The new Premier League season means one thing for Fantasy Premier League players. We’ve been tinkering with the team for another year.
Whether they’re trying to spend cash on stars like Mohamed Salah or Erling Haaland or find discriminatory gems, the 2025/26 campaign will see managers from around the world building a team of 15 with a £100 million limit and winning each mini-league.
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The manager will chock up and trade teams until August 15th, when Liverpool begins Game Week 1 with Bournemouth.
To see who will be starring in the next 10 months, X’s AI tool Grok predicted who will perform best in each of the 20 Premier League sides, and how many points they will accumulate over the season.
AI predicts the best 2025/26 FPL players for each Premier League club
AI predicts the best FPL players for each Premier League club | |||
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club | player | FPL Cost | Prediction points |
Arsenal | silly | £10 million | 230–250 |
Aston Villa | Ollie Watkins | £9 million | 180–200 |
Bournemouth | Antoine Semegno | £7 million | 160–180 |
Brentford | Kevin’s damage | £7 million | 140–160 |
Brighton | Kaoru Mitoma | £6.5 million | 160–180 |
Burnley | Hannibal Mejbri | 5m | 110–130 |
Chelsea | Call Palmer | £10.5 million | 220–240 |
Crystal Palace | Back seat | £7.5 million | 170–190 |
Everton | Jordan Pickford | £5.5 million | 130–150 |
Flam | Antony Robinson | 5m | 120–140 |
Leeds | Joel Pillow | £5.5 million | 110–130 |
Liverpool | Mohamed is wrong | £14.5 million | 300–320 |
Manchester City | Erling Haaland | £14 million | 240–260 |
Manchester United | Matheus Cunha | £7.5 million | 170–190 |
Newcastle United | Alexander Isaac | £10.5 million | 200–220 |
Nottingham Forest | Chris Wood | £7.5 million | 150–170 |
Sunderland | Simon Adingra | £5.5 million | 100–120 |
Tottenham | Dominique Solanke | £7.5 million | 160–180 |
West Ham | Jarrod Bowen | £8 million | 150–170 |
Wolves | Jorgenstrandlersen | £6.5 million | 120–140 |
Arsenal – Bukayosaka
Prediction Points: 230–250
The list will be launched by Arsenal star Bukayosaka. He received an injury campaign last year, where he scored just 127 points during the season.
Saka scored 226 points with 16 goals and 12 assists on 23/24, describing him as a “consistent FPL asset.”
Arsenal signing a clinical striker like Viktor Gyoker could increase Saka’s chances of help, his price is £10 million, and the penalty-taking role will help him become a reliable choice and earn him up to 250 points.
Aston Villa – Ollie Watkins
Prediction Points: 180–200
The guaranteed goals for the entire season are what you would normally get from Aston Villa Striker Ollie Watkins, a price of £9 million on 25/26.
AI predicts Watkins will record a similar distance of 186 24/7 tally, and he says it is “Villa’s Key Asset.”
Bournemouth – Antoine Semegno
Prediction Points: 160–180
After surpassing the XG and XA, he scored 165 points on 24/25.
His breakout FPL season will be the one to him as Bournemouth’s offensive output (top five goals scored on 2024/25) supports 8-10 goals and 5-7 assists potential.
Brentford – Kevin Damage
Prediction Points: 140–160
Forward Kevin Shade was able to take over as Brentford’s main FPL asset this season.
Grok says he can register up to 160 points for the season, assuming Schade is appropriate and will become the main man.
Brighton – Kaoru Mitoma
Prediction Points: 160–180
Winger Kaoru Mitoma scored his highest FPL of 145 points last season, peaking between GameWeeks 21-26, earning four goals and three double-digit means.
Japan International is selling for £6.5 million this time, and could be a wise pick, especially as AI predicts it will get even better at 25/26 with up to 180 points.
Burnley – Hannibal Maebli
Prediction Points: 110–130
As a promotional aspect, Burnley could find it difficult to compete, but he may still have FPL gems at a low price.
Midfielder Hannibal Mabri is supported by Claret’s best FPL performer with up to 130 points, with four goals, four assists, 15 bonus points and even tackle points for lower teams.
Chelsea – Cole Palmer
Prediction Points: 220–240
Cole Palmer, the second most expensive midfielder behind a particular Mohamed Salah, has scored over 200 points in the past two seasons.
AI says his four goal displays and outstanding performance capabilities such as Brighton make him a top FPL asset. The role of Penalty Taker and Chelsea as creative hubs ensures a high return.
Crystal Palace – Cheap King
Prediction Points: 170–190
Assuming Eberechi Eze remains at Selhurst Park beyond the transfer period, he could become the main man in Crystal Palace’s FPL.
