The Scout and Fantasy Premier League experts are providing managers with everything they need to know ahead of the Gameweek 2 deadline of 11:00 BST on Saturday 24 August.
Advantages of starting in Gameweek 2
Did you miss the Gameweek 1 deadline? Don’t worry! You can still join in with Fantasy. The Scout explains the benefits of starting in Gameweek 2 and why you can quickly catch up!
Scout Selection
If you’re starting Fantasy in Gameweek 2 or are playing your Wildcard ALREADY, here’s a great squad for Gameweek 2 and beyond.
Scout Selection: The best FPL squad for Gameweek 2 and beyond
Quick tips
Short on time? Read our simple solutions to this weekend’s big decisions.
Quick Fantasy tips: Your basic guide to Gameweek 2
Who’s the best captain?
The Scout and FPL experts provide advice on whether managers should TRIPLE-CAPTAIN Erling Haaland (£15.0m).
Should FPL managers Triple-Captain Haaland in Gameweek 2?
FPL experts: Is this a good time to use Triple Captain chip?
Best replacements for absent players
With Spurs forward Dominic Solanke (£7.5m) out injured and defender Valentin Barco (£4.0m) leaving Brighton, The Scout analyses who to bring in as replacements.
Also: Premier League FANTASY SHOW – Episode 02 – 23-August-2024
Solanke out injured – Who to pick as a replacement in FPL?
With Barco out of FPL, which cheap defenders should you target?
How to bounce back after a bad start
Fantasy expert Sam Bonfield gives advice on how to recover from a difficult Gameweek 1, and explains why nothing is yet lost for managers.
Had a bad start in Fantasy? Here’s how to bounce back
Ones to watch
Five players are tipped for big success in Gameweek 2.
The Scout’s FPL Gameweek 2 Ones to watch
Buy, sell or keep?
Some of the world’s top Fantasy managers discuss key players ahead of Gameweek 2, and whether they would buy, sell or keep.
FPL experts: Who to buy, keep or sell?
What to do with Arsenal stars?
Bukayo Saka (£10.0m) and Kai Havertz (£8.1m) are in red-hot form but have tough fixtures ahead. The Scout offers advice.
What to do with Arsenal stars in FPL ahead of tough fixtures?
Long view
The Scout explains why you should plan ahead and consider bringing in Aston Villa and Ipswich players in Gameweek 3.
FPL long view: Plan for players with good fixtures from Gameweek 3
Fantasy Show
FPL experts join Kelly Somers to discuss this week’s hot topics, reveal their teams, and more.
Watch the Gameweek 2 Fantasy Show in full
FPL Pod
Kelly Somers and the panel discuss all the key talking points, including whether you should Triple-Captain Haaland.
New additions
See a list of all the players who have been added since the game launched in July.
New additions in 2024/25 Fantasy
Gameweek 1 lessons
The Scout highlights key lessons from the opening weekend which can help Fantasy managers, especially those who are starting in Gameweek 2 and are currently picking their squad.
FPL lessons: Trent among stars to impress under new managers
Club-by-club injury list
Find out all the latest injury and player news ahead of the Gameweek 2 deadline.
Latest Premier League player injuries – club by club news
FPL Challenge
FPL Focal, aka Oscar, selects his 5-a-side squad for this week’s Challenge, where you have to select one goalkeeper and four forwards, with goals worth DOUBLE points.
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