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Fantasy Premier League considers key players ahead of GW1 matchups

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:10 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Fantasy Premier League considers key players ahead of GW1 matchups

Summary

The 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season is set to begin on Friday as team managers prepare for Gameweek 1. Among the top picks is Erling Haaland from Manchester City, priced at £15.5m due to his impressive scoring record. Liverpool's Florian Wirtz and Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori are also highlighted as strong options. Midfielder Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United and forward João Pedro of Chelsea add further appeal for FPL managers. With various matchups and dynamics at play, FPL managers are finalizing their squads just ahead of the deadline.

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By the Numbers

•FPL season kicks off Friday ahead of Gameweek 1 deadline.
•Erling Haaland is FPL's most expensive player at £15.5m.
•Florian Wirtz and Riccardo Calafiori are recommended mid-range picks.
•Bryan Mbeumo's role may increase with Benjamin Sesko sidelined.
•João Pedro has scored seven goals in pre-season for Chelsea.

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12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Premier League 2026/27: Players to consider for GW1 of FPL

What they're saying

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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 ap...
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