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Here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes — Gameweek 31 is done, the dust has settled, and Gameweek 32 is where the real decisions need to be made. Transfers, captains, differentials — let's get into it.
Right, quick news round-up. The big story in the wider FPL world is Double Gameweek 33 and Blank Gameweek 34. It's confirmed — six teams will play twice in Gameweek 33 then blank in Gameweek 34. Leeds and Bournemouth are among those doubling up, so that's massive for chip strategy. If you've got your wildcard unplayed, now is the time to be thinking about timing it for Gameweek 32 to set up for that double. Secondly, Arsenal injury news — Saka, Gabriel, and Rice all have fitness concerns coming out of their FA Cup exit, with Odegaard returning to training. Huge implications for Arsenal assets going into Gameweek 32 where they face Bournemouth. Keep a very close eye on team news before Friday's deadline. And thirdly, Chelsea's Palmer has been speaking about his own fitness — worth monitoring but no confirmed absence yet.
Now let's talk Gameweek 31 results quickly. Sunderland beat Newcastle two-one, Nott'm Forest hammered Spurs three-nil, Everton put three past Chelsea, and Aston Villa beat West Ham two-nil. Brighton beat Liverpool two-one. Plenty of talking points there and some FPL fortunes changed dramatically.
Okay, transfers in. Who do you need to bring in for Gameweek 32?
First up — Beto. Five-point-zero million pounds, two-point-seven percent ownership. This lad just bagged two goals and an assist in Gameweek 31, racking up sixteen points. Sixteen points at five million pounds — that is elite value. He's scored six goals this season for Everton and now has nine expected points projected for Gameweek 32. Everton host Brentford on Saturday, and David Moyes' side are flying right now after that three-nil win over Chelsea. Verdict: Essential. Get him in before the price rises.
Second transfer in — Watkins. Eight-point-five million pounds, eight-point-two percent ownership. He scored and kept a clean sheet in Gameweek 31, earning nine points against West Ham. Nine goals and two assists this season for Aston Villa. Gameweek 32 sees Villa travel to Nott'm Forest — a tricky fixture on paper, but Unai Emery's side are in excellent form. Watkins is the focal point of this attack. Verdict: Good. He's worth the premium if you need a reliable eight-to-nine million striker option.
Third transfer in — Raya. Six-point-zero million pounds, thirty-four-point-seven percent ownership, and he's been getting sixty-two thousand transfers in this gameweek. Arsenal face Bournemouth at home in Gameweek 32 — the Gunners have kept fifteen clean sheets this season. Raya has fifty saves to his name and is projected eight expected points for Gameweek 32. Even with the injury uncertainty around his outfield teammates, Arsenal's defensive structure under Mikel Arteta remains elite. Verdict: Essential if you need a goalkeeper upgrade. He's the best in the game.
Now transfers out. Who needs to go?
First sell — Richarlison. Six-point-three million pounds, five-point-seven percent ownership. He only managed two points in Gameweek 31 and has been leaking transfers this week. Spurs just got destroyed three-nil by Forest, and in Gameweek 32 they travel to Sunderland — a ground where Regis Le Bris's team just beat Newcastle. He's getting six-thousand-plus transfers out this week. Verdict: Sell. The fixtures don't get better and form is poor.
Second sell — Dúbravka. Four-point-zero million pounds, thirty-one-point-eight percent ownership. He conceded three in Gameweek 31 against Fulham and is haemorrhaging transfers — over thirty-one thousand out this week. Burnley have conceded sixty-one goals this season. His Gameweek 32 fixture is at home to Brighton, who won at Liverpool last week under Fabian Hurzeler. Verdict: Sell. Upgrade to Raya and don't look back.
Third — Rogers. Seven-point-four million pounds, twenty-four-point-two percent ownership. Now he did get six points in Gameweek 31 with an assist, but over eighty-one thousand managers are selling him this week. His form rating has dipped to four-point-zero and with the Gameweek 32 fixture at Nott'm Forest under Sean Dyche — who just kept a clean sheet against Spurs — it's a tough ask. He only projects four expected points. Verdict: Hold if you must, but if you need the funds for Beto, Rogers is your cash source.
Differential picks now — these are the ones under ten percent ownership that could seriously boost your rank.
First differential — Igor Jesus. Five-point-eight million pounds, just one-point-three percent ownership. Playing for Nott'm Forest, he scored and kept a clean sheet in Gameweek 31 for eight points. Forest host Aston Villa in Gameweek 32, and they've just hammered Spurs three-nil. Sean Dyche's side have kept eight clean sheets this season. At this price and ownership, if Forest get a result, Igor Jesus will make you look very clever.
Second differential — Brobbey. Five-point-three million pounds, just zero-point-six percent ownership. Playing for Sunderland, he scored in Gameweek 31 and earned eight points. In Gameweek 32, Sunderland host Spurs at home — and we've just seen how poor Spurs look right now. Regis Le Bris's team are full of confidence after beating Newcastle. Brobbey has six goals this season and is a genuine goal threat at five-point-three million. Absolute differential gold.
Third differential — Flemming. Five-point-three million pounds, zero-point-four percent ownership. Playing for Burnley, he scored in Gameweek 31 despite the three-one loss. He now has eight goals this season — that is genuinely impressive for a Burnley forward. If Scott Parker sets his side up to be combative at home against Brighton, Flemming is the man most likely to nick something. Risk, yes — but at this price and ownership, even a blank doesn't hurt you.
Captaincy pick for Gameweek 32 — it has to be Beto. Everton at home to Brentford, in scintillating form, sixteen points last gameweek, nine expected points projected. He is the standout armband option this week. If you're after the premium alternative, Watkins against Forest is your backup.
One key tip before we go — with Double Gameweek 33 confirmed for Leeds, Bournemouth, and others, start planning your squad structure now. If you haven't used your wildcard, Gameweek 32 might be the perfect moment to hit it and load up on those double-gameweek assets. Don't get caught out.
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