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Gameweek 5 Early Thoughts

Gameweek 4 delivered surprises, with Aston Villa’s dramatic win and Liverpool’s shock loss. Key FPL talking points include Watkins’ return to form, City’s defensive uncertainty, and Salah’s blank. With rotation risks, manager dilemmas arise ahead of Gameweek 5. Follow @FPLwithStu on X for more tips and updates.

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Don’t make uninformed decisions: Using Expected Goals (xG) and Expected Assists (xA) to Pick FPL Players

In the world of Fantasy Premier League (FPL), making smart decisions about player selections can be the difference between topping your mini-league or languishing near the bottom. Two advanced metrics that can give you an edge are Expected Goals (xG) and Expected Assists (xA). These stats provide deeper insights into a player’s performance and potential, beyond traditional stats like goals and assists. Here’s how you can use xG and xA to make more informed decisions when picking players for your fantasy football team.

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Gameweek 4 Final thoughts and transfer targets

Get last-minute FPL tips for Gameweek 4! With Haaland flagged and Ødegaard out, find out which players to target and transfer. Discover budget picks while assessing Liverpool’s form and potential rotation. Check our full guide for team recommendations and advice ahead of the deadline

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Gameweek 4 Team Reveal and Transfer Plans

Gameweek 3 saw a strong performance for my team however many managers are using their Wildcard for unlimited free transfers ahead of gameweek 4 and I’m tempted to do the saem. Haaland’s back-to-back hat-tricks have papered over some cracks in the team but patience over transfers may be the key long-term. Follow @FPLwithStu for updates

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Gameweek 4 Early Thoughts

Many FPL managers use the international break to reflect and plan, avoiding the temptation to make hasty transfers. Patience is key, especially with players like Isak and Watkins, who may improve with favorable fixtures. Haaland and Salah remain essential picks, while budget options like Onana and Minteh offer great value

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Using Expected Goals (xG) and Expected Assists (xA) to Pick Fantasy Football Players

The FPL terms and conditions: 5 Things You probably didn’t know about

If you’re one of the millions of fans who live and breathe Fantasy Premier League (FPL), you probably spend your weekends obsessing over player stats, transfers, and team line-ups. But how often do you read the terms and conditions? Spoiler alert: FPL’s terms and conditions are full of quirks and rules you might not know about, but probably should. So, whether you’re a seasoned manager or a newcomer just trying to beat your mates in your mini-league, here are five things hidden in FPL’s T&Cs that might just surprise you!

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Gameweek 3 Team Reveal and Transfer Plans

Gameweek 2 was eventful to say the least. I’m hoping the season carries on this way – early on there’s little to lose as teams get back into fitness and form and the jeopardy of relegation or title run-ins isn’t there yet. We’ve seen some pretty open football with lots of goals, ideal for FPL fun.

So far my team has fared on the average side, scoring decent points both weeks so far but definitely nothing special. FPL is a marathon not a sprint so we all need to keep calm despite the madness of the football.

I wish I had taken that advice last week instead of using a transfer on a useless change, but it’s so hard to resist tinkering.

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