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

Welcome to your Gameweek 31 briefing! We've packed everything you need into this edition - injury alerts, the hottest transfers in and out, differential gems, and captaincy advice. Deadline is Friday 20th March at 6:30pm, so let's get straight into it.

Before we get into transfers, there are four major news items you need on your radar heading into GW31.

Timber picked up an injury during Arsenal's 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday. He was recommended as a buy just two days ago, so hold tight before making any moves. His availability for Gameweek 31 is now a serious concern. Do not rush - wait for press conference updates before acting.

An injury update is floating around for Jørgensen. Chelsea lost 1-0 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 regardless of the injury situation.

Gordon was described as magnificent in an out-of-position role as Newcastle beat Chelsea 1-0. He scored, collected three bonus points, and is flooding the transfer market. Full breakdown below.

Gabriel played the full 90 minutes in Arsenal's clean sheet win over Everton, scoring 9 points. However, his expected points for Gameweek 31 are showing as zero - suggesting a potential blank or rotation concern. At 43.3% ownership, this is a major red flag worth investigating before Friday. Check the latest expected points projections to stay ahead of this one.

Gordon is the standout transfer of the gameweek. Playing out of position against Chelsea, he looked absolutely electric - scoring, picking up three bonus points, and finishing with 11 points. He's seen over 24,000 transfers in this gameweek alone and it's easy to see why. He has 5 goals and 4 assists this season, and Newcastle now host Sunderland in GW31 - a fixture rated difficulty 2 at home. The Tyne-Wear derby atmosphere will be electric, and Gordon has the freedom and form to thrive. Verdict: Good buy if you can fit him in.

Truffert is arguably the best value asset in the game right now. He played the full 90 minutes against Burnley on Saturday, picked up three bonus points, and scored 11 points as Bournemouth kept a clean sheet. Nine clean sheets this season at just £4.6m is extraordinary value. Bournemouth face Man Utd in GW31 (difficulty 3) - an attack that has been very inconsistent under Michael Carrick. His form rating is 7.2. Verdict: Essential at that price.

Four goals from a central defender this season is remarkable, and Thiaw continues to offer serious attacking upside from set pieces alongside clean sheet potential. He played the full 90 minutes in Newcastle's clean sheet win over Chelsea, scoring 8 points. Over 18,000 transfers in this gameweek confirm the community is catching on. Newcastle vs Sunderland in GW31 is a tasty fixture at difficulty 2. Verdict: Good pick.

Chelsea lost 1-0 to Newcastle and James returned just 2 points - no clean sheet, no attacking returns. Chelsea have kept just one clean sheet in fourteen league matches, and with Everton away in GW31 (difficulty 3), the defensive outlook isn't improving. His form rating sits at just 4.0. The funds are better deployed in Newcastle or Bournemouth defensive assets. Verdict: Sell.

Gabriel delivered 9 points against Everton with the clean sheet and has been brilliant all season (3 goals, 4 assists, 173 total points). However, his expected points for GW31 are showing as zero - a DefCon-level concern at 43.3% ownership. A blank or rotation would be painful for nearly half the FPL world. Verdict: Hold for now, but monitor closely before the Friday deadline.

Recommended as a buy just two days ago, Timber's injury against Everton has changed the picture. 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 GW31. Verdict: Conditional sell depending on injury news.

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Hill played the full 90 minutes, kept a clean sheet, and scored 8 points on Saturday. Six clean sheets this season and 3 assists make him a brilliant budget enabler at just £4.2m. Bournemouth host Man Utd in GW31 - a juicy home fixture for the Bournemouth backline.

The ultimate wildcard differential. Mavropanos scored in West Ham's 1-1 draw with Man City, finishing with 12 points including 2 bonus - the highest-scoring player in GW30. West Ham host Aston Villa in GW31 (difficulty 4 from West Ham's perspective), which is a tougher fixture, but he clearly has goal threat from set pieces at a barely-owned 0.1%.

Brighton beat Sunderland 1-0, and Dunk played 90 minutes and scored 11 points with 3 bonus - his set-piece presence and bonus point ceiling make him genuinely intriguing at this price. GW31 brings Liverpool away, which is a tougher challenge, but Dunk's bonus point potential remains high regardless of fixture.

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