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Last Day Gambles: FPL Strategies for a Final Flourish

As the sun sets on another thrilling season of Fantasy Premier League, the final day always promises fireworks a fitting end to a saga of strategies, triumphs, and heartbreaks. This is the perfect time for FPL managers to cast aside the ordinarily cautious approach and opt for bold, heart-driven decisions – or gambles, whatever you want to call them.

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Gameweek 5 Team Reveal and Transfer Plans

Gameweek 4 was challenging with just 49 points, below the average of 51. Henderson and Gvardiol underperformed, while Haaland carried the team. Transfers include Vardy in for Isak, freeing funds for future moves. Patience is key as wildcard decisions loom. Contact @FPLwithStu on X for questions.

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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 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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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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Gameweek 2 Team Reveal and transfer plans

Reveal of my gameweek 2 team along with a review of the team’s performance last week. I discuss my transfer plans, potential future moves and captain pick for this week. Get your thoughts over to us, tell us what you plan to do and any questions you want answering to @FPLwithStu on X.

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Gameweek 1 Big Team Update!

My revamped FPL team after strategic tweaks and transfer updates. Key moves include replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold out and with Saka in. Will these calculated changes deliver success? Let me know your thoughts @FPLwithStu on X.

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