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In Gameweek 32, two fixtures immediately stand out: Arsenal v Southampton and Liverpool v Nottingham Forest.

The reality is neither of the home sides should have a problem winning but which of their players have the best chance of hauling in Fantasy Premier League (FPL)?

Here, we take a look at three weaknesses Arsenal and Liverpool will be hoping to exploit in Gameweek 32.

NOTT’M FOREST: LEFT FLANK

Teams have been making a point of attacking down Nottingham Forest’s left flank recently, quite heavily in fact, which you can see below.

Left-to-right – The combined touch heatmaps of Man Utd, Newcastle, Spurs and Everton’s players in Gameweeks 31, 28, 27 and 26

It’s been a pretty successful tactic, too, with Antony (£7.3m) and Bertrand Traore (£4.9m) profiting in the last two Gameweeks.

Antony saw a lot of the ball at The City Ground. He finished with seven shots – the most he’s had in a match this season – and no player from either side received more passes in the final third. A week earlier, substitute Traore racked up three shots in the box, including one Opta-defined ‘big chance’, in just over an hour.

Tactically, full-backs Neco Williams (£3.8m) and Harry Toffolo (£4.3m) were horribly exposed at Elland Road in Gameweek 29, so Steve Cooper decided to swap his narrow 4-3-1-2 formation for a 3-4-1-2 for the trip to Villa Park. Williams, in particular, looked far more comfortable higher up the pitch with an extra centre-back supporting behind. However, after conceding, they reverted to a back four, once again exposing their flanks.

Against Man Utd last weekend, they suffered similar problems despite staying in a back three formation, with Renan Lodi (£4.3m) struggling to cope with Antony. It’s also worth noting the front three were often too advanced, which handed Man Utd’s central midfielders too much space and time on the ball to build attacks.

Given the above, Mohamed Salah (£12.9m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.4m) are almost impossible to pass up this week.

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  1. DARE TO BISCAN
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    How do we think Kane/Spurs will do away to Newcastle? I've initially backed Newcastle. Open to opinions for FH32

    a) Kane, Gakpo
    b) Jota, Eze

    1) Trippier
    2) Andersen (Johnstone in goal)

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I feel he could nick a goal but NEW will beat TOT. It's not impossible but don't think he will do more than that. A1 for the choice there.

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Spurs have been scoring for fun, Newcastle have been conceding loads ... home factor to be considered but Kane can get a goal literally against any team at any time ... I would never back *against* Kane scoring, which is what people are effectively doing by ignoring Kane on FH.

      ... imho

      1. Brimble82
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Agree

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B2

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

      It’s so difficult to call, spurs are bad but Newcastle are good at home but recently been a bit leaky.
      Could see everything from a win for both to a 1-1, so I’m just dodging to avoid the headache

    5. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Invisible all game then nick a consolation goal? Seems to be the trend. I'm expecting a strong bounce back from Newcastle, and the Spurs predicted lineup looks so shoddy at the back - think its basically Tanganga LCB or a shift to a back 4. Last time they played Tanganga RCB that flank was relentlessly exploited by Leicester in the 4-1.

      1. CheesyGonzalez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I think a back 4 is what spurs are screaming out for, could see them conceding a few but could mean they score a few more

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          But it will still be tough to make the transition I imagine, especially at SJP. And the WBs are far from natural FBs. If you have Perisic LB with Son ahead of him, who's going to stop the Trippier-Almiron-Bruno triangles?

          1. CheesyGonzalez
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Didn't realise Davies was out, yeah they are most likely getting beat but has that Sarr played lb before or am I having some sort of fever dream

            1. The Mentaculus
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Some weird dreams you have! Never played LB according to transfermarkt. Maybe you're thinking of Malang Sarr (former Chelsea defender)?

    6. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks guys. Seems wrong not to go with Kane. Still unsure 😀

  2. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    It was April 1st when Saka was benched against Leeds and I realised I had a way to get back to the link that Hazz posted.

    It's been accurate twice with Nketiah ankle injury news too.

    This is an itk on Reddit for Arsenal team news....

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Gunners/comments/128favk/april_01_2023_daily_discussion_transfers_thread/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

    1. CheesyGonzalez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks, but unfortunately I had to stop looking after seeing the 5th comment complaining about how much city's squad is worth and how proud they are with finishing second

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah...

        It's not obvious who the source is in there!

        I barely use Reddit tho.

    2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sorry I cant get the link to work.....does it predict a Saka benching ??

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Nah.

        This is from before.

        The question is about Zink.

        Saka is fine as far as we know.

    3. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I can't find the comment which says Saka will be benched on this reddit thread

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        There isn't one this week.

        That was the Leeds game. See further down for the sauce.

        1. Not again Shirley
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          HP or ketchup?

    4. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone remember the name of the poster with that info?

  3. Watk‘Ings
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Am I a moreno for wanting to play Moreno over Solanke?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Needs some work.
      But yes

  4. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    What are your thoughts in this free hit? I’ve made my mind up on Jota. But thoughts on Saka and the rest? 3.5m to play with.

