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FPL GW4 Tips: The Complete Gameweek 4 Guide, Best Transfers, Captain, Differentials and Scout Picks
Gameweek 4 is here, and the early Fantasy Premier League picture is starting to take shape. After three rounds of the 2026/27 season, FPL managers have more information to work with, but there is still plenty of uncertainty. Some players are emerging as must-own assets, while others are being transferred out after disappointing starts. That […]
FPL Gameweek 4 Clean Sheet Odds: Best Defences to Target
With Gameweek 4 matches coming up, FPL managers will be looking at the teams most likely to keep a clean sheet. There are some good fixtures this weekend, which could make a few defenders and goalkeepers good options. Chelsea have one of the best defensive fixtures, while Arsenal and Liverpool also have good games. With […]
FPL GW4 Predicted Lineups: Every Premier League Club’s Starting XI
Matchday 4 is sandwiched between two rounds of midweek competition, adding another layer of uncertainty to our predicted line-ups. With European and domestic cup fixtures either side of the weekend, rotation, recovery and workload management will become increasingly important, particularly for clubs competing in Europe. Liverpool vs Fulham Liverpool predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):Alisson; Araújo, Jacquet, Van […]
FPL Gameweek 4 Captain Picks: Who Should You Captain?
As we head into Gameweek 4 of the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season, making the right armband choice is critical for solidifying early-season rank gains. With prime fixtures on the horizon – including heavy hitters facing vulnerable defenses and high-flying budget assets continuing to shock the league – selecting the right captain can make or […]
FPL Gameweek 4 Scout Picks: Our Best FPL XI In a 3-4-3 Formation
With three rounds of action behind us, Fantasy Premier League managers are beginning to identify clear trends, structural budget enablers, and prime fixture swings. Gameweek 4 offers several glaring mismatch opportunities, including heavyweights taking on bottom-table sides and in-form attackers facing shaky backlines. Below is our optimized selection for the Gameweek 4 best FPL XI […]
FPL GW4 Differential Picks: Best Low-Owned Players
The first few weeks of the Fantasy Premier League season are all about finding patterns before everyone else does. By Gameweek 4, we have enough information to start separating genuine form from one-week flukes. At the same time, ownership is beginning to create a clear template, with players like Erling Haaland, João Pedro and Bruno […]
FPL Gameweek 4 Top Transfers: Who Should You Buy After GW3?
Gameweek 3 has given Fantasy Premier League managers plenty to think about. Alexander Isak announced himself with a two-goal performance for Liverpool, Cody Gakpo delivered two assists, Morgan Rogers scored again for Chelsea, and several budget options continued to attract serious attention. At the same time, some popular preseason picks are already losing FPL managers’ […]
Premier League Gameweek 3 Review: Biggest Talking Points and Takeaways
Gameweek 3 of the 2026/27 Premier League season delivered high-octane drama, defensive masterclasses, and an unprecedented level of parity across the league. A record six out of the ten weekend fixtures ended in draws, creating plenty of tactical intrigue at both ends of the table. In this Premier League Gameweek 3 Review, we break down […]
Rate My UCL MD1 Fantasy Team
Picking your team for Champions League Matchday 1 is always an exciting and stressful experience. After days of weighing up different options, checking player prices and changing my mind, my squad is finally locked in. Building this squad was all about finding the right balance. Rather than spending most of my budget on a few […]
UCL MD1 Fantasy Player Picks: Best 4-4-2 Selections for Matchday 1
The UEFA Champions League returns this week, with Fantasy managers getting ready to build their squads for the opening Matchday of the 2026/27 campaign. The first round of fixtures offers plenty of opportunities, with several of Europe’s top clubs facing opponents that could provide strong Fantasy returns. However, selecting the right players will require more […]
FPL Gameweek 3 Predicted Lineups: Every Premier League Starting XI
With two matches now played, we have a clearer picture of each manager’s preferred XI and tactical setup. These predictions consider recent selections, manager preferences, player fitness, injuries and transfer activity, and should continue becoming more accurate as the season progresses. For the first time this season, teams also have a midweek fixture to prepare […]
FPL GW3 Tips: The Complete Gameweek 3 Guide, Best Transfers, Captain, Wildcard Picks and Differentials
Gameweek 3 is here, and the early-season FPL picture is beginning to become clearer. Two Gameweeks are enough to identify some genuine trends, but not enough to completely rewrite your squad based on a couple of eye-catching performances. That makes GW3 one of the most important decision points of the opening weeks. Manchester City have […]
FPL GW3 Captain Picks: Haaland vs Isak vs Foden vs Cherki – Who Should You Captain?
