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Our series of articles on the best Free Hit squad for Blank Gameweek 31 concludes with a look at Fantasy Premier League forwards.

Using data that can be found in the Fantasy Football Scout Members’ Area, we have assessed which options are the most likely to find the back of the net, offer assists, or provide a combination of both.

Members can read on and take in our analysis, but those without membership can still enjoy Tuesday’s article on goalkeepers for free.

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  1. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Are folk going to activate their free hit tomo after deadline?

    Or wait till fixtures announced just in case it is not as expected?

    Thanks

    1. George James
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wait

    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Will probably activate if it looks like a lot of price changes are happening.

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      What's the point of rush activating?

      1. F_Ivanovic
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Price rises may mess up the team you want. There will nearly always be an alternative solution but it's still good to be able to get the best team possible. Trying to think of an alternate GW to use it in and I guess you could still WC 34 in prep for 35-38 and just FH in 35 if all the doubles somehow go there.

    4. Poseidon.
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I’m in no rush though I’m sure you can just deactivate before the next deadline if you change your mind?

      1. Pierce34
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        You cannot deactivate a free hit.

      2. Mysterion
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Can't deactivate after activating

        1. Poseidon.
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I stand corrected. Thanks lads

          1. Poseidon.
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            And with this in mind I’d definitely wait

      3. Ross From Friends
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        LOL

    5. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Waiting until fixtures are officially confirmed.

    6. Mysterion
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      May as well wait as the announcement is expected early next week

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Are we looking at Chelsea and City confirmations? Who else is there? I'm looking forward to it. My T.V. isn't good, so hopefully I'm happy with it in the end...!!

    7. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wait for fixtures in 32 TBC

  2. Mysterion
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    https://youtu.be/0KSCozTBXOU

    Boss night indeed 🙂

    1. Peter Ouch
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      C'mon reds

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Calm as you like

  3. BENOIT
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I was set on taking -4 for Mane. Too risky?

    1. Klip Klopp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yee

    2. Garth Marenghi
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      One page back it was mentioned he didn’t train today...Team News says why rest him when they have an international break coming up...who knows

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Why rest him? He seemed injured after Bayern

        1. Poseidon.
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          No he didnt. I’ve flagged this up to the mods

          1. IRBOX ⚽
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            He was wincing and pointing to his ankle in the direction of the medical staff. don’t be a biased hopeful owner.. those are the facts that we know and explains why he didn’t train.

            1. Poseidon.
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              You don’t know he didn’t train. Not being photographed training is not evidence of not training. I don’t even own him. I just don’t like false information being spread as though it’s fact

              1. IRBOX ⚽
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 4 months ago

                I think it’s pretty clear he didn’t train. From over 150+ photographs he wasn’t pictured once. All over Twitter, so don’t try and call out fact as false information

                1. Poseidon.
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 4 months ago

                  It’s not clear. For what it’s worth I hope he doesn’t play. But I have brought a bit of transparency so hope people make their transfers accordingly 🙂

            2. Ross From Friends
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              go to bed, thats enough from you

      2. DeadStarComing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Isn't it fair to say we probably won't know before deadline? We can monitor twitter and stuff but it will likely be rumour whatever we hear. It doesn't look like he trained today but then that doesn't exactly mean he won't play Sunday. They are going for the league title lets not forget. Klopp will be desperate to play him.

        1. Poseidon.
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          It is exactly fair to say that. My objection really is to the spreading of a rumour that he 100% will/ won’t (in this case) play. The reality is none of us and to pretend otherwise is trolling.

          1. IRBOX ⚽
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Where did I say that he 100% won’t play? I was stating some factual information.

            1) he was in pain after Bayern and got the attention of the Liverpool medical staff

            2) he didn’t train

            Now I don’t know if he will play or not but that’s exactly the information we have

            1. Poseidon.
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              Please provide your source that he didn’t train.

              1. IRBOX ⚽
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 4 months ago

                Here’s one of many to fulfil your insecurities

                https://metro.co.uk/2019/03/15/sadio-mane-misses-training-liverpools-clash-fulham-8911717/

                1. Poseidon.
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 4 months ago

                  Why Dyou have to make everything so personal 😆

                  1. IRBOX ⚽
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 4 months ago

                    Aren’t you the one who flagged my post and then called it trolling..? Strange

                  2. Poseidon.
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 4 months ago

                    Really don’t think asking for a source is that unreasonable a request but thank you!

  4. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I bought Jiminez for 6m and he is currently 6.9m. Would you swap for Wilson for the blanks or keep and weather the storm?

    1. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Do you like FPL points or imaginary money more?

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        would be nice if it was a crypto currency

    2. MTPockets
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Bought for 5.6m and just sold him (Vardy)

    3. blauriecon
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I did after figuring if I could do Free Hit to bring Jimenez back in.

  5. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Taa or Vvd?

