That was quite the Opening weekend, eh? 13 goals were scored in the two games preceding the standard Saturday 3 PM kickoff, and the fun didn't end there as Burnley pulled off the biggest upset in recent memory by storming the home of the champions to get their first PL victory against Chelsea. Huddersfield had a day to remember as they ran away 0-3 winners from Selhurst Park in their first Premier League match before Tottenham and the clubs from Manchester restored a look of normalcy to the results.
Forwards
Lukaku (11.5) - FPL favourite Lukaku added a brace against West Ham to his tally of x goals from the last y seasons. There is a very high likelihood of him adding to it in the coming matches against sides that struggled for form last season.
Lacazette (10.5) - The Frenchman's early Gameweek 1 strike made it 29 goals from 31 league appearances since the start of last season, and he should add to it against a Stoke side that shipped 7 goals over two games against the Gunners last season.
Firmino (8.5) - The Brazilian frontman is the cheapest route to a Liverpool attack that should deliver regardless of the opposition. He followed up a 5.3 PPG showing from 2016/17 with a 13 point haul at Vicarage Road.
Midfielders
Eriksen/Alli (9.5) - The duo carried their form into this term as they did the damage from midfield for last season's top scorers on opening day. Next, they face a Chelsea side that fell victim to their antics early this year, and are on the ropes with poor form and a raft of injuries and suspensions.
Ritchie (6.0) - The Magpies got off to an unflattering start against last season's runners-up, but should see their output brighten in the upcoming fixtures which see them with the kindest schedule in the next 5 matches (average FPL difficulty 2). Their chief set-piece taker should be among the points.
Ward-Prowse (5.5) - James Ward-Prowse is a great option for a fifth midfielder owing to a combination of price, set-piece duties, and a kind fixture list.
Defenders
Bertrand (5.5) - The Saints full back reaped 8 points against Swansea, and is likely to continue delivering big returns with games against West Ham, Huddersfield, Watford and Palace looming.
Jones (5.0) - Phil Jones appears to be the preferred option as Bailly's centre-back partner, which makes him the cheapest route into a Man Utd defence that should benefit from Matic's signing and a raft of fixtures against mid-table opponents.
Lowe (4.5) - As mentioned last week, Huddersfield have an easy opening that they made the most of with a 0-3 win in GW 1. With additional penalty/set-piece threat, Lowe looks like a great value-for-money add to your squad.
Goalkeepers
Foster (5.0) - The Baggies keeper pulled a solid 7 points from the opening day, and should see more of the same with matches against Brighton, Burnley and a home game against Stoke in the next 3
Elliot (4.0) - Basement-priced Rob Elliot would be a tidy enabler for your squad, and has the benefit of the aforementioned schedule.
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The fixtures
Swansea vs Man Utd
Bournemouth vs Watford
Burnley vs West Brom
Leicester vs Brighton
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
Southampton vs West Ham
Stoke vs Arsenal
Huddersfield vs Newcastle
Spurs vs Chelsea
Man City vs Everton
Player selections
Forwards
Lukaku (11.5) - FPL favourite Lukaku added a brace against West Ham to his tally of x goals from the last y seasons. There is a very high likelihood of him adding to it in the coming matches against sides that struggled for form last season.
Lacazette (10.5) - The Frenchman's early Gameweek 1 strike made it 29 goals from 31 league appearances since the start of last season, and he should add to it against a Stoke side that shipped 7 goals over two games against the Gunners last season.
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Firmino (8.5) - The Brazilian frontman is the cheapest route to a Liverpool attack that should deliver regardless of the opposition. He followed up a 5.3 PPG showing from 2016/17 with a 13 point haul at Vicarage Road.
Midfielders
Eriksen/Alli (9.5) - The duo carried their form into this term as they did the damage from midfield for last season's top scorers on opening day. Next, they face a Chelsea side that fell victim to their antics early this year, and are on the ropes with poor form and a raft of injuries and suspensions.
Ritchie (6.0) - The Magpies got off to an unflattering start against last season's runners-up, but should see their output brighten in the upcoming fixtures which see them with the kindest schedule in the next 5 matches (average FPL difficulty 2). Their chief set-piece taker should be among the points.
Ward-Prowse (5.5) - James Ward-Prowse is a great option for a fifth midfielder owing to a combination of price, set-piece duties, and a kind fixture list.
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Defenders
Bertrand (5.5) - The Saints full back reaped 8 points against Swansea, and is likely to continue delivering big returns with games against West Ham, Huddersfield, Watford and Palace looming.
Jones (5.0) - Phil Jones appears to be the preferred option as Bailly's centre-back partner, which makes him the cheapest route into a Man Utd defence that should benefit from Matic's signing and a raft of fixtures against mid-table opponents.
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Lowe (4.5) - As mentioned last week, Huddersfield have an easy opening that they made the most of with a 0-3 win in GW 1. With additional penalty/set-piece threat, Lowe looks like a great value-for-money add to your squad.
Goalkeepers
Foster (5.0) - The Baggies keeper pulled a solid 7 points from the opening day, and should see more of the same with matches against Brighton, Burnley and a home game against Stoke in the next 3
Elliot (4.0) - Basement-priced Rob Elliot would be a tidy enabler for your squad, and has the benefit of the aforementioned schedule.
The Blogger's Team
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