Talisman: Ismaila Sarr (£6.5m, midfielder)
Heisenberg: Ismaila Sarr played a pivotal role in Crystal Palace’s attacking play last season, delivering numerous shots and clear-cut chances. He also offers penalty‑taking potential when Jean‑Philippe Mateta is unavailable.
At £6.5 million, Sarr appears slightly undervalued; continued involvement in Palace’s attacking transitions could elevate him to one of the premier mid‑priced midfielders in FPL.
Differential: Daniel Munoz (£5.5m, defender)
Heisenberg: Daniel Munoz stands out as the most dynamic Crystal Palace asset for FPL, offering points through clean sheets, defensive actions, assists and goals, while his forward‑thinking positioning transcends that of a typical full‑back.
Under former manager Oliver Glasner he ranked among the league’s most attacking defenders (from open play). It will be intriguing to see whether this trend persists under Pierre Sage, making him a player worth tracking for those building their opening‑season squads.
Transfer speculation surrounds Munoz, yet even a move within the Premier League would not diminish his appeal as a solid FPL option.
Player to avoid: Jorgen Strand Larsen (£6m, forward)
Heisenberg: Strand Larsen is a competent centre‑forward, but with Jean‑Philippe Mateta likely to be the first‑choice striker, his playing time may be limited.
For FPL, securing assured minutes is essential. A £6 million outlay on a forward could be better directed toward a guaranteed starter such as Calvert‑Lewin, who regularly features for the full 90 minutes and frequently takes penalties.
Until the preferred number 9 role is clarified, it would be prudent to sideline Strand Larsen while monitoring developments.