Best GW32 FPL Players to Target 🎯

Deadline: Friday 10 April, 17:30 BST

GW32 is a beauty on paper. Three of the five top fixtures carry an FDR of 2 for the home or travelling side, headline assets are fully fit, and Bruno Fernandes is sitting on an EP of 11.5 — the highest of any player in the game right now. If you're planning your transfers or chasing a rank surge, this guide breaks down every player worth targeting from route one through differential.

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📅 GW32 Fixture Landscape

Before diving in, here's a snapshot of every GW32 fixture with FDR ratings:

Home Team	FDR	Away Team	FDR	Kick-off (UTC)
West Ham	2	Wolves	2	Fri 10 Apr, 19:00
Arsenal	3	Bournemouth	5	Sat 11 Apr, 11:30
Brentford	3	Everton	4	Sat 11 Apr, 14:00
Burnley	3	Brighton	2	Sat 11 Apr, 14:00
Liverpool	2	Fulham	4	Sat 11 Apr, 16:30
Crystal Palace	3	Newcastle	3	Sun 12 Apr, 13:00
Nott'm Forest	3	Aston Villa	3	Sun 12 Apr, 13:00
Sunderland	3	Spurs	4	Sun 12 Apr, 13:00
Chelsea	4	Man City	4	Sun 12 Apr, 15:30
Man Utd	2	Leeds	4	Mon 13 Apr, 19:00

The standout fixtures: Man Utd (H, FDR:2), Liverpool (H, FDR:2), West Ham (H, FDR:2), and Brighton (A, FDR:2). These four gameweek gifts are where the biggest points potential sits.

💎 Premium Picks (£9m+)

1. Bruno Fernandes — Man Utd (H vs Leeds) | £10.3m

Bruno Fernandes

The Unmissable | EP: 11.5 | Form: 11.0 | 44.3% TSB

There's form, and then there's Bruno Fernandes. At the time of writing his projected EP of 11.5 is the highest in the entire FPL game — over three points clear of the next midfielder. He's averaging 11.0 points per game across his last five appearances and has accumulated 8 goals and 17 assists (25 goal involvements) in 2,435 minutes this season. Man Utd host Leeds (FDR 2) on Monday 13 April and this is as routine a home fixture as the calendar offers.

Key stats:

189 total points — the highest-scoring midfielder in FPL 2025/26
10.32 xG + 9.03 xA = 19.35 xGI this season (elite creation numbers)
6.8 PPG (season average) rising to 11.0 in current form
Free captain choice if you own him

Verdict: Transfer him in if you haven't already. Captaining him in GW32 is the consensus call. View Bruno Fernandes' full profile

2. Bukayo Saka — Arsenal (H vs Bournemouth) | £9.8m

Bukayo Saka

Arsenal's Talisman | EP: 5.7 | Form: 4.7 | 8.0% TSB

Saka (£9.8m) is available (status: a) and lines up for a home tie against Bournemouth, who ship a stinging FDR of 5 for this away trip. His 6 goals and 8 assists in 1,995 minutes represent class-level production, and his 6.99 xG + 5.75 xA tells you the underlying numbers back up every return. Ownership sits at just 8.0% — unusual for a player of his calibre — making him a live differential against high-ownership rivals.

Key stats:

133 total points | 6G 8A | 10 clean sheets
5.7 EP for a fixture rated 3 at home (very attractive)
Low 8.0% ownership = massive differential upside
One of only two Arsenal midfielders with a full green light for GW32

Verdict: Excellent differential if you're chasing green arrows. Easy hold if you already own him. Saka's stats & fixtures

3. Hugo Ekitike — Liverpool (H vs Fulham) | £9.3m

Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool's Main Man | EP: 5.3 | Form: 4.8 | 35.5% TSB

Ekitike has settled brilliantly at Liverpool since his arrival, notching 11 goals and 4 assists in 1,797 minutes. His underlying numbers are impressive (10.10 xG) and Liverpool face Fulham at Anfield — an FDR 2 fixture. At £9.3m with 35.5% TSB he's not a differential, but he's a must-own for the fixture alone. The concern is a modest recent dip in form (4.8), but Liverpool's home record and Fulham's poor away output should get him back on track.

