Two gameweeks down and for FPL managers who are struggling to rack up FPL points, wildcarding in GW3 could be a very good strategy. It is a good time to wildcard because now we have enough details of how teams are looking to setup and what players are guaranteed starters and lastly, you now know what players are on form.
So, if you’re looking to wildcard this gameweek then our GW3 wildcard article would be of help to you. We’d create a wildcard team and then share with you how we plan to manage it for three gameweeks. We hope you enjoy it and find this article helpful.
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Some important things to keep in mind as you play your FPL wildcard in gameweek 3
As you create your GW3 wildcard team, here are couple of things you should keep in mind:
- First, you want to try as much as possible to select players that are guaranteed a place in the first eleven of their teams.
- You want to keep the long-term in mind when selecting players for your GW3 team.
- You want to try to have a solid bench, in case of rotations and injuries.
- You want to target players that play for teams with great fixtures – teams with good fixture difficulty ratings.
- You want to target in form players.
Should You Wildcard In FPL GW3
Well, the answer to this question is, it depends on you and your strategy. If you have a team that comprises of injured players, low-performing players, or players whose upcoming fixtures aren’t great, then wildcarding in GW3 is a good option.
However, FPL managers tend to wildcard before big or during double gameweeks or big blank gameweeks. So, like we said earlier, it depends on your strategy as a manager.
How Many Wildcards Do You Get In FPL
You get two wildcards in a season of Fantasy Premier League (FPL). The first wildcard can be used from the start of the season until Gameweek 20. The second wildcard can be used after Gameweek 20 and remains available until the end of the season.
A wildcard allows you to make unlimited transfers within your team’s budget without incurring a point hit. This can be a very powerful tool, especially if you need to make a lot of changes to your team, such as after a poor run of form or during the international break.
It is important to note that you can only use each wildcard once in a season. Once you have used a wildcard, you cannot use it again until the next season.
How Many Wildcards Do You Get In FPL
You get two wildcards in a season of Fantasy Premier League (FPL).
The first wildcard can be used from the start of the season until Gameweek 20. The second wildcard can be used after Gameweek 20 and remains available until the end of the season.
A wildcard allows you to make unlimited transfers within your team’s budget without incurring a point hit. This can be a very powerful tool, especially if you need to make a lot of changes to your team, such as after a poor run of form or during the international break.
It is important to note that you can only use each wildcard once in a season. Once you have used a wildcard, you cannot use it again until the next season.
The best teams to target for your GW3 FPL wildcard team
To help you know the teams that have good fixtures, here is a really nice fixture ticker done by fpltips__:
Teams to target when wildcarding in GW3:
- Chelsea
- Manchester City
- Spurs
- Man United
- Newcastle
GW3 Wildcard Teams
Now that we know the teams to target, here is our GW3 wildcard team, it is a team you might want to consider and take inspiration from if you’re wildcarding this gameweek.
Here is our GW3 wildcard team and in this team, we’ve decided to target players that play for teams with good fixtures from now up until GW8. We have Man City cover, Brentford cover, Brighton and Man United cover – these players are great long-term picks.
The only downside is the lack of Liverpool cover and the reason why we haven’t gone for Luiz Diaz is because of his fixture this gameweek – Liverpool face Newcastle in GW3. After comparing his fixture with that of Foden, we decided to go with Foden.
Not sure who to captain? Our article FPL GW3: Who Is The Best Gameweek 3 FPL Captain reveals the top captain picks for gameweek 3
Another great thing about this draft, is the bench. On our bench, we’ve got cheap budget players that are regular starters for their individual teams. This means that when Pep decides to rotate his squad, you’d have good enough players to come off your bench.
Well, we’re pleased with this draft. However, if you want to do things differently, you could go with Alvarez up top instead of Wissa and then turn Foden to Luiz Diaz of Liverpool if you need cover from Liverpool.
The reason why we’ve not done that from the getgo, is because we’re not sure about how nailed-on Alvarez is. He could be dropped when Bernado returns. We don’t want to take that risk at the moment.
Find out the players expected to return the most FPL points in GW3, in our article: FPL GW3: Clean Sheet Odds, Anytime Scorer Predictions, and FPL Points Projections
Here’s what this team would like in GW4:
In gameweek 4, the team still looks pretty solid and there won’t be any need for you to make any transfer as your bench and starting players still have great fixtures. What we’ve done this time is to swap Watkins for Mbeumo.
Not sure who to bring into your FPL team in GW3, then check out our article: FPL Gameweek 3 Transfer Tips, Strategy and Team Selection
Here’s how the team would in GW5
Feel free to check out the Predicted Lineups for the following Premier League sides in our series of Predicted Lineups articles:
- PL GW3 Predicted Lineup and Injury News: Chelsea vs Luton Town
- PL GW3 Predicted Lineup and Injury News: Arsenal vs Fulham
- PL GW3 Predicted Lineup and Injury News: Everton vs Wolves
- PL GW3 Predicted Lineup and Injury News: Spurs vs Bournemouth
- PL GW3 Predicted Lineup and Injury News: Man United vs Nott’m Forest
- PL GW3 Predicted Lineup and Injury News: Man City vs Sheffield United
- PL GW3 Predicted Lineup and Injury News: Newcastle vs Liverpool
- PL GW3 Predicted Lineup and Injury News: Brighton vs West Ham
- PL GW3 Predicted Lineup and Injury News: Brentford vs Crystal Palace
- PL GW3 Predicted Lineup and Injury News: Burnley vs Aston Villa
GW5 is when a few teams start to have difficult games and in this wildcard team, it is Brighton’s fixtures that take a turn in GW5. In this case, there’s nothing for you to worry about because you’ve got a bench that can get you through this period. You’d also have two free transfers, so if there’s any need for you to make changes, then feel free to do so.
However, let’s keep in mind that predicting performances remains challenging. Brighton players might continue to be excellent choices, contingent upon their form and the performance of their opponents.
For weekly FPL transfer tips, you can always check out our blog. Those articles would help you identify the best transfers for a particular gameweek. Here’s this week’s article: FPL Gameweek 3 Transfer Tips, Strategy and Team Selection
Redeyedrae, is an FPL content writer with years of experience in playing and writing about FPL. He has written for major FPL blogs like ALLABOUTFPL, Fantasytipsters, FF Titans, and nevermanagealone. With his deep knowledge of the game, he has become a trusted source for FPL fans worldwide. His content is well-researched and always up-to-date. He’s passionate about helping FPL managers gain an edge in their leagues by sharing insights and analysis about everything fantasy football on raensports.
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