5 cheap and shrewd buys in FPL 

Let's have a look at the best budget friendlies picks for your fantasy team as we approach the mid-season phase.

#1) Ruben Loftus-Cheek

The Chelsea loanee has easily been one of Palace's better signings last summer. The midfielder who plays at centre attacking midfield or the right hand side of the midfield has become a regular as Palace strive to up their form and try to escape relegation.

Priced just at £4.6M, the English international has already got a goal and 2 assists to his name- proving to be a perfect addition to your team as a 5th midfielder, as Crystal Palace still have some lucrative fixtures before they play Arsenal and Manchester City during the last week of the year.

#2) Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Liverpool v Everton - Premier League

Just 20 years of age,the promising young Englishman has already started to show sparks of quality. He is one player who has been starting ahead of Sandro and Niasse, making the no.9 position his.

The brilliant youngster surely has something special, as he has been trusted by both the Everton managers this season- Koeman and Allardyce. Having scored twice and assisted 6 times, the £5.2M forward is definitely a bargain for your fantasy team.

#3) Jonjoe Kenny

Southampton v Everton - Premier League

The young right back broke through into the first team in a rather dreadful season, but has improved extremely well as the campaign has progressed. Primarily a right back, he can also be deployed at the RWB position which Everton occasionally use, getting him more involved in their attacks.

Everton have finally started to perform now and also have a lucrative set of fixtures coming up. With 2 clean sheets in their last 3, this might be a good time to get the £4.3M defender into your side.

#4) Fernandinho

Manchester City v Arsenal - Premier League

This might look like a surprise inclusion to most, as it is never advisable to purchase defensive midfielders in FPL as they do not provide much attacking inputs. However, we make an exception here, as the Brazilian midfielder has already scored 2 and created another 3 for his teammates.

The pivot of Pep Guardiola's team costs a meagre £5.2M, so considering his occasional goal or assist, he seems like a decent 4th or 5th midfielder for your side.

#5) Arthur Masuaku

West Ham United v Chelsea - Premier League

The offensive left back has been starting in the midfield this season, which is the prime reason for his pick in this list. He has started the last 4 games and has registered 2 assists all campaign.

All in all, the £4.4M defender/midfielder is a good option considering West Ham's good fixtures and his advanced position, increasing his chances for offensive runs and subsequent returns.