Key stats:

125 total points | 11G 4A in fewer than 1,800 minutes
10.10 xG — elite striker-level shot quality
Liverpool (H) vs Fulham (FDR 2) — as good as it gets
7 clean sheets — bonus point potential from defensive setup

Verdict: Solid premium hold going into GW32. Worth bringing in if you're without Liverpool coverage. Ekitike's full profile

⚡ Mid-Range Targets (£6m–£8.9m)

4. Mateus Cunha — Man Utd (H vs Leeds) | £8.0m

Mateus Cunha

EP: 5.7 | Form: 5.2 | 8.3% TSB

Cunha is the cheaper route into Man Utd's excellent GW32 fixture. At £8.0m he costs £2.3m less than Fernandes while sharing the same FDR 2 home tie against Leeds. His season tally of 7 goals and 4 assists in 2,068 minutes demonstrates consistent attacking output, backed by 5.80 xG and 2.65 xA. With a 5.7 EP and form of 5.2, he's an excellent mid-price option and a natural pairing with Fernandes in a two-premium Man Utd setup.

Key stats:

117 total points | 7G 4A this season
5.7 EP = same as Saka for a budget-friendlier price
8.3% TSB — under-owned relative to his output
Man Utd vs Leeds (H, FDR 2) on Monday evening

Verdict: Underpriced and well-positioned. A solid upgrade target who unlocks budget flexibility. Cunha's profile

5. Dominik Szoboszlai — Liverpool (H vs Fulham) | £7.0m

Dominik Szoboszlai

EP: 6.3 | Form: 5.8 | 14.0% TSB

Szoboszlai is having a quietly impressive season — 5 goals and 3 assists in 2,602 minutes, with 5.18 xA pointing to strong underlying creative output. He starts regularly for Liverpool and at £7.0m with a 6.3 EP against Fulham at home (FDR 2), he's one of the best mid-price picks in the game this week. Unlike Ekitike, he qualifies as a midfielder, giving you access from a budget that can unlock premiums elsewhere.

Key stats:

123 total points | 5G 3A | 8 clean sheets
6.3 EP — highest among Liverpool midfielders
5.18 xA — elite chance creation from deep
14.0% TSB = affordable differential at mid-price

Verdict: Great value Liverpool exposure at a sensible price. Use our transfer planner to fit him in. Szoboszlai's full stats

6. Jarrod Bowen — West Ham (H vs Wolves) | £7.5m

Jarrod Bowen

EP: 5.3 | Form: 4.8 | 8.8% TSB

8 goals and 7 assists in 2,779 minutes — Bowen is the most reliable attacker at West Ham and faces Wolves at home (FDR 2) in Friday's early kick-off. His 4.6 PPG is solid for a forward/winger, and at £7.5m he represents genuine mid-range value. 8.8% ownership keeps him partially differential while still being a mainstream target.

Key stats:

143 total points | 8G 7A | 2,779 minutes played (virtually ever-present)
6.17 xG + 4.02 xA = 10.19 xGI — consistent output
West Ham (H) vs Wolves (FDR 2) | early Friday kick-off
First pick for captaincy in this price bracket if you don't own Fernandes

Verdict: Reliable mid-price attacker with one of the week's best fixtures. Bowen's profile

💰 Budget Gems (Under £6m)

7. Danny Welbeck — Brighton (@ Burnley) | £6.2m

Danny Welbeck

EP: 6.5 | Form: 6.0 | 4.9% TSB — The Differential of the Week

Stop scrolling. £6.2m, 6.5 EP, 6.0 form, and only 4.9% ownership — Welbeck is the standout differential of GW32. Brighton travel to Burnley with an away FDR of 2 (Burnley have FDR 3 at home), and Welbeck has silently accumulated 12 goals in just 1,817 minutes this season — one every 151 minutes. His 10.28 xG backs up every single one of those returns.

If you need differentials to climb the table, Welbeck in your front line for GW32 is the move.

Key stats:

12 goals in 1,817 minutes = exceptional goal rate
10.28 xG — elite striker-quality shots
Only 4.9% TSB — massive green arrow potential
6.5 EP at just £6.2m = best EP-per-pound ratio of any forward

Verdict: Best budget pick of the week. Bold move, high upside. Grab him. Welbeck's stats

8. Casemiro — Man Utd (H vs Leeds) | £5.7m

Casemiro

EP: 5.3 | Form: 4.8 | 3.2% TSB

Casemiro is FPL's most underrated budget midfielder. 7 goals and 4 assists in 2,135 minutes — an attacking return rate you wouldn't expect from a defensive midfielder — plus 4.66 xG and 2.92 xA pointing to consistently dangerous set-piece involvement. At £5.7m with only 3.2% ownership and a Man Utd home fixture rated FDR 2, the upside is enormous.

