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The Independent UK
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Sam Brookes

The FPL rule changes you need to know before the new season

The Premier League will get underway this weekend - (Getty)

Picking your team is now easier - Players are now able to answer a few questions so that their initial squad can be chosen for them based on their preferences.

Price change predictor - The transfer activity of every player can now be tracked, with FPL data providing an accurate indication of who is likely to rise and fall each day at 00:00 UK time.

Bonus point system tweaks - Changes have been made to reduce overlap with defensive contribution points, while the bonus point prospects for goalkeepers, full-backs and attacking players have been improved.

Gameweek lockdown pushed back - Scores will now become final at 9am the morning after the final game of the gameweek. This change has been introduced to give more time for Opta data to be reflected in the bonus points system and the defensive contribution points.

New ways to view squad - Managers can now switch between “Pick Team”, “Points” and “Transfer” pages so you can see more player information at a glance.

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