GW31 Deadline Night: B.Fernandes Frenzy, Blanks & Differentials You're Missing

Welcome to your Gameweek 31 deadline night briefing. With the transfer deadline hitting at 6:30pm tonight, there's no time to waste. Two big clubs are blank, Bruno Fernandes is the hottest name in the game, and there are some genuine differential gems flying under the radar. Here's everything you need to nail your squad before the window slams shut.

Manchester City and Crystal Palace are both confirmed blanks in Gameweek 31. Neither club has a fixture this weekend. If you have players from either side sitting in your squad, the clock is ticking - the deadline tonight is unforgiving.

Bruno Fernandes was absolutely electric in Gameweek 30, bagging two assists in Man Utd's 3-1 win over Aston Villa. He now has 16 assists on the season (7 goals too) and is the hottest transfer in the game with over 180,000 managers bringing him in this week alone. Man Utd host Bournemouth tonight - if you want him, you need to act now.

Ekitiké only came on as a substitute in Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Spurs, playing just 26 minutes. With Brighton up next for Liverpool in GW31, his minutes concern is very real. Watch the team news closely.

Senesi delivered a stunning Gameweek 30 - clean sheet, two bonus points, 10 points total for Bournemouth against Burnley. He's pulled in nearly 146,000 transfers in this week alone.

Arsenal have no GW31 fixture either. Rice and Saka only managed 3 points each in the 2-0 win over Everton. Check your squads carefully - three blanking clubs is unusual and will shake up the week significantly.

Nobody in midfield is creating like Fernandes right now. 16 assists on the season is a remarkable tally, and with Man Utd hosting Bournemouth tonight before a trip to Leeds in GW32, the fixtures are there. With 8.7 expected points for GW31, he is the standout midfield pick and your captaincy choice this week. Over 180,000 managers are already in - don't be left behind.

At just £5.1m, Senesi is one of the best-value defenders in the entire game. 136 total points, 9 clean sheets, and 4 assists on the season - that's an elite defensive return. With Bournemouth hosting Man Utd tonight, the fixture is playable, and the price point means he fits in virtually any squad. Nearly 146,000 managers have already moved for him this week. If you haven't got him, now is the time. Check the latest price changes - he could be on the rise very soon.

17 goal contributions (9 goals + 8 assists) from a £6.0m midfielder - that is exceptional value. Wilson has been quietly one of the most productive mid-price assets this season, and with Fulham hosting Burnley on Saturday in a very favourable matchup, this is a great week to have him. Over 163,000 managers have already brought him in this week. If you need a budget-friendly midfielder who actually returns, Wilson is your man.

Price: £7.3m | Ownership: 24.5% | Transfers Out This Week: 281,000+

Arsenal have NO fixture in Gameweek 31. Zero expected points. Rice only picked up 3 points in GW30 despite the clean sheet in a 2-0 win over Everton. With over 281,000 managers already shipping him out this week, the FPL community has made its verdict clear. Unless you have a free transfer to spare and want to hold him through the blank, this is a straightforward sell.

Price: £6.3m | Ownership: 3.7% | Transfers Out This Week: 40,000+

Crystal Palace are blank in Gameweek 31. Sarr only scored 3 points in GW30, and with no fixture coming up, there is simply no reason to hold. Get him out and invest in players who are actually playing this weekend.

Price: £9.2m | Ownership: 36.7% | Form: 5.0 | GW31 xP: 5.5

Ekitiké only played 26 minutes as a substitute in Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Spurs, picking up just 1 point. Liverpool face Brighton in GW31 - a tricky fixture - and the minutes concern is very real. His form rating of 5.0 and expected points of 5.5 don't justify his premium price tag if he isn't starting. The verdict is to hold for now, but if he doesn't start against Brighton, the conversation changes entirely. Keep a very close eye on the team news.

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8.5 expected points for someone owned by just 2.6% of managers is genuinely remarkable. Mac Allister bagged an assist and 8 points against Spurs in GW30 and is registering attacking returns from central midfield. At £6.3m with elite xP projections, he is the differential of the week. If you're looking to attack your mini-league and have a free transfer to play with, Mac Allister is the pick.

10 clean sheets and 5 assists on the season - and barely anyone owns him. Garner has been a consistent points scorer for Everton all campaign, and at just £5.2m he fits perfectly as a budget enabler. Everton host Chelsea on Saturday in what could be a tight, competitive game. With 4% ownership, he is a savvy differential pick for managers looking to squeeze value out of their budget slots.

If you need a budget goalkeeper streamer this week, Hermansen is your man. Owned by just 0.5% of managers, 33 saves on the season, and solid recent form with a 5.5 rating. At £4.2m, he is as cheap as it gets for a reliable streaming option. West Ham host Aston Villa on Sunday, giving him a genuine shot at a clean sheet haul.

With Man City and Crystal Palace both blank, Arsenal also without a fixture, and Liverpool facing a tricky Brighton away trip, the captaincy pool has narrowed considerably. Fernandes stands head and shoulders above the rest. If you've brought him in, he wears the armband. Simple.