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15 April 2025 433 comments
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Continuing the Double Gameweek 32 Scout Notes is a Fantasy Premier League (FPL) round-up of Monday night’s Bournemouth v Fulham.

The numbers and graphics you see in this article come from our Premium Members Area. Here, you can access Opta player and team data from every single Premier League fixture.


KLUIVERT ABSENT AGAIN

Perhaps the most notable FPL issue came with the team sheets, as Justin Kluivert (£6.0m) once again missed out because of a muscle injury.

A run of six goals and four assists between Gameweeks 21 and 28 led to a peak ownership of 4.3 million but this is Kluivert’s third successive absence.

Most managers will have already sold the Dutchman, though he could be fit for Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace. We wait for Andoni Iraola’s words.

JOY FOR SEMENYO

One of this season’s most frustrating FPL assets to own has been Antoine Semenyo (£5.7m). Bournemouth’s shot machine has accumulated the league’s joint-most attempts (113) but they’re often of low quality, averaging 0.08 expected goals (xG) each time.

FPL notes: Double relief for Semenyo, no Kluivert

Above: A graph from Statsbomb that shows the quality of Antoine Semenyo’s shots

Despite being goalless in eight matches, all it took was 52 seconds for Semenyo to break the deadlock here. A mistake from Antonee Robinson (£4.9m) put him through, coolly placing the ball into the far bottom corner.

Of course, the match he scored in happened to be one of his least-involved. It was the 25-year-old’s only shot, yet he racked up 10 points – his joint-second-best tally.

In further good news, Semenyo avoided picking up his 10th yellow card and has successfully reached the latest cut-off point. That means his next booking won’t bring a two-game ban.

KERKEZ CLEAN SHEET

That early strike was enough for the win, allowing the Cherries to secure their first one in seven outings. They leapfrog Fulham into eighth place.

Evanilson (£5.8m) could’ve made the victory more comfortable, with one of his four shots hitting the crossbar from inside the six-yard box. It’s the 21st time that Bournemouth have struck woodwork, a league high.

FPL notes: Double relief for Semenyo, no Kluivert 1

Above: Evanilson’s point-blank miss

The Brazilian almost won a late penalty, but Bernd Leno (£5.0m) was deemed to have got a glove onto the ball.

At the other end, Fulham entered the match having scored in 14 consecutive away trips. A mix-up between Dean Huijsen (£4.5m) and Marcos Senesi (£4.6m) almost led to a Rodrigo Muniz (£5.5m) equaliser but none of the Cottagers’ seven shots on target could find a way past Kepa Arrizabalaga (£4.6m).

Such saves meant the Spaniard scooped three bonus points and a tally of 11, while popular pick Milos Kerkez (£5.3m) collected seven points. His cross led to Evanilson’s big chance but it wouldn’t have been an assist.

PUNT ON SESSEGNON?

Fulham have alternated wins and losses over eight matches, which might be bad news for next opponents Chelsea. However, this pattern would also mean losing at Southampton in Blank Gameweek 34.

Managers using a Free Hit at that time may stay away from the Muniz and Raul Jimenez (£5.4m) rotation up front, though attacking full-back Robinson will get attention.

Those wanting an interesting out-of-position differential versus the Saints could look towards Ryan Sessegnon (£4.1m) instead.

Listed as a bargain basement defender, cutting in from the right wing has brought three goals and an assist in his last six runouts. Even more impressive is that half of these were cameo appearances lasting under 15 minutes.

Above: Ryan Sessegnon’s recent form

His nine penalty area touches were Monday’s most, though he was rueing an unmarked header that was disappointingly soft and straight at Kepa.

Maybe the goal would’ve arrived, had he not been mistakenly substituted in a 57th-minute farce.

Fulham’s triple substitution saw Sessegnon’s number shown on the fourth official’s board but it shouldn’t have been. Because he’d left the field and Adama Traore (£4.5m) stepped onto it, the blunder couldn’t be reversed.

It summed up Fulham’s night, really.

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  1. XX SMICER XX
    • 7 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Pick two for GW33 BB and for the rest of the season

    A. Kiwior
    B. Bradley
    C. Collins
    D. O’Brien

    A&B attacks the bench boost, C or D have decent fixtures 35-38

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Genuinely think a Forest defender should be in consideration.

      This week it's tot who look really out of sorts. Forest's defense is also one of the best. Then you have a really nice benefit of a potential DGW in 36 and fail that a solid whu fixture in 37 to cover for blanks.

      If you think Kiwior starts all matches then him but otherwise I'd consider Williams or Milenkovic.

      1. XX SMICER XX
        • 7 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Very good point, Forest player should certainly be in that list for consideration.

        I prefer Kiwior to Bradley. Whilst there is small risk Kiwior is benched for Timber at centre back, I think he is the 2nd most nailed Arsenal defender - all the full backs have had injury issues and I see Arteta more likely to rest / rotate them

    2. Snoopydog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Not dissimilar conundrum. Leaning towards Gvardiol, Munoz, Kiwior (replacing Burn), Milenkovic, Konsa. Have tried with and without Milenkovic, but looking ahead he just seems a nice pick, offering options later on (and reducing reliance on Ars def double, with Raya).

