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Baker's FPL Draft and Spurs Chat | The FPL Wire | Fantasy Premier League Tips 2025/26

Aug 11, 2025
In a lively discussion, Baker reveals his light-on-strikers draft strategy and explores the rising potential of Spurs for the upcoming season. They analyze pre-season performances, debating the strategic choices of key players like Porro, Saka, and Bruno. The conversation also dives into selecting reliable defenders amidst injury concerns and rotation risks. With humor and expert insights, they emphasize the importance of adapting FPL strategies based on player performances and upcoming fixtures. It's a must-listen for fantasy football enthusiasts!
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ADVICE

Wait Until Post-Community Shield

  • Keep collecting pre-season info but avoid finalising until last confirmations like press codes and Community Shield are out.
  • Use the days after the Community Shield to lock decisions and trim permutations before GW1.
INSIGHT

Van Der Ven Faces Heavy Minutes Management

  • Thomas Frank's rotation plans mean Van der Ven's minutes will be managed heavily when Europe starts.
  • Danso may become the 'European specialist', boosting Van der Ven's GW1 value but hurting multi-week reliability.
ADVICE

Choose Two Set-And-Forget Defenders

  • Prioritise two set-and-forget defenders to capture high DEFCON floors rather than juggling many rotating defenders.
  • Consider simpler defensive templates rather than complex rotation juggling to raise your team's weekly floor.
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