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Who to pick, who to avoid - your team's FPL assets ranked

Our team of FPL experts rank the best and worst picks for 2026-27 from each of the 20 Premier League teams.

Who to pick, who to avoid - your team's FPL assets ranked

Starting with your team's FPL assets, our experts have ranked them to help you make informed decisions before the deadline. Here's what they have to say:

Pras recommends Arsenal's Virgil van Dijk as the standout pick, noting his impressive scoring record as a defender last season. He also suggests Aston Villa's Joel Ward as a differential pick, pointing out his consistent performance and potential for high points. However, Pras advises avoiding Christos Tzolis, a Greece international midfielder, due to his uncertain playing time and lack of guaranteed starts.

Holly recommends Aston Villa's Kyle Walker as the standout pick, citing his attacking threat and regular minutes availability. She also suggests Aston Villa's Jack Grealish as a differential pick, highlighting his strong offensive contributions and low ownership. However, Holly warns against Alejandro Garnacho, a Manchester United midfielder, as he played fewer minutes last season and may not justify his price tag.

Gianni highlights Brentford's Thiago Mendes as the standout pick, praising his goal-scoring prowess and reliability. He also recommends Dango Ouattara as a differential pick, noting his high scoring potential at a lower ownership cost. Gianni advises avoiding Callum Wilson, as Brentford is likely to rely more on other players like Ouattara or Kevin Schade.

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