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The complete guide to FPL Gameweek 31: Tips, captains, team news and best players

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Gameweek 31 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is almost upon us, so we’ve rounded up all of our key articles and videos for the week under one roof here.

Today’s FPL deadline is at 11:00 BST.

CHIP STRATEGY

CHIP STRATEGY: When should I play the Free Hit, Wildcard, Triple Captain and Bench Boost?

WHO ARE THE BEST FPL PLAYERS TO OWN FOR GAMEWEEK 31?

SCOUT PICKS – FINAL SELECTION: Three pricy attackers offset by budget buys

SCOUT SQUAD: The Scout Squad panel debate the best FPL players for Double Gameweek 31

SPOT THE DIFFERENTIAL: In-form Sancho set for favourable fixture run

THE WATCHLIST: The FPL players to consider for the medium term

GAMEWEEK 31 TEAM AND INJURY NEWS

TEAM NEWS: Injury updates from Friday’s pre-match press conferences

TEAM NEWS: Injury updates from Thursday’s pre-match press conferences

SUSPENSIONS: Who is nearing a two-match ban?

ROTATION RISKS: Which FPL Gameweeks could be affected by European rotation?

For more information, check out our Predicted Line-ups page and Injuries and Bans feed.

WHO IS THE BEST CAPTAIN FOR GAMEWEEK 31?

CAPTAIN SENSIBLE: Who are the best captaincy options for FPL Gameweek 31?

GAMEWEEK 31 WILDCARD: BEST PLAYERS BY POSITION

GAMEWEEK 31 WILDCARD: Best goalkeepers

GAMEWEEK 31 WILDCARD: Best defenders

GAMEWEEK 31 WILDCARD: Best midfielders

GAMEWEEK 31 WILDCARD: Best forwards

RATE MY TEAM AND POINTS PREDICTIONS

FPL POINTS PROJECTIONS: How many points is your FPL team predicted to score in Gameweek 31?

RATE MY TEAM SURGERY: Five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman answers your questions

EXPERT OPINION AND HOT TOPICS

TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD: Keep or sell?

DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 31: The Burnley/Everton options to consider

CHIP ANALYSIS: Gameweek 26 Wildcard v Gameweek 28 Wildcard v the rest

THE EYE TEST: The Leicester defenders who impressed in FPL Gameweek 30

SIMON MARCH: Why taking a break can help improve your FPL rank

BIG NUMBERS: Key player and team stats for Gameweek 31

FPL Q&A: Alexander-Arnold, De Bruyne, Havertz, chip strategy and more

TEAM REVEALS + MANAGER INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEW: FPL world number three talks strategy, transfer targets and more

TOM FREEMAN: How I plan to recover from a bad few Gameweeks in FPL

BLANK/DOUBLE GAMEWEEK AND FIXTURE LATEST

FPL BLANK/DOUBLE GAMEWEEKS: What we know so far and when the other ‘doubles’ could be

FRISKING THE FIXTURES: Who has the best fixtures from Gameweek 31 onwards?

WHO IS ON INTERNATIONAL DUTY AND WHEN

MARCH INTERNATIONALS: Which FPL players are on international duty and who has time off?

BEST FPL MANAGERS’ TEAMS ANALYSED

TOP 10K: Chip usage, template squads and Gameweek stats

GREAT AND THE GOOD: Learning from some of the world’s best FPL managers ahead of Gameweek 31

LIVE HALL OF FAME UPDATE: Who ranks as the best FPL manager?

GAMEWEEK 31: MORE VIDEO CONTENT

Head over to our YouTube channel for more videos.

GAMEWEEK 30 SCOUT NOTES

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READ MORE FPL CONTENT FROM THE FANTASY COMMUNITY HERE

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  1. kellamergh
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Anything here that would be worth a hit?

    Ramsdale
    Robertson Tierney Rudiger TAA
    Saka Raphinha Kulusevski Salah
    Kane Weghorst

    Foster Saiss Ramsey Davis

    2.5m itb
    FH, WC, BB available

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    1. jernej93
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      G2g

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    2. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I have the same but Broja instead of Tierney. Lets go.

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      1. kellamergh
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers, guys.

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  2. Josh.E
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Last minute changes, I brought in Weghorst but now I have a benching headache, any help on who to bench and the correct order? thanks!

    Sá
    Cancelo, Alexander-Arnold, Doherty, Thiago Silva
    Kulusevski, Salah, Raphinha, Saka
    Kane(C), Weghorst

    Subs: Foster, Gordon, White, Broja

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  3. Crystal Alice
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Play 20 minutes of Bowen vs Everton, or Ramsey?

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    1. BrockLanders
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Ramsey surely

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      1. Crystal Alice
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        surely.. but I have Sa and I think Bowen will be raring to go

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    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Rams

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  4. Bob B
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I have one FT, possible moves are:

    A. Save FT
    B. Ramsey to Gordon (for doubles, means benching Broja this week)
    C. Rudiger to James (sideways)

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    1. jernej93
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

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  5. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Start Kulu or Martinelli?

    Already have Saka starting.

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    1. jernej93
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Kulu

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      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers.

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  6. jernej93
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    1FT:

    1. Doherty - James
    2. Kulusevski - Havertz
    3. Jimenez - Wenghorst

    I need player for 2GWs.F H in 33 and WC in 34

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    1. kellamergh
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      3

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  7. BrockLanders
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Leaked Leicester team apparently
    vs United:

    Schmeichel, Justin, Fofana, Vestergaard, Soyuncu, Castagne, Mendy, Tielemans, KDH, Daka, Iheanacho.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      bruno c

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      1. BrockLanders
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Barnes & Maddy benched would mean Rodgers is prioritising ECL

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    2. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Source these posts please.

