GW31 -- HoF Review
TLDR
- Bruno Fernandes maintains 100% starter ownership and sees captaincy spike to 84% (+4), cementing his elite status
- Arsenal assets suffer mass exodus - Gabriel completely dropped from 98% ownership, Raya also binned by all 50 managers
- Harry Wilson emerges as surprise captain pick for 16% of managers despite being overlooked in GW30
- Haaland completely benched after 84% ownership in GW29, highlighting fixture-driven rotation strategies
- Zero chip usage suggests managers saving ammunition for Double Gameweeks or final stretch
Top 3 Starters by Gameweek
Bruno Fernandes continues his remarkable streak as the only 100% owned player across five gameweeks, joined this week by Joelinton who achieves perfect ownership for the first time. The consensus has shifted dramatically from Arsenal-heavy lineups, with Gabriel dropping from 98% to 0% ownership in a single gameweek. Newcastle assets dominate the new picks with Dúbravka (+35) and Gordon (+21) seeing massive increases, while Wilson’s rise from 40% to 76% ownership signals strong fixture appeal. The elite managers are clearly prioritizing form and fixtures over brand names, with Van Dijk (78%) rounding out the top three as the defensive anchor.
| gw | Top1 | Top2 | Top3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Bruno Borges Fernandes (50, 100.0%) | Erling Haaland (49, 98.0%) | Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães (49, 98.0%) |
| 28 | Bruno Borges Fernandes (50, 100.0%) | Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães (49, 98.0%) | Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues (48, 96.0%) |
| 29 | Bruno Borges Fernandes (50, 100.0%) | Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães (49, 98.0%) | Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues (48, 96.0%) |
| 30 | Bruno Borges Fernandes (50, 100.0%) | Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães (49, 98.0%) | Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues (48, 96.0%) |
| 31 | Bruno Borges Fernandes (50, 100.0%) | Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues (50, 100.0%) | Virgil van Dijk (39, 78.0%) |
Top 3 Captains by Gameweek
Bruno Fernandes has established captain dominance with 84% backing, up from 76% in GW30, representing the highest single-gameweek concentration outside of Haaland’s peak weeks. The Norwegian striker’s complete absence from captain picks marks a stunning reversal from his 84% captaincy just two gameweeks ago, demonstrating how quickly elite managers pivot based on fixtures. Harry Wilson’s emergence as the second choice (16%) is particularly noteworthy given he received zero captain votes in GW30, suggesting late-breaking conviction around his potential. The captain landscape shows increasing consolidation around Bruno, with no other viable third option emerging beyond Wilson’s speculative punt.
| gw | Top1 | Top2 | Top3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Erling Haaland (40, 80.0%) | Cole Palmer (6, 12.0%) | Bruno Borges Fernandes (1, 2.0%) |
| 28 | Erling Haaland (29, 58.0%) | Bruno Borges Fernandes (20, 40.0%) | Hugo Ekitiké (1, 2.0%) |
| 29 | Erling Haaland (42, 84.0%) | Bruno Borges Fernandes (4, 8.0%) | Antoine Semenyo (2, 4.0%) |
| 30 | Bruno Borges Fernandes (38, 76.0%) | Mohamed Salah (5, 10.0%) | Erling Haaland (4, 8.0%) |
| 31 | Bruno Borges Fernandes (42, 84.0%) | Harry Wilson (8, 16.0%) | None |
Latest GW31 vs GW30 — Starters deltas (by unique teams)
The most striking movement is the complete Arsenal clearout, with Gabriel (-49) and Raya (-33) seeing universal exits after weeks of high ownership, signaling fixture concerns or form worries. Newcastle assets dominate the inbound transfers with Dúbravka (+35) and Gordon (+21) leading the charge, likely driven by favorable upcoming fixtures and strong recent performances. Haaland’s complete benching by all 50 managers represents one of the most dramatic elite consensus shifts of the season, moving from 84% ownership to zero in just two gameweeks. The transfer patterns suggest a clear pivot toward value picks and fixture-friendly options, with Wilson’s +18 rise indicating managers are hunting for differential captaincy options in favorable matchups.
Subbed IN (biggest increases)
| player | latest | prev | delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Dúbravka | 36 | 1 | 35 |
| Joachim Andersen | 35 | 5 | 30 |
| Malick Thiaw | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Anthony Gordon | 23 | 2 | 21 |
| Harry Wilson | 38 | 20 | 18 |
Subbed OUT (biggest decreases)
| player | latest | prev | delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães | 0 | 49 | -49 |
| Erling Haaland | 0 | 42 | -42 |
| David Raya Martín | 0 | 33 | -33 |
| Jurriën Timber | 0 | 20 | -20 |
| Declan Rice | 0 | 18 | -18 |
Latest GW31 vs GW30 — Captains deltas (by unique teams)
More captained
| player | latest | prev | delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Wilson | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Bruno Borges Fernandes | 42 | 38 | 4 |
Less captained
| player | latest | prev | delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah | 0 | 5 | -5 |
| Erling Haaland | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Hugo Ekitiké | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues | 0 | 1 | -1 |
