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18 August 2018 2808 comments
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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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  1. Jonesy5
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Start Jorginho or Peltier?

    1. arndff_
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Have you juts bought Jorginho?

      1. Jonesy5
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Nope, had him last week

  2. andymck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Fab/Foster owners, who are you playing this week?

    1. arndff_
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Fab at home

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Homie

    3. Earn your Spurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Foster

    4. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Fab due to home game. But Foster v Burnley is suggesting a 0-0

    5. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Foster against a tired Burnley struggling for goals.

      1. Our Man Charlie
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        this +1

    6. Ponduskongen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Foster

  3. Scout
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Play neves in mid or lowton?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Neves

      1. Scout
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Neves. Always a set piece threat.

      1. Scout
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        That’s what I though thanks

  4. Releasebreaks
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    who to play?

    Peltier (NEW)
    Fraser (whu)

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Fraser

    2. Scout
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Fraser

    3. AleksanderVN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      100% Fraser.
      Newcastle "always" beat Cardiff.

      I'm playing both tho..

    4. JD @JDCochran2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      frasier or shaqiri?

  5. Costa Nostra
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Captaining Salah is so easy and stress free:)

    1. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Agree. If he blanks, so be it. If he doesn’t and you missed it, lots of people getting those points.

      Currently on (K)un and sweating.

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Right the way up until Monday night

    3. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      What if Kun starts and hauls?

  6. Lazarus Star
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    So the City v Huddersfield 0-0 last season was when City had already won the league yeah....so they had nothing to play for. Today is a bit different.

    Is it just a case of unlocking that defence?

    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I have a feeling they wont win today either

    2. Dannyb
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No chance city win today.

  7. Dannyb
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Captain Aguero or Eriksen?

    1. KINGVIZO
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      AGEUROOOOOOOOOOOOO.......

    2. Releasebreaks
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      kuna

  8. Scout
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Jota our for neves
    Stones out for Mendy?
    Was that a good move?

    1. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Only if the guys you changed to get attacking returns:..otherwise it’s exactly the same.

      1. Scout
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Well though Mendy could get a few assists and stones is not nailed?

        Didn’t want to take jota out but had to get Mendy and through neves is on set peices and pens

        1. Costa Nostra
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          That’s what I’m saying. He’ll meed to get assists to make that trade worth it. Stones is pretty much nailed and can bang home a set piece himself

          1. Scout
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            You reckon his nailed? Otemendi and Kompany back now Not sure always risky where as Mendy is the only one fit for that position.

            What do you reckon? Jota and stones or Mendy and neves

            1. Costa Nostra
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              I think Mendy is the better play for sure. And I also think stones will pair with Otamendi. But as we all know, nobody is 100% nailed in Peps circus

              1. Scout
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                Ok thanks for help

            2. Costa Nostra
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              As far as Jota or Neves, I think its way too early to tell. Could go either way.

              Personally I can see myself owning only Mendy from City soon as I’m not excited about spending top money on players from that position and have them not even be nailed. For Man City prices they need to be nailed IMO.

    2. Releasebreaks
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      good move only if is free without hit

      1. Scout
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah there’s no hit. Worth it yeah?

  9. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    When is it better to take captaincy risks?

    A) Early in the season

    B) Late in the season

    C) never, be a Dullard

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      CAB

    2. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Show me da A

    3. Stokelona
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B if chasing

    4. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      D) Always

  10. JD @JDCochran2
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    any news on smalling?

    1. JD @JDCochran2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      there has to be some man u fans on here to go with his 2.5% ownership....is he still injured?

  11. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Morning guys, in Hamburg this weekend for a stag so doing my moves before the lash..

    How did Southampton Def look? Do you think they have a shot at keeping Everton out?

    1. Dannyb
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Soton are terrible. So no.

    2. Earn your Spurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'm backing Soton defence ahead of CP keeping clean sheet

    3. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Mixed reviews..

    4. Oooof
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Depends upon what formation they play at Goodison Park.

      They finished the game with 4 at the back last and apparently looked better for it.

      Also Ings played well when he came on by most accounts.

  12. Richd
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Guys please be careful of Fantastitik is a scammer and did it was a dog !

    1. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      That's libellous and you will be hearing from my attorney.

  13. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Did Jonty and Mark mention Aguero news in their new video?

    1. Sir Edo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A lot..

    2. JD @JDCochran2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      can you post links?

  14. Mr. Blonde
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Fabianski or foster? Leaning towards foster currently

    1. Mr. Blonde
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Apologies just saw discussion above

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Foster.

  15. @persecuted_by_mods
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I think sometimes we get too bogged down in stats. Having never watched wolves play the stats told me Jota would be the better pick for fpl than Neves. Having seen them play (granted only one match) it looks like Neves is more comfortable making the step up, a lot of play seemed to be going through him, he's young, and obviously as a promoted side they can't play the exact way they did last year so would make sense to utilise their best player more

      It's not as simple as Neves only scored 6 in the championship so don't expect him to score more in the premier league

      Granted this is all based off one game, just saying we shouldn't be too quick to think Neves' haul was a one off. That said I own Jota still so hopefully they both smash it

      1. Ha.
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        As you say, one game

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            7 years, 7 months ago

            I know, my wider point was about not getting too bogged down in stats. I'd believe that even with 0 matches gone

        2. Podge
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Gotta wait 5-6 weeks before getting any promoted players

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Could miss a good patch of form there though

              1. Podge
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                I’ve learned me lesson

        3. odannyboys
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          king or lacazaette?

