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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.

READ IT HERE

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.

READ IT HERE

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.

READ IT HERE

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.

READ IT HERE

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.

READ IT HERE

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.

READ IT HERE

The Watchlist

We’ve made changes to our Watchlist, which can be found in our sidebar.

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

READ IT HERE

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

    Aguero vs Salah for captain and why?
    Thanks

    1. Mike82
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Salah at home vs Brighton

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Salah. At home

    3. TheOneAndOnly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Salah seems the safer option, considering Sergio tho

    4. Frank Koscielny
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Head says Salah. Fear says Kun.

    5. Carlton_Goal
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Salah, has the home fixture. Also Liverpool beat Brighton 4-0 and 5-1 last season

    6. Sponge-worthy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Salah at home vs Brighton

    7. HonestBlatter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      MANE it is

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

        Salah

  2. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Here is is. Hit me with your questions, i will steer you in the right direction.

    1. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Any news Man City line up?

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        No.

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

      Bilva to Mkhi (-4) ?
      Daniels to Alonso (-4) ?

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        No to both.

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

        daniels to alonso yes

        1. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Chelsea will concede.

    3. Frank Koscielny
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Salah or Kun captain

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Salah

    4. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      What should I have for breakfast?

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Fired Egg, crispy bacon and avocado on toast.

    5. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      City line-up leaked yet?

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        No.

    6. Banana Shaqiri - HMD, PUP
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      What's this lump growing out of my neck?

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

        What does the B in Scotty B stand for?

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

        Captain Aguero, he will score another hat trick.. lumps never lie

      3. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        that would be ur head

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

      Why is David on the scoutcast.

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Who?

        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          The new guy.

    8. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Mahrez out for Alli/Mkhi for -4?

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Not this week.

    9. Greko82
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Mane or Kun or Auba for captain? Don’t have Salah.

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Kun

    10. No_Mo_Salah?
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Tc Salah or not?

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        No. Better fixtures for a TC to come.

    11. Sponge-worthy
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Stones or Beatles?

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Both sh!t

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

          Obviously deaf.

          1. Sponge-worthy
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            We shouldn't trust this doc.

    12. Weilong7
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      DDG or Hamer?

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Hamer

    13. Carlton_Goal
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Bench which one of Arnie, Ings, Fraser?

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Ings

    14. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Is Pogba to Mkhi (-4) worth it?

      Secondly, should I sell Patricio for another 4.5 soon? Hennessey, Foster or Ryan might be better.

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Keep Pogba.

        Yes, Hennessey is a better option. But only for a FT.

    15. Rider on the Storm
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Every time i feel i have the best possible team, my score finishes quite low. Will it be that way this week?

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yes

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

      Are you a real doctor?

      1. Rider on the Storm
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Where did you get your diploma?

      2. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Obviously.

    17. PL Ball
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Should i take out Sanchez?

      and.. for Pedro or Hazard?

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Hazard

        1. CLASS OF 78
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          People panic about being so far behind the overall leader after just a couple of games. How far is too far by, say, gwk6?

  3. Respect My Authoritah
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Any point in doing Bernardo to David? 1FT, nothing else to do

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

      Bank it

    2. Point-one short
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Could do if the money's not needed elsewhere.

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

      Would wait and see on that one

  4. Point-one short
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Important decision to make: First on bench?

    A) Kamara
    B) Stephens

    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      doesn't matter

      1. Point-one short
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Doesn't matter?! There could be as many as 1 or 2 points in it!

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

      Always the attacking player

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

      Stephens i guess

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

      A

    5. Point-one short
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks all.

  5. 24hrstudent
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts please - Bench 1 Capt 1 (currently)

    Cairney Mane D Silva Richarlison
    Aguero Auba(C) Zaha

    Bench: Pedro

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Bench Cairney
      Captain Mané

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

        Agreed

    2. PL Ball
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Why would you bench Pedro?

      1. 24hrstudent
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks all for the above - was a pure 50:50 on Pedro/Cairney - fancied post Europa Burnley and thought Newcastle unlucky against Spurs / Pedro might not make it 3/3.

  6. Qaiss
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Bilva > Mkhi on the ready.

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

      Ditto

    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      What you waiting on?

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

        If Silva is confirmed as starting I will keep. If on bench or no news, switch to Mkhi

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

          How will you know before deadline

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

            It's just if there are any leaks. Unlikely I know, but no harm* in waiting
            *unless website crashes

        2. Jackie Moon
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Any news? I’m waiting for the same as well. Not after predictions, just the actual lineup.

