Price Changes: A Rollercoaster of Fantasy Football Fortunes

In the ever-evolving world of Fantasy Premier League, today saw a significant shift with 12 price changes. Let's dive into the details of these fluctuations and their potential impact on your FPL strategy.

Price Rises 📈

While there were no major price increases to report today, one low-ownership player did see a slight uptick:

Lewis (Man City) - £4.6m The young defender has seen his price rise by £0.1m, now costing £4.6m. With a low ownership of 3.8%, Lewis could be an interesting differential pick for those looking to free up funds elsewhere.

Price Falls 📉

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) - £6.9m Eze's price has dropped to £6.9m following a disappointing start to the season. With just 4 points from his first two matches, managers are losing faith. However, with Chelsea (A), Leicester (H), and Manchester United (A) in his next three fixtures, Eze could still prove his worth against some potentially vulnerable defences.

Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) - £8.4m The Arsenal captain has seen his price fall to £8.4m despite a solid start to the season. With 5 points from two games, Ødegaard's output hasn't matched his premium price tag. Arsenal face a tough run with Brighton (H), Tottenham (A), and Manchester City (A) in their next three, which may explain the lack of faith from FPL managers.

Low Ownership Price Falls

Several low-ownership players have also seen price drops:

• Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) - £7.3m
• Neal Maupay (Everton) - £4.9m
• Harvey Elliott (Liverpool) - £5.3m
• Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa) - £4.4m
• Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) - £4.9m
• Andrew Omobamidele (Nottingham Forest) - £4.4m
• Sasa Kalajdzic (Wolves) - £4.9m
• Samuel Edozie (Southampton) - £4.9m
• Tommy Doyle (Wolves) - £4.9m

These price drops could present opportunities for managers looking for budget-friendly differentials, particularly in the case of promising youngsters like Elliott or potential starters like Gakpo.

Analysis and Implications

The price falls of Eze and Ødegaard are particularly noteworthy given their relatively high ownership percentages (26.1% and 12.6% respectively). Both midfielders have struggled to deliver consistent returns in the opening gameweeks, leading to a mass exodus of FPL managers.

Eze's Crystal Palace face a mixed bag of fixtures in the coming weeks. While the match against Chelsea could provide opportunities, encounters with Manchester United and Liverpool may prove challenging. Managers holding onto Eze will need to weigh his potential against these tough fixtures.

Ødegaard, despite Arsenal's strong start to the season, hasn't translated team success into individual FPL points. With a daunting run of fixtures ahead, including clashes with Brighton, Tottenham, and Manchester City, managers may be looking elsewhere for midfield options.

The low-ownership players experiencing price drops could become interesting differentials. Gakpo, in particular, might see increased minutes following Darwin Núñez's recent form, potentially offering value at his reduced price of £7.3m.

Conclusion

These price changes reflect the dynamic nature of Fantasy Premier League, where player values are constantly shifting based on performance and upcoming fixtures. Managers should stay vigilant and consider how these changes might affect their team structure and budget allocation.

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