The FPL General is back with another round of FPL tips, providing five must-have players for your teams ahead of December’s fixture pileup.
The festive period is always a crunch time for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, with teams often playing six or more games in just a few weeks.
Navigating this intense schedule requires a mix of reliability, form, and favourable fixtures. Here are five must-have players to help you maximise your points haul during December’s fixture congestion.
FPL December Tips – 5 Must-Haves for the Festive Fixture Pileup
1. Mohamed Salah – Liverpool
Liverpool’s talisman is having his best-ever start to an FPL season, amassing an impressive 133 points after just 13 gameweeks.
Salah has been involved in almost everything good for Liverpool this campaign, and with penalties in his locker, he remains one of the most reliable captaincy options.
Regardless of the opposition, Salah’s combination of form, fitness, and fixture-proof ability makes him indispensable during this busy period.
2. Cole Palmer – Chelsea
Chelsea have had a sensational start to the season under Enzo Maresca – and Cole Palmer is at the heart of it.
Palmer offers set-piece duties, penalty-taking responsibilities, and a general goal threat, making him a top captaincy pick for the midweek clash against Southampton. Chelsea’s favourable fixtures until January further enhance his appeal.
3. Bukayo Saka – Arsenal
Bukayo Saka is delivering elite numbers this season, with 16 attacking returns in just 12 appearances (5 goals and 11 assists).
Arsenal’s upcoming fixtures look promising, and Saka’s dual-threat as a creator and scorer makes him a prime target. His consistency and knack for delivering in high-pressure situations are exactly what FPL managers need in the thick of the December fixture pileup.
4. Gabriel Magalhães – Arsenal
In a period notorious for rotation, Gabriel Magalhães stands out as a defender who is both nailed on and dangerous at set-pieces. His third goal of the campaign at the weekend underlines his attacking threat.
As a centre-back, he’s less likely to be rotated, making him a great pick for managers seeking a reliable and goal-scoring defender during the fixture crunch.
5. Matheus Cunha – Wolves
For FPL managers searching for value up front, Matheus Cunha is a standout pick. The Brazilian has already scored seven goals this season and is a consistent threat with his responsibilities for corners and penalties.
Wolves’ next four fixtures are particularly enticing, offering Cunha a prime opportunity to deliver more attacking returns. At his price point, he’s a risk worth taking.
