Rayan Cherki, Manchester City (MCI)
The standout signal of the week. Sky Sports Football reported that Cherki scored twice in Manchester City’s 4-1 win over Crystal Palace, flagging him as a player warranting serious FPL consideration. Sky Sports also described him as producing moments of magic and highlighted him as an attractive differential option. Three separate Sky Sports reports all point in the same direction: Cherki looks like the most actionable City asset right now.
Cole Palmer, Chelsea (CHE)
Planet FPL’s podcast recommended Palmer as a standout asset after he both assisted and scored in Chelsea’s 3-2 win over Fulham. Planet FPL also noted that Palmer and Joao Pedro assisted each other during that match, underlining his central role in Chelsea’s attack. Planet FPL additionally flagged that Marco Palestra was not selected in Chelsea’s lineup, which may concern fantasy owners banking on depth options.
Bradley Barcola, Liverpool (LIV)
Sky Sports Football reported that Barcola is set to sign a Liverpool contract through to 2031 following an agreement with PSG, making him an FPL asset to monitor ahead of GW3. Separately, Planet FPL noted that Cody Gakpo could potentially move to Real Madrid, introducing uncertainty around Gakpo’s FPL ownership. If Gakpo departs, Barcola’s route to minutes and returns at Liverpool looks considerably clearer.
Maxim De Cuyper, Brighton (BHA)
Planet FPL’s podcast highlighted De Cuyper as a success story after he registered a haul in Gameweek 1. Planet FPL also noted that Ezri Konsa’s likely move to Arsenal could impact Brighton player availability, so the defensive picture at Brighton is worth monitoring before GW3 deadline.
Haaland and Fernandes, Blanks to Note
Planet FPL warned that both Erling Haaland and Bruno Fernandes blanked in Gameweek 1. These are cautionary signals for managers still holding either asset at high price points heading into GW3, though Planet FPL presented these as observations rather than sell recommendations.
Other Signals Worth Noting
- Sky Sports Football confirmed Nicolas Jackson has completed a club-record move to Aston Villa from Chelsea, changing his FPL team assignment. AVL managers should track his role.
- Planet FPL mentioned Brennan Johnson’s transfer to Everton as a potential FPL consideration for managers looking at budget options.
- Planet FPL warned that Robert Sanchez had a poor performance, failing to keep out goals in Chelsea’s 3-2 win at Fulham, raising questions about his clean sheet potential.
- Planet FPL noted that Gonzalo Garcia scored on his Chelsea debut in that same 3-2 win, a name to watch if he holds his place.
- Planet FPL warned that Omar Marmoush has left Manchester City, removing him from FPL consideration for City assets.
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