Fantasy Premier League 22/23: Gameweek 2 tips and advice from experts
Fantasy Premier League 22/23: Gameweek 2 tips and advice from experts:
What did GW1 teach you?
Hannah Shand Gameweek 1 gave a solid idea of where certain teams stand. Manchester City, with the connection between Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland already apparent, appears to be the club to beat for the championship. We witnessed Manchester United’s difficult start at Old Trafford on the red side of Manchester; we might have to wait until later in the season to reap the benefits of their assets.
FPL Heisenberg: Aleksandar Mitrovic can succeed in the Premier League without a doubt. He intimidated one of the league’s top defenses and, for just £6.6 million, might be a fantastic bargain. Andreas Pereira (£4.5 million), a teammate for Fulham, was also impressed. Keep a close eye on the Fulham duo as he was taking free-kicks, corners, and was highly aggressive in open play.
In terms of clubs and individuals like Man City and Haaland (£11.6m), FPL managers shouldn’t be overly concerned about the matchup. Haaland’s game against West Ham at home should have been challenging on paper, but he scored twice and showed that he can win games against anyone. Periera, who was Fulham’s most advanced player against Liverpool with 22 touches in the final third, as was already established, also excelled.
Is Haaland now a player you need to own?
FPL Heisenberg: Although the word “must-own” seems strong, Haaland is pretty near to it. I wouldn’t want to be without the Norwegian with the favorable schedule that lies ahead, which includes Bournemouth in Gameweek 2.
Haaland was only outscored by two players in Gameweek 1, and his schedule up until facing Liverpool in Gameweek 11 is quite alluring. Haaland won’t be going to the World Cup, so he’ll also have a great mid-season rest. This makes him a must-own for me.
Holly Shand: Without a doubt! On Sunday night, when both players were still valued at £11.5 million, I already switched from (Harry) Kane. A game-changer on penalties is Haaland. He surprised me by getting off to a quick start in a challenging away game against West Ham. More than any other Premier League player, he had five shots inside the box and four significant opportunities.
If you owned Kane but didn’t move to Haaland before the price adjustments, what should you do?
Hannah Shand Despite the price adjustments, I still believe that moving Kane to Haaland is a crucial decision, even if it means losing four points. Haaland will play three home games in his next four, two of which will be against promoted clubs. Despite Tottenham scoring four goals against Southampton, Kane did not have a strong offensive performance. Heung-Min Son ($12 million) and Dejan Kulusevski ($8 million) appear to be the two best possibilities at the moment.
FPL Heisenberg: I concur, and I would accept the penalty of four points this week when Kane plays Chelsea. I would go about doing this by releasing some money from a player you no longer desire. For instance, you could be able to swap Leon Bailey from your bench to Pereira to free up £0.5 million in money. Or, if you don’t already have Danny Ward, the only starting goalkeeper worth £4 million, you could sign him.
FPLFamily: Kane’s decline as a pick didn’t happen suddenly. Tottenham has a strong stretch after playing Chelsea this week, with matches against Wolves, Fulham, and Nottingham Forest. Additionally, managers should be aware that players can experience multiple price changes in a single week. As a result, they should take extra care to prevent Haaland from experiencing another price increase before Gameweek 2.
Is it possible to have Darwin Nunez, Gabriel Jesus, and Haaland up front?
Hannah Shand Jesus’ ($8 million) performance against Crystal Palace didn’t impress me, but the Arsenal attack showed a lot of promise, and with promising games coming up, I’m willing to give him more time. Nunez (£9m) appears to be the ideal fantasy player immediately, with three shots on goal and the highest non-penalty xG of any player (1.46), even after only playing 39 minutes. However, I already have three Liverpool players, so switching won’t be simple.
FPLFamily: Without a doubt! Managers may spend £4.5 million on Pereira or Josh Da Silva in midfield and £4 million each on Neco Williams or Nathan Patterson in defense. By doing this, the money will be available for three pricey top selections. However, managers need be wary not to ignore the in-form, less expensive options like Ivan Toney (£7m) and Mitrovic in the scramble for the top attackers.
FPL Heisenberg: Undoubtedly, it may not be simple for the majority who already own three Liverpool assets, but this trio looked terrific in Gameweek 1. Although I’m content with my three Liverpool players and won’t be moving for Nunez, I do think he’s a wonderful alternative and unquestionably deserves to start following his performance against Fulham.
Aaronson drew my attention, but which other less expensive midfielders stood out? Which ones did not?
Brenden Aaronson of Leeds looked incredible and was unfortunate not to score against Wolves, according to FPL Heisenberg. Pereira, whom I had already mentioned, really drew my attention. He can be a plausible starter in your squad, especially when Fulham’s matchups improve in Gameweek 8. In open play, he’s incredibly advanced assisting Mitrovic.
Holly Shand: Jack Harrison (who cost £6 million) also put forth a strong effort at the center of the Leeds midfield. With seven crucial passes and two significant opportunities produced, he appears to be assuming Raphinha’s role as this team’s creative power. Marcus Rashford (£6.5 million) underwhelmed, leaving Manchester United without a focal point for the whole of the game as Christian Eriksen played the false nine position.
There are some excellent alternatives in midfield, according to FPLFamily. Both Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli ($6 million) and Pascal Gross ($5.5 million) were in excellent form. James Ward-Prowse appears to have maintained the solid returns we saw from him in 2021/22 at £6.5m with his set-piece threat. However, managers may still save money by using Da Silva and Pereira.
Does it feel too soon to wildcard?
FPLFamily: It is indeed too early. Before making significant judgments, I prefer to have at least another Game Week’s worth of data. In the past, certain Premier League teams have always gotten off to a slower start. In Gameweek 5 or thereabouts, I would be trying to wildcard, and I would probably want to time it to coincide with the international break. The early wildcard, though, can be effective if you wish to alter eight or more players from your team.
FPL Heisenberg: In a typical season, I’d say sure, but with the extra two wildcards we receive during the World Cup and the unrestricted transactions we get during that, you can definitely use your wildcard now and still be alright. If you need it, don’t be afraid to use it.
Hannah Shand The early wildcard this season is not a negative thing, as was previously said. I’d be tempted to give it at least another week, though. The summer transfer window will have added extra factors for our fantasy squads by that time, and each team will have played a home game.