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The best forwards to sign with the Free Hit chip in Blank Gameweek 31

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. Batchain
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 14 days ago

    So is everyone happy enough that Fraser will play, given this?

    "Ryan [Fraser] took a fair few hits during the Huddersfield game. He missed the early part of training but he should be okay for this weekend."

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Pretty sure he’ll play then conveniently withdraw from the Scotland squad

    2. MTPockets
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Not happy enough to get him in, but suspect he'll play

      • Paul Psychic Octopus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Hasn't Howe said that he's fine?

      • Bruin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        If I had him I would play him but I would not bring him in, Howe is constantly giving bad info in pressers

    3. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Azpilicueta or Ake for Gw31 and Gw33

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Azpilicueta

      2. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Azpi

    4. Razmataz
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Anyone know when we can expect the double game weeks to be?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        32,35

        1. Razmataz
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Are they the only ones?

    5. I Have No Idea What I'…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 14 days ago

      Glad I looked on here tonight. Had mane in my free hit team. Not in training, so are we thinking of selling him?

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Many will hold in case he plays

      2. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        What was actually said he’s not even flagged ?

        1. I Have No Idea What I'…
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Everyone expected to train was in training today apart from Mane

          1. FPL Blow-In
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            But in the tweets Klopp is only praising him and mentions nothing of an injury?

            1. I Have No Idea What I'…
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 14 days ago

              Seen some people saying his press conference came before training though

      3. MTPockets
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Klopp said nothing, so no

        • Snevitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Why can't he just have a day off training to rest?

          1. I Have No Idea What I'…
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Because nobody else got a day off to rest. It would be odd for Klopp to give just 1 player a rest?

            1. Snevitz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 14 days ago

              Maybe he had a bruise.... or a dentist appointment...or he was visiting a relative in hospital.
              There are so many reasons for someone have a day off work but still be capable of working two days later.

        • Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Have a decent option on the bench and you’ll be fine

          1. Weak Become Heros
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Does Puncheon count?

      4. Teahupo'o
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        On FH. Which is the best d&f combo?

        A) TAA
        B) Robertson

        1) Arnautovic
        2) Higuain

        1. Jigger & Pony
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          B1

          1. Teahupo'o
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Cheers

        2. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          B1

          1. Teahupo'o
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Thanks mate. Nice looking nonFH team below. Good luck.

        3. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          A-3

      5. Gilbo88
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Need to decide on 2 of Wilson, King, Barnes and Vardy. Had pretty much decided on Wilson and Barnes but haven’t pulled the trigger yet

        1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          ouch....Wilson, Vardy, Barnes, King in that order (in my opinion)

          1. Gilbo88
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Think I’ll get Wilson, just can’t decide who else!!

      6. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Schar probably dropping tonight (losing me 0.1m).

        Is it crazy to sell him for -4, in order to avoid the price drop and have a 1st sub on the bench who will likely play?

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Don’t worry about price changes at this stage of season

        2. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Yes. Who cares about 0.1m at this stage of the season?

          You do realise you win your ML’s or get better OR with points not pounds?

        3. Paul Psychic Octopus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          It's the -4 point hit am more concerned about. Don't think any of my starting XI are unlikely to play, but you never know.

      7. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Any Mane news?

          1. Hazz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            - This video was uploaded on 14/03.
            - Liverpool players had a day off yesterday (14/03).
            - The previous day, Liverpool players were in Munich for UCL.

            Therefore, this video was either shot yesterday on their day off, or before the Munich fixture (which Mané took part in, anyway).

            As the video was uploaded yesterday, it does not explain Mané's absence in the training photos today. We don't know the reason - just the fact he was not present.

      8. Kenny Dogleash
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Question for those whose chip strategy precludes using triple captain in a DGW.

        Anyone considering Mo (or Mane) this week?

        If not, what game are you eyeing up for TC?

        1. Champione
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          I'm currently on Salah TC this week. GW36 against Huddersfield or another surprising mini DGW seem like the alternatives. The CL game right after GW36 could limit Salah's minutes in that game. Fulham away is a good fixture imo. Think I'll try the chip this week.

          1. Hybrid.power
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            I'm thinking of it too

      9. John Colby (Capt)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 14 days ago

        Entirely undecided over the following options:

        Arnie in
        Diop and Lanzini already in team

        Wilson in
        Brooks already in squad

        Mane in for Pogba (FH 32)
        Robbo and Mo already in team

        What do you guys think? I’ll have 10 for GW31 with a WC in 34.

        1. MTPockets
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Wilson seems safest right now, but Mane biggest upside (form and fixture)

            1. John Colby (Capt)
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 14 days ago

              Cheers for your thoughts man. Tough call mate.

        2. Gothenburgsaints
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Fraser or Rondon for GW31?

          1. Champione
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Fraser

          2. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            i hope Rondon...

        3. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Will be happy if I can hold onto my rank this gw. How does this look (-4 taken, FH in 32, wc 34)

          Fabianski
          Chambers robbo pereira rice
          Salah (c) mane hazard Fraser
          Wilson Vardy

          Button awb Pogba Jimenez

          1. Champione
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            very good imo. Should be a green arrow

            1. Pat Bonner
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 14 days ago

              Cheers, I’m 2.5k so be happy to not drop too much

          2. The Count of Monte Cristo
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Excellent side considering the bench there too.

