The 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season is here and ready to kick off on Friday night as FPL managers finalise their team before the GW1 deadline.
Fantasy Premier League begins with several highly appealing options across the price points. Let’s look at some of the players that one must consider based on fixtures and form.
Players to consider for GW1
Erling Haaland — Manchester City, Forward, £15.5m
Haaland is the most expensive player in FPL history at £15.5m, but his record makes him difficult to ignore. He scored 239 FPL points last season and remains Manchester City’s main penalty-box threat. His goalscoring volume, penalty responsibility and captaincy potential make him one of the safest premium choices for Gameweek 1. Although his price requires sacrifices elsewhere, Haaland can provide an immediate advantage with Manchester City’s favourable fixtures.
Florian Wirtz — Liverpool, Midfielder, £7.5m
Wirtz is priced at £7.5m and offers an attractive route into Liverpool’s attack. He scored 125 FPL points last season and has the technical quality to operate as a primary creator or advanced midfielder. His ability to produce key passes, assists and occasional goals gives him a strong ceiling at a mid-range price. Wirtz is also an appealing alternative for managers who want Liverpool attacking coverage without paying premium prices for every forward option.
Riccardo Calafiori — Arsenal, Defender, £5.5m
Calafiori costs £5.5m and provides a potential route into Arsenal’s defence. Arsenal defenders can offer returns through clean sheets, bonus points and set-piece situations, while Calafiori’s ability to contribute in possession gives him additional attacking potential. His price is higher than the cheapest defenders, but regular starts and Arsenal’s defensive strength could make him a useful long-term asset rather than merely a one-week pick.
Bryan Mbeumo — Manchester United, Midfielder, £8.0m
Bryan Mbeumo is priced at £8.0m for the new FPL campaign. He scored 148 points last season, highlighting his ability to combine goals, assists and regular involvement. His appeal will depend heavily on his position and role in Manchester United’s attack, but with Benjamin Sesko sidelined, Mbeumo could operate in an advanced position through the middle, increasing his potential. At £8.0m, Mbeumo is an enticing mid-priced midfielder with significant ownership and points potential.
João Pedro — Chelsea, Forward, £7.5m
João Pedro is priced at £7.5m and scored 177 FPL points last season, making him one of the standout forwards in the new game. His price is unchanged despite that strong total, which keeps him within reach for managers building a balanced squad. He’s been in fine form during the pre-season, scoring seven times, and has been handed Chelsea’s number nine shirt for the new season, underlining his status in Xabi Alonso’s plans. His popularity reflects the probability that he becomes the central figure in Chelsea’s attacking structure.
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