Three Price Changes Hit FPL Managers on New Year's Day

Fantasy Premier League managers wake up to three price changes on January 1st, with one defender rising and two players falling in value as the winter transfer window opens.

Price Rises ⬆️

James Tarkowski (Everton) - £5.6m

The Everton centre-back has climbed to £5.6m following consistent performances for the Toffees. Tarkowski has been a reliable starter, playing the full 90 minutes in his last three fixtures against Arsenal (3 points), Burnley (8 points), and Nottingham Forest (8 points). His recent form includes two clean sheets from three games, with Everton keeping shutouts against Burnley and Forest while conceding just once to Arsenal.

Looking ahead, Tarkowski faces a mixed fixture run with Brentford (H), Wolves (H), and Aston Villa (A) in his next three gameweeks. The home fixtures against Brentford and Wolves present decent opportunities for defensive returns, though Villa away could prove more challenging.

Price Falls ⬇️

Matty Cash (Aston Villa) - £4.8m

Cash has dropped to £4.8m and is currently suspended until January 3rd, making him unavailable for Villa's immediate fixtures. His recent performances have been disappointing, managing just 2 points against Manchester United and 1 point versus Chelsea before missing the Arsenal defeat entirely. The suspension timing is particularly poor given Villa's upcoming fixtures against Nottingham Forest (A), Crystal Palace (H), and Everton (A).

The right-back's absence comes at a crucial time when Villa need defensive stability, and his price drop reflects both the suspension and underwhelming recent returns.

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) - £5.0m

The young Arsenal midfielder has fallen to £5.0m, though with just 0.1% ownership, this affects very few managers. His minimal selection percentage suggests limited first-team opportunities under Mikel Arteta.

Low Ownership Price Falls

Nwaneri's price drop to £5.0m represents the only low ownership change today, affecting virtually no Fantasy managers given his negligible selection rate.

For the latest price predictions and transfer insights, check https://www.fantasyfootballfix.com/price/ to stay ahead of tomorrow's potential changes.