FPL Managers Eye Double Gameweek 32 for Major Scoring Opportunities

London, England — Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are gearing up for a pivotal Double Gameweek 32 (DGW32) scheduled for Saturday, April 12. Newcastle United and Crystal Palace will both play two matches, providing players from these clubs additional chances to score valuable points.

The FPL Scout has identified five standout players expected to perform well during this double round. Key figures include Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, priced at £9.5 million, and Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta at £7.7 million, both recommended for captaincy due to their favorable fixtures. The attention to these assets underlines the potential for remarkable returns next weekend.

This weekend’s deadline is set for 11:00 BST, prompting managers to finalize their line-ups amid a plethora of options offered by both teams. Newcastle’s fixtures involve home games against Manchester United and Crystal Palace, while Palace will be challenged on the road in two matches. This dual opportunity allows managers to maximize their points, particularly through strategic chip usage.

“Double Gameweeks provide a fantastic chance to leverage the chips effectively, particularly the Bench Boost and Triple Captain,” said FPL analyst Kelly Somers. “It’s crucial to plan which chips to activate and when, especially with the upcoming Blank Gameweek 34 looming.”

FPL expert Ben Crabtree highlighted his own approach, revealing that his 15-man squad is built to capitalize on the two upcoming Double Gameweeks. “After closely monitoring player performance and fixture schedules, I feel confident that my selections will yield significant returns,” he stated.

Monitoring team news will be essential, as Anthony Gordon of Newcastle is listed as doubtful due to a prior injury suffered during international duty. Manager Eddie Howe’s comments during the pre-match press conference will be crucial in determining Gordon’s availability, which could influence other players’ prospects, including Harvey Barnes, who has stepped up in Gordon’s absence.

Crystal Palace’s starting players provide multiple avenues of potential return. Eberechi Eze, with a current market price of £6.8 million, has shown a strong points-per-start average away from home, placing him on the radar of many managers.

The potential for maximizing chip usage, especially the Assistant Manager chip across Gameweeks 31 to 33, is highlighted by the Scout panel. This chip not only can yield additional points for wins against higher-placed teams but also strategically manages players during the season’s critical run-in.

As managers set up for DGW32, injuries and fixture changes from the FA Cup semi-finals add an unexpected layer of complexity. Notably, Manchester City’s matchup against Aston Villa and Arsenal facing Newcastle has shifted to DGW33, complicating schedules as four teams (Arsenal, Villa, Crystal Palace, and Manchester City) will not play in BGW34.

“With so many teams not playing next weekend, it becomes crucial to position my team now for future rounds,” said manager and FPL enthusiast Pras. “Using the Free Hit chip wisely in a Blank Gameweek will help balance the squad and prevent zero scores.”

As DGW32 approaches, players like Jacob Murphy of Newcastle, who has scored twice in his last league match against Leicester, have gained popularity among FPL managers. With over 300,000 new owners, his price point at £5.1 million may secure him a spot on multiple rosters this week.

The stakes are high, as the top-performing players can greatly impact overall standings. FPL managers will need to keep a close eye on not only their own selections but also how well their anticipated player picks perform in a busy weekend filled with potential scoring opportunities.