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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 latest article we have pulled together all the content that we have already produced relating to Gameweek 3.

We have republished this to the top of the site this morning for anyone looking for some last-minute tips.

Captain Candidates

We have now rounded off our discussion over the captaincy in our latest Captain Sensible article.

In it we went over the results of the poll as well as the data surrounding the candidates and the ir upcoming opponents.

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Scout Picks

Our official Scout Picks XI were revealed on Friday afternoon detailing the players we think will perform best in Gameweek 3.

Make sure you check out our selection and our reasons for choosing them.

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Team News

Our official Team News round-up came out on Friday afternoon after all of the top flight press conferences had been conducted.

Make sure you stay up to date with the latest team news.

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The Opinion

After another week of success for premium defence we got some opinion on whether there is a template forming in that area of FPL.

Our panel of Fantasy managers also discussed how to handle Arsenal’s fixture swing and the continuing lack of options up front.

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Set Pieces Match-ups

As we gradually pull in more data, we’ve gone over set pieces again to try and find the best match-ups.

It looks like Liverpool assets could be strong from dead ball situations in Gameweek 3, so make sure you check out the details on this one.

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The Underlying Data

As ever, we’ve gone over the underlying data ahead of Gameweek 3 in great detail.

It can be found in the Members Area or in our latest Big Numbers article.

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The Watchlist

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Check out our latest article on it to find out what we’ve tweaked and what factors have been in play.

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  1. Bored Bear
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    On wildcard and torn between

    (a) Edison
    (b) rotating keepers and flexibility to get extra city outfield player

    what do you guys reckon?

    cheers

    1. MyBall MyRules
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Ederson. Or 2 city defenders. Less chance of rotation

    2. Bullet Eder
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Ederson

    3. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      a

    4. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A

    5. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

    6. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A

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

      B

    8. Timon
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Ederson Mendy Aguero.

      Set and forget

    9. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I think you need a backbone

    10. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Edison, set and forget.

      1. Bored Bear
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers everyone! Plumped for Cech instead. Allows Schlupp on the bench for Mendy droppages and keeps Silva achievable

  2. EL tridente
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Who to start?

    A) Neves
    Or
    B) Cairney

    1. Bullet Eder
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Cairney

      1. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Really? Why?

        1. The Legend Squad
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Neves vs City...

    2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Cairney, good fixture vs Neves and Mitrovic looking dangerous, good assist potential.

  3. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    As a non owner, i hope Ozil being out doesnt lead to Mkhit playing in the hole

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Ramsey

    2. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Ozil not confirmed out

    3. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I think Rambo would start there but why is Mkhi playing in the whole so bad? Auba through the middle there’s a good understanding.

  4. Ryan Naysmith
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Mikhi cam please

  5. kraftwerker
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Start Ings or Fraser? Currently on the latter

    1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I think Fraser. Everton leaky. I like Ings but I think Saints are weak and Hughes a poor manager. He’ll take them down.

  6. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    A) alonso + 4.5 + 4.5
    B) TAA + walcott + 4.5

    B gives a slightly stronger bench - thoughts?

    1. The Legend Squad
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      With A, will be 4.5s be bench players?

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Correct

    2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I’m not convinced TAA is going to play every game and Walcott’s spot is also at risk with the new signings.

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

      A, who are other two defenders?

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

    Should I do Tosun -> Ings?

    2 frees but struggling with what to actually do

    1. HavertzHero
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      No

  8. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on this potential WC team please?

    Ryan
    Mendy | TAA | Schlupp
    Salah | Mane | Richarlison | Fraser | Neves/Hughes
    Kane | Aguero

    Button | Kamara | Bennett | AWB

    0ITB

    Thanks guys

    1. The Legend Squad
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Proof that you can have a good team with Sarah Kane and Aguero. Love it

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks mate. Gutted having to go for TAA over Robertson

        1. Lone Wolf FPL
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Doesnt look like that bad going him over Robo.

    2. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Reeeealy goood. This is how I set up when I will play WC to get Kane

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

      Looks good if Kane kicks off - lot of big hitters which means your bench is very weak (but you knew that).

      Would reassess Schlupp as he's a big rotation risk and may lose spot this week.

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks. Tomkins a better bet at 4.5?

        1. Mondeo
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I think Tomkins is a great option, he's playing well and Dann isn't back until November.

          I've scraped around for the extra 0.5 myself to get to that next tier, but then I don't have Kane! haha

    4. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Schlupp might lose his place

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

      V nice

  9. OldBenKenobi
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Think I gotta captain Aubameyang over Salah.
    Not going to make up ground following the crowd on Salah(c)

    1. camarozz
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      No but you will lose ground if he hauls that's the fear.

