The week in Fantasy Premier League: The end of 'essentials' - strategy for the second half of the season

Now that the dust has settled on the Christmas fixture schedule, it’s time for Fantasy League managers to catch our breath and take a look at the lessons we’ve learned so far.

This season, nobody is 'essential'

Remember when you simply HAD to have Etienne Capoue in your squad? What about Raheem Sterling? Eden Hazard? Heung-Min Son? Kevin De Bruyne? Dare we say it… Sergio Aguero?