Gameweek 31 Prep — Gordon Explodes, Timber Doubt & The Transfers You Can't Ignore

With the Gameweek 31 deadline fast approaching on Friday the 20th of March at 6:30pm, this episode of Who Got The Points? gives you everything you need to make the right moves before it's too late. We kick off with urgent injury news on Timber, who picked up a knock in Arsenal's 2-0 win over Everton — a frustrating update given he was only recently recommended as a buy. We also flag concerns around Jorgensen following Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle, with Chelsea's defensive assets looking increasingly untrustworthy after just one clean sheet in fourteen league matches. On the transfers in, Anthony Gordon (£7.2m, 3.4% ownership) is the headline act — scoring and bagging three bonus points in Newcastle's win while playing out of position, with a dream Gameweek 31 home fixture against Sunderland. Budget gems Truffert (£4.6m) and Thiaw (£5.0m) also get the green light, both offering exceptional value from Newcastle and Bournemouth. For transfers out, Reece James and Gabriel are scrutinised, with Gabriel's expected points showing zero for Gameweek 31 raising serious rotation or blank concerns at 43% ownership. Differentials Mavropanos, Dunk, and Hill are highlighted as under-the-radar picks with genuine upside. Gordon is named as the standout captaincy option for Gameweek 31. Visit whogotthepoints.com for more FPL insights and analysis.

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Here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes to nail Gameweek thirty-one. Deadline is Friday the twentieth of March at six thirty in the evening, so let's get into it.

Right, news time. First up, Timber picked up an injury in the Arsenal versus Everton match on Saturday. We recommended him as a buy just two days ago, so hold tight before acting — get clarity on the extent of that before making any moves. Arsenal won two nil and kept a clean sheet, but Timber's availability for Gameweek thirty-one is now a serious concern.

Next, Jorgensen has an injury update floating around. Chelsea lost one nil to Newcastle, and with Liam Rosenior's side keeping just one clean sheet in fourteen league matches, Chelsea defensive assets are becoming very difficult to trust.

Third, Gordon was described as magnificent in an out-of-position role for Newcastle as they beat Chelsea. He scored, got three bonus points, and is flooding the transfer market right now. We'll get to him properly in a moment.

Finally, Gabriel played the full ninety minutes in Arsenal's clean sheet win over Everton, continuing his brilliant season — but his expected points for Gameweek thirty-one are showing as zero, which suggests a potential blank or rotation concern. Keep an eye on that before holding.

Now let's talk transfers in.

First up — Gordon, seven point two million pounds, three point four percent ownership. He scored and picked up three bonus points in Newcastle's one nil win over Chelsea on Saturday, playing out of position but looking absolutely electric. Newcastle now host Sunderland in Gameweek thirty-one, a fixture rated difficulty two at home. He's seen over twenty-four thousand transfers in this gameweek alone. Five goals and four assists this season. Verdict: Good buy if you can fit him in.

Second — Truffert, four point six million pounds, two point eight percent ownership. Bournemouth kept a clean sheet against Burnley on Saturday. Truffert played the full ninety minutes, picked up three bonus points, and scored eleven points. Nine clean sheets this season at just four point six million is extraordinary value. Bournemouth face Man Utd in Gameweek thirty-one, fixture difficulty three, and that's an attack that has been very inconsistent under Michael Carrick. His form rating is seven point two. Verdict: Essential at that price.

Third — Thiaw, five point zero million pounds, four point five percent ownership. Newcastle's centre-back played the full ninety minutes in their clean sheet win over Chelsea. Four goals from a central defender this season is remarkable, and at five million he offers attacking upside from set pieces plus clean sheet potential. Newcastle versus Sunderland in Gameweek thirty-one is a tasty fixture. Over eighteen thousand transfers in this gameweek. Verdict: Good pick.

Now the transfers out.

First — James, five point six million pounds, eight point six percent ownership. Chelsea lost one nil to Newcastle and James scored just two points. No clean sheet, no attacking returns, and Chelsea have kept just one clean sheet in fourteen league matches. With Everton away in Gameweek thirty-one, fixture difficulty three, the defensive outlook isn't improving. His form is four point zero. Verdict: Sell. Reinvest in Newcastle or Bournemouth assets.

Second — Gabriel, seven point two million pounds, forty-three point three percent ownership. Look, he had a solid nine points against Everton with the clean sheet, but his expected points for Gameweek thirty-one are showing as zero. If there's a blank or rotation risk coming, at forty-three percent ownership that's a major red flag you need to investigate. The DefCon status mentioned in reports adds to the uncertainty. Verdict: Hold for now, but monitor closely before the Friday deadline.

Third — Timber, price around five million pounds. We recommended him two days ago but he's picked up an injury in the Arsenal versus Everton game. Until we get clarity, he could be a sell if the injury is confirmed as significant. Do not rush — wait for the press conference updates before Gameweek thirty-one. Verdict: Conditional sell depending on injury news.

Now let's talk differentials — all under ten percent ownership.

Hill, four point two million pounds, seven point seven percent ownership at Bournemouth. He's played the full ninety minutes again, kept a clean sheet, and scored eight points on Saturday. Six clean sheets this season and three assists. Bournemouth have that Gameweek thirty-one fixture against Man Utd at home. Brilliant budget enabler.

Mavropanos, four point four million pounds, just zero point one percent ownership at West Ham. He scored in the one all draw with Man City, finishing with twelve points including two bonus. West Ham host Aston Villa in Gameweek thirty-one, fixture difficulty four from West Ham's perspective, but he clearly has goal threat from set pieces. Absolute wildcard differential.

Dunk, four point five million pounds, one percent ownership at Brighton. Brighton beat Sunderland one nil, Dunk played ninety minutes and scored eleven points with three bonus. Brighton now face Liverpool in Gameweek thirty-one, tougher fixture, but Dunk's bonus point potential and set-piece presence make him intriguing at this price.

Captaincy for Gameweek thirty-one — Gordon is the standout shout. Newcastle host Sunderland in a fixture rated difficulty two, Gordon is in electric form, playing with freedom, scoring goals, and the crowd will be behind them in the Tyne-Wear derby. If you own him, he's your armband. If you don't, seriously consider it. The key tip this week — before Friday's deadline, get clarity on the Timber and Jorgensen injury situations. Those two issues could free up serious budget to bring in the Newcastle and Bournemouth assets we've highlighted today. Don't wait until Friday evening — act smart, act early.

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