I won FPL last season - here are my five best tips

Erik Ibsen, a 23-year-old Danish medical student, secured the first place in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) last season, becoming the first ever first-time player to achieve this feat. The championship-winning player has shared his five key tips for FPL success:

1. Consistency is crucial. Ibsen emphasizes that many players give up after a single bad week, forgetting that there are 38 gameweeks in the season and that things can change rapidly. He advises patience and maintaining a steady performance throughout the entire season.

2. Value-driven transfers are essential. Ibsen recommends concentrating funds on a few superstars and spreading out the budget to acquire 16 dependable players. He prefers finding cheaper enablers that provide value while enabling the inclusion of more expensive players. An example given is Pascal Gross from Brighton, who costs £5.5m and offers great value.

3. Target players with external defensive contributions. Ibsen allocated significant attention to players likely to rack up defensive points from external sources, which he found to be particularly beneficial during the season.

4. Incorporate your team's players into the strategy. Ibsen encourages fans to research and find ways to integrate their team's players into their FPL team. For example, despite Everton's Thierno Barry sharing minutes with Beto, Ibsen suggested favoring Barry as an FPL asset. Also, fans of Manchester City can consider picking Erling Haaland, who was the highest-scoring player last season.

5. Leverage transfers strategically. Ibsen recommends holding on to up to five transfers, allowing players to be rotated multiple times throughout the season. This allows for a mini-wildcard effect, providing the flexibility to make significant changes in the team when needed.

Ibsen also predicts that Tottenham's defense, Manchester City's attack, and Liverpool's attack will be exceptional in the upcoming season. However, he cautions that their respective defenses might be less reliable.