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Insights, transfer ideas, captaincy calls and analysis from the FPL Cheat Sheet team.
September MOTM Winner Crowned & Our Early GW6 Wildcard Strategy
The September winner in our FPL Cheat Sheet mini-league has been crowned! We also break down our early GW6 Wildcard strategy for the international break, focusing on building team value before finalizing the squad.
FPL GW5 Transfer Special: How to Handle João Pedro, Elanga, Thiago & O'Reilly
Flagged injuries and rotation fears causing GW5 panic? We ran João Pedro, Anthony Elanga, Igor Thiago, and Nico O'Reilly through the FPL Cheat Sheet Solver to deliver the mathematically optimal hold and transfer strategies
2026/27 New Signings Deep Dive: Targetable Assets, Differential Gems & Traps to Avoid
A team-by-team breakdown of every major transfer, loan return, and new arrival using FPL Cheat Sheet expected points (xP) and xStart% data.
Forwards Deep Dive: The Haaland Budget Dilemma, Elite Value Picks & Differential Gems
Navigate the 2026/27 Forward market with our data-first deep dive into every price bracket. From Haaland's captaincy dominance to McBurnie's budget value, we trust the algorithm so you can win your mini-league.
Midfield Deep Dive: Premium Assets, Value Engines, and the "DefCon" Meta
Unlock the ultimate FPL midfield strategy for the 2026/27 season with our raw, data-backed analysis . We break down if Bruno Fernandes is worth his £12.0m price tag , reveal why Bryan Mbeumo is a non-negotiable value engine , and expose hidden 'DefCon' differential gems . Dive into our algorithm-driven guide to discover elite value engines, low-ownership differentials, and the crucial tactics you need to dominate Gameweek 1
FPL Gameweek 1 Defender Guide: Algorithmic Locks, Arsenal Injury Chaos & The 4.0m Bench Boost Hack
Master the defensive data for FPL Gameweek 1! We break down every price bracket, expose trap options with low expected starts, and reveal the ultimate 4.0m bench boost hack to give you a massive algorithmic edge.
The Ultimate GW1 Goalkeeper Guide: Strategies, Price Brackets, and Rotation Pairs
Struggling to lock in your Gameweek 1 goalkeeper? Stop tinkering with gut feelings and let the numbers guide you. Our FPL Cheat Sheet data deep-dive reveals the optimal strategies across every price bracket—from the best premium set-and-forget options to the ultimate 4.5m rotation pairings. We also highlight the danger of the "promoted team trap" and reveal how to perfectly navigate the opening fixture swings.
Join the Official FPL Cheat Sheet League (And Win the Ultimate Bragging Rights)
The official FPL Cheat Sheet mini-league is live! Join for free and compete for exclusive, fully customized "Manager of the Month" shirts provided by Tifosi.se. League code: am2ikl.