Last Minute Gameweek 2 Tips
The community return with their all important Gameweek 2 tips for the Fantasy Football Community.
There’s articles, podcasts, videos and tweets to help you for the 2019/20 Fantasy Premier League season.
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Podcast
FPL General joins James Copeland for another episode of the Fantasy Weekly podcast. There’s a roundup of all the big events from last weekend, as well as plenty of Gameweek 2 tips.
? EPISODE 29 ?@FPLGeneral and @tongueinloftus talk patience, Brighton, United, Chelsea, captains and, obviously, what to do when your wife is better at #FPL than you.
Available for your ears, mouth, nose or whichever orifice you get your podcasts.https://t.co/qjiBG1myHZ
— Fantasy Weekly (@FantasyWeekly_) August 14, 2019
Questions
Myself and other familiar names from the community have taken part in question time over on Fantasy Football Scout. Kane is under examination as managers consider going with three premium attackers.
? Liverpool's defence, Harry Kane, Leicester assets, Bournemouth attackers, Anthony Martial, Leandro Trossard… @FFCommunity_, @FPL_Heisenberg, @FPLHints, @TorresMagic9 and @BigManBakar answer your pre-GW2 questions in the latest #FPL Question Time ?https://t.co/0N0e2i0sVu
— Fantasy Football Scout (@FFScout) August 14, 2019
Statistics
Andrey Arshivan returns with another instalment of statistics for the Gameweek 2 tips. There’s convincing arguments for Kane and Pedro, with West Ham struggling from a defensive perspective.
Some stats pre-#GW2. Trying a new template (again and again ?)
New additions compared to what I normally post: Number in brackets are indicating Shots on Target Inside Box and Big Chances Created (players only).
Thank you and have fun.#FPL pic.twitter.com/R7yuaYVRqE
— Andrey Arshivan (@arshifpl11) August 15, 2019
Advice
Captaincy is a big discussion point ahead of the weekend and FPL Fly is endorsing a move for a differential, with negatives against some of the most popular options. Will you stick with a premium?
• Salah played 120 mins
• Kane faces City away
• Utd away at Fortress Molineux#GW2 could be the perfect time for a “differential” Captain pick.[THREAD]
— GadFly* ? (@FPL_Fly) August 15, 2019
Odds
Looking at bookies odds can help to nail down that captain decision. It’s Aubameyang who leads the way for the Gameweek 2 tips, but don’t overlook Salah and Sterling.
#GW2 bookies anytime scorer odds % ⚽️
Auba – 59%
Kun – 54%
Laca – 50%
Salah – 50%
Sterling – 50%
Jesus – 50%
Pepe – 46%
Mane – 46%
Origi – 44%
Kean – 43%
Pukki – 42%
Richy – 42%
Firmino – 41%
Abraham – 41%
Wilson – 40%
Maupay – 40%
Drmic – 39%
DCL – 38%
Siggy – 37%#FPL— Abdul Rehman (@FPL_Salah) August 15, 2019
Captain
Earlier this week, I set out my shield and sword picks for the Gameweek 2 tips. There’s also a hopeful in each position that I’m tipping for the Dream Team over on FPL Bet.
?#GW2 Captains LIVE?
Shield, Sword & Holly's Hopefuls!https://t.co/7XrCfeeg0a@FFCommunity_ #FPL
— fplbet (@fplbet) August 14, 2019
Comparison
Salah and Sterling are likely to be the most popular options for captaincy this weekend. The FPL Prince sets out the pros and cons for each of these premium options, it’s a close call.
Salah VS Sterling for captaincy in GW2:
Sterling
? Hat trick last week
? At home
? Decent record vs top 6Salah
? Better Fixture
? Southampton conceded 3 to Burnley
? Played 120mins midweek
? Good record vs SouthamptonThink I still favour Salah just! #FPL
— FPL Prince ? (@TheFPLPrince) August 15, 2019
Statistics
Bakar has produced an excellent and informative thread with some key statistics from the last round of FPL action. There’s plenty of takeaways worth noting here.
A thread on some important takeaways for FPL managers after GW1. Having rolled the scanner on the happenings of the football played over the weekend, here are 8 interesting points I came across in my findings which may be of note to FPL managers: #FPL
— AbuBakar Siddiq (@BigManBakar) August 15, 2019
Chelsea
The Blues were well fancied before the season, but their performance against Manchester United put many off. Physio gives his take after their encouraging Super Cup performance.
#FPL THREAD: State of play @ Chelsea.
After impressing last night and with their ? run of fixtures coming up… here’s an in depth look at the #FPL potential.
Likes & RTs appreciated! ???
— Tom (#FPL Physio) (@FPL_physio) August 15, 2019
Injuries
Things go from bad to worse for Liverpool defenders, with Adrian now a doubt for Gameweek 2. Ben Dinnery provides an update, those heavily invested in that defence are concerned.
Klopp says Adrian has an ankle problem which was caused by a supporter who invaded the pitch in Istanbul. "Yesterday it was swollen, but we have to see." #LFC
— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) August 16, 2019
Picks
The FPL Editor selects his top five players for the Gameweek 2 tips, making use of the Fantasy Football Fix algorithm. How many will you own?
? GW2 Top Five Key Players ?
✅ who to ©?
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✅ ❄️?
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✅ ???Looking for stats to support your #FPL decisions? It’s here ??
We averaged 6.6pts per pick in GW1 ???
?/❤️’s appreciated
Click here ?? https://t.co/ihKw10y237 pic.twitter.com/xoJAj0AD47
— The Editor (@FPLEditor) August 15, 2019
Fixtures
FPL Vs provides an updated fixture tracker, giving his teams to target for the Gameweek 2 tips. West Ham, may have turned a corner, but the schedule is looking bleak for Sheffield United.
⚠️Updated #ODR Tracker⚠️#GW2➡️#GW7
Will be reviewed after #GW6
1️⃣ #WestHam⚒️
2️⃣ #Palace ?
3️⃣ #Liverpool ?♻️???????? ???????????♻️#FPL? pic.twitter.com/YX3J3RfhnT
— ???? (@FPL_vs) August 15, 2019
Stag
FPL Stag returns with his RotoWorld column, including some useful analysis of Liverpool and Chelsea following their UEFA Super Cup game. This will help you decide on your team for the weekend.
? Stag's Take – Gameweek 2 for @Rotoworld_PL ?
– GW1 reflections
– Brighton & Burnley’s 3-0 wins: Too good to be true?
– Liverpool, Chelsea, Super Cup
– Captaincy#FPL #GW2https://t.co/IZqKd072P9
— FPL Stag (Anthony) (@FPLStag) August 15, 2019
Draft
The Fantasy Football Chaps set out their selections for FPL managers playing draft versions of the game. There’s some differentials to consider in here, who have low ownership in the game.
? GW2 SLEEPERS XI ?#GW2 is nearly upon us! ?⚽️?
Our Fantasy EPL Chaps Choices Sleepers XI is now live over on @Fantrax HQ!
? 11 Players
? 60% Ownership or Below
? Huge Differentials? Check it out below ?@FantraxEPL #FantasyEPL #FPLDraft https://t.co/K98qq383qe
— The Fantasy Football Chaps ⚽️ (@TheFFChaps) August 15, 2019