Best FPL Midfielders Under £5.5m: Gameweek 1

The case for Martín Zubimendi in the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket comes down to three things: a Easy fixture against Coventry City (H) in Gameweek 1, limited recent form returns, and 2.0 expected points from the model. At £5.5m, Martín Zubimendi does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 1.5% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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John McGinn is the number 2 ranked midfielder under £5.5m heading into Gameweek 1, with the model projecting 2.0 expected points. At £5.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. A Medium rated fixture against Brighton (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 2.9% of managers, John McGinn sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.5m, Joao Gomes faces Brighton (A) in Gameweek 1, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 2.0 expected points. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. Within the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket, 2.0 xPts places Joao Gomes near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 0.3% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Keane Lewis-Potter in the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Spurs (H) in Gameweek 1, limited recent form returns, and 2.0 expected points from the model. At £5.5m, Keane Lewis-Potter does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 0.5% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Mikkel Damsgaard is the number 5 ranked midfielder under £5.5m heading into Gameweek 1, with the model projecting 2.0 expected points. At £5.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. A Medium rated fixture against Spurs (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 0.6% of managers, Mikkel Damsgaard sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.5m, Mathias Jensen faces Spurs (H) in Gameweek 1, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 2.0 expected points. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. Within the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket, 2.0 xPts places Mathias Jensen near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 0.2% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Pascal Groß in the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Aston Villa (H) in Gameweek 1, limited recent form returns, and 2.0 expected points from the model. At £5.5m, Pascal Groß does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 10.8% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Yasin Ayari is the number 8 ranked midfielder under £5.5m heading into Gameweek 1, with the model projecting 2.0 expected points. At £5.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. A Medium rated fixture against Aston Villa (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 0.8% of managers, Yasin Ayari sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.5m, Moisés Caicedo faces Fulham (A) in Gameweek 1, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 2.0 expected points. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. Within the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket, 2.0 xPts places Moisés Caicedo near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 4.1% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Adam Wharton in the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Everton (A) in Gameweek 1, limited recent form returns, and 2.0 expected points from the model. At £5.5m, Adam Wharton does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 0.4% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Yeremy is the number 11 ranked midfielder under £5.5m heading into Gameweek 1, with the model projecting 2.0 expected points. At £5.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. A Medium rated fixture against Everton (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 0.2% of managers, Yeremy sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.5m, Alex Iwobi faces Chelsea (H) in Gameweek 1, a fixture rated Hard for difficulty. The model projects 2.0 expected points. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. Within the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket, 2.0 xPts places Alex Iwobi near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 1.0% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Emile Smith Rowe in the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket comes down to three things: a Hard fixture against Chelsea (H) in Gameweek 1, limited recent form returns, and 2.0 expected points from the model. At £5.5m, Emile Smith Rowe does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 0.4% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Brenden Aaronson is the number 14 ranked midfielder under £5.5m heading into Gameweek 1, with the model projecting 2.0 expected points. At £5.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. A Medium rated fixture against Nott'm Forest (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 0.9% of managers, Brenden Aaronson sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.5m, Ethan Ampadu faces Nott'm Forest (A) in Gameweek 1, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 2.0 expected points. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. Within the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket, 2.0 xPts places Ethan Ampadu near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 1.6% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Alexis Mac Allister in the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Newcastle (A) in Gameweek 1, limited recent form returns, and 2.0 expected points from the model. At £5.5m, Alexis Mac Allister does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 1.9% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Curtis Jones is the number 17 ranked midfielder under £5.5m heading into Gameweek 1, with the model projecting 2.0 expected points. At £5.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. A Medium rated fixture against Newcastle (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 0.2% of managers, Curtis Jones sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.5m, Nico Gonzalez faces Bournemouth (H) in Gameweek 1, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 2.0 expected points. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. Within the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket, 2.0 xPts places Nico Gonzalez near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 0.1% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Kobbie Mainoo in the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket comes down to three things: a Easy fixture against Hull City (A) in Gameweek 1, limited recent form returns, and 2.0 expected points from the model. At £5.5m, Kobbie Mainoo does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 1.2% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Joelinton is the number 20 ranked midfielder under £5.5m heading into Gameweek 1, with the model projecting 2.0 expected points. At £5.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. A Hard rated fixture against Liverpool (H) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 0.1% of managers, Joelinton sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.5m, Omari Hutchinson faces Leeds (H) in Gameweek 1, a fixture rated Easy for difficulty. The model projects 2.0 expected points. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. Within the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket, 2.0 xPts places Omari Hutchinson near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 0.2% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Sandro Tonali in the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Brentford (A) in Gameweek 1, limited recent form returns, and 2.0 expected points from the model. At £5.5m, Sandro Tonali does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 4.2% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Rodrigo Bentancur is the number 23 ranked midfielder under £5.5m heading into Gameweek 1, with the model projecting 2.0 expected points. At £5.5m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. A Medium rated fixture against Brentford (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 0.2% of managers, Rodrigo Bentancur sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.5m, Granit Xhaka faces Ipswich Town (A) in Gameweek 1, a fixture rated Easy for difficulty. The model projects 2.0 expected points. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. Within the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket, 2.0 xPts places Granit Xhaka near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 5.2% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Chemsdine Talbi in the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket comes down to three things: a Easy fixture against Ipswich Town (A) in Gameweek 1, limited recent form returns, and 2.0 expected points from the model. At £5.5m, Chemsdine Talbi does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 0.2% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Tyler Adams is the number 26 ranked midfielder under £5.5m heading into Gameweek 1, with the model projecting 1.5 expected points. At £5.0m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. A Very Hard rated fixture against Man City (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 0.7% of managers, Tyler Adams sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.0m, Yehor Yarmoliuk faces Spurs (H) in Gameweek 1, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 1.5 expected points. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. Within the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket, 1.5 xPts places Yehor Yarmoliuk near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 1.5% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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The case for Diego Gomez in the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket comes down to three things: a Medium fixture against Aston Villa (H) in Gameweek 1, limited recent form returns, and 1.5 expected points from the model. At £5.0m, Diego Gomez does not require you to sacrifice depth elsewhere in the squad to the same degree as premium options. Owned by 2.4% of managers, the data makes a clear case at this price point.

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Jefferson Lerma is the number 29 ranked midfielder under £5.5m heading into Gameweek 1, with the model projecting 1.5 expected points. At £5.0m, that is one of the stronger expected-points-per-pound returns in this bracket. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. A Medium rated fixture against Everton (A) provides a clear pathway to a return. Owned by 0.1% of managers, Jefferson Lerma sits in a useful ownership bracket.

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At £5.0m, Daichi Kamada faces Everton (A) in Gameweek 1, a fixture rated Medium for difficulty. The model projects 1.5 expected points. Recent form returns have been limited, making the fixture the primary case. Within the under-£5.5m midfielder bracket, 1.5 xPts places Daichi Kamada near the top of what this price range currently offers. At 0.3% ownership the rank impact of a return is real but manageable.

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