MY FINAL FPL TEAM | GW1
Summary
TLDRThe video discusses the user's finalized Fantasy Premier League (FPL) team for Gameweek 1, sharing insights on player selections and strategy. Key highlights include the announcement of a newly launched, free FPL app available on iOS, with Android coming soon. The user plans to get a tattoo of their logo upon reaching 200,000 subscribers. Detailed reasoning behind player picks like Henderson, Alexander-Arnold, and Haaland is provided, along with bench options and a discussion on the importance of pre-season form in shaping the team.
Takeaways
- 🎥 The video discusses the creator's chosen Fantasy Premier League (FPL) team for the start of the new season.
- 📲 An app called 'FPL Focal' has been released in the App Store, offering tools to enhance the FPL experience, with an Android version coming later.
- 🔑 Henderson is selected as the goalkeeper due to recent developments at Crystal Palace, positioning him as the likely first choice.
- 🛡️ The defense includes Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, and Pedro Porro, with considerations given to their form, price, and opening fixtures.
- 🔄 Quansah's inclusion is based on Liverpool's pre-season games, suggesting he may be a regular starter under the new manager.
- 🚨 A caution about Quansah's potential for starting every game, with advice to have defensive coverage on the bench.
- 💰 Alexander-Arnold is chosen for his consistent performance and value for money, despite being under-owned.
- 🏠 Porro is selected for his attacking potential and the favorable fixtures he faces, including against newly promoted teams.
- 🌟 The midfield consists of Eze, Saka, Nkunku, Bruno, and Smith Rowe, with each player chosen based on their potential and pre-season form.
- 🔝 Nkunku's pre-season performance has been impressive, leading to his selection ahead of other Chelsea players.
- 🤔 The video creator expresses a preference for Haaland over Salah for the captain's armband due to Haaland's central role in Manchester City's attack.
- 👍 Isak is chosen as the forward due to his high ownership and favorable opening fixture against Southampton.
- 💡 The bench includes Valdimarsson, Barco, Konsa, and Jebbison, with each player selected for their potential or as a low-owned option.
- 💸 The team leaves 0.5m unspent, offering flexibility for future transfers and price changes.
Q & A
What is the significant news the speaker is excited to share?
-The speaker has launched an app called FPL Focal, which is available for free in the app store and provides tools to enhance the FPL experience.
What is the speaker's plan for the 200,000 subscribers milestone?
-The speaker plans to get a tattoo of the Focal logo once they reach 200,000 subscribers.
Which goalkeeper does the speaker choose for their FPL team and why?
-The speaker chooses Henderson as their goalkeeper because he is very low owned and there has been recent news that Johnstone has been stripped of the #1 spot at Palace.
What is the reason behind choosing Quansah for the defense?
-Quansah is chosen due to his strong performance in Liverpool's pre-season games, his fit with Slot's style, and the favorable opening fixtures.
Why does the speaker consider Trent Alexander-Arnold a valuable pick for their team?
-Trent is considered valuable due to his consistent high xGI over the years, his role in Liverpool's defense, and his current low ownership percentage.
What is the speaker's strategy for dealing with Porro's challenging fixtures in GW3 and GW4?
-The speaker plans to have the right defenders on the bench to manage the challenges of Porro facing Newcastle away and Arsenal at home in GW3 and GW4.
Which midfielders does the speaker select for their team and why?
-The speaker selects Eze, Saka, Nkunku, Bruno, and Smith Rowe for their midfield. They chose these players based on their pre-season performances, potential for minutes, and team dynamics.
What is the speaker's reasoning for choosing Haaland over Salah as a captain?
-The speaker feels more comfortable with Haaland as a set-and-forget captain for GW2, 3, and 4 due to his central role in Manchester City's attack and the potential for shared returns at Liverpool.
Why does the speaker choose Isak as one of the front two players?
-Isak is chosen due to his high ownership in the game, his home fixture against Southampton in GW1, and his high probability of scoring based on odds.
What does the speaker think about the 5.5m midfielders and their selection process?
-The speaker finds the 5.5m midfielders to be a challenging choice with many great options. They selected Smith Rowe over others like Winks based on pre-season performance and an extra 0.5m budget consideration.
What is the speaker's strategy for the bench and why do they have 0.5m in the bank?
-The speaker's bench includes Valdimarsson, Barco, Konsa, and Jebbison, chosen for their potential and fixtures. They have 0.5m in the bank to maintain flexibility for transfers and price changes, and to possibly make moves like Porro to Gabriel, Saliba, or Gvardiol.
Outlines
🔔 Exciting Updates & GW1 Preparations
The speaker prepares the audience for the upcoming Gameweek 1 (GW1) in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) by sharing updates and important news. They mention the excitement of launching their new FPL app, available for free on iOS, and the upcoming Android version. They also discuss getting a tattoo of their logo when they reach 200,000 subscribers. The video will cover the finalized team selection, emphasizing its importance as the season approaches.
