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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

    Haaland Cancelo and Ederson scored me 27 points together

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

      Same 3 delighted with them so far. Glad i went ederson over other gk options

    2. WVA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Same, these three were locked in my team from the start along with TAA Robbo Salah, easy points.

    3. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I have KDB instead of Ederson- always need 3 City

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

      Captain KDB got me 28. Plus I've got Ederson and Cancelo.

      Feel I got lucky this week that Haaland didn't haul.

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

    70 pst bps with Trent, James, Salah and Kane to go. Bailey needs to go. Anyone (c) Jesus or KDB this week?

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

      Wow awesome! Congrats!

    2. maglia rosa
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Excellent stuff….to draw bud 😛

      1. maglia rosa
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        * top

    3. Sliver
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yep kdb captainer here. No Salah, no haaland, no mitrovic. I'm hiding behind the couch most games tbh

    4. Gozzys Galacticos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      54, 3 Lpool to play here. Looking at Bailey out too…

  3. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone have the code to join for last man standing league? thnx

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Currently closed, open on Thurssday.

      88xxin

      1. Total Foot 5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Ok thx. So just join now and thu included?

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

        Ah - thanks TM. I tried earlier, too, and couldn't join.

      3. asdf_1
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        where can we check the current safety score? thanks.

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

    Looks like KDB stays in my team for now. I'll probably want to move for Haaland at some point, but that can wait.

    2FTs this week. Bailey and Odegaard are probably on the way out for me. I need to see the Arsenal highlights first.

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

    TAA, Robbo, Son, Kane, Rashford to play & more than happy with my current score. Already have more than my GW1 total.

    Watched much of Le Arse, and have to say they looked savage in attack. The OG was unfortunate, but I don't own Saliba so je suis non plussed.

  6. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Getting Haaland this week was a sensible decision, but ultimately a mistä.

    Actually thinking of kneejerking Kane back after Monday.

    1. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      *mistake

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

      A sensible mistake is definitely different (smile).

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

      Now see, that is your problem

  7. maglia rosa
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What’s the average looking like guys ❓

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

      I’d attach a pic but they’d probably ban me again

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

      Not sure, comes down to personal preference I suppose

  8. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    HAALAND 8 touches in the WHOLE GAME!!! W T F

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Including a kick-off? 😆

      1. Shark Team
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yes so sad

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

      He had fewer against West Ham didn't he?

      1. Shark Team
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        No he had 32

    3. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Norwegian Lukaku confirmed

      • Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Donkey. Sell asap.

    4. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Best mid up to 7.5?

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Gundo

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

      Trippier owners keeping?

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

        Yeah think so. He can play GW4.

      2. WVA
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Lollllllll wtf!? Of course

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

          Starting him agaimst City and Pool?

          1. I Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Andreas can play those weeks.

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

        Yep so far so good

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

          Deffo. Just Pool and City in the next 3. 5 mill could be used elswhere.

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

            U will want him back. Better use your FT elswhere

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

              May be right. Think I have to sell White actually

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

            Assuming you want it back, that would be 2FT for 0.5 for 2 weeks. Tiny gain and substantial opportunity cost.

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

        Absolutely. Benching next week but will play v Liverpool, lovely start so far

      5. Krafty Werks
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        100%, bench for City & Pool with Andreas deputising looks fine?

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

          True. Unsless he has been very attacking? Not watched Newcastle.

      6. yakirh
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        80% yes, plan was always to bench in GW3/GW5 for Andreas

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

        Why not?

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

      Anyone know AZ’s team ID? Did he still go without Haaland and Jesus?

      1. Drexl Spivey
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Went KDB and Jesus.

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

        no he has KDB and Jesus

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

      0.5 ITB

      Rashford and Bailey to Martinelli and ?

