The current champions, Liverpool, are the focus of our latest Fantasy Premier League (FPL) team preview.
In these team-by-team guides, we look at the best FPL picks for the 2025/26 season.
We’ll also attempt to predict the line-up for Gameweek 1, assess the opening fixtures, detail the top players for defensive contributions (DC) and more.
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LIVERPOOL: REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
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Liverpool were runaway champions in the 2024/25 season and, quite clearly, the best team.
They ended up finishing 10 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal, even though their performances slowed down a bit as the season went on.
They also topped various attacking metrics, including goals, shots, big chances and expected goals (xG).
No surprise, then, that Arne Slot’s side are the early favourites to retain their crown in 2025/26.
Above: Teams sorted by xG Difference in 2024/25
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Liverpool have splashed the cash this summer, and they probably aren’t done yet!
Buying players from a position of strength, they’ve signed Florian Wirtz (£8.5m), Hugo Ekitike (£8.5m), Milos Kerkez (£6.0m) and Jeremie Frimpong (£6.0m).
The Reds are set to make a second bid for Alexander Isak (£10.5m), too, after their initial £110m offer was rejected.
It’s a scary prospect, particularly given their 2024/25 dominance.
LIVERPOOL: REASONS TO BE FEARFUL
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There aren’t many potential issues for Liverpool this season; however, the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid leaves a creative void that has to be filled.
The roaming right-back served up 43 FPL assists across his final five seasons at Anfield.
It will also be crucial to monitor how Liverpool manage with traditional full-backs on both sides of the pitch, as it could impact their ability to keep clean sheets.
The centre-back role requires additional depth as well, following the sale of Jarrell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen, especially with Joe Gomez (£5.0m) currently injured.
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