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Brighton and Hove Albion entertain Manchester United in the late-afternoon match, with Alexis Sanchez‘s (£10.5m) omission from Jose Mourinho’s match-day squad the headline news.

The United boss confirmed the Chilean midfielder, the ninth-most captained player of Gameweek 2, misses the trip to Brighton through injury.

Romelu Lukaku (£11.0m) gets his first league start of the season, as do Ashley Young (£6.0m) and Anthony Martial (£7.4m). Matteo Darmian (£5.0m) and Marcus Rashford (£7.0m) make way.

Paul Pogba (£8.1m), the fifth-most bought player of Gameweek 2, captains United once more.

The Seagulls’ only two changes from the side that lost to Watford are in the full-back department: Bernardo and the injured Bruno being replaced by Gaetan Bong and debutant Martin Montoya (all £4.5m).

That Dale Stephens (£4.5m) is the most-owned Brighton player in FPL, sitting in 10% of squads, says much about the Fantasy community’s faith in the Seagulls this afternoon. Stephens is also the fifth-most benched player of Gameweek 2: over 84% of his owners have opted against playing the budget midfielder.

Brighton XI: Ryan, Montoya, Dunk, Duffy, Bong, Propper, Stephens, Gross, March, Knockaert, Murray

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Young, Bailly, Lindelof; Shaw, Pereira, Fred, Pogba, Martial, Mata, Lukaku

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  1. Lukakwho
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is Alonso essential?

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No

    2. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Only Salah is essential.

      1. Podge
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        😆

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      no

    4. Podge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yes as is Kun and Richarlison and Mendy

    5. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No

    6. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wan-Bissaka is the only essential player in the game imo.

    7. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      There is no such thing. Nobody is nailed either.

    8. Third Eye Vision
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No, but deffo get him like.

    9. Kroos Kontrol
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I think he would have been if Chelsea were churning out clean sheets. Right now Mendy is the one who's essential

  2. Pigeon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Jota and Sanchez -> Mkhi and Hazard seem reasonable? Or is there any better options than that?

    1. Loðbrók
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Do it

  3. Inspector Norse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Guys, input please:

    Daniels -> Alonso
    Zaha -> Ings

    for -4?

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Zaha's fixtures are very good, I'd keep personally.

      1. Inspector Norse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        thanks, my concern exactly. Do Bilva to Gündogan (or max 6m mid) instead?

    2. captainjilflex
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      just change daniels

      1. Inspector Norse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I wish, need to find 1.5m

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

      Don’t ditch Zaha. You’ll regret that.

    4. We Go Again
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I've got a similar predicament but it's -4 for Arnie and Bailly to Ings and Alonso. There's a lot of hype about Alonso rn but I don't know if trading Arnie for Ings and a hit is worth it.

      1. Rust Cohle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Don’t do that. Arnie will pick up points against Arsenal. AFC are leaky AF.

  4. Puyol Self Together
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    For -4pts

    OUT: Bednarek + Bilva + Sanchez
    IN: Mendy + Mkhi + Mane

    For -8pts

    OUT: Bednarek + Bilva + Sanchez + Peltier
    IN: Mendy + Mkhi + Pedro + Alonso

    Thoughts? Worth taking the hit(s)?

    1. Rust Cohle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No. Bednarek & Sánchez for Mendy & Mkhi. Save the funds for your GW3 transfer.

      1. Puyol Self Together
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Should’ve said, already have Ederson, Bilva and Aguero, so need to bin one for Mendy

  5. Sweetboi
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    a) Hennessey + David Silva

    b) Ederson + Mkhi

  6. Infamy, Infamy
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Ederson, 4.0
    Mendy, Robertson, Alonso, Pereira, AWB
    Salah, Hazard, Alli, Richarlison, 4.5
    Arnautovic, Zaha, Ings

    Thinking about this for WC.

    Alternatively, Hazard and Arnautovic could be Pedro (or other 6.5) and Aguero.

    Thoughts please.

    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Looks really nice.
      However if wildcarding I would want an arsenal player

    2. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I went no premium striker from the beggining, hasn’t faired well. Think it’s necessary to have that price point.

    3. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      You can’t have it all, but you gotta have Kun surely?

    4. Warblers
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Silly not to have City attack; they may sit every once in a while, but come May, they'll have more points than anyone else you got there who doesn't play for Liverpool.

  7. jomikijiq
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I've probably missed it, but why didn't Mendy get the assist for Jesus' goal?

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

      He did

      1. Red Dagger ✪
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I don't think he did did he?

      2. I Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        No he didn't. He got assists for Aguero's 2nd and 3rd.

      3. jomikijiq
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        he did for 2 Aguero's goals

      4. Red20
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Did he? 1 for Aguero's 3rd, 1 for Aguero's tap in after Hamers spill? Only 2 showing up for me!

