{"id":1828,"date":"2025-08-18T11:12:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T09:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/?p=1828"},"modified":"2025-08-18T11:12:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T09:12:51","slug":"fpl-price-changes-early-risers-catching-managers-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/2025\/08\/18\/fpl-price-changes-early-risers-catching-managers-eyes\/","title":{"rendered":"FPL Price Changes: Early Risers Catching Managers\u2019 Eyes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The first price changes of the new Fantasy Premier League season are in, and they\u2019re all on the way up. Three players have earned early price rises after standout opening-week performances, and there are no falls to report. Let\u2019s break down the movers, their fixtures, and whether you should be considering them for your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reijnders (\u00a35.6m, Man City)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It didn\u2019t take long for Reijnders to make his mark at Manchester City. On his Premier League debut against Wolves, the midfielder picked up a 10-point haul in City\u2019s 4-0 win. That was enough to spark a rush of transfers and push his price up to \u00a35.6m.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/apple.co\/3ObOLnA\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Reijnders-1024x696.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1829\" style=\"width:390px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Reijnders-1024x696.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Reijnders-300x204.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Reijnders-768x522.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Reijnders.webp 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>At almost 25% ownership, the market clearly likes what it\u2019s seen. But there\u2019s a note of caution. City\u2019s upcoming run includes Tottenham, Manchester United, and Arsenal in the next four. There\u2019s also a kinder-looking home fixture against Brighton mixed in. He looks like a decent budget enabler in midfield, but you need to weigh his potential against those tough fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ekitik\u00e9 (\u00a38.6m, Liverpool)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Liverpool\u2019s new forward has wasted no time in grabbing attention. Ekitik\u00e9 delivered an 11-point return in just 71 minutes of his debut, scoring in the 4-2 win over Bournemouth. That immediate impact has seen his price climb to \u00a38.6m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/apple.co\/3ObOLnA\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ekitike-1024x703.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1830\" style=\"width:365px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ekitike-1024x703.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ekitike-300x206.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ekitike-768x527.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ekitike.webp 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A promising start for Ekitike.<br>71 minutes, 1 goal, and 1 assist \ud83d\udd25 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FPL<\/a><\/p>&mdash; We Play FPL (@WePlayFPL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WePlayFPL\/status\/1956454313435275454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Liverpool\u2019s fixtures are mixed but appealing for a forward in form. Newcastle away, Arsenal at home, and Burnley away are next up. The Arsenal clash may be tricky, but the other two give him chances to keep the momentum going. At this price point, managers will be asking whether he can become a reliable forward option alongside the big names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Semenyo (\u00a37.1m, Bournemouth)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other side of that same match, Semenyo was the standout for Bournemouth despite the defeat. The midfielder picked up a huge 15-point return in Gameweek 1, which included a goal and maximum bonus. His price has risen to \u00a37.1m with 9.6% ownership so far.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/apple.co\/3ObOLnA\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Semenyo-1024x692.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1831\" style=\"width:376px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Semenyo-1024x692.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Semenyo-300x203.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Semenyo-768x519.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Semenyo.webp 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Bournemouth\u2019s upcoming fixtures look manageable. They face Wolves at home and Brighton away in the next three, although there\u2019s also a tough trip to Tottenham. Semenyo has shown he can deliver even against strong opposition, and at this price, he could be a value pick if Bournemouth can build momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Price Falls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, no players have dropped in value, meaning it\u2019s only the early risers shaping the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first round of price changes is always telling. Managers are quick to jump on bandwagons, and these three players have delivered early points to justify the hype. Reijnders looks like a budget-friendly option but with tough fixtures, Ekitik\u00e9 has the potential to become a strong Liverpool forward pick, and Semenyo could be a hidden gem if he keeps up his form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, timing your transfers is key. Don\u2019t rush in unless they genuinely fit your squad and strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want help spotting the next price rise before it happens? Download the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/apple.co\/3ObOLnA\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/apple.co\/3ObOLnA\">We Play FPL<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0app today. You\u2019ll get transfer planning tools, player comparison features, and points predictions to help you stay ahead of the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May your arrows be green. 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