Uncover the Ultimate Fantasy Premier League 2023/24 Bargains: Unleashing the Secrets for a Winning Season!

The highly anticipated return of Fantasy Premier League is here, signaling the revival of rivalries. The latest edition, 2023/24, made its grand comeback on Wednesday, captivating football enthusiasts nationwide as they enthusiastically assemble their dream squads.

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As there are unlimited opportunities for changes leading up to the opening game of the season on August 11, many fans will be busy making adjustments and decisions on the beaches.

Now that the player prices have been revealed, it is time to grab your calculators and determine who you can afford, as well as identify the players who will provide the best value for money.

We runs through the talking points as the game is launched for another year...

Is Haaland maybe too expensive this year?

Content: With Erling Haaland's anticipated price increase, it is quite overwhelming to witness a player commanding a staggering £14.0m fee. Considering his noteworthy tally of 36 goals in the previous season, it becomes evident that the Manchester City striker is an indispensable asset for any team in the upcoming summer. Nonetheless, this situation prompts significant concerns regarding the allocation of the remaining funds.

Is the combined transfer of Haaland and Harry Kane (£12.5m) considered excessively expensive? Kane's potential departure from Tottenham to a European club would eliminate that concern, but when considering Trent Alexander-Arnold's inflated price (£8.0m), you might end up allocating approximately a third of your budget towards these three players.

Choices, choices...

Is Salah worth it when others are cheaper?

Players like Marcus Rashford (£9.0m), Bukayo Saka (£8.5m), Bruno Fernandes (£8.5m), Jack Grealish (£7.5m), and even Kevin De Bruyne (£10.5m) have the potential to deliver impressive returns.

So is the best option to go with Salah and make part of your midfield weaker? Or get several of the £7-10m options across the board and maximise your options?

Midfield bargains...

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On FPL launch day, what most people eagerly anticipate is the repositioning of goal getters from forwards to midfielders. We can take examples from a few years ago, such as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Kai Havertz.

This year, once again, Havertz (£7.5m) presents another option. FPL acknowledges the German's transfer from Chelsea to Arsenal and the potential for a midfield role under Mikel Arteta's management this season.

Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo (£6.5m) has also transitioned from a forward to a midfielder. With Ivan Toney serving a ban for his betting charge until January, the Frenchman will need to step up in his absence.

During the summer, Brennan Johnson (£6.0m) also made the switch from a forward to a midfielder. The Nottingham Forest player had an impressive debut season, scoring eight goals, and could potentially surpass that tally this year. However, with a difficult start to the season for Steve Cooper's team, Johnson may be a more viable signing later in the season.

And there are those who excelled last season who could be considered as bargains in midfield. Put Bruno Fernandes and Martin Odegaard (both priced at £8.5m) in that category, along with Kaoru Mitoma (£6.5m). All three midfielders were expected to have much higher price tags after their impressive performances last season and should be targeted, especially considering the promising starts to the season that Arsenal, Brighton, and Manchester United have had.

Are Botman and Estupinan the go-to defenders?

Content: With proper budgeting, the Newcastle player has the potential to be a cost-effective and reliable starter for a defensively strong team. The performances of Pervis Estupinan and Oleksandr Zinchenko during the previous season, priced at £5.0m, have made them appealing choices. It is somewhat unexpected that they are priced lower than Luke Shaw, Reece James, and Ben Chilwell, all priced at £5.5m.

Who are the top picks from the newly-promoted teams?

Neco Williams was a popular pick for Nottingham Forest last year. This year, Amari'i Bell from Luton Town, priced at £4.0m, is considered an early option. Jordan Beyer from Burnley, also priced at £4.0m, is another viable choice for regular game time.

Looking ahead, Carlton Morris (£5.5m) and Elijah Adebayo (£5.0m) from Luton are likely to be the most dangerous goal scorers.

Burnley is likely to maintain their attacking style of football under Vincent Kompany, with Conor Roberts (£4.5m) showcasing his ability as a goal-scoring defender. In addition, midfielder Manuel Benson (£5.5m) is known for his penchant for spectacular plays. For individuals seeking to bring in expensive strikers, Sheffield United's Iliman Ndiaye (£5.5m) could help offset the costs.

The opening weekend games

Here's the first round of fixtures for the 2023/24 Premier League season:

Friday August 11

Burnley vs Manchester City - kick-off 8pm, live on We

Saturday August 12

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest - kick-off 12.30pm

Bournemouth vs West Ham - kick-off 3pm

Brighton vs Luton - kick-off 3pm

Everton vs Fulham - kick-off 3pm

Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace - kick-off 3pm

Newcastle vs Aston Villa - kick-off 5.30pm, live on We

Sunday August 13

Brentford vs Tottenham - kick-off 2pm, live on We

Chelsea vs Liverpool - kick-off 4.30pm, live on We

Monday August 14

Manchester United vs Wolves - kick-off 8pm, live on We