very Likely
Burn	NEW	5.1m	100.2%	Very Likely
Estève	BUR	3.9m	100.1%	Very Likely
Grealish	EVE	6.5m	100.1%	Very Likely
Adams	BOU	5.0m	100.1%	Very Likely
King	FUL	4.5m	99.6%	Likely
Isidor	SUN	5.4m	99.2%	Likely
Colwill	CHE	4.8m	98.3%	Maybe
Hermansen	WHU	4.3m	97.4%	Maybe
Fer López	WOL	5.2m	97.7%	Maybe
L.Guilherme	WHU	4.9m	96.8%	Maybe
Morgan	BRE	4.4m	96.2%	Maybe
Saka	ARS	10.3m	96.0%	Maybe
Fitzgerald	MUN	4.4m	95.0%	Maybe
Rodon	LEE	4.0m	94.3%	Unlikely
Broggio	AVL	4.5m	93.8%	Unlikely
Bellegarde	WOL	5.2m	92.5%	Unlikely
Jair Cunha	NFO	4.3m	93.8%	Unlikely
Seung soo	NEW	4.4m	91.7%	Unlikely
Anderson	SUN	3.9m	91.7%	Unlikely
Robertson	LIV	5.8m	90.8%	Unlikely
Aké	MCI	5.3m	90.7%	Unlikely
Diakité	BOU	4.4m	89.5%	Unlikely
Benitez	CRY	4.0m	89.8%	Unlikely
Agbadou	WOL	4.3m	87.9%	Unlikely
Wan-Bissaka	WHU	4.2m	87.6%	Unlikely
Bayindir	MUN	4.8m	86.5%	Unlikely
Senesi	BOU	4.9m	86.2%	Unlikely
R.Gomes	WOL	4.4m	85.9%	Unlikely
Sadiki	SUN	5.0m	85.8%	Unlikely
March	BHA	5.8m	84.3%	Unlikely
Sousa	AVL	3.9m	84.0%	Unlikely
Gibbs-White	NFO	7.3m	82.7%	Unlikely
Dennis	BOU	4.0m	83.4%	Unlikely
Foden	MCI	9.0m	81.7%	Unlikely
Baleba	BHA	4.6m	80.7%	Unlikely
Bettinelli	MCI	3.9m	80.7%	Unlikely
Ward-Prowse	WHU	5.6m	79.7%	Unlikely
J.Timber	ARS	6.4m	80.6%	Unlikely
G.Rodriguez	WHU	4.8m	78.5%	Unlikely

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FPL Fixture Ticker

Watchlists

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Raya Martin	ARS	B
Up	Pickford	EVE	B, Vs
Down	Alisson	LIV	C, Vs
Down	Donnarumma	MCI	B, Vs, Sus
No Change	Kelleher	BRE	B, Vs
No Change	Dubravka	BUR	C, £

Last updated: 26 Dec, 2025 1:46pm

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	van Dijk	LIV	C, Vs
No Change	Jurriën Timber	ARS	C
Up	Keane	EVE	Vs
No Change	O’Reilly	MCI	B, Vs
No Change	Marc Guehi	CRY	A
No Change	van den Berg	BRE	C, Vs
No Change	Thiaw	NEW	C
Down	Andersen	FUL	C
No Change	Milenkovic	NFO	C, Sus
No Change	van Hecke	BHA	A
No Change	Mukiele	SUN	C, £

Last updated: 26 Dec, 2025 1:50pm

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Saka	ARS	A
No Change	Foden	MCI	A, Vs
Up	Matheus Cunha	MUN	A
No Change	Semenyo	BOU	A
Up	Wirtz	LIV	B, Vs
Up	Grealish	EVE	B, Vs
No Change	Bruno Guimarães	NEW	B, Sus
No Change	Schade	BRE	C, Vs
Down	Minteh	BHA	C
No Change	Anderson	NFO	C, £

Last updated: 26 Dec, 2025 1:54pm

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Haaland	MCI	A, Vs
Up	Ekitiké	LIV	A, Vs
Up	Bowen	WHU	B, Vs
Down	Thiago	BRE	C, Vs, Inj
No Change	Mateta	CRY	C
No Change	Woltemade	NEW	B, Rest

Last updated: 26 Dec, 2025 1:56pm

We make our way to the Weekly Shop this Wednesday evening, as we assess the player lists of our partner games to pinpoint the likely targets that will make up our own weekly squads.

As always, the player analysis is split into two sections: I’ll break down the key targets that no squad can do without in “Better Buys”, before seeking out those one-shot “Poundstretcher” prospects that can provide us points, whilst freeing up funds.

For this week’s selection, we’re once again scanning the player lists in our two partner games – FantasyBet and Premier Punt.

Better Buys

Manchester United picked up an eleventh clean sheet of the campaign at Anfield, maintaining the best defensive record in the division. David de Gea (FantasyBet 5.5m, Premier Punt 8.1m) made four saves and picked up two bonus points against the Reds and now welcomes Southampton to Old Trafford this weekend. United have conceded just four times in 10 matches in front of their own fans, whilst for all their recent improvement, the Saints continue to toil on their travels and have scored just twice in the previous four away matches.

