FPL Price Shifts: Saka, Chalobah Increase While Gabriel Drops

The latest Fantasy Premier League (FPL) updates reveal significant price movements among players as squads are optimized for the incoming festive match schedule. In total, 19 players experienced price changes: five raised in value and 14 saw their prices drop.

Price Increases

• Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) – £10.2m: Saka’s consistency this season has earned him a rise to £10.2m. Despite some rotation, he scored six points against Brentford and four points against Aston Villa. With a total of 107 points and 18.9% ownership, he remains a premium choice. Upcoming matches against Wolves, Everton, and Brighton present varied opportunities.
• Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea) – £5.3m: Chalobah showed great value at £5.3m, with a recent 11-point haul against Bournemouth. He has a total of 113 points and 11.8% ownership. His current form includes matches against Arsenal with nine points and a one-point performance against Leeds. Chelsea’s next fixtures are against Everton, Newcastle, and Aston Villa.
• Matty Cash (Aston Villa) – £4.8m: Cash’s price has increased to £4.8m following a strong performance against Arsenal, earning nine points. He also scored six points against Wolves and four against Brighton. With a total of 95 points and 8.3% ownership, his upcoming fixtures against West Ham, Manchester United, and Chelsea are mixed.
• Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton) – £5.1m: The Everton midfielder’s price rose after a remarkable 16-point return against Nottingham Forest. He has 18 total points and an ownership of 6.4%. Challenging matches against Chelsea, Arsenal, and Burnley loom ahead.
• Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City) – £5.9m: Gvardiol increased to £5.9m after a solid 12-point performance against Sunderland. With a total of 153 points and only 6.3% ownership, he is offering value in City’s upcoming matches against Crystal Palace, West Ham, and Nottingham Forest.

Price Decreases

• Gabriel (Arsenal) – £6.2m: Gabriel has decreased to £6.2m due to a thigh injury that has kept him out of the last three matches. With 126 points and 16.0% ownership, managers are moving away from him amid injury concerns.
• Pedro Porro (Tottenham) – £5.3m: Despite regular appearances, Porro has seen a price drop to £5.3m after uninspiring performances. His total points stand at 109 with an ownership of 14.6%. Tottenham’s upcoming fixtures are against Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, and Crystal Palace.
• Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) – £6.6m: Fernandez’s price has dropped to £6.6m due to a series of poor returns. He scored just two points against both Arsenal and Leeds, and three against Bournemouth, leading managers to seek alternative midfield options. His total points are at 146 with 13.2% ownership.

Low Ownership Price Falls

Several players with ownership below 5% also saw price reductions:

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