Fantasy Premier League Champion Crowned: Norway’s Jonas Sand Labakk Takes the Title
In an incredible display of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) prowess, Norway’s Jonas Sand Labakk has been crowned the champion of the 2023/24 season. With a staggering 2799 points, Labakk secured the top spot by a comfortable 51-point margin.
The coveted FPL trophy
“Winning FPL, wow! I have no words,” said Labakk in an interview. “I don’t know what to say, but I have a bottle of champagne in the freezer. It means a lot to me. I have played this game since I was a little kid. Winning is a dream that never even struck my mind!”
The Final Standings
| Rank | Team | Manager | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Onkel Blaa | Jonas Sand Labakk | 2799 |
| 2 | Pinky and De Bruyne | Euan Thompson | 2748 |
| 3 | Flying Without Ings | Ashley Marsh | 2738 |
| 4 | Alexandra Greats | Sundeep Jaswal | 2736 |
| 5 | IBRAs | Ibrahim Albawardi | 2727 |
The Turning Point
The day started with unwelcome news for Labakk, as Bukayo Saka, his only signing for Gameweek 38, was left out of the Arsenal squad. However, any nerves he may have felt soon evaporated as Foden scored early, followed by a crucial goal from Isak ahead of half-time.
Chip Strategy Proves Crucial
Labakk’s success can be attributed to his clever chip strategy. In the second half of the season, two popular approaches emerged, focused on navigating Blank Gameweek 29 (BGW29), a round with only four matches. The first approach involved using the Free Hit chip in BGW29 to ensure a full playing XI, and saving the Wildcard for later in the season. The second approach, adopted by Labakk, favored playing the Wildcard in Gameweek 30 and planning for BGW29 using free transfers. This strategy paid dividends, allowing Labakk to save the Free Hit for Double Gameweek 34 (DGW34), where he totalled 143 points.
Labakk’s clever chip strategy proved decisive
A Dream Come True
For Labakk, winning the FPL title is a dream come true. As he celebrates his victory, he can take pride in knowing that his clever tactics and perseverance have earned him the coveted title of FPL champion.
Labakk’s champagne celebration
