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            <p>Who are the best FPL midfielders for Gameweek 3?</p>
<p>Four-time top 1k and six-time top 5k finisher <a href="https://twitter.com/FPL_Salah">Abdul Rehman</a> uses the Hub's <a href="http://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/opta/">Opta</a>, <a href="http://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions/">Prediction</a>, <a href="http://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fpl-player-comparision-tool/">Comparison</a> and <a href="http://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fixture-ticker/">Fixture</a> tools to identify the best Fantasy Premier League midfielders for Gameweek 3.</p>
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<h3><strong>Son Heung-min (£12.0m) – Spurs</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Fixture: Wolves (H)</strong></p>
<p>The South Korean had his best season to date last term, racking up 23 goals and 10 assists, with an <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/a-simple-guide-to-opta-stats-for-fpl/">Expected Goals (xG)</a> of 17.3 (third overall) and an xA of 9.03 (sixth).</p>
<p>He only has one assist so far in his first two games, but it’s still early days and he will no doubt be a great asset again this season.</p>
<p>Spurs have a good fixture in Gameweek 3 as they take on Wolves at home. They have already scored six goals in two games and will be strong favourites, and are even at 40% to score 2+ goals (third) according to the bookmakers.</p>
<p><strong>Heung-Min Son</strong> and <strong>Harry</strong> <strong>Kane (£11.4m)</strong> will no doubt be linking up again this season. They have the record for most goal combinations (37) in the Premier League.</p>
<p>Son has both goal and assist threat, and with him also being on set-pieces he is a good asset against any opposition. He is also capable of huge scores as we have seen in the past.</p>
<p>Our <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions"><strong>Points Prediction Tool</strong></a> has him as the highest predicted scoring midfielder (7.1 points) for Gameweek 3.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-48366 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Heung-Min-Son-Stats-1.jpg" alt="Heung-Min Son Stats. best midfielders gameweek 3" width="795" height="653" /></p>
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<h3><strong>Gabriel Martinelli (£6.2m) – Arsenal </strong></h3>
<p><strong>Fixture: Bournemouth (a)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Gabriel Martinelli</strong> has now scored two goals in his first two games, and looks a must-have option, especially at his price. He has managed an xG of 0.93 and also created five chances with an xA of 0.66 so assists will come in time also.</p>
<p>The worry with him pre-season was whether he was nailed in the team but I think that spot is his now and <strong>Emile</strong> <strong>Smith</strong>-<strong>Rowe (£5.9m)</strong> will have a very tough time ousting him. Plus he is also just back from an injury lay-off so it will take time for him to get to full match fitness.</p>
<p>The Brazilian’s underlying stats when he plays are great, and he may well turn out to be the most under-priced player in the game.</p>
<p>Arsenal have a great fixture this week as they take on newly promoted Bournemouth. The Gunners have scored six goals in their first two games and are clearly much improved from last season in the final third.</p>
<p>They scored 61 goals (6th) last season with an xG of 62.31 (5th) and I can see them beating both metrics this season.</p>
<p>Also, the 21-year old has played the full 90 minutes in both of Arsenal’s fixtures which also tells us how important he is to Mikel Arteta.</p>
<p>Our <strong><a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions">Points Prediction Tool</a></strong> has him as the fifth highest predicted scoring midfielder for Gameweek 3.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-48368 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Gabriel-Martinelli-Stats-1.jpg" alt="Gabriel Martinelli Stats. best cheap midfielders gameweek 3" width="799" height="649" /></p>
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Kevin De Bruyne (£12.0m) – Manchester City</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Fixture: Newcastle United (a)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Kevin De Bruyne</strong> now has three attacking returns in two games with one goal and two assists. He has an xG of 0.38 and and has created eight chances with an xA of 1.16 (second).</p>
<p>The Belgian is one of the most nailed attackers for Manchester City and he has another decent fixture this week. He can score and assist, and is on set-pieces.</p>