🧤 Goalkeeper & Defensive Line Strategy
The speaker discusses their choices for the goalkeeper and defensive lineup for GW1. They highlight the decision to pick Henderson as the goalkeeper due to uncertainty around Crystal Palace's starting keeper. The defense includes Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, and Pedro Porro, with a focus on the potential of each player, particularly Quansah's surprising pre-season performance. The speaker also stresses the importance of monitoring pre-season games and having coverage on the bench to manage risks, especially with Liverpool's defensive setup.
⚔️ Midfield Powerhouses & Striker Duo
The focus shifts to the midfield and forward selections. The speaker outlines their choices, including Eze, Saka, Nkunku, Bruno, and Smith Rowe, while noting the depth of options among 5.5m midfielders. Each player's pre-season performance and potential impact on the FPL season are discussed in detail. The star duo of Haaland and Isak lead the forward line, with Haaland being chosen over Salah due to team balance considerations. The speaker highlights Haaland's strong prospects in GW2, 3, and 4, and Isak's high ownership and favorable opening fixtures.
🪑 Bench Setup & Strategic Flexibility
The speaker wraps up the team discussion by explaining their bench choices: Valdimarsson, Barco, Konsa, and Jebbison. They justify the selections by emphasizing long-term fixtures and the importance of flexibility in transfers and price rises. They also mention having 0.5m in the bank, which provides room for potential adjustments, like upgrading a player or ensuring stability in the squad. The video ends with a call to action, encouraging viewers to download the app and subscribe for more content.
📲 Closing Remarks & Call to Action
In the closing segment, the speaker thanks the audience for watching and reiterates the availability of the free app in the description and comments. They also remind viewers about the upcoming tattoo at 200,000 subscribers and hint at future content, creating anticipation for the next video.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡GW1 deadline
💡FPL Focal app
💡Pre-season monitoring
💡Haaland vs Salah
💡4.5m keeper
💡Set and forget captain
💡Expected goal involvement (xGI)
💡Price changes
💡Benched players
💡Flexible transfers
Highlights
Introduction to the FPL team selection and the upcoming GW1 deadline.
Invitation to subscribe for weekly FPL content and the milestone of a Focal logo tattoo at 200,000 subscribers.
Announcement of the launch of a free FPL-focused app in the app store with features for live rank and bonus points.
Upcoming availability of the Android version of the FPL app.
Selection of Henderson as the goalkeeper due to recent team news and his value at 4.5m.
Discussion on the potential transfer of Guehi from Palace to Newcastle and its implications.
Defense lineup including Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, and Pedro Porro with reasoning based on pre-season observations.
Quansah's potential as a new signing fitting Liverpool's style and his price point.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's value and consistency in FPL, especially considering his price and fixtures.
Porro's impressive pre-season and his role in Spurs' defense for the upcoming season.
Midfield selection featuring Eze, Saka, Nkunku, Bruno, and Smith Rowe with insights on their pre-season performances and potential.
Analysis of the 5.5m midfielders and the decision-making process for Smith Rowe over other options.
Nkunku's pre-season form and his role in Chelsea's attack for the new season.
Bruno Fernandes' importance in Man Utd's midfield and his potential as a set-piece taker.
Eze's value and potential impact in Fulham's midfield based on his stats from last season.
Saka's role in Arsenal's attack, his set-piece responsibilities, and expectations for the season.
Forward selection of Haaland and Isak with reasoning on their potential and team balance.
Discussion on the decision between Haaland and Salah and the strategic approach to captaincy.
Isak's popularity and his expected performance in the opening gameweek against Southampton.
Bench selection including Valdimarsson, Barco, Konsa, and Jebbison with considerations for their roles and potential.
Strategic decision to carry 0.5m in the bank for flexibility in transfers and price changes.
Closing remarks with a call to action for viewers to install the app and engage with the Focal tattoo milestone.
Transcripts
Welcome back for another video.
The GW1 deadline is around the corner, so let's run through the team I've landed on
to kick the season off. I've got some huge news to share as well.
Before we get into it if you're not subscribed I'll be posting
my team and other FPL content every week all season so hit that button.
I'll be getting the Focal logo tattooed at 200,000 subscribers as well! Not far off.
So the huge news is my app has just gone live in the app store, it's completely free for you,
not monetised at all. Check your live rank, bonus points, price changes and loads of other tools
for a better FPL experience. Search FPL Focal in the app store, I'll link it below as well.
The Android app is coming later, sorry Android gang. Just iOS at the moment.
I've been working on it tirelessly for weeks and you're gonna love it.
So let's get into the team shall we.