As the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season heads into Gameweek 3, locking in the right armband choice can propel your team up the ranks. With Manchester City boasting an ideal fixture against a struggling Coventry City side and Liverpool eager to unleash their attack on Ipswich Town, managers are spoiled for choice. Here is a […]
Premier League Gameweek 2 Review: Biggest Talking Points and Takeaways ahead of GW3
Gameweek 2 of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign brought relentless goalscoring action, huge individual masterclasses, and tactical shifts across the board. While heavyweights showed their resilience, surprise contenders continued to disrupt the order. In this Premier League Gameweek 2 Review, we unpack the biggest talking points and takeaways from GW2 as the early table begins […]
FPL GW3 Wildcard: Four Best Team Drafts for Different Strategies, Including a Four-Premium Draft
With Fantasy Premier League managers increasingly turning to the Wildcard in Gameweek 3, there is no shortage of ways to structure a squad. Some managers will want to build around Erling Haaland and other premium attackers, while others may prefer to spread their budget across a deeper squad. The early-season data also opens up another […]
FPL GW3 Scout Picks: Best 4-4-2 XI featuring Haaland, Bruno, Cherki and Saka
Gameweek 3 of the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season gives managers plenty to think about. Manchester City have an enticing home fixture against promoted Coventry City, while Manchester United travel to Everton and Liverpool head to Ipswich Town. Meanwhile, Arsenal and Chelsea meet in one of the more difficult fixtures to call from a Fantasy […]
FPL GW3 Differential Picks: 10 Players to Consider
With the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season beginning to take shape, managers are already looking for ways to gain an advantage over their rivals. While owning popular players can provide a solid foundation, finding the right low-owned options could make a big difference to your rank. Gameweek 3 offers another chance to take a calculated […]
FPL GW3 Transfers: The Best Players to Buy Ahead of Gameweek 3
The first two Gameweeks of the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season have already given managers plenty to think about. Some popular preseason picks have disappointed. A few unexpected names have exploded into life. Prices are beginning to move, injuries and transfers are changing squad dynamics, and the temptation to chase last weekend’s points is getting […]
FPL GW3 Tips: 3 Key Lessons From Gameweek 2 You Need to Know
Gameweek 2 of the English Premier League season has come and gone, and it gave us plenty to talk about as teams continue to settle into the new season. There were some impressive performances, a few surprising results and more signs of what we might see from certain teams over the coming weeks. Some sides […]
Get the best of Never Manage Alone on the new SB Nation app
It’s a big day for Never Manage Alone. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow fantasy soccer. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition of […]
FPL gw2 Clean Sheet Odds: The Best Defences to Target
Fantasy Premier League managers have just hours left to finalise their teams for Gameweek 2, with the deadline approaching on Friday evening. After the opening weekend, managers have more information to work with when assessing their squads. Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are among the teams facing favourable fixtures this weekend and will be hoping […]
FPL Gameweek 2 Predicted Lineups: Latest Starting XI Predictions
With Matchday 1 now behind us, there is already more information available to help predict how each Premier League side will set up this weekend. These predicted line-ups consider Matchday 1 selections and performances, each manager’s preferred system, player fitness and injuries, suspensions, and the latest transfer activity. The predictions should become increasingly accurate as […]
FPL GW2 Complete Guide: Best Players, Captain Picks, Differentials, Clean Sheets & Predicted Lineups
Fantasy Premier League managers have little time to reflect on Gameweek 1 before the Gameweek 2 deadline arrives. The opening weekend delivered plenty of surprises, from Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat to Hull City to Arsenal’s convincing 3-0 victory over Coventry City. Chelsea, Brighton and Brentford also made strong starts, while several popular FPL assets either […]
FPL Gameweek 2 Scout Picks: The Best £100m Squad for GW2
Gameweek 1 gave Fantasy Premier League managers plenty to think about. Some big-name players blanked, several budget options made an immediate impression and a few teams produced results that were difficult to predict before the season began. But with Gameweek 2 approaching, the key is separating genuine changes in player outlook from the noise of […]
FPL Gameweek 2 Top Transfers: Who Should You Stick or Twist On?
Gameweek 1 is in the books, and the Fantasy Premier League transfer market is already moving at full speed. After one weekend of action, managers have wasted little time reacting to big performances, unexpected blanks, injuries, and changes in team roles. Some of the early moves are simply knee-jerk reactions, but several players attracting transfers […]
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