From writing complex code to acting as your most trusted confidant, the most popular AI chatbot in the world, ChatGPT, can do it all.
Putting its versatility to the test, SportsCasting instructed it to create the best possible Fantasy Premier League (FPL) squad for the 2025/26 season.
Keeping all restrictions in mind — 15 players, £100m budget, maximum three players per team — here is the team AI picked:
AI Picks the Best XI for FPL Matchday 1 2025/26
ChatGPT has gone with the fan-favourite 3-4-3 formation for its best FPL XI.
- GK: Sanchez (CHE)
- DEF: Van Dijk (LIV), Williams (NFO), Van de Ven (TOT)
- MID: Salah (LIV), Palmer (CHE), Wirtz (LIV), Rogers (AVL)
- ATT: Watkins (AVL), Pedro (CHE), Guiu (SUN)
- SUBS: Dubravka (BUR), Konsa (AVL), Esteve (BUR), Anderson (NFO)
- TOTAL COST: £100 Million
ChatGPT Picks the Best FPL Team 2025/26 – The Starting XI In More Detail
AI Picks Best FPL GOALKEEPERS
Robert Sanchez £5.0m (CHE)
ChatGPT has picked Chelsea man Robert Sanchez as its first-choice goalkeeper for the 2025/26 Fantasy Premier League season.
According to AI, Chelsea have improved under Enzo Maresca, most recently winning the FIFA Club World Cup. Football betting sites are giving the Blues 9/1 odds of winning the Premier League title – were 16/1 before their Club World Cup win.
So, maybe ChatGPT is onto something here.
Chelsea also have a decent string of fixtures in the first phase of the season, whereas Sanchez’s £5.0 million asking price is more than fair.
Martin Dubravka £4.0m (BUR)
Martin Dubravka, who is one of the best budget keepers of the 2025/26 FPL season, is ChatGPT’s second pick. Dubravka has joined newly promoted Burnley after spending the last seven years of his career at Newcastle United.
Considering the experience he has, there is a good chance he would get regular minutes for the Clarets.
ChatGPT Selects Best FPL DEFENDERS
Fantasy managers need to select five defenders for their squad.
ChatGPT has gone for these five:
Virgil van Dijk £6.0m (LIV)
AI has chosen Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk as its premium pick in defence. The towering centre-back
ChatGPT has selected the Dutchman due to his set-piece prowess and the potential for him to score big through defensive contribution points.
Van Dijk scored three goals and provided an assist in 37 Premier League matches last season. He secured 143 points in FPL.
Neco Williams £5.0m (NFO)
Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams is the second-most expensive defender in ChatGPT’s best FPL squad.
Williams has broken into the squad due to Forest’s favourable run of fixtures, his defensive contributions, and excellent crossing ability.
Micky van de Ven £4.5m (TOT) and Ezri Konsa £4.5m (AVL)
Coming in at £4.5m, Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa are excellent budget options. Keeping Virgil van Dijk and Neco Williams fixed, van de Ven and Konsa provide rotation options.
The Tottenham man features on our list of best FPL defenders 2025/26.
They should also deliver decent returns thanks to the introduction of Defensive Contributions points.
Maxime Esteve £4.0m (BUR)
Maxine Esteve is ChatGPT’s final pick in defence. Burnley do not have the most promising defensive record. But at just £4.0 million, it is hard to ignore a potential starter.
AI Picks the Best MIDFIELDERS for Ultimate FPL Team
After saving some good bucks in the goalkeeping and attacking departments, ChatGPT has gone all out in the midfield department. With DEFCON in play, midfielders are expected to deliver big returns.
Taking it all into account, here are the five midfielders AI has chosen for its FPL team:
Mohamed Salah £14.5m (LIV) — Captain
ChatGPT has picked the most expensive player in the game, Mohamed Salah, as the captain of its FPL team.
The Liverpool star is well-rested, raring to go, and faces Bournemouth on Matchday 1. AI considers him to be a no-brainer captaincy pick.
Cole Palmer £10.5m (CHE) — Vice Captain
Chelsea midfield maestro Cole Palmer costs £10.5 million this season, but ChatGPT still find him underpriced.
The Englishman’s selection is fuelled by the Blues’ solid run of early fixtures and his innate ability to score and assist.
All things considered, it is not difficult to see why he has surpassed Mohamed Salah to become the most-owned FPL player in the game.
Florian Wirtz £8.5m (LIV)
Liverpool newcomer Florian Wirtz is still a wildcard, as he does not have any Premier League experience. ChatGPT, however, sees him as an essential pick at £8.5 million.
Wirtz may have to share set-piece duties with Mohamed Salah, but ChatGPT is confident that he will get his chances.
Morgan Rogers £7.0m (AVL)
According to AI, Morgan Rogers is a value pick at just £7.0 million. The only concern is his fitness.
At the time of writing, he is 75% likely to play in Aston Villa’s Premier League opener against Newcastle United.
Elliot Anderson £5.5m (NFO)
ChatGPT wraps up its midfield selection with Nottingham Forest man Elliot Anderson.
According to AI, Anderson is a solid budget midfielder who would greatly benefit from Defensive Contribution (DEFCON) points.
ChatGPT Selects Best FORWARDS for Ultimate FPL Team
Having splurged on the best FPL midfield picks, ChatGPT has taken a little more conservative approach with the forwards.
Instead of going for Erling Haaland at £14.0 million, ChatGPT has taken a more balanced approach.
Ollie Watkins £9.0m (AVL)
Coming in at £9.0 million, Ollie Watkins is ChatGPT’s most expensive forward pick. The Aston Villa man has made his way into the team due to their favourable run of fixtures and guaranteed minutes.
Joao Pedro £7.5m (CHE)
Chelsea newcomer Joao Pedro has been the most popular FPL forward this season, with 54.2% ownership. ChatGPT has supported the consensus. ChatGPT supposes Pedro would operate as Chelsea’s first-choice No. 9, and his price is also in the sweet spot.
Marc Guiu £4.5m (SUN)
Last but not least, ChatGPT has picked Marc Guiu as its third forward. The former Chelsea man comes in at just £4.5 million and is expected to get some minutes.
There is hardly a better option for the bench than the 19-year-old.
