Sell Man Utd players already? FPL gameweek two dilemmas
Retold by Oddsrama · 28 August 2026
It's only been one gameweek and the panic is already setting in. Manchester United's surprise loss at Hull has left plenty of Fantasy Premier League managers with itchy trigger fingers, wondering whether to dump their Red Devils assets. But rushing into transfers this early could cost you dearly. The smartest advice? Hold your nerve. One poor result doesn't define a player's season, and one strong gameweek doesn't make someone essential either. United face Ipswich at home next, a far more favourable fixture that gives Bruno Fernandes and other attacking options a genuine chance to bounce back.
The knee-jerk reaction to sell is tempting, but premature exits waste your transfer budget when you might desperately need it later in the season. If Fernandes and company blank again against Ipswich, you'll have better information to act on. The exits will still be there, and you can pivot cleanly into alternatives like Cole Palmer or Antoine Semenyo. Similarly, Liverpool's slow start shouldn't trigger panic sales on players like Mohamed Salah. Expected attacking reinforcements could sharpen their edge, and their next few fixtures against Ipswich and Fulham are genuinely winnable. Newcastle's Alexander Isak also deserves another chance at home to Nottingham Forest after a tough opener against his former club.
One tempting option gaining buzz is Brentford's Mamadou Sangare, who grabbed two assists against Spurs and is racking up defensive contribution points. His price has already jumped to £5.6m, but there's no rush. Defensive midfielders typically deliver steady returns rather than explosive weeks, so finding a better entry point—perhaps via a wildcard—makes more sense than forcing him in now. The same patience applies to Chelsea's attacking assets: while Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers are viable options, gameweek three brings Arsenal and creates short-term uncertainty. Gameweek four looks a smarter entry window.
On captaincy for gameweek two, Bruno Fernandes at home to Ipswich edges out Erling Haaland away at Crystal Palace. The fixture favours the United midfielder, and with Manchester City missing Jeremy Doku's creativity, Fernandes offers multiple routes to points through goals, clean sheets, and defensive contributions. Let the picture settle. Transfers you rush into now might haunt you later.
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