Welcome back, FPL managers! With the Gameweek 32 deadline fast approaching, there's no time to waste. This week's pod is packed - GW31 standout performers, your essential ins and outs, three low-ownership differentials, and a captaincy call that feels as close to a lock as FPL gets. Let's break it all down.

📰 GW31 News Bulletin

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O'Reilly

Before we get into transfers, here's what you need to know heading into Gameweek 32:

  • Saliba is a doubt with an ankle injury - the word is a 75% chance of playing vs Bournemouth. Monitor closely before the deadline.

  • Alisson and Enzo are in the news, with Enzo picking up a suspension relevant to cup fixtures - watch for squad rotation from the big clubs.

  • International duty fatigue could be a factor for players who racked up heavy minutes during the break heading into April fixtures.

GW31 Results Roundup

  • Nott'm Forest 3 – Spurs: Forest put THREE past Spurs in dominant fashion

  • Everton 3 – Chelsea 0: Everton completely dismantled Chelsea

  • Sunderland 2 – Newcastle 1: A stunning upset at St James' Park

  • Brighton 2 – Liverpool 1: Welbeck bagged a brace to sink the Reds

✅ Top 3 Transfers IN for Gameweek 32

1. N.Williams (Nott'm Forest) - £4.7m | 3% Ownership

Verdict: ESSENTIAL

This is your standout budget buy of the week. N.Williams put in a stunning Gameweek 31 display - 90 minutes, two assists, a clean sheet, and three bonus points for a massive 15-point haul. His season total now stands at 104 points, making him one of the best value defenders in the game.

Forest face Aston Villa in Gameweek 32, and with eight clean sheets this season under their manager, the defensive solidity is very real. N.Williams offers the rare combination of clean sheet potential AND attacking returns from the full-back position - and at just £4.7m with 3% ownership, he's the kind of differential that can move you up the overall rankings overnight.

Expected Points GW32: 10.0 - For more low-ownership gems like N.Williams, browse our differential players tool to find your edge this week.

  • GW31 Points: 15 (2 assists, clean sheet, 3 bonus)

  • Season Total: 104 points

  • Clean Sheets This Season: 8

  • Ownership: Just 3% - massive differential potential

  • Fixture: Forest vs Aston Villa (GW32)

2. Welbeck (Brighton) - £6.2m | 5.1% Ownership

Verdict: ESSENTIAL

Danny Welbeck is in the form of his life. He scored two goals in 82 minutes against Liverpool in GW31, taking his season tally to an incredible 12 goals. That's not a fluke - that's a striker in blistering form that you need in your squad.

Brighton travel to Burnley in Gameweek 32 - a fixture with a difficulty rating of just 2 for the away side. That is about as favourable as it gets, and Welbeck is perfectly placed to exploit it. We've been saying hold recently, but this form demands an upgrade. He's now a buy.

Expected Points GW32: 7.5 - Want to see how the fixtures stack up? Check our full fixture difficulty ratings before making your move.

  • GW31 Points: 12 (2 goals in 82 minutes)

  • Season Goals: 12

  • Season Total: 106 points

  • Ownership: 5.1%

  • Fixture: Brighton @ Burnley (difficulty rating: 2)

3. Gyökeres (Arsenal) - £8.8m | 11.6% Ownership

Verdict: GOOD

Gyökeres has attracted over 35,000 transfers in this week, and it's easy to see why. Arsenal host Bournemouth in Gameweek 32 - a game with a difficulty rating of 5 for Bournemouth, meaning Arsenal are heavy, heavy favourites. With 11 goals this season and an expected 8 points next gameweek, Gyökeres is a frontman you want leading your attack.

With Saliba potentially returning and Arsenal's defensive record remaining elite, the platform is there for goals. At 11.6% ownership he's not truly a differential, but he's a high-quality premium pick at a reasonable price point for an attacking Arsenal asset.

  • Season Goals: 11

  • Ownership: 11.6%

  • Transfers In This Week: 35,000+

  • Expected Points GW32: 8.0

  • Fixture: Arsenal vs Bournemouth (GW32) - Bournemouth difficulty: 5

❌ Top 3 Transfers OUT for Gameweek 32

1. King (Fulham) - Hold if Owned

Verdict: HOLD

We recommended King as a buy recently, and in GW31 he delivered 13 points with a goal and an assist. However, in Gameweek 32 West Ham host Wolves in a fixture rated 2-2 in difficulty - a balanced game with limited clean sheet potential. If you don't own him yet, there's no rush to buy into an uncertain fixture. If you do own him, hold and reassess next week.

  • GW31 Points: 13 (1 goal, 1 assist)

  • Season Total: 57 points

  • Fixture: West Ham vs Wolves - rated 2-2 in difficulty

  • Action: Hold if owned, no need to buy fresh

2. Milenković (Nott'm Forest) - £5.1m | 3.2% Ownership

Verdict: HOLD

Milenković delivered 9 points in GW31 with a clean sheet and bonus points, and his season total of 96 points across 8 clean sheets tells you he's been solid. However, Forest face Aston Villa in Gameweek 32 - rated 3-3 in difficulty - which is not the most comfortable fixture. At £5.1m, you could reinvest that budget elsewhere. If you own him, hold. But don't bring him in fresh right now.

  • GW31 Points: 9 (clean sheet + bonus)

  • Season Total: 96 points

  • Clean Sheets: 8 this season

  • Fixture: Forest vs Aston Villa - rated 3-3

  • Action: Hold, do not buy fresh

3. Barkley (Aston Villa) - £4.8m | 0.1% Ownership

Verdict: SELL

Barkley played 66 minutes in Gameweek 31 and returned just 3 points. His season total of 35 points and a points-per-game average of just 2.5 is well below what you'd want for a £4.8m asset. Villa face Nott'm Forest away in Gameweek 32 - a difficult away trip - making this even less appealing. If you have him, move him on, free up that budget, and reinvest into someone with genuine upside.

