We are here with our best Gameweek 3 FPL Midfielder Picks for this Week. With FPL Gameweek 3 approaching, managers are already looking for midfielders who can provide consistent attacking returns while also offering value. The midfield position remains one of the most important areas of any Fantasy Premier League squad, with several premium and budget options emerging after the opening two gameweeks.
Here are our top five best midfielders to buy for FPL Gameweek 3.
1. Rayan Cherki (Manchester City) — £7.7m
Rayan Cherki has responded brilliantly after being dropped for Manchester City's opening Premier League fixture against Bournemouth. The Frenchman has wasted little time making his case for a regular starting role, producing an outstanding two goals and two assists in his first two Premier League appearances.
That is particularly impressive considering he did not start the first game of the season.
Cherki is clearly in terrific form, and his attacking numbers make him one of the most exciting midfielders available in FPL at his price point. Manchester City now face Coventry City, presenting an almost perfect fixture for an attacking player who is full of confidence.
There is always some rotation risk when selecting a Manchester City midfielder, but Cherki's current form makes him extremely difficult to ignore.
Verdict: One of the most exciting FPL midfielders for Gameweek 3.
2. Cole Palmer (Chelsea) — £9.6m
When a club's best player faces one of its toughest opponents, that is exactly when you expect him to produce his best performance. That is why Cole Palmer makes our list despite Chelsea facing Arsenal in Gameweek 3.
If there is one Chelsea player capable of unlocking a terrifying Arsenal defence, it is Palmer. The midfielder appears to be returning to his best form and is thriving under Xabi Alonso, making him Chelsea's biggest attacking threat.
Arsenal will undoubtedly make life difficult for Chelsea, but that could actually make Palmer even more important. He is the player Chelsea will look towards when they need creativity, goals or a moment of individual brilliance.
At £9.6m, Palmer is certainly not a cheap FPL asset, but his quality makes him capable of justifying the price tag even in difficult fixtures.
Verdict: The Chelsea attacker most capable of delivering against Arsenal.
3. Mamadou Sangaré (Brentford) — £5.6m
For managers looking for a budget FPL midfielder, Mamadou Sangaré is one of the most interesting options this week.
Sangaré has been fantastic for Brentford so far and has quickly established himself as an intriguing FPL asset. What makes him particularly appealing is his potential to accumulate defensive contribution points, giving him an additional route to returns beyond goals and assists.
Brentford's Gameweek 3 fixture against Sunderland at home is also appealing. Sunderland have looked somewhat unconvincing during the opening stages of the campaign, while Brentford should be capable of controlling large periods of the match.
That gives Sangaré a strong opportunity to collect defensive contribution points. There is also the possibility of an attacking return, making him an even more attractive option at just £5.6m.
Verdict: An excellent budget pick with multiple routes to FPL points.
4. Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) — £7.0m
Dominik Szoboszlai currently looks like Liverpool's best FPL option when it comes to attacking returns.
The Hungarian has been one of Liverpool's standout performers since last season and has the added advantage of being involved from the penalty spot. That significantly increases his potential for goals, particularly when Liverpool face favourable opposition.
Their Gameweek 3 trip to Ipswich is exactly the type of fixture FPL managers should be targeting. Liverpool should create plenty of opportunities, and Szoboszlai is well positioned to benefit.
Until Liverpool's other attacking options, including new arrival Bradley Barcola, establish themselves as consistent starters and deliver regularly, Szoboszlai remains one of the safest routes into Liverpool's attack at his current price.
Verdict: Liverpool's standout FPL pick for attacking returns right now.
5. Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest) — £7.9m
Morgan Gibbs-White's £7.9m price tag may initially look expensive for a midfielder playing for Nottingham Forest, but he continues to prove that he can justify the investment.
The midfielder produced an excellent performance against Liverpool, scoring a goal and providing an assist in a match where Forest once again demonstrated their ability to compete with elite opposition.
Now, Forest face Tottenham Hotspur at home. Spurs have endured a disastrous start to the season, making this an excellent opportunity for Gibbs-White to produce another attacking return.
His involvement in Forest's attacking play makes him difficult to overlook, even at a relatively high FPL price.
Verdict: Expensive, but his form and fixture make him worth considering.
FPL Gameweek 3: Best Midfielders to Buy
The midfield options for Gameweek 3 offer plenty of variety. Rayan Cherki is the explosive form pick, Cole Palmer has the quality to shine in a difficult fixture, while Mamadou Sangaré provides an intriguing budget option.
Meanwhile, Szoboszlai offers an excellent route into Liverpool's attack against Ipswich, and Gibbs-White remains an exciting differential despite his £7.9m price.
With favourable fixtures and several midfielders already showing strong early-season form, these five players should be firmly on the radar of FPL managers ahead of Gameweek 3.
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