Fantasy Premier League Price Changes: 12 Players See Value Shifts on December 30th

Twelve Fantasy Premier League players experienced price changes today, with four rising in value while eight saw their prices drop. The movements reflect recent form, injury concerns, and shifting manager confidence as we approach the busy New Year fixture period.

Price Rises ⬆️

Chalobah Climbs to £5.6m

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has risen to £5.6m following increased interest from 19.4% of FPL managers. The centre-back has been a consistent starter, playing the full 90 minutes in his last three appearances. His recent form shows mixed results - a clean sheet and nine points against Everton, followed by three points in the 2-2 draw at Newcastle, and zero points in the disappointing 1-2 home defeat to Aston Villa.

Chalobah's upcoming fixtures present a mixed bag, with home matches against Bournemouth and Fulham offering potential for defensive returns, though the away trip to Manchester City in Gameweek 20 looks challenging.

Gabriel Reaches £6.3m Despite Limited Minutes

Arsenal's Gabriel has surprisingly risen to £6.3m despite minimal recent playing time. The Brazilian defender has been largely absent from the starting XI, managing just 19 minutes as a substitute against Brighton in his last three fixtures. With zero points in two games where he didn't feature and just one point from his brief cameo, his price rise appears driven by his season-long reputation rather than current form.

Arsenal face Aston Villa away before hosting Bournemouth, followed by a crucial clash with Liverpool - fixtures that could offer defensive potential if Gabriel regains his starting position.

Wirtz Continues Upward Trajectory at £8.2m

Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz has risen to £8.2m, reflecting his impressive recent performances. The German international has been in excellent form, accumulating 23 points across his last three appearances. He scored five points against Brighton, eight against Spurs, and an impressive 10 points against Wolves, consistently featuring for nearly the full 90 minutes in each match.

With 11.2% ownership, Wirtz faces Leeds at home in Gameweek 19 before a potentially tricky fixture against Fulham, making him an attractive option for managers seeking midfield returns.

Dorgu Rises to £4.2m After Strong Showing

Manchester United's new signing Patrick Dorgu has climbed to £4.2m following his encouraging debut performances. The young defender has shown promise with 18 points from limited opportunities, including an outstanding 17-point haul against Newcastle after managing just one minute against Bournemouth and five points versus Aston Villa.

At just 5.7% ownership, Dorgu represents excellent value, though United's upcoming fixtures include challenging away trips to Manchester City and Arsenal.

Price Falls ⬇️

Timber Drops to £6.4m Amid Injury Concerns

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has fallen to £6.4m, with his price drop coinciding with injury concerns that give him just a 75% chance of playing. Despite being owned by 29.5% of managers, recent form has been inconsistent. He managed two points against Wolves, six points in the clean sheet victory over Everton, but was absent from the Brighton match entirely.

The knock affecting Timber comes at a crucial time with Arsenal facing Aston Villa away, making his selection risky for the immediate future.

Enzo Slides to £6.4m After Inconsistent Displays

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has dropped to £6.4m following a series of underwhelming performances. The Argentine has managed just five points across his last three appearances - three points against Everton, one point from 36 minutes against Newcastle, and another single point despite playing 90 minutes against Aston Villa.

With only 9.3% ownership, Enzo's reduced playing time and lack of attacking returns have clearly influenced manager decisions ahead of Chelsea's fixture against Bournemouth.

Low Ownership Price Drops

Several players with minimal ownership have also seen their values decrease:

• Richards (Crystal Palace defender) - now £4.5m (3.1% ownership)
• Merino (Arsenal midfielder) - now £5.8m (2.8% ownership)
• White (Arsenal defender) - now £5.1m (0.7% ownership)
• Udogie (Spurs defender) - now £4.3m (0.3% ownership)
• McAtee (Nottingham Forest midfielder) - now £5.0m (0.1% ownership)
• Tchatchoua (Wolves defender) - now £4.4m (0.0% ownership)

These price movements reflect the current market sentiment as managers prepare for the challenging fixture schedule ahead. For the latest price predictions and to stay ahead of future changes, check https://www.fantasyfootballfix.com/price/.