Hive FPL GW31 Preview

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While the league winners seem to be decided each week, there is still plenty to play for the remaining game weeks ahead. European Spots are up for grabs and relegation spots to avoid. Here's a breakdown of your Premier League Fantasy options

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This match has rarely been a goal-fest with Everton's defensive line often playing its best games against Arsenal, not only defensively but often providing goals as well. Everton's defence is always subject to some bonus points during these matches, provided they keep their usual focus like they did in the earlier bout against Arsenal at the Emirates where they held a 0-0 score. Pickford (5.1), Tarkowski (4.9), and Mykolenko (4.4) are good options should you have faith in Everton.

On the Arsenal side, you always have the returning Starboy Saka (10.4) but if you had adjusted to his departure and don't have room to spend as much, there's always a cheeky Merino (6.1) option at midfield, but only in fantasy as the Spaniard has been the center of Arsenal's attack.

Of course, with Everton's striking force lacking, Arsenal's defence seems to be a great pick as well, whoever isn't injured anyway, so Saliba (6.4), but Arsenal's injury crises does leave room for Kiwior (4.8), as there's a looming doubt over White and Timber's status.

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There's a saying that Crystal Palace turns into Prime Barcelona during the ending phase of the season, and there's a reason as the club often provide some entertaining games during this period. At 12th spot, playing home, we might actually see a comfortable squad with nothing to lose or to gain playing an entertaining match, unlike Brighton who will be playing for a European spot in a heavy competition.

Both teams provide great differentials in al parts of the pitch, with Palace providing Muñoz (5.2), Guéhi (4.7), Mitchel (4.8), and Henderson (4.6) for your defensive bonuses, Ismaïla Sarr (5.7) and Eze (6.8) in midfield but clear offensive influence with Jean-Philippe Mateta (7.7) for scoring options in a Gameweek where there's a lot of doubt over strikers.

Brighton on the other hand, have UCL spot in their view, so there's a lot to play for. But, Brighton have never been the best defensive side as far as Fantasy is concerned, but with great differentials like Mitoma Kaoru (6.5) and João Pedro (5.6), we might be looking at bargain picks.

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Ipswitch are in the relegation zone and don't seem to be doing much to change that providing only Liam Delap (5.6) as an option to consider. Meanwhile, Wolves are in a similar place and doing only slightly better.

Wolves do have the players with the potential to put a print on a game like Rayan Aït-Nouri (4.8) and with Cunha's injury, Jørgen Strand Larsen (5.6) is a good option to have in this kind of match.

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The Dreamers vs the Survivors seems to be the theme here as Bournemouth are within touching distance of a European spot. Bournemouth provide Semenyo (5.7) and Dango Ouattara (4.9) as great options with the doubt over Kluivert in midfield with Evanilson (5.7) being a cheap option to consider.

West Ham's close proximity to the relegation isn't without a reason as the club provided very little in all parts of the pitch with Jarrod Bowen (7.6) and Souček (4.9) being the only players to cross past the 100 points tally.

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It will be the match of the ebening as Aston Villa's win could have tied the points of a shaky Man City this season and within a touching distance of the 4th spot as Chelsea aren't as stable as their spot suggests.

The game is up to all different outcomes but Aston Villa have created something of a fortress at home although Nottingham Forest aren't strangers to defeating Aston Villa either. Still, a reinforced Aston Villa with rejuvenated Asnesio and Rashford have the attacking options to break down a Nottingham Forest side that will be playing without Ola Aina.

Nottingham Forest defence doesn't seem to be the option, but everything could happen and we could see Nikola Milenković (4.7) and Murillo (5) keep a clean sheet or provide offensive threat like they have many times throughout this season. Anthony Elanga (5.5) and Morgan Gibbs-White (6.6) are more than capable of providing an offensive threat with Wood (7.1), although the latter isn't guaranteed to play and Taiwo Awoniyi (5.5) isn't battle-proven.

Aston Villa, on the other hand, provide a lot of options to consider not only for this match but for the rest of the season. Morgan Rogers (5.5) has been Aston Villa's highest points bringer beside Watkins (8.9). But, Asensio (6.1) form has him being player of the week twice so far and Rashford (6.6) is no stranger to goal contribution either.

