The opening stages can set the tone for the entire campaign, so it’s crucial to make well-informed decisions and we are here to help you with your team in gameweek 2 of FPL 23/24 along with the tips and team selection
FPL managers could potentially aim to give their all in this stage of the season while some players in our dream team could bolster points for an early lead.
Here is our fantasy dream team for game week 2 of the FPL 2023-24.
FPL Gameweek (GW) 2 23/24 transfer tips, team selection, captain picks and fixtures list
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Goal-keeper
Sam Johnstone ( Crystal Palace – £4.5m) managed to add an important clean sheet in the opening match however was unable to showcase his full potential which can keep him motivated for this match.
Defenders
Sven Botman ( Newcastle United – £4.5m) regained his form as witnessed in the last season after adding 1 assist in the opening fixture which can be tested to the limit as he will be up against Manchester City this game week.
Gabriel Magalhães ( Arsenal – £5.0m) can bring out the best in him with support from the backline to build up momentum which could lead to a clean sheet in their upcoming match against Crystal Palace.
Pervis Estupiñán ( Brighton – £5.0 m) managed to bring out the best in him as an impressive box-to-box talent who can work well in attack and defense which earned him an assist in the last match.
Midfielders
Gabriel Martinelli ( Arsenal – £8.0m) could be a much-needed addition to our squad considering his momentum from the last campaign which saw him add an assist in the opening match which could improve drastically considering his goal-scoring form.
Kaoru Mitoma ( Brighton – £6.5m) was also able to join the demolition of the newly promoted Luton side with a 4-1 win and an assist from him which can keep him focused on their upcoming match against Wolves.
Mohamed Salah ( Liverpool- £12.5m) seemed frustrated after being substituted in the last match as emotions can accelerate on a different level in this league and with the talent he holds he will look to find the net in this match.
Bukayo Saka ( Arsenal- £8.6m) was among the first to gain a price increase with his amazing performance in the opener where he added a goal and helped pressure the opposition to regain possession.
Forwards
Erling Haaland (Manchester City – £14.0m) continued to play his style of attacking play that took him less than 4 minutes to score his first goal of the season which was backed up with another volleyed effort to add his second.
Nicolas Jackson ( Chelsea – £7.0m) played his first premier league game and did not showcase the goal-scoring efforts witnessed in the pre-season which could keep him motivated to bounce back this week.
João Pedro ( Brighton – £5.5 m) was able to provide an impressive debut performance for Brighton after adding an impressive goal in the opener which can set the tone for the upcoming matches in the season.
Substitutes
Alphonse Areola ( West Ham United – £4.0m) added 4 saves but couldn’t maintain a clean sheet in the opening match which can be tested as they face Chelsea in game week 2.
Issa Kaboré ( Luton – £4.0m) will not be playing this gameweek as the match is postponed due to stadium renovations.
Carney Chukwuemeka ( Chelsea – £4.5m) will aim to improve with the current game time at the club.
Jordan Beyer ( Burnley – £4.0m) were up against Luton and will not be playing this gameweek as the match is postponed due to stadium renovations.
Captain And Vice-Captain FPL GW 2
Erling Haaland is our captain because of his ability to find the net with consistency.
Gabriel Martinelli will be our vice-captain because of his impressive momentum that could build as the season progresses.
Fantasy Premier League Team
Johnstone (GK), Borman, Gabriel, Estupinan, Saka, Salah, Martinelli(VC), Mitoma, Joao Pedro, Haaland (C), Jackson
Subs: Kabore (GK), Chukwuemeka, Beyer
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