            Still have TC up your sleeve?

        4. Supersonic Marv'
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          33 doesn't look too bad to me. Are more fixtures expected to be postponed or something? Sorry if I haven't been keeping up.

          1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            yeah after this weekend they will release the fixtures. and there will be lots of blanks

          2. Pat Bonner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Depends on fa cup this weekend but more games will be off

          3. Snevitz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Teams that get through the FA cup and their opponents will blank

          4. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Palace or Watford game off
            City if beat Swansea off
            Brighton if beat Milwall off

            Those 33 fixtures most likely moved to 32

        5. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Benching headache...

          Fabianski (Boruc)
          TAA - Azpi - Luiz (Rice - Pereira)
          Salah (C) - Mane - Haz - Barnes (Fraser)
          Rondon - Vardy - Wilson

          1. Snevitz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Doesn't look like it, you've already shown who is on your bench.

            1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 14 days ago

              funny guy! 🙂

              1. Snevitz
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 14 days ago

                Just showing an interest, you didn't ask any sort of question.

        6. DMP
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Not an Free Hit team. Gtg?

          Fabs
          Robbo TAA Pereira Digne
          Salah Hazard Anderson Richarlison
          Higuain Rondon

          Hamer Pogba Jimmy Bednarek

          0FT. 1.2 ITB

        7. Who Am I?
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Arnautovic or Maddison?

          1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Maddison (or Barnes)

          2. BENOIT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Different positions, but do yo7 just mean for this week?

            1. Who Am I?
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 14 days ago

              Yeap

          3. Batchain
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Arnautovic

        8. FDMS All Starz
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Vardy or Arnie?

          1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Vardy

          2. Pat Bonner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Arnie of fh, Vardy if you need for 33 as well

            1. BENOIT
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 14 days ago

              This is a fair shout

          3. La Roja
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Varnie

        9. Kun Tozser
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Bournemouth Newcastle or West Ham mid?

          1. BENOIT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Not Newcastle

        10. Miniboss
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Vardy or Hazard?

          1. DMP
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Haz.

        11. PMz
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Plans have been scuppered by the Schar suspension (team below). I was planning on doing 3 transfers (-4) and playing my free chip next week. I could still get away with that but would have to play Schneiderlein. Should I?

          A) Use the free chip
          B) Take a -4 and play Schneiderlein
          C) -8

          Fabianski

          Chambers Robertson

          Salah Haz FA Schneiderlein

          Vardy

          Non playing players: Schar, AWB, Pog, Rash & Jimenez

          1. panda07
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            C, you'll be getting the players for 31 & 33 so you should make the points back on appearance points alone

          2. Pat Bonner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Think you can still get away with -4. Schar really worth changing your plans over? He prob would’ve only got 2pts anyway

          3. Bruin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            B or C, def not A

        12. panda07
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Who to play?

          A) Anderson
          B) Emerson

          1. DMP
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Anderson.

          2. The Count of Monte Cristo
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Anderson and pray - he owes you one.

          3. DandyDon
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            B

        13. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          FH32. WC34.

          Aguero + Rashford + Camarasa --> Vardy + Wilson + Fraser (-8)

          Or would you do Doherty --> Chilwell instead of Cam -> Fraser?

        14. BENOIT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Best option?

          A) Bennett & Jimenez——-> Chilwell & Wilson (-4)

          B) Shaw, Son, Jimenez———> Clyne, Mane, Wilson (-8)

          A gives me 9 starters and B gives me 10 starters

          1. BENOIT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Anyone?

        15. Razmataz
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Have all the double gameweeks been sorted now or can we expect a few more doubles?

          1. Snevitz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Google Ben Crellin for a proper explanation.

        16. Sarriball Time
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          My free hit team:

          Fabianski.
          Van dijk. Rice. Azpilicueta.
          Salah. Mane. Hazard. Brooks.
          Higuain. Vardy. Wilson.

          Subs: Stekelenburg. Stankovic. Mcdonald. Connolly.

          0.0 in the bank.

          1. mikey
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Same as mine bar vvd azpi and Brooks I've went Trent chilwell and Pedro

        17. Dele
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          -8 too much for this week?

          1. The Count of Monte Cristo
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Not necessarily. You may be dropping players who are blanking for players who will play once (effectively a -2) and maybe even for those who will play twice (net 0) before the player you are dropping plays again.

          2. BENOIT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Nah

          3. Poseidon.
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            In itself, no

            1. Poseidon.
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 14 days ago

              This is true of any week though

          4. Bruin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            No

        18. How I met your Mata
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Do we expect Arnie to start

          1. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Yes

          2. BENOIT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Aye

          3. Poseidon.
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Just about

          4. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Surely he will

        19. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Pick a combo please, on FH:

          1) Siggy and Brooks
          2) Richarlison and Fraser
          3) Richarlison and Brooks

          Thanks

        20. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Would you prefer to have Fraser or Brooks this GW?

          1. Poseidon.
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Probably Brooks just

          2. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Fraser assuming fit

          3. Bruin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 14 days ago

            Fraser

        21. UnitednationsXI
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 14 days ago

          Which combo for gw31/33:

          A: Fraser + Wilson...already got king
          B: Fraser + Vardy/Wilson
          C: Wilson + Arnie/Vardy...but that means loosing 0.2m on Jimenez
          D: Maddison + Wilson/Arnie/Vardy