Gameweek 2 Review: Fernandes Dominates as Manchester City and Arsenal Stars Shine

Gameweek 2 delivered extraordinary fantasy points across multiple positions, with one standout performance towering above the rest. Manchester United's B.Fernandes(free account needed) produced an elite-level display that sets the benchmark for attacking midfielders this season.

Fernandes' 23-point haul came courtesy of 3 goals and 1 assist, supplemented by 3 bonus points. This exceptional output represents exactly the kind of ceiling performance that makes premium midfielders invaluable in fantasy squads. His clinical finishing and playmaking ability demonstrate why he commands premium ownership heading into Gameweek 3.

Beyond Fernandes, the gameweek showcased a competitive battle for points across multiple clubs. Cherki(free account needed) of Manchester City emerged as the second-highest scorer with 14 points, built on 2 goals and 3 bonus points, while his teammates Haaland(free account needed) (13 points) also made a significant impact with 2 goals despite fewer bonus opportunities. This MCI double-up performance suggests the club's attacking prowess remains a key selection consideration.

Notable contributions came from across the league: Gibbs-White(free account needed) of Nottingham Forest and Großsturm of Brighton both accumulated 13 points through 1 goal and 1 assist plus 3 bonus points each. Tarkowski(free account needed) of Everton (12 points) and Scott(free account needed) of Bournemouth (12 points) demonstrated that defensive and midfield contributors can deliver returns in fantasy, with both players securing goals and bonus points despite their more modest xG profiles.

Defensive options had a strong showing, with Dediswéć and Hall(free account needed) of Newcastle both earning 11 points. Hall's haul came solely through 3 bonus points, illustrating how clean sheet bonuses can drive fantasy value even without goal contributions. Arsenal's Calafiori(free account needed) matched this 11-point total through an assist and 2 bonus points, suggesting the Gunners' defensive unit continues to reward investment.

The official Dream Team of Gameweek 2 reflects the week's attacking emphasis while acknowledging solid defensive performances. Fernandes claims the primary spot alongside five additional Dream Team selections: the MCI duo of Cherki and Haaland, Brighton's Großsturm, and Nottingham Forest's Gibbs-White demonstrate how attacking midfielders and forwards monopolized the premium positions.

Defensively, the team includes Tarkowski (Everton), Scott (Bournemouth), Dediswéć and Hall (Newcastle), plus Calafiori (Arsenal), showing that clean sheets and bonus-point hauls rewarded disciplined defensive ownership. Tzolakis(free account needed) of Hull City completes the lineup at goalkeeper, having earned 10 points through 3 bonus points alone.

This Dream Team composition underscores a critical Gameweek 2 lesson: attacking returns dominated the scoring charts, but strategic defensive selections and goalkeeping performance still merited inclusion when bonus points aligned. Managers who diversified their squads while maintaining premium attacking assets likely secured the strongest gameweek scores.

As fixtures progress, the consistency of teams like Manchester City, Brighton, and Newcastle across multiple positions suggests these clubs warrant heightened fantasy attention. Conversely, Fernandes' explosive output serves as a reminder that elite midfielders can produce match-defining hauls that decisively separate fantasy managers in head-to-head competition.