Mohamed Salah stands as an FPL legend, though this current season has presented challenges for the Liverpool forward.
Greetings once more to FPL for Gameweek 30. Gameweek 29 proved intense – with significant shifts in rankings, substantial returns for some, and disappointment for others. If you were among the fortunate, savor the moment. If not, do not despair. With a blank Gameweek 31 approaching swiftly, this week presents an excellent opportunity to recalibrate, capitalize on current performance and upcoming matches, and re-invest in crucial players capable of guiding your squad through this turbulent period.
João Pedro (7.7m)
Pedro stands as the trending selection of the week, and for once, it’s difficult to dispute his inclusion. He has secured points in every match since Gameweek 22 with only one exception, exhibiting the steady performance sought by FPL strategists from a moderately valued attacker. Admittedly, some of those points have emerged through earned penalties, tap-ins, and some favorable circumstances, yet the fundamental truth is clear: he continues to find the net. A home match against Newcastle in Gameweek 30 presents an entirely suitable match-up for a currently performing Chelsea offense, and with an away game at Everton in blank Gameweek 31, he even emerges as a legitimate captaincy contender when many teams will be thinly spread. If you haven’t brought him in yet, you’re lacking further justification.
Mohamed Salah (14.0m)
Salah has re-entered discussions at an inconvenient moment for our anxieties but ideal for potential gains. He still doesn’t operate at the extraordinary, historic performance benchmarks of the past, and his valuation remains substantial, yet two goals in his last three outings serve as a testament to his unparalleled potential when in form. Facing Tottenham at home this week – a side liberally conceding significant scoring opportunities, especially to players operating on the right flank, having allowed right wingers to achieve two double-digit point totals within a fortnight – followed by an unstructured, unpredictable away match against Brighton, presents a clear chance. To achieve this, most managers will need to relinquish Erling Haaland, particularly given City’s absence in Gameweek 31. This is a two-week, bold, speculative maneuver with significant potential gains – the type of move that determines success (or failure) in mini-leagues. Demands courage.
Marcus Tavernier (5.3m)
Tavernier appears to be one of those selections where perseverance will yield substantial benefits. Against Brentford in Gameweek 29, he remarkably failed to register any points, even after recording 1.37 expected goal involvement, striking the frame of the goal on two occasions, and participating in set-piece duties and penalty responsibilities. Such a degree of participation typically results in significant point totals over an extended period. A home match against Burnley this week is the fixture you should prioritize, and even the journey to Manchester United in blank Gameweek 31 need not concern you, considering their continued defensive vulnerabilities. With approximately 1.7% ownership, Tavernier is ideally positioned as a brief, unique selection, supported by his statistics.
Morgan Gibbs‑White (7.3m)
Should Nottingham Forest aim to avoid relegation, their forthcoming two fixtures are critically important – and Gibbs‑White will be pivotal to their efforts. A home match against Fulham in Gameweek 30, followed by a crucial, potentially season-shaping away game at Spurs, provide precisely the sort of demanding contests where his impact is most apparent. He serves as their key figure, involved in numerous dead-ball situations, and is their go-to individual for moments of inspiration. With an ownership below 4%, he represents an archetypal selection combining observed quality with advantageous circumstances: propelling the squad ahead, integral to their offensive plays, and possessing sufficient inventiveness to thrive if Forest perform well. Regarding unique player choices, he ranks among the foremost considerations for this sequence of games.
Bruno Fernandes (10.1m)
Bruno Fernandes is once again firmly in the realm of an obvious choice. Over the past six matches, he has amassed 28 key passes – surpassing all others in the division – and his inherent inventive play is exceptionally high. His eight points from the previous outing candidly spoke more to his team-mates’ fortune than his own; had his colleagues converted chances competently, he would have secured a colossal point total. Unaffected by opponent difficulty, responsible for penalties, most dead-ball situations, and consistently attracting bonus points during United victories, he stands as a viable captain choice nearly every matchday. An upcoming three-game run featuring Aston Villa at home, Bournemouth away, then Leeds at Old Trafford aligns ideally with his strengths as United strive intensely for a Champions League qualification berth. If you’re still without him, you’re taking a considerable risk.