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Your daily dose of Premier League insights - powered by data, driven by AI. From top transfer tips to captain picks, we break it all down in under 10 minutes.
Here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes to nail Gameweek thirty-one. Transfers, captains, differentials — let's get into it.
Right, the news first. Big talking point from Gameweek thirty — Salah was benched by Arne Slot for the Liverpool versus Spurs draw. Slot made five changes and rested Salah entirely. With Brighton away in Gameweek thirty-one, that rotation risk is very real and managers need to think carefully. Also in that game, Ekitike only came on for twenty-six minutes, picking up just one point. Slot has since explained the benching, and there are suggestions Richarlison could also pose a threat going forward after scoring and collecting maximum bonus points in that same game. On the injury front, Le Fee, Ballard, and Mukiele are all carrying knocks — keep an eye on team news before the Gameweek thirty-one deadline on Friday the twentieth of March at six thirty in the evening. And finally, Sunderland have now scored just one non-penalty goal in eight games — that is an absolute drought, and their trip to Newcastle in Gameweek thirty-one looks very tough. Avoid Sunderland assets.
Now let's get into transfers. Here are the top three players to bring in for Gameweek thirty-one.
First up — B.Fernandes from Man United at ten point one million pounds, owned by forty-two point three percent of managers, and rising fast with nearly sixty thousand transfers in this gameweek. He delivered ten points in Gameweek thirty — two assists and two bonus points in the three one win over Aston Villa. Sixteen assists this season, seven goals, and an expected points of eight point seven for Gameweek thirty-one against Bournemouth. The man is simply undroppable right now and Michael Carrick's Man United are in devastating form. Verdict — Essential. If you don't have him, fix that before Friday.
Second — Bowen from West Ham at seven point five million pounds, owned by seven point nine percent. He picked up six points in Gameweek thirty with an assist and a bonus point in the draw against Man City. Eight goals and seven assists this season, with one hundred and forty-one total points — second highest in the game for value at his price. West Ham host Aston Villa in Gameweek thirty-one, a solid matchup. Nearly twenty-eight thousand transfers in this week confirm the trend. Verdict — Good. A strong mid-price option who keeps delivering.
Third — Šeško from Man United at seven point four million pounds, owned by six point six percent. He came off the bench and scored in Gameweek thirty, taking his season tally to nine goals. With thirty-five thousand transfers in this week, the FPL community is waking up to his potential. Expected points of six point three for Gameweek thirty-one against Bournemouth. He and B.Fernandes in the same United attack is a mouthwatering combination. Verdict — Good. The price is right and the fixtures are there.
Now the top three transfers OUT for Gameweek thirty-one.
First — Ekitike from Liverpool at nine point two million pounds. Owned by thirty-five point six percent, but nearly fifteen and a half thousand managers have already sold this week. Here's the concern — Slot benched him for Liverpool versus Spurs and he only played twenty-six minutes. Slot has since been explaining the decision, which suggests rotation is a genuine risk. Brighton away in Gameweek thirty-one is a tough fixture and if he's not starting, that nine point two million pounds is expensive dead weight. Verdict — Sell, or at minimum consider it very carefully if you have a better option to fund.
Second — Gyökeres from Arsenal at eight point eight million pounds. He came off the bench against Everton and only played twenty-nine minutes, picking up seven points thanks to a goal and bonus. But the expected points figure for Gameweek thirty-one shows zero — which suggests Arsenal do not have a fixture this gameweek. Over fifteen thousand transfers out already confirms managers are acting. Verdict — Sell if you need funds, especially with no fixture.
Third — Wilson from Fulham at six point zero million pounds. Owned by twenty-two point six percent and getting nearly eighteen thousand transfers out. He blanked in Gameweek thirty despite starting and playing the full ninety minutes in a goalless draw with Forest. Fulham host Burnley in Gameweek thirty-one which looks good on paper, but Wilson's form has cooled and there are better options at his price point. Verdict — Hold for now given the fixture, but monitor closely.
Differential picks now — three under the radar options under ten percent ownership.
Richarlison from Spurs at six point three million pounds, owned by just five point five percent. Nine points in Gameweek thirty — a goal and maximum bonus. Nine goals and three assists this season. Spurs host Nottingham Forest in Gameweek thirty-one under Thomas Frank, a winnable home game. At six point three million, this is outstanding value for a forward in form. Serious differential potential this week.
Next — Virgil from Liverpool at six point two million pounds, owned by thirty-four percent — wait, that's too high for a differential. Let's switch to Welbeck from Brighton at six point one million pounds, owned by just four percent. He has ten goals this season, started the full ninety minutes in Gameweek thirty, and Brighton host Liverpool in Gameweek thirty-one. Yes, Liverpool are tough, but Welbeck has shown all season he can haul against anyone. Fabian Hurzeler's side kept a clean sheet in Gameweek thirty and are defensively solid. A goal scorer at four percent ownership — that is differential gold.
Finally — Flemming from Burnley at five point three million pounds, owned by just zero point three percent. Burnley travel to Fulham in Gameweek thirty-one, and while that's not a gimme, Flemming has seven goals this season at a budget price. A real budget enabler if you need funds elsewhere.
Captaincy pick for Gameweek thirty-one — it has to be B.Fernandes. Eight point seven expected points, scoring and assisting for fun, Bournemouth away — the form, the fixtures, and the stats all point to one man. He's the standout armband option this week. One key tip — with the deadline on Friday the twentieth of March at six thirty in the evening, don't wait until the last minute given the early Friday night kickoff between Bournemouth and Man United. Get your transfers done Thursday if you can.
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