The last gameweek was surely Arsenal’s as they not only beat West Ham convincingly but also enjoyed as their top four rivals dropped points around. Manchester United had Zlatan Ibrahimovic to thank who rescued them from a loss as he scored a penalty late in the game.
The Red Devils continue to be unbeaten but a major part of their run have been draws which have not helped their case in looking for a top four finish. Their rivals Liverpool also had to fight a resilient Bournemouth as the match finished 2-2 thanks to a late strike by King.
The week’s big match ended 2-1, as Chelsea beat Manchester City thanks to Eden Hazard who scored two goals on the night.
As we move to gameweek 32, let’s take a look at XI players, who can give your team the much-needed boost.
Fixtures
Spurs vs Watford; Man City vs Hull; Middlesbrough vs Burnley; Stoke vs Liverpool; West Brom vs Southampton; West Ham vs Swansea; Bournemouth vs Chelsea; Sunderland vs Man Utd; Everton vs Leicester; Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
Goalkeeper
Damian Martinez – Differential
Due to injuries to Cech and Ospina, 3rd choice goalkeeper, Martinez will be starting for Arsenal for some time. The player is available for a cut price of £4 and a selection rate of almost 0.1%.
As Arsenal play a depleted Crystal Palace team, we are keeping our faith in the Arsenal goalie who can deliver a clean sheet in this match.
Defenders
Ben Gibson – Short term
Middlesbrough defender Gibson has been in hot form for the past few matches and could put on another great performance against Burnley. Boro have shown great resilience at home and the Burnley forwards will have a tough time breaking down their backline.
Gibson is also a good shout for bonus points in case Middlesbrough are able to keep a clean sheet, which is another big factor in FPL.
Jan Vertonghen – Long term
Spurs have shown their defensive solidity throughout the season and the duo of Vertonghen and Alderweireld has been a major factor in their superb displays. Vertonghen has also shown us that he possesses a powerful foot and can score the odd goal here and there.
Let’s also not forget that Spurs have just lost once in their last 15 games and have kept seven clean sheets during that time. This gameweek they host Watford at the White Hart Lane and will be ready to face the Hornets challenge.
Maya Yoshida – Short term
Southampton centre-back Yoshida has been a first teamer ever since Fonte’s departure and Van Dijk’s injury. The Japanese international has been putting on some great performances for the Saints and has also been an offensive threat due to his aerial ability.
A game against West Brom at home should certainly be one where Puel’s men are able to get all three points along with a clean sheet. The Baggies have scored just three goals in their last five matches and their weak frontline certainly aids Yoshida’s cause.
Midfielders
Dele Alli – Long term
Alli has long been an FPL favourite and has constantly proven his abilities. The player struck yet again late in the game against Swansea and the Spurs midfield duo of Alli and Eriksen helped the Lilywhites make a comeback after they went down early.
The youngster has scored four goals and assisted three times in the last five matches and has averaged nine points per game in this duration. Spurs have a flurry of easy fixtures at home and Alli seems like the perfect long term option.
Wilfried Zaha – Short term
Crystal Palace winger Zaha has been a very reliable budget option this year. The Ivorian has been a big threat due to his tendency for direct gameplay and has proven his dribbling prowess this season. Big Sam’s team had won four consecutive matches before their loss to Southampton this week.
Arsenal will be missing out on crucial defender Laurent Koscielny for this matchup and Zaha could very well make the most of it.
Theo Walcott – Differential
Alexis Sanchez’s blanks in two consecutive gameweeks have made us look towards Arsenal winger Theo Walcott who could give great returns at a much lower price. The Englishman has scored a goal each in his last two games and will be facing a defensively weak Crystal Palace.
We believe that Walcott has what it takes to take on their London rivals who will surely miss some of their first team players.
Leroy Sane – Differential
The German youngster looks to be the perfect guy to have from the Manchester City midfield and City’s offensive threat is why we are doubling up on their players. Sane has come out as a superb differential option and is a part of just 4.5% of all squads.
The player is also available at a very modest price and promises to be a great attacking threat. Sane’s speed and dribbling ability is something that constantly harasses opposition defenders and Hull could be at the end of it this gameweek.
Forwards
Zlatan Ibrahimovic – Short term
The Swede is back and immediately repaid his trust with a last minute penalty in United’s last game against Everton. Although the goal came through a penalty, there is no doubt regarding the forward's ability. With an away game against Sunderland coming up, we once again put our faith in Zlatan.
Let’s not forget that he’s also on set piece duty which makes him more likely to get offensive points. The Black cats have conceded 7 goals in their last 5 matches, with just a single clean sheet.
Divock Origi – Short term
Liverpool’s injury crisis has ensured that Divock Origi will surely be a starter for the next coming matches at the very least. The Belgian youngster has a great record and has been scoring whenever he has been given the chance to lead the line.
The player has scored two goals in his last two matches and looks all set to improve his tally. Liverpool play away against Stoke City and the Potters have won just once in their last five matches. Their form is spiralling downwards with three consecutive defeats and Liverpool will in all likeliness make that four.
Sergio Aguero – Long term
Manchester City ace Sergio Aguero is the go-to man when it comes to FPL and is also a part of our squad for gameweek 31. The Argentine has four goals in his last five matches and seems to be providing stable returns for now. City host Hull City at home and the Tigers will certainly pose a challenge.
The club has been doing well under Marcos Silva and are no longer in the relegation zone. However, their defence is still a worry as they have conceded 13 goals in their last five games. And, thus Aguero could be a good bet for the captaincy armband as well.