  • GW31 Points: 3 (66 minutes played)

  • Season Total: 35 points

  • Points Per Game: 2.5

  • Fixture: Nott'm Forest vs Aston Villa (away for Villa)

  • Action: SELL - free up the budget

🎯 Differential Picks for Gameweek 32

All three picks below have under 10% ownership - these are the players that could separate you from your mini-league rivals this week.

For more low-ownership options, our differential players tool lets you filter by ownership, price, and expected points all in one place.

🔥 #1 Bijol (Leeds) - £3.9m | 0.4% Ownership

Verdict: THE DIFFERENTIAL STEAL OF THE WEEK

This is the one. Jaka Bijol scored 11 points in Gameweek 31 - 90 minutes, a clean sheet, and three bonus points. Leeds head to Man Utd on Monday night, and at just £3.9m with 0.4% ownership, Bijol is the ultimate budget enabler and differential. His form rating is 9.0, his expected points for GW32 are 8.5, and he frees up serious funds elsewhere in your squad. Don't sleep on him.

  • GW31 Points: 11 (clean sheet + 3 bonus points)

  • Season Total: 66 points (1 goal, 2 assists)

  • Ownership: 0.4% - genuine differential

  • Form Rating: 9.0

  • Expected Points GW32: 8.5

  • Fixture: Man Utd vs Leeds (Monday Night Football)

💎 #2 Richards (Crystal Palace) - £4.4m | 2.5% Ownership

Richards has been one of the most quietly consistent defenders in the game this season. He's kept 10 clean sheets and accumulated 114 total points - that's 4.4 points per game at just £4.4m. Palace face Newcastle at home in Gameweek 32, and his expected points of 7 make him exceptional value. A low-key season-long performer that not nearly enough managers own.

  • Season Total: 114 points

  • Clean Sheets: 10 this season

  • Points Per Game: 4.4

  • Ownership: 2.5%

  • Expected Points GW32: 7.0

  • Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Newcastle (home)

⚡ #3 J.Gomes (Wolves) - £5.3m | 0.4% Ownership

If you want a midfield differential with genuine potential for a return, J.Gomes is your man. Wolves travel to West Ham on Friday night in what looks like an open fixture. His season total stands at 92 points with a form rating of 7.0, and he offers a point of difference at 0.4% ownership. Expected 6.5 points in GW32 - a solid floor with ceiling if Wolves click in front of goal.

  • Season Total: 92 points

  • Ownership: 0.4%

  • Form Rating: 7.0

  • Expected Points GW32: 6.5

  • Price: £5.3m

  • Fixture: West Ham vs Wolves (Friday Night Football)

🏆 Captaincy Pick: B.Fernandes (Man Utd) - £10.3m

Eleven point five average over recent weeks. Eight goals. Seventeen assists. A goal AND an assist in GW31. B.Fernandes is simply unmissable right now.

Who Got The Points Podcast

The captaincy for Gameweek 32 is not a difficult call. Bruno Fernandes is the standout armband choice by a significant distance.

He delivered 13 points in Gameweek 31 - a goal, an assist, and three bonus points. Man Utd host Leeds on Monday Night Football in Gameweek 32, and Fernandes has an expected 12 points for the upcoming gameweek. His form is on another level, averaging 11.5 points over recent weeks, and with 8 goals and 17 assists this season he is the most creative and productive player in the game right now.

  • GW31 Points: 13 (goal, assist, 3 bonus points)

  • Season Goals: 8 | Season Assists: 17

  • Season Total: 189 points

  • Current Ownership: 44.6%

  • Expected Points GW32: 12.0

  • Recent Form Average: 11.5 points per game

  • Fixture: Man Utd vs Leeds (Monday Night Football)

At 44.6% ownership, blanking him as captain is a huge risk. He is your GW32 armband. Don't overthink it.

📌 Key Gameweek 32 Strategy Tips

Target Arsenal and Nott'm Forest assets this week. Here's the summary:

  • Arsenal host Bournemouth in what looks a very one-sided fixture - Gyökeres leads the attack and Saliba (if fit) anchors a top-tier defence

  • Nott'm Forest continue to impress defensively while creating attacking returns from their full-backs - N.Williams is the prime example

  • The N.Williams + Saliba double-up, if Saliba passes his fitness test, is a powerful combination that could yield serious points from a single premium gameweek

  • Bijol at £3.9m is your budget enabler of the week - he creates the space to afford premium assets elsewhere in your squad

  • With the Friday Night Football deadline, make sure your Wolves and West Ham assets (J.Gomes, King) are locked in before the early kickoff

Not sure about your overall squad shape? See our full player recommendations to make sure you're not missing any key picks before the GW32 deadline.

⚡ Quick GW32 Summary

ActionPlayerPriceVerdict
✅ INN.Williams (Forest)£4.7mEssential
✅ INWelbeck (Brighton)£6.2mEssential
✅ INGyökeres (Arsenal)£8.8mGood
⏸ HOLDKing (Fulham)£ - Hold
⏸ HOLDMilenković (Forest)£5.1mHold
❌ OUTBarkley (Villa)£4.8mSell
🎯 DIFFBijol (Leeds)£3.9mDifferential Steal
🎯 DIFFRichards (Palace)£4.4mDifferential
🎯 DIFFJ.Gomes (Wolves)£5.3mDifferential
🏆 CAPTAINB.Fernandes (Man Utd)£10.3mUnmissable

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