Everton’s 3-3 draw at Stamford Bridge exhibited both their strengths and weaknesses last weekend. Only City have scored more goals this term, though on the other hand, the Toffees record of 32 goals against is better than just six other sides. Given that weekend visitors Swansea have scored just twice in their last five road trips, though, Roberto Martinez’ men will be optimistic of a third clean sheet in six. Leighton Baines (FantasyBet 6m, Premier Punt 6.5m) offers a relatively cut-price route into the defence and served up two assists against the Blues, reminding us of past glories and his ability to produce returns at both ends of the pitch.

Given that the Swans have kept just a single clean sheet away from the Liberty, Everton’s attacking assets are also worth considering. Ross Barkley (FantasyBet 7m, Premier Punt 10.4m) has been quiet in recent weeks but has already notched six goals and eight assists and is a viable midfield option, having recorded nine attempts over the last four league matches. Striker Romelu Lukaku (FantasyBet 9m, Premier Punt 12.3m) is also likely to be a hugely popular pick this week, having scored or assisted in each of his last six home appearances.

After a lay-off with injury, Roberto Firmino (FantasyBet 8m, Premier Punt 10.6m Forward) has featured more regularly for Liverpool and had growing influence over the last 12 Gameweeks. The increased pitch time has seen the Brazilian record a 50% involvement in the Reds’ goals over that period, picking up three goals and four assists, including double-figure hauls against Man City and Arsenal. Up against a Norwich with three clean sheets to their name all season, Firmino looks the man most likely for the Merseysiders.

Poundstretchers

Watford’s home encounter with Newcastle offers the Hornets a chance to bounce back after chalking up a fourth straight loss at Swansea last Monday evening. Quique Sanchez Flores’ men have kept six clean sheets in ten in front of their own fans and with the Magpies drawing blanks in their last two away matches, Heurelho Gomes (FantasyBet 4.5m, Premier Punt 6.9m) looks an ideal option between the sticks. The Brazilian remains third on points in the overall goalkeeper leaderboard and with new arrival Costel Pantilimon waiting in the wings, should be eager to put in a performance here.

We’re also backing Watford’s budget frontman Odion Ighalo (FantasyBet 5.5m, Premier Punt 8.1m) to end a three-match goal drought this weekend.. The Nigerian had netted nine times in as many matches prior to that run of blanks and Newcastle roll up having shipped 21 goals in their last ten away fixtures, conceding two or more in five of those ties.

Sam Allardyce’s pragmatic approach appears to have given Sunderland a fighting chance of survival – two wins and eight goals scored over the last three indicates a revival of fortunes on Wearside. Patrick Van Aanholt (FantasyBet 4.5m, Premier Punt 7.6m) has been the unlikely source of three of those goals and even served up an assist against Swansea. The in-form left-back now welcomes a Bournemouth side that have drawn blanks in each of their last two on the road.

Jermaine Defoe (FantasyBet 5m, Premier Punt 8.3m) has also been in fine form. The veteran striker netted five times in the two recent victories including a hat-trick against Swansea and could deliver great value against the Cherries.

If you’re looking for a cheap enabler in midfield this week, Jesse Lingard (FantasyBet 4.5m, Premier Punt 5m) could help to fill a spot and provide funds to spend elsewhere. The Manchester United youngster is a bit of a risky pick, but, having started the last two and scored against Newcastle, the midfielder could be utilised once again for the visit of Southampton.

West Brom’s Craig Dawson (FantasyBet 5.0m, Premier Punt 7.6m) is another to consider. The right-back welcomes midlands rivals Villa to the Hawthorns and, as well as scoring twice this term, provided the assist for Salomon Rondon’s FA Cup winner over Bristol City last night. Remi Garde’s side have scored just three times in their last five road trips, suggesting a clean sheet could be on the cards for Tony Pulis’ defensive regulars.

These are the contenders for my weekly contest lineups heading into this week’s fixtures. I’ll bring you up to date on my progress in our partner games – FantasyBet and Premier Punt – in my articles next week, as I continue my quest for profit in the 2015/16 campaign.

branchy

9 years, 11 months ago

2 FT
Cech
Sagna, Toby, Creswell
Mahrez, KDB, Ozil, Alli
Aguero, Ighalo, Lukaku

KDB > Silva ?

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Strat09
9 years, 11 months ago
thinking of doing the same..
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The Raging Bull

Play Siggy or Mahrez?

Strat09
9 years, 11 months ago
Has to be siggy. Leicester have dreadful fixtures over the next 4 GWs
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Strat09

Looking for a solid,in form replacement for KDB.. Any suggestions guys?

Strat09
9 years, 11 months ago
Already got ozil,payet,Ali,mahrez (looking to kick him out sooner than later)
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1. George James
  9 years, 11 months ago
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La vida FPL

So I'm thinking:

KDB > Firmino
Costa > Aguero

For free. All good?

branchy
9 years, 11 months ago
KDB > Silva ???
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colinp93

I'm currently 2nd in my league, 1st is 100 pts clear
below is:
my team - 1st placed team

elliot - howard
dier - dann
cathcart - williams
nyom - van dijk

both have ozil
both have alli
both have kdb
silva - mahrez

both have aguero
both have lukaku
kane - vardy

I have 4 transfers left, 1st place has none.

Any advise on tranfsers in order to catch up? As we both have 5 of the same player will it be too hard to catch up? Or do I leave my 4 transfers and hope injuries catch up with 1st place as he has no transfers left?