Gameweek 3 brings a final Fantasy Premier League decision before the September international break. Liverpool vs. Arsenal will unnerve managers, but several attractive home fixtures mean there are still clear options for big returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Goalkeeper
\nMatz Sels (\u00a35.0m) remains a budget pick thanks to Nottingham Forest\u2019s strong defensive record. The Midlands side have conceded once in both opening matches, and Sels should benefit when Forest host hopeless West Ham United in Gameweek 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defence
Marc Cucurella (\u00a36.1m) has returned in both gameweeks, beginning with a clean sheet and an eight-point haul against Crystal Palace and following that with an assist against West Ham. Fulham visit Chelsea and Cucurella\u2019s attacking potential makes him an appealing option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pedro Porro (\u00a35.6m) has prospered from Tottenham Hotspur\u2019s improved defensive performances under Thomas Frank, recording two clean sheets so far. He offers attacking threat against a Bournemouth side that conceded four to Liverpool in their opener and that remain unsettled after summer exits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patrick Dorgu (\u00a34.5m) is a low-cost pick despite Manchester United\u2019s embarrassing Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby Town midweek. He should have license to attack newly-promoted Burnley at Old Trafford and could even help to a clean sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfield<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bruno Fernandes (\u00a39.0m) is still an excellent asset despite his wayward penalty at Fulham. He managed 13 defensive contributions at Craven Cottage and remains a set-piece taker and chief creator for United at home to Burnley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mohammed Kudus (\u00a36.6m) produced two assists on his Spurs debut for ten points and impressed at Manchester City. At home to Bournemouth he is a creative, cheaper alternative to Brennan Johnson (\u00a37.1m).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Morgan Gibbs-White (\u00a37.5m) has created four chances, recorded 0.49 expected goals and registered an assist across the opening two matches. He faces a West Ham defence that have conceded three or more in all three competitive games this term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Morgan Rogers (\u00a37.0m) is at home to Crystal Palace and could exploit fatigue after Palace\u2019s Europa Conference League qualifying trip to Norway on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attack
Chris Wood (\u00a37.7m) has two goals from the opening weekend against Brentford and should target West Ham\u2019s disjointed defence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jo\u00e3o Pedro (\u00a37.6m) produced a 15-point haul with two assists and a goal in the 5\u20131 win over West Ham; with Cole Palmer (\u00a310.5m) absent again, Jo\u00e3o Pedro can drop deeper and influence play and is a strong captain candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Erling Haaland (\u00a314.1m) remains a premium option. After two in the opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers and an inefficient display versus Tottenham, he faces Brighton & Hove Albion, who have conceded in both opening matches. Haaland scored at the Amex Stadium last season and should be in contention for further returns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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