    1. Klip Klopp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Taa

    2. Garth Marenghi
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      VVD only because of nailedness

  6. GE
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Worth a hit here?

    (0FT, 0.4 itb)

    Boruc
    Robertson/Pereira/Digne/Ogbonna
    Salah/Hazard/Mane/Fanderson
    Wilson

    Bench/not playing: Guaita, Pogba, Jimenez, Doherty, Kamara

  7. Scotty B
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Jimenez > any striker under 7m worth a hit and bench Richarlison?

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      You kept Trollcharlison all this time because playing double to now bench and take a hit?

      1. Puncheon Guly
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Richtrollarson, surely?

        1. fedolefan
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Richarlitroll, surely?

  8. LordEllison
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Got 8 players for GW31 Anything worth a -4? Using FH in GW 32

    Fabianski
    Wan Bissaka* - Robertson - TAA
    Hazard- Pogba* - Salah(C) - Brooks
    Aguero* - Vardy - Wilson

    Subs: Guaita* - Kolasinac* - Doherty* - Hojbjerg*.

    Thanks for the help

    1. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'd want to field a full 11 if you have a WC for week 34.

  9. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Given fixture away to Fulham is Salah TC not a good shout particularly if Mané doesn’t play? Salah underlying stats good.

    1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      i'll tell you for sure Sunday night....

      But seriously, its a punt. i wouldnt personally punt with my TC chip.

      1. Snevitz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        The highest scoring FPL player vs the worst defence in FPL is a punt??

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I have it activated, currently. Gotta use it one day, and have planned against the obvious alternatives already: GW32 + GW35.

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Will Liverpool be as much of attacking threat with no Mane?

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I think with Shaqiri yes

    4. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      If you are using it in a single game week then this seems to be a good fixture. Its the least valuable chip so I wouldn't agonise over it too much

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Currently got it locked in. I cannot see better option and if Salah should get more than 9 points my best ever TC!!

        Also taken hits and might help me stay in LMS!

        1. Snevitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah, I'm hanging in there too.

    5. Brehmeren
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Haven't been following today's events, but why wouldn't Mane play?

      1. Poseidon.
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        There’s not evidence he trained (there’s also evidence he didn’t train)

      2. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Not seen in any training photos so not strong evidence but when left pitch on Wed looked in pain.

      3. Brehmeren
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Hmm, right.. interesting.

    6. Ynwalfc
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Use it on a DGW

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        In week 32 playing FH and 35 BB. Not certain there will be another double week

  10. Pea Soup
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Play this team for -4 or play FH?

    Fab
    Robertson
    Mane Salah Fanderson Brooks
    Rondon Higuain Vardy

    Not playing: Patricio, Kolasinac, AWB, Bednarek, Doherty, Pogba. Three of which have a double next week and the others all play in 33 assuming Watford beat Palace in the cup.

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nothing wrong with keeping that team as it is.

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Play what is very good side

    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      What is your plan with your chips?

      1. Pea Soup
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Well I was going to FH in 32, WC 34, BB 35... but now I’m thinking too much

        1. Snevitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          If you are FH 32 why are you holding players who have a dgw?
          i'd be taking hits for Luiz and Rice so that you can field 11 in 31 and 33.
          You only need appearance points to break even.
          FH is going to be really valuable next week - stick to your plan.

    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Kolasinac to Rice/Chilwell might be worth it.

  11. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Looking to ditch Aguero, Rashford and Camarasa.

    A) Vardy + Wilson + Fraser (-8)

    B) Hazard + Wilson + Barnes (-8)

    1. melvinmbabazi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      8

    2. melvinmbabazi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A but it's going to be close

    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I sold Barnes for Wilson, so we all know how that's going to turn out!

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        If I get both you know what will then happen... 😀

    5. Fasya
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks all - I'm leaning towards Hazard over Vardy atm but it's 50:50 in my eyes.

  12. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    For BGWs: Rashford to (Have Wilson)

    1. Rondon [bou + CRY]
    2. King [NEW+ BUR]

    Thanks

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      2

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Go Arnie- surely starts. If not that brave then 1

  13. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone else find Pat Nevin really irritating?

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Always have!!!

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        He hurts my ears 😀

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, but there are worse pundits going.

  14. Scheister
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    On Free Hit chip.
    Any suggestions, or gtg?

    Fab
    Luiz Azpi TAA Rice
    Salah Mane Hazard Fraser
    Barry Wilson

    Hamer Barnes Bacuna Stanko

    1. Scheister
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      ...1.9 itb still

  15. ScottyMaz12
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you prioritise bringing in this week folks?

    a) Hazard
    b) Mane
    c) Both, selling Pogba and losing £0.5m in the process

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Hazard- no smoke without fire for Mané. I have been bitten so many times when disbelieved such rumours. And he did look in a lot of pain as left pitch.

  16. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Transferred in Fraser for -4 😐 Will he start?

    1. MTPockets
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Hope not but probably

  17. XabiAlonso
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Worth doing JWP to Fraser for -4 to field 11 players this week

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      If FH32 I would

      1. XabiAlonso
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        That's the plan

  18. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is there much/any substance to these 'Mané not playing' claims...?!

