Gameweek 31 Prep — Gordon Explodes, Timber Doubt & The Transfers You Can't Ignore

0:00Here's what you need to know in the next 7 minutes to nail Game Week 31. Deadline is Friday the 20th of March at 6.30 in the evening, so let's get into it. Right, news time. First up, Timber picked up an injury in the Arsenal vs Everton match on Saturday. We recommended him as a buy just two days ago, so hold tight before acting. Get clarity on the extent of that before making any moves. Arsenal won 2-0 and kept a clean sheet, but Timber's availability for Game Week 31 is now a serious concern. Next, Jorgensen has an injury update floating around. Chelsea lost 1-0 to Newcastle, and with Liam Rossini's side keeping just one clean sheet in 14 league matches, Chelsea defensive assets are becoming very difficult to trust. Third, Gordon was described as magnificent in an out-of-position role for Newcastle as they beat Chelsea.

1:03He scored, got three bonus points, and is flooding the transfer market right now. We'll get to him properly in a moment. Finally, Gabrielle played the full 90 minutes in Arsenal's clean sheet win over Everton, continuing his brilliant season, but his expected points for Game Week 31 are showing a 0, which suggests a potential blank or rotation concern. Keep an eye on that before holding. Now let's talk transfers in. First up, Gordon, £7.2 million, £3.4% ownership. He scored and picked up three bonus points in Newcastle's 1-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday, playing out-of-position but looking absolutely electric. Newcastle now hosts Sunderland in Game Week 31, a fixture rated difficulty too at home. He's seen over 24,000 transfers in this Game Week alone.

2:03Five goals and four assists this season. Verdict, goodbye if you can fit him in. Second, Trufer, £4.6 million, £2.8% ownership. Bournemouth kept a clean sheet against Burnley on Saturday. Trufer played the full 90 minutes, picked up three bonus points and scored 11 points. Nine clean sheets this season at just £4.6 million is extraordinary value. Bournemouth face man United in Game Week 31, fixture difficulty three, and that's an attack that has been very inconsistent under Michael Carrick. His form rating is £7.2. Verdict, essential at that price. Third, T.O., £5.0 million, £4.5% ownership. Newcastle's centre-back played the full 90 minutes in their clean sheet win over Chelsea.

3:05Four goals from a central defender this season is remarkable, and at £5 million he offers attacking upside from set pieces, plus clean sheet potential. Newcastle versus Sunderland in Game Week 31 is a tasty fixture. Over 18,000 transfers in this game week. Verdict, good pick. Now the transfers out. First, James, £5.6 million, £8.6% ownership. Chelsea lost 1-0 to Newcastle, and James scored just two points. No clean sheet, no attacking returns, and Chelsea have kept just one clean sheet in 14 league matches. With Everton away in Game Week 31, fixture difficulty three, the defensive outlook isn't improving. His form is 4.0. Verdict, sell. Reinvest in Newcastle or Bournemouth assets.

4:06Second, Gabrielle, £7.2 million, £43.3% ownership. Look, he had a solid nine points against Everton with the clean sheet, but his expected points for Game Week 31 are showing a zero. If there's a blank or rotation risk coming, at 43% ownership, that's a major red flag you need to investigate. The DEF CON status mentioned in reports adds to the uncertainty. Verdict, hold for now, but monitor closely before the Friday deadline. Third, Timber, price around £5 million. We recommended him two days ago, but he's picked up an injury in the Arsenal vs Everton game. Until we get clarity, he could be a sell, if the injury is confirmed as significant. Do not rush, wait for the press conference updates before Game Week 31. Verdict, conditional sell depending on injury news.

5:09Now let's talk differentials. All under 10% ownership. Hill, £4.2 million, £7.7% ownership at Bournemouth. He's played the full 90 minutes again, kept a clean sheet, and scored eight points on Saturday. Six clean sheets this season and three assists. Bournemouth have that Game Week 31 fixture against Man United at home. Brilliant budget enabler. Maverapanos, £4.4 million, just 0.1% ownership at Westham. He scored in the one-all draw with Man City, finishing with 12 points including two bonus. Westham host Aston Villa in Game Week 31. fixture difficulty, four from Westham's perspective, but he clearly has goal threat from set pieces. Absolute wild card differential. Dunk, £4.5 million, 1% ownership at Brighton.

6:09Brighton beat Sunderland 1-0. Dunk played 90 minutes and scored 11 points with three bonus. Brighton now face Liverpool in Game Week 31. Tough a fixture, but Dunk's bonus point potential and set piece presence make him intriguing at this price. Captancy for Game Week 31. Gordon is the standout shout. Newcastle host Sunderland in a fixture rated difficulty too. Gordon is in electric form, playing with freedom, scoring goals, and the crowd will be behind them in the time where Darby. If you own him, he's your armband. If you don't, seriously consider it. The key tip this week. Before Friday's deadline, get clarity on the timber and yoghenson injury situations. Those two issues could free up serious budget to bring in the newcastle and Bournemouth assets we've highlighted today. Don't wait until Friday evening. Act smart, act early.

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