Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers experienced notable price changes ahead of Gameweek 23, with two players seeing an increase and two falling in value.
Price Updates for FPL Players
Price Rises
- Trevoh Chalobah – Now valued at £5.6m. The Chelsea defender, owned by 19.1% of managers, has become a reliable starter. He played the full 90 minutes in his last three matches, earning points against Manchester City (4 points), Fulham (3 points), and Brentford (8 points) in a clean sheet victory. With favorable fixtures against Crystal Palace, West Ham, Wolves, Leeds, and Burnley upcoming, Chalobah presents a strong option for clean sheets and defensive contributions.
- Enzo Fernandez – Increased to £6.6m. Despite mixed performances, this Chelsea midfielder has captured 12.4% ownership. He scored 11 points against Manchester City but struggled with just 1 point against Fulham after being substituted. In the win over Brentford, he finished with 6 points after playing 85 minutes. His favorable fixture list aligns with Chalobah, providing a chance for improved returns.
Price Falls
- Matt O’Reilly – Dropped to £5.1m. The Manchester City defender has seen a reduction in his game time. Starting with 2 points against Chelsea, he has only played 17 minutes against Brighton and 45 minutes in a loss to Manchester United, resulting in a total of -1 point. O’Reilly faces tough matches against Wolves, Tottenham, Liverpool, Fulham, and Newcastle, making him a less reliable option for Fantasy managers.
- Jacob Murphy – Decreased to £5.9m. The Newcastle midfielder, with a low ownership of 0.7%, is not a prominent choice for most managers.
Key Takeaways for Fantasy Managers
The recent price rises of Chalobah and Fernandez indicate their potential value, especially with Chelsea’s upcoming fixtures. Chalobah stands out as a cost-effective defensive option due to his consistent performance. In contrast, O’Reilly’s decline emphasizes the need to closely monitor player minutes in Pep Guardiola’s rotation-heavy setup.
Keeping track of these changes is essential for FPL managers as they navigate their strategies for success in the league.
