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  "id": 1663368,
  "title": "Is Haaland worth the price? Pick Rogers or Palmer? Five key FPL questions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/is-haaland-worth-the-price-pick-rogers-or-palmer-five-key-fpl-1663368",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T07:23:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cn0np755k4wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the Fantasy Premier League season kicks off, BBC Sport's team of experts have weighed in on the most pressing questions surrounding player selection. Haaland's record-breaking price tag of £15.5m has left many managers wondering if the Man City striker is worth the investment. Pras argues that Haaland's captaincy is essential for an early lead, while Gianni maintains that a balanced squad can still be achieved without him. Heisenberg, however, remains firm in his belief that Haaland is worth the commitment, cautioning that his absence could significantly impact a team's ranking. Bruno Fernandes, the second-highest FPL scorer last season, is still a strong option, with Gianni suggesting that Bryan Mbeumo and Luke Shaw could be viable alternatives. The debate extends to Chelsea's new manager Xabi Alonso, who has signed wing-backs Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer. Holly believes that Palmer's potential outweighs Rogers, but Heisenberg leans towards Rogers for a £2m saving. Ultimately, the experts suggest monitoring both players over the first few weeks before making a decision.",
  "summary": "BBC Sport's team of Fantasy Premier League experts debate some of the new season's big talking points to help you select your team before Friday's deadline.",
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        "title": "Is Haaland worth the price? Pick Rogers or Palmer? Five key FPL questions",
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        "title": "Is Haaland worth the price? Pick Rogers or Palmer? Five key FPL questions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/is-haaland-worth-the-price-pick-rogers-or-palmer-five-key-fpl-1663559",
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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."
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