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There are five Premier League matches kicking off at 3pm BST this afternoon on a scorching day of weather up and down the country.

Manchester City v Bournemouth and Arsenal v Leicester City are the stand-out matches from a Fantasy Premier League (FPL) perspective, with Brighton and Hove Albion v Newcastle United, Southampton v Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers v Fulham also getting underway at the traditional kick-off time.

There are no real shock team news calls from Pep Guardiola at the Etihad, where Erling Haaland leads the line for the hosts.

Haaland was not just the most-bought FPL asset of Gameweek 2, attracting 1.2 million new owners, but also the most-captained, having been handed the armband by over three million of us.

Guardiola’s only tweak from last weekend sees Riyad Mahrez replace Jack Grealish, meaning that Phil Foden will switch back to the left flank.

Bournemouth are without Dominic Solanke and Jordan Zemura today, with those absences accounting for two of Scott Parker’s three changes. Phillip Billing drops to the bench, as Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie and Jack Stacey all come into the side.

Arsenal are unchanged for the fourth match in a row, including pre-season friendlies, while Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers also goes with the same team that drew with Brentford.

Continuing on that theme at Molineux, both managers have resisted making any changes from Gameweek 1.

That’s also what Leeds boss Jesse Marsch has done at Elland Road but opposite number Ralph Hasenhuttl has made four changes, with Armel Bella-Kotchap, Mohamed Elyounoussi, Stuart Armstrong and Che Adams recalled at the expense of Yan Valery, Oriol Romeu, Adam Armstrong and Joe Aribo.

At the Amex, there’s yet another unaltered line-up as Graham Potter keeps faith with the same Brighton team that defeated Manchester United last weekend.

Newcastle’s only change is enforced as Sven Botman replaces the absent Matt Targett, with Dan Burn moving to left-back.

GAMEWEEK 2 LINE-UPS

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, White, Gabriel, Saliba, Zinchenko, Partey, Xhaka, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Jesus.

Subs: Turner, Tierney, Smith Rowe, Nketiah, Holding, Tomiyasu, Pepe, Sambi Lokonga, Elneny.

Leicester City XI: Ward, Amartey, Fofana, Evans, Justin, Ndidi, Tielemans, Maddison, Dewsbury-Hall, Castagne, Vardy.

Subs: Soyuncu, Albrighton, Iheanacho, Perez, Daka, Mendy, Praet, Iversen, Thomas.


Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Sanchez, Veltman, Dunk, Webster, Gross, Mac Allister, Caicedo, March, Lallana, Trossard, Welbeck

Subs: Steele, Lamptey, Colwill, Mwepu, Alzate, Sarmiento, Undav, Mitoma, Van Hecke.

Newcastle United XI: Pope, Tripper, Schar, Botman, Burn, Willock, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Almiron, Wilson, Saint-Maximin

Subs: Dubravka, Dummett, Lascelles, Ritchie, Manquillo, Wood, Murphy, Anderson, Longstaff


Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Ake, Cancelo, De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan, Foden, Haaland, Mahrez.

Subs: Ortega, Stones, Grealish, Alvarez, Bernardo Silva, Delap. Mbete, Lewis, Wilson-Esbrand.

Bournemouth XI: Travers, Mepham, Lerma, Kelly, Cook, Christie, Stacey, Pearson Smith, Tavernier, Moore.

Subs: Marcondes, Neto, Lowe, Stanislas, Dembele, Hill, Senesi, Billing, Anthony.


Southampton XI: Bazunu, Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Bella-Kotchap, Salisu, Djenepo, Ward-Prowse, Lavia, S Armstrong, Elyounoussi, Adams.

Subs: McCarthy, Lyanco, Stephens, Romeu, Aribo, A Armstrong, Mara, Diallo, Valery.

Leeds United XI: Meslier, Kristensen, Koch, Llorente, Struijk, Roca, Adams, Aaronson, Rodrigo, Harrison, Bamford.

Subs: Klaesson, Forshaw, Summerville, James, Sinisterra, Hjelde, Drameh, Greenwood, Klich.


Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Sa, Ait-Nouri, Collins, Neto, Neves, Podence, Hwang Hee-Chan, Gibbs-White, Jonny, Kilman, Dendoncke.

Subs: Sarkic, Boly, Guedes, Semedo, Toti, Ronan, Traore, Cundle, Campbell.

Fulham XI: Rodak, Tete, Adarabioyo, Reed, Kebano, Mitrovic, Ream, De Cordova-Reid, Pereira, Palhinha, Robinson.

Subs: Leno, Duffy, Cairney, Chalobah, Muniz, Mbabu, Diop, Francois, Stansfield.


GAMEWEEK 2 RESULTS SO FAR

Aston Villa2 – 1Everton

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  1. Randaxus
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    My star player was Dunk 7 points, you can always count on Dunk.

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He's in next week for me

  2. SouthCoastSaint
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Digne and Mitrovic. Fine margins costing about 15 points. Ouch

  3. Fabreghastly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Ward is not as bad as I thought. Didn't see him dive once last week but he's made some good diving saves todsy

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I didn't sweve Leicester keepers because they are poor; it's because the defence is. He's a false economy.

    2. Pariße
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He looks like a very clumsy goalkeeper.

  4. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    35 before BAPs with six (including Salah (c)) yet to play. Not bad?

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looked at LiveFPL, red arrow. Damn.

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Salah hauls and you're on the moon ...

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Tru dat.

    3. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thats not good tbh

  5. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone planning to watch MUN game? Need to decide, watching or BBQ with neighbour 😆

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Watch. Fancy Brentford’s chances. Could be fun

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        this

    2. Santi sensei
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      BBQ Beer and football!

  6. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Mitro will be back to 6.5M soon.

