FPL Price Update: Chalobah and Enzo Surge, O’Reilly Drops
Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are adjusting their strategies as recent price changes impact key player values. This update highlights the movements of four notable players surrounding Gameweek 23.
Price Updates: Rising and Falling Values
Chalobah Climbs to £5.6m
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has seen his price rise to £5.6 million. This increase follows a series of strong defensive performances. With an ownership of 19.1%, Chalobah has played the entire match in three consecutive games, earning scores of 4 points against Manchester City, 3 against Fulham, and an impressive 8 points in a clean sheet victory against Brentford.
Chalobah’s future fixtures appear promising, as Chelsea prepares to face:
- Crystal Palace (Home)
- West Ham (Away)
- Wolves (Home)
- Leeds (Away)
- Burnley (Home)
This upcoming schedule could yield multiple clean sheets, enhancing his appeal for FPL managers.
Enzo Fernandez Reaches £6.6m
Alongside Chalobah, Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has also risen in value to £6.6 million. Despite inconsistent performances, with ownership at 12.4%, he scored 11 points in one match against Manchester City. However, he only managed 1 point against Fulham before being substituted and scored 6 points in the Brentford match.
Similar to Chalobah, Enzo’s fixtures look favorable, and he may capitalize on defensive contributions as per the new CBIRT scoring system.
O’Reilly Drops to £5.1m
On the other side, Manchester City’s defender Matt O’Reilly has dropped to £5.1 million due to a significant decrease in playing time. Owned by 7.7% of managers, O’Reilly started against Chelsea but has since seen his minutes cut drastically. He recorded just 2 points in that match, 1 point against Brighton, and negative points in a 45-minute outing against Manchester United.
O’Reilly faces tough upcoming matches with:
- Wolves (Away)
- Tottenham (Home)
- Liverpool (Away)
- Fulham (Home)
- Newcastle (Away)
Given his reduced involvement in Pep Guardiola’s squad, he poses a risky option for managers despite the decreased price.
Jacob Murphy Falls to £5.9m
Newcastle midfielder Jacob Murphy has also experienced a price drop to £5.9 million. However, he remains less appealing, with ownership levels currently at only 0.7% among Fantasy managers.
Key Insights for Fantasy Managers
- Chalobah and Enzo benefit from an upcoming fixture swing and consistent performances.
- Chalobah is a budget-friendly option, especially for clean sheets.
- O’Reilly’s falling price reflects his reduced game time, which poses a risk for Fantasy teams.
FPL managers should keep a close watch on these changes. Staying updated on player performance is vital for making informed decisions as the season progresses.