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

        Aaronson

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

        Rodrigoal

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

        Martinelli and 4.5 then upgrade defender

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

      Saka to Martinelli doesn't make sense now. Perhaps need to upgrade Neto to Martinelli but I have to downgrade one of my premium defenders. So who should I downgrade
      1. TAA
      2. Robbo
      3. Cancelo
      4. James
      5. None

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

        James to Perisic vs wolves if he starts tomorrow

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

        Robbo

      3. Konstaapeli
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        5. Saka to Martinelli

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

        Something else

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

      KDB scored 14 points lol

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

        Lmao

      2. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Got him in for Son

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

      The best Bailey strategy seems now to switch to 5-3-2, buy Josh DaSilva and upgrade Neco to the best 4.5m defender.

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

        That’s my thinking.

        Frustrating thing is I was debating Bailey or Trippier on my final draft and went the wrong way obviously.

      2. sk24
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Who's the best 4.5 defender though?

    11. WSK
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Coutinho to Foden or Martinelli?

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

        Martinelli

      2. Konstaapeli
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Martinelli

    12. Pukkipartyy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Wich is better/more important transfer?

      A) Sanchez in, currently on Ward/Iversen combo.

      B) Saliba in, no Arsenal def cover.

      Many thanks!

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

        Arsenal should have conceded vs. CRY & they did today. Don't think Arsenal defense is an absolute must even with some kind fixtures soon.

      2. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Sanchez. I don't trust double up Leicester gk

    13. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Cash >

      a) Cucurella

      b) Emerson Royal

      c) Ake

      d) Other

      I have Zinchenko, Walker, Trippier

    14. GoonerGirl
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think I'm going to do Bailey to Rodrigo and downgrade Gabriel to Saliba with my 2 ft, assuming Rodrigo doesn't go up in price.

      Yes or no?

    15. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Two mistakes so far, Saliba and Mitrovic ha ha

      FML

      Other than that I am happy.

      Those who did Haaland > Kane may not be feeling to happy about their decision?

      Those who kept Kane might end up being this GW's biggest winners!

      This GW was between Haaland and Kane...

      Haaland unfortunately was a must for me.

      Damn, this is going to be a crazy GW!

    16. Hiiler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I guess GW 2 had a lot better start then GW 1. almost at the same amount of points as in GW1 in total and have 4 players yet to play. Including all Liverpool players , Salah captain.

    17. Total Slotball
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ward owners. Do you feel scammed?

      1. Drexl Spivey
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I feel like I've been roofied.

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

        Not really. Cheap as chips. Always aimed to WC a better keeper in after first few GWs.

        1. Total Slotball
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          wouldn't you rather get points on the board than 1's every week?

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

            You asked me if I was scammed? I paid bargain bin prices so I'm hardly going to complain about lower points.

            Such a silly stirring comment.

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

      Fred is playing the single pivot today. United's attack looks overpowered, but how will they make transitions?

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

        Oh dear

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

        Eriksen partnering

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

          This is really something you’d only try in FIFA playing with Argentina for example. Putting attacking mids on places where defensive mids or wingbacks should be.

    19. squ1rrel
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      so why did i go bowen over jesus on wc

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

        Oh dear

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

      Would you do Saka -> Martinelli or no?

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

        Saka will play every game and is the long term pick, would try to get both

    21. sirmorbach
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bailey out Martinelli in done.

      That means Bailey haul and Marti 1-pointer incoming, sorry lads.

    22. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bailey has cost me 12 points already by virtue of being started over Martinelli GW1 and Trippier GW2

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

        Why the hell was benching Martinelli even in your thinking.

        1. DannyDrinkVodka
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          It was an error obviously, but I thought Crystal Palace wouldn’t concede more than 1

    23. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Early days but if Man Utd lose 2-0 today
      They go bottom of tonight's league table

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

      Thoughts?

      Patterson + Bailey to Gabriel + Dasilva for free?

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

      Is Rodrigo worth considering if you already have Martinelli? Haven't been watching the games but does he look like he's going to keep on getting returns?