FPL Price Changes: What You Need to Know
As Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, staying ahead of price changes can be crucial to maximizing your team's value and gaining an edge over your mini-league rivals. With a new gameweek upon us, it's time to examine the players whose prices are set to change tonight. In particular, we're focusing on some key Newcastle assets and a couple of others from around the Premier League.
Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)
Price Change: Set to rise from £5.2m
Transfer Activity: 238,601 purchases this gameweek
Form: 5.2
Ownership: 17.2%
Jacob Murphy has been a revelation for Newcastle this season, catching the eye of FPL managers with his consistent contributions on the pitch. His impressive form score of 5.2 is likely driving the surge in transfers, as over 238,000 managers have brought him in this week. With good fixtures on the horizon, including matches against some of the lower-ranked teams, Murphy's price rise reflects his growing importance in FPL squads.
For managers, bringing in Murphy could be a smart move to capitalize on his potential returns, especially if he maintains his form.
Alexander Isak (Newcastle)
Price Change: Set to rise from £9.5m
Transfer Activity: 73,836 purchases this gameweek
Form: 2.5
Ownership: 61.9%
Alexander Isak's price increase is a testament to his high ownership and the expectations placed upon him. Despite a modest form score of 2.5, Isak remains a popular choice, likely due to his potential to deliver big hauls. His ownership of nearly 62% indicates he's a staple in many teams.
Upcoming fixtures could be pivotal in determining whether Isak can justify his price rise, and managers betting on him will be hoping for returns soon.
Dan Burn (Newcastle)
Price Change: Set to rise from £4.5m
Transfer Activity: 45,913 purchases this gameweek
Form: 2.0
Ownership: 12.3%
Dan Burn's impending price rise is indicative of his reliability in Newcastle's defense. At a budget-friendly £4.5m, Burn offers value for money, which has not gone unnoticed by FPL managers. His form score of 2.0 might not stand out, but his contributions to Newcastle's clean sheet potential make him an attractive proposition.
With Newcastle's favorable fixtures, investing in Burn could be a shrewd decision for those looking to bolster their defense.
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
Price Change: Set to rise from £8.9m
Transfer Activity: 18,158 purchases this gameweek
Form: 3.0
Ownership: 18.9%
Ollie Watkins is set to see a price increase thanks to his recent performances for Aston Villa. Although his transfer activity this week isn't as high as some others, his form score of 3.0 highlights his potential to deliver attacking returns. Villa's upcoming fixtures present opportunities for Watkins to further increase his value.
FPL managers eyeing Watkins should consider his potential as a differential, given his relatively low ownership compared to other forwards.
Emerson Palmieri dos Santos (West Ham)
Price Change: Set to fall from £4.4m
Transfer Activity: 458 sales this gameweek
Form: 1.0
Ownership: 0.5%
Emerson Palmieri's declining price reflects his lack of form and limited appeal to FPL managers. With a form score of just 1.0 and minimal ownership, those who have invested in him are now selling off. The drop in price is a signal that better options might be available elsewhere, especially with West Ham's challenging fixture list.
For managers considering budget defenders, Emerson's sale could free up funds for more promising assets.
Conclusion
As we approach the deadline for the new gameweek, these price changes offer both opportunities and challenges for FPL managers. Jacob Murphy and Alexander Isak are proving popular choices, while budget-friendly options like Dan Burn also present value. Meanwhile, Ollie Watkins offers potential upside as a differential, and Emerson Palmieri signals a potential exit for those seeking to shake up their defensive line.
Keep these changes in mind as you fine-tune your squad, and may your transfers bring you plenty of green arrows in the coming weeks!