Fantasy Football Matchweek 32: Buy, Sell, Injury Report

The Premier League resumes on Friday, April 10, and Fantasy Premier League managers have until 18:30 GMT that evening to finalise their squads for double Gameweek 32, the first action after the season’s final international break. With rotation risks easing and several high-profile names either returning or ruled out, the stage is set for shrewd transfers and captaincy calls that could define the run-in.

Injury Desk: Gunners’ cavalry returns, Saka still sidelined Arsenal provided the break’s biggest talking point when a full XI of players withdrew from national-team duty. The majority have since proved their fitness in FA Cup and Champions League minutes, yet Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Jurrien Timber and Piero Hincapie remain unavailable. Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye picked up a foot problem while away but is expected to be passed fit for the visit of Brentford.

Ban Watch: Fernández sits out Chelsea’s crunch clash Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández will watch Sunday’s meeting with Manchester City from the stands after being sanctioned for comments made in an interview during the break. His absence leaves a creative void for Liam Rosenior’s side, while Pep Guardiola’s team—unbeaten against Chelsea since the 2021 Champions League final—will look to Erling Haaland (£14.4m) to capitalise. The Norwegian comes into the match off an FA Cup hat-trick against Liverpool and is the standout captaincy option.

Differential Watch: Semenyo surging Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo (£8.2m) also tormented Liverpool with a goal and an assist and now faces another inconsistent back-line, making the winger a strong differential at modest mid-range cost.

Old Trafford angle: Leeds test offers promise Manchester United’s meeting with Leeds gives Bruno Fernandes (£10.3m) another chance to extend his hot streak—the Portuguese was crowned March Player of the Month and has averaged more touches in the final third than any midfielder over that period. Fellow Red Devils Casemiro (£5.7m) and loan-linked Benjamin Sesko (£7.4m) offer budget-friendly routes into the fixture, while Wolves’ Matheus Cunha (£8.0m) continues to provide goals and creativity at a still-reasonable price.

Stadium of Light showdown: Sunderland’s value bin Sunderland sit 11th and host a Tottenham side languishing in 17th, making the Black Cats fertile ground for bargain hunting. Defenders Nordi Mukiele (£4.5m) and Omar Alderete (£4.1m) have kept three clean sheets in the last five, while midfielders Chemsdine Talbi (£4.9m) and Granit Xhaka (£5.1m) offer set-piece threat. Up top, Brian Brobbey (£5.3m) has four goals in his last six league starts and costs little more than many bench fodder forwards.

Set-and-forget staples Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon (£7.4m) has averaged 6.8 points per home match this season and faces a Sheffield United side that has conceded a league-high 65 goals. Brentford’s Michael Kayode (£4.6m) has locked down the right-back slot at a bargain price, while teammate Igor Thiago (£7.3m) has scored in three of his last four, providing a cut-price route into the Bees’ attack.

Press-conference protocol With European fatigue and late fitness tests inevitable, monitoring manager briefings on Thursday and Friday is critical. A single update can flip a transfer target into a trap, so keep at least one free transfer spare beyond deadline night.

Navigate the double, capitalise on the form players, and Gameweek 32 can set the platform for a strong season finish.

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