As the new Fantasy Premier League season approaches, finding those budget-friendly options can make all the difference in building a winning team.
Let's take a look at some of the best budget enablers for the 2024/25 season, analysing their potential based on last season's performance and upcoming fixtures.
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Rodrigo Muniz could be a fantastic budget option for the upcoming season. Despite Fulham's challenging start against Manchester United, their subsequent fixtures look promising. Muniz's impressive 97-point haul last season, including 9 goals and 2 assists, demonstrates his potential for consistent returns. At just £6.0m, he offers excellent value for managers looking to free up funds for premium assets.
Fulham's budget-friendly forward features in James Cooper's latest draft. Cooper, the manager of the Elite XI: Team Reveal feature, has achieved seven top 10k finishes in FPL. By opting for Muniz, he has managed to afford both Haaland and Salah in his team.
Nkunku's low point total from last season might raise eyebrows, but it's important to remember he missed the majority through injury. Despite limited playing time, he still managed 3 goals, scoring 0.62 per 90 minutes. As a £6.5m midfielder at Chelsea, he has the potential to be a bargain if he can stay fit and adapt to the Premier League. While Chelsea's opening fixture against Manchester City is tough, the following games against Wolves and Crystal Palace could see Nkunku shine.
Bailey's impressive 148 points last season, including 10 goals and 11 assists, make him an attractive proposition at £6.5m. Aston Villa's mixed start to the season shouldn't deter managers from considering Bailey, as he proved last year that he can deliver points consistently.
Hudson-Odoi's move to Nottingham Forest seems to have rejuvenated his career. With 109 points last season, including 8 goals and 2 assists, and a favourable run of opening fixtures, the £5.5m midfielder could be a shrewd pick. Forest's home games against Bournemouth and Wolves offer potential for attacking returns.
Nottingham Forest have the second-best attacking fixtures for the first three gameweeks, only behind Newcastle, as shown in the Fixture Planner tool.
Pereira continues to offer excellent value at £5.5m. His 127 points last season, with 3 goals and 9 assists, demonstrate his consistency, and he's often involved in Fulham's set-pieces. While the opening fixture against Manchester United is tough, the following games against Leicester and Ipswich could see Pereira rack up the points.
Wood's impressive 131 points last season, including 14 goals, make him an intriguing option at £6.0m. Forest's favourable opening fixtures could see Wood hit the ground running. His ability to score goals and pick up bonus points makes him a potentially lucrative budget forward option.
🆚 Muniz vs Wood
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📈 Ownership: 5.2% vs 4.7%
💰 Cost: £6m vs £6m
🗓️ Games: 26 vs 31
⚽️ Goals: 9 vs 14
📊 xGnp: 8.06 vs 11.45
🤝 FPL Assists: 2 vs 1
🟰 FPL Points: 97 vs 131
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Mykolenko's 101 points last season highlight his potential as a budget defender. At £4.5m, he offers a cheap route into Everton's defence. With 2 goals, 1 assist, and 9 clean sheets last season, Mykolenko demonstrates his ability to contribute at both ends of the pitch. While the away fixture against Tottenham looks tough, home games against Brighton and Bournemouth could yield clean sheet points.
Everton kept the joint-second most clean sheets last season, with only Arsenal achieving more, as shown in the Opta Stats Sandbox tool.
Konsa rounds off our list of budget enablers. The £4.5m defender scored 91 points last season, showcasing his ability to contribute both defensively and occasionally in attack. With 1 goal, 1 assist, and 7 clean sheets, Konsa offers potential for points at both ends of the pitch. Villa's fixtures are mixed to start, but Konsa's price point makes him an attractive option for managers looking to save money in defense.
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest's opening fixtures rotate in an appealing manner for the first few Gameweeks, as shown in the Rotation Planner.
ChatFPL, the first Fantasy Premier League AI chat assistant, has recommended Dunk from Brighton, Robinson from Fulham, and Guéhi from Crystal Palace—all priced at £4.5m—as the best budget defenders.
In conclusion, these budget enablers offer FPL managers the flexibility to balance their squads with premium assets while still accumulating valuable points. The impressive statistics from last season, particularly for players like Bailey, Wood, and Muniz, suggest that these budget options have the potential to deliver significant returns.
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