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            <p>Off to a bad start in FPL and keen to start afresh? Fantasy Football Hub's AI is here to help with its best Wildcard team for Gameweek 3.</p>
<p>Our weekly Wildcard article looks at the <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fixture-ticker">fixtures</a> ahead, <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions">predicted points</a> and optimum <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/ai-team-rating">AI</a> squad to help inspire your decision-making.</p>
<p>This AI team is an early snapshot ahead of the deadline. Hub members can <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/my-team/ai-teams">see the latest squad in realtime</a> - it regularly changes as new information is processed.</p>
<h3>🤖 Hub AI quick summary 🤖</h3>
<p>Simplicity and speed are among Fantasy Football Hub's core values, so many of our articles this season will come with a quick 'Hub AI' summary for those who want the answer - fast.</p>
<p>Read the full article for the detailed picture - and listen to an audio summary 👇</p>
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<li>🗓️Aston Villa and Manchester United among the top teams for upcoming fixtures</li>
<li>🎯Injury issues could force some FPL managers into an early Wildcard - but patience could be rewarded</li>
<li>🚀Mohamed Salah leads the way for predicted points, with Erling Haaland and Ollie Watkins completing the top three</li>
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<h2>FPL Gameweek 3-7 fixtures</h2>
<p>The AI Wildcard team has a five-week outlook - and there are a few teams of interest at the top of the Hub's <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fixture-ticker">fixture ticker</a>.</p>
<p>Aston Villa have the best run, offering hope to those underwhelmed by their slow start.</p>
<p>Manchester United have had a challenging opening but rank second over the next five, with home games against newly promoted Burnley and Sunderland.</p>
<p>Nottingham Forest are among the teams facing two promoted clubs in this period, however Arsenal and Newcastle away present may deter FPL managers from tripling up on the Tricky Trees.</p>
<p>Gameweek 4 looks unappealing for many of these teams, opening the door to a potential <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/best-fpl-free-hit-gameweek-3-hub-ai">Free Hit</a>. Bournemouth meanwhile host Brighton, with Newcastle also having a standout fixture.</p>
<p>At the other end of the ticker, Arsenal and Liverpool rank in the bottom six. Liverpool have an excellent Gameweek 4 fixture against Burnley (A) but it's not until Gameweek 7 when the Gunners really start to appeal.</p>
<div id="attachment_74392" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-74392" class="size-large wp-image-74392" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GW3-7-fixtures-1024x289.jpg" alt="FPL Gameweek 3-7 fixtures - top of the ticker" width="1024" height="289" /></p>
<p id="caption-attachment-74392" class="wp-caption-text">FPL Gameweek 3-7 fixtures - top of the ticker</p>
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<h2>FPL Gameweek 3-7 predicted points</h2>
<p>There's an equal split between midfielders and forwards in the top 10.</p>
<p><strong>Mohamed Salah </strong>retains a relatively sizeable lead over <strong>Erling Haaland </strong>in predicted points terms, despite Liverpool ranking in the bottom half for fixture difficulty.</p>
<p><strong>Ollie Watkins' </strong>upcoming games see him rise to third, while <strong>Bruno Fernandes </strong>is fourth thanks to United's run.</p>
<p><strong>Viktor Gyokeres </strong>is close behind Watkins, who both come in at £9.0m - but it doesn't look like it's the right time to switch out the Villans' frontman just yet.</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-74393" class="wp-caption-text">Gameweek 3-7 predicted points</p>
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<h2>Should the Wildcard be played in FPL Gameweek 3?</h2>
<p>Injury issues are mounting up for some FPL managers.</p>
<p><strong>Cole Palmer</strong>, <strong>Bukayo Saka</strong> and <strong>Rayan Ait-Nouri </strong>are among the high-profile players with fitness issues going into Gameweek 3, joining the likes of <strong>Jeremie Frimpong</strong> on the treatment table.</p>
<p>Some managers are using their <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fpl-chip-strategy-guide">extra chips</a> early this season in an attempt to get ahead of the crowd - and for those with a string of flagged players, the Wildcard could be an option this week.</p>
<p>Aside from there being limited data on this season's teams and top performers, a Gameweek 3 Wildcard has its drawbacks.</p>
<p>The international break follows immediately after the next round of fixtures, which could throw up additional injuries.</p>
<p>Gameweek 4 is not a good one for many targets either, so use of the Free Hit needs to be carefully considered alongside the Wildcard.</p>
<p>Those who started with Watkins, Fernandes and other under-performers may be tempted to start afresh.</p>
<p>But as explored above, the fixtures remain strong for these picks and patience could well be rewarded if the Wildcard can be avoided.</p>
<div id="attachment_74389" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-74389" class="size-full wp-image-74389" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bruno-Fernandes-action.jpg" alt="Bruno Fernandes. Picture by Getty Images" width="1024" height="683" /></p>
<p id="caption-attachment-74389" class="wp-caption-text">Bruno Fernandes. Picture by Getty Images</p>
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<h2>Best FPL Gameweek 3 Wildcard team: Key picks analysed</h2>
<p>Hub AI opts for a 3-4-3 formation for this week's Wildcard squad but with a full set of playing options on the bench.</p>
<p>A lead at the top of the predicted points table sees Salah earn his spot as the chosen premium, with the AI again opting against going with both him and Haaland.</p>
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