⚡ Gameweek 3 Deadline Alert
- GW1 Deadline: Friday 4th of September, 21:00
- Roster Constraint: 11 Starters + 5 Substitutes
- Target Contest: Free EPL🇬🇧-R1 Contest ($0 cost, 5.400 XFC rewards)
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Yes, the new Premier League season is already bringing in a lot of surprises with most of the top clubs continuing to find their feet. I may have a few answers for you. Have I ever stirred you wrong?
I’ve been writing about fantasy football for a decade and I’d like to tell you about the EPL players that I’m exciting about ahead of the fantasy football events of Gameweek 3.
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My GW3 Fantasy Squad Reveal
Do you really know anything by Gameweek 3? No, and that’s the reason why it’s good to go for picks that would make sense in GW1, just as well as in GW38. Now, to those, I would say, add some affordable players that are in good form and/or are very eager to prove themselves.
I’d also say to consider the fact that consistency is hard to come by in a competition that is as physically draining as the Premier League. Those who have proven themselves time and time again, and have a good injury record, should be picked regardless of one or two off games.
Yes, as usual, I’m playing a 5-4-1. Here’s my mix of affordable cards and proven talent.
| Position | Player Name | Club | Card Tier | Why Included for GW1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Mats Sels | Nott. Forest | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Proven talent who has the luxury of facing Spurs strikers |
| DEF 1 | John Egan | Hull | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Veteran defender who is, somehow, at the top of his game |
| DEF 2 | Semi Ajayi | Hull | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Has shown enough to warrant another chance |
| DEF 3 | Ben White | Arsenal | 3★ | Top defender who is back to full fitness |
| DEF 4 | Maxim de Cuyper | Brighton | 2★ – Free w/ lease | International who is playing in a well-organised team |
| DEF 5 | Ruben Dias | Manchester City | 5★ | World-class defender who is stepping up as team leader |
| MID 1 | Oscar Bobb | Fulham | 2★ – Free w/ lease | Creative player who tends to come alive against less determined opposition |
| MID 2 | Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | 5★ | United’s best player and one of the top midfielders in the world atm |
| MID 3 | Alex Scott | Bournemouth | 2★ – Free w/ lease | This could be Alex Scott’s breakout year. Newcastle has little that can stop him |
| MID 4 | Dominik Szoboszlai | Liverpool | 5★ | Scores points regardless of Liverpool being good or bad |
| FW | Erling Haaland | Manchester City | 5★ | Strong striker against a weaker opponent who might crack under EPL pressure |
| AM | Wayne Rooney | Retired AM | 5★ | A 5* Assistant Manager is a must-have |
3 Must-Have “Sleeper Picks” for GW1
Here are some players worth scratching your chin for once in a while.
- Rayan Cherki (Creative Attacker) – a lot is being asked of Cherki, but the pressure seems to be moving the youngster and his career in the right direction. Playing against a newly promoted side can help him earn points
- Lewis-Potter Keane (Surprise Goalscorer) – he is part of a strong, organised team and the game against Sunderland looks like a good opportunity to add to his goal tally
- Zion Suzuki (Top Shotstopper) – He’s world-class, tasked to replace Emi Martinez and will face an Aston Villa side that’s undergoing painful changes. The Japanese goalie can shine here!
