FPL Gameweek 2 Predicted Lineups: Latest Starting XI Predictions
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Elliot Anderson of Manchester City goes down with an injury before being substituted during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on August 23, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesWith Matchday 1 now behind us, there is already more information available to help predict how each Premier League side will set up this weekend.
These predicted line-ups consider Matchday 1 selections and performances, each manager's preferred system, player fitness and injuries, suspensions, and the latest transfer activity. The predictions should become increasingly accurate as the season progresses and managers establish their preferred starting XIs.
Fantasy Football Scout notes that its predictions are fine-tuned closer to the deadline and following the pre-match press conferences.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester CityCrystal Palace predicted line-up (3-4-2-1):
Henderson; Tomiyasu, Richards, Canvot; Munoz, Kamada, Wharton, Mitchell; McNeil, Pino; Mateta.
Manchester City predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):
Donnarumma; Khusanov, Ruben Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Anderson, Marc Guehi; Foden, Cherki, Semenyo; Haaland.
Liverpool predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):
Alisson; Frimpong, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Victor Munoz, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.
Nottingham Forest predicted line-up (3-4-2-1):
Sels; Diomande, Milenkovic, Murillo; Aina, McAtee, Sangare, Williams; Ndoye, Gibbs-White; Igor Jesus.
Coventry City predicted line-up (4-3-3):
Rushworth; Van Ewijk, Thomas, Amenda, Jay da Silva; Yirenkyi, Grimes, Onyeka; Tchaouna, Awoniyi, Mason-Clark.
Hull City predicted line-up (4-3-3):
Tzolakis; Ajayi, Egan, Mendy, Coyle; Crooks, Slater, Giles; Belloumi, McBurnie, Stroud.
Bournemouth predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):
Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Antonio Silva, Truffert; Cook, Scott; Rayan, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evanilson.
Everton predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):
Pickford; Rohl, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Armstrong, Hackney; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, George; Barry.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):
Kinsky; Porro, Van Hecke, Senesi, Robertson; Tonali, Mateus Fernandes; Moore, Gallagher, Tel; Solanke.
Newcastle United predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):
Hornicek; Dedic, Thiaw, Botman, Lewis Hall; Steur, Miley; Elanga, Jacob Ramsey, Barnes; Wissa.
Chelsea predicted line-up (3-4-2-1):
Sanchez; Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill; Gusto, James, Moises Caicedo, Hato; Palmer, Joao Pedro; Rogers.
Brighton predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):
Verbruggen; Wieffer, Vuskovic, Boscagli, Kadioglu; Ayari, Gro; Gomez, Hinshelwood, De Cuyper; Kostoulas.
Leeds United predicted line-up (3-4-2-1):
Trafford; Rodon, Bijol, Muharemovic; Bogle, Ampadu, Stach, Justin; Wilson, Aaronson; Calvert-Lewin.
Brentford predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):
Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Janelt, Sangare; Dango Ouattara, Jensen, Schade; Thiago.
Sunderland predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):
Roefs; Meunier, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Hume, Le Fee, Angulo; Brobbey.
Fulham predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):
Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Iwobi; Bobb, King, Palacios; Gonzalo Garcia.
Manchester United predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):
Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Tielemans, Andrey Santos; Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Dorgu; Matheus Cunha.
Ipswich Town predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):
Scherpen; O'Shea, Diop, Greaves, Davis; Lukic, Nunez; Fatawu, Enciso, Maeda; Emersonn.
Aston Villa predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):
Suzuki; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen; McGinn, Kamara; Cash, Barkley, Garnacho; Buendia.
Arsenal predicted line-up (4-2-3-1):
Raya; White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Lewis-Skelly; Saka, Odegaard, Tzolis; Havertz.