Man City FPL Assets Unlocked: Haaland Essential, Reijnders Rising, Lewis Bargain?

Gameweek 1 • Community Breakdown

Manchester City players gather in front of the Etihad Stadium crowd celebrating a goal, Haaland at the center with arms raised and a focused expression, teammates smiling and congratulating him, stadium seats filled with cheering fans, vibrant and energetic mood

Manchester City’s 4–0 demolition of Wolves wasn’t just a footballing statement—it was an FPL earthquake. With prices freshly revealed, which players are worth jumping on and which are early-season traps? Here’s the lowdown.

Quick Picks: Haaland (essential), Reijnders (£5.5m gem), Rico Lewis (£5.0m bargain). Watch Cherki & Bobb as rotation punts.

⚡ Erling Haaland — The Undisputed Essential

Erling Haaland celebrating after scoring, arms outstretched with a determined expression, teammates approaching to congratulate him, Etihad Stadium crowd visible in the background, energetic and triumphant mood

Price: £14.0m | GW1 Points: 13

A brace, bonus points, and the same old story. Haaland is still the most reliable captain option in the game. Yes, he’s expensive, but there’s no FPL squad without him. The question isn’t “Haaland or no Haaland” — it’s who you pair him with.

🎯 Tijjani Reijnders — Budget Breakthrough

Tijjani Reijnders raising his arms in celebration after scoring for Manchester City, joyful expression, surrounded by cheering teammates and fans in the stadium, energetic and optimistic atmosphere

Price: £5.5m | GW1 Points: 10

A dream Premier League debut with a goal and an assist. Reijnders immediately looks like the perfect fifth midfielder. If his minutes remain stable, he could be the best enabler in the game this season.

✨ Oscar Bobb — Differential Delight

Oscar Bobb celebrating with arms raised, smiling as teammates approach, Manchester City fans cheering in the background, lively and upbeat mood

Price: £5.5m | GW1 Points: 6

Creative, lively, and already delivering points. Bobb is Pep roulette in human form, but at £5.5m he’s worth keeping an eye on. If he nails down a starting spot, he’s a golden differential.

🛡️ Defense — Rico Lewis Leads the Way

Rico Lewis (£5.0m, 11 pts) stood out at the back. Out-of-position in phases, cheap, and reliable so far. Aït-Nouri (£6.0m) also impressed, but feels slightly overpriced. Dias & Stones (both £5.5m) remain safe but unspectacular picks.

🚨 Risks & Traps

Gvardiol (£6.0m) – flagged, wait and watch.
Foden (£8.0m) – zero points GW1, upside remains but monitor minutes.
Rodri / Kovačić – deep-lying roles, very low FPL ceiling.

✅ Verdict

Man City’s GW1 confirmed what we already knew: Haaland is essential. The real excitement lies in the new supporting cast — Reijnders as a bargain enabler, Lewis as a defensive value pick, and Bobb as a risky-but-fun differential.

Suggested triple-up: Haaland + Reijnders + Lewis. Add Cherki or Bobb only if you enjoy the chaos of Pep’s roulette.

FPL prices and points accurate as of Gameweek 1 (2025/26).