Best FPL Fixtures GW2-GW5: Teams and Players to Target

The short answer

The next four fixtures matter more than a single GW1 score. From GW2-GW5, Liverpool, Manchester City and Newcastle have several attractive spots, while Chelsea have two strong home fixtures separated by harder away matches.

This guide uses the current official Premier League schedule. Dates and kick-off times can change, so use OneFPL Fixtures before every deadline.

Key GW2-GW5 fixture runs

Liverpool: the cleanest four-match run

Liverpool host Nottingham Forest, visit Ipswich, host Fulham and travel to Bournemouth. That gives their attackers and set-piece takers repeated opportunities without requiring managers to make a one-week transfer.

Targets: Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak and premium defenders with secure minutes.

Szoboszlai's GW1 penalty strengthens his role case, but always confirm penalty hierarchy after more evidence.

Manchester City: Coventry and Sunderland stand out

City's away games at Crystal Palace and Manchester United add some difficulty, but Coventry at home in GW3 and Sunderland at home in GW5 create huge captaincy upside.

That is why selling Erling Haaland after one blank is usually poor process. His £15.5m price demands returns, but the fixture ceiling is about to improve.

Newcastle: three appealing fixtures from GW3-GW5

Spurs away in GW2 is not a reason to force a move, but Bournemouth at home, Leeds away and Hull at home form one of the most interesting short runs in the league.

Use GW2 to assess Newcastle's new attacking hierarchy before committing heavily.

Chelsea: attack can still work through an uneven run

Chelsea host Brighton in GW2, travel to Arsenal, then host Hull before visiting Brentford. That means João Pedro and Palmer can remain good long-term assets even if there is a week where another premium has the stronger captaincy fixture.

Do not confuse a difficult fixture with a bad player.

Manchester United: attack GW2, then reassess

Ipswich at Old Trafford is one of the standout GW2 fixtures. After that, Everton away, Manchester City at home and Fulham away make the medium-term run less obvious.

Bruno Fernandes can therefore be both a strong GW2 buy/captain and a player you reassess later rather than automatically planning a four-week hold.

Fixture strategy: transfer for runs, not colours

FDR colours are a starting point. Before buying, combine the fixture with:

• expected minutes
• set-piece and penalty role
• opponent style
• price
• Defensive Contribution potential
• whether the move costs a hit

Use the OneFPL Transfer Planner to compare routes rather than making isolated weekly moves.

OneFPL verdict

Best overall run: Liverpool.

Best premium captaincy run: Manchester City.

Best team to watch before buying into: Newcastle.

Best immediate GW2 attack: Manchester United at home to Ipswich.

FAQ

Which team has the best FPL fixtures from GW2 to GW5?

Liverpool have one of the cleanest four-match runs: Nottingham Forest at home, Ipswich away, Fulham at home and Bournemouth away.

Should I sell Haaland after his GW1 blank?

The upcoming Coventry and Sunderland home fixtures make a reactionary sale difficult to justify unless your overall structure clearly improves.

Can fixture dates change?

Yes. Premier League broadcast and cup scheduling can move dates and kick-off times. Always recheck the live fixture list.

Sources

• Official Premier League fixtures
• OneFPL fixtures