In goal I've gone with Henderson. Very low owned as well, the reason being earlier in
pre-season there was uncertainty who was Palace's #1 Henderson or Johnstone. The news in case you
missed it is Johnstone's been stripped of the #1 on his shirt and reportedly asked to leave,
and wasn't in the squad for Palace's final pre-season friendly even. So there's lots
to like about Henderson, for 1 they were a really solid defense last season under Glasner,
ranking fourth best for expected goals conceded. For 4.5m you really can't go wrong. The other
4.5m keeper I considered is Flekken though slightly less favourable opening fixtures.
Guehi's being strongly linked with a move from Palace to Newcastle, though it's worth noting
when he was injured for a huge stretch of last season they managed fine in his absence.
Onto the defense, it's a 3-4-3 lined up with Alexander-Arnold,
Quansah and Pedro Porro at the back.
Quansah is someone who wasn't on my radar at all until the final couple of Liverpool pre-season
games, which underlines how useful monitoring pre-season can be. I did a video covering what
you need to know from all 20 teams if you've not seen it. In their second to last friendly Quansah
played RCB, Konate LCB. Van Dijk's position is LCB so that was the first hint. Then in their
final pre-season game against Sevilla Quansah and Van Dijk were the centre back pairing. On paper
Quansah fits Slot's style more, better with his feet, perhaps more press proven.
For 4.5m with those opening fixtures it's too good of an opportunity to pass up on.
What I will say is that we don't know he's 100% nailed, I'm fully expecting
him to start GW1 but if he makes a few big mistakes we could see Konate come back in,
therefore the sensible thing to do is ensure you've got coverage on your bench so another
defender can come into your team if he doesn't work out. Outside of Quansah the
cheapest route into Liverpool's defense is 6m, same at Arsenal, at City it's 5.5m
but it's unclear who will be nailed. When you put in perspective like that he's worth it in my eyes.
Trent is someone who has been in basically every draft. He's served me so well over the years
in FPL and comes in at his cheapest price since the 2019/20 season. I think he's being slept on,
barely 26% owned and offers more than any midfielder or forward for 7m if
you ask me. Despite limited minutes due to injury his 8.7 xGI was 2nd among all
defenders last season, the year before he was 2nd with 10.8 xGI, the year before 1st with 15.6 xGI,
the year before top again with 10.1 xGI. Same again before that. Consistency is invaluable
in FPL. Faces newly promoted Ipswich in GW1 and then 3 home games in the 4 gameweeks that follow.
Liverpool are second on the GW1 clean sheet odds given a 40% chance. Spurs 35% chance.
Porro was that player who beat Trent for xGI last season, with 8.98 expected goal involvement. 198
crosses, 53 shots. He's scored a couple goals in pre-season and also has the appeal of facing a
newly promoted team in GW1 which is Leicester. Admittedly Spurs were not a great defense last
season with only 7 clean sheets, though Van De Ven's injury contributed to that. The elephant in
the room is GW3 they're away to Newcastle and GW4 home to Arsenal. This is something you can plan
for with the right defenders on your bench, in GW3 I may start him regardless and bench in GW4.
Onto the midfield which is Eze, Saka, Nkunku, Bruno and Smith Rowe.
I've found the 5.5m midfielders to be a real headscratcher, I can't remember having so
many great options in recent years. There's Smith Rowe, Hudson-Odoi, Elanga, Minteh, Brereton Diaz,
Semenyo, and of course Rogers who is 5m. I've got a soft spot for Smith Rowe not just as an Arsenal
fan but he was instrumental when I got rank 1 back in the day. His injury record is a slight
concern but he had surgery last year which hopefully is the end on it. His availability
actually wasn't a real issue last season, missed 6 matches with a knee injury but other than that
was on the bench and the occasional start for Arsenal. He's impressed in pre-season as well,
came on at half time against Sevilla and scored. Played 81 minutes in their final
game vs Hoffenheim and scored. Faces two promoted teams in GW2 and GW3. I've gone back and forth on
Muniz who is Fulham's 6m striker and then a 4.5m midfiedler like Winks on the bench,
or Smith Rowe and 0.5m spare, though there's no 4.5m forwards that will
start unlike Winks for the same price. Again it's boiled down to pre-season,
Muniz has looked pretty average while Smith Rowe's impressed and he gives me an extra 0.5m.
Nkunku has also impressed in pre-season, looking by far Chelsea's most dangerous player, scoring
3 times and 1 assist. Palmer was of course last season's top scorer and someone who hasn't made it
into my team. He only played 45 mins in pre-season and I like Nkunku as an alternate for 4m cheaper,
so Saka and Nkunku as opposed to Palmer and a 6m mid. Chelsea are making a pretty absurd
number of signings I won't lie and I hope to see him starting regularly regardless. On paper he
and Palmer should be the first 2 names on the team sheet. If you've got Nkunku and Gvardiol
I'd actually rather start Nkunku especially if Rodri is out for GW1 which remains to be seen.
