There were 10 price changes in Fantasy Premier League today, with three players rising in value and seven falling as managers continue to tinker with their squads ahead of the busy festive period.
Erling Haaland has risen to £15.1m following another stellar performance that has seen his ownership climb to 74.0%. The Manchester City striker has been in devastating form across his last three fixtures, accumulating 31 points from matches against Sunderland (2 points), Crystal Palace (13 points), and West Ham (16 points). His recent goal-scoring exploits have made him virtually essential for FPL managers.
City's upcoming fixtures present a mixed bag, with Nottingham Forest (home) in Gameweek 18 offering a promising opportunity, followed by Sunderland (away) in Gameweek 19. However, managers should note the challenging clash against Chelsea (home) in Gameweek 20, before potentially easier encounters with Brighton (away) and Manchester United (home) in Gameweeks 21 and 22.
Hugo Ekitiké has experienced his second price rise this gameweek, now costing £8.9m with 28.1% ownership despite having zero points for the season. This unusual situation reflects his recent strong performances, having scored 35 points across his last three appearances: 13 points against Leeds, 13 points versus Brighton, and 9 points in the victory over Spurs.
Liverpool's fixture list looks particularly appealing, with Wolves (away) and Leeds (home) in Gameweeks 18 and 19 respectively. The Reds then face Fulham (away) before a tougher test against Arsenal (home) in Gameweek 21, followed by Burnley (away) in Gameweek 22.
Florian Wirtz has increased to £8.1m with 8.0% ownership, despite also showing zero season points. The Liverpool midfielder has been quietly consistent in recent weeks, registering 3 points against Leeds, 5 points versus Brighton, and 8 points in the win over Spurs. His improving form coincides with Liverpool's excellent fixture run.
Like his teammate Ekitiké, Wirtz benefits from Liverpool's favourable upcoming schedule, with the same sequence of fixtures offering multiple opportunities for returns.
Jean-Philippe Mateta has fallen to £7.7m with 14.2% ownership following a disappointing spell that has seen him manage just 6 points across his last three fixtures. The Crystal Palace striker scored 2 points in each of his matches against Fulham, Manchester City, and Leeds, with limited playing time becoming a concern as he was substituted after 66, 63, and 77 minutes respectively.
Palace face a challenging immediate fixture in Tottenham (away) for Gameweek 18, though Fulham (home) in Gameweek 19 offers better prospects. The Eagles then travel to Newcastle before hosting Aston Villa and visiting Sunderland in Gameweeks 20, 21, and 22.
Matz Sels has dropped to £4.6m with 6.1% ownership after losing his place in the Nottingham Forest starting XI. The goalkeeper managed 2 points against Everton but has since been benched for matches against Spurs and Fulham, accumulating zero points in those fixtures.
Forest's upcoming fixtures present a stern test, beginning with Manchester City (away) in Gameweek 18 - a particularly challenging prospect for any goalkeeper. Everton (home) follows in Gameweek 19, before away trips to Aston Villa and West Ham, and a home fixture against Arsenal complete a difficult run.
Several players with minimal ownership have also seen their values decrease:
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