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

            Nope

            1. Jackie Moon
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              This would be a lot easier if everyone released their lineup like Liverpool!

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

    Henessey or Foster?

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Foster

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

    Salah or Auba for (c) ?

    1. markkiks
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      auba

  9. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Going to take a 2nd punt on Mendy (C) hope it pays off last GW was unlucky not to get more

    1. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I did it last week, was happy with eight but could have been so much more...

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

      Capped him last GW ahead of Aguero

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

      Why are you taking the risk again?

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

    How many points do you think Salah will get today

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Good luck

    2. trikster102
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      17

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

      23

    4. mojoindojo
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      0. Yellow and pulled off at 57 min.

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

      3

    6. Jackie Moon
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      As long as he outscores Mané for a change I’ll be happy! I’ve got Mané, but captain Salah.

  11. Dybala10
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    And this is why I try and avoid this place before the deadline.

    #headsgone

    1. Pinky Blinders
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Sheer entertainment

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

    Start Foster (CRY) or McCarthy (LEI)?

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Foster

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

    Someone Please help. Thank you

    Hennesy Hamer
    Robertson Mendy ______ WB Bennett
    Salah Mane Richarlison _____ ______
    Aguero Auba Ings

    15.0 for 3 players.
    Any suggestions??

    1. Shah G
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Downgrade Auba and get Mkhi/Alonso..

  14. The Mighty Hippo
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Eriksen to D. Silva is very tempting (with 1.0M extra as well).

    A decent move for free?

    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Mkhi or Mane the priority

  15. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Bench: Fabianski, Mendy, Cook, Kamara

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

      why mendy

    2. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Ok, thank you

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

      Play Mendy ffs

    4. Pigeon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      PLAY MENDY OMG

    5. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      im playing AWB

      1. Pigeon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        :haha:

  16. Ginola14
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    WC boils down to
    Salah, auba, Fraser
    V
    Haz, mane, zaha
    What do you reckon?

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

      I’ve gone with A

      1. Ginola14
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Auba should see more gametime than Haz this week but damn he's tempting!

    2. mir
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I've gone A too

  17. Bolivian Seaman
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    This new breakfast scoutcast thing should be before the deadline, surely?

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

      it is

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

      It’s at 11:15 I think?

      1. Bolivian Seaman
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        oh, sorry 🙂

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

      11:15

  18. Nightf0x
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Captain? Mane aguero mkhi or risk richar?

    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Kun

  19. Alchim1sT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Tomkins or Steve Cook today? Can't decide ... Cook at home but defensive more fragile than Palace, both with offensive threath

    Your choice?

    1. Point-one short
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Tomkins

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

    I have one wish this GW. Bilva top scorer to punish the brainless sellers

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

      Good luck

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

      He is never going to be a gameweek top scorer and if you believe he ever will be you are more brainless than the sellers

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Unnecessary

    3. Point-one short
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A brace would be nice 🙂

  21. Pillson
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Would you start (A) Ederson vs wol or (B) Hamer vs CAR if you are starting Mendy

  22. Please Help I Don't Kn…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Play Fraser or Coleman?

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

      Fraser

      1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

  23. willl
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    no way, didn't expect to see that news

    team is a mess now

    wtf to do

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

        not talking about that

        but wow

        everything falling apart so quickly

        WC time

    1. FPL Maldini
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      What news

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

        players being rested that i own, and my bench is weak

        WC time

  24. Joyce1998
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    A ings, jorgi/kante, Bennett
    B ings, 4.5, cook
    C Wilson, 4.5, Bennett
    Need help picking cheers
    Team so far
    Ederson hamer
    Salah mane mki rich
    Kun zaha

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    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Mcfcballer reliable?

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

        Fairly, was correct with last week's line up

        Bear in mind he hasn't leaked the line up yet just confirmed what pep was doing in training, and leaving us to our opinions

      2. Podge
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yep

    2. Pinky Blinders
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I don’t think he said anything about Bilva

  26. Sponge-worthy
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Deadline 27mins?

  27. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    First on bench

    A Billing (CAR)
    B Tomkins (cpa)

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      * wat!

  28. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is Auba (c) not as good option with Özil out?

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

      Great differential pick

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Last time he scored 2 in the PL Özil wasn't playing

  29. Lionac
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I guess none will score more than 2pt but who would you use as first sub. Neves or Jimenez?

    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Jimenez gets a goal imo

  30. Emp
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    How reliable is this ozil news ?

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

      Wasn’t seen in any training pics at the Emirates yesterday

    2. ChildishFirmino and Lallana…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      What ozil news?