    Johnstone
    Trent Guehi Moreno
    Salah(c) Saka Marti Eze
    Jesus Jota Watkins

    Leno Trip Tark Andreas

    1. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Like it a lot

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I would play Trip over Guehi or Moreno, apart from that looks good

    3. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Just got a gut feel that Ode out scores Saka......and it wont go away

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        That’s my main thoughts. Plus Saka is on pens.

      2. GC123
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Saka is due a haul but your logic is sound. I think Saka just offers a higher ceiling than Ode and is, as we know, on pens. If he can remember how to take them!

    4. Bubbles1985
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good.

      Saka and Marti ? That pen miss and recent form is really putting me off Saka...

      I like the Jota pick too. Just wish I could find space for the 3.2m sitting itb !

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah Saka is my main issue. Who would you get in for him?

        1. Bubbles1985
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I have gone for Gakpo instead of Jota, for the third Pool slot.

          Which doesn't sit right with me either, due to rotation!

    5. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Exactly same as mine but I'm playing Trip instead of Guehi.

    6. mad_beer ✅
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      All in on Palace huh? Double Palace def will be great or horrible.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Ha. I know!

    7. Babit1967
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Same as me mate but agree with above poster Trippier over Guehi.

  5. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Who gets dropped for Gakpo on a FH?
    Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, or Jota in for Toney?
    Initial draft has double pool defence, but they've not been great

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Saka for sure

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Odegaard

    3. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ode

  6. Salarrivederci
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Just do Zinchenko -> Gabriel for free and play 10?
    1 FT & 0.2 ITB. Only BB left.
    Gonna BB in GW34

    Alisson
    TAA - Trippier - Gabriel - Tarkowski
    Salah - Saka - Martinelli
    Watkins - Gnonto

    (Ederson, Haaaland, Grealish, Mitoma, Shaw)

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

    I think I’m set, unless I’m missing something obvious?

    Johnstone
    Trent, Gabriel, Moreno,
    Salah, Saka, Martinelli, Bowen
    Jota, Solanke, Watkins

    I don’t know which way Newcastle spurs will go so I’m just avoiding all out. Jota can become Gakpo if needed pending team news.

    Christ the defender options this week are…weak.

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      You are missing Jesus & Kane.

      Wouldn't have an Arsenal defender, struggling for clean sheets

      Apart from that good to go

      1. asquishypotato
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Think Jesus is good but don’t know how long he will last, especially with city mid week. The defensive options are not good this week so I feel ok with Gabriel.
        Kane I may still go for, but it’s depending on who to drop in his place, as I think all 3 could score.

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          If I was free hitting I wouldn't be looking past Kane Watkins & Jesus ...

  8. Redranger
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Which attack?

    A) Salah, Saka, Marti, Eze, Gakpo, Watkins & Jesus
    B) Salah, Marti, Gakpo, Eze, Watkins, Jesus & Kane

  9. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Predictions please:

    FUL vs LEE
    BRE vs AVL
    PAL vs EVE
    LEI vs WOL

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      FUL 1 vs LEE 1
      BRE 1 vs AVL 2
      PAL 0 vs EVE 2
      LEI 1 vs WOL 1

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      FUL 4-1 LEE
      BRE 0-2 AVL
      CRY 2-0 EVE
      LEI 0-1 WOL

    3. CheesyGonzalez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      FUL 2 - LEE 3
      BRE 1 - AVL 2
      PAL 1 - EVE 0
      LEI 1 - WOL 1

    4. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      3-1
      2-2
      0-0
      2-1

    5. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Think the first two could be wide open...

      PAL 3-0 EVE
      LEI 1-2 WOL

    6. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      3-3
      1-2
      1-1
      2-1

    7. Mirror Man
        2 years, 7 months ago

        9-0
        0-0
        5-0
        1-6

      • Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        FUL 2-1 LEE
        BRE 1-1 AVL
        CRY 1-0 EVE
        LEI 0-0 WOL

    8. RogueBlood
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      5.7itb current FH team what would you change? Tempted to drop Trippier but for who?

      Johnstone
      TAA, Trippier, Moreno
      Martinelli, Saka, Salah, Gakpo, Eze
      Watkins, Jesus

      Raya, Castagne, Bueno, Greenwood

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Kane over Eze?

        1. RogueBlood
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I could do that but would then need to remove Trippier, as I dont like my strikers playing against my forwards seems lose, lose 😀

          1. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Not always the case with someone as attacking as trippier

    9. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      To captain Salah, Trent, Saka or Martinelli. That is the question.

      1. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        No it isn't.

      2. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Salah
        Martinelli
        Saka

        in that order

      3. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I'm set on Salah (with Martinelli VC). You got a feeling about one of the others this week?

        1. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Martinelli is in much better form at the moment, but Saka could be back with a bang.

      4. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Think Jesus starts? x

        1. WVA
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          The have to win so yes

        2. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Yes.

    10. Cinnamon Jackson
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Would you start Zinchenko or Henry? Worried re cameo..

      1. JIMMY TUGGINS
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I'm starting Zinch but I suspect I'll get a Henry 1 pointer.

