FPL Gameweek 31 Transfer Tips: Two Players to Buy, Hold & Sell

The long wait was over as we had an exciting round of 10 games post the last international break. Quite a few important results including the goalless stalemate between Man City and Arsenal, Newcastle’s amazing turnaround, Salah and Son scoring while Haaland blanking yet again.

When it rains it pours. We didn’t have an FPL deadline in 14 days. Now we have 2 in 4 days.

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FPL Gameweek 31 Transfer Tips: Two Players to BUY

Mohamed Salah (£13.3m) – MID, Liverpool – 32.1% TSB

The standout captain option for this week, Salah should be your priority purchase. One of the most (if not the most) dangerous attacker against the weakest team in the league at home…this doesn’t get better than this.

Among MF, Salah is ranked:-

• 1^st for Shots on Target
• 1^st for Shots in the Box
• 1^st for Big Chances
• 1^st for xG
• 1^st for xGI
• 1^st for Goals
• 1^st for Goal Involvements
• 1st for Big Chances Created

SHU defence is ranked:-

• 20^th for Clean Sheets
• 20^th for Goals Conceded
• 20^th for Shots Conceded
• 20^th for Shots on Target Conceded
• 19th for Big Chances Conceded
• 19^th for NPxGC
• 19^th for xCS
• 19^th for xG Conceded
• 19^th for Shots in Box Conceded

If you have 1 FT, buy Salah. If you have already exhausted your FT, buy Salah on a hit. He has already risen in price THRICE from his GW30 price. I feel he will increase at least once more before GW31. Salah also has a confirmed Double Gameweek 34 vs Fulham(A), Everton(A).

Further Read: FPL GW31 Wildcard Guide- Best Drafts with Planning and Projections for DGWs

Bukayo Saka (£9.0m) – MID, Arsenal – 58.9% TSB

If Salah is the standout captain, Saka isn’t too far behind. Arsenal faces Luton at home. Arsenal knows very well that they can’t afford to slip up especially after the result in GW30 against Manchester City. Saka is the talisman not just for Arsenal, but also in the league.

Among MF, Saka is ranked:-

• 1^st for FPL Points
• 1^st for xA
• 2^nd for xG
• 2^nd for Shots in the Box
• 2^nd for xGI
• 2^nd for Goal Involvements
• 2^nd for BPS
• 3^rd for Bonus
• 3^rd for Shots
• 3^rd for Big Chances
• 4^th for Goals Scored
• 4^th for Big Chances Created
• 4^th for Assists

LUT defence is ranked:-

• 18^th for Clean Sheets
• 18^th for Goals Conceded
• 19^th for Shots Conceded
• 20^th for Big Chances Conceded
• 20^th for NPxGC
• 20^th for xCS
• 20^th for xG Conceded
• 20^th for Shots in Box Conceded
• 20^th for Shots from Set Pieces Conceded

The last one is of added importance, as Saka is the preferred penalty and corner taker for Arsenal. So Saka can give handsome returns this week.

Further Read: 2023/24 FPL Chip Strategy Guide – Best Windows and Analysis (Must read)

FPL Gameweek 31 Transfer Tips: Two Players to HOLD

Phil Foden (£8.1m) – MID, Manchester City – 32.2% TSB

A lot of managers are left frustrated with Foden’s two consecutive blanks. In fact amidst those successive monstrous hauls against Man Utd and Bournemouth, Foden has blanked in 5 out of the last 7 games.

However, Foden’s amazing fixture starts from this GW. He will mostly not blank in GW34 and likely to double in GW37 vs Fulham(A), Spurs(A).

Foden’s next 3 opponents- Big Chances conceded/90 Rank since GW16:

• Luton Town- 20th
• Crystal Palace- 15th
• Aston Villa- 13th

Among his Man City colleagues, he has scored the highest FPL points and played the highest no. of mins as well.

So hold Foden.

Jordan Pickford (£4.6m) – GKP, Everton – 11.7% TSB

Although Pickford faces the high scoring Newcastle in GW31, a point to note is that in the reverse fixture in GW15, Pickford managed a Clean Sheet and walked away with 7 points.

Key Stat: Pickford averages 4.25 saves/game over the last 4 Gameweeks- 4th Highest among all GKs during this time.

Everton has an extremely appealing fixture list beyond GW31 with a confirmed DGW in 34.

You might want to use your FTs (and hits) elsewhere.

Further Read: FPL GW31 Ultimate Guide: Tips, Differentials, Captaincy & More

FPL Gameweek 31 Transfer Tips: Two Players to SELL

Alfie Doughty (£4.7m) – DEF, Luton – 12.3% TSB

Between GW15-22, Doughty was the highest scoring defender which led to his price increase twice.

However, in the next 9 GWs Doughty scored only 18 points. He now faces a nightmarish fixture run when he faces Arsenal and Man City – all away from home.

Post that the fixtures ease out remarkably well. So, it is recommended that you sell Doughty this GW and bring him back in GW34.

Further Read: Confirmed & Likely FPL Double Gameweeks | 23/24 Season

Ollie Watkins (£8.9m) – FWD, Aston Villa – 52.3% TSB

In our last article we had mentioned to hold Watkins one last time before selling him in GW31. And now you know why. The fixtures turn bad for Aston Villa as they face two of the three title contenders away from home.

Watkins not only blanked in GW30 but also lasted just 45 minutes after picking up an injury.

So he is a hard sell this week for someone like Isak or Darwin.

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Further reads from ALLABOUTFPL ahead of FPL GW31

Confirmed & Likely FPL Double Gameweeks | 23/24 Season
FPL GW31 Scout Picks Based on Stats, Analysis, and Matchups 
Top FPL GW31 Differential Picks to Consider Ahead of Deadline
FPL Gameweek 31 Transfer Tips: Two Players To Buy, Hold & Sell
Top FPL Gameweek 31 Captain Picks Based on Analysis & Metrics
FPL GW31 Wildcard Guide- Best Drafts with Planning and Projections for DGWs
FPL GW31 Ultimate Guide: Tips, Differentials, Captaincy & More
2023/24 FPL Chip Strategy Guide – Best Windows and Analysis (Must read)

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