Telegraph Fantasy Football: expert team reveal

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Telegraph Fantasy Football Tips: The Expert’s XI

The Telegraph Fantasy Football player list has been analysed ahead of GW1 and the season ahead and this is the best XI:

1. GK James Trafford (£3.0m)
   
   Highlighted in the Budget Gems picks, the new Elland Road shot stopper should provide excellent value between the sticks.
2. DEF Gabriel Magalhães (£4.9m)
   
   The safest route into the champions’ backline, the Brazilian should return defensive and attacking returns.
3. DEF Nico O’Reilly (£4.2m)
   
   The reclassification from midfielder to defender opens up more routes to points for the roaming left-back.
4. DEF Marco Palestra (£2.7m)
   
   As a standout from the new additions to the league article stated, the summer acquisition offers a budget route into the Chelsea defence.
5. MID Antoine Semenyo (£4.9m)
   
   At under £5m, last season’s second top scorer should be the first name in TFF managers’ XIs.
6. MID Bruno Fernandes (£6.5m)
   
   The Manchester United captain comes at a premium, but offers one of the most consistent streams of points in the game.
7. MID Enzo Le Fée (£3.3m
   
   A great double header to open the season, the Black Cats midfielder combines tackle bonus potential with good attacking numbers
8. MID Sangare (£3.1m)
   
   The Brentford midfielder is expected to rack up tackle bonuses this season.
9. FWD Haaland (£8.3)
   
   The biggest hitter of all, the Norwegian is worth the expensive price tag.
10. FWD Pedro (£5.1m)
    
    The 24-year-old had a decent summer break and looks rejuvenated in pre-season.
11. FWD Calvert-Lewin (£3.9m)
    
    The forward looks to be over his injury woes and offers a consistent threat in the opposition box.
    
     

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