The Premier League season kicks off tonight, so if you haven't already, it's time to get your Fantasy Premier League team in order.
Whether you are making your FPL debut, have been trying (and failing) to master the game for years or have become the player to beat in your mini leagues, we have got something for you.
Listed below are all of The Athletic's FPL articles in anticipation of the 2025-26 season. And don't forget, the deadline for submitting your teams for Gameweek 1 is today (Friday) at 6.30pm BST/1.30pm ET.
Good luck!
Editor's note: These guides to FPL management were correct at the time of writing, but some selections and stats, such as the highest-selected players, and prices are liable to change quickly, based on form, fitness and transfers.
We started our pre-season FPL analysis by revealing the best budget enablers, as well as those you should avoid for Gameweek 1 (sorry, Alexander Isak!).
As new Premier League signings arrived thick and fast at the beginning of August, we also considered the quandary of striking the right balance between new signings and proven players.
Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah, Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka -- premium players get you the points, but they also take up big chunks of your FPL transfer budget. So we detailed which ones to invest in.
We then ran the rule on chip strategies to ensure you maximise their value. And with pre-season form often an unreliable indicator in the classic battle of form versus fixtures, we analysed the opening match-ups from an FPL point-scoring perspective. Look away now, Arsenal fans.
A good start in FPL can put you on the path to glory, so we listed our seven rules for success to set the tone for the entire campaign.
Next, and with the introduction of defensive contribution (DC) points this season, we ran through the more defensive-minded midfielders and centre-backs who are in the frame to pick up extra points.
We then answered your mailbag questions. From the best goalkeeper rotational pair and cheap striking options to why 5-4-1 or 4-5-1 will be the key and the ultimate dark-horse pick for a midfield spot, we covered all the bases.
And, published today, we have an interview with FPL fixture guru Ben Crellin, arguably one of the most vital and authoritative FPL content creators out there, after he bravely shared his personal story earlier this year.
Plus, if you still have more questions ahead of this weekend's action and how to shape your team, Ben Dinnery of premierinjuries.com will be on hand today in a Q&A to talk you through the players to target, who to avoid, and the injury doubts you need to be aware of to give you the best chance of hitting the ground running.