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The Complete Guide to our FPL Gameweek 2 tips and advice

This season we are collating all relevant Gameweek advice in one article every week to help you with your preparations.

In this first edition we have pulled together all the content that we have already produced relating to Gameweek 2.

With just a few hours remaining until the the 11:30am deadline, here’s your last chance to go over everything…

Captain Candidates

After collecting your thoughts in our Captain Poll, we have now assessed the question over the armband in another Captain Sensible article.

The captain poll is still live so make sure you vote in that and see what the rest of the Fantasy Football Scout community are thinking of doing.

READ IT HERE

Scout Picks

We’ve picked our 11-man selection for Gameweek 2 with the help of our FPL pundits.

Make sure you check-out the line-up, in case it helps you make any last-minute decisions.

READ IT HERE

Team News

We have gone through every single press conference over the last two days to bring you the latest and most important team news in one article.

You can also check out our predicted line-ups in the Team News tab.

READ IT HERE

Transfer Market

We’ve run the rule over the transfer market ahead of Gameweek 2 to pick out the emerging trends after the opening weekend of the season.

Have a read if you want to know which bandwagons to hope on, and which to avoid.

READ IT HERE

Differentials

Raheem Sterling (£11.0m) has somehow become something of a differential in the early part of this season.

We’ve gone over the case for his inclusion in Gameweek 2, as well two other sparingly owned options in a Spot the Differential article.

READ IT HERE

The Opinion

In our second edition of Question Time we got the opinion of four more knowledgeable FPL managers, this time on the Gameweek 2 talking points.

The unexpected impact of returning World Cup players, bandwagons, transfer saving and Marcos Alonso (£6.5m) were all discussed.

READ IT HERE

Set-piece Match-ups

In a new series of articles we will be looking at set-piece match-ups for each Gameweek to find areas to exploit.

Obviously we’ve only had one week of the season so far but there are still a few options who stand-out, plus this first instalment should give managers an idea of how the concept will work this season before we get more data.

READ IT HERE

The Data

Some FPL talking points can only be gleaned from the data, which is why we want to remind you of the numbers available to you concerning Gameweek 2.

Earlier this week we analysed the stastistics from the opening round of matches.

READ IT HERE

The Watchlist

After the opening round of fixtures we have updated the Watchlist for Gameweek 2.

Make sure you read our update so that you know which factors have gone into the changes made.

READ IT HERE

Round-up of Gameweek 1

In this week’s Digest we drew the line under Gameweek 1, ready for another weekend of action.

Have a read of this to get all the key talking points from the opening round of matches ready for the next one.

READ IT HERE

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2,808 Comments Post a Comment
  1. FlyingWithoutIngs
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Really wish the city game was after Liverpool so I could captain aguero and not have to want salah to not out score him the next day I know it doesn’t matter what order but just something about it I don’t like

    1. DaddyPig
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah we all know what you mean, game order does matter more than it should.

  2. mattyb09
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Who to start? (PICK2)

    a) Lowton v WAT
    b) Fraser @ WHU
    c) King @ WHU

    1. Aubamazette
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Bc

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Bc

  3. Aubamazette
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Bilva (c) anyone

    1. DaddyPig
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Wow! Are you? I just can’t. Aguero for me.

    2. Pitch Perfect
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I am. Own Aguero, but think both are capable of bagging, and midfielder gets more pts.

  4. Rich89Cook
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Def: Tark, Lindelof, Rudiger, Chambers, Peltier

    Had planned on a 3 of Trak, Lindelof and Rudiger but:

    1) Chelsea v Arsenal isn't ideal for Rudiger
    2) Tark affected by Europa?

    Is it worth a transfer or stick?

  5. Chandler Bing
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    If I get a player on the draft game via waivers but decide to remove him straight away on the free agents window - does he get locked for the GW?

    1. chilli con kone
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

  6. Slinky
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Made the mistake of benching Zaha last week but I got Wilson and I think good chance he can grab a goal from West ham keep playing such a high line.

    I got Lacazette Zaha Wilson

    I dont want to drop anyone from my midfield

    Who would yous puck

    1. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I would go with Wilson and Lacazette this week

  7. Ronin13
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Bailly to Shaw or save?
    Probably will need to do a firmino + moura -> mane + fwd switch next gw.

    1. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      save

      I just don't trust Shaw

  8. Dthinger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Pick two for GW2:
    a. Wilshire
    b. Pereira (the one from MUN)
    c. Wan-Bissaka
    d. Bellerin

  9. Azathoth
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Who to play
    a) Fabianski or Patricio?
    b)D.Luiz or Peltier?

    Thanx

    1. athreya
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Fab
      Luiz

      1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        agreed

  10. Burger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Thinking of next week, which do you prefer out of:

    A. Salah, Aguero, King

    Or

    B. Sterling, Firm, Auba

    ?

    1. Chilli Heatwave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B,, for next week

    2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      currently B

  11. Scotty B
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Is there any good 4.5 defenders to have this week?

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      one week only? maybe punt on holgate?

