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After two high scoring GWs, the third one turned out to be a tricky one. For the first time in the season, Manchester City did not give a good points return which made it tough for the squads having three City players. Manchester United disappointed again and their defence is without a clean sheet as yet this season.
While there was also business as usual with Mohammad Salah getting his customary goal and Chelsea too continuing their winning streak with Eden Hazard back in the starting line up and scoring.
The past three GWs have also given us many budget options. A few of them are a good bet for the next Gameweek or further. For reference, we have kept the price of defenders capped to £5, while midfielders and forwards have been capped to £7.
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Lucas Moura (£7) - Tottenham Mf
A price rise is imminent after his brace in the last game against Man United, so fantasy managers who want him in their side are advised to do so quickly.
Lucas Moura didn't quite hit it in the Spurs side after his arrival in January from PSG. This might have led to him being priced as a budget option this year in the FPL. The Brazilian however, has started the season as a strike partner to Harry Kane and has dazzled with his performances.
Moura has scored 3 goals in as many games and has looked particularly troublesome on the counter. His starting place looks secure with Son still out for the Asian Cup and with Tottenham's current lack of alternatives. Moura so far has given the best return (24) of any Spurs player and if he keeps this up, his price would be a steal.
Alexander-Arnold (£5) - Liverpool Df
The young English Right Back is a cheap foray into Liverpool's defence which has kept clean sheets in all the three matches this season. Alexander-Arnold has put away competition from Nathaniel Clyne to keep his first-team spot even after having missed most of Liverpool's pre-season. This indicates the trust of his manager in his abilities.
He has also been on Liverpool's free-kick duties and very well looks in place to grab a goal or two this season. He has so far received a yellow in each of the three matches and received no bonus points as of yet. This has made him to giver a fewer bit of return than Liverpool's other starting defenders, but don't let that deter you from his future Fantasy prospects.
Alexander Arnold is sure to give points as the season progresses. His stats pale when compared to Robertson but he is also £1 cheaper than the Left Back. If you want a budget option in Liverpool's defence and do not want to punt on Gomez keeping his place, then Alexander-Arnold is the man to go for.
Wan-Bissaka (£4.1) - Crystal Palace Df
If you didn't jump on the defender's bandwagon after the first GW, the time is right to do it right now. After serving his one-match ban, Wan-Bissaka is expected to return to his customary Right Back position where he had made such a good impression in the opening weekend.
Crystal Palace go into a favourable run of fixtures and the team is expected to give a few good returns in the coming month or so. Roy Hodgson's team is a tough one to beat. Except a good few numbers of clean sheets through the season.
Wan-Bissaka is one of the cheapest defenders in the game. At this price to get a starter who also offers plenty of attacking threat is a deal too good to refuse. Just be hoping that he manages to not get sent off again.
Theo Walcott (£6.7) - Everton Mf
Everton are, as expected, on a goalscoring romp. While also giving away a few too many goals at the back. Marco Silva's teams have been known to play like this and there is no indication whatsoever that they will stop anytime soon.
Their run of fixtures is smooth for some time to come, so expect more goals from the club. With Richarlison out for three matches, the goal threat will possibly come from the ex-Arsenal winger. He has scored 2 goals thus far and has also provided 1 assist giving a points return of 22.
If Walcott can continue his goalscoring run still remains to be seen. But you would rather bet on him than not to gather more points in the next few games. He has been among a lot of goals at times while at Arsenal and the time his ripe for the Englishman to showcase his talent once again in the EPL.
Wilfried Zaha (£7) - Crystal Palace Fw
Another Crystal Place prospect who is expected a lot of points in the coming GWs. Wilfried Zaha is looking like he will live up the high expectation set upon him this season after having scored 2 goals in three matches.
With the run of fixtures that Palace face, it would be a good bet that Zaha will continue his goalscoring run and give a decent Fantasy return. He might turn out to be a good investment as well because his price isn't increasing right now but is heavily expected to do so in the near future.
With the current lack of high scoring forward options in the FPL, Zaha might just turn out to be a must-have option.
Shane Duffy (£4.5) - Brighton Df
Perhaps a hidden gem in the Fantasy game this season. Shane Duffy has already scored once this season. Brighton has been impressive in both their matches against Man United and Liverpool. Their next at home to Fulham might give Duffy his first clean sheet of the season since Brighton are usually so good at home.
His long-term prospects remain a question mark and will depend on his team's performance this year. He is an assured starter at the back and helped his team keep 10 clean sheets last season accumulating a total of 100 points in return. That might increase by a bit this time and will a decent return on a small price investment.
Alexander Mitrovic (£6.6) - Fulham Fw
The big Serbian centre-forward was one of the players to watch this season and is looking as if he will stand up to all the hype.
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Mitrovic has now scored 3 in 3 after his brace against Burnley. He also chipped in with an assist and has now provided an impressive total of 24 points. The Serbian has been the central figure in attack and is one of the few players in the side who is an assured starter week in week out.
His price was perhaps judged on the basis of Fulham being a promoted side but if you look at the quality of the player, Mitrovic is an absolute bargain. His goals per game ratio for Fulham has been remarkable and he looks to be keeping it up in the start of the Premier League campaign as well.
Honorary omissions:
Players like Etheridge, Holebas, Callum Wilson and Fraser have been kept out due to their upcoming tough fixtures. There is a high bit of chance that their points return will not be the of the same level in the coming weeks.
