FML FPL - Fantasy Premier League Podcast Budget FPL Picks: Please Tell Me Why, Do We Build Castles in the Sky?
Aug 12, 2025
Dive into the treasure hunt for budget FPL gems! Discover the hidden value of affordable forwards and midfielders, while grappling with the risks of low-cost picks. The hosts explore the unpredictable world of defenders and analyze the potential of young talents. With a dash of humor and candid insights, they tackle transfer strategies and the impact of managerial changes. Engaging listener interactions add to the fun, making it an entertaining journey through Fantasy Premier League's challenges and opportunities.
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Start Budget Forwards With Safety
- Start budget forwards with low-risk nailed options rather than high-upside gambles for Gameweek 1.
- Use safer picks (e.g., Danny Welbeck) to hold funds until transfer-window clarity arrives.
Avoid Two High-Risk Punts Simultaneously
- Don’t double up on two high-risk budget punts at kickoff to avoid needing an early wildcard.
- Reserve one high-risk spot and use remaining budget on safer starters.
Sarr's Unique Upside Among Budget Forwards
- Ismaïla Sarr offers genuine brace potential and open-play upside that many other same-price forwards lack.
- He became more reliable once coached into an off-ball role that maximises his strengths.