Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are facing key decisions ahead of Gameweek Three, with expert Gianni Buttice offering insights on chip usage and player selections. For those not deploying a Wildcard or Free Hit, Manchester City's Erling Haaland (£15.5m) is presented as a strong Triple Captain option. This comes as Coventry, City's upcoming opponent, has been noted among the most defensively vulnerable sides, and Haaland has had a clear midweek before Saturday's game.
Rayan Cherki (£7.7m) has emerged as the most-bought player this week, experiencing two price rises following an impressive recent performance. Phil Foden (£7.0m) is also highlighted as a midfield consideration, showing stronger underlying expected data than Cherki over the first two games. However, both Cherki and Foden could become 'minutes risks' later in the season, particularly after the deadline-day signing of Enzo Fernández (£6.9m).
Managers considering chip strategies may find a Wildcard useful for quickly acquiring trending players and investing in Manchester City and Chelsea, who have favourable home fixtures against Coventry and Hull in the coming fortnight. Alternatively, a Free Hit chip could allow managers to navigate the Arsenal versus Chelsea fixture and consider players from Brighton, Newcastle, and Brentford.