Welcome back, FPL managers! Gameweek 33 is here and it's a big one - a Double Gameweek with a Saturday 18th April, 10am deadline. Your transfer decisions this week carry double the weight, so we've broken down every key player, transfer target, and differential you need to know about. Let's get into it.
⚡ GW32 Recap: Key Results & News
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Before we look ahead, here's a quick rundown of what happened in Gameweek 32 and the injury/selection news you need to know heading into GW33.
GW32 Results
Bournemouth 2-1 Arsenal (at the Emirates) - a stunning result for Bournemouth
West Ham 4-0 Wolves - a hammering for the Hammers
Man City 3-0 Chelsea - City in dominant form
Sunderland 1-0 Spurs - back-to-back wins over Newcastle and Spurs for Regis Le Bris's side
Injury & Selection News
Mbeumo was benched for Man Utd's loss to Leeds - a concern for any Brentford managers holding him
Romero is reportedly picking up a knock - monitor his fitness ahead of GW33
Alisson and Jones are dealing with injury issues at Liverpool - could affect clean sheet potential
Oliver Glasner has flagged rotation concerns at Crystal Palace - be wary of their assets
GW32 was the cut-off for yellow card accumulations - check your players for suspension risks
✅ Transfers IN: Three Players to Target
With a Double Gameweek in play, getting the right players in before Saturday's deadline is absolutely critical. Here are the three must-consider transfers in for GW33.
1. Rayan Cherki (Man City) - £6.3m | 🏆 ESSENTIAL
The standout transfer target of the week. Cherki is Man City's creative heartbeat and is delivering in style right now.
Price: £6.3m | Ownership: 8.1% (rising fast - 100,000+ transfers in this week)
GW32: 2 assists vs Chelsea, played 75 minutes - 10 points
Season total: 11 assists, 3 goals - 110 total points
GW33 Double Gameweek: Man City face Burnley (H, difficulty 2) and Arsenal (A, difficulty 5)
Expected points GW33: 20.5 - the highest of any player discussed this week
At £6.3m with the best expected points of the week and a home fixture against Burnley in a Double Gameweek, Cherki is the essential transfer. He's also your captain pick - more on that below. Get him in before the deadline, and if you're considering your Triple Captain or Wildcard chip, this is the week to use it.
Cherki's expected points projections are among the best available this week - view expected points projections to see how he compares to the rest of the field.
2. Alex Scott (Bournemouth) - £5.0m | 🏆 ESSENTIAL
A low-ownership gem at just £5.0m, Scott is arguably the best differential value in the game right now.
Price: £5.0m | Ownership: 2.1% - a genuine differential
GW32: Scored vs Arsenal + 3 bonus points = 12 points
Season: 3 goals, 2 assists - 120 total points, 3.8 points per game
GW33 Double Gameweek: Bournemouth face Newcastle (Saturday) and Leeds (midweek)
Expected points GW33: 14.0
At £5.0m, Scott represents outstanding value in a Double Gameweek. His 2.1% ownership means he's a real differential - if he hauls, you'll be jumping up the ranks. The verdict is simple: essential.
3. Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) - £4.5m | 👍 Good Buy for the Brave
Sunderland's form is remarkable right now, and Mukiele has been at the heart of their defensive excellence.
Price: £4.5m | Ownership: 6.8%
GW32: Scored + clean sheet vs Spurs = 14 points
Season: 2 goals, 5 assists, 8 clean sheets as a defender - 129 total points
Points per game: 5.0 - excellent consistency
GW33: Sunderland travel to Aston Villa (difficulty 4 - a tougher ask)
The fixture at Villa is not easy (rated 4 for difficulty), but Mukiele's form is sensational. At £4.5m for a defender with five assists, two goals, and eight clean sheets, this is outstanding budget value. Just be mindful of the away trip to Villa. Verdict: Good buy for the brave.
❌ Transfers OUT: Three Players to Consider Selling
1. Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) - £7.1m | SELL
Price: £7.1m | Ownership: 13.3% - over 33,000 transfers out this week
GW32: Played 90 mins vs Fulham, returned just 5 points - no goal involvement
GW33: Liverpool face Everton in the Merseyside Derby (difficulty 3 vs 3)
Expected points GW33: 6.8 - extremely low for his price point
With Cherki offering 20.5 expected points at £6.3m compared to Szoboszlai's 6.8 xP at £7.1m, that budget is far better spent elsewhere. The Derby is unpredictable, and Szoboszlai has shown no signs of returning big numbers. Verdict: Sell and reinvest in GW33 Double Gameweek assets.
2. Karl Darlow (Leeds) - £3.9m | SELL
Price: £3.9m | Ownership: 5.2%
GW32: 4 points - conceded in Leeds' 2-1 win at Man Utd
Season: Just 3 clean sheets all season - poor record
Points per game: 2.9 - well below average
GW33: Leeds face Wolves (a manageable fixture on paper)
Expected points GW33: 11.1
With only three clean sheets all season and a points per game of just 2.9, Darlow is underperforming for his price. There are far better budget goalkeeper options available. Verdict: Sell and upgrade to a better keeper.