Key stats:

134 total points | 7G 4A | 2,135 minutes
5.3 EP at just £5.7m = brilliant value
3.2% TSB — maximum rank-boost potential if he scores or assists
Co-exists perfectly with Fernandes and Cunha in a Man Utd triple-up

Verdict: Ultimate differential for GW32. Mini-league breaker material if Man Utd put Leeds to the sword. Casemiro's full profile

9. Jan Paul van Hecke — Brighton (@ Burnley) | £4.5m

Jan Paul van Hecke

EP: 5.3 | Form: 4.8 | 5.1% TSB

At only £4.5m, Van Hecke is sensational budget value. 3 goals and 2 assists for a centre-back, 120 total points, and an FDR 2 away trip to Burnley — this is the budget defender that frees up cash for your premiums. Brighton's defence has been solid and Burnley create very little at home, making this a legitimate clean sheet candidate with bonus point upside.

Key stats:

120 total points | 3G 2A (exceptional for a CB)
5.3 EP at just £4.5m — best EP:price ratio among defenders
Brighton @ Burnley (FDR 2) — strong clean sheet odds
Frees up £3–4m compared to Arsenal or Liverpool defenders

Verdict: Best cheap defender in GW32. Use those savings to go to town in attack. Van Hecke's stats

⚠️ Watch and Wait — Gabriel (Arsenal)

Gabriel

Gabriel (Arsenal DEF, £7.2m, EP: 8.0) is currently listed as a DOUBT (status: d) and carries the joint-highest FPL-assigned EP this week at 8.0. If he's passed fit his floor is massive — 14 clean sheets, 3 goals, 4 assists, and 173 total points. Keep a very close eye on the team news ahead of Friday's 17:30 deadline. If he's declared fit, he immediately becomes a priority transfer target.

Similarly, Jurrien Timber (£6.3m, EP: 6.2, status: d) is a doubt — wait for the final injury update before bringing either Arsenal defender in.

📊 GW32 Targets Summary Table

Player	Team	Pos	Price	TSB	EP	Form	Season Pts	G/A	Status
Bruno Fernandes	Man Utd	MID	£10.3m	44.3%	11.5	11.0	189	8/17	✅
Gabriel	Arsenal	DEF	£7.2m	43.1%	8.0	9.7	173	3/4	⚠️ Doubt
Welbeck	Brighton	FWD	£6.2m	4.9%	6.5	6.0	106	12/0	✅
Szoboszlai	Liverpool	MID	£7.0m	14.0%	6.3	5.8	123	5/3	✅
Raya	Arsenal	GKP	£6.0m	34.6%	6.7	5.7	129	—	✅
Saka	Arsenal	MID	£9.8m	8.0%	5.7	4.7	133	6/8	✅
Cunha	Man Utd	MID	£8.0m	8.3%	5.7	5.2	117	7/4	✅
Bowen	West Ham	FWD	£7.5m	8.8%	5.3	4.8	143	8/7	✅
Ekitike	Liverpool	FWD	£9.3m	35.5%	5.3	4.8	125	11/4	✅
Casemiro	Man Utd	MID	£5.7m	3.2%	5.3	4.8	134	7/4	✅
Van Hecke	Brighton	DEF	£4.5m	5.1%	5.3	4.8	120	3/2	✅

🏆 Final Verdict

Must Own:

🔴 Bruno Fernandes — EP 11.5 with Man Utd H vs Leeds is unmissable. He's your captain.
🟡 Danny Welbeck — 4.9% ownership and a genuinely elite EP-per-pound return. Best differential of the week.

Strong Holds / Bring In:

🔵 Szoboszlai (Liverpool H, FDR 2) — affordable, form-backed, excellent fixture
🔵 Cunha (Man Utd H, FDR 2) — cheaper Fernandes pairing with genuine goal threat
🟡 Casemiro (Man Utd H, FDR 2, 3.2% TSB) — mini-league breaker with low cost

Worth Monitoring:

⚠️ Gabriel — check fitness updates by Thurs/Fri. If fit, he's a top-5 target.

Fixture Summary: Man Utd (H vs Leeds), Liverpool (H vs Fulham), and Brighton (@ Burnley) carry the best attack-friendly setups of the week. Target assets from those three clubs first.

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