    2. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I’m playing safe with Salah but I think it’s going to be can’t win them all as Salah, Aguero, auba and mane all being options. Having said this I would still go Salah over auba as I think West Ham will be a lot tougher to beat this week

    3. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I think go with your gut. You won’t be able to live with yourself if Auba outscores. I wouldn’t personally but I can’t even decide between Hamer and DDG so don’t listen to me.

    4. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      West Ham are going to struggle and Arsenal could have scored 5 or so vs Chelsea and should have. So Auba should do well. But his position is uncertain and he may be shoved out left (where he admittedly did ok last season) but Liverpool are up against a team they hammered last season and one who will be without Dunk (almost certainly).

  10. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is the preamble dead and gone guys?

    Was my favourite read.

  11. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Score prediction for Fulham - Burnley?

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      0-0

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      2-1

    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      3-0

    4. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      3-1

    5. F4L
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      2-1

    6. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I hope 2-0 but can’t see us keeping a clean sheet so 2-1

    7. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      1-1

    8. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      2-1

    9. jia you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A feisty 1-1 draw with Mitro sent off

  12. Jarnathan
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Play Ings or Moura?

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Tough one

      If I were in that position I’d play moura for Monday night entertainment but ings probably the wiser decision

    2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Ings

  13. TyroneGAA
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    That’s it aguero is now captain...

    1. Totalfootball
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      ?!

    2. Scotty B
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Why?

    3. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Any parties reason for that?

    4. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      *particular

  14. BadgersBoys
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Some guy Amjie Sonjack on Twitter saying that Jesus up front alone today..

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      lol

    2. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Fake news Is Twitter.

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

      Some guy Judas Iscariot saying Jesus will be at the centre of the front three.

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Give that guy three pieces of silver and he’ll say anything.

    4. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Ok confirm KUN to Kamara for -4 cheers

    5. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Really?! Some random guy nobody knows on Twitter says so?! I’d best ditch Kun right now!

      1. BadgersBoys
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Read the name more carefully mate..

        1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Lol, very clever! 😀

        2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Def deserves an upvote

    6. Jules Rimet
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Jamie!!!

  15. doublyG
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Any reliable sources for pre-11:30 City XI?

    1. Scotty B
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Jamie Jackson

    2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Some guy called Amjie Sonjack on Twitter.

  16. Gol D Roger
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Cairney home to a wretched Burnley
    Or moura away to a shaky united ?

    1. Gol D Roger
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      *STRETCHED

    2. My Name Is Pepu
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Cairney surely

    3. Mauricios Cappuccino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Moura

    4. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Cairney

  17. BRONALDINHO
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Still can't decide whether to takw a hit to make sure I field an 11, in case both Shaw and Peltier are out

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Don't take a hit; hopefully Shaw starts

      1. BRONALDINHO
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I was all set on this last night. Now I have itchy fingers. Cheers!

        1. My Name Is Pepu
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          The last couple of hours are always a challenge, stay strong. 😉

          1. BRONALDINHO
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Ok, I'm leaving my phone down. Now. Starting Peltier hiping he either plays a full gane or not at all. And leaving Shaw as my back-up

    2. Vamos
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'm in the exact same boat. Have 2.8 in the bank too.

      Think I'll hold though as I've been burned by Alonso and Trippier loads and I BET that by next week, we want a beefy frontline again...

    3. The Legend Squad
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Would be for max 2 points. Not worth the risk

    4. Tempestic
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I took a hit for this exact reason, probably the wrong decision...

    5. BRONALDINHO
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers everyone! Let's hope we'll do great this GW

  18. My Name Is Pepu
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Bennett or Wan Bissaka for 5th defender?

    Is AWB worth the extra .1m over Bennett long term?

    1. BRONALDINHO
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. Especially if Bennet loses his place to Dendoncker

      1. My Name Is Pepu
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks Dinho

    2. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      AWB is the new Gareth Bale. Pay the 0.1!

    3. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I would think so.

      1. My Name Is Pepu
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks Greg and Deulo

  19. Tshelby
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsey and Morata will need to deliver for me today!

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      How?

      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        They are milkmen

      2. Tshelby
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        By scoring a goal?

        1. My Name Is Pepu
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          You reckon Ramsey will score off the bench?

