João Pedro FPL value makes him the standout pick

BBC Sport's FPL tips piece is built around value, but João Pedro is the one who looks closest to a premium forward without the premium price. He scored 15 goals and added 9 assists in his Chelsea debut season, and he also posted 63 shots in the box and 26 big chances on goal.

João Pedro's ceiling at Chelsea

That is a strong mix for Fantasy Premier League managers. The output was there, but the shot volume and chance quality are what make the case feel steadier than a one-off hot streak.

BBC's experts framed the article as a list of players who can help managers have a successful season, aside from the obvious premium names. On that list, João Pedro gives the clearest route to points because he offers both finishing and creation from the same price bracket.

Chelsea's recent form also adds to the appeal. Their last five league results were L-W-L-D-L, which is not the kind of run that usually makes an attacker look tempting, yet João Pedro still delivered across the season.

Szoboszlai's case as a value midfielder

Dominik Szoboszlai is the other name that stands out. BBC Sport called him “an intriguing option at £7m after an excellent individual campaign last season,” and the numbers support that view: he finished as Liverpool's second highest-scoring FPL player with 160 points, behind Virgil van Dijk's 175.

He also scored 13 goals in all competitions, including 4 direct free-kicks. That gives Liverpool another midfielder with genuine end product, not just a steady points accumulator.

Florian Wirtz sits in the same conversation, but the cleaner FPL read from this piece is Szoboszlai. Pascal Groß and Brighton are part of the wider value discussion too, yet João Pedro still feels like the best balance of price, role and output from the names highlighted here.

BBC's list is about finding upside without paying top-tier fees. João Pedro is the player who most clearly fits that brief, and Szoboszlai is the one who pushes hardest from midfield.

• bbc.co.uk

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