DRAFT YOUR SQUAD

Choosing the correct starting formation determines how you distribute your squad's funds. Different team layouts yield different point profiles over a 38-gameweek season:

• 3-4-3: Focuses funds on the frontline. Recommended when premium forwards have highly favorable Fixture Difficulty Ratings (FDR).
• 3-5-2: Packs the midfield, maximizing clean-sheet potential from defensively active midfielders who earn recoveries and Expected Assists (xA).
• 4-4-2: The most balanced formation. Allows managers to rotate low-cost bench players in and out based on fixture difficulty variations.
• 5-3-2: Defender-heavy layout. Highly effective when top clubs have overlapping home-fixture streaks, enabling easy clean sheet stacks.

Managing player values is vital for long-term roster flexibility. Here is how your squad value updates and evolves:

• Price Fluctuations: Player prices rise and fall based on transfer trends. If a player is heavily bought by overall classic managers, their price increases by £0.1M increments, up to a maximum of £0.3M per gameweek.
• Sell Value Taxes: When selling a player who has risen in price, a 50% tax applies on the profit. For example, if you buy a defender for £5.0M and they rise to £5.6M, their selling price is £5.3M.
• Bench Rotation Policy: Never leave dead funds on your bench. Choose low-cost £4.0M keepers and £4.5M defenders who play 90 minutes to ensure you have active scoring backup options.