2025- FPL – GW2 review + GW 3 prep : by fellou
Gameweek 2 Review by Fellou
Comprehensive analysis of standout performances and key takeaways
Gameweek 2 Fixtures & Results
| Match | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham | 1-5 | Chelsea |
| 2 | Man City | 0-2 | Spurs |
| 3 | Bournemouth | 1-0 | Wolves |
| 4 | Brentford | 1-0 | Aston Villa |
| 5 | Burnley | 2-0 | Sunderland |
| 6 | Arsenal | 5-0 | Leeds |
| 7 | Crystal Palace | 1-1 | Nott’m Forest |
| 8 | Everton | 2-0 | Brighton |
| 9 | Fulham | 1-1 | Man Utd |
| 10 | Newcastle | 2-3 | Liverpool |
Key Highlights & FPL Takeaways
Standout Performances
Jurriën Timber (Arsenal) – 24 Points
The Dutch defender delivered a masterclass performance with a goal, clean sheet, and maximum bonus points. Arsenal’s defensive stability makes their defenders excellent long-term picks.
ESSENTIAL
João Pedro (Chelsea) – 15 Points
Chelsea’s new signing announced himself with a brace in the 5-1 demolition of West Ham. At £8.0m, he’s quickly becoming a must-have forward option.
RISING STAR
Jordan Pickford (Everton) – 15 Points
England’s #1 kept a clean sheet against Brighton and provided excellent value. Everton’s defensive improvements under their new system are evident.
VALUE PICK
Fixture Analysis
5-1
Chelsea vs West Ham
João Pedro’s announcement
João Pedro’s announcement
0-2
Man City vs Spurs
Shocking Etihad result
Shocking Etihad result
5-0
Arsenal vs Leeds
Timber & Calafiori shine
Timber & Calafiori shine
2-3
Newcastle vs Liverpool
High-scoring thriller
High-scoring thriller
Key Takeaways
- Chelsea’s Attack Clicks: João Pedro leading the line with Palmer support – both essential
- Arsenal Defense: Timber and Calafiori providing attacking returns from the back
- City Concerns: Haaland blanks again, rotation risk remains high
- Liverpool Consistency: Salah remains the ultimate captain pick
Players to Watch
Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal, £5.5m)
Attacking defender with great underlying stats and Arsenal’s defensive solidity
DIFFERENTIAL
Josh Cullen (Burnley, £4.5m)
Excellent budget midfielder with penalty duties and 14-point haul
BUDGET ENABLER
Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth, £5.5m)
Consistent returns and penalty taker with good fixtures ahead
CONSISTENT
Gameweek 3 Prep by Fellou
Expert analysis & strategic recommendations for optimal FPL performance
Expert Analysis & Community Insights
Based on comprehensive research from major FPL sites including Fantasy Football Scout, FPL Wire, Planet FPL, and FPL Tips, combined with Fellou’s tactical analysis.
Defensive Strategy
Value Defensive Options (Under £5.5m)
Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal, £5.5m)
• Attacking threat from LB position
• Arsenal’s defensive solidity
• Great fixture run coming up
TOP PICK
• Arsenal’s defensive solidity
• Great fixture run coming up
Josh Dasilva (Brentford, £4.5m)
• Consistent starter when fit
• Brentford’s improved defensive record
• Excellent value at this price point
VALUE
• Brentford’s improved defensive record
• Excellent value at this price point
Vitaliy Mykolenko (Everton, £4.5m)
• Nailed starter under new system
• Everton’s defensive improvements evident
• Pickford partnership working well
BUDGET
• Everton’s defensive improvements evident
• Pickford partnership working well
Must-Have Premium Defenders (Long-term)
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool, £6.0m)
• Liverpool’s defensive leader
• Threat from set pieces
• Excellent fixture swing coming
ESSENTIAL
• Threat from set pieces
• Excellent fixture swing coming
William Saliba (Arsenal, £6.0m)
• Arsenal’s defensive cornerstone
• Clean sheet potential
• Long-term hold through good fixtures
PREMIUM
• Clean sheet potential
• Long-term hold through good fixtures
Midfield Mastery
£4.5m
Josh Cullen
Budget Enabler
Budget Enabler
£13.0m
Mohamed Salah
Essential Captain
Essential Captain
£10.5m
Cole Palmer
Chelsea’s Main Man
Chelsea’s Main Man
£10.0m
Bukayo Saka
Arsenal’s Creative Force
Arsenal’s Creative Force
Premium Long-term Bets
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, £13.0m)
Ultimate captain pick • Fixture swing incoming • Never bet against Salah
ESSENTIAL
Cole Palmer (Chelsea, £10.5m)
Chelsea’s main man • On penalties • Explosive potential
PREMIUM
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, £10.0m)
Arsenal’s creative force • Consistent returns • Good fixtures coming
CONSISTENT
Forward Thinking
João Pedro (Chelsea, £8.0m)
• 15 points in GW2 debut
• Chelsea’s main striker
• Great value for premium forward
RISING STAR
• Chelsea’s main striker
• Great value for premium forward
Darwin Núñez (Liverpool, £9.0m)
• Liverpool’s focal point
• High ceiling player
• Fixture swing beneficial
HIGH CEILING
• High ceiling player
• Fixture swing beneficial
Recommended Formations & Teams
3-5-2 (Balanced Approach)
GK: Pickford (£5.0m)
DEF: Van Dijk, Calafiori, Saliba
MID: Salah(C), Palmer, Saka, Tavernier, Cullen
FWD: João Pedro, Núñez
Bench: 4.0 GK, 4.0 DEF, 4.5 MID
DEF: Van Dijk, Calafiori, Saliba
MID: Salah(C), Palmer, Saka, Tavernier, Cullen
FWD: João Pedro, Núñez
Bench: 4.0 GK, 4.0 DEF, 4.5 MID
Captain Picks for GW3
1
Mohamed Salah
Always the safe choice – Liverpool’s fixture swing
2
João Pedro
Differential punt with huge upside potential
3
Cole Palmer
Consistent returns expected from Chelsea’s talisman
Long-term Strategy
- Build team around Liverpool and Arsenal assets
- Target the fixture swings in GW4-8
- Keep 2 transfers for injury/rotation issues
- Don’t chase last week’s points – focus on underlying stats
Remember: This analysis combines expert opinions from major FPL sites with tactical insights. Always consider your own team structure and risk tolerance when making transfers.