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FPL Price Changes: Rice & Bruno Rise, Foden & Saka Fall

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Fantasy Football Fix AI 18 Jan. 2026

Fantasy Premier League Price Changes: 12 Players See Value Shifts on January 18th

There were 12 price changes today in Fantasy Premier League, with three players rising in value while nine experienced price drops.

Price Rises ⬆️

Declan Rice (Arsenal) - £7.4m

The Arsenal midfielder has risen by £0.1m and now costs £7.4m, with an impressive 29.5% ownership among FPL managers. Rice faces a challenging fixture against Manchester United in Gameweek 23, followed by a favourable home match against Leeds in Gameweek 24. His upcoming fixtures include Sunderland (H), Brentford (A), and Tottenham (H).

Recent form shows Rice has been a consistent starter, playing the full 90 minutes in all three recent fixtures. He scored an impressive 17 points against Bournemouth, likely benefiting from the new defensive contributions (defcon) scoring system. However, his returns have been modest in the subsequent matches against Liverpool (3 points) and Nottingham Forest (3 points), both ending in goalless draws.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) - £9.2m

The Manchester United captain has increased to £9.2m with 14.8% ownership. Fernandes faces Arsenal away in Gameweek 23, which represents a tough fixture, before hosting Fulham in Gameweek 24. His upcoming schedule includes Tottenham (A), West Ham (H), and Everton (A).

Fernandes was benched for the Leeds match in Gameweek 20 but returned to score 7 points against Burnley and an excellent 10 points in the Manchester derby victory over City. His recent performances suggest he's finding form at a crucial time, making him an attractive option despite the challenging Arsenal fixture.

Roefs (Sunderland) - £5.0m

The Sunderland goalkeeper has risen to £5.0m with 13.0% ownership. Roefs faces West Ham away in Gameweek 23, followed by Burnley at home in Gameweek 24. His upcoming fixtures include Arsenal (A), Liverpool (A), and Fulham (H), which present significant challenges for clean sheet potential.

Recent performances show consistent starts with 90 minutes in all three fixtures. He managed 3 points against Spurs in a 1-1 draw, but struggled against Brentford (2 points) in a 3-0 defeat and earned 2 points in the recent 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace.

Price Falls ⬇️

Phil Foden (Manchester City) - £8.6m

Foden has dropped to £8.6m despite maintaining 28.9% ownership. The midfielder faces Wolves away in Gameweek 23, followed by Tottenham at home in Gameweek 24. His upcoming fixtures include Liverpool (A), Fulham (H), and Newcastle (A).

Recent form has been concerning, with just 2 points against both Chelsea and Brighton, followed by only 1 point in the Manchester derby defeat. Notably, he was substituted at half-time in the United match, suggesting potential tactical or fitness concerns.

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) - £10.1m

Arsenal's star winger has fallen to £10.1m with 19.2% ownership. Saka shares the same fixture list as Rice, facing Manchester United away before hosting Leeds. His upcoming schedule mirrors his teammate's with Sunderland (H), Brentford (A), and Tottenham (H).

Saka's recent form shows limited minutes, playing just 23 minutes as a substitute against Bournemouth (4 points), 78 minutes against Liverpool (3 points), and only 33 minutes off the bench against Nottingham Forest (1 point). The reduced playing time is a significant concern for FPL managers.

Nick Woltemade (Newcastle) - £7.2m

The Newcastle forward has dropped to £7.2m with 15.3% ownership. Woltemade faces Aston Villa away in Gameweek 23, followed by Liverpool at home in Gameweek 24. His upcoming fixtures include Brentford (A), Tottenham (H), and Manchester City (A).

Recent appearances show limited opportunities, with just 10 minutes against Burnley and 12 minutes against Crystal Palace. However, he started against Leeds, playing 75 minutes and scoring 5 points, suggesting he may be working his way into the first team.

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) - £7.5m

The Crystal Palace striker has fallen to £7.5m with 10.6% ownership. Mateta faces Chelsea away in Gameweek 23, followed by Nottingham Forest at home in Gameweek 24. His upcoming fixtures include Brighton (A), Burnley (H), and Wolves (A).

Recent form shows consistent starts but poor returns, managing just 2 points in each of his last three matches against Newcastle, Aston Villa, and Sunderland. Despite playing full or near-full minutes, he's struggled to find the net.

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) - £7.6m

The West Ham forward has dropped to £7.6m with 8.1% ownership. Bowen faces Sunderland at home in Gameweek 23, followed by Chelsea away in Gameweek 24. His upcoming fixtures include Burnley (A), Manchester United (H), and Bournemouth (A).

Recent performances show mixed results with 4 points against Wolves, 2 points against Nottingham Forest, and 3 points in the recent victory over Spurs. Despite consistent starts and full minutes, his returns have been modest.

Low Ownership Price Falls

Several players with minimal ownership have also seen price drops: Keane (Everton) now £4.7m, Gusto (Chelsea) now £4.9m, Sousa (Aston Villa) now £3.8m, and Harriman-Annous (Arsenal) now £4.4m.

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