The new season begins at the start of next month which means Fantasy Premier League is nearly back.
Newcastle United have been busy this summer as they gear up for Eddie Howe’s first full campaign at the helm.
These are exciting times to be a Magpies’ fan following their takeover late last year and the club has wasted no time in splashing the cash this summer on the likes of Sven Botman and Nick Pope.
Eddie Howe’s side will be locking horns with new boys Nottingham Forest next term following their promotion from the Championship.
The Toon Army will also be taking on Southampton again as the Saints look to bolster their ranks over the next couple of weeks.
Here’s a look at where Newcastle’s FPL squad value ranks right now among every other Premier League side, along with average player values, and every side’s most expensive player.
These are exciting times to be a Magpies’ fan following their takeover late last year and the club has wasted no time in splashing the cash this summer on the likes of Sven Botman and Nick Pope.
5. Newcastle - 5th
Overall squad value: £143m. Number of players: 29. Average player value: £4.9m. Most valuable player: Callum Wilson (£7.5m)
6. Aston Villa - 6th
Overall squad value: £142m. Number of players: 28. Average player value: £5.1m. Most valuable player: Ollie Watkins (£7.5m)
7. Leeds - 7th
Overall squad value: £140m. Number of players: 28. Average player value: £5m. Most valuable player: Patrick Bamford (£7.5m) Photo: OLI SCARFF
8. Chelsea - 8th
Overall squad value: £139.5m. Number of players: 24. Average player value: £5.8m. Most valuable player: Mason Mount, Timo Werner + Kai Havertz (£8m)