      2. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Then free yourself from worry.

    11. Watk‘Ings
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Bench one
      a) Gakpo (nfo h)
      b) Maddison (wol h)
      c) Solanke (whu h)

      1. Redranger
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        B

      2. Vovhund
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        B

    12. Bubbles1985
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Tempted by JWP over Eze.

      Probably because I want to use up funds on FH though...

      1. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I lost 12 points based on that decision last week. Still bitter and planning to swap around. As such, expect JWP to haul

    13. Only-wan Kenobi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      FH already used. WC 33/34. £1.1m bank. Is this worth the gamble:
      -8 Chilwell & De Gea -> TAA & Iverson?

      Martinez (De Gea)
      White Tarkowski Trippier (Chilly, Estupinan)
      Salah(c) Saka Martinelli Olise (Mitoma)
      Kane Watkins Toney

    14. KeanosMagic
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Toney, Watkins or Solanke?

      At the moment I'm on Watkins who is on red hot form.
      But Toney is at home, and Solanke is too, although I'm not sure about him as I've not watched much B'mouth and West Ham will be on a high

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Ive got all 3

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

      Best choice?
      A) VVD-Toney (on a 3-4-3)
      B) Moreno-Gakpo (on a 3-5-2)

    16. Dotherightthing
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Johnstone
      Trippier, robbo, Trent
      Momo (C), Saka, Martinelli, Eze
      Jesus, Watkins, Solanke
      Iversen, Willian, Moreno, Toti

      Let's do it!

    17. cruzex
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Predictions for

      Newcastle vs spurs

      Ty

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        1-2

      2. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        2-1

      3. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        3-1

      4. CheesyGonzalez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        5-5 - eric dier hattrick

      5. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        2-0

      6. BC1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        2-2

      7. Mirror Man
          2 years, 7 months ago

          8-1

      8. Dickie1898
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I’m seeing Moreno in almost every FH draft atm, anyone able to explain the hype? Away to Brentford a favourable fixture for a defender all of a sudden? Or is it simply a means to an end to fit Gakpo in the 11?

        1. XABI 15
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Lots of attacking potential! Aston villa most in form team in the league

        2. WVA
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          5 clean sheets and 2 assists in last 7 games... you do the math

          1. Dickie1898
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Hmmm, the maths says 29% chance of a clean sheet for Villa at Brentford. 8 teams have a higher chance this GW. I guess it’s the emergence of Gakpo as an option, fair enough.

        3. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah I don't get the obsession.

          0 goals and 1 assist in last 6 away games.
          AVL 20th in league for chances conceded in last 4 away games.
          Happy to swerve this one.

      9. XABI 15
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        No free hit. Current team:

        Martinez
        Trent Trippier White Zouma
        Salah Maddison Martinelli
        Watkins Solanke

        Steele (x) Grealish (x) Estupinan (x) haaland (x) Mitoma (x)

        Would you do:
        1. Estupinan to Botman (would then get March / Mccaliister in 34)
        2. Grealish to Eze

        Thanks!

      10. rozzo
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Raya
        Tripper Mee Mings Botman
        Saka Odegaard Maddison Martinelli
        Kane Toney

        Kepa Chilwell Mitoma Haaland

        1ft
        1m itb
        Will free hit gw34

        No idea what to do here

        A). Toney to Watkins
        B). Maddison and Kane to Salah and Watkins -4
        C). Maddison to Gakpo
        D). Save
        E). Anything else

        Cheers

      11. jack88
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Repost..

        Toney white gakpo
        Or
        Jesus robbo eze?

        1. GreatCarragherReef
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          B for me

        2. Dotherightthing
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          b

      12. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Fearing Jesus maybe benched for trossard - any news on this ? Thanks

        1. GreatCarragherReef
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I have this gut feeling too

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Could be rested given city game next week ?

        2. Bubbles1985
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Not for me. They have to win every game now.

      13. GreatCarragherReef
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Constantly comes down to this on FH…

        A) Toney + Gabriel
        OR
        B) Jesus + Trippier

        1. berneslai
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          B

        2. Dotherightthing
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          b

      14. Catastrophe
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        A) Jota, Saka, Moreno, Trippier
        B) Solanke, Maddison*, Robertson, Gabriel
        C) Solanke, Gakpo, Trippier, Gabriel

        *Maddison/Ramsey/Bowen

        Cheers

      15. Jimjam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Pick 1 to start on FH:

        (A) Solanke
        (B) Bowen

        1. WVA
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          A

        2. Ask Yourself
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          B

        3. Catastrophe
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          A

        4. Bubbles1985
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          B

      16. x.jim.x
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        1) Son + Jota
        2) Gakpo + Kane
        ?

        1. Catastrophe
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I think this is a week to go without Spurs.

          1. x.jim.x
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Fancy either of them score more than the likes of Maddison, Bowen, Solanke, etc.

      17. M2.0
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        a) Eze
        b) Solanke

        1. Catastrophe
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          a

      18. outernational
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Pick one to bench (playing Trippier)

        A: Mee
        B: Botman