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

    This whole Aguero thing is the reason I didn’t have him last year. Somehow I got talked into going with him this year specifically with GW2 in mind, now we are here and we have doubts! Plan was to sell and switch KdB lol with 2 FTs..

    So Aguero is a doubt, Salah is away vs a decent team in form, I think I’ll go Eriksen. Home vs a team with lots of defensive injuries, nailed, on set-pieces, and the top creator last week. If I get it wrong I can only get it half wrong as I see it as I own the other two..

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

      Good thinking. Where are the Aguero doubt rumours even coming from?

    2. Dragon Arcana
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Got to be Kun or Salah for me. Brave move

    3. el polako
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I only got Aguero in with GW2 in mind, selling after this week.

      1. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I got him in at Bilva’s expense too. I still may keep but would like some funds to sort Cairney out. Mahrez & Arnie for example..?

    4. Carlton P
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Palace gave away a silly amount of goal scoring opportunities last week. If it wasn’t for McCarthy they would have conceded 2 or 3. Salah and Mané are gong to run riot

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        You mean hennessey lol

    5. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Somehow got talked into getting Aguero? Just post your password here and someone can go in each week and manage your team

      1. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yes I had Sane and Arnie, the vibes for Sane weren’t good but I needed a City attacker of some sort so plumped for Fernandinho & Aguero with the intention of switching to KdB when back in the team.

        1. French Gooner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          The fact you opted for Fernandinho in a “Fantasy” team gave me Nausea

  2. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    And Jafooli, stop hokey cokeying between Aguero & Salah for captain. Pick one and leave it.

    Anyone considered Mane 😆

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

    Repost: 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?

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

      Can see tfs made and price changes. This is just the regular site on mobile not the app

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

        All, mobile, PC etc....it seems a bit all over the place at the moment...

    2. Pennywise
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Not noticed that or at least not been affected by it. I've currently made 1 mil.

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

        😮 10 x price rises?

        1. Pennywise
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Obviously sacrifices had to be made... 😈

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

            WC?

            1. Pennywise
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Aye, that or a 30 pt. hit you decide... speculate to accumulate

    3. Dokdok666
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yes. Go to their "transfer history" and you can see it

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

        Cheers Dokdo

  4. DaddyPig
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Just one decision to make.
    Which would you play please...
    Hoilett NEW (H)
    or
    Ings EVE (A)

    Thanks!

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

      Ings

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

    Anyone else saving themselves from the Aguero headache and bringing in Kane?

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

      Probably changing to aubameyang next week

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        This

    2. Sylas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      😆

  6. Naboo
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Good luck this weekend everyone. My captain decision has been made for me. Currently on the train to Paris for the weekend and will miss all the football, except for Monday night. So Salah it is!

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

    Foster or Fabianski?

    1. Scotty B
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Fab

  8. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Any better striker option than King this week at 6.5 or under?

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

      Wilson

      1. Scotty B
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Not really worth wasting a transfer on King > Wilson though is it?

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

    CHRIS WOOD or RAUL JIMINEZ. This is Draft League. Lacazettle and Vardy are my other 2 strikers. Please help.

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

      Wood

  10. Mr_Barbs
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Play two:
    A) Zaha (liv)
    B) Maddison (wol)
    C) Neves (lei)

    And to captain?
    A) Salah
    B) Aguero

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

      AB

      B

    2. Cheshire Duck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      AB

      same question for armband .. still changing between those two every 10 minutes

    3. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      AB

      A. But I’m going with Mendy instead

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

      Bc
      A

  11. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    If Aguero gets benched whats your plan?

    A) Straight swap with nailed on Aubameyang

    B) Keep for citys good run of fixtures.(hoping he starts most and scores well)

    Im Leaning towards A.

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

      Downgrade and get Sterling in midfield.

    2. Sylas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      And the pointless speculation continues. 🙄

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

        you never know when pep will spin his wheel. there are rumors it could happen this week

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

          Still a rumor unless Pep says it himself. Are you going to ask this question every time a rumor is spread?

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B

    4. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I already started season with Auba

    5. Dragon Arcana
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Probably A. Arsenal’s fixtures are outrageous

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

        yh could not be any better. and i think i read that no forward has scored more goals than Auba since he joined arsenal

    6. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B, Kun also has penalties

    7. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B - I remember last year I went Aguero over Kane at the start and then Aguero was benched at Bournemouth and I took him out before he scored massive points. I’ll stick with him for these fixtures

  12. Canelo
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Patricio (Hamer)
    Mendy Robertson Peltier (WB, Daniels)
    Salah Mane Eriksen(c) Cairney (Stephens)
    Aguero Arnie Zaha

    0.5 in the bank. 1 FT. Pick one. Leaning towards A.

    A) Cairney to Fraser. Play Fraser
    B) Bench Cairney. Play Daniels.
    C) Play Cairney.

    1. Carlton P
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Daniels > Shaw? Unless he’s had a price rise

  13. Taegugk Warrior
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Is Zaha likely have a chance to score or assist againts Liverpool

    1. Dragon Arcana
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      If you have him play him

    2. Sylas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      *checks crystal ball*

    3. Hughes Your Daddy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I would say yes, new contract under the lights on a monday - can see an ok result for us, maybe a 1-1 or 2-2

  14. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    The benefits of a good/great GW1 score are ridiculous.

    A. The points banked
    B. Price rises
    C. Save FT
    D. Low scores possibly taking hits (extra -4pts to the leaders)

    Really think there should be no price changes in the first couple GWs

    PS I got 95pts so this is not a gripe.