      1. Snoopydog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 1 Year
        7 months, 23 days ago

        If not adding Milenkovic, then A and B

        1. XX SMICER XX
          • 7 Years
          7 months, 23 days ago

          Thanks! Forest defender does feel like the best setup to the end of the season.

          Just have to look past Bradley vs Leicester fixture!

  2. Gizzachance
    • 11 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Play
    A Savinho
    B Isak
    ?

    1. FPL Sanky
      • 2 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Take a chance on Savinho imo although I believe both Isak and Savinho will get the same amount of games in GW33

      1. Gizzachance
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Cheers dgw traps eh !

    2. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      A due to double game week

      1. Gizzachance
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        My thoughts so far, just the last 2 benchings
        Cheers

        1. XX SMICER XX
          • 7 Years
          7 months, 23 days ago

          It is annoying! Personally I would struggle to bench a player with a double gameweek

    3. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Probably Savinho

  3. FPL Sanky
    • 2 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Play one
    A) Neco TOT A
    B) Burn AVL A
    C) Huijsen CRY A

    My team is
    RAYA
    SALIBA GVARDIOL xxx
    Salah SARR EZE ROGERS SAKA
    MATETA MARMOUSH

    Bench- Isak xxx xxx
    AM- Pep

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      A but it is tight

  4. sentz05
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Is Savinho to KDB sideways or essential?

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Sideways. Does KDB get more minutes? I doubt it

      1. sentz05
        • 9 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        The former has had 8 mins on the last 180

        1. XX SMICER XX
          • 7 Years
          7 months, 23 days ago

          I know, I’m a Savinho owner!
          City have double gameweek + FA Cup semi. You would expect KDB to start the semi, so will likely be benched for 1 prem game.

          I expect Savinho to start one - based on this it is a sideways / luxury move

          1. sentz05
            • 9 Years
            7 months, 23 days ago

            What is your plan? I am BB. My guys is telling me to bring in KDB.

            1. sentz05
              • 9 Years
              7 months, 23 days ago

              Gut

              1. XX SMICER XX
                • 7 Years
                7 months, 23 days ago

                Current team below with 3FT and 1.9M ITB.

                Plan to move on Gabriel Livra Murphy & play bench boost.
                Though I could use one of the transfers to upgrade Savinho

                Raya
                Munoz Konsa Gvardiol
                Salah Saka Savinho Sarr
                Isak Mateta Marmoush

                Areola Livra Murphy Gabriel

                1. sentz05
                  • 9 Years
                  7 months, 23 days ago

                  I’ve got an identical team to you. My plan is Gab, Murph and Savinho to Kiwior, Rogers and KDB. Can’t see another defender worth buying as would keep Savinho if there was one.

    2. mookie
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Savinho started 7 in a row before the two games against teams that play with wingbacks.
      I'd say it's more sideways than essential, but you sure polarized the question.

  5. chilli con kone
    • 12 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    If Spurs get knocked out of Europa, is it more likely now that we don’t get any blanks or doubles as the FA cup finalists can play in midweek of GW37 after the cup final?

    1. I would personally say if Spurs get knocked out there is more than a 50% chance the GW37 weekend postponements move to the midweek of 37, rather than 36 but it is far from definite and probably depends on factors nobody on here or FPL Twitter will be aware of.

      1. mookie
        • 12 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        +1 to all of it.

        1. Hopefully we do have a DGW36 as I forgot to activate my TC chip this week so I ideally need another DGW to use it!

          1. mookie
            • 12 Years
            7 months, 23 days ago

            I hope so too, planning on saving FH for it or following blank.

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      I think it's more likely that we get a DGW in 36 than the fixture stays in 37.

    3. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      If Spurs get knocked out of Europa get ready for new manager bounce! Big Ange to an Italian team.

  6. BBC_TF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Looking to finally replace Gabriel. I already have Raya and Gvardiol.

    Saliba is the obvious pick. But bearing in mind the CL fixtures, should I get Ruben DIas instead? More dodgy defence but very good fixtures and somewhat of a sure starter for now.

    I dont really want to get Konsa. Cant get Munoz.

    1. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Similar, double Ars def hasn’t been good since w/c 30, but it’s a dgw!
      After that it’s Bournemouth new pool, don’t want double def for that
      May go kiwior, feel better benching him till last game v sou

  7. Maddamotha
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    These transfer sound good? 3FTs. Own Rogers btw.

    Palmer, Murphy, Gabriel > Saka, Rashford, Kiwior

    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      If Rash starts yes

  8. Bavarian
    • 7 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Start 1

    A- Livramento (AVL Away)
    B- Ait Nouri (MUN Away)
    C- Milenkovic (TOT Away)

    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      B/C

  9. simong1
    • 7 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Best option from the below with 3FT? Will be using FH in GW34. No longer have BB. Would like to save as many transfers for GW36/37 as possible so unsure if it's worth bringing Kiwior in or just saving that third FT for future gameweeks?