3. Gianluigi Donnarumma (Man City) - £5.6m | HOLD (but don't buy in)
Price: £5.6m | Ownership: 9.3%
GW32: 7 points - clean sheet vs Chelsea
Season: 12 clean sheets - excellent record - 111 total points
GW33 Double Gameweek: Man City face Burnley (H) and Arsenal (A, difficulty 5)
The Arsenal away fixture is a real risk for his clean sheet potential
Donnarumma is delivering this season with 12 clean sheets, but with the tough Arsenal away fixture in the Double Gameweek, clean sheet potential is not guaranteed across both games. Verdict: Hold if you have him, but don't overpay to bring him in now.
🎯 Differential Picks: Under 10% Ownership
Looking to gain ground in your mini-leagues? These three differentials could be the difference-makers in GW33. You can also browse more differentials using our dedicated tool to find other low-ownership gems.
Jeremy Doku (Man City) - £6.4m | 2.5% Ownership
GW32: Scored, played 75 minutes - 8 points
Season: 2 goals, 7 assists - 82 total points
GW33 Double Gameweek: Man City vs Burnley (H) and Arsenal (A)
Expected points GW33: 16.5 - elite at his price
At only 2.5% ownership, a Doku haul against Burnley would be massive
Doku is an electric differential. If Man City click against Burnley at home, Doku will be at the heart of it. With 16.5 expected points across a Double Gameweek at just £6.4m, this is a serious punt with huge upside.
Joe Gomez (Brighton) - £4.9m | 0.9% Ownership
GW32: Played 87 mins, clean sheet in Brighton's 2-0 win at Burnley
Season: 5 goals as a midfielder - exceptional return for a budget player
GW33 Double Gameweek: Brighton face Spurs and Chelsea
Expected points GW33: 10.5
Ownership of just 0.9% - the ultimate differential
Five goals as a midfielder at £4.9m is extraordinary value. In a Double Gameweek with fixtures against Spurs and Chelsea, Gomez is an absolute steal for managers willing to be different. At under 1% ownership, any return he gets will be extremely valuable.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton) - £5.1m | 4.7% Ownership
GW32: Scored - 9 points
Season: 7 goals, 5 assists - 126 total points, 5.0 points per game
GW33: Everton host Liverpool in the Merseyside Derby
A goal in the Derby would be absolutely enormous for your rank
Dewsbury-Hall has been one of the most consistent midfielders of the season with a 5.0 points per game average. At £5.1m with 7 goals and 5 assists, he's massively undervalued. The Derby at home is an unpredictable fixture, but a goal in that game would shoot you up the rankings. Worth the punt.
🏆 Captain Pick: Rayan Cherki (Man City)
Twenty point five expected points across a Double Gameweek, eleven assists on the season, two assists last time out. He's in the form of his life and Man City at home to Burnley is the standout fixture. He's your captain.
Price: £6.3m | Ownership: 8.1%
GW33 Expected Points: 20.5 - the highest of any player this week
Double Gameweek: Man City vs Burnley (H, difficulty 2) and Arsenal (A, difficulty 5)
Season: 11 assists, 3 goals - in the form of his life
If you're playing your Triple Captain chip, this is the week to activate it
The decision is clear. Cherki is your GW33 captain. The Burnley home fixture is as good as it gets - a difficulty rating of 2 - and his creative output over recent weeks has been exceptional. Two assists against Chelsea last week, 11 assists for the season. Don't overthink it.
⏰ Key Reminders for GW33
Deadline: Saturday 18th April at 10:00am - don't miss it
This is a Double Gameweek - players with two fixtures will score double the points opportunities
Consider using your Wildcard or Triple Captain chip this week if you have them available
Check for suspension risks - GW32 was the yellow card accumulation cut-off
Monitor Romero's fitness, Alisson/Jones at Liverpool, and Crystal Palace rotation news before deadline
💡 GW33 Quick Summary
| Player | Team | Price | Ownership | xP GW33 | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherki | Man City | £6.3m | 8.1% | 20.5 | ✅ Essential / Captain |
| Scott | Bournemouth | £5.0m | 2.1% | 14.0 | ✅ Essential |
| Mukiele | Sunderland | £4.5m | 6.8% | - | 👍 Good for the Brave |
| Doku | Man City | £6.4m | 2.5% | 16.5 | 🎯 Differential |
| Gomez | Brighton | £4.9m | 0.9% | 10.5 | 🎯 Differential |
| Dewsbury-Hall | Everton | £5.1m | 4.7% | - | 🎯 Differential |
| Szoboszlai | Liverpool | £7.1m | 13.3% | 6.8 | ❌ Sell |
| Darlow | Leeds | £3.9m | 5.2% | 11.1 | ❌ Sell |
🔗 Useful Tools for GW33 Planning
Make sure you're fully prepared before the Saturday deadline. Check our fixture difficulty ratings to see how every team's GW33 schedule shapes up, and keep an eye on live price changes as Cherki and Scott are both moving fast.
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That's your GW33 briefing done. Good luck with your transfers - remember the deadline is Saturday 18th April at 10am. Subscribe at whogotthepoints.com and we'll see you tomorrow with more FPL analysis.