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Gameweek 2 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) concludes with Aston Villa v Arsenal.

Kick-off at Villa Park is at 20:00 BST.

TEAM NEWS

Mikel Arteta sticks with the same team that defeated Coventry City on the opening day .

That means that Ezri Konsa is only on the Gunners’ bench as he makes a matchday squad for the first time since his transfer from tonight’s hosts.

Also among the Arsenal substitutes is the fit-again Bruno Guimaraes.

As for the Villans, there are two changes from their 4-0 pasting by Brighton and Hove Albion.

They hand full debuts to two of their summer captures, goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and striker Nicolas Jackson.

Joao Gomes is suspended, while Marco Bizot drops to the bench.

LINE-UPS

Aston Villa XI: Suzuki, Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen, McGinn, Kamara, Buendia, Hemmings, Barkley, Jackson.

Subs: Bizot, Mings, Ruggeri, Garnacho, Abraham, Bogarde, Wan-Bissaka, Alysson, Lynch.

Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Saka, Tzolis, Odegaard, Havertz.

Subs: Kepa, Hincapie, Eze, Gyokeres, Konsa, Madueke, Merino, Zubimendi, Guimaraes.

LIVE GAMEWEEK PAGE + MATCH CENTRE

Savio

You can follow all the day’s action via the Live Gameweek page, which you can find in the all-new FPL Toolkit section.

Here you can follow the scores, watch the defensive contribution (DefCon) points roll in, see who the leading players are for xG and more as the games play out.

And there’s also the all-new Match Centre to explore.

A snapshot of this page is below; it’s basically a condensed version of the one in the Members Area.

FPL notes: Cherki  Savio
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  1. Moon Dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    1 hour, 12 mins ago

    Manchester United looked absolute butt in the first half before running riot in second. Things can change quickly. There's still hope for a Tzolis hattrick...

    1. Brosstan
      • 12 Years
      55 mins ago

      He will be hooked at HT. Arteta hates it when his players are on YC

    2. Ignasi M
      • 9 Years
      54 mins ago

      Have to say Villa looking the better team. Arsenal can't complete a pass in midfield - why is Rice dropping into right back??

    3. Esalman
      • 16 Years
      50 mins ago

      They played Ipswitch town.

      1. Moon Dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 1 Year
        45 mins ago

        Hey, let me belive in Santa.

  2. Ignasi M
    • 9 Years
    1 hour, 11 mins ago

    Another villa chance...

  3. TafOnTour1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    1 hour, 11 mins ago

    Yeah just not sure Gabriel is worth £8.0m this year, especially with Saliba injured. May be worth rebalancing my team on a wildcard.

    1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
      • 9 Years
      1 hour, 10 mins ago

      Lovely differential though

      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        1 hour, 10 mins ago

        But do think he should have been 7, one of the only overpriced players I think

    2. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      1 hour, 6 mins ago

      A big part of what made him worth it was his bonus.

      But with the BPS adjustments, combined with Arsenal being more attacking and scoring mor... hmm, he still might be good.

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 hour, 4 mins ago

      just wait until that first 17 pointer 😉

    4. Ignasi M
      • 9 Years
      1 hour, 3 mins ago

      Yeah, Saliba makes Gabriel. Arsenal will concede lots of goals this season.

    5. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      57 mins ago

      New rules? Gabriel made a foul before one corner and it was whistled. That might hurt his threat from corners.

  4. The Tinkerman
    • 11 Years
    1 hour, 10 mins ago

    I make that the 6th, possibly 7th if generous, block, clearance or interception for Gabriel.

    FPL has him on three?

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 hour, 9 mins ago

      clearances seem pretty subjective

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 11 Years
        1 hour, 8 mins ago

        4 clearances and 4 ball recoveries so far

        1. Brosstan
          • 12 Years
          1 hour, 6 mins ago

          Defenders dont get DC for recoveries so theres your answer

        2. Zalk
          • 15 Years
          1 hour, 6 mins ago

          Defenders don't score DC's for recoveries

    2. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      1 hour, 3 mins ago

      Whenever I try and count it makes ZERO sense. I have no idea what counts anymore.

      Meanwhile some midfielders are magically gaining defcons for scratching their butt.

      It's confusing.

  5. Amartey Partey
    • 7 Years
    1 hour, 10 mins ago

    This game is hard to Tzolisrate.

    1. Ignasi M
      • 9 Years
      1 hour, 7 mins ago

      omg

    2. SammyD
      • 13 Years
      1 hour, 6 mins ago

      Love it

    3. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 hour, 5 mins ago

      I’m Konsamplating switching it off too. Not an Eze watch. You’d have to pay me Cash to keep me interested

      1. Amartey Partey
        • 7 Years
        47 mins ago

        You'd be Maadsen not to!

        1. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          43 mins ago

          Yikes, that’s a poor one… and I got it on Kamara!

  6. Zalk
    • 15 Years
    1 hour, 9 mins ago

    Villa selling their only two players that was fun to watch. What an absolute snore fest they have become...

    1. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      52 mins ago

      But they now actually have players who want to be there. It’s made a difference already by the looks of it.

      1. Zalk
        • 15 Years
        47 mins ago

        They just lost 0-4 to Brighton...

        1. x.jim.x
          • 11 Years
          38 mins ago

          And now they’re giving the champions a proper game, what’s your point

          1. Zalk
            • 15 Years
            28 mins ago

            I felt it was pretty clear in my comment, they have become extremely boring. Did you read it?