    Raya
    Gvardiol - Munoz - Livra
    Salah - Eze - Sarr - Murphy
    Isak - Marmoush - Evanilson

    GK - Kerkez - Foden - Gabriel

    A) Gabriel, Murphy & Foden > Kiwior, Saka & KDB
    B) Gabriel, Murphy & Foden > Kiwior, Rogers & KDB
    C) Murphy & Foden > Saka & KDB (save 1FT, play Livra / Kerkez)
    D) Murphy & Foden > Rogers & KDB (save 1FT, play Livra / Kerkez)

    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      I would punt on KDB and having Kiwior is very much up to your preference

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      A

      No point in holding onto Gabriel any longer.

      That said, Kerkez might get you points at Palace.

  10. SpaceCadet
    • 11 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Is this worth a bb?

    Areola isak bradley kerkez

    1. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Yes, definitely

      How about mine?

      Verbruggen, murphy, konsa, neco

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Yes absolutely

    2. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Of course it is.

    3. Maddamotha
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Yes, definitely.

      How about mine?

      Areola, Isak, Konza, Rashford

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Really asking?

      2. SpaceCadet
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        lol no brainer

    4. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Y

  11. boc610
    • 13 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    so the livramento injury post was bs?

    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Yes

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Looks like someone trying to see how far rumours would spread. Livra injury doubt spread through FPL community and the Wilson 2 year contract extension spread through Newcastle fans.

      Strangely many Newcastle fans seem to have dismissed the Livra injury news more readily than the Wilson rumour.

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        The big difference being that FPL players are fixated hyper ST. Like tonight even tho the team is set.

        Club fans are more concerned about the ongoing strength of the squad and Newcastle fans are v sensitive to budget implications with the restrictions in place.

  12. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Howe to Arteta and would you just keep second FT? Still tempted to move Savinho to anyone else.

    Raya
    Gvardiol/Munoz/Konsa
    Salah/Saka/Savinho/Sarr/Rogers
    Mateta/Marmoush

    Areola/Isak/Milenkovic/Trippier

    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      FH34 and BB36

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        What's your budget itb?

        KDB or Rashford are probably the dgw33 punts.

        It's also a punt that Savinho starts the next one.

        Or an Arsenal midfielder, can you afford Martenelli?

        1. Atimis
          • 9 Years
          7 months, 23 days ago

          Can't get second Arsenal mid as gonna take Arteta for the triple, KDB could be in but for a hit, so for free it's Rashford/Asensio/Diaz/Bowen

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 months, 23 days ago

            Punt on Rashford then.

            You'd expect goals against Newcastle and he looked good yesterday and then the Man City game is the bonus.

            Man City do have a decent run in. But even KDB probably doesn't start all and does he haul back to back these days anyway?

            1. Atimis
              • 9 Years
              7 months, 23 days ago

              Tho won't City mid, or any other, be better than second Villa mid beyond DGW33? Here it gets tricky

              1. AC/DC AFC
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                7 months, 23 days ago

                Yeah, but you'll have to take a hit for King Kev.

                I think playing through the next 2 gw's in isolation is okay.

                1. Atimis
                  • 9 Years
                  7 months, 23 days ago

                  On the other hand, saving 2FT would allow me Mateta Savinho to Wissa KDB for GW35

  13. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Given the DGW36/BGW37 uncertainties, is it best to just load on 2x MCI, 2X Villa, 2XNFO and 2X Palace and roll transfers so that we can ship them off if BGW37 happens?

    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Sounds right

    2. Chinese_person
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Yes.

  14. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Who do you prefer?

    A) Rogers
    B) Rashford

    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Tough, Rogers due to xMins but maybe Rash with higher haul potential?

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Thinking the same

  15. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Would u do that for -4 pts ??
    Murphy Gabriel Valdimarsson >
    KDB Bradley Areola
    Yaaay
    Nope

    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      It's BB?

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Yes

        1. Atimis
          • 9 Years
          7 months, 23 days ago

          Sounds good

    2. Lovely ball from Silva to A…
      • 2 Years
      7 months, 23 days ago

      Gabriel and Vladimarsson will not play, So why not? Pretty sure Bradley and Areola can cover Murphy + 4

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Thxx
        It's BB

      2. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        7 months, 23 days ago

        Cheers

  16. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    Well, happy Triple Captain day.

    Hopefully it's a swell evening.

  17. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 months, 23 days ago

    It's not so windy in Newcastle and there's a chance of rain fall until 8/9pm.

    As Rooney said yesterday, ideal football conditions.

  18. HadiSLIM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    7 months, 22 days ago

    Thank you all!

    1) Pick 2:

    a) Kiwior
    b) bradley
    c) Ruben Dias
    d) nfo defender

    2) Pick 1:

    a) Mbuemo
    b) Asensio
    c) Rashford