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Az's GW1 Team Selection | FPL 26/27

Aug 18, 2026 · 36m

Summary

The host outlines his Fantasy Premier League strategy, emphasizing a template-based approach to avoid early-season struggles. He details locked-in picks like King, Bruno Fernandes, Haaland, and Pedro, while analyzing high-value defenders such as Mohamedovic and Vuscovic based on DEFCON stats. The episode also covers midfield decisions involving Sabitzer versus Vertonghen and Solis, concluding with bench boost considerations and final squad adjustments for Game Week 1.

Topics discussed

Intro: FPL team strategy and template approach Locked GK: Guehi at Spurs Locked Mid/Att: Bruno Fernandes and Haaland Locked Attacker: Nicolas Jackson value Likely Starter: Amad Diallo vs Cunha Likely Starter: El Kholyi at Sunderland DEFCON Pick: Struijk at Leeds Arsenal Defence: Calafiori, White, and Saliba Midfield Punt: Wirtz vs Szoboszlai Arsenal Winger: Solanke over Martinelli Defensive Options: Richards vs Vavrovsik Bench Boost, Chips, and Final Team Thoughts
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