FPL experts: Who to buy, keep or sell?

With Fantasy Premier League managers facing several difficult decisions on who to buy, keep or sell ahead of the Gameweek 3 deadline on Saturday 31 August at 11:00 BST, some of the world's top Fantasy managers offer their advice.

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) £9.0m 

Pras (@PrasFPL): Away to two promoted teams and home to Everton and Wolves, who have just conceded 10 goals between them in Gameweek 2 - Watkins’ next four fixtures couldn’t get any better. He could have grabbed at least one goal against Arsenal, which would have led to a lot more managers scrambling to bring him in. Yes, the substitutions shortly after the 60-minute mark are a bit of concern, but that’s just him getting up to speed after missing all the pre-season games. If your team structure and funds allow it, Watkins is a buy.

Verdict: Buy

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) £7.0m 

Holly Shand (@HollyShand): Eze is an absolute hold. He's done everything but get an attacking return and has been extremely unlucky. He has had more shots on goal over the first two Gameweeks than any other player and has the chance to capitalise this weekend against a Chelsea defence who have conceded four goals already this season. 

Verdict: Keep

Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) £6.4m

Pras (@PrasFPL): Nkunku is a clear sell, unfortunately.  A lot of us got it wrong with him during pre-season. But with so many new signings like Pedro Neto (£6.5m) and Joao Felix (£6.5m), plus with Palmer playing as a No 10, I just can't see consistent starts for Nkunku.

Verdict: Sell

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Phil Foden (Man City) £9.4m 

Sam Bonfield (@FPLFamily): Foden missed Gameweek 2 through illness. This would have been really disappointing for his owners, who would have been expecting a start, given he played 45 minutes in Gameweek 1. With Foden likely to be available again this weekend, he's a sure fire hold. Most managers will be looking to buy after the international break, so those who already own him will have the upper hand. 

Verdict: Keep

Cole Palmer (Chelsea) £10.5m 

Ben Crabtree (@FC_CrabDogg): Palmer is a buy, but a difficult one given the price. He's the most secure route into Chelsea's attack and they have a run of good fixtures. For most, he's going to be difficult to afford, but I'd prioritise on a Wildcard and he could be reachable for those with two free transfers. With Crystal Palace at home this weekend, I think he's the best captain option.

Verdict: Buy

Alexander Isak (Newcastle) £8.5m

Lee Bonfield (@FPLFamily): Given Newcastle's excellent home record in recent times, I'd be willing to give Isak one more week, as Spurs come to St James' Park. After that, though, it's three away games in the next four and the home game in the middle is against Man City. He may become a sell at that point - perhaps for Watkins, whose fixtures turn particularly favourably. 

Verdict: Keep

Pedro Porro (Spurs) £5.5m 

Lee Bonfield (@FPLFamily): Porro has a goal and a clean sheet to his name so far this season. While Spurs on paper have two difficult fixtures in Newcastle and Arsenal up next, Porro is in great form and is looking to get forward at every opportunity. Given the attacking football that Spurs play, he's a hold for me. 

Verdict: Keep

Porro's goal v Leicester

Noni Madueke (Chelsea) £6.5m 

Utkarsh Dalmia (@ZopharFPL): Enzo Maresca prefers more traditional wingers in his system, and it was no surprise to see Palmer moved to a central position against Wolves last Sunday, with Madueke on the right. I expect this to continue for a while and Chelsea have a great run of fixtures for the next six Gameweeks. Madueke is a great buy.

Verdict: Buy

Josko Gvardiol (Man City) £6.0m 

Sam Bonfield (@FPLFamily): As a Gvardiol owner, I am very tempted to swap him for Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.0m). Liverpool have started the season with two clean sheets and Alexander-Arnold has been very attacking in those two matches. Meanwhile, Gvardiol is far less attacking than he was last season and Man City slipped up again defensively in Gameweek 2. For now, Gvardiol is a hold. I am waiting to see if with Kyle Walker (£5.4m) back in the team, the Croat is allowed to venture forward more frequently. If not, he will likely be a sell in the coming weeks. 

Verdict: Keep