{"id":1319642,"date":"2023-08-18T11:00:54","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T10:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1319642"},"modified":"2025-05-05T09:27:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T08:27:41","slug":"fpl-midfielders-gameweek-2-budget-differential-premium-tips","status":"publish","type":"gaming","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/gaming\/fpl-midfielders-gameweek-2-budget-differential-premium-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"FPL best midfielders: Budget, differential and premium tips for Gameweek 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

A strong midfield can be the difference between mid-table mediocrity and FPL superstardom, so you’re in the right place if you’re looking for tips that could propel you to the top of your mini leagues.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Among the higher point-scorers in FPL are the players who pull the strings from the middle of the park, whether they excel in making or taking goals.<\/p>\n

Our FPL rating system — Squawka Score<\/em> — has been engineered to identify the best attacking midfielders in the Premier League, judging a player’s output per 90 minutes for a group of specifically selected stats.<\/p>\n

What is the Squawka Score?\u00a0You can learn more about how we devised our fantasy football ranking system here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you think you can beat our FPL boffins, you can\u00a0join the Squawka Challenge League here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Best FPL midfielders<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Top midfielder pick for Gameweek 2<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Best cheap midfielders for Gameweek 2<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Best midfielders with easy fixtures<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>Best FPL Midfielders<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here are the top 10 Premier League midfielders based on their FPL Squawka Score from the 2023 calendar year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Player<\/b><\/td>\nFPL <\/b>Squawka Score<\/b><\/td>\n23\/24 Team<\/b><\/td>\n23\/24 FPL Price<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Solly March<\/td>\n83%<\/td>\nBrighton<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mohamed Salah<\/td>\n80%<\/td>\nLiverpool<\/td>\n12.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bruno Fernandes<\/td>\n80%<\/td>\nManchester United<\/td>\n8.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Phil Foden<\/td>\n76%<\/td>\nManchester City<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jack Grealish<\/td>\n75%<\/td>\nManchester City<\/td>\n7.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bryan Mbeumo<\/td>\n72%<\/td>\nBrentford<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gabriel Martinelli<\/td>\n72%<\/td>\nArsenal<\/td>\n8.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bukayo Saka<\/td>\n72%<\/td>\nArsenal<\/td>\n8.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Julio Enciso<\/td>\n68%<\/td>\nBrighton<\/td>\n5.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eberechi Eze<\/td>\n68%<\/td>\nCrystal Palace<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>Top midfielder pick for Gameweek 2<\/b><\/h2>\n

Every week, we will bring you a Differential Duel<\/em> to highlight a player who both ranks well according to our Squawka Score system and isn\u2019t being picked by the vast majority of FPL managers.<\/p>\n

We will then crunch the numbers and pit the chosen differential against a comparable asset who is proving popular \u2014 it is then on you to choose your fighter.<\/p>\n

This week, we are comparing Liverpool team-mates Luis Diaz (7.8% ownership) and Mohamed Salah (29.1%).<\/p>\n

Understandably, Salah is one of the most popular and high-value players in FPL at \u00a312.5million. But for just shy of \u00a35m less, it may be worth considering swapping him for Diaz — goalscorer at Stamford Bridge on the opening weekend — who has plenty to prove this season after missing a large chunk of last term through injury.<\/p>\n

Here’s how their stats compare on our Comparison Matrix<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Best cheap midfielders for Gameweek 2<\/b><\/h2>\n

We all want to load up on premium picks, but your \u00a3100million budget must always be in the back of your mind.<\/p>\n

This is where bargains come in handy to balance out your squad. Using our Squawka super computer, we have picked out some budget midfielders for consideration who fare best according to the key fantasy football metrics. Where a Squawka Score cannot be provided, players did not reach the minimum Premier League minutes threshold for the calendar year 2023. Scores will be available from Gameweek 6.<\/p>\n

The best 4.5 picks for 23\/24 FPL<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Carney Chukwuemeka, Chelsea (N\/A)<\/li>\n
  2. Shandon Baptiste, Brentford (23%)<\/li>\n
  3. Elliot Anderson, Newcastle (N\/A)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    The best 5.0 picks for 23\/24 FPL<\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Jacob Murphy, Newcastle (66%)<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Harvey Elliott, Liverpool (51%)<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Sean Longstaff, Newcastle (41%)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      The best 5.5 picks for 23\/24 FPL<\/b><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Julio Enciso, Brighton (68%)<\/li>\n
      2. Willian, Fulham (50%)<\/li>\n
      3. Anthony Gordon, Newcastle (50%)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        The best 6.0 picks for 23\/24 FPL<\/b><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Said Benrahma, West Ham (61%)<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. Alexis Mac Allister, Liverpool (61%)<\/span><\/li>\n
        3. Morgan Gibbs-White, Nottingham Forest (49%)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          \u00a0<\/a>Best midfielders with easy fixtures<\/b><\/h2>\n

          Is your midfield almost set and ready to go? Hold fire for a moment — we have only more factor for you to consider before submitting your team.<\/p>\n

          Below, using our Squawka Score system and the FPL\u2019s official Fixture Difficulty Rating (FDR), we have the identified the top selections from each of the Premier League clubs deemed to have an ‘easy’ fixture in Gameweek 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Team<\/td>\nTop pick<\/td>\nFPL Squawka Score<\/td>\n23\/24 FPL Price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Arsenal<\/td>\nGabriel Martinelli<\/td>\n72%<\/td>\n8.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Aston Villa<\/td>\nMoussa Diaby*<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Brentford<\/td>\nBryan Mbeumo<\/td>\n72%<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Brighton<\/span><\/td>\nSolly March<\/td>\n83%<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Liverpool<\/span><\/td>\nMohamed Salah<\/td>\n80%<\/td>\n12.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Nottingham Forest<\/span><\/td>\nMorgan Gibbs-White<\/td>\n49%<\/td>\n6.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Sheffield United<\/span><\/td>\nOliver Norwood*<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n5.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          *Does not qualify for a Squawka Score because he has not yet met the minimum Premier League minutes played threshold for 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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