Unveiling the Ultimate FPL 2023/24 Picks: From Rashford to Haaland, Prepare to Dominate!

The FPL landscape has undergone a transformation, now emphasizing the utilization of artificial intelligence to aid in crucial decision-making regarding team selection.

In this article, we have employed the advanced AI Points Predictions by Fantasy Football Hub to create the optimal FPL team for Gameweek 1. This selection takes into account the players' projected points over the initial five gameweeks.

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Goalkeeper

Ederson (£5.5m) - 22.5 Predicted Points

Defenders

Gabriel, priced at £5.0m, is anticipated to accumulate an impressive 20.2 Predicted Points.

Gabriel offers the safest option to access the Arsenal defense, which managed to maintain 14 clean sheets during the previous season. Generally, full-backs are more desirable than center-backs in terms of Fantasy Premier League (FPL), but Gabriel brings an added goal-scoring threat with a tally of 10 league goals in three seasons for Arsenal. Among defenders, he was positioned third in terms of shots taken last season, reaching a total of 32. John Stones (£5.5m) is projected to accumulate 22.5 points.

John Stones of Manchester City has the potential to play in a different position this season after ending the previous campaign as a defensive midfielder in Pep Guardiola's system. In the 2022/23 season, he managed to contribute four attacking returns in 1,844 minutes, showing his immense potential if he can increase his game time in the upcoming campaign.

Predicted Points for Pervis Estupinan are 19.5 at a price of £5.0m.

Brighton's Estupinan is an attacking full-back in a defense that recorded an impressive 12 clean sheets last season, making him a key player to watch. With eight goal involvements, Estupinan ranked fourth among defenders last season and also provided 52 key passes, placing him third in that category as well.

Midfielders

Marcus Rashford rises in the midfield rankings due to Manchester United's advantage of having two favorable home games within the first three gameweeks against Wolves and Nottingham Forest. Last season, Rashford displayed his prowess by scoring 13 out of his 17 league goals at home, placing him among the top performers. Additionally, he accumulated an impressive number of fantasy points in home matches, with only Haaland surpassing his record.

As for Bruno Fernandes, he is predicted to accumulate 29.1 points, making him an promising choice at £8.5m.

Bruno Fernandes is now available at a significantly reduced price for this season, making him an excellent value for money option. With his ability to consistently play the full 90 minutes and his role as the designated penalty taker, he is expected to benefit from increased added time. Moreover, he stands out as the main playmaker in the team, leading the charts for key passes (119) and big chances created (32) in the previous campaign.

Bukayo Saka, who is the penalty taker for Arsenal, had an impressive season with 26 goal involvements. He is expected to have a great start to the season with favorable fixtures, beginning with a home match against Nottingham Forest in Gameweek 1. With striker Gabriel Jesus out of action, Saka will play a crucial role in scoring goals for the Gunners.

Kaoru Mitoma (£6.5m) is predicted to earn 24.5 points.

Forwards

Brighton have the most favorable initial three gameweeks of the season, commencing with a match against Luton Town, the Championship play-off victors, in Gameweek 1. Mitoma proved himself as a regular in their attack during the previous campaign, accumulating an impressive tally of 16 attacking returns. Undoubtedly, there is plenty more to anticipate from him.

Forwards

Erling Haaland (£14.0m) - Predicted Points: 41.8

Erling Haaland has been given the captain's armband by AI for Gameweek 1 and this trend is expected to continue throughout the initial phase of the season. Haaland is an absolute necessity as he is the best goalscorer the Premier League has ever witnessed. Don't let the £2.5m price increase discourage you, he is worth every penny.

Callum Wilson (£8.0m) - 25.9 Predicted Points

Wilson's supporters will be optimistic for him to begin this season as strongly as he finished the last one by contributing to 13 goals in the final 10 gameweeks, ultimately becoming the top-scoring forward during that period. As the designated penalty taker for the Magpies, he successfully converted three penalties in the 2022/23 season.

Darwin Nunez (£7.5m) is expected to accumulate 25.1 points.

Substitutes

After a successful pre-season, Liverpool's Darwin Nunez has emerged as one of the standout performers, registering an impressive four goals and an assist. With the honor of donning the prestigious number nine shirt for the upcoming season, Nunez is anticipated to secure a consistent starting position. Reflecting on his performance in the previous campaign, the Uruguayan forward had an impressive tally of 28 significant goal-scoring opportunities. By refining his finishing skills, Nunez has the potential to surpass his previous record of nine goals.

Substitutes

Meanwhile, the AI team has judiciously invested the entire £100m budget, allocating additional funds for the acquisition of Ethan Pinnock from Brentford for £4.5m. Pinnock, serving as the 12th man, has been chosen due to Brentford's favorable opening fixtures. Additionally, George Baldock, priced at £4.0m, is expected to commence the season as the starting wing-back for Sheffield United.

Matt Macey (£4.0m) could potentially be Luton's starting goalkeeper at the beginning of the season, while Naouirou Ahamada (£4.5m) from Crystal Palace has participated in all of their pre-season friendly matches and is likely to be the most attacking among the affordable midfielders.

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