Second-round Premier League performances brought fine margins, blunt lessons and a few early warning signs.
Tzolis or Calvert-Lewin? Weigh their GW2 minutes and roles, account for Wirtz's early substitution, and give your attacking defenders a fair chance of starting.
Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal headline a Gameweek 2 forecast shaped by early-season form.
Bruno Fernandes gets our GW2 armband over Erling Haaland, with Cole Palmer the high-risk alternative and Bukayo Saka behind the leading two.
Compare Brentford's midfield routes, see why Schade owners should hold, and decide whether Brighton's cheap options can wait.
Decide when to roll in GW2, which Brighton picks to hold, and how to time Chelsea, Man City and Arsenal moves.
Compare João Pedro, Palmer and Rogers with the safer GW2 holds before Chelsea's fixture swing begins.
Use Gameweek 2 to protect flexibility, identify the few problems that require a transfer, and avoid chasing early price changes.
Match GW1 punts to a holding period, then use role security and the fixture window to make the call.
Build a balanced FPL GW1 squad with value defenders, cheaper midfielders and a Bench Boost plan that protects your core team.