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      no not really

  12. athreya
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Play Peltier over Cairney?

    Any chance Fulham get anything out of the derby?

  13. Wish you were me
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Pick one
    Kante
    Neves
    Kenedy

    1. athreya
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Kenedy

    2. Wish you were me
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      One more
      Jorginho

  14. I am 42
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    For those who are sticking to Agüero (C), how many minutes do you think he will play?

    1. I am 42
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Do you think he can score 2 goals in 30 minutes?

      1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        of course. it’s more likely to be 70+ or none at all. although that may be tinged in hope

        1. I am 42
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          That's the best case scenario, 70+ mins or none at all.

          Worse case is 10 mins of cameo

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      75mins

      1. I am 42
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Just what I need, BALLS OF STEEL (no punt intended)
        I shall stick instead of switching to Eriksen
        Thank you 😀

        1. S9PKE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I’m captain in Aguero. Him and Salah are in my team at those prices for the reason of being my captain choices for the season barring injury

        2. Balls of Steel
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Yes stick with Kun you will reap the reward!

  15. Legohair
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Any news on aguero?

    1. el polako
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      There wont be any, is Pep's City - make your choices and pray.

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      makes sense, they are both aging and that team needs an overhaul before the next tournament

  16. Drogba Legend
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Armband on:

    A) Kun
    B) Salah
    C) Mendy
    D) Bilva
    E) Mane

    1. FPL ElasticO
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A but tempted by B

  17. Ninja Škrtel
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Eriksen captain or am I crazy?

    1. I am 42
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I planned to, think will stick to Kun

    2. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      What other options?

      1. Ninja Škrtel
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Salah and Kun. But reading kun may not start.

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I've got the same choices and gone with Aguero despite the news.
          Eriksen is a fair pick and I'm not sure my nerves will hold out. He's also a great differential in my work league...

  18. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    next week would you rather own mane or sterling?

    thinking salah sterling auba until the fixtures swing.

  19. Here's the manager
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Play Lacazette or Peltier?

    1. el polako
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Laca

  20. FPL ElasticO
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    G2g for this GW.... save my FT ??

    Fabianski
    Mendy/ Robertson/ Shaw
    Mane/ Salah/ B Silva/ Richarlison/ Jota
    Kun(c)/ Zaha

    Bench:: Begovic/ Cedric/ AWB/ Quaner

  21. Mickey Tyrion™
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Foster or Fabianski?

    1. Shearer & Sutton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Foster

  22. el polako
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    The only reason I've put Aguero inmy inital squad was GW2 Huddersfield at home but now in the light of doubts over his game time I will play it uber safe and put the armband on Salah.
    Its beginning of the season no need to take risks just yet and owning Aguero will have to be enough for me - slow and steady wins the race right ?

  23. FPL Footy Show Pod
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    I don’t think I’ve ever chopped and changed the armband as much before a GW.
    I was on Kun again til this morning and reading more and more momentum he won’t play.
    Yes it’s all rumours but there’s never smoke without fire.

    Then there’s the conundrum of him coming off the bench and bagging a brace!

    Whatever I and you all decide to do - remember one golden rule, probably the most important rule we’ve ever had in FPL......

    NEVER TRUST PEP

  24. TO
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Here is my current MF for this GW:
    Salah Richarlison Fraser Pereyra Bernardo Silva

    With 5 in the MF, I can only play 2 Forwards
    A: Lacazette & Agüero
    B: Wilson & Agüero

    Please A or B?

    1. DaddyPig
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I’d go B actually

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B

    3. Ron Swansea City
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B, at least this week.

  25. Cruz88
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Long term would you rather have:

    A) Vardy, Pogba, Robertson
    B) Auba, 6.5 (Madison?), Coleman

    No other premium strikers

    Cheers

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      think Robertson could be worth just holding all season

    2. DaddyPig
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B definitely because of Auba, Madison will come good too

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      a

    4. Dakers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A is tempting but probably B

  26. Ron Swansea City
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Bench One, Play One. Why?:

    Felipe Anderson- (Home v Bournemouth)

    Helder Costa- (Away @ Leicester)

    1. chasedreamz
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Draft League : CHRIS WOOD or RAUL JIMINEZ. I can only keep 1. Lacazettle and Vardy are my other 2 strikers. Please help.

    2. chasedreamz
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I like Felipe Anderson over Costa because Bournemouth struggle playing away and aren't as defensively compact.

      1. Ron Swansea City
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I appreciate your thoughtful response, cheers.

  27. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else notice that price rises on their rivals team (or any team for that matter) aren’t always either immediately shown on update or are incorrect?

    Seems to be a glitch?

  28. Taegugk Warrior
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Play Zaha, Peltier, or kabasele..?

    1. Cheshire Duck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Zaha or Peltier.

  29. Cheshire Duck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Pick one to start :
    A) Fraser
    B) Maddison