  7. Hairy Potter
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hard earned point for Newcastle against Brighton. Maybe a tad lucky that Brighton aren't the best at finishing the chances they create. Man City up next and I doubt they will let us off.

  8. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    James, Neto > Perisic, Martinelli (2FT)

    Ward/Iversen
    TAA, Robbo, Cancelo, Walker, _____
    Salah, Kulu, _____ (Andreas, Lavia)
    Haaland, Jesus (4.5)

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Supposed to let people off the Perisic train before you board

  9. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    How many players left to play for you guys?

    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      4

    2. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Five + captain

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        The predictable four.

    3. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      5

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      5

    5. Puntillimon
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      4

    6. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      4. Trent, Robbo, Mount and Mo.

    7. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      5 I think

    8. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      5

    9. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      4
      James TAA Salah Kane

  10. JuulKrapuul
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    The saka over martinelli choice hurts

    1. Assisting the assister
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      This

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Got both, as of this week. Super annoying to see Saka on the periphery a bit. Hopefully vs. BOU...

      1. fish&chips
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yep same. Hoping he gets involved and Bournemouth is a rout

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

        Jep will keep him for one more week, but thinking to get Martinelli in as well. Robertson + Bailey to Perisic/Ake/Walker + Martinelli

    3. Assisting the assister
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Was the pens bit that swung it. Will he catch up?

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

        And gametime. Expected that Smith-Rowe would take minutes from Martinelli, but if Martinelli keeps performing it will be the other way around

    4. MFC86
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Same, rectifying that mistake today though

  11. fish&chips
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Feeling good as Salah (c). Need him to bring home the bacon now

    1. Thanos
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Fingers crossed partner!!

      Was fearing going KDB over Haaland. Phew!

    2. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      You'll do me this week, with my Haaland cap going flat.

  12. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I got laughed at for saying Martinelli outscores Saka before gw1

    1. Herger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Someone put me in a chokehold for the same mate

    2. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      But the season hasn't finished

  13. MadeinIreland
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Where is the 5 points for Sa saving a penalty?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pen was not on target?

      1. MadeinIreland
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Apparently it was - saved in bottom left corner ???

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          The site is being extremely slow today

      2. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yes it was on target and saved. Waiting for my points too

  14. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Now gotta wait for the Darwin masterclass on Monday night

  15. @persecuted_by_mods
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks a lot, I asked and asked and everyone said take the hit for Mitrovic and now Jesus hauls and Mitrovic misses a penalty!

      Talk about variance and bad advice

      1. F_Ivanovic
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        You're welcome, glad we all could help.

      2. fish&chips
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        No one said the surely

      3. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I call bs

      4. FISSH
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        You are so dumb then, sorry.

      5. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        You take advice from the muppets on here??? 😯

      6. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        And bad decisons

      7. Herger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        That’s some juicy bait!

        1. Herger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Look how many you caught 😆

    • Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      8 & 8 from Martinelli for 6m.

      Legend!

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Might have to start considering him. If only he did this for me last season

      2. Assisting the assister
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        This years Benrahma

    • jonny77
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      57 post bps with Salah, TAA, Diaz and Mount to play, Haaland (C) hurt a bit, but still not a bad haul all things considering...

      1. They are eating the dogs
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I am at 52 with Salah,TAA,James and Kane to play tommorow.

      2. Eze Really?
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        71 with 4 to play and trippier to come on maybe for Matip.

        1. FISSH
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          huge

          1. Eze Really?
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            You don't wanna know about last week (LOL)

        2. jonny77
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Jesus Capper?

          1. Eze Really?
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Nope. Haaland

    • Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A non event Saturday. Popular players did the scoring outside of Haaland.

    • Old Bull
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Cancelo Tripp Sanchez Martinelli Jesus and Haaland all good returns but Bailey disappointment and thinking I shouldn’t have gone Eriksen to Aaronsen.

    • The Senate
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Anyone watch Arsenal? How was Ødegaard looking?

      1. FISSH
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        in fpl terms id say hes a david silva

      2. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Good, but others were better

      3. Santi sensei
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Even Xhaka was more attacking!

    • Ibra
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Nice start for the gameweek:

      Haaland (C) - 10 points
      Jesus - 19 points
      Cancelo - 11 points
      Martinelli - 8 points
      Trippier - 7 points
      Sanchez - 6 points

      Salah, TAA, Diaz, James and Rashford left.

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Have the same exact team!

      2. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Ibrakadabra

    • Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      70 (-4) after bonus. Only need James and Salah to stay quiet.

    • Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      6 players to get bonus in the Newcastle game.

      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        4 on livefpl
        Dunk, Trippier, Burn, Botman

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          6 on FPL

    • Firminooooo
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      50 points and fall 100k in OR.

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Is it because you have a good rank by any chance ya mummy

      2. jonnybhoy
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Jesus (C) next week?

        1. JOELIO8701
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          The captain points are for his haul this week pal. Odds of consecutive 19 point hauls is rather low

      3. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Who is best Mid with 5.5 M ?
        Aaronson and Whom ?

        1. Crunchie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Eze punt GW5 to 8?

      4. C_G
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        70 pst bps with Trent, James, Salah and Kane to go. Bailey needs to go.

        1. FISSH
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Palace away then sell I think

          1. SE25
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Bailey somehow gets on the end of a set piece after being subbed on?

      5. Joyce1998
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        49 without baps with Salah, Darwin, Taa, James, Fornals to play

      6. Santi sensei
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Was it a Sa pen save or Mitro missed the goal?

      7. 824545201
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I didn't get Jesus because i thought Saka will cover him. Feel free to call me a clown.