Man Utd have been making some good signings this window and looking to add,
I was surprised to see Bruno only 16% owned. Absolutely everything goes through him,
he's on set pieces, penalties. Just signed a new contract. Man Utd lined up without a
recognised striker in the community shield, he was the most advanced player at times. We
might see Rashford up top GW1 if ten Hag wants to use Amad and Garnacho as well,
could be a lethal pacy attack. It's gone a bit under the radar how well he finished last season,
perhaps in part because Casemiro was back from injruy. From GW26 to GW34 7G 3A in 8 games. Then
missed a couple of games injured himself. Casemiro and Mainoo will be the base of their midfield GW1.
I'm surprised Eze was 7.5, they might have got this one slightly wrong. 140 minutes
per expected goal involvement last season, so in a nutshell every 1.5 games roughly. Better than Son,
Watkins, Bruno, Foden, Gordon. I wouldn't advise against any of those picks though,
besides Foden perhaps who hasn't played a single minute in pre-season. He should
be on free kicks now that Olise has left and penalty duties too.
And lastly star boy, Saka. I don't think you can go wrong with Son or Saka. Son's certainly had
more of a pre-season but Saka looked really sharp in his minutes towards the end when he
returned. Again, takes corners on the right side and Arsenal are a huge threat from them,
scoring off 2 corners last pre-season match even. On penalties as well,
still seems to be improving every season and who knows how high his ceiling is. Honestly
wouldn't surprise me if we're paying 12m for him next year. I love a home fixture for GW1
as well and they're up against Wolves at the Emirates to kick the season off.
Onto the front two and you probably guessed it. Haaland and Isak.
A few of you left comments earlier in pre-season saying by GW1 I'll have Haaland,
so fair play you were right. Some of you said I'd have both but for me it's only one or the
other. I couldn't build a team with both that I was happy with, it hurts team balance too much.
You might disagree with that though if someone like Trent is dispensible for you,
switch him to a 4.5m defender and Saka to Salah. Or Bruno to a 5.5m mid and Saka to Salah. So why
Haaland? Don't get me wrong Haaland drafts and Salah teams are dead even, but right now I feel
more comfortable with set and forget Haaland captain GW2, 3, 4. With Liverpool I wonder if
the returns should be shared around a bit. It was only one match obviously but in their final
pre-season friendly at more or less full strength Diaz scored a brace, Jota scored. I rate the Jota
pick but this season I'm making a conscious effort to pick more players that are more secure for
expected minutes hence Bruno over Jota. Salah has looked very lively don't get me wrong but
if I look at Liverpool vs Ipswich GW1 it wouldn't completely shock me if returns were shared again,
while at City you feel Haaland's got every opportunity to be at the centre of everything
in front of goal. Though of course City have lots of players capable of scoring too, but at least
it's Haaland spear heading the attack. Let us know in the comments Haaland or Salah, or both.
Isak's the most owned player in the game so I probably don't need to sell this pick to most
of you. Home to Southampton GW1, top of the GW1 goalscorer probabilities given a 47% chance of
scoring any time. The odds always assume the players start which doesn't apply to a few
names here like Wilson, Darwin, Jesus. So Isak gets the captain armband and then it's over to
Haaland for a few weeks after that. Newcastle have looked great in their friendlies and I'm
expecting them to have a great season if they can stay injury free this time round.
Let's move onto the bench which is Valdimarsson, Barco, Konsa and Jebbison.
None of the 4m keepers are starters this season, I've just opted for Valdimarsson as a low owned
backup keeper to Flekken. I had Hall in a lot of drafts and I'm very reluctantly letting him go,
buying two 4.5m defenders that may or may not be nailed could be asking for trouble,
so it's Konsa who has good long term fixtures. And Barco who has been immense in pre-season.
Some Brighton fans feel it's his spot to lose even once Estupinan is back. They're being
heavily linked with Kadioglu who can play left wing back, right wing back and a few
other positions. So that could be an issue but Brighton have looked weaker on their right side
so that could be where he starts off. It's those GW4 and GW5 fixtures for Brighton that I want a
slice of if he keeps playing til then. He's even been taking some corners in pre-season.
Now you might have spotted I've actually got 0.5m in the bank with this team. If
you can see somewhere to spend it let me know. I'm only seeing marginal gains like
a 5m keeper over Henderson, or maybe Hall over Barco. I did look at that
but I'd only play Hall in GW1 in honesty so is it worth 0.5m to use him one week?
I've never been opposed to taking 0.5m into GW1, it keeps you flexible with transfers and price
rises. Leaves the door open for a Porro to Gabriel, Saliba or Gvardiol type move.
Not long now, thanks for watching. Link to install my completely free app in the description and
comments. Focal tattoo at 200,000 subscribers, let's do it. See you soon for the next one.
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