    1. Champione
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      looks like he didn't train. Nothing has been said but is kinda strange to give only one player a rest

    2. Bees4Lyf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      THIS

    3. MTPockets
      7 years, 4 months ago

      There'd be more substance if game was tomorrow, but who knows really

    4. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      The beauty of no FH is not caring

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        How many players for you kiwi?
        Atm i have 8 and on - 4 thanks to that fcker lascelles

  19. Bees4Lyf
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Any reliable sources on the mane news, was thinking of reducing my double Liverpool defence to get him in?

    1. Champione
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      only photos from training. Maybe we'll hear something tomorrow

  20. 420king
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Good to go here?

    Fabianski
    TAA Robertson Pereira Chambers
    Salah(c) Hazard Anderson
    Higuain Vardy Wilson
    X Smith* X X

    Smith injury screwed me over but probably better to play Chambers rather than taking another hit, specially since he could be back for 33?

    1. Ynwalfc
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Fingers crossed Anderson can start performing he’s been rubbish for ages!!!

      1. 420king
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yup but he'll probably feature at some point anyway so having bench could be useless.

      2. 420king
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Oh, performing...I'm worried he won't start at all 😆

        1. Ynwalfc
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          LOL

  21. Ynwalfc
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Fabianski
    Azpilicueta,Rice,Robertson
    Hazard,Fraser,Salah(VC),Mane(C)
    Barnes,Vardy,Wilson

    Subs Pickford,Diop,Brooks,Keane

    I can’t think of a more template team but on FH and hopefully comes out good. GTG? Thanks

  22. Pierce34
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    This whole Mane thing is great for owners and bad for non-owners because it's less likely he'll be bought for a hit now. Unless there is substance to it course and he actually misses out.

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Smells a lot like Auba and we know how that turned out for owners.. 🙁

      1. Pierce34
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Don't know, I was set to bring him in for a hit and I'll probably abstain now, and I have a feeling I'll spend Sunday behind the sofa.

    2. MINUS FOUR
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'm an owner and it's very annoying because I can't risk a hit to get a replacement when we don't know for sure. It's a hit I'd happily take, but it would be crazy to do so.

  23. Alexis Nonsense
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Now why did I bring in Higuaín...I can't answer that question myself

    1. Ynwalfc
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I prefer Barnes!! He’s got points in four of his last five home games

    2. MTPockets
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wondering the same about Pereira

  24. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Which defender?

    A) Rice
    B) Luiz
    C) Ake

    Also, TC Salah?

    1) Yes
    2) No

    1. Champione
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      C if you consider both gw 31 and 33, 1 TC

  25. Shakshuka
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Fabianski
    Perreira Digne TAA Balbuena(dont ask)
    Mane Hazard Felipe
    Vardy

    Hamer Pogba Aguero Hojbjerg Jimmy Shaw

    Pogba + Aguero to Salah and Wilson for 2FT sounds good? Cheers!

  26. Pea Soup
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    In which gameweek are the blanks created by the FA Cup semis most likely to be played? City Vs Cardiff and one other...

  27. damiang2233
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Higuain fit to play on sunday?

    1. Pea Soup
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Sounds like it

  28. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Have 10 players for gw 31 but two of those are

    Pereira
    Siggy.

    Have no West Ham except Fab.

    Would u take another hit (already on - 4) to get Lanzini or someone else??

    1. Shakshuka
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Whats wrong with Pereira and Siggy?

  29. fedolefan
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Asking on behalf of TSparkes,

    Which two for 31 and 33:
    A) King
    B) Maddison
    C) Ake
    D) VVD

    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Probably the first two, though VVD is tempting too.

      1. fedolefan
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Lol, thanks. I don't own any of these. Hope he sees this post.

  30. MINUS FOUR
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    This Mane situation is so frustrating because I'm all set up with 11 players this GW, not hits required, but I am more than willing to take a hit if I know Mane won't play. I could get in Fraser or Maddison, or I could do Jimenez to Wilson.

    But if I do that and Mane ends up playing, I would have Lanzini on my bench and you just know he will suddenly haul against Huddersfield to troll me like Deulofeu did after months of blanking. Mane being definitely ruled out would be annoying, but this is worse.

    1. Gentle_Turks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Agree completely. Maybe a good sign that Pool haven't said he's injured? They're normally up front with injury news.

      1. MINUS FOUR
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Hopefully. Right now it feels like whichever way I go will turn out to be wrong. I genuinely believe Wilson is worth a -4, but of course it's not worth it at all if I have to bench Lanzini and Mane ends up playing. I'm so torn.

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Just keep Mane for 33 assuming you are FH32

      1. MINUS FOUR
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        That's the sensible thing to do. I was pretty set on getting 11 players out this GW as I see it as a real opportunity to get a green arrow without even using the FH chip. Mane going from potential massive haul to 0 points and no opportunity to replace him is the worst case scenario really.

      2. MINUS FOUR
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Also it's not Mane I would transfer out, it's Jimenez for Wilson. Mane would stay just in case.

        The risk would be that Mane starting forces Lanzini to the bench, for a -4. It would end in tears.

        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah too many permutations and I’m assuming you want Jimenez back for the double next GW. Stick