Fantasy Premier League 2018-19: 10 Tips For A Successful Season
8. Value! Value! Value!
The key concept of any fantasy game is value, but some people tend to misunderstand what this word actually means. It's not just about finding cheap players who can supply a good amount of points; it's all about the amount of points a player can provide in relation to his price.
Mohamed Salah, for example, is the most expensive player in the game right now at £13m, but last season he racked up almost 100 points more than Kevin De Bruyne, who is priced at £10m. Mathematically speaking, though Salah costs more, he still provides better value than De Bruyne because you're getting more points per million spent.
A clearer example would be a comparison between Christian Eriksen and Eden Hazard. Eriksen (£9.5m) earned 199 points last season, while Hazard (£10.5) earned 173. Not only is Eriksen cheaper, he's also providing more points and a lot more value.
Of course, football is unpredictable and this season won't play out the same way the last one did, but last season's stats do at least provide a decent starting point in helping to work out a player's potential value. The key to fantasy is to make the most of your budget, trying to get the most points possible for every million you spend.