Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are gearing up for Gameweek 32, with several exciting fixtures on the horizon. As we approach the business end of the season, every point is crucial in the quest for league supremacy. This week, we look at the weaknesses of two teams, Southampton and Nottingham Forest, and assess which players FPL managers should target to gain an advantage in their respective matches. Read on to find out more about the players that could deliver big points hauls in Gameweek 32.
In Gameweek 32 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Arsenal and Liverpool face off against Southampton and Nottingham Forest, respectively. While both home sides are expected to have no trouble winning, FPL managers may want to consider which players have the best chance of raking in points. Here, we examine three key weaknesses that Arsenal and Liverpool will aim to capitalize on in their fixtures.
Nottingham Forest’s left flank has been highly susceptible to attacks from opposition teams, and this could prove to be a fruitful avenue for Liverpool to exploit. Antony and Bertrand Traore had great success for Man Utd and Aston Villa in the past two Gameweeks, respectively. Full-backs Neco Williams and Harry Toffolo, who played horribly at Elland Road in Gameweek 29, were swapping between a narrow 4-3-1-2 formation to a 3-4-1-2 at Villa Park, which completely exposed their flanks. While Steve Cooper tried a back-three formation in their last match against Man Utd, Renan Lodi struggled to cope with Antony. Given the aforementioned factors, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are highly recommended for FPL managers this week.
Southampton, on the other hand, are highly vulnerable to set-pieces. Despite their rather decent form in the past few weeks, Southampton have given away the second-highest number of goals from set-pieces in the league so far. As such, Arsenal’s set-piece takers, like Granit Xhaka and Alexandre Lacazette, should be on FPL managers’ radars. Even in open play, Southampton are guilty of weakness at the back, with their two centre-backs, Jan Bednarek and Jannik Vestergaard, jointly conceding the most number of goals out of all central defenders in the league. As such, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal’s in-form striker, is another player FPL managers should consider for Gameweek 32.
In conclusion, Gameweek 32 presents a great opportunity for fantasy football managers to capitalize on the weaknesses in the Southampton and Nottingham Forest defense. By targeting their key vulnerabilities, managers can gain valuable points and climb up the rankings. It’s important, however, to approach this with caution and do your due diligence when making transfers and captaincy choices. As always, keep an eye on injury updates and form and trust your instincts. Good luck, and may your Gameweek 32 be filled with high-scoring players and big wins.
