Fantasy Premier League tips: The 30 best bargains you should sign for your team
Which players could be the rough diamonds you need to win your mini-leagues?
It's that time of year again as the Fantasy Premier League is up and running once more.
Managers around the world will be trying to build an FPL squad using the £100million budget handed to them.
They will want to pick some of the world-class talents available, even if they're all very expensive.
This means bosses need to pick up the odd bargain to balance their 15-man selection.
It can be tricky as you want a cheap star but also need them to step up should one of your main men fall foul, whether it be through injury, suspension, or just rotation.
So, who are the best Fantasy Premier League bargains this season? Find out below.
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Goalkeepers
Mathew Ryan (Brighton) - £4.5m
The Australian goalkeeper has showcased his talents in the Premier League and is a reliable option at a low fee.
Under new manager Graham Potter you would expect improvements from the Seagulls and that hopefully means more clean sheets for Ryan.
Angus Gunn (Southampton) - £4.5m
The ex-Manchester City goalkeeper became a regular for the Saints at the end of the 2018/19 campaign.
He looks set to continue as Ralph Hasenhuttl's No.1 so could be a useful player to have in rotation with a top shot-stopper.
Rui Patricio (Wolves) - £5m
Nuno Espirito Santo's side almost gatecrashed the top six in their first season back in the Premier League.
With some reinforcements they could do similar in 2019/20 and Patricio is the reliable goalkeeper to help them do just that.
He will want more than the nine clean sheets he claimed last year, though.
Defenders
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Crystal Palace) - £5.5m
This could be even better when his move to Manchester United goes through.
He's already an outstanding defensive full-back and if he can develop a better game in the final third then the Red Devils could have an outrageous talent on their hands.
FPL managers, meanwhile, could have a tonne of points.
Michael Keane (Everton) - £5.5m
One of the best players in the Premier League when it comes to winning aerial duels, the Toffees ace hasn't quite got amongst the goals as he might have liked in previous campaigns.
When Burnley were promoted to the top-flight in 2015/16 he netted five times and could hit those heights again if he stays injury free.
Ben Chilwell (Leicester City) - £5.5m
Now a fully fledged England international, the Foxes ace got four assists last season but didn't get on the scoresheet once.
Another season of development might see those figures increase in 2019/20 and if so you'll want him in your team.
Luke Shaw (Manchester United) - £5.5m
He's still not quite the player he looked like he could become as a teenager but in a decent season he proved effective in terms of goal contributions.
With Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's feet firmly under the table he may well kick on like Chilwell.
Matt Ritchie (Newcastle) - £5.5m
Listed as a defender this season, we reckon he's more likely to move forward into midfield again under whoever replaces Rafael Benitez.
This means he's likely to earn more points than ever before given he can now get extra marks for clean sheets.
Fabian Schar (Newcastle United) - £5m
Another Magpies star you might want to consider is Swiss ace Schar.
Last season he notched some sensational goals and was a real rock at the back too. Hopefully the uncertainty around the club won't affect him too much.
Max Aarons (Norwich City) - £4.5m
Wanted by numerous clubs now, Aarons will be a bargain even if he stays with the Canaries.
He won't get anything like the two goals and six assists he claimed in the Championship but if he gets close you will have got decent haul from a cheap player.
Jan Bednarek (Southampton) - £4.5m
Finally proving himself under Hasenhuttl, Bednarek's next move will be to get into dangerous areas at set-pieces.
The Polish ace is an excellent aerial combatant and could add goals to his game in 2019/20.
Ryan Fredericks (West Ham) - £4.5m
The pacy full-back finally settled in east London towards the end of last year.
He's looking more involved in the final third and should see a big jump in production this season.
Midfielders
Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) - £6m
Villa's skipper and midfield maestro, he's guaranteed goals and assists as he targets a spot in Gareth Southgate's Euro 2020 squad.
He could really hit his straps with wise additions by manager Dean Smith around him and an injury free campaign.
Dwight McNeil (Burnley) - £6m
He's not the most glamorous pick in the world given his current club but he fits the team perfectly at a young age and he's reaping the rewards.
McNeil quietly racked up nine goal contributions and will no doubt get more next season as he plays more often under Sean Dyche having established himself fully.
Harvey Barnes (Leicester) - £6m
He didn't quite make the impact many thought he would having returned from a fine loan spell with West Brom.
Barnes will have learnt from his Premier League experiences at the end of last season, though, and could be primed for a breakout season.
Naby Keita (Liverpool) - £6m
Many feel the Guinea international didn't quite show his full repertoire last season having contributed goals and assists aplenty while with RB Leipzig.
It's been a steep learning curve at Anfield but he looked to be improving before injury curtailed his campaign in 2018/19.
If he sparks into form you will want to have him stashed in your squad.
Miguel Almiron (Newcastle) - £6m
Starring for Paraguay at the Copa America will do him the world of good after a promising start to life on Tyneside.
We could see big things from him at St James' Park if things really click.
Emil Buendia (Norwich) - £6m
The Argentine winger was a hit in the Championship with eight goals and 12 assists for the title winners.
Four of the goals he created were from set-pieces which should tempt you in.
Phil Foden (Manchester City) - £5.5m
With David Silva now officially leaving at the end of 2019/20, it's a fair bet Foden will be get a lot more time on the pitch. He's a risk but one which could pay off.
Onel Hernandez (Norwich) - £5.5m
On the opposite flank to Buendia, Hernandez got eight goals and nine assists in the second tier and while a similar output can't be expected he could get you some cheap points.
Marco Stiepermann (Norwich) - £5.5m
If the German quickly gets his relationship with Teemu Pukki up to speed again then Norwich and FPL players will be laughing all the way to glory.
Joao Moutinho (Wolves) - £5.5m
It took the Portuguese ace a while to get going last season but ended with eight assists, his highest total in several years. He's worth another punt.
Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) - £5m
Whether from crosses or set-pieces, the midfielder is a dangerman and might be the Blades best hope in some games.
Declan Rice (West Ham) - £5m
Who would bet against the young England international getting a few more goals in 2019/20? Not us. He is an almost certain starter but don't expect him to get many assists.
Leander Dendoncker (Wolves) - £4.5m
Another aerially dominant ace, the Belgian quietly became a top pick at Wolves last term and could well up his production this season.
Forwards
Chris Wood (Burnley) - £6.5m
You might not believe it but the New Zealand international got 10 goals last term and with McNeil out wide for a full campaign he might get even more in 2019/20.
Gerard Deulofeu (Watford) - £6.5m
Now a forward in FPL, Deulofeu is set to partner Troy Deeney up top again for the Hornets.
He's another player who will be dreaming of an injury free year to help him reach the next level.
Diogo Jota (Wolves) - £6.5m
The Portuguese star did well alongside Raul Jimenez and while there is a chance Wolves could bring in another forward he's likely to get minutes off the bench if not as a starter.
Danny Ings (Southampton) - £6m
Struck down by injuries at unfortunate times, Ings seems like he suits Hasenhuttl's football.
He could get back to his best under the Austrian if he stays fit.
Jonathan Kodija (Aston Villa) - £5.5m
If you're going all-out with your team and need a dirt cheap third forward, the Ivorian might well be your man.
Tammy Abraham isn't likely to return on loan but Wesley Moraes has arrived so he won't start most matches but as a substitute he might pop up with goals and points.