          1. Podge
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Laca

        4. Ask Yourself
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          This is the sort of stress I play fpl for

          1. KINGVIZO
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            HAHA

          2. Releasebreaks
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            but is feels good when your players reward with return points

        5. Salarrivederci
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          (C) Maddison to lead the line. Let’s go Maddi-Boi!

          DDG
          Mendy - Robertson - PVA
          Salah - Mane - B.Silva - Richarlison
          Maddison (C)
          Aguero - Ings

          1. Optic1
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Very ballsy... if you actually do it. lol

        6. Optic1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Wow. Even though I've had the strongest start to a season I can remember (98pts), I'm playing around as you do (thinking about a Sterling shoe in if need be) and stumbled across something I very much like the look of at some point down the road (disclaimer - not a RMT - I'm not looking to make these moves now). Would be interested to hear if anyone else is looking at this kind of option in a few weeks?

          * Foster and Fabi > Hart and Hamer
          * Bsilva and Stephens > Sterling and Fraser
          * Aguero and King > Lacazette and Kamara (change to 342)

          Hart
          Robertson Mendy Tompkins
          Salah Mane Sterling Richarlison Fraser
          Laca Arny

          Hamer - Wan-Biss - Cedric - Kamara

          1. Patch
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Kamara too much of a stretch

            Like the longer term sterling move

            Not sure on GK, I went for Ederson+Forget

            1. Optic1
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              There's a bit of flex in it. Could keep Fab/Foster in the net for the same cost. Could be another 5.0 who looks attractive at that point which free's up another 0.5 for the Kamara fund - although 5.0 forwards.......

              One to think about going forward maybe. Depends how well Bilva and King perform over the next few weeks (and how bad Sterling does!).

          2. jumpinjoe90
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            I like it

        7. Stokelona
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Sod it I'm captaining Mane

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Don’t

        8. KINGVIZO
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          NORMAL SERVICE WILL BE RESUMED AND EVERYBODY WILL BE LOOKING AT GETTING THE EXPENSIVE FORWARDS AFTER THIS GW - JUST WATCH!!!!!

          1. Scapegoat Salah
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            OK MATE

          2. GREEN IS GOOD
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            OK THANKS

        9. Akeem
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Do you think pep could bench Mendy tommorrow? (if he opts for 3-5-2)

          1. Slartibartfast
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Certainly possible

          2. Stupendous
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            The reason we can play a 3 5 2 is Mendy back.

            So in a word

            No

            1. Francescoli
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              What’s your take on Kun playing significant minutes?

          3. Slartibartfast
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            I hate Pep Guardiola

          4. Scout
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Mendy will play for sure

          5. Danstoke82
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Given how Mendy performed against Arsenal? Would be madness to drop him surely.

          6. Pieterke30
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Must admit it crossed my mind but I think and hope not

        10. kepaccino
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          start fabianski or foster?

          1. Gregor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Foster.

            1. Garfield1001
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Who you captaining Graeme?

              1. Gregor
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 16 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                Sorry, just seen this, was completely undecided at that time but ended up with Salah!

          2. Pieterke30
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Starting Fab but not comfortable with that decision

        11. Ojpsan1
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Luiz or Peltier?

          1. Scout
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Luiz

        12. WijnaldumLeviosa
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          I feel everyone's last minute panic here on a spiritual level

        13. Scapegoat Salah
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Hmm Jota to Maddison or save FT?

          1. Ha.
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Save

            1. Scapegoat Salah
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Cheers

          2. Dele
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            I did this transfer.

            1. Scapegoat Salah
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              I'm very tempted!

        14. FPL Maldini
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Did Fulham look a shambles in defence last week or did Palace just dominate them?

          1. Gregor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            They've got some work to do at the back, looked better going forward.

        15. Garfield1001
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Play one:

          Fabianksi (BOU)
          Foster (bur)

          Thanks!

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Fab

        16. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Kun owners.

          Are you keeping for the long haul or until he's benched for a game? Because he will be benched and then he will start again and score a hat trick or a brace!

          1. Patch
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Transitioning to Aub around GW3 onwards

            1. Positive vibes
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              This

          2. Stokelona
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            I’m getting rid for Aubameyang after he’s benched this week

          3. San Marino
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Rage transfer out on Sunday. Regrets the following GW.

            1. Danstoke82
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Probably rage transfer on Sunday but regarding Aubameyang is he the beat choice to replace Kun with or is it worth finding the 1.5m from somewhere ready for Kane in September?

        17. TEKKERS FC
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Gundogan a good choice?

          1. scarlet
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            yes

          2. Twisted Saltergater
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Could be. Was quite advanced last season. Think we need to see how People adjusts without KdB. Might be a repeat of GW1.

            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              *Pep

            2. TEKKERS FC
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              I mean for 5.5 is a good choice for a stint I feel, sucks i can have 4,5,6 city players lol

          3. Boss Hogg
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Good differential, but is he really the best use of your 3 City players?