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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 […]
Premier League GW1 Review: 7 Biggest Takeaways From a Stunning Opening Weekend
The 2026/27 English Premier League season kicked off with dramatic storylines, stunning upsets, and explosive individual displays. From title favorites making clear statements to newly promoted sides shocking heavyweight clubs, opening weekend provided plenty to dissect. In our Premier League Gameweek 1 Review, we analyze the biggest talking points and takeaways from GW1 to make […]
Three Things We Learned From Premier League Gameweek 1
The first Gameweek of the new English Premier League season gave us plenty to talk about. Clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United were among the clubs that got a lot of attention from fans. Some teams made a good start, while others dropped points and will want to do better […]
FPL Gameweek 1 Scout Picks: Our Best FPL XI
The 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season is finally here, and Gameweek 1 presents plenty of opportunities for managers willing to look beyond the obvious names. Yes, some premium players are almost impossible to ignore. But building a strong opening-week team isn’t simply about filling your squad with Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United […]
FPL GW1 Complete Guide: Best Players, Captain Picks, Differentials, Clean Sheets & Predicted Lineups
The wait is finally over. The 2026/27 Premier League season gets underway on Friday, August 21, with defending champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium. For Fantasy Premier League managers, that means the most important deadline of the season so far is almost here. The Gameweek 1 deadline is 18:30 BST […]
FPL GW1 Captain Picks: Who Should You Captain?
The long wait is finally over, and the Fantasy Premier League returns for the 2026/27 season as defending champions Arsenal host newly promoted Coventry City at Emirates Stadium. Settling on your opening squad is hard enough, but handing out the armband is where the real rank-defining decisions happen. Whether you prefer to play it safe […]
Premier League 2026/27 Predictions: Who Will Win the Title, Golden Boot and Golden Glove?
The English Premier League season will start in the next few days, with the 2026/27 campaign set to get underway. Arsenal will begin their title defence after winning the league last season, but they will face plenty of competition as they look to retain the trophy. Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United will all […]
FPL GW1 Predicted Lineups: Every Premier League Club’s Starting XI
The 2026/27 Premier League season is here, and predicting the Matchday 1 starting XIs is never easy. Our predicted line-ups consider last season’s selections, each manager’s preferred style and formation, player fitness and injuries, and summer transfer activity. For teams with new managers, their previous tactical preferences are also taken into account. Matchday 1 carries […]
FPL 2026/27: The Best Players to Own Ahead of Gameweek 1
After a summer filled with World Cup action, the Premier League is back. The 2026/27 campaign kicks off on Friday, August 21, when defending champions Arsenal host newly promoted Coventry City at Emirates Stadium. For managers searching for the best player picks for Gameweek 1, locked-in starting lineups can be tough to finalize. Below is […]
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