{"id":59170,"date":"2025-08-13T03:58:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T03:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=59170"},"modified":"2025-08-13T06:50:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T06:50:52","slug":"chatgpt-best-fpl-team-ai-forwards-midfielders-defenders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/chatgpt-best-fpl-team-ai-forwards-midfielders-defenders\/","title":{"rendered":"ChatGPT Picks the Best FPL Team 2025\/26"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>From writing complex code to acting as your most trusted confidant, the most popular AI chatbot in the world, ChatGPT, can do it all.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Putting its versatility to the test, SportsCasting instructed it to create the best possible Fantasy Premier League (FPL) squad for the 2025\/26 season.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping all restrictions in mind \u2014 15 players, \u00a3100m budget, maximum three players per team \u2014 here is the team AI picked:<\/p>\n<h2>AI Picks the Best XI for FPL Matchday 1 2025\/26<\/h2>\n<p>ChatGPT has gone with the fan-favourite 3-4-3 formation for its best FPL XI.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GK<\/strong>: Sanchez (CHE)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DEF<\/strong>: Van Dijk (LIV), Williams (NFO), Van de Ven (TOT)<\/li>\n<li><strong>MID<\/strong>: Salah (LIV), Palmer (CHE), Wirtz (LIV), Rogers (AVL)<\/li>\n<li><strong>ATT<\/strong>: Watkins (AVL), Pedro (CHE), Guiu (SUN)<\/li>\n<li><strong>SUBS<\/strong>: Dubravka (BUR), Konsa (AVL), Esteve (BUR), Anderson (NFO)<\/li>\n<li><strong>TOTAL COST<\/strong>: \u00a3100 Million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59457\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59457\" style=\"width: 409px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-59457 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/ChatGPT-Best-XI.jpg\" alt=\"AI Picks the Best XI for FPL Matchday 1\" width=\"409\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/ChatGPT-Best-XI.jpg 409w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/ChatGPT-Best-XI-290x350.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ChatGPT Picks XI from Best FPL Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>ChatGPT Picks the Best FPL Team 2025\/26 &#8211; The Starting XI In More Detail<\/h2>\n<h3>AI Picks Best FPL GOALKEEPERS<\/h3>\n<h4>Robert Sanchez \u00a35.0m (CHE)<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-59463 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-560x315.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Sanchez\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-924x520.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Robert-Sanchez.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>ChatGPT has picked Chelsea man Robert Sanchez as its first-choice goalkeeper for the 2025\/26 Fantasy Premier League season.<\/p>\n<p>According to AI, Chelsea have improved under Enzo Maresca, most recently winning the FIFA Club World Cup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/betting-sites\/football\/\">Football betting sites<\/a> are giving the Blues 9\/1 odds of winning the Premier League title &#8211; were 16\/1 before their Club World Cup win.<\/p>\n<p>So, maybe ChatGPT is onto something here.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea also have a decent string of fixtures in the first phase of the season, whereas Sanchez&#8217;s \u00a35.0 million asking price is more than fair.<\/p>\n<h4>Martin Dubravka \u00a34.0m (BUR)<\/h4>\n<p>Martin Dubravka, who is one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/budget-fpl-goalkeepers-for-fantasy-football-2025-26\/\">budget keepers of the 2025\/26 FPL season<\/a>, is ChatGPT&#8217;s second pick. Dubravka has joined newly promoted Burnley after spending the last seven years of his career at Newcastle United.<\/p>\n<p>Considering the experience he has, there is a good chance he would get regular minutes for the Clarets.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>ChatGPT Selects Best FPL DEFENDERS<\/h3>\n<p>Fantasy managers need to select five defenders for their squad.<\/p>\n<p>ChatGPT has gone for these five:<\/p>\n<h4>Virgil van Dijk \u00a36.0m (LIV)<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21456 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-2186594095-e1732804602780-560x420.jpg\" alt=\"Virgil van Dijk \" width=\"560\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-2186594095-e1732804602780-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-2186594095-e1732804602780-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-2186594095-e1732804602780.jpg 622w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>AI has chosen Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk as its premium pick in defence. The towering centre-back<\/p>\n<p>ChatGPT has selected the Dutchman due to his set-piece prowess and the potential for him to score big through defensive contribution points.<\/p>\n<p>Van Dijk scored three goals and provided an assist in 37 Premier League matches last season. He secured 143 points in FPL.<\/p>\n<h4>Neco Williams \u00a35.0m (NFO)<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-59461 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Neco-Williams-560x373.jpg\" alt=\"Neco Williams\" width=\"560\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Neco-Williams-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Neco-Williams-924x616.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Neco-Williams-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Neco-Williams-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Neco-Williams.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams is the second-most expensive defender in ChatGPT&#8217;s best FPL squad.<\/p>\n<p>Williams has broken into the squad due to Forest&#8217;s favourable run of fixtures, his defensive contributions, and excellent crossing ability.<\/p>\n<h4>Micky van de Ven \u00a34.5m (TOT) and Ezri Konsa \u00a34.5m (AVL)<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-59460 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Micky-van-de-Ven-e1755056317792-560x367.jpeg\" alt=\"Micky van de Ven\" width=\"560\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Micky-van-de-Ven-e1755056317792-560x367.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Micky-van-de-Ven-e1755056317792-924x605.jpeg 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Micky-van-de-Ven-e1755056317792-350x229.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Micky-van-de-Ven-e1755056317792-768x503.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Micky-van-de-Ven-e1755056317792.jpeg 1265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Coming in at \u00a34.5m, Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa&#8217;s Ezri Konsa are excellent budget options. Keeping Virgil van Dijk and Neco Williams fixed, van de Ven and Konsa provide rotation options.<\/p>\n<p>The Tottenham man features on our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/best-defenders-fpl-2025-26\/\">best FPL defenders 2025\/26<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>They should also deliver decent returns thanks to the introduction of Defensive Contributions points.