However, Aston Villa's defensive line leaves a little to be desired.

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Palmer's(10.7) form seems to have reached a halt. Still, Chelsea have had a few rising star to make up for it, Cucurella (5.3) have a great presence in defence, midfield, and even attack. Enzo Fernández (4.7) has really stepped up his game with a great option in Noni Madueke (6) on the wing, Chelsea provide great cheap options in midfield.

In attack, it's a different matter as Nicolas Jackson hasn't been dependable game-to-game enough to justify a 7.7 buy.

Brentford, on the other hand, have always been a team with a presence in Fantasy. Bryan Mbeumo (8.1) might have reached a point of diminishing returns in terms price vs points, but Mikkel Damsgaard and Kevin Schade (5.1 each) provide a good alternative.

Yoane Wissa (6.6) seems to be close to hitting Tony numbers.

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Liverpool might have gotten close to winning the title but an ambitious Fulham have the weapons to stand against the red tide at home. Players like Iwobi (5.6), Smith-Rowe(5.1), and Raúl Jiménez(5.4) provide enough danger to consider as differentials against Liverpool. If you feel adventurous, Antonee Robinson (4.9), and Leno (5) would be due to huge bonuses should Fulham hold their own.

However, Liverpool have the current best player in the world in Salah who alone seems to be only slightly off the total tally of Fluham's top three points magnets. But, if 13.8 is too expensive for you, Liverpool provide other options in Luis Díaz (7.5), Dominik Szoboszlai (6.4), and even Alexis Mac Allister (6.2) in midfield to gain points in attack along with Gakpo in attack. Also, a defensive solidity has Virgil van Dijk (6.5), Konate (5.3), and Andrew Robertson (5.8) being options if have empty spots in your defence.

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Spurs might as well move to the Irish league if they don't win this tie as Southampton have nothing to offer this season with their 10 points tally coming from draws and a solo win over their relegation comrades, Ipswitch.

Spurs regaining their players just in time to avoid any hint of a relegation joke. If you have your wildcard saved, Son (9.7) and Maddison (7.4) will be great to add to your squad along with Johnson (6.2) in midfield. Dominic Solanke-Mitchell (7.3) might have been flakey this season, but this match seems within his range.

Southampton has nothing to consider unless you're waiting for a miracle.

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Manchester's only Derby was once a decisive match in a title race, now it's a question of whether City could make a mistake for United to capitalize on or not.

A 13th-place miserable United have very little going for them as despite the memes, André Onana (4.9) is still one of its best players along with Bruno (8.6) and an injured Amad. This means it's up to City whether they let it slip or not, something that would not have been in question if City haven't let so many games slip this season.

Joško Gvardiol (6.1) remained, despite City's form, a great source of points providing defensive and offensive presence. Savinho (6.2) is City's best midfielder in Fantasy terms with Foden (9.2) being a close second, but we might see KDB (9.3) seeking to leave a print before departing this season.

Perhaps the best option City has to consider is Marmoush (7.5) being a relatively cheap option stepping in for an injured Haaland in an offensive side against shaky defence, Marmoush might actually be the answer for the striker crises in Fantasy football for the remaining period of the season, or at least until Haaland is back, although the Norwegian striker hasn't been himself this season.

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Leicester once performed a miracle and won the Premier League, ever since they have been relegated once, and this might be the second time. Leicester provided very little this season with no one-man being depended on when they did with a 38 Jamie Vardy (5.3) being their best player. Still, it's a question of whether he could sneak one past Newcastle's defence. Newcastle being as motivated to make Europe, that seems unlikely.

this would have been the game to captain Isak over Salah if the first wasn't suffering a groin injury with doubts over his participation. Still, Newcastle have all the cards to play for points from this match day. Pope (4.9), Burn (4.5), Tino Livramento (4.5) might be heading toward a clean sheet ahead of this match.

And Isak-less Newcastle still has options for goal contribution with Anthony Gordon, Murphy, and Bruno Guimarães (7.4,5.1, and 6.1 respectively), although Gordon is also a doubtful pick/