{
  "id": 3912015,
  "title": "FPL Gameweek 2 Predicted Lineups: Latest Starting XI Predictions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/fpl-gameweek-2-predicted-lineups-latest-starting-xi-predictions",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T06:41:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fpl-gameweek-2-predicted-lineups-064112041.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Crystal Palace's anticipated lineup for their upcoming match against Manchester City will likely feature a 3-4-2-1 formation. The starting eleven is expected to include Fabio Henderson in goal, secured by Tomiyasu, Richards, and Canvot in defense, with Muhammad and Mitchell in midfield, and McNeil, Pino, and Mateta in attack. Manchester City is predicted to field a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Donnarumma as the goalkeeper, backed by Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol, and O’Reilly in defense. Anderson will be in goal, alongside Marc Guehi, Foden, Cherki, and Semenyo in midfield, with Haaland up front.",
  "summary": "With Matchday 1 now behind us, there is already more information available to help predict how each Premier League side will set up this weekend. These predicted line-ups consider Matchday 1 selections and performances, each manager’s preferred system, player fitness and injuries, suspensions, and the latest transfer activity. The predictions should become increasingly accurate as […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Crystal Palace predicted to use 3-4-2-1 formation",
    "Manchester City expected to play 4-2-3-1",
    "Key players named for both teams"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}