FPL Price Changes: Salah and Saka on the Rise, Díaz and Faes Fall

In today's Fantasy Premier League (FPL) market, we witnessed six price changes, with two players rising and four falling. Let's delve into the details of these fluctuations and their potential impact on FPL managers' strategies.

Price Rises ⬆️

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, Midfielder)

The Egyptian King continues to reign supreme in FPL, with his price now soaring to £13.1m. Salah's recent form has been nothing short of spectacular, amassing an impressive 36 points in his last three fixtures. Against Brighton, he scored and assisted, securing 9 points. He followed this with a brace against Aston Villa, earning 14 points, and then netted a goal and an assist in the 3-2 victory over Southampton, bagging 13 points.

Salah's upcoming fixtures present a mixed bag. Liverpool face a tough test against Manchester City in Gameweek 13, followed by more favourable encounters with Newcastle and Everton. With a 54.2% ownership, Salah remains a popular choice among FPL managers, and his consistent performances justify his premium price tag.

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, Midfielder)

Arsenal's young star has seen his price increase to £10.2m after a standout performance in Gameweek 12. Saka delivered a goal, an assist, and maximum bonus points in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, accumulating 13 points. This impressive haul came after two quieter games where he only managed 2 points each against Newcastle and Chelsea.

Saka's upcoming fixtures look promising, with home games against West Ham and Fulham sandwiching a trip to Manchester United. Owned by 27.2% of managers, Saka's price rise reflects growing confidence in his ability to deliver consistent returns.

Price Falls ⬇️

Luis Díaz (Liverpool, Midfielder)

The Colombian winger has seen his price drop to £7.6m following limited game time in recent weeks. Díaz has only played 142 minutes across Liverpool's last three matches, starting just once and coming off the bench in the other two. His returns have been modest, with just 5 points in total over this period.

With Liverpool's challenging fixture against Manchester City looming, followed by games against Newcastle and Everton, Díaz's 22.7% ownership may continue to decrease if his playing time doesn't improve.

Wout Faes (Leicester, Defender)

The Leicester defender's price has fallen to £4.1m after a string of disappointing performances. In his last three games, Faes has managed just 3 points, conceding 6 goals in the process. Leicester's defensive struggles have been evident, with losses to Manchester United and Chelsea.

Despite the price drop, Leicester's upcoming fixtures look more favourable, starting with Brentford at home. However, with only 11.8% ownership, many FPL managers seem to be looking elsewhere for defensive options.

Dwight McNeil (Everton, Midfielder)

Everton's midfielder has seen his price decrease to £5.6m following inconsistent playing time and returns. McNeil started two of Everton's last three games but only managed 5 points in total. He missed the match against West Ham entirely, further dampening his appeal to FPL managers.

Everton's upcoming fixtures are challenging, with Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal in their next four games. This tough run, combined with McNeil's patchy form, explains his ownership dropping to 6.9%.

Low Ownership Price Rise

Joël Veltman (Brighton, Defender) - £4.6m

In conclusion, these price changes reflect the ever-shifting landscape of FPL. Salah and Saka's rises underscore their consistent performances, while the falls of Díaz, Faes, and McNeil highlight the importance of form and fixtures in FPL decision-making.

To stay ahead of the curve and predict future price changes, be sure to check the latest price predictions at Fantasy Football Fix.