Fantasy Premier League Price Changes: 13 Players See Value Shifts on Christmas Eve

There were 13 price changes in Fantasy Premier League today, with managers waking up to significant movements across multiple positions on Christmas Eve.

Price Rises ⬆️

Phil Foden (£9.0m)

The Manchester City midfielder has risen to £9.0m and remains one of the most popular picks with 40.8% ownership. Foden has been in excellent form recently, scoring 12 points against Sunderland with a goal and assist in 69 minutes, followed by 11 points against Crystal Palace. However, his most recent outing against West Ham yielded just 3 points despite playing the full 90 minutes. City face Nottingham Forest next, followed by Sunderland and Chelsea - a mixed bag of fixtures that could provide opportunities for returns.

Declan Rice (£7.2m)

Arsenal's defensive midfielder has increased to £7.2m with 24.3% ownership among managers. Rice's recent form has been inconsistent, managing just 6 points in the defeat to Aston Villa and 2 points against Wolves. However, he bounced back with an impressive 11-point haul in Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Everton. The Gunners face Brighton, Aston Villa and Bournemouth in their next three fixtures, presenting decent opportunities for defensive returns and potential attacking contributions.

Price Falls ⬇️

Bruno Fernandes (£9.3m)

Manchester United's captain has maintained his £9.3m price despite concerns over his fitness. Fernandes is currently flagged as doubtful with a hamstring injury, carrying just a 25% chance of playing according to the latest team news. His recent performances have been mixed - an excellent 18-point return against Wolves and 13 points in the thrilling 4-4 draw with Bournemouth, but he managed only 1 point in 45 minutes against Aston Villa before being substituted. United's upcoming fixtures include Newcastle, Wolves and Leeds, which could be favourable if he recovers from his injury setback.

Low Ownership Movements

Price Rises ⬆️

Dan Ballard (Sunderland defender) has risen to £4.7m with just 4.0% ownership, representing a budget defensive option for managers looking at Sunderland's fixtures.

Price Falls ⬇️

Several low-owned players have dropped in value today:

• Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool midfielder) falls to £6.6m (4.9% ownership)
• Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest midfielder) drops to £5.3m (4.7% ownership)
• Mikel Merino (Arsenal midfielder) decreases to £5.9m (3.3% ownership)
• Ben White (Arsenal defender) falls to £5.2m (1.1% ownership)
• Liam Foster (Burnley forward) drops to £4.9m (0.9% ownership)
• Dan Bentley (Wolves goalkeeper) decreases to £3.9m (0.5% ownership)
• Georgios Tzimas (Brighton forward) falls to £5.2m (0.1% ownership)
• Jamie Gittens (Chelsea midfielder) drops to £6.0m (0.1% ownership)
• Sam Johnstone (Wolves goalkeeper) decreases to £4.4m (0.1% ownership)

Market Analysis

The price movements reflect the current form and fixture appeal of premium assets. Foden's rise comes despite a quiet performance against West Ham, suggesting managers are backing Manchester City's attacking potential over the festive period. Rice's increase indicates growing confidence in Arsenal's defensive stability and his ability to contribute points through the new defensive contributions (defcon) scoring system.

Bruno Fernandes' injury concerns highlight the risks associated with premium assets, particularly during the congested fixture schedule. His hamstring problem could see many managers looking for alternatives in the coming gameweeks.

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