As Gameweek 3 approaches, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are focusing on key players to enhance their squads. If you don’t already have Erling Haaland (£15.5m), using a chip to acquire him is far more efficient than juggling multiple transfers for the league's priciest player.

A Wildcard can be particularly beneficial, allowing managers to swiftly adapt to trending players, boost team value, and heavily invest in teams like Manchester City and Chelsea, who are set to face Coventry and Hull at home over the next fortnight.

The Free Hit chip also offers advantages, enabling you to bypass the Arsenal vs. Chelsea clash and opt for players from Brighton, Newcastle, and Brentford.

For those not utilizing a Wildcard or Free Hit, selecting Haaland as your Triple Captain appears to be a strong strategy. Coventry has shown defensive weaknesses, while Manchester City has been impressive recently, and the Norwegian striker enjoys a clear midweek before the match at Etihad Stadium.

Looking ahead, City also hosts Ipswich in Gameweek 7 and Hull in Gameweek 16, although those fixtures coincide with heavy Champions League congestion.

On the other hand, Bruno Fernandes (£12.0m) will take on Coventry at Old Trafford in Gameweek 14, albeit during a busy schedule of three matches in seven days. As the captain of Manchester United, Fernandes is a prime FPL asset—he is talismanic, takes set-pieces, rarely gets injured, and consistently scores.

While he is a more costly option than Cole Palmer (£9.6m) or Bukayo Saka (£9.5m), if you plan to captain either Palmer or Saka soon, considering a switch may be worthwhile. It’s essential to recognize that while there are several valuable assets at Chelsea and Arsenal, Fernandes remains unparalleled at United.