As Gameweek 2 approaches, the FPL landscape is shifting quickly and early transfers and watchlist updates matter. Five players are highlighted for GW2 consideration based on strong GW1 performances, favorable fixtures, or promising underlying stats. Elliot Anderson produced an XGI of 0.67 despite returning six points, looks nailed at 5.5m for Nottingham Forest, and offers advanced involvement and budget value. Jørgen Strand-Larsen recorded a 0.38 xGI against Manchester City, now faces easier fixtures against promoted sides before GW9, and could secure penalty duties, making him a high-upside early differential.
Elliot Anderson was one of the standout names during preseason within the FPL community, and his GW1 display showed exactly why the hype was deserved. Returning just 6 points feels a little harsh on owners, as he was extremely close to both the defensive contribution points and further attacking returns with an XGI of 0.67. At 5.5m, he looks excellent value in a Forest side where he appears fully nailed, offering far greater security than options like Reijnders. What impressed most was how advanced he looked, constantly involved in key moments. On another day, his haul could easily have been much bigger, and with kind fixtures ahead, Anderson feels like one of the best budget midfielders to target before GW2 if needed to free up funds elsewhere.
Jørgen Strand-Larsen slipped under the radar for many managers ahead of GW1, largely because of his tough opener against Man City. Those who backed him early, though, will feel confident after what they saw. Leading the line for Wolves, he managed a 0.38 xGI against one of the league's strongest defences, which is an encouraging sign. The fixtures now take a much kinder turn, with all three promoted sides to come before GW9. Add in the possibility of penalty duties, and Larsen suddenly looks like a forward who could offer serious value. Moving early might give you an edge before the crowd catches on.
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