    2. Jealous Viper
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'm as confused as you especially given Sanchezs assist

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

      he got credited 2 assists on fpl

      1. jomikijiq
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        yeah, both for Aguero's goals

        1. captainjilflex
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          sorry got confused as sky sports app only gave him 1. Yeah the jesus goal kind of just rebounded back off him though. Still deserved an assist though

  8. Dutchboy
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Best midfielder up to 7.5?

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Richarlison, then Mkhi imo.

    2. Dutchboy
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Someone other than Mkhi and Richarlison

      1. Podge
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        🙂

      2. jomikijiq
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Pedro

      3. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Maddison

    3. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Bilva

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

      maddison

  9. Adro3
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez to Hazard
    King to Ings
    Moura to Mkhi. -4 yay or nay?

  10. Bullet Eder
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    De Gea replacement?

    A. Cech

    B. McCarthy + 0.5

    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Neither to be honest.

      1. Bullet Eder
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Who then?

    2. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Ederson or Hennessey for me.

    3. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      must be ederson

    4. Bullet Eder
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Already have 3 City and 3 Palace.

  11. Rust Cohle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A. Bernardo & Peltier > Fraser & Alonso (-4)

    B. Bernardo & Bailly > Mkhi & Alonso (-4)

    C. Keep FT.

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

    Mkhi or Auba?

    Surely the £4m saving goes a long way?

    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Micky

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Whatever the comparison tool says.

    3. J T
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      People thought that when they chose BSilva over Aguero

  13. Bissisine
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Any good 5 mill keeper??
    Or do I get Keppa. Allready have 3 city

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

      Maybe schmeichel

    2. Third Eye Vision
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nah. 4.5 with better defender or a 5.5 gk with a cheaper defender.

    3. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Kepa’s not a keeper.

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

    A) WC to do Mee Mane Mahrez King to Alonso Mhki Fraser Aguero +1.1 ITB, and maybe more moves

    B) King Mahrez to Aguero Kante -4 (has to be done tonight).

  15. EgyptianKing
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hamer,
    Alonso, Robbo, Mendy
    Salah; Mane; Richarliso, Mkhi; Pedro
    Kun; King

    Would look good 11 for GW3?

    Suggestions?

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      SImilar to the way I'm going but want to fit B Silva in there.

  16. darrellb
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    wow the knee jerking around here...

    1. Aɴᴛᴇᴄᴇᴅᴇɴᴛ
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Only casuals dont knee jerk

      1. rupopo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        So true! 🙂

    2. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Twitchy quads

    3. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      It’s moving day.

      Will be 10 or so players rising/dropping c’est soir

      1. darrellb
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        but theres still another game left

  17. Costa Nostra
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Bottomed...

    FPL should be more transparent on controversial assists and goals. According to their definition which was posted earlier, Mendy should be awarded the first assist not given. An explanation posted on the front page like they used to do would go a long way either way.

  18. That Was Easy!
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Plenty of reasons for me to be in need of a WC. Thoughts?

    Schmeichel Hamer
    Mendy Robo Luiz Tompkins WB
    Salah Haz Mkhi Rich Kante
    Aguero Ings Mitrovic

    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Is this a wildcard team?
      Is this is your normal team you defo don’t need to wildcard.

      1. That Was Easy!
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Would be what I WC too lol

    2. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Had no City, Eriksen and Sanchez, by the way.

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I would avoid WC already. Eriksen isn't a bad pick. Just plan them out gradually. Even do a -4. The WC is like the holy grail! Use it wisely

    3. Killitzer
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'm in the same boat although I promised i would not WC after the first 2 weeks.

      My proposed team is very similar except with Ederson and keeping Mane in for the time being as easy to downgrade or swap to Ericsen maybe

    4. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      So is this your new team yeah?

  19. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Which 2 should be in my squad?

    A) Pedro
    B) Mikhi
    C) Richarlison

    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B and C

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      C
      B

    3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B only

  20. Jonny Sutt
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Did Bernardo play well?

    1. camarozz
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Didn't see it but belive he did and should have scored too

    2. thegame
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      he had one good chance thats about it. Everything went through d silva though

    3. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not bad. Neat and tidy on the ball.
      Should have scored at the end but didn’t get a proper connection on the shot.
      Played in the david silva role when David was subbed off.

      1. Jonny Sutt
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        He’s bound to get more minutes than D Silva right ?

    4. Rust Cohle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He played fine. David was so easy on the eye today that it’s hard for Bernardo not to look bad in comparison. Truth is that Bernardo did little to lose his spot besides not getting enough on his chance for goal No. 7.

      Not sure Güdogan did much to impress. His passing and control wasn’t there at times. Big City midfield questions for GW3 are David Silva’s fitness after going the full 90 and, if David Silva is ready to go, whether Pep opts for Güdogan or Bernardo in central midfield.

      Have to believe Walker and Sterling will be back in the side.

