Last Minute Gameweek 2 Tips
The Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 2 deadline is rapidly approaching.
If you’ve left it late, the community are here to provide all of their Gameweek 2 tips.
Advice
Where better to start for Gameweek 2 tips, than the current Number One manager. FPL Hints has the exclusive interview over on his blog. If you’ve started well, now is the time to figure out how to maintain form throughout the season.?FPL World Numer One – First Interview ?
— FPL Hints (@FPLHints) August 12, 2018
*** Here's @kleanureeves' take on what went right as he scored 137 points and his advice for the remainder of the season ***https://t.co/fSDtuNkLkA
Be sure to follow him on Twitter and wish him well!#FPL #FPLCommunity #GW1 pic.twitter.com/WYraHdfD5Y
Podcast
In the latest episode of the 59th Minute Podcast, the General discusses players added to his FPL Watchlist. Find out the essential early transfer made to beat the price rise.Enjoy folks. https://t.co/0SkxDKCP5R
— FPL General (@FPLGeneral) August 14, 2018
Captains
The Gameweek 2 captain decision is causing a major divide in the community, with conflicting opinions on the merits of Salah, Aguero and Kane. I’ve given my take in the latest captain article for FPLBet.?NEW POST: #FPL #Captains?#GW2's captain pick isn't necessarily a forgone conclusion – with bosses undecided – Holly has 4 alternatives to consider – away from the key 3.
— fplbet (@fplbet) August 15, 2018
?https://t.co/b09y5CTVq0@FFCommunity_
Stream
The injury to De Bruyne has caused major headaches for fantasy managers. Andy discusses the reaction to this news and suggests some possible replacements going forwards in his latest YouTube stream.?️ Streaming this evening and talking all things @OfficialFPL
— Andy (@LetsTalk_FPL) August 16, 2018
?️ Thurs, 15th Aug
⏰ 9:30pm ??
– KDB's injury ?
– Which Man City mid? ?
– Can the GW1 bandwagons keep it up? ?
– And all your questions!
RT and ? if you're tuning in!
Subscribe – https://t.co/qoYMSv0dWK pic.twitter.com/u5MvT3mdE6
Punts
With bandwagons emerging everywhere, Fantasy Football Pundits discusses the key transfer punts for our Gameweek 2 tips. We didn’t expect to see Lukaku this early on in the season, will he be back firing??| “Lukaku spearheading the attack will be the prime benefactor of these two players performing”
— #FPL Drew (@FFPundits_Drew) August 15, 2018
Has Lukaku ever been such a differential?https://t.co/5sdEFQ7ksr
Injuries
Injury expert, Ben Dinnery, has provided an update on the status of Kevin De Bruyne. No surgery is required which means a more positive prognosis, expect to see him back in mid-November. Pep rotation simplified?Manchester City confirm Kevin De Bruyne has suffered a lateral collateral ligament [LCL] lesion in his right knee. No surgery is required, and the midfielder is expected to be out for around three months. #MCFC pic.twitter.com/8Ei1PGVrX4
— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) August 17, 2018
Kyle Walker talking Kevin de Bruyne on @bbc5live "Bernardo Silva has played in KdB's position and he is fantastic. We are still waiting for David Silva to get back to full fitness so we have more than enough cover. It is difficult to go the whole season without injury." #MCFC
— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) August 17, 2018
Preview
The FPL Updates Gameweek 2 preview is back. Get their take on all of this weekend’s fixtures, with predicted scores. Which of this week’s star men will live up to expectations and deliver the big points?#FPL GAMEWEEK 2 PREVIEW
— FPL Updates (@Fpl_Updates) August 16, 2018
Onto gameweek 2. Here’s our take on the upcoming fixtures and fantasy football potential:https://t.co/RCIFPw1jko
By @FPL_TransTips
Video
James Egersdorff returns, with plenty of Gameweek 2 tips in his latest YouTube video. The Manchester City rotation headache will be difficult to manage, with many managers desiring a triple up to exploit a strong run of fixtures.? GW2 Preview video is LIVE ??
— James Egersdorff (@JEgersdorff) August 16, 2018
Link below ⬇️⬇️⬇️?https://t.co/bSWu7z35Dv
? Man City rotation incoming??
? West Ham / Cardiff bounce back
? Arsenal's new strategy
? Wolves "bring 'em on" mentality
? Chelsea triple threat??
© Captaincy options
Hope you enjoy!
Team News
Fantasy Football 247 have compiled all of the key news to come out of the press conferences, plus predicted line ups for every team. Richarlison has been passed fit for Everton.⚽️Team News ⚽️
— FF247 (@FantasyFooty247) August 17, 2018
Unai knows a 6 can be 8 or 8, or 6. Colin is already securing his next job by endearing himself to Ashley, the Fulham gaffer knows Kane doesn’t score in August, Klopp is now on Rocky 2 & Jose and Pogba are just fine. No really. https://t.co/Ll04Nmj6eW
Predictions
FPL Fly has plenty of Gameweek 2 tips in his traditional weekly predictions. Goals aplenty are anticipated at Leicester, plus can Harry Kane finally score a Premier League goal in August? https://twitter.com/fpl_fly/status/1030479234039508992?s=21Bandwagons
Players that made the Gameweek 1 team have been very popular in the FPL market heading into this weekend. FPL Stag evaluates their relative merits in his latest column for RotoWorld.STAG'S TAKE – GAMEWEEK 2 for @Rotoworld_PL #GW2 #FPL
— Stag (H) (@FPLStag) August 17, 2018
? FAULTY BANDWAGONS
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? GOOD BANDWAGONS
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ILKAY GUNDOWAGONS (not actually mentioned, I just wanted to add that)
I'd love to hear your thoughts, all the best in Gameweek 2!https://t.co/KTmjFxdRWp pic.twitter.com/cUy6pPcuGk
Vs
Gameweek 1 was underwhelming for strikers and the picture could be similar again this time around. FPL Vs looks at the prior performance, with Aguero’s record against Huddersfield bringing particular appeal.Slim pickings for forwards this week, midfielders coming this evening#Firmino?#Palace
— ?????? (@FPLUFC) August 17, 2018
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⚽⚽?#Arnie?#Bournemouth
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⚽⚽?️#Austin?#Everton
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⚽⚽⚽?️?#Kun?#Huddersfield [all comps]
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Buy
Wondering where to invest for Gameweek 2? Fantasy YIRMA features once more for FourFourTwo, with the Manchester City defence high on the shopping list. Which Spurs midfield should you be selling?…Many thanks to the guys at @FourFourTwo for being daft enough to let me write for them on a regular basis.
— Ryan @FantasyYIRMA #FPL (@FantasyYIRMA) August 17, 2018
Here's our #FPL Buy-Bye list for Gameweek 2 – Get involved and have your sayhttps://t.co/dhRMV7KRQV
Daily
If you are playing Daily Fantasy games this weekend, it’s well worth checking out FPL Tips video, with all the key players you should consider for your squad.? | Is Sergio Aguero the stand-out captain option for Sunday's #GW2 contest on @starting11app?
— FPLtips (@_FPLtips) August 17, 2018
Build your best XI below ⬇️
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