Fantasy Premier League 2018-19: 10 Forwards To Sign
Snap up these strikers to start your season with a bang.
Pitches are being prepared, players are getting into shape, and the first ball of the 2018-19 Premier League is just waiting to be kicked. The opening weekend is drawing ever closer and there isn't too much time left to prepare your Fantasy Premier League squad in time for the opening day.
Every fantasy manager can choose five defenders and five midfielders, but only three forwards. It can be exceptionally difficult to narrow down your options and find the right trio of goalscorers to lead your line, and it's vital to manage your budget effectively in this area rather than simply going all-in on the top three strikers and leaving yourself with little cash for the rest of your squad.
Strikers aren't always as consistent as midfielders, but can rack up huge individual scores in good games. A forward who nets a hat-trick, for example, can provide a crazy amount of fantasy points in a single weekend, so it's vital to spend money wisely in this area, focusing on players with high potential and favourable fixtures that give them the best possible chance of hitting the back of the net. With that in mind, here are ten of the best strikers for the new fantasy season.
10. Bobby Reid (Cardiff)
If you're looking for a cheap promoted forward to save a little cash in your lineup and offer plenty of potential for high points returns, Bobby Reid could be your man. The Cardiff City striker had endured a pretty poor career up until last season when he suddenly burst into form with Bristol City in the Championship, scoring 19 goals in 46 games and earning a £10 million move to Cardiff City.
The Welsh side weren't the most prolific outfit in the Championship last season, relying on multiple goalscorers like Callum Paterson, Joe Ralls, Kenneth Sohore, and Junior Hoilett rather than any one individual. Paterson was their top scorer in the league with 10 strikes, so Reid has been brought in to provide a significant goal threat for the side and will get plenty of chances to impress.
It remains to be seen how well he will take to the top flight, but he played well and scored a penalty when Bristol met Man City in the League Cup last season and is a very hard-working forward, which is just the sort of player Cardiff will need to survive in the Premier League.