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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 […]
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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 […]
Five Biggest Premier League Transfers to Watch After the World Cup
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup almost in the books, club football is ready to reclaim the spotlight. While players have been battling for international glory, Premier League clubs have quietly been laying the groundwork for what promises to be one of the busiest transfer windows in recent memory. Several blockbuster moves have already been […]
Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea Transfer Round-up: Latest Rumors and Done Deals
Fresh off their Premier League triumph, Arsenal are refusing to stand still. Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta have identified quality over quantity as they prepare for another title defense and a serious push for the Champions League. Done Deals Arsenal’s headline signing remains Piero Hincapié, who arrived from Bayer Leverkusen for around £34.5 […]
Tottenham, Manchester City and Newcastle Transfer Latest: Winners and Losers So Far
The summer transfer window is gathering serious momentum, and while Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool have dominated plenty of headlines, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, and Newcastle United have also been making waves for very different reasons. Tottenham have spent aggressively under Roberto De Zerbi, Manchester City are quietly rebuilding for the post-Pep Guardiola era, while Newcastle […]
Manchester United Transfer News: Biggest Deals to Watch This Week
Manchester United head into the 2026/27 season with renewed optimism after securing a return to the UEFA Champions League. Michael Carrick’s first full campaign in charge exceeded expectations, laying a strong foundation for the club to build on. Now back among Europe’s elite, United are approaching the summer transfer window with a clear objective: strengthen […]
FIFA World Cup Fantasy: Best Captain Picks for the Final
The final matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fantasy game has arrived, and with only the final and third-place play-off remaining, selecting the right captain could make the difference between winning and losing your mini-league. Unlike previous rounds, every point now carries extra significance, and with Fantasy managers able to manually substitute players after […]
FIFA World Cup Fantasy: Best Team for the Third-Place Playoff and Final
Gradually, the curtains of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are closing. In a massive tournament spanning 104 matches, we are now down to the final two high-stakes games. This weekend, France and England will go to war for the bronze medal in the third-place playoff, followed by a blockbuster final showdown between defending champions Argentina […]
World Cup Fantasy: Best Third-Place Playoff Differential Picks
While most football fans will have their eyes firmly fixed on the World Cup Final, fantasy managers should arguably be paying even closer attention to the Third-Place Playoff. The bronze medal match is often where fantasy leagues can be won or lost, as it presents opportunities that the final simply doesn’t. After the emotional disappointment […]
Best Captain Picks for FIFA World Cup Fantasy Semi-finals
We are down to the final four teams of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The semi-final landscape presents an absolute dream lineup of global heavyweights: France, Spain, England, and Argentina. France boasts the sharpest attack in the tournament so far, while Spain commands the tightest defensive block. […]
FIFA World Cup Fantasy: Best Quarter-final Chip Strategy – Should You Play Your Wildcard?
With the Round of 16 coming to an end, fantasy managers have reached the business end of the FIFA World Cup Fantasy game. Every decision now carries much greater weight, and if you’ve managed to save one or more chips, this could be the moment that defines your overall rank. By the quarter-finals, only eight […]
FIFA World Cup Fantasy: 7 Must-Have Players for the Quarter-finals
The Round of 16 is officially over, and it certainly lived up to expectations. There were standout individual performances, closely contested matches and a few surprise results, while several teams saw their World Cup journey come to an end. For fantasy managers, the tournament has now reached its most important stage. With only eight teams […]
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