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FPL pre-season 2022/23: Every goal, assist and minute played

It was easy to miss due to the deluge of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) player price reveals but the summer pre-season friendlies got underway on Saturday.

Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers were among the teams in action, all entertaining Football League clubs on their training grounds.

As ever, we’ll be documenting all the goals, assists and (where available) minutes played ahead of Gameweek 1 of the 2022/23 FPL season – and the dedicated Pre-Season tab is the place to find it.

This information might be of limited use at this early stage of course but it’s more and more meaningful the closer we get to the start of the new campaign. It is, for example, how John Lundstram came to attention as an ‘out of position’ defender three years ago. Said Benrahma’s pre-season minutes and form were also noteworthy last summer ahead of his early-season burst of form.

As for the action on Saturday, Arsenal thumped Ipswich at London Colney. A strong-ish XI swept into a 4-0 lead at the interval, with Eddie Nketiah (£7.0m) bagging a hat-trick and setting up Albert Sambi Lokonga’s tap-in. An advanced Lokonga, indeed, teed up Nketiah for two of his strikes.

The academy was brought out for the second half, with Folarin Balogun finding the net at the second attempt to round off the Gunners’ scoring.


Arsenal first-half XI: Leno, Bellerin, White, Mari, Cedric, Partey, Maitland-Niles, Sambi Lokonga, Pepe, Nketiah, Nelson

Arsenal second-half XI: Okonkwo, Walters, Kirk, Awe, Sousa, Smith, Oulad M’hand, Patino, Hutchinson, Balogun, Flores


Palace’s team selection mirrored that of Arsenal’s, with several first-teamers taking to the pitch in the first half but mostly youth team players brought on at the interval.

Jean-Philippe Mateta was assisted by Odsonne Edouard for the Eagles’ opener, with the visitors drawing level after a raft of substitutions at half-time.


Palace first-half XI: Guaita, Ward, Watson, Tomkins, Mitchell, Hughes, Eze, Schlupp, Rak-Sakyi, Mateta, Edouard

Palace second-half XI: Matthews, Clyne, Quick, Phillips, D. Boateng, Riedewald, McArthur, M. Boateng (Raymond 85), Plange, Benteke, Street


No footage or game-time detail has emerged from Wolves’ 4-1 win over Forest Green but the social media account for Bruno Lage’s side revealed that Pedro Neto (£5.5m), Chem Campbell, forgotten man Adama Traore and Bruno Jordao were on the scoresheet at Compton.

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  1. Thanos
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    See a lot of Haaland but no love for KDB? Too expensive?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      His price is a problem. He's like Mane last season - priced too close to Salah to be a sensible differential.
      Premium city - most will go for Haaland. You don't go Haaland AND KDB.
      Premium mid - you go Salah. If you want one of Haaland or Salah, your second choice is likely to be Son. Kev just falls through the cracks.

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      yes, too expensive

  2. hungngo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Really hope Son 12 or 12.5 for difficulty to pick for everyone

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I hope Son is 11.5 so people have direct choice between him and Erling

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        If so, how would you price Kane? 11.0?

        1. Sheffield Wednesday
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Not interested in Kane - I'll let you price him

          1. Andy_Social
            • 11 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Nah, I'm not interested either.

  3. Brimble82
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    I don’t think we’ll get Spurs prices today I’m afraid.
    I think today we get:
    Chelsea, West Ham, Newcastle, Southampton and Bournemouth
    (In that order)
    Then Monday will be:
    Spurs, Leicester, Palace, Everton and Forest.

    1. LegendMoon
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      fine by me, i don't think i'll be getting any Spurs players anyway now, unless of course the value is there. I think Son is going to surprise people, 12.5, I'm thinking

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I forgot that Kulu, in my draft, hasn't been priced yet. I'm assuming 8.0. Any higher will give me a headache.

        1. LegendMoon
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          can't see him being any more than that, possibly even 7.5

        2. Blue&White85
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I’ve wanted Kulusevski too but the signing of Richarlison worries me a bit from a rotation perspective.

      2. Brimble82
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Agree.
        I have really appreciated Rag’s pricing, but I can’t see how a Son who scored 60 pts more than KDB last season will come in as £0.5m cheaper than him.

