By Eduard Bănulescu
⚡ Gameweek 1 Deadline Alert
- GW1 Deadline: Friday evening (before kickoff).
- Roster Constraint: 11 Starters + 5 Substitutes (Focus on 1★/2★ free cards + Assistant Manager multiplier).
- Target Contest: Free EPL🇬🇧-R1 Contest ($0 cost, 5.400 XFC rewards).
👉 Build Your Free GW1 Roster on FootballCoin Before Deadline
It always sneaks up on you, doesn’t it? The 26/27 fantasy Premier League season is about to start, and you’re not sure who to start. But you want to win, don’t you? You want to impress your friends with your managerial mastery?
I got you! I’ve been writing fantasy football guides for a decade. And although I can’t predict the future, as some have suggested, I think that I have in mind some player cards that will help you in Gameweek 1 of EPL fantasy football.
Need more? Here’s a guide I wrote with everything you need to know about fantasy Premier League this season and a full list of the bargain picks this season.
Now, knowledge is a powerful thing. But you’d best use it. Head over and join the free FootballCoin EPL contest.
My GW1 Fantasy Squad Reveal
As I told you before, my fantasy football selection never prioritises the stars, but also never forgets to consider them altogether.
Instead, I like to think about what my competitors might fail to consider. Who are the players that are likely to give you an advantage? Who are the youth players and veterans that aren’t being considered by most other managers?
With this in mind, and with the GW1 fixtures in front of me, here is my GW1 squad. Hope this will inspire you to make smart choices.
I’m playing a 5-4-1.
| Position | Player Name | Club | Card Tier | Why Included for GW1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Senne Lammens | Manchester United | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Clean sheet potential vs Hull |
| DEF 1 | Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool | 5★ | Passing, tackles, leads by example |
| DEF 2 | Jeremy Jacquet | Liverpool | 1★ / Free | Looking to make a meaningful debut |
| DEF 3 | Thomas Meunier | Sunderland | 4★ | Good fixture, eager to impress |
| DEF 4 | Abdukodir Khusanov | Manchester City | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Looking to become defensive leader |
| DEF 5 | Chadi Riad | Crystal Palace | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Ambitious, smart, looking to make a splash |
| MID 1 | Adam Wharton | Crystal Palace | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Top midfielder near peak form |
| MID 2 | Elliot Anderson | Manchester City | 4★ | Good, early fixture to settle him in |
| MID 3 | Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | 5★ | Corners, penalties, assists |
| MID 4 | Dominik Szoboszlai | Liverpool | 5★ | Creative engine of a revamped Liverpool |
| FW | Erling Haaland | Manchester City | 5★ | Best striker in the world atm |
| AM | Wayne Rooney | Retired AM | 5★ | A 5* Assistant Manager is a must-have |
3 Must-Have “Sleeper Picks” for GW1
Everything can change in a moment! Injuries, squad rotation, or a mystery trip to Spain can derail your squad selection.
Here are my 3 “sleeper picks,” players that I want you to keep an eye on ahead of GW1 of the Fantasy Premier League in FootballCoin.
- Robin Roefs (Proven Shotstopper): Consistent performer last season. Good, early fixture against Ipswich
- Johan Manzambi (Midfield Creator): Great dribbler, powerful in the air, eager to impress on his debut
- Brian Brobbey (Athletic Forward): Battering ram of a striker. Found form late last season. Good chance to score against Ipswich
Final Checklist Before Deadline
- Double-check your starting line-up 60 minutes ahead of the FootballCoin contest’s starting time
- Make sure you have a 5*-rated Assistant Manager in your squad (it’ll give you 15 automatic points)
- Refresh your memory with my EPL fantasy guide and budget pick matrix
🚀 Ready to enter your lineup? Lock In Your Free GW1 Team on FootballCoin Now
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