            1. x.jim.x
              • 11 Years
              26 mins ago

              Getting pumped 4-0 is boring?

  7. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 hour, 8 mins ago

    Arsenal not been great

    1. Salarrivederci
      • 10 Years
      1 hour, 3 mins ago

      White looks tired or unfocused.
      Havertz positioning has not been great nor his ability to atleast fight for the ball when a long ball is played.

      Looks like it's up to Ødegaard to break down Aston Villa.

  8. Ignasi M
    • 9 Years
    1 hour, 7 mins ago

    Dreadful passing from Arsenal.

  9. Bobby Digital
    • 9 Years
    1 hour, 7 mins ago

    Is Munoz(LIV) a no-go now with Barcola arriving?

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 hour, 5 mins ago

      from gw6 onwards, probably

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 9 Years
        1 hour, 4 mins ago

        Maybe taking a punt on Munoz then... Tzolis not passing the eye-test tonight.

  10. Ignasi M
    • 9 Years
    1 hour, 7 mins ago

    The half was so bad, ref blew the whistle. Villa on top with chances, and hit the cross bar.

    1. Zalk
      • 15 Years
      1 hour, 1 min ago

      Nah, Villa had 0.09 xG

  11. Pornchef
    • 2 Years
    1 hour, 7 mins ago

    Might start my Chelsea assets next week Vs Arsenal

    1. Ignasi M
      • 9 Years
      1 hour, 5 mins ago

      Arsenal 2-2 Chelsea

  12. Esalman
    • 16 Years
    1 hour, 6 mins ago

    Chances of Gyokeres bagging a second half hattrick?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 hour, 5 mins ago

      Low

    2. Ignasi M
      • 9 Years
      1 hour, 4 mins ago

      it's possible he might start the second half- Havertz didn't win anything.

      1. Esalman
        • 16 Years
        1 hour, 2 mins ago

        I'd love to see that. Haven't been able to ship him out yet.

    3. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 4 mins ago

      Slim
      To none

  13. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 hour, 4 mins ago

    Before the game I was hoping Tzolis to haul. Now I would be happy to get one point. On WC/FH, prolly WC, so back to drawing board.

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 9 Years
      1 hour, 2 mins ago

      Yeah not looking good, I'm just hoping he doesn't get booked again...

  14. el polako
    • 9 Years
    1 hour, 3 mins ago

    Villa must be in real financial trouble.
    First they’ve sold spine of the team (Martinez,Konsa, Tielemans & Watkins) and now a whole stand!!

  15. Strangelove
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 hour, 2 mins ago

    Man City with the genius tactic of buying ALL the midfielders... Nice

    1. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      52 mins ago

      They will win all their matches by forfeit as no one else can field a full team

  16. I Must Break You
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 hour, 1 min ago

    Tzolis looks miles off it. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets yanked at half time

    1. el polako
      • 9 Years
      52 mins ago

      Let’s hope so.

    2. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      43 mins ago

      Right on cue.... Eze on for Tzolis

  17. Ignasi M
    • 9 Years
    1 hour, 1 min ago

    Arteta needs to pull the plug on the Martinelli sale asap

    1. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      42 mins ago

      Or hijack Ndiaye from City's hijack of Spurs' deal.

      1. Ignasi M
        • 9 Years
        just now

        lol

  18. Moon Dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    53 mins ago

    Coventry made Tzolis look like the second coming of Pires.

    This is just making me even more certain of Haaland (TC).

    1. JBG
      • 8 Years
      43 mins ago

      He was pretty good vs City as well

    2. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      41 mins ago

      Man I need to watch Pires highlights later. I forgot he existed.

  19. Ignasi M
    • 9 Years
    53 mins ago

    Eze on for Tzolis.

  20. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    52 mins ago

    Brosstan Tzolis captain

    Close your windows tonight peeps

    1. JBG
      • 8 Years
      51 mins ago

      Loves pain and suffering in FPL apparently, in a GW like this, that's who you C?

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      51 mins ago

      😆

    3. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      51 mins ago

      The Reijnders 2.0 narrative has come to fruition.

      Also, obligatory “this game is so unfair!!”

  21. lilmessipran
    • 14 Years
    52 mins ago

    Gross autosub for Tzolis.. love a bench jam

    1. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      just now

      🙂

  22. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    52 mins ago

    Tzolis blank

  23. Royal5
    • 15 Years
    52 mins ago

    Feck of Arteta

  24. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    52 mins ago

    Tzolis looked a liability in that half and now subbed.

    1. Royal5
      • 15 Years
      13 mins ago

      You think Saka was any better?

      1. gooberman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 mins ago

        Saka wasn't fouling players, getting booked and risking a second yellow.

  25. Tz0lis off

  26. Bobby Digital
    • 9 Years
    52 mins ago

    Haha Tzolis hooked, Eze coming on.

  27. PascalCygan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    51 mins ago

    Thoughts with those Tzolis captainers.

    Sincerely,

    A Tzolis owner

  28. Ignasi M
    • 9 Years
    51 mins ago

    Okay, shall we all sell Tzolis for Elanga then?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 9 Years
      just now

      Elanga, Barnes or VMunoz

    2. Royal5
      • 15 Years
      just now

      Not sure about Elanga, but yeah might ve a sell

  29. Nightcrawler
    • 7 Years
    51 mins ago

    tzolis off and out of my team too

  30. PartyTime
    • 5 Years
    51 mins ago

    hahaha 😆