Final Pre-Season Friendlies Set to Shape FPL Strategies

This weekend marks the last pre-season friendlies for all 20 Premier League teams, coinciding with the Community Shield, as they prepare for the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season.

Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur will each play twice, while several key players, including Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Manchester City's Erling Haaland, have yet to see action. Managers are particularly focused on finalizing their 15-man squads, with many questions surrounding player performances and formations.

Notable strategies include using the Bench Boost chip early, with players like Christian Norgaard at Everton drawing attention. Meanwhile, Chelsea's new manager Xabi Alonso is experimenting with formations, and uncertainty remains regarding penalty takers for teams like Fulham and Liverpool. As teams finalize their lineups, the upcoming friendlies will provide crucial insights for Fantasy Premier League managers.