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Here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes to get your Gameweek thirty-one transfers sorted before that Friday deadline. Defensive heroes, transfer targets, and the one move you need to make today. Let's go.
First up, the rapid-fire news bulletin. Konate, Isak, Tonali, and Romero all featured in manager press conferences this week, with fitness doubts flagged ahead of Gameweek thirty-one. If you own any of these players, keep a close eye on team news as we approach Friday's deadline at six thirty. Isak in particular is one to watch given Newcastle host Sunderland on Sunday in what looks a banker fixture. Second, Gameweek thirty-one is a blank gameweek with only eight fixtures, which means some managers are considering using their Free Hit chip. With Crystal Palace and Man City both blanking, now is the time to plan accordingly. Third, Damsgaard is reportedly injured after Gameweek thirty, which could impact Brighton's creativity heading into their Liverpool fixture on Saturday. Factor that into any Brighton asset decisions this week. And fourth, Mane was substituted early in Gameweek thirty for Brentford, raising questions about his role under Keith Andrews going forward.
Now, today's special theme. Wednesday means we're diving into defensive contribution points from Gameweek thirty. And what a gameweek it was for the backline brigade.
The standout performer? Truffert of Bournemouth. Four point six million pounds, just three point two percent ownership, and he bagged eleven points in Gameweek thirty with a clean sheet and three bonus points. Eleven points from a four point six million pounds defender is phenomenal value. Bournemouth kept a clean sheet against Burnley, and with Man Utd visiting the Vitality in Gameweek thirty-one on Friday night, Andoni Iraola's side will fancy their chances again. He's picked up over twenty-eight thousand transfers in this week and rightly so.
Close behind is Canvot of Crystal Palace. Four point five million pounds, virtually zero percent ownership, and he hauled eleven points in Gameweek thirty including three bonus points and a clean sheet in seventy-nine minutes. However, Crystal Palace blank in Gameweek thirty-one, so this is one to note for Gameweek thirty-two rather than an immediate buy. His expected points for Gameweek thirty-one are zero, so hold fire unless you're using a Free Hit.
Senesi of Bournemouth also delivered brilliantly in Gameweek thirty. Five million pounds, nineteen point six percent ownership, ten points with a clean sheet and two bonus points. He now has nine clean sheets this season, four assists, and a seven point five form rating. His expected points for Gameweek thirty-one are seven point zero. If you don't own Senesi yet, that is a problem. He's essential.
Gordon of Newcastle scored eleven points in Gameweek thirty too. A goal, a clean sheet, and three bonus points. Seven point three million pounds, five point five percent ownership, and over one hundred and forty-five thousand transfers in this week. He faces Sunderland at home in Gameweek thirty-one under Eddie Howe, and with five goals and four assists this season, the underlying numbers back up the hype. This is the week to get him in.
Now, your top three transfers IN for Gameweek thirty-one.
First, Truffert. Bournemouth. Four point six million pounds. Three point two percent ownership, rising fast with twenty-eight thousand transfers in. He's scored eleven points in Gameweek thirty, has nine clean sheets this season, and faces Man Utd on Friday night. At that price, he's arguably the best value defender in the game right now. Verdict? Essential.
Second, Gordon of Newcastle. Seven point three million pounds. Five point five percent ownership, and one hundred and forty-five thousand transfers in already this week. A goal and eleven points in Gameweek thirty. Newcastle host Sunderland in Gameweek thirty-one, and with form of five point five and five goals this season, he has attacking and defensive upside. Verdict? Essential buy before the deadline.
Third, Senesi of Bournemouth. Five million pounds. Nineteen point six percent ownership. He's consistent, has nine clean sheets, four assists, and seven expected points next week. If you've been sleeping on Bournemouth's defence, wake up now. Verdict? Good.
Your top three transfers OUT for Gameweek thirty-one.
First, Semenyo. He's listed at Man City in the data, eight point three million pounds, fifty-three point three percent ownership, and he returned just two points in Gameweek thirty. Man City blank in Gameweek thirty-one, making him a dead weight this week. His expected points next gameweek are zero. Verdict? Sell if you need funds or the move makes sense for your squad.
Second, Richards of Crystal Palace. Four point four million pounds, two point five percent ownership. He scored ten points in Gameweek thirty with a clean sheet, but Crystal Palace blank in Gameweek thirty-one with expected points of zero. If you were thinking of buying him off the back of that haul, don't. Verdict? Sell or avoid.
Third, Canvot. Same situation. Crystal Palace, four point five million pounds, blank in Gameweek thirty-one. Eleven points last week looks tempting but he has no fixture this gameweek. Verdict? Hold if you're Free Hitting, otherwise sell.
Now your differential picks for Gameweek thirty-one. Under ten percent ownership only.
Bassey of Fulham. Four point four million pounds, zero point eight percent ownership. Nine points in Gameweek thirty including a clean sheet and three bonus points against Nott'm Forest. Fulham face Burnley at home on Saturday in what looks like an excellent clean sheet opportunity. Marco Silva's side will be favourites, and Bassey costs next to nothing. A sneaky differential for your bench or budget slot.
Frimpong of Liverpool. Five point seven million pounds, five point one percent ownership. Six points in Gameweek thirty with a clean sheet. Five assists already this season, and Liverpool travel to Brighton in Gameweek thirty-one. Arne Slot's side are strong, and Frimpong offers attacking upside from right back. Under six percent owned, he's a legitimate differential with genuine upside.
Van Hecke of Brighton. Four point four million pounds, four point four percent ownership. Nine points in Gameweek thirty with a clean sheet and one bonus point. Brighton face Liverpool at home in Gameweek thirty-one. Fabian Hurzeler's defence has kept seven clean sheets this season and Van Hecke has three goals and two assists. At that price, he's a budget gem.
Captaincy pick for Gameweek thirty-one. Gordon of Newcastle. He scored last week, faces a Sunderland side making their first tyne-wear derby appearance under Regis Le Bris, and Newcastle at home under Eddie Howe is a strong recipe for a return. With eleven points last week and a home fixture against local rivals, Gordon is your captain pick. Back him.
Key tip for Gameweek thirty-one. The blank gameweek means only eight fixtures. Don't panic transfer in players who don't play. Focus on Bournemouth and Newcastle assets who both have fixtures and form right now. If you're sitting on your Free Hit, the case is strong given how many premium players are blanking.
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