        I will prob have one of Son/Kulu.
        Son’s threshold for me is probably £12.0m
        Anymore and I don’t see the value in going him over Kulu (assuming an £8.0m price tag - which I think is about right)

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          It comes down to whether/how often you'd captain Son.

    2. Chilli Heatwave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yep that would follow the pattern so far!

      1. Brimble82
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Yeah

  4. Thug
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    They are awake

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Boo! Down with that Woke sort of thing!

  5. Thug
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    talking of spurs is doherty nailed ?

    1. Chilli Heatwave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Was a community article if you have a look, basically no spurs full backs nailed and will all be rotated

      1. LegendMoon
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Sounds like City's fullbacks

        1. Chilli Heatwave
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          By the looks of it to a much worse extent

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      He is as of today - Royal is awful. But this Djed Spence they're trying to get will be competition for him.

      1. Thug
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        good info ...thanks

      2. H.E. Pennypacker
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        After Doc was injured Royal was pretty good, TBH. Maybe Spurs will have Kulu at RWB and Richarlison on the right side of the attack? probably not.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I am avoiding Spurs wingback for these reasons. It simplifies defender picks.

          1. H.E. Pennypacker
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            aye. I would like Peresic, but the dreaded rotation looms

          2. Brimble82
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Agree.
            2/3 Liverpool
            1/2 City
            1/2 Chelsea
            1/2 Arsenal
            All ahead of 1 Spurs.

  6. adstomko
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Latest draft. Finding it difficult to pick a midfielder or striker in the 6.5m-9m bracket.

    Ederson
    Trent, Robertson, Trippier, Tomiyasu
    Salah, Saka, Maddison, Neto
    Kane, Johnson
    (Steel, Aït-Nouri, Elanga, Greenwood)

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Forwards are tricky- the likes of Wilson, Watkins and Toney are not terrible, but we're spoilt for choice with midfielders

      1. Chilli Heatwave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I’m hoping that Johnson from forest comes in at 5.5 and I can have him as my one decent bench slot

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          That would be tempting, but he'll be 6.0 and too much.

      2. H.E. Pennypacker
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Wilson is a great pick

      3. adstomko
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Initially had Wilson, but I think Newcastle's goals will be spread around. Plus, their start isn't as easy as I thought.

  7. Evil Greg
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Chelsea reveals incoming.

    1. Evil Greg
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      James and Chilwell 6m get in, Mendy 5m!!!?

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Not on Twitter yet

      1. adstomko
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Chelsea posted it

  8. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Mount 8
    Chilwell and James 6

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Mendy 5
      Az 5
      Siilva 5.5
      Pulisic 6
      Havertz and Werner 8
      Jorginho 6
      hudson Odoi 5.5

  9. Chilli Heatwave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Mount 8
    James 6
    Chillwell 6
    Mendy 5
    Azpi 5
    Silva 5.5
    Hudson odoi 5.5
    Jorginho 6
    Pulisic 6
    Havertz 8
    Werner 8

    1. Chilli Heatwave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Chillwell at 6, gutted. Mendy, Mount and maybe havertz seem decent value (if they don’t sign a striker)

      At 6m James would have to be the option over Chillwell?

      1. Chilli Heatwave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Havertz as a striker, ignore that would have to be a mid for my liking

    2. Brimble82
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Mendy interesting.
      Chigwell disappointing.
      Havertz FWD as expected.

      1. Chilli Heatwave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Chillwell at coming in at 6 means I need Maddison to come in at 7.5 to be able to afford my draft now. At 6m I’d have to go for James too

        1. Brimble82
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I think that Chilwell price is the first one I’ve felt mild ‘disappointment’ in.
          Given his injury/lower score last season I’d assumed a lower price.

          Tbh though, FPL Towers have administered a bit of ‘common sense’ - £5.5m for him would’ve been an absolute steal!

          1. Chilli Heatwave
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Arguably there is more competition for his spot assuming Alonso doesn’t leave, coupled with less points I was hoping for that .5 cheaper. But as you said it’s probably a fair price, I’m also disappointed

    3. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Okay, that's good. Easy to go without Chelsea - as it stands. Still much work to do: will they replace Lukaku? Get an alternative to Raphinha? Strengthen midfield? Which new centre backs will come?

