Price Changes: A Flurry of Activity in the FPL Market

In a busy day for Fantasy Premier League managers, we've seen a total of 9 price changes, with both rises and falls shaking up the market. Let's dive into the details of these fluctuations and what they mean for your FPL strategy.

Price Rises ⬆️

Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest, Forward, £6.8m)

Wood has seen a significant price rise, jumping up by £0.2m in a single gameweek. This surge in value comes on the back of an impressive performance against Everton, where he netted 12 points. Wood's next three fixtures include a mix of challenges, with a tough match against Liverpool sandwiched between more favourable encounters with Wolves and Southampton. His recent form has been steady, with consistent starts and a notable 12-point haul in his last outing.

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa, Forward, £8.9m)

Watkins has seen his price tick up to £8.9m following a strong showing against Brighton. His upcoming fixtures look promising, with Leicester and Everton in the next two gameweeks before a tougher test against Arsenal. Watkins' recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, with limited minutes against Man City and Newcastle followed by a full 90 minutes and 12 points against Brighton.

Price Falls ⬇️

Noni Madueke (Chelsea, Midfielder, £6.2m)

Madueke's price has dipped to £6.2m after a string of underwhelming performances. Chelsea's upcoming fixtures are mixed, with Crystal Palace and Bournemouth offering potential for returns before a challenging match against Manchester City. Madueke's recent game time has been limited, with just one start in the last three matches, yielding a mere 3 points in total.

Low Ownership Price Falls

Several players with less than 5% ownership have also seen their prices drop:

• Jarrod Bowen (West Ham, Midfielder) - Now £7.4m
• Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United, Defender) - Now £4.9m
• Joe Gomez (Liverpool, Defender) - Now £4.8m
• Georginio Wijnaldum (Brighton, Midfielder) - Now £5.2m
• Craig Dawson (Wolves, Defender) - Now £4.3m
• Konstantinos Mavropanos (West Ham, Defender) - Now £4.3m

These price changes reflect the dynamic nature of FPL, where player form, fixtures, and manager sentiment can quickly impact valuations. Wood's dramatic rise suggests managers are taking notice of his recent performances, while Watkins' increase indicates growing confidence in Aston Villa's attacking potential.

On the flip side, Madueke's fall highlights the risks associated with players who aren't guaranteed starters, even in teams with favourable fixtures. The low ownership players experiencing price drops may present differential opportunities for managers looking to gain an edge, but careful consideration of their playing time and upcoming fixtures is crucial.

As always, staying ahead of price changes can be key to maximizing your team's value and gaining an advantage over your rivals. To keep track of the latest price predictions and make informed decisions, be sure to check out Fantasy Football Fix's price change predictor.