According to The Scout’s positional analysis for the upcoming Fantasy Premier League season, securing elite assets like Manchester City forward Erling Haaland at £15.5m requires careful budget navigation through high-performing defenders and value midfielders across all 20 Premier League clubs.
Arsenal and Aston Villa Premium Assets
Arsenal centre-back Gabriel (£8.0m) provides multiple routes to returns, having recorded three goals, five assists, 18 clean sheets, and 22 defensive contribution points during the previous campaign, according to The Scout. Gabriel blanked in only six of his 30 starts to finish on 209 points, marking the third-best score of all-time by a defender in the game.
At Aston Villa, forward Ollie Watkins (£8.0m) remains a reliable performer after delivering back-to-back seasons of 16 goals. The Scout notes that Watkins has returned 160-plus points in five of his six Fantasy seasons, despite emerging optimism surrounding teenage striker Brian Madjo (£5.5m).
Budget Defenders and Midfielders
Bournemouth left-back Adrian Truffert (£5.5m) finished as the top-scoring full-back last season with 165 points, bolstered by one goal, six assists, 11 clean sheets, and 24 defensive contribution points. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell (£4.5m) led his price bracket with 135 points under the wing-back system utilized by head coach Pierre Sage, as reported by The Scout.
Pro Tip: Targeting £4.0m promoted centre-backs such as Coventry City’s Bobby Thomas or Hull’s Nobel Mendy—who averaged 11.3 clearances, blocks, interceptions, and tackles per 90 minutes in LaLiga—frees up funds to secure premium captains.
Midfield Maestros and Talismans
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes (£12.0m) proved his talismanic status by producing 129 points from Gameweek 22 onwards under head coach Michael Carrick, contributing to 61 percent of the club’s goals, according to The Scout. Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer (£9.5m) is expected to thrive in an advanced central role within a 3-4-2-1 formation under head coach Xabi Alonso, retaining penalty duties.
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Pascal Gross (£5.5m) dominates set-piece duties and appears to be on penalties following the departure of Danny Welbeck (£6.0m). Everton’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (£6.5m) averaged 5.0 points per start with eight goals and seven assists, while Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White (£8.0m) supplied 15 goals and four assists to finish on 189 points.
Strikers and Tactical Shifts
Brentford forward Igor Thiago (£8.0m) secured 22 goals in his breakout campaign, ranking second only to Erling Haaland for shots in the box (80) and big chances (41). At Liverpool, forward Alexander Isak (£9.0m) is positioned to benefit from high-pressing tactics under head coach Andoni Iraola following an injury-hit debut season.
Did you know? Erling Haaland (£15.5m) was the top-scoring player in Fantasy last season with 239 points, surpassing the 200-point threshold in three of his four campaigns with Manchester City and commanding a 73 percent ownership rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most expensive player in Fantasy Premier League?
Erling Haaland of Manchester City is priced at £15.5m, making him the most expensive player in the game.
Which £4.0m defenders offer the best value?
According to The Scout, promoted centre-backs like Coventry City’s Bobby Thomas and Hull’s Nobel Mendy provide strong value due to their potential for defensive contribution points.
Who takes penalties for Brighton & Hove Albion?
Pascal Gross appears to be on penalties for Brighton following Danny Welbeck’s departure.
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