Fantasy Premier League: 7 player to watch for Gameweek 2

Gameweek 1 in the FPL did not disappoint. It brought us plenty of goals and points. There were no shock results and in general, there was plenty of smooth sailing.

But this doesn't the upcoming weeks will not throw us a curveball or two. The Premier League is ripe for surprises and managers need to be ready for such events. However, there isn't much we can do except analyze the options available to us, predict their future returns and hope that things continue to fall into place.

The players to watch are the ones expected to gather good returns in the next weekend of matches. There are a couple of wild cards thrown in as well and it would serve a fantasy manager well to have them in their team rather than not.

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Aguero (£11) - Man City

The Argentinian forward couldn't get a goalscoring return in the first game week but you can bet on him to grab his first goal or goals of the season against Huddlesfield.

Huddersfield conceded thrice against Chelsea and did not look particularly resolute at the back. Man City play at home and look to be in imperious form even at this early stage in the season.

The match promises to be a one-sided goal fest and might get worse for the Terriers who avoided relegation last season much to the surprise of many.

Aguero has already scored twice against Chelsea in the Community Shield and has a great record of scoring against the lower placed teams.

Unless we get a surprise result at the Etihad on Sunday, Aguero is probably a pretty safe bet for the captain's armband.

Also to watch- Bernardo Silva

Alexis Sanchez (£10.5) - Man United

Sanchez could have had more points in the first GW

The Chilean winger did not impress too much in the opening win against Leicester City. He did however grab an assist for his penalty win, and would have probably scored it as well had Pogba not insisted to take it himself. He should have had another assist in the game when Lukaku missed a one on one with Schmeichel, after being put through by his pass.

Sanchez still has some work to do if he is to regain his fantasy football numbers that made him such a big hitter for the last few years. He does though, look to be the player Manchester United are relying heavily this season to grab the goals and assists.

United play away at Brighton, who lost the first game and failed to score against Watford. The game looks ripe for United to get a few goals in and stamp their authority on the title race, where not many are giving them a chance this season. Sanchez has a high probability of being involved in the goals, if United do manage some.

Also to watch- Juan Mata

Naby Keita (£7.5) - Liverpool

Keita was impressive in his debut

Yes, Salah and Mane are the usual suspects from the team that ran rout against the Hammers this weekend. But there was another player who was equally impressive, even if was not amongst the goals- their new acquisition from RB Leipzig, Naby Keita. The midfielder was everywhere in Liverpool's midfield, winning the ball back, going on attacking runs, and opening up the opposition's defense with some incisive passing.

He made forward runs in the box on many occasions and might just have scored on another day with the right delivery. Liverpool's next match against Crystal Palace might just give him that opportunity.

Palace have looked very impressive since Roy Hodson has taken over and will not make it easy for the Reds. They will probably put a considerable effort into marking Salah and that might open up space elsewhere for players like Keita to capitalize.

Expect an engaging contest.

Also to watch - Salah, Mane - Liv

Zaha - Cry

Harry Kane (£12.5) - Spurs

Can Harry Kane score in August?

Can the August goal drought come to an end? England's talismanic striker was given a surprise start at the weekend against Newcastle after returning to training only a few days back. He looked a bit out of sorts and lacked match sharpness. However, he did get a full 90 minutes and followed it with a full week of first-team training.

Kane would now be looking to grab a goal or two against Fulham to put his dismal goalscoring record in August behind him.

Fulham played an impressive opening match against Palace and was perhaps a bit unlucky to not come away with anything. They will not make it easy for Spurs and will attack every possible opportunity. The Londoners though, are highly expected to win this encounter.

Kane remains their main man and you would rather bet on him to score than not. His 31% ownership will certainly be hoping that he will.

Also to watch- Eriksen -Tot

Mitrovic - Ful

Cenk Tosun (£7) - Everton

Tosun will look to open his account for the season

As was promised by Marco Silva upon his arrival to Merseyside, his team is banging in the goals upfront while leaking them at the back. They played a 2-2 draw against highly fancied new boys, Wolves. Richarlison got both the goals while Turkish striker Tosun could only manage an assist.

He was a bit isolated up front after Everton went down to 10 men and thus, found chances hard to come by. The next match they play is against the Saints who held Burnley to a goal less draw, courtesy of some goalkeeping heroics by Alex McCarthy. Southampton might not be so lucky this time with an attacking Everton side highly expected to breach their defense.

Tosun can be a goal machine when on song and this might his chance to get his season up and running. A favorable run of fixtures follow, and he would be looking to hit up a decent goal scoring form..

Also to watch - Ricahrlison, if fit.

Marko Arnautovic (£7) - West Ham

Arnautovic did not have the best of games against Liverpool

Had a torrid game against Liverpool and was substituted for Chicharito on the 66th minute. Arnautovic will be hoping to do a lot better in his next match against Bournemouth and so will 20% of his current ownership.

The Austrian had a great pre-season and can perhaps be excused for a sub-par performance against a brilliant Liverpool side. He did get a couple of half chances on goal but was unable to finish.

Manager Pellegrini's sides are known for their attacking football and West Ham will be looking to make the most out of this match, which comes in the midst of a very tough run of fixtures. Three points will be crucial, so expect the team to throw caution to the wind and go for it.

Also to watch - Yarmalenko - Whu

Callum wilson - Bou

Jamie Vardy (£9) - Leicester

Vardy(R) scores against United

Vardy came on late but managed to score against a tight Man United defense in the last game. He would be expected to start their next at home to Wolves and will be looking to continue his goalscoring form early in the season.

Wolves did not look sturdy in defense against Everton and managed to concede even against 10 men. It could prove to be a tough match against a Leicester team who impressed against the Red Devils and are looking for their first points of the season.

Vardy has a knack for goals in matches such as this and has been a consistent performer in the recent years for FPL managers. His current ownership of 7% might just increase substantially if he manages to score in subsequent matches

Also to watch - Iheanacho- Lei

Diogo Jota - Wol