Five Fantasy Premier League Price Changes Hit Managers Today

Fantasy Premier League managers woke up to five price changes today, with two players rising in value and three falling as the market continues to react to recent performances and injury news.

Price Rises ⬆️

Cherki Climbs to £6.7m After Impressive Gameweek 18

Manchester City midfielder Cherki has risen to £6.7m following a standout performance against Nottingham Forest. The 11.0% owned player delivered 13 points in City's 2-1 victory, playing 89 minutes and contributing significantly to their attacking play.

Cherki's recent form shows promise with consistent starts across his last three fixtures. Against Crystal Palace in Gameweek 16, he managed 6 points in a 3-0 win, playing the full 90 minutes. His Gameweek 17 appearance against West Ham yielded 4 points despite being substituted after 67 minutes in another 3-0 victory.

Looking ahead, City face Sunderland in Gameweek 19, followed by Chelsea, Brighton, Manchester United, and Wolves. The mixed fixture difficulty presents both opportunities and challenges for the French midfielder.

Keane Reaches £4.8m Following Defensive Consistency

Everton defender Michael Keane has risen to £4.8m after a solid run of performances, particularly his 10-point haul against Burnley in Gameweek 18. The 6.1% owned centre-back has been a regular starter, playing the full 90 minutes in each of his last three appearances.

Keane's recent fixtures tell a story of defensive resilience. Despite Everton's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea in Gameweek 16, he managed 1 point. His Gameweek 17 performance against Arsenal in a narrow 1-0 home defeat earned him 4 points, before his impressive showing in the goalless draw with Burnley.

The Toffees face Nottingham Forest next, followed by Brentford, Wolves, Aston Villa, and Leeds. This fixture run includes several winnable matches that could benefit defensive assets like Keane.

Price Falls ⬇️

Bruno Fernandes Drops to £9.1m Amid Injury Concerns

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has fallen to £9.1m as managers react to his hamstring injury, which is expected to keep him sidelined until 17 January. The 15.3% owned midfielder's recent form had already been concerning before the injury setback.

Fernandes managed 13 points against Bournemouth in Gameweek 16 during a thrilling 4-4 draw, but his subsequent performances raised alarm bells. Against Aston Villa in Gameweek 17, he was substituted at half-time after managing just 1 point in the 2-1 defeat. Most concerning was his absence from the starting lineup against Newcastle in Gameweek 18, where he remained unused from the bench.

United's upcoming fixtures include Wolves, Leeds, Burnley, Manchester City, and Arsenal. The injury timing is particularly frustrating given some potentially favourable matchups in the coming weeks.

Eze Falls to £7.5m Following Bench Role

Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze has dropped to £7.5m after losing his place in the starting eleven. The 13.4% owned player has struggled for minutes recently, failing to start in his last two appearances.

Eze's decline began in Gameweek 16 against Wolves, where he managed just 1 point despite Arsenal's 2-1 victory, being substituted after 57 minutes. His situation worsened in Gameweek 17 against Everton, where he remained on the bench throughout the 1-0 away win. The trend continued in Gameweek 18's 2-1 home victory over Brighton, with Eze again unused as a substitute.

Arsenal face Aston Villa next, followed by Bournemouth, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United. The challenging fixture list may limit opportunities for Eze to regain his starting position.

Low Ownership Risers

Budget Defender on the Move

Brentford's Lewis-Potter has risen to £4.9m despite minimal ownership at just 1.7%. The defender represents a budget option for managers seeking defensive cover from the Bees.

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