Question 1

Should I captain Raya in Gameweek 2?

Accepted Answer

It depends - Raya is a reasonable option but not the obvious armband choice this week.  Raya is in good form, averaging 6.0 pts/game so far this season. Raya faces Aston Villa (A) in Gameweek 2 - a difficult fixture on paper, which is the main reason to hesitate.  At 38% ownership, Raya is a popular pick. Missing his points could cost rank.  No injury concerns flagged at the time of writing.  With a tough fixture and modest expected points, Raya is not a captain recommendation this week unless your options are limited.

Question 2

Should I transfer Raya in before Gameweek 2?

Accepted Answer

It is worth considering, but the case is not as clear-cut as it might appear.  At £6.0m, Raya has scored 6 points this season in total. Raya is in good form, averaging 6.0 pts/game so far this season.  Raya faces Aston Villa (A) in Gameweek 2 - a difficult fixture on paper, which is the main reason to hesitate.  The main argument against bringing him in is the price point. At £6.0m, you need to make cuts elsewhere in your squad. Whether that trade-off is worth it depends on who you would be selling and what your budget looks like.  ChatFPL AI can look at your specific squad and tell you whether the transfer makes sense for your team right now.

Question 3

What are Raya's upcoming fixtures?

Accepted Answer

Raya's next fixture is Aston Villa (A) in Gameweek 2, rated 4 out of 5 for difficulty - a tough assignment.  Fixture difficulty ratings give you a rough guide but do not account for recent form, home advantage, or how a team has performed against specific opponents this season.  For a full fixture run breakdown across the next several gameweeks, ChatFPL AI can compare Raya's schedule against other premium options in his position.

Question 4

Is Raya worth £6.0m in FPL?

Accepted Answer

It depends on how the rest of your squad is structured.  Raya has scored 6 points at £6.0m this season. Raya is in good form, averaging 6.0 pts/game so far this season.  At 38% ownership, avoiding Raya is increasingly a deliberate differential call rather than a neutral decision.  The real question at £6.0m is whether you can afford him without weakening two or three other positions. ChatFPL AI can assess your squad balance and tell you whether the allocation makes sense.

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