{
  "id": 1447218,
  "title": "These eight players will help you win FPL",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/these-eight-players-will-help-you-win-fpl",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T07:49:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4g305xwdr4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Here are eight players who can help improve your Fantasy Premier League team:\n\n1. Wirtz - This mid-priced option at £7.5m with around 14% ownership is performing well for Liverpool. He operates as a number ten, close to striker Alexander Isak, which should lead to more touches in the final third and a greater share of Liverpool's goal involvement. His performance last season, despite not fully maximizing his output, suggests he offers a cleaner route into Liverpool's attack compared to many popular midfield options.\n\n2. Gross - As a budget midfielder owned by fewer than 11% of teams, Gross is one of the more compelling choices. He takes over penalty duties from Danny Welbeck and contributes in corners and set pieces. His versatility and importance this summer make him a practical enabler that can accumulate points without demanding a large budget share.\n\n3. Kinsky - If Tottenham's first choice goalkeeper, Guglielmo Vicario, is unavailable, Kinsky is their likely starter. The Czech goalkeeper had several excellent performances last season and could provide clean sheet potential and save points at a low price of £4.5m.\n\n4. Szoboszlai - This Liverpool midfielder is an intriguing option at £7m. He finished as Liverpool's second-highest-scoring FPL player last season with 160 points, only Virgil van Dijk having more with 175 points. Despite some uncertainties with his position under new manager Iraola, his versatility and impressive work off the ball make him a strong pick.\n\n5. Cole Palmer - While not listed in the source, Cole Palmer is a strong forward option at £2m. He finished as Chelsea's fourth-highest-scoring forward last season with 15 goals and nine assists. He could be a suitable alternative to Neco Williams depending on the manager's formation.\n\n6. Neco Williams - This right-back for Nottingham Forest could see a change in formation under new manager Oliver Glasner. If he plays more advanced, he could provide significant goal involvement and shots on target. His defensive potential and goal contributions make him a valuable pick.\n\n7. Calafiori - As a cheap option at £5m, Calafiori could provide an elite Arsenal defense if he remains first choice at left-back. His potential to play more advanced with Glasner's wing-back system and goalkeeper Gabrial being out of most managers' budgets make him an intriguing selection.\n\n8. Dominik Szoboszlai - As mentioned earlier, Szoboszlai is an intriguing option at £7m. He had an excellent individual campaign last season, scoring 13 goals in all competitions and offering assist potential from set-pieces. Despite potential position uncertainties, his versatility and work off the ball could lead to guaranteed minutes.",
  "summary": "Our Fantasy Premier League experts pick eight players they think will help you have a successful FPL season.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}