      Looks like you've taken it from Sam Martin, who said it was an April Fools in a reply

      https://twitter.com/SmuelMartinFPL/status/1509804417914077187?t=Sd0CpHYyvcwSsbpqnlz3TA&s=19

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      1. BrockLanders
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Didn't see that. Delete as appropriate

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    3. Shineonme
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Get me liverpools leaked team and ill give you 2 thumbs up. 😉

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  8. BantasyFootball
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    (repost)
    Start Broja or Dier?

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    1. jernej93
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Broja

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    2. FPL Bargain
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Broja. Ceiling is higher.

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    3. Il Capitano
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Bro

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  9. FPL Bargain
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Doherty to James for free?

    Or save FT?

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    1. jernej93
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Thinking about the same move.. You have any chips left?

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      1. FPL Bargain
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        1 free hit and bench boost

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        1. jernej93
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          James has higher ceiling but will be benched for few league games

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  10. nothingbutgreen
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    bottomed

    rams
    taa doh tierney
    kulu mahrez salah (c) maddison
    kane laca

    foster j ramsey cash coady jimi

    a) jimi to weghorst for 0
    b) rams, cash, jimi to pickford, james, weg -8
    c) something else?

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  11. n-doggg
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Play 1

    A. Tierney (cry)
    B. Coutinho (wol)
    C. Doherty (NEW)

    Ramsdale
    TAA, cancelo, rudiger, xxx
    Salah, raphinia, Saka, kulu, xx
    Kane, weg

    Foster, broja, xxx, xx

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    1. Shineonme
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

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    2. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      C

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  12. Erange
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who to play ?

    A. Barnes
    B. Watkins

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  13. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Hey guys quick one, is this G2G this week? I haven't made any moves, so will have 2FT next week.

    DDG
    Taa - Robbo - Cancelo - James
    Salah (c) - Son (v) - Kulu - Raphina - Saka
    Weg

    Ramsdale - Maupay - Broja - Ait Nouri

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    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Did you wc recently? Very good team this week

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      1. Kodap
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Erm, kinda.. GW24 was my WC.

        Ace thank you, would you play Ramsdale or DDG?

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  14. Emp
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Sanchez was reported with covid on the 26th left the spain camp so youd think hes still out correc5t?

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    1. Kingy109
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Its was "Personal Reasons" and Potter said he's available in press conference
      https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/20036608.brighton-latest-robert-sanchez-tariq-lamptey/

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  15. Jon Snow
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Maddison or Barnes?

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    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Maddison

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    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I own Barnes and I’d say go Maddison

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      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Because of your ownership or not happy with Barnes?

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        1. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I wish I went Maddison

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    3. KrisMCFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      flip a coin ... I went barnes week and picked wrong lol

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  16. jdogg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Guaita to pope with free transfer wprth it?x

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    1. jernej93
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If you dont have FH and WC, yes.

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      1. jdogg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I have both.x

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    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nope

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  17. Bonus magnet
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Have I missed something about Son?

    Seen a few ppl selling

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    1. Jon Snow
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Need money for big defence and Kane/Salah are too important

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  18. Bruno Commando
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any leaked Liverpool team news?

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    1. Bonus magnet
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Salah to start

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      1. Bruno Commando
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        That will sort out my captain situation!

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    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      if people could stop posting fake news from yesterday April 1st that would help

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      1. Bruno Commando
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah now we can't trust any...

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    3. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nothing reliable.

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      1. Bruno Commando
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Unfortunately...

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  19. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A) Play Broja

    B) Watkins -> DCL (-4)

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    1. BrockLanders
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

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  20. FC Hakkebøf
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pick one from each bracket

    A) Barnes, Raphina or Martinelli
    B) Havertz, Foden or Mount

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    1. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

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  21. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Bench order right?

    Brownhill Ramsey Digne

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    1. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

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  22. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Do u Like those ?
    Son Salah Saka
    Kane © Laca

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    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      needs more Daka up front

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  23. Ohh1454
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Start barnes or Trent ?

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    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Trent

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  24. ratski
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Ramsdale (Sanchez)
    Robertson, taa, cancelo, James (doc)
    Salah, Saka, cout, son (Ramsey)
    Maupay, weg (broja)

    Suspect doc might be subbed in when taa dosent play but should he be in first xi just incase instead of maupay ?

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  25. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    First time in a while I'm going to save my FT...feels weird

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  26. Paqueta Rice
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What is wrong with Son? So many people are selling?

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    1. Shineonme
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Only selling to fund Salah

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    2. FCSB
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe they need Salah and maybe have other spurs cover…

      It’s a regretful sell but there will be valid reasoning

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    3. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      To fund Salah I understand but a lot selling for Havertz etc.

      Looks like one of those moves that will hurt.

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  27. Mane Mane Mane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Which two start and what’s the bench order of the remaining 3 from this…
    A) Coady
    B) Ait Nouri
    C) Ramsey
    D) Watkins
    E) Broja

    Please help

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  28. KrisMCFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    KDB in for:

    a)Havertz
    b) Kulu

    Swaying to havertz as he may be rested - but deffo has the higher upside if starts.
    Have both free hits lift so dont need to plan for gw33 or gw36.

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  29. FCSB
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who first sub:

    1. Barnes (mun)
    2. Saiss (AVL)

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  30. abaalan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any early taa news ?

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