{
  "id": 6724881,
  "title": "FPL: 3 players to add 3 to sell",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/fpl-3-players-to-add-3-to-sell",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T06:45:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/fpl-3-players-to-add-3-to-sell-2-1.500670718"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the Premier League season kicks off with both standout performers and early disappointments, fantasy Premier League managers are in the process of reassessing their squads for gameweek 1. According to a Gulf News FPL report, six players have been identified as potential targets for addition or removal from teams.\n\nMorgan Rogers, priced at 7.6m, is seen as an appealing mid-season addition for those looking for a budget-friendly midfielder. He has already accumulated 19 points across his first three matches, demonstrating his potential to contribute both defensively and offensively. With Chelsea facing Hull City this weekend, Rogers has a favorable fixture to capitalize on his promising start.\n\nAnother well-priced midfield option is Morgan Gibbs-White, priced at 7.9m. He has collected 18 points from his first three matches, suggesting consistent returns. Gibbs-White's upcoming fixtures, including matches against Aston Villa, Coventry City, and Crystal Palace, make him an attractive choice for managers seeking to bolster their midfield.\n\nDefensively, Everton's James Tarkowski, priced at 6.0m, is another player worth considering. He has picked up 20 points from his first three matches and will face a challenging run of fixtures, starting with a trip to a struggling Tottenham side. Tarkowski's defensive returns could be a valuable asset for managers looking for reliable performances.\n\nOn the other hand, there are players who may be worth dropping from teams. Brentford's Igor Thiago, priced at 7.9m, could be one such player. Despite a strong start to the season, Thiago hasn't registered a goal or assist yet, and his lackluster form following a difficult World Cup campaign raises questions about his value for FPL managers.\n\nFlorian Wirtz, priced at 7.4m, is another player who may be worth considering for removal from teams. Despite being an attractive option, Wirtz has only managed nine points from his first three matches, making him a less appealing choice for managers. His upcoming favorable fixture against Fulham could be a chance for improvement, but there may be better value available elsewhere.\n\nFinally, Elliot Anderson, priced at 6.3m, has been a mixed bag so far this season, with just eight points from his first three appearances. As Manchester City boasts a wealth of attacking talent, Anderson's likely role in midfield limits his chances of accumulating attacking returns. With numerous better options available, Anderson may not be the most appealing choice for FPL managers.",
  "summary": "Dubai: What a start to the Premier League it’s been! With plenty of standout performers and a few early-season disappointments, now is the perfect time for FPL managers to assess their squads and decide which players to bring in and who could be worth moving on. At the end of Gameweek 1 I was leading the Gulf News FPL league (yes, I’m still banging on about that) but I’ve now drop to third, so…",
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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."
}