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FPL Gameweek 2 lineups predicted for Premier League matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:41 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

FPL Gameweek 2 lineups predicted for Premier League matches

Summary

Ahead of Premier League Matchday 2, predicted lineups for the weekend's fixtures are now available, taking into account player performances, injuries, and managerial preferences from Matchday 1. Teams including Crystal Palace, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Nottingham Forest among others have made their starting XI predictions. Manchester City and Liverpool are both projected to maintain their formations as they face Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest respectively. Managers have adjusted their strategies based on the latest available data, and final confirmations will follow pre-match press conferences.

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•Crystal Palace and Manchester City expected to align in a 3-4-2-1 and 4-2-3-1 formation respectively.
•Liverpool predicted to face Nottingham Forest with a 4-2-3-1 setup.
•Teams like Chelsea and Arsenal also outline their predicted starting XI ahead of matches.
•Crystal Palace, Liverpool, and several other teams have adjusted plans based on Matchday 1 performances.

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6:41 AMYahoo Sports — FPL Gameweek 2 Predicted Lineups: Latest Starting XI Predictions

What they're saying

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With 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 […]
— Yahoo Sports

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