Here are the players that will make a real difference to your FPL Gameweek 2 team using Fantasy Football Hub’s AI-predicted points. If you’ve had a bad start, get your Gameweek 2 team rated instantly by AI for free and check out your recommended transfers.
Defender: Maxence Lacroix v Brighton (H) - 4.6 predicted points
Chelsea opened their campaign with a 3-2 win away at Fulham and are gaining significant momentum in the transfer market following that win. Centre-back Maxence Lacroix (£6.0m) has 40,000 new owners ahead of the visit of Brighton to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Chelsea’s summer signing opened his account with an assist, having registered three goal involvements in his last two seasons at Crystal Palace. He also provided 12 defensive contributions for an additional two-point bonus. He is a differential for now, in 9.8% of teams.
Best Midfielder: Bukayo Saka v Aston Villa (A) - 5.0 predicted points
Arsenal were among the star performers of opening weekend, kicking things off with a 3-0 win against Championship winners Coventry City at the Emirates. Bukayo Saka (£9.5m) got himself on the scoresheet, having had three shots on goal and made two key passes.
He was largely overlooked by fantasy managers in pre-season given uncertainty of his minutes following his late return from the World Cup. That sees him owned by just 10.3% of managers, with 60,000 new transfers in ahead of the visit to Aston Villa.
Best Forward: Igor Thiago v Leeds United (A) - 4.5 predicted points
Brentford striker Igor Thiago (£8.0m) disappointed his 16.9% of managers in the 3-0 win against Spurs by failing to convert from the penalty spot. Investors are urged to stay patient with him ahead of the trip to Leeds United, noting that he scored 22 goals last season.
The Bees are in red-hot form, backing up their opening weekend win with a 6-1 victory in their midweek League Cup game against Birmingham City. Thiago was among the goalscorers on Tuesday night, coming on as a substitute in the 62nd minute.
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