GW32 Prep: De Zerbi's Spurs Revolution, Fernandes Is Unmissable & A 15-Point Differential At 3% Ownership

Welcome to your Gameweek 32 briefing! Gameweek 31 is done and dusted, and there's plenty to digest before Friday's deadline. From a seismic managerial appointment at Spurs to Bruno Fernandes cementing himself as the must-have player of 2026, we've got every angle covered. Let's get into it.

This is the headline. Spurs have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach on a five-year contract, with Thomas Frank shown the door. This is a massive development for Spurs assets - De Zerbi's teams are renowned for high-pressing, attack-minded football. In Gameweek 32, Spurs travel to Sunderland away, so there may be an adjustment period. But longer term, Spurs players could become significantly more attractive in FPL. Watch this space very closely.

Arsenal's first-choice centre-back carries a knee injury into Gameweek 32, and with 43%+ ownership, this affects a huge chunk of the FPL population. Arsenal host Bournemouth at home - one of the best fixtures on the board - but if Gabriel doesn't start, that's a major blow to those holding him. Wait for team news before Friday's 5:30pm deadline before making any panic decisions.

Bukayo Saka is also flagged with a knock heading into Gameweek 32. Owned by just 8% of managers, he's less of a widespread concern - but for those who hold him at £9.8m, the uncertainty is real. Arsenal vs Bournemouth at home is a brilliant fixture, but you need him on the pitch to benefit. Hold tight and wait for confirmation before the deadline.

Bruno Fernandes is officially the highest-scoring FPL player of 2026 so far. He delivered 13 points in Gameweek 31 away at Bournemouth - a goal, an assist, and maximum bonus points. The man is simply unstoppable right now, and with Man Utd hosting Leeds in Gameweek 32, there's no reason to think it stops here.

Every Wednesday we shine a light on the best defensive contributors from the previous gameweek. Gameweek 31 had some brilliant defensive performances - here's who stood out.

The standout defensive performer of the entire gameweek. Nott'm Forest beat Spurs 3-0 and N.Williams was absolutely everywhere - playing the full 90 minutes, picking up two assists, keeping a clean sheet, and banking three bonus points for 15 points in total. At just £4.7m with only 3% ownership, this is sensational value. On the season, he has 1 goal, 3 assists, and 8 clean sheets. Gameweek 32 brings Aston Villa at home - not the easiest fixture, but the form is genuinely undeniable. For those seeking a budget differential, he belongs on your radar.

Everton demolished Chelsea 3-0 in Gameweek 31, and Tarkowski was part of another solid clean sheet at the back. He now has 11 clean sheets this season - that is elite output for a £5.7m defender. David Moyes has this side looking very organised defensively. Gameweek 32 sees Everton travel to Brentford away - a tougher ask - but Tarkowski's floor remains high.

Both Aina and Kayode contributed 6-point hauls with clean sheets in Gameweek 31. Forest and Brentford both did the defensive business last week, rewarding those who had coverage in those backlines.

128,000 transfers in this week - and it's easy to see why. Fernandes has been unstoppable throughout 2026. This gameweek alone he scored a goal and an assist away at Bournemouth for 13 points. On the season, he has 8 goals and 17 assists - yes, 17 assists. That is an outrageous tally. Man Utd host Leeds in Gameweek 32, a favourable fixture, and his expected points rating of 10.8 makes him the standout captain option in the game right now.

Welbeck actually recorded the highest transfer-in volume in the data this gameweek - 129,000 incoming transfers. After scoring two goals against Liverpool and banking 3 bonus points for 12 points in Gameweek 31, the momentum is real. He now has 12 goals for Brighton this season. Gameweek 32 brings a mouthwatering fixture - Brighton travel to Burnley, with a difficulty rating of just 2. At £6.2m and only 5% ownership, this is a strong differential option.

86,000 transfers in this week for the Everton captain. Eleven clean sheets at £5.7m is genuinely elite defensive value in FPL. Everton's defensive organisation under David Moyes has been one of the stories of the season. Gameweek 32 sees them travel to Brentford - not the softest fixture - but Tarkowski's floor is so high that even without a clean sheet he can contribute. A reliable mid-price defensive asset.

The injury doubt is the key issue here. At £9.8m you're paying a premium price for a premium player - but you need him on the pitch to justify that outlay. Arsenal face Bournemouth at home, which is a brilliant fixture, but a 75% chance of playing means a 1-in-4 chance he doesn't start. If you have suitable cover elsewhere, seriously consider moving him before Friday's 5:30pm deadline. Don't wait until the last minute.

Verdict: SELL if you're nervous - wait for team news if you can hold your nerve.

If you're holding any Spurs attacker based on Thomas Frank's system, that rationale is now gone. De Zerbi will bring a completely different style - but there will be an adjustment period as new ideas are implemented. Spurs travel to Sunderland in Gameweek 32, which is not a guaranteed haul game. Hold unless you urgently need the funds, but reassess your plans for Gameweek 33 onwards.

Verdict: HOLD for now - but reassess before GW33.

As recommended previously, Wilson is one to move on from. No consistent FPL returns and there are far better options available at his price point heading into Gameweek 32 and beyond. Despite having 10 goals and 8 assists on the season, the form hasn't been there to justify holding him over stronger alternatives.

Verdict: SELL.

These are the under-the-radar picks that could give you a significant edge over your mini-league rivals. All under 4% ownership - these are proper differentials.

After his 15-point Gameweek 31 masterclass, Williams is impossible to ignore. Two assists and a clean sheet against Spurs showcased exactly what he's capable of. Forest host Aston Villa in Gameweek 32 - a tricky fixture on paper - but Forest's defensive unit has been genuinely solid and at under £5m with this kind of ceiling, he is absolutely worth a punt as a differential.

Here's a name that deserves far more attention. Sarr has 7 goals and 9 clean sheets this season - that is a remarkable combination for a midfielder. Crystal Palace host Newcastle in Gameweek 32, and with an expected points rating of 9.0, the underlying numbers back up the case. Under 4% ownership makes this a genuine differential that could swing your mini-league standings.

Truffert has accumulated 9 clean sheets and 3 assists this season at just £4.7m - exceptional budget value. His expected points of 6.7 for Gameweek 32 are solid, though the fixture (Bournemouth travel to Arsenal) makes a clean sheet tough. However, at that price, the attacking upside still makes him worth monitoring. A sneaky pick if you need to free up budget while maintaining differential potential.

If you don't have Fernandes already, seriously consider bringing him in before Friday's 5:30pm deadline. His combination of goals, assists, bonus points, and set-piece involvement makes him the most complete FPL asset in the game right now. With Man Utd hosting Leeds - a favourable home fixture - this is the clearest captain call of the entire season.

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