  10. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Havertz 8m forward. He's done.

  11. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Mendy at 5!

  12. @persecuted_by_mods
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Mendy 5!!! Tuchelibannnnn

    • ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Mendy the latest entry in the goalie rat race

      1. TanN
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        So many good options!

        1) Raya
        2) Sanchez
        3) Ramsdale
        4) Sa
        5) Alison
        6) Mendy
        7) Ederson?

    • Naby K8a
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Actually tempted to skip playing this year after the CHE prices. This is a child’s game

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Not sure on the logic?

          1. Naby K8a
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            I can literally have the best players without any thought. Games too easy

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                1 year, 10 months ago

                If it's easy for everyone, then it's not easy surely?

            2. The Knights Template
              • 10 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              He is an adult. Can’t you tell?

          2. FPL Pillars
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Toys out the pram?

            1. Naby K8a
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              They’re pandering to casuals

          3. Grande Tubarão
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Bye

            1. Naby K8a
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Enjoy following the template lol

              1. Grande Tubarão
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 2 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Yeah, it’s going to be weird there being a template. Usually everyone’s teams are so vastly different.

                1. Naby K8a
                  • 8 Years
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  I can already name at least 8 of 11 everyone will have GW1. That’s no longer a game that’s ridiculous prices dumbing the game down for casuals

              2. H.E. Pennypacker
                • 3 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Ways, tiger. the game isn't just for obsessives.

          4. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Fully expect you to win it then given how easy it is?

          5. Zimo
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Actually much harder because the ones who don't obsess over the game can do better than us easily now

        • Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Nice Mendy price.

          1. Sheffield Wednesday
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Chelsea CS under threat without Rüdiger this season?

            1. LangerznMash
              • 7 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              No, plenty of clean-sheets. They play a back 5 with 2 x defensive mids and a world class GK.

        • Evil Greg
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I'm going triple Chelsea defence hahaha.

          1. Santi sensei
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Good luck lol

          2. @persecuted_by_mods
              1 year, 10 months ago

              No signings yet, lost Rudiger, kante year older more injury prone, got figured out as the season progressed, azpi possibly leaving too, Christensen gone, Silva year older

              Chelsea aren't as nailed on to be that solid this year as people think

              1. Evil Greg
                • 14 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                I hope everyone but me agrees with you, I want to bask in my low ownership points

                1. @persecuted_by_mods
                    1 year, 10 months ago

                    I'll have Mendy and possibly James or chilwell depending on signings, triple probably never

              2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
                • 7 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                That’s going to get frustrating

              3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                • 7 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                totally crazy hahaha.

            • Berkshire Hafaway-Line
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              James yes please

              1. Herogrows
                • 2 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                depends on his position. CB, i'll pass, WB, get in

            • SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
              • 7 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Would expect Lloris to come in at 5.0m, could be tempting!

            • LangerznMash
              • 7 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Mendy + James for £11.0m, that's going straight in my basket.

            • Santi sensei
              • 10 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              So its a coin toss between Chilwell and James

              1. Botman and Robben
                • 7 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Or both for the brave

              2. Chilli Heatwave
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                I’d say James less injury prone and less competition

                1. FPL Pillars
                  • 7 Years
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  Less injury prone? Hmmmmm

                  1. Andy_Social
                    • 11 Years
                    1 year, 10 months ago

                    Neither for me. Template Schmemplate.

            • R.C
              • 6 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Kane and Son price predictions?

              1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
                • 7 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                11.5m each

              2. Botman and Robben
                • 7 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                12/11.5

              3. Brimble82
                • 5 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Kane 12
                Son 12.5

                Hope I’m wrong

                1. Brimble82
                  • 5 Years
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  Just 23hrs 47mins to wait!

              4. Herogrows
                • 2 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                11 for Kane, 12.5 for Son

                1. Brimble82
                  • 5 Years
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  Don’t think they’d price Kane below Haaland.
                  Haaland is still new and unproven.
                  Kane has season after season of PL G/A and FPL hauls.

