I have in the past coerced people to join FPL and they want some tips/advice in selecting a team. Here is what I send them as the begin their FPL adventure/addiction. As Barbossa would say, these are more guidelines than rules. Share what you think should be included (I plan on copying for the next victim who I talk into beginning their FPL addiction lol)
Formation to use: 3-4-3
Position GK = 1 Premium and 1 Cheap (4.0 to 4.5), or Rotation of 2 Mid Table, Total spend 9.5 Position Def = 2 Premium, 1 Mid Price (4.5 to 5.0), 2 Cheap (both 4.0 if possible), Total spend 24.5 Position MF = 2 Premium, 2 Mid Price, 1 Cheap (4.5), Total spend 35 Position F = 2 Premium, 1 Mid Price, Total Spend 31