Best FPL Picks for GW 31
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A data-led shortlist of the best FPL picks, captaincy options and budget enablers for GW 31 based on internal projections.
GW 31 is headlined by B.Fernandes, projected at 5.86 points with elite security on minutes at xMins 86.9. This piece splits the top options into overall picks, captaincy calls and budget routes into the same projection set. The ordering follows internal rankings for this gameweek, keeping it practical for transfers and armband decisions.
Best FPL Picks
The top of the list leans heavily on midfielders projecting both returns and minutes, with Fulham supplying multiple names across positions. If you are building a core for the week, these are the highest projected total point options in order.
| # | Player | Team | Pts | xMins | G | A | CS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Fernandes | Man Utd | 5.86 | 86.9 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.25 |
| 2 | Wilson | Fulham | 5.16 | 82.5 | 0.33 | 0.27 | 0.40 |
| 3 | Gordon | Newcastle | 4.99 | 76.1 | 0.36 | 0.21 | 0.39 |
| 4 | Palmer | Chelsea | 4.84 | 80.4 | 0.33 | 0.23 | 0.31 |
| 5 | Andersen | Fulham | 4.71 | 85.1 | 0.04 | 0.07 | 0.39 |
| 6 | Raúl | Fulham | 4.59 | 71.7 | 0.48 | 0.13 | 0.41 |
| 7 | Anderson | Nott'm Forest | 4.55 | 85.5 | 0.06 | 0.14 | 0.24 |
| 8 | Mbeumo | Man Utd | 4.54 | 77.1 | 0.29 | 0.24 | 0.24 |
Best Captains
Captaincy is basically the same shortlist, but the separation is clearer at the top. B.Fernandes leads on raw points and minutes, while Wilson stays close enough to matter if you want a cheaper, high-projection alternative.
| # | Player | Team | Pts | xMins | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Fernandes | Man Utd | 5.86 | 86.9 | 0.33 | 0.34 |
| 2 | Wilson | Fulham | 5.16 | 82.5 | 0.33 | 0.27 |
| 3 | Gordon | Newcastle | 4.99 | 76.1 | 0.36 | 0.21 |
| 4 | Palmer | Chelsea | 4.84 | 80.4 | 0.33 | 0.23 |
| 5 | Andersen | Fulham | 4.71 | 85.1 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
Best Budget Picks
Budget value this week is defined by strong xMins at low cost, without giving up too much projected output. Wilson sits at 6.0 with a 5.16 projection, while Andersen at 4.5 brings a sturdy minutes profile at xMins 85.1.
| # | Player | Team | Price | Pts | xMins | G | A | CS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson | Fulham | 6.0 | 5.16 | 82.5 | 0.33 | 0.27 | 0.40 |
| 2 | Andersen | Fulham | 4.5 | 4.71 | 85.1 | 0.04 | 0.07 | 0.39 |
| 3 | Anderson | Nott'm Forest | 5.5 | 4.55 | 85.5 | 0.06 | 0.14 | 0.24 |
| 4 | Thiaw | Newcastle | 5.0 | 4.52 | 84.8 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.37 |
| 5 | Tete | Fulham | 4.5 | 4.45 | 82.2 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.40 |
The standout overall play for GW 31 is B.Fernandes, who also tops the captaincy board on projected points and xMins. For budget value, Wilson and Andersen are the cleanest ways into strong projections without paying premium prices.
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