Price Changes Shake Up FPL Landscape

In a significant day for Fantasy Premier League managers, we've seen a total of 11 price changes, with players rising and falling in value across the board. Let's dive into the details of these fluctuations and what they mean for your FPL strategy.

Price Rises ⬆️

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool, Defender) - £6.5m Liverpool's defensive stalwart has seen his price increase to £6.5m. Van Dijk's next three fixtures include a challenging match against Tottenham, followed by more favourable encounters with Leicester and West Ham. In his recent outings, the Dutchman secured a clean sheet and 6 points against Manchester City but struggled in subsequent matches against Newcastle and Fulham, earning just 1 point in each. With Liverpool's defensive form wavering, managers will be keeping a close eye on van Dijk's performances.

Alexander Isak (Newcastle, Forward) - £8.7m The Swedish striker has been in red-hot form, justifying his price rise to £8.7m. Isak faces a mixed bag of fixtures, with a home game against Aston Villa sandwiched between away trips to Manchester United and Tottenham. His recent performances have been stellar, notching 30 points in his last three games. This includes a brace against Liverpool (11 points), a goal and assist versus Brentford (8 points), and another goal in the 4-0 thrashing of Leicester (11 points). Isak's form makes him an attractive option despite some challenging fixtures ahead.

Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth, Defender) - £4.7m Bournemouth's budget defender has seen his price tick up to £4.7m. Kerkez faces a tough test against Manchester United next, followed by more promising fixtures against Crystal Palace and Fulham. He's been a consistent starter, delivering 17 points in his last three appearances, including a clean sheet and 8 points against Tottenham. At his price point, Kerkez could offer excellent value if Bournemouth can maintain their defensive solidity.

Price Falls ⬇️

Gabriel (Arsenal, Defender) - £6.1m Arsenal's Brazilian centre-back has dropped to £6.1m. Gabriel's upcoming fixtures look promising, with Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town (FA Cup), and Brentford on the horizon. However, his recent game time has been inconsistent. After two matches on the bench, he returned to the starting lineup against Everton, securing a clean sheet and 9 points. Managers will be watching closely to see if he can cement his place in Arsenal's defence once more.

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa, Forward) - £8.9m Watkins has seen his price dip to £8.9m following a spell of reduced minutes. Villa face a daunting trip to Manchester City next, before taking on Newcastle and Brighton. Watkins' recent form has been patchy, with a 12-point haul against Brentford followed by two substitute appearances yielding just 1 point each. His lack of starts in recent games is a concern for FPL managers considering the Villa striker.

Low Ownership Price Changes

Several low-ownership players have also seen price changes:

Price Rises: - Levi Colwill (Chelsea, Defender) - £4.6m

Price Falls: - Pedro Lima (Wolves, Defender) - £3.9m - Sávio (Man City, Midfielder) - £6.4m - Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth, Defender) - £4.7m - Lucas Bergström (Chelsea, Goalkeeper) - £3.9m - Ricardo Pereira (Leicester, Defender) - £4.1m

These changes in lower-owned assets could provide interesting differential options for managers looking to gain an edge in their mini-leagues.

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