FPL Gameweek 3 Tips: Top 5 Fantasy Premier League Players to Watch in 2025/26 (Prices & Differentials Included)

Gameweek 3 beckons and the honeymoon phase is officially over, early-season panic has set in, and your squad is crying out for that magical differential (or salvation in the shape of a reliable premium). Here’s your elite shopping list: five names you must consider and yes, we’ll sprinkle in a cheeky outsider or two for that extra bit of flair & flavour.

1. Chris Wood (£7.7m, FWD, Nottingham Forest)

Blimey, this bloke really exploded in Gameweek 1 with a spectacular 13-point haul and now draws in managers like moths to a flame. This week, he meets West Ham who are currently dead last in basically every defensive metric: shots in the box, shots on target, big chances, goals conceded… you name it, they’re the worst. If you don’t get on this after such conditions, frankly, you’re censoring yourself from a big potential return.

2. Ismaïla Sarr (£6.5m, MID, Crystal Palace)

Still under 5 % ownership, making him the perfect FPL Gameweek 3 differential pick. Last season he rocked up 149 points but underperformed his underlying numbers—17.6 xGI, to be exact. And guess who he absolutely loves facing? Aston Villa: 7 goals + 3 assists in just six starts. Cue the fireworks.

3. Cristian Romero (£5.0m, DEF, Tottenham)

If you’re searching for Fantasy Premier League defensive gems, Romero is your man. Romero right now is TOT’s main CB, for a club now looking defensively reawakened and they’ve rattled off clean sheets even at Man City. Opta’s data guru-eye sees Romero as the overlooked gem (ownership under 10 %) with both defensive and attacking returns lurking. For £5.0m, he’s a low-risk, high-reward route into Spurs’ backline, now reinvigorated under Thomas Frank.

4. João Pedro (£7.6m, FWD, Chelsea)

Pedro went from zero to hero last week, crashing into gameweek 2 with a staggering 17-point masterclass. With Cole Palmer still a doubt, Pedro may be getting start time plus set-piece and penalty responsibilities versus Fulham. You’ll need nerves of steel, but the rewards could be juicy. One of the must-watch FPL Gameweek 3 picks.

5. Dan Ndoye (£6m, MID, Nottingham Forest)

Two games played, two goal involvements and ownership hovering at a criminally low 2.2 %. Forest face the woeful West Ham this week (see Wood above), making Ndoye a cheeky low-cost differential for those chasing that extra point edge. A great budget FPL midfielder for Gameweek 3.

Whether you’re chasing safe points from the likes of Chris Wood, banking on a proven differential like Ismaïla Sarr, or rolling the dice on João Pedro’s high ceiling, Gameweek 3 is all about balancing risk and reward. That’s exactly what we aim to give you here at The Full Time Whistle Co.

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