Fantasy Premier League Price Changes: Boxing Day Brings Five Player Movements

There were five price changes today as Fantasy Premier League managers continue to shuffle their squads during the busy festive period.

Price Rises ⬆️

Ekitiké Continues His Upward Trajectory

Liverpool's Hugo Ekitiké has risen to £9.0m following another price increase, marking his third rise this gameweek. The French forward's popularity has soared to 32.3% ownership as managers flock to secure his services.

Ekitiké faces an intriguing fixture run with Wolves (H), Leeds (A), and Fulham (H) in his next three outings. The striker has been in excellent form recently, delivering consistent returns across his last three appearances. He scored 13 points against both Leeds in a thrilling 3-3 draw and Brighton in Liverpool's 2-0 victory, before adding 9 points in the 2-1 win over Spurs. His minutes have been solid too, playing 84, 78, and 89 minutes respectively in these fixtures.

Price Falls ⬇️

Bruno Fernandes Drops Amid Injury Concerns

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes has fallen to £9.2m as his hamstring injury continues to impact his availability. The Portuguese midfielder, owned by 20.3% of managers, faces an uncertain return date which has prompted many to transfer him out.

Despite the injury setback, Fernandes had been showing glimpses of his quality before the problem struck. He delivered an impressive 18 points against Wolves in United's 4-1 victory, followed by 13 points in the dramatic 4-4 draw with Bournemouth. However, his most recent outing against Aston Villa was cut short, managing just 45 minutes and a single point in the 2-1 defeat.

United's upcoming fixtures include Newcastle (A), Wolves (H), and Leeds (A), but Fernandes' participation remains doubtful given his injury status.

Strand Larsen Struggles Continue

Wolves forward Jørgen Strand Larsen has dropped to £6.1m as his difficult season continues. With just 0.9% ownership, the Norwegian striker has failed to establish himself as a viable Fantasy option.

His upcoming fixtures against Liverpool (A), Manchester United (A), and Leeds (H) present a challenging run that's unlikely to improve his prospects significantly.

Low Ownership Fallers

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

• Isidor (Sunderland) - now £5.4m (2.4% ownership)
• Balcombe (Brentford) - now £3.9m (0.3% ownership)

These budget options continue to lose value as managers seek more reliable alternatives in their squads.

The price movements reflect the ongoing tactical shifts among Fantasy managers as they navigate the congested fixture schedule. Ekitiké's rise demonstrates the appeal of in-form Liverpool assets, while Fernandes' fall highlights how quickly injury concerns can impact player values.

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