      Neither Sane or Mahrez look ready to challenge for a spot in the starting XI to me. Sane probably more than Mahrez who was greedy and wasteful.

      You never know with Pep, but would be odd to bench Aguero. Jesus looked lively too.

      1. Rust Cohle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Sorry, David Silva didn’t go 90. My mistake.

  21. I Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is Alonso actually all that? Chelsea haven't looked great defensively and he won't get attacking returns every week. I know he's a great option but for some reason I'm not totally convinced.

    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      165 and 177 last 2 years
      for 6.5 😯
      should be 8.0
      got within 4 points of Aguero last year ffs

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Still feel as a Chelsea fan he is suspect so defensively but pops up always with a crucial goal.Emerson will be tried out in atleast one of the next few matches I think,but Alonso has all but nailed his place currently by those attacking return s

      1. Mikeharbrw
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Not sure you'll see Emerson until the league cup / Europa league

    3. Skalla
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      2 from 2 so far , you sure he won't get attacking returns every week? 🙂

  22. pol
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    2 FT which one is better:
    A- sanchez + king > perdo + auba
    B- sanchez + king > hazard + arnie
    C- sanchez > hazard and keep 1FT

  23. Ghost Ship
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    When a bylined article in the guardian is talking absolute cack. Love it.

    1. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      So glad I ignored it. Independent also awful at predicting lineups.

      1. Limbo
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        (Was - now ‘i’)

  24. Fantasydreamer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Tosun or Ings & Richarlison or miki for next game week?

  25. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Y are everyone shipping king now.Was he that bad?They have Everton(h) seems a good fixture for goals?

    1. DGW Sane TC Fail....
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      i went sideways and switched Wilson for king to free up some money to get Mendy in.king has just as much chance as scoring as Wilson. plus King will more than likely drop in price...

    2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      King dropping. Was toilet yesterday. Stats poor. Swapped for Ings to enable Eriksen to Hazard

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

      I’m likely taking the points drop. Everton at home has punishment for dropping written all over it. If he blanks again, I’ll have no qualms about selling him as they head to the Bridge notwithstanding the Cherries prior result there.

  26. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Couple questions guys

    Is King gonna come good ??

    Is Pedro a good pick for nxt 4/5 games ??

    Is lacazette gonna be giving a chance over the nxt few??

    1. Jealous Viper
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      1. Giving him one more chance. Doesn't score next week. Goes off.

      2. Would hold on just a bit. Willian may chop his minutes

      3. Yeah I think he starts next game though Iwobis performance is one to keep an eye on

    2. Sylas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      There are three questions I see.

      1. camarozz
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Well spotted .
        And you answered none of them !

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      1.hopefully.Giving one more go
      2.suits sarriball very much.Big yes for his price
      3.no idea

  27. BEEZUS
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Ings or Jimenez?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      City next for Jimenez.

      1. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Go for Jimenez could score against CIty. ;-D

    2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Ings. Although a close call after Citeh match. Ings is a starter as Southampton are crap.

  28. Conor Salmon for life
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Alisson - Speroni
    Robertson - Mendy - Bamba -WanB - Suttner
    Mane- Mkhitarayan - B Silva - Pedro - Maddison
    Aguero - Auba - Zaha

    Defence too light ? Thoughts ?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Suttner 😯
      Light but great attack.

    2. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Too good a forward/mid line, you'll have to bench one. Downgrade one to a 5 or 5.5 ie Fraser and put the cash into defence

      1. Conor Salmon for life
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Not a bad shout

    3. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      W/C ? If so find .5 for 3rd defender

      1. Conor Salmon for life
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        -4 Shipped out Sanchez to even out Midfield

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

      im loving the range of 6.5-7.5 mids.

    5. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No Salah, No Way.

    6. Jules Rimet
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No Salah good luck

  29. DGW Sane TC Fail....
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on David Silva, came back from injury today and was extremely creative nearly resulting in a couple of goals. Got on the score sheet with a delightful free kick . Was substituted off around the 63rd minute for Mahrez. Rotation risk while KDB is injured looks very low to me in these opening games. plus adding the fact that he has just recently retired from the international team so will get two breaks to put his feet up in 🙂 ...brought him for Mahrez .. time will tell 🙂

    1. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He looks a good option better than mahrez and bilva at the moment

    2. Podge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      It was his first ever goal from a free though

      1. UshFPL
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        His overall performance was brilliant though

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

      Looked great. Who knows about minutes. I’m interested in any comments Pep makes about whether two Silvas can be in central midfield backed up by Fernandinho because Gündogan didn’t look great to me.

  30. PL Ball
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    B. Silva owners..

    Should we be worried that he won't start against Wolves?

    1. thegame
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      im keeping

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Always a slight worry.

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

      He might not, but no need to worry about it. He’s only 7.5

    4. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Keeping. Hoping to save again and have 2FT GW4.