Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 2 (24 Aug): Triple Captain Haaland?

The excitement continues as the Fantasy Premier League season enters Gameweek 2! FPL managers are already tweaking their squads, eager to build on their early success and gain an edge over their mini-league rivals.

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Eddie vs. FPL AI: The Gameweek 2 Showdown

FPL expert Eddie (FPL Phillips) is back for the second round, facing off against the Fantasy Premier League AI in their ongoing 2024/25 season challenge. Both Eddie and the AI will once again select a squad of players they believe will maximize points this Gameweek. It's a test of strategy, insight, and a touch of luck to see who will emerge victorious this time around.

FPL Captaincy Options for Gameweek 2

In Gameweek 2, the captaincy debate narrows down to three top contenders: Haaland, Salah, and Son. With Haaland facing a favorable fixture against Ipswich, there's even talk of using the Triple Captain chip early in the season. Eddie breaks down the stats and points projections in the video above, offering his insights on whether Haaland should get the armband this week.

Check out our captaincy projections and see how other Fantasy Premier League managers are leaning over on X (formerly known as Twitter):

Video Timestamps ⏰

00:00 Introduction

01:15 Algorithm Team

07:33 Eddie's Team

10:22 Captaincy