<p>Manchester City come up against Newcastle United in Gameweek 3, and although the Toon have improved, Pep’s men will be strong favourites for this. They are the most likely to score 2.5+ goals (44%) according to the bookmakers also.</p>
<p>Guardiola's side scored 99 goals (first) last season with an xG of 90.66 (second) and now have <strong>Erling</strong> <strong>Haaland (£11.7m)</strong> in the team, making them a scary prospect for opponents. The addition of Haaland will also benefit De Bruyne when it comes to assists.</p>
<p>KDB is always involved in a fair share of City’s scoring output, whether it be goals or assists, and I don’t see that changing this season.</p>
<p>Our <strong><a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions">Points Prediction Tool</a> </strong>has him as the fourth highest predicted scoring midfielder (6.1 points) for Gameweek 3.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-48367 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Kevin-De-Bruyne-Stats-1.jpg" alt="Kevin De Bruyne Stats. top 5 best midfielders gameweek 3" width="798" height="648" /></p>
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<h3><strong>James Maddison (£8.0m) – Leicester City</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Fixture: Southampton (H)</strong></p>
<p><strong>James Maddison</strong> had his best season last term, scoring 12 goals and making 11 assists. He registered an xG of 8.07, and an xA of 7.41.</p>
<p>He has started this season similarly, with a goal and assist in his first two games, playing the full 90 minutes in both.</p>
<p>He has taken five shots in the box with an xG of 0.43, and created six chances with an xA 0.39, so has clearly been heavily involved in attack.</p>
<p>Maddison is also on corners and free kicks, so will always have many avenues to points. He can score and assist and is a proven FPL asset.</p>
<p>The Foxes are also a very good attacking side. They scored 62 goals (5th) with an xG of 53.99 (8th).</p>
<p>They come up against Southampton at home in Gameweek 3 which is a plum fixture for them. The Saints were one of the worst defensive sides in the league last season.</p>
<p>Maddison will surely be involved in one way or another. This looks like a prime fixture for him.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-48369 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/James-Maddison-Stats-1.jpg" alt="James Maddison Stats. fpl tips gw3" width="798" height="648" /></p>
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<h3><strong>Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) – Liverpool</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Fixture: Manchester United (a)</strong></p>
<p>The golden boot winner has one goal and one assist in his first two games with an xG of 0.87, and he has created nine chances with an xA of 0.73.</p>
<p>Liverpool haven't got off to the best start this season drawing their two opening games against Fulham and Crystal Palace.</p>
<p>They have had plenty of chances though and I don’t think it's anything to worry about. They actually have the highest team xG in the league after two games (4.04) so are a bit unfortunate they haven't scored more.</p>
<p>They come up against bitter rivals Manchester United in Gameweek 3 who have had one of the worst starts in their history. They have conceded six goals (twentieth) with an xGC of 3.4 (seventeenth).</p>
<p>This is another good fixture for the Reds, and the bookmakers agree as they are joint favourites to score 2.5+ goals (44%).</p>
<p>Despite Liverpool’s mediocre start, I still feel that Salah is one of the best captain options this week.</p>
<p>In fact, Salah scored a hat-trick the last time he played at Old Trafford.</p>
<p>Mohamed Salah’s and Liverpool's stats so far have been good, and he will no doubt be amongst the top scorers at the end of the season. He is nailed to start and on penalties.</p>
<p>The Egyptian is the second highest predicted scoring midfielder (6.9 points) for Gameweek 3 according to our <strong><a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions">Points Prediction Tool.</a></strong></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-48370 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Mohamed-Salah-Stats-2.jpg" alt="Mohamed Salah Stats. best midfielders gameweek 3" width="794" height="647" /></p>
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<h2><strong>Hub Power Rankings</strong></h2>
<p>To conclude, I will rank these Gameweek 3 midfielders in accordance with our Power Rankings for Hub members.</p>
<h3>Best FPL midfielders for Gameweek 3</h3>
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