Who to pick, who to avoid - your team's FPL assets ranked

What the report says

BBC Sport Football published a Fantasy Premier League guide ranking the best and worst assets from all 20 Premier League clubs ahead of the 2026-27 season start on Friday 21 August. The piece is based on selections from four FPL experts — Pras, FPL Heisenberg, Gianni Buttice and Holly Shand — who each identified a talisman, a differential pick and a player to avoid for every team.

The early rankings highlight established defenders and forwards as the safest routes into several squads. Among the examples cited, Arsenal’s Gabriel is presented as a premium defensive option, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins as a leading forward pick after a summer of squad changes, and Brentford’s Igor Thiago as a high-upside talisman following a prolific scoring campaign. Other recommended differentials include Bournemouth’s Adrien Truffert, Brighton’s Luka Vuskovic and Chelsea defender Levi Colwill, all framed as lower-owned choices with potential value if they secure regular minutes.

The article also flags players the experts would avoid because of price, competition for places or uncertainty over minutes. Those mentioned include Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, Bournemouth striker Evanilson and Brighton forward Georginio Rutter. As a broader point, the guide reflects how FPL managers often balance proven output against budget, ownership and expected role, especially as clubs adjust lineups after transfers and injuries before the opening deadline.