<\/p>\n<h4>Maxime Esteve \u00a34.0m (BUR)<\/h4>\n<p>Maxine Esteve is ChatGPT&#8217;s final pick in defence. Burnley do not have the most promising defensive record. But at just \u00a34.0 million, it is hard to ignore a potential starter.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>AI Picks the Best MIDFIELDERS for Ultimate FPL Team<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Taking it all into account, here are the five midfielders AI has chosen for its FPL team:<\/p>\n<h4>Mohamed Salah \u00a314.5m (LIV) \u2014 Captain<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-26801 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Mohamed-Salah-2021-22-560x294.jpg\" alt=\"Mohamed Salah, Pictured Here Celebrating His Goal, Could Top the Charts in 2025\/26 FPL Season\" width=\"560\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Mohamed-Salah-2021-22-560x294.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Mohamed-Salah-2021-22-924x485.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Mohamed-Salah-2021-22-350x184.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Mohamed-Salah-2021-22-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Mohamed-Salah-2021-22.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>ChatGPT has picked the most expensive player in the game, Mohamed Salah, as the captain of its FPL team.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h4>Cole Palmer \u00a310.5m (CHE) \u2014 Vice Captain<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-27517 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Chelsea-Star-Cole-Palmer-Celebrating-560x373.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Chelsea-Star-Cole-Palmer-Celebrating-560x373.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Chelsea-Star-Cole-Palmer-Celebrating-924x616.webp 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Chelsea-Star-Cole-Palmer-Celebrating-350x233.webp 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Chelsea-Star-Cole-Palmer-Celebrating-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Chelsea-Star-Cole-Palmer-Celebrating.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chelsea midfield maestro Cole Palmer costs \u00a310.5 million this season, but ChatGPT still find him underpriced.<\/p>\n<p>The Englishman&#8217;s selection is fuelled by the Blues&#8217; solid run of early fixtures and his innate ability to score and assist.<\/p>\n<p>All things considered, it is not difficult to see why he has surpassed Mohamed Salah to become the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/most-owned-players-fpl-cole-palmer-joao-pedro-mohamed-salah\/\">most-owned FPL player<\/a> in the game.<\/p>\n<h4>Florian Wirtz \u00a38.5m (LIV)<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-56419 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Florian-Wirtz-FPL-Price-Reveal-at-8.5m-560x373.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Florian-Wirtz-FPL-Price-Reveal-at-8.5m-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Florian-Wirtz-FPL-Price-Reveal-at-8.5m-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Florian-Wirtz-FPL-Price-Reveal-at-8.5m.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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 \u00a38.5 million.<\/p>\n<p>Wirtz may have to share set-piece duties with Mohamed Salah, but ChatGPT is confident that he will get his chances.<\/p>\n<h4>Morgan Rogers \u00a37.0m (AVL)<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-27677 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/rogersss-1-560x291.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/rogersss-1-560x291.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/rogersss-1-350x182.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/rogersss-1-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/rogersss-1.jpg 820w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to AI, Morgan Rogers is a value pick at just \u00a37.0 million. The only concern is his fitness.<\/p>\n<p>At the time of writing, he is 75% likely to play in Aston Villa&#8217;s Premier League opener against Newcastle United.<\/p>\n<h4>Elliot Anderson \u00a35.5m (NFO)<\/h4>\n<p>ChatGPT wraps up its midfield selection with Nottingham Forest man Elliot Anderson.<\/p>\n<p>According to AI, Anderson is a solid budget midfielder who would greatly benefit from Defensive Contribution (DEFCON) points.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>ChatGPT Selects Best FORWARDS for Ultimate FPL Team<\/h3>\n<p>Having splurged on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/best-midfielders-fpl-25-26-salah-palmer\/\">best FPL midfield picks<\/a>, ChatGPT has taken a little more conservative approach with the forwards.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of going for Erling Haaland at \u00a314.0 million, ChatGPT has taken a more balanced approach.<\/p>\n<h4>Ollie Watkins \u00a39.0m (AVL)<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-35120 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Ollie-Watkins-Aston-Villa-560x373.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Ollie-Watkins-Aston-Villa-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Ollie-Watkins-Aston-Villa-924x616.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Ollie-Watkins-Aston-Villa-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Ollie-Watkins-Aston-Villa-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Ollie-Watkins-Aston-Villa.jpg 1427w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Coming in at \u00a39.0 million, Ollie Watkins is ChatGPT&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<h4>Joao Pedro \u00a37.5m (CHE)<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-59458 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Joao-Pedro-560x315.webp\" alt=\"Joao Pedro\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Joao-Pedro-560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Joao-Pedro-924x519.webp 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Joao-Pedro-350x197.webp 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Joao-Pedro-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Joao-Pedro.webp 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;s first-choice No. 9, and his price is also in the sweet spot.<\/p>\n<h4>Marc Guiu \u00a34.5m (SUN)<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-59459 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Marc-Guiu-560x368.webp\" alt=\"Marc Guiu\" width=\"560\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Marc-Guiu-560x368.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Marc-Guiu-350x230.webp 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Marc-Guiu.webp 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Last but not least, ChatGPT has picked Marc Guiu as its third forward. The former Chelsea man comes in at just \u00a34.5 million and is expected to get some minutes.<\/p>\n<p>There is hardly a better option for the bench than the 19-year-old.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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