Two gameweeks in and the season is already settling in nicely. We’ve got set-piece FC Arsenal, broken Manchester United, an Everton side that looks… exciting? Let’s get into the Gameweek 3 action and see who’s winning, who’s bottling, and who’s costing you your fantasy league.
The Early Kick-Off: Chelsea vs Fulham
Prediction: Chelsea 2–1 Fulham
Fantasy Pick: Antonee Robinson (Fulham)
Welcome to the Acca Breaker, otherwise known as the West London Derby. Chelsea should win — but that’s never the point of the early kick-off, is it?
Fulham are bench bandits, honestly it’s goes consistently under the radar. No side has scored more sub goals since the start of last season (19), and they pushed Chelsea all the way twice last year. The bench is key in this game, for both sides. Robinson returns and he’ll be busy stopping Joao Pedro, Delap and co burning the touchline. Iwobi’s due a big-game moment too.
Chelsea win. But not comfortably. This screams banana skin.
Man United vs Burnley
Prediction: Man United 3–1 Burnley
Fantasy Pick: Matheus Cunha (United)
On paper? United. In reality? God knows. They lost midweek to Grimsby, wellllllll this clip feels appropriate. Onana was in pure Onana mode, and it kind of goes to show that their “goalkeeper depth” is a horror show. Bayindir is woeful, Onana is muck, Heaton…….is it time? against a team he spent a good chunk of his career at. Surely.
But Burnley are, respectfully, dreadful. This is exactly the sort of game United use to paper over cracks. Expect a scrappy, flattering win and a post-match interview about “resilience” from Amorim.
Cunha to open his account and maybe… maybe… keep a clean sheet at the other end (but probably not).
Sunderland vs Brentford
Prediction: Brentford 2–0 Sunderland
Fantasy Pick: Dango Ouattara (Brentford)
Sunderland have impressed. Le Bris has them playing brave football, Guiu is knocking, and they’ve got energy. But Brentford are just that bit slicker, even without Wissa.
Dango looks a fantastic pickup — fast, direct, and hungry. This game’s a coin flip, but we’re giving Brentford the edge through maturity and better decision-making in the final third.
Spurs vs Bournemouth
Prediction: Spurs 3–0 Bournemouth
Fantasy Pick: Pedro Porro (Spurs)
Spurs under Thomas Frank have clicked. They’ve looked electric. No Playmaker? No problem. Xavi Simons unveiled before the game and Spurs to turn it on, looks about right. Bournemouth, meanwhile, sold half their back line and are still trying to get back their own rhythm.
This should be comfortable for Spurs. Clean sheet incoming, and expect Porro to rack up an assist bombing down that right side. This one’s easy.
Wolves vs Everton
Prediction: Everton 2–1 Wolves
Fantasy Pick: Jack Grealish (Everton)
Wolves are just a bad side, that’s it, we said it. It’s not even banter anymore, they’re just a husk of a football team. A whole pile of Meh. Everton, somehow, are thriving. Moyesball with flair… Grealish looks free, like City never happened.
It’s a bit weird, but Everton look exciting but against this Wolves side? They’ll be licking their lips. 2–1, no drama.
Leeds vs Newcastle
Prediction: Leeds 1–0 Newcastle
Fantasy Pick: Stach (Leeds)
St. James’ season so far is starting to look like a Netflix docuseries. Isak’s on strike, Tonali’s injured, Gordon’s suspended, and Joelinton’s got a knock. Leeds will smell blood.
Elland Road bouncing? Evening Kick Off. Day Drinking. Dangerous energy. Stach will be everywhere, racking up defensive actions.
Sunday: Brighton vs Man City
Prediction: Man City 3–1 Brighton
Fantasy Pick: Haaland
Brighton should have six points. They have one. Their attack is flat without João Pedro, and they’ve looked frustrated.
Meanwhile, City lost to Spurs last week. Which means someone is about to get pulverised. Sorry Brighton. Haaland is inevitable. Reijnders to run riot again.
Forest vs West Ham
Prediction: Forest 2–0 West Ham
Fantasy Pick: Elliot Anderson (Forest)
Potter’s in trouble. And this is probably his last dance before the break. Forest at home are dangerous, and West Ham look lost in midfield without Kudus.
Elliot Anderson is quietly becoming a two-way fantasy monster — points at both ends of the pitch. Get him in. And cue Potter to down the dole by Monday.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Prediction: 1–1 Draw
Fantasy Pick: Ollie Watkins (Villa)
Villa at home are a different beast, but Palace are solid, stingy, and in good form. This smells like a frustrating one for both sides.
Watkins has to score eventually, and if he doesn’t here, he might be dropped from a few fantasy squads. Get him in for one more week.
Liverpool vs Arsenal
Prediction: Liverpool 2–1 Arsenal
Fantasy Pick: Mo Salah
The forward battle is fresh: Ekitike vs Gyökeres. But the outcome? Feels like it’s down to the “old” relabels. Salah versus Rice.
Arsenal are brilliant from set pieces. But without Saka, they lose that bite. Arteta’s tactical tinkering can work, but against the Anfield crowd, we’re giving this one to Liverpool.
Salah’s still the man. Expect a goal and a dab of magic to remind everyone that age is just a number, especially when it’s 11.
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