Well, Finally FPL is almost here. No more weekends without Premier League and our favourite game FPL. There has been hundreds of drafts over the past weeks but here we are with almost our final drafts. In this article, the architects behind AllAboutFPL- Surya and Srini reveal their FPL GW1 Team & Drafts with justification and reasoning.
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FPL GW1 Team Reveal & Strategy- AllAboutFPL
Srini’s FPL GW1 Team Reveal:
Key Notes:
- Strong squad with good first bench option. Not comfortable benching Chilwell in GW1 as Liverpool look vulnerable on the right.
- Going for a 3-5-2 structure due to injuries to Jesus and Nkunku in the mid-priced forwards range. Watkins can tick along nicely but Jota as a punt looks promising and exciting with good pre-season form with 4 goals and 3 assists. Might change that slot to a forward later on- Watkins or Wilson has a good fixture swing from GW5 or Jackson has a good fixture swing from GW3 and so on.
- Bruno/Martinelli/Jota can be downgraded to the performing 6.5 million midfielder(Diaby/Mitoma/Eze) after first few weeks if things don’t work out. The money can be used to upgrade Pedro after GW3.
Alternate plans:
- Jota to Eze/Mitoma and Pedro to Alvarez. This was the initial plan but with KDB fit, Alvarez punt might not last long.
- Stones to a 4.5 DEF(On bench) and starting Chilwell is also an option if we gets leaks that Stones does not start. One million can be used else where.
- Salah looks tempting with the pre-season form(2 goals and 7 assists). Bruno to 4.5 mid, Onana to Johnstone and Jota to Salah is a good option. If not now, there is a way to go with just few transfers later on if Salah starts firing.
Surya’s FPL GW1 Team Reveal:
Key Notes:
- 3-5-2 structure with good first sub in Chilwell. That itself is a benching dilemma with Liverpool looking weak on their right and Chilwell really good attacking on the left wing.
- Watkins looks to be a locked-in pick at the moment coming in at 8.0 million. He is a consistent, fixture-proof player and should tick along despite the mixed bag of fixtures.
- All the Defenders- Chilwell, Stones, Gabriel, and Estupinan are non-boring and exciting options. Capable of an attacking return at any time.
Alternate plans:
- Watkins to Jackson will mean there’s 1.0 Million saved which can be used to upgrade Osula to Joao Pedro to make it a 3-4-3
- Johnstone could be Pickford as Pickford and the new 4.0 Million Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Turner rotate well
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Further reads from ALLABOUTFPL ahead of FPL GW1 of the 2023/24 FPL Season
Pre-Season Friendlies Updates & Fixtures
2023/24 FPL Pre Season: All Clubs Friendlies Fixtures & Updates
2023/24 Pre Season Summary of All 20 Premier League Teams
FPL GW1 Must Read Articles:
FPL GW1 Scout Picks Based On Stats, Analysis, And Matchups
2023/24 Season: Predicted GW1 Lineups of All 20 PL Teams
Top FPL GW1 Differential Picks To Consider Ahead Of GW1 Deadline
FPL GW1 Team Reveal & Strategy – AllAboutFPL
FPL GW1 Tips & Preview – Breaking Down The Key Dilemmas
FPL Players And Teams To Target From FPL Gameweek 1 To 6
Drafts for FPL GW1:
FPL Gameweek 1 Drafts with Haaland + Salah and Trent Trio
FPL GW1 Drafts with 3-4-3 Formation | 2023/24 FPL Season
Initial GW1 Drafts for the 2023/24 Season with Pros and Cons
Top FPL GW1 Differential Picks to Consider Ahead of GW1 Deadline
Four Players Who Have Never Left My FPL GW1 Draft
FPL GW1 Team Reveal & Strategy – AllAboutFPL
FPL Goalkeepers Analysis:
Best FPL Goalkeepers to Target For The 2023/24 FPL Season
Best FPL Goalkeepers at Each Price Point for the 2023/24 Season
FPL Rotational Pairs and Combinations- Defenders and Goal Keepers
2023/24 FPL Season Positional Analysis:
Defenders:
Best £4.0 Million FPL Defenders For The 2023/24 FPL Season
Best £4.5 Million FPL Defenders for the 2023/24 FPL Season
Best £5-£5.5 Million FPL Defenders for the 2023/24 FPL Season
FPL Rotational Pairs and Combinations- Defenders and Goal Keepers
Midfielders:
£4.5 Million FPL Midfielders Watchlist for the 2023/24 FPL Season
Best £5 & £5.5 Million FPL Midfielders For The 2023/24 FPL Season
Best £6.0 -£7.5 Million FPL Midfielders | 2023/24 Season
Mbeumo vs Mitoma vs Eze vs Diaby- 6.5. FPL Midfielders Comparison and Verdict
Best Premium FPL Midfielders (£8.0 -£12.5 Million) | 23/24 Season
Forwards:
Best Mid-Priced FPL Forwards (£7.0 – £8.0m) | 2023/24 Season
Best FPL Forwards in The £6.0 & £6.5M Price Bracket
Best FPL Budget Forwards (£4.5 – £5.5 Million) | 23/24 Season
Ultimate Guide & FPL Calendar:
Ultimate FPL Pre-Season Guide & Tips for the 2023/24 Season
2023/24 FPL Season Schedule: Key Dates, Information & Timeline
Fixture Analysis:
FPL Fixture Analysis For The 2023/24 FPL Season | PL Fixtures
General FPL Blogs:
FPL Team Structure Guide- 6 Different Team Structures with Drafts, Pros and Cons
Premier League Penalty & Set Piece Takers | 2023/24 PL Season
Best FPL Picks Outside Top 6 Teams | 2023/24 FPL Season
FPL Differentials- Players To Watch Ahead Of The 2023/24 Season
FPL Budget Enablers(Top Budget Picks Position wise)
Under Priced FPL Assets from Big 6 Teams
Best Differential FPL Team For The 2023-2024 Season
Players to Avoid in FPL Ahead of FPL Gameweek 1
Initial Reaction to FPL Player Price Reveals for the 2023/24 FPL Season
List of Free to Join Prize FPL Mini Leagues Ahead of 23/24 Season
FPL Tips and Best Practices to Have an Enjoyable FPL Season
FPL Team ID- What is it? How to get a Low Team ID for 2023/24 FPL Season
Best FPL Team Names for the 2023/24 FPL Season
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