The midfielder, who was attacked 24/7, “161 points and price rise to £7.5 million reflects his growing influence.” AI has backed Eze, earning 10-12 goals and 8-10 assists.
Everton – Jordan Pickford
Prediction Point: 130-150
One of the most popular goalkeepers in the FPL is Jordan Pickford, with Everton’s shot stopper being the top-priced keeper at £5.5 million alongside David Raya, Ederson and Alison Becker.
The haul of over 150 people is the reason for Pickford’s high prices, and he is once again supported by becoming Toffee’s top asset.
Fulham – Antony Robinson
Prediction Points: 120–140
Fulham’s left-back Antony Robinson is extremely popular 24/7, with only returning managers this season to £5 million.
His offensive mindset and defensive contributions at Craven Cottage make him “exceptional.” AI says 140 points of distance could be possible with 2-3 goals, 4 assists and six or more clean sheets.
Leeds – Joel Pillow
Prediction Points: 110–130
Leeds United attacker Joel Pillow has been helping him move into the Premier League with 19 goals in 46 appearances last season.
It’s a manager that costs just £5.5 million and is cheap for a striker. White people can rely on pillows for returns in the final third, and are projected to score over 100 points.
Liverpool – Mohamed Salah
Prediction Points: 300–320
Mohamed Salah recorded 344 points last season, more than any other player, after receiving 19 assists 24/7 and providing 19 assists 24/7.
At £14.5 million, the most expensive player in the game, the Egyptian King is being supported to produce similar FPL numbers again for the Reds. The top assets known as the “FPL”, his captain’s charm, and Liverpool’s title contending form ensure large-scale hauling.”
Manchester City – Erlinghaland
Prediction Points: 240–260
Still, the most expensive forward at £14 million, Erling Haaland is projected to be on the FPL chart on the New Look Man City side of Pep Guardiola.
The Norwegian raced from the trap with multiple hat-tricks last season, but finished with 181 points later in the season.
Groke thinks he will improve that number this year, saying, “The predicted 22 or more goals and city bounce back season will make him chased Sarah with bonus points, but he will make him a must-have.”
Manchester United – Matteus Cunya
Prediction Points: 170–190
Signed by Marquis Summer, Matheus Cunha is predicted to hit the ground running at Old Trafford after his transfer from the Wolf.
“Combined with Cunha’s reclassification as a midfielder (£7.5 million), 15 goals and eight assists in 2024/25, he will become United’s top asset.” The Brazilian adds that he can challenge Bruno Fernandez for the set piece of Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system.
Newcastle United – Alexander Isaac
Prediction Points: 200–220
Offering Alexander Isaac is a Newcastle player beyond the summer transfer window, and he has become the top FPL man for Magpies.
Isaac’s “penalty-taking and Newcastle offensive setup, labeled “Premium Pick” at a cost of £10.5 million, suggests 18-20 goals, comparable to Haaland and Sarah.
Nottingham Forest – Chris Wood
Prediction Points: 150–170
Nottingham Forest Striker Chris Wood has risen 24/7 for the new season to £7.5 million in FPL manager.
Grok supported the wood to hit double digits of Premier League goals again, bringing up to 170 points of predicted distance.
Sunderland – Simon Adintra
Prediction Points: 100–120
Playoff winner Sunderland has been spending cash this summer ahead of his Premier League return, and one of their new additions, Simon Adintra, is backed by their top FPL scorers.
The manager was only £5.5 million, and the former Brighton winger managed to reach around 120 points “assuming seven goals, three assists and 20 bonus points.”
Tottenham – Dominique Solanke
Prediction Points: 160–180
Tottenham striker Dominix Solanke is set to become a popular pick at the final third of £7.5 million.
Under new manager Thomas Frank, Solanke is being supported to dramatically improve 24/7
Transport of 108 points. Assuming 15 goals, 5 assists, 30 bonus points and 30 appearance points, he managed to reach 180.
West Ham – Jarrod Bowen
Prediction Points: 150–170
One of the most eye-catching position changes of this year has seen West Ham’s Star Jarrod Bowen move forward.
Previously as a midfielder, Bowen will bring the manager back to £8 million, but he has consistently generated returns and is supported to do so again. With 141, 206, 145, 182, 182 and 193 points hauling over the past five seasons, the Irons captain is predicted to become the top man again.
Wolf – Jorgenstrandlersen
Prediction Points: 120–140
Finishing the list is wolf striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.
After sealing off a permanent move from Celta Vigo, Strand Larsen becomes the “focus of the attack” and “surprise it will remain “injured and take advantage of the wolves’ relatively favorable fixtures when the opening game reaches 140 points a year.
