Predicted lineups for Gameweek 3, built from minutes probability data. Focus here is on the teams where rotation risk is highest and the selection calls that matter most for your FPL squad.
Arsenal
The model has Saka, Martinelli, Havertz, Ødegaard and Rice all starting, with Raya in goal and Gabriel in defence. Gyökeres leads the line. The XI also includes Tzolis, Eze and Madueke, so differential attackers are projected to feature. For FPL purposes, the premium Arsenal assets look safe to start here.
Aston Villa
The projected XI features Watkins up front alongside N.Jackson, with Garnacho, Buendía and Bailey in support. Goretzka, McGinn and Barkley fill the midfield. Martinez, Bogarde and Kamara complete the eleven. Villa’s attacking options look spread across the lineup, which is worth noting for those holding multiple Villa assets.
Chelsea
Chelsea show one of the more eye-catching projected lineups. Palmer starts, as does Estêvão, Gittens and Quenda alongside Rogers and Neto. João Pedro and Welbeck are both projected to start, with Enzo, Lacroix and James rounding out the XI. The sheer number of attacking options Chelsea are predicted to field means minutes could be spread thin. Palmer remains the standout pick, but those holding Estêvão or Gittens should note they are projected starters here.
Brighton
The model projects David, Groß, O’Riley, Ayari and Kostoulas in the forward and midfield lines, with Wieffer providing defensive cover in midfield. The backline includes Svoboda, Gomez, Struijk and Vuskovic, with Yohanna in goal. Brighton’s projected XI has several less familiar names, so FPL managers holding Groß or O’Riley should be comfortable on their starts.
Fulham
Fulham project with Muniz leading, supported by Iwobi, Smith Rowe, Bobb and Palacios. Gonzalo, Kevin and Berge also feature, alongside Andersen and Charles in defence. King is included in the projected XI. Smith Rowe’s projected start is the most relevant FPL signal here given his ownership levels.
Crystal Palace
The projected Palace XI has Strand Larsen and Guessand up top, with Yeremy, McNeil and Nketiah in midfield. Muñoz, Wharton, Henderson, Richards, Canvot and Lerma fill the deeper roles. For FPL managers, Nketiah as a projected starter is the key data point to take away.
Key Takeaways
- Arsenal’s premium starters, including Saka, Ødegaard and Havertz, are all projected in the XI.
- Chelsea’s projected lineup is heavily loaded with attacking options, which could limit individual minutes for fringe picks like Gittens or Quenda.
- Watkins starts for Villa alongside N.Jackson, suggesting a two-striker setup in the projection.
- Smith Rowe is projected to start for Fulham, which will matter for those who brought him in cheaply.
- Nketiah is projected to start for Crystal Palace, a useful data point ahead of deadline.
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