The Premier League's return is just around the corner following the final international break of 2024 — and now fantasy managers are gearing up for the busiest period of the season by a distance.
With nine gameweeks to navigate in 35 days between November 23 and January 4, the congested winter period can often define a season for FPL managers.
The landscape has also changed hugely over the past few weeks, given Liverpool's impressive start under Arne Slot and the comparative struggles of title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal, who will still have faith in turning things around.