              5. Scots Gooner
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                7/8m at this rate

              6. SkyByBo
                • 14 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Kane 12
                Son 11.5

            • Zimo
              • 5 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              At this rate Lloris will be 5 and I'm gonna be getting him

              1. Pasqualinho
                • 14 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                I can't feasibly see any other price for him than that.

            • Evil Greg
              • 14 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              This is the most surprising prices I've ever seen, it's crazy. The whole set so far.

            • LangerznMash
              • 7 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Son at £10.0m and I'm done.

              1. Brimble82
                • 5 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Outscored everyone (bar Salah) by +50pts - I’m not sure how £10m is even in the ballpark!

              2. Zimo
                • 5 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                If he's less than 12m then everyone who doesn't have him is dumb

              3. LangerznMash
                • 7 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Typo * £11.0m - still overly optimistic.

            • Zimo
              • 5 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              I like the new 5.5m goalkeeper cap. More people will go with premium goalkeepers now instead of the 4.5

              1. SkyByBo
                • 14 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                De Gea / lloris / Mendy and a 4.0 nailed on

                1. LangerznMash
                  • 7 Years
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  Ramsdale still a contender.

                  1. SkyByBo
                    • 14 Years
                    1 year, 10 months ago

                    Not with defenders from arsenal at 4.5 imo.

                2. Andy_Social
                  • 11 Years
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  I'm on Ederson, but Mendy and Lloris are in play.

            • FCSB
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              I feel like these prices are all a bit too low and there’s going to be a catch (bigger squad, or less budget)

              1. Collie01
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                I'm beginning to get that feeling too.

              2. dunas_dog
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Agree there has to be something coming we are not expecting!

              3. The Tinkerman
                • 8 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Nah I think it’s widening the gaps to the premium forwards/mids on purpose to try to create more variety. I think it will work tbh. Choosing less premiums and spreading cash around the entire squad is more viable then it has ever been.

                1. The Tinkerman
                  • 8 Years
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  The danger being, you need captaincy picks still

                2. H.E. Pennypacker
                  • 3 Years
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  aye!

              4. Zimo
                • 5 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Defenders have been underpriced for a few years now. Nothing new. They've changed the goalkeeper cap this year that's why Mendy is 5. I don't see any other surprises. United have been shite for 10 years now so those prices finally reflect that. Diaz the only underpriced one imo so far in mids and fwds for me.

              5. Reg Grapes
                • 14 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                With the prices so far I reckon there's no dedicated GK sub, just five subs.

                1. Andy_Social
                  • 11 Years
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  I'm not expecting any changes - it just makes the game more accessible to newcomers.

              6. James VARdy
                • 8 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Personally would like it to be a maximum of 2 players from any club instead of 3.

            • The Tinkerman
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              every competitively priced forward from a good team increases the appeal of going without Salah…

              1. Brimble82
                • 5 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Which (imho) is exactly what they are trying to do!
                Diversify the gene pool

                1. The Tinkerman
                  • 8 Years
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  Agree

                2. Mr. O'Connell
                  • 11 Years
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  I'm quite enjoying that aspect so far. There will be a bit more diversification (from the pool of top teams). The bit I'm slightly confused about is now there are about 12 teams who you won't even think of picking a player from.

                  1. Mr. O'Connell
                    • 11 Years
                    1 year, 10 months ago

                    Also strikers look massively overpriced unless the scoring system is changing (which it won't imo).

                  2. Brimble82
                    • 5 Years
                    1 year, 10 months ago

                    Yeah, that’s the flip side of ‘diversification’

                    I don’t need to step outside the top-6! Or top-5 for that matter - do Utd even count anymore?

                    Can see a lot of triple LIV/MCI/ARS topped up with CHE/TOT

            • Arteta
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              If Mount costs only £8m, Kulusevski has to be even cheaper. Nice!

              1. SkyByBo
                • 14 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Does he? Looked a far better option than mount last season.

              2. James VARdy
                • 8 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                8 million seems to be a theme for a lot of these players; Saka, Mount, Diaz, Foden, so probably Kulu and Bowen also

            • R.C
              • 6 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Loving the traps FPL has been setting!

              1. The Tinkerman
                • 8 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Yeah the pricing is really fun. I can see why the likes of Mark think it’s dangerous though. One or two standout budget options could lead to a rigid template with multiple premiums.