          1. Tshelby
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            He could but he might start. His last chance for me to stay in my squad

            1. My Name Is Pepu
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Fair enough, let's hope for the best.

          2. Deulofail
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            He'll score with your mum and she'll drink the milk

            1. My Name Is Pepu
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Looks like you and your mum have experienced it 😆

              1. Deulofail
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                Mum's milk is the tits

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

            Why do you think Ramsey will start on the bench?

  20. Digital-Real
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Why no love for Pedro around here? Cheap and in form...

    1. BRONALDINHO
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      We don't know if he will start once Hazard plays full time

      1. Digital-Real
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Surely Willian gets dumped to the bench over Pedro?
        Bad management if Pedro is the fall guy especially considering his current form.

    2. TheNovocastrian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I dropped him due to my fears that his gametime might reduce with Hazard returning

    3. My Name Is Pepu
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Looks nailed as things stand and in my team.

      Based on current form,, think Willian will drop out if Hazard starts.

  21. TheNovocastrian
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Wildcard in early (hopefully not wasted) and would welcome opinion:

    Kepa;
    Robertson, Mendy, Alonso;
    Salah(c), Bilva, Richarlison, Mhki, Fraser;
    Aguero, Zaha;
    (Hamer, ,Cook, Wan-Bissaka, Ings)

    £101.0 (with £0.3 itb).
    Good luck for the new gameweek everyone....

    1. Jules Rimet
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Like it. Wish you had fit Mane into that aswell. Would have been awesome.

    2. Jules Rimet
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Like Kepa > Foster/Hennessey and Ings to Kamara would have allowed you to Bilva > Mané 🙂

  22. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    A) alonso + 4.5 mid
    B) taa + walcott

    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      a

  23. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Shaw to Monreal worth a hit?

    1. BRONALDINHO
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Arsenal are not defending this season. And Monreal is not particularly attacking usually, so at least not for him

    2. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Nope

  24. alexh87
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    GTG?

    Foster
    Mendy Alonso Robbo
    Rich Mane Salah (c) Fraser Madd
    Aguero Zaha

    Subs: Fab Ings Peltier WB

    Should I be looking at a Watford CS and play Ings over Zaha?

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I’d play Ings over Maddison.

      1. Jules Rimet
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        this

  25. CC22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    My team is literally the full Scout Picks first XI this week, but with Richarlison included instead of Fraser as I’ve not got budgetary constraints. I seriously hope they do well this week!

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Crikey, good work!

      1. CC22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, just hope the Scout Pick jinx doesn’t kick in. Had a flying start and my transfers this week for a -4 were Alonso, Ings & Mkhi in for Shaw, King & Moura. Clearly very template based on the picks!

        1. Gregor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          A lot to be said for the template!

    2. Totalfootball
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      GW over then

      1. CC22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Ha, that’s the worry! Had a very good start so far though so a bad week does feel imminent.

    3. delux
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Last season it would mean 24pts max.

    4. DF
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Literally doesn't mean the same as almost. It literally means something completely different.

  26. Farke in hell
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    City lineup prediction challenge:
    Post your predicted line ups for city

    My prediction

    Ederson
    Kompany, Stones Laporte
    Walker Silva Fernandinho Silva Mendy
    Aguero Jesus

    1. COYS.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Ederson
      Walker Kompany stones Mendy
      Fernandinho
      Maharez B.silva D.silva Sterling
      Aguero

    2. Mauricios Cappuccino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Strange challenge

    3. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A
      B c d
      E f g h I j
      K l

  27. Kellz86
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Any thoughts on whom to bench? Pedro, B.Silva, Wilson (two play).

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Bench Bilva.

      1. Kellz86
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers, was also leaning that way.

    2. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Bench Wilson

  28. FlyingWithoutIngs
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Wouldn’t mind lacazette starting today and auba to blank so I don’t feel the need to get him in and just get mhiki

  29. 7ftsammy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    hey guys using my wildcard.... as a relative novice i would like your views on my team

    ederson
    mendy, alonso, robertson
    salah (c), richarlison, mane, mika, fraser
    aguero, ings
    bench:hamer, kamara, stankovic, AWB

    all comments super welcome, thanks

    1. FlyingWithoutIngs
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Solid squad, good luck

  30. kysersosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Been off the grid the last 24hrs. Any pertinent info on this game week worth mentioning? Salah still the Cap choice?

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Man City lineup will be announced soon.. Mané is essential. Taa is now top pool pick.. Wilson beat king.. Mahrez still not going to start..

      1. kysersosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        As you were, then I guess.

      2. LÖrKingMuch
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Somehow your username makes me doubt the veracity of your statement 😉