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

      Very true. Gained 0.5 more TV, and 70k rank

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

        Same and on 33k OR.

        Those in the 1-5m OR are currently going even further backwards

    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      It’s a bit like baps - not only do you get points for the goal/assist/CS etc, increased chance of baps also.

      It’s just double dipping.

      Would prefer points etc to be allocated just once.

    3. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      V true.
      Scored 75 wk 1 but would have been 101 if I hadn’t rearranged my team to squeeze KDB and Sanchez in.
      Which has forced an early transfer plus missing out on Mane.

    4. DF
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      True enough. But it levels out if the Spurs attack haul today. Those with eriksen for mane for instance could easily go into gw3 on a double rise having closed the gap by 14.

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

        Agreed, but a couple weeks moratorium on price changes would let this settle and not give extra advantage.

        If Eriksen is quiet again and Mane delivers, it will be double pain.

  15. PL Ball
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Peltier (NEW H) | Wan-Bissaka (LIV H) | Billings (Man City A)

    Bench order okay?

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

      Yes

    2. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

    3. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Perfect

  16. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Bench 1. Peltier or Cook?

    Firmino > Aguero(c) worth -4?

    1. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Cook

      No

      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Ty

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

      cook

    3. Birds of Prey
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      cook
      absolutely not if, aguero doesnt produce-- he's an even switch to Auba gw3.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks. Will probably use my KDB money to go Sanchez,Firmino > Sterling,Aubameyang next week

  17. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Play one:
    A mitrovic (tot)
    B TAA (cpl)

    1. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A

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

      B

    3. Ron Swansea City
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Personally, I'd go Mitrovic, but it's a tough one.

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Hence the question 🙂 thanks

    4. AnfieldLad
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B

    5. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B

    6. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'd always play a top 4 defender over a newly promoted striker

    7. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers all

  18. AnfieldLad
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I’ve had (C) on Mendy all week

    Think I’d be more annoyed if I swapped it and Mendy hauled than if Mendy blanks and Salah hauls

    Is it a good idea?
    Will he be reined in?

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

      I’m on the same and agree with your logic tbh. I think I’ll stick. Only GW2, pints are allowed and we get basic salah points regardless. I think the possible rewards outweigh the risks

  19. Ron Swansea City
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Besides the "August Curse" is there any other reason people would shy away from Captain Kane this week?

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

      Lack of form, looked tired last game

    2. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Spurs love to ruin newly promoted sides.
      Kane captain could easily be the best choice, casuals rejoice.

    3. el polako
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      yes - he looks like he needs some rest and then few friendlies to get back in shape.

    4. korbendallas82
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      United and Liverpool next 4. So i would go for Arsenal striker over him.

      1. Ron Swansea City
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah, when I picked him up, I was thinking Matic would be out for the United game, leaving the back more vulnerable, but now I guess that's a toss-up.

  20. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Aguero starts..

    1. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah but I'm really worried about the guardian.......

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

      a riot?

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

      The guardian post is nonsense. No solid quotes just pure speculation

  21. Lebowski85
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Not sure if this has been asked yet. Kun or Salah captain?

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

      ‘I wanna be a gansta, but I’m a footballer’

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

      LOL

  22. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Sanchez was so out of form last season.
    In the first half he didn't want to be at Arsenal and was unsettled and then never really got going at United, people forget he hasn't had a summer off in years with Cops America and World Cup commitments plus he hardly ever misses a game for his club.
    So after a summer off and him being one of those players I liken to Suarez, Aguero, Gerrard, Messi, Ronaldo who are few and far between who have that hunger and desire to constantly succeed this guy won't be out of form for long which is why I have decided that this season Sanchez and Salah will alternate as captain's in my team. Going to get you 90 minutes coupled with goals and assists 8/9 times out of 10 this season.
    So if you have him, keep him and get that captain's armband on him this week.

    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      He is my vc

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

      I guess, he has a very different role under Mou, He will find form in real football terms, but FPL wise he may not turn out to be such a great option. I could be wrong, but Lukaku will always remain the main target man and rest of his midfield partners (Pogba, Lingard et al) ar not for setting up others with their chance creation.
      But sure, agree with first part of your last sentence, may need more evidence for the later part 🙂
      Best luck for the season, hope you have a good one 🙂

      1. Scotty B
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers bud thank you, you too.

  23. Urchin
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    If (or when?) I decide to drop Kun, very likely that I will bring in Kane by stealing that extra 1 mil from my defense

    1. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Auba appeals over Kane

  24. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Good to go? Did have the armband on Kun until reading a few comments on here this morning...

    Patricio
    Robertson • Mendy • Shaw
    Salah • B. Silva • Mané • Richarlison
    Aguero • Arnautovic • King
    (Hamed • Kenedy • Tomkins • AWB)

    1. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Put it back on Kun, doubt he comes off the bench as so many defenders & mids req minutes.

    2. Finnish Fish
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Like it a lot.

  25. rokonto
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Off topic but trying to watch burnley istanbol highlights on bt sport app... can't find it?

  26. FC_Dzbany
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Good to go. I am going with Kun (c), I believe he will start.

  27. MrFootieIsHere
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Jota > Moura (going to play WC next weeks may as well use the transfer).

    1. Finnish Fish
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Jota > Maddie 😉

  28. Finnish Fish
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Best Def under 6.0? Already have Mendy & Robbo... Thinkng of PVA, Rüdiger, Young..

    Cheers 🙂

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

      Perreira

  29. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    AGUERROOOOOOOOOO.... sorry just practicing