Who are best Man City players to buy? FPL gameweek three dilemmas

What the report says

BBC Sport’s Fantasy Premier League expert Gianni Buttice has outlined several key decisions for managers before gameweek three, with Manchester City players central to the discussion. The piece focuses on whether managers should use chips such as Wildcard or Free Hit, and on which players offer the best short-term value as fixtures turn in City’s favour at home against Coventry, with Chelsea also in that run.

Buttice says Erling Haaland remains the standout captaincy option for managers looking to use the Triple Captain chip, while Coventry’s defensive record and Manchester City’s recent form strengthen his appeal. He also notes that Rayan Cherki is currently the most-bought player after an eye-catching performance, with Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol also highlighted as strong City options. According to the article, Foden has produced better underlying numbers so far, while Gvardiol is presented as the safest defensive pick.

The column also advises caution over newer arrivals, suggesting managers wait before immediately buying late transfer-window signings, since they may not start straight away. More broadly, the guidance reflects a familiar early-season Fantasy Premier League challenge: balancing form, fixtures, chip strategy and potential minutes risks in a squad that can change quickly.

For supporters and fantasy managers, the article underlines how City’s attack and the timing of their fixtures can shape decisions well beyond one gameweek.