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But scroll down and view our summary section to recap the best of Gianni Buttice's tips for FPL gameweek 31.

And it hasn't all been FPL chat today...

We've been reacting to the news that Kevin de Bruyne will leave Manchester City at the end of the season.

• De Bruyne's statement
• Man City's statement
• What has Pep said?

We've also been delving into the situation at Tottenham after their 1-0 defeat at Chelsea last night.

• 'My mistake was celebrating a goal' - Postecoglou
• Spurs heading for worst finish in over 20 years
• 'I'll probably watch less football after retiring' - Ange on VAR

Enjoy your weekend!

Here's what you need to know ahead of gameweek 31:

• This weekend's fixtures
• Which big names are unavailable this week?
• Who's a maybe to start?
• When is the next FPL deadline?
• Gianni's team for gameweek 31
• BBC Sport's FPL team of the week

Saturday

• Everton v Arsenal (12:30)
• Crystal Palace v Brighton (15:00)
• Ipswich v Wolves (15:00)
• West Ham v Bournemouth (15:00)
• Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest (17:30)

Sunday

• Brentford v Chelsea (14:00)
• Fulham v Liverpool (14:00)
• Tottenham v Southampton (14:00)
• Man Utd v Man City (16:30)

Monday

• Leicester v Newcastle (20:00)

Gianni Buttice, FPL expert and eight-time top-50k finisher, has been answering your gameweek 31 questions. Here are some of his top tips:

• Who to bring in to replace injured Gabriel?
• 'Isak and Marmoush my picks for Triple Captain'
• Top picks for a Gameweek 31 Wildcard
• Is Saka a must-have for the end of season?
• 'Salah is the best and a very risky sell'
• 'Gordon is a high risk selection'
• 'Murphy is an underrated FPL pick'
• Keep or sell Fernandes?
• 'Assistant Manager most powerful of FPL chips'

Right then, we've told Gianni to stand down and go and enjoy the rest of his sunny Friday.

A big thanks to him and a big thanks to you lot for getting involved. Absolutely superb from start to finish.

Before we love you and leave you - we'll recap the best of today's page to ensure you don't miss an FPL tip or trick.

Gianni Buttice
FPL expert and eight-time top-50k finisher

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FPL Keeper: I’m using Assistant Manager chip on GW31-33. Who is the best set-and-forget manager for all three? Or would you switch it over the three weeks, and who?

Gianni: A few are on the AM chip during GW31-33! its all about the bonus for me but the earlier question on the AM chip with where he was at having already used it made me suggest a safer route but from scratch this week, I would go risky!

I think the value in this chip is being able to roll the dice and chase the big points by not backing a safe manager with easier fixtures. Earlier this season I gained 56 points from the chip which makes it the most powerful in the game.

Oliver Glasner has already proved to be a good Assistant Manager who can activate the 10-win bonus points by causing an upset and beating a team at least five places above him in the league table.

If you’re looking for a set-and-forget option for the three active weeks, then the Frenchman would be my pick. As things stand in three of the five games (against Manchester City, Newcastle and Arsenal) across the three gameweeks, Glasner has the chance of hitting big returns by achieving the 10 win or the 5 draw bonus.

An alternative strategy would be to back Eddie Howe in gameweek 31 and 32 before shifting to Glasner in 33. Whilst bonus can’t be reached for Howe, the 6 point wins and the extra points for goals and clean sheets could accumulate nicely away to Leicester and then for the home double against Manchester United and Crystal Palace.

Moving then to Glasner (and using up your weekly free transfer) for a double against Bournemouth and Arsenal with a shot at bonus points.

Gianni Buttice
FPL expert and eight-time top-50k finisher

Scotty D: Hi - I'm in a FF Draft League and play Isak this week. Only Newcastle players available are Gordon, Barnes, Joelinton and Bruno G. Would you match up or look elsewhere? Thanks.

Gianni: Hey Scotty, I’ve really enjoyed playing draft this season so this is good to hear.

Countering Isak is a good approach and all Newcastle attackers come with attractive upside this week. Harvey Barnes should start against his old club because Anthony Gordon hasn’t trained fully yet according to Howe so whilst I really like him for the double, I think reduced minutes are likely on Monday night.

Joelinton is also a doubt and never strikes me as the best FPL asset knowing our currency is goals and assists.

Gianni Buttice
FPL expert and eight-time top-50k finisher

If you're wildcarding this week, this is the team I'd go with, selected with my current team budget (so some players might cost a bit more for you if bringing them in for the first time).

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Gianni's optimal wildcard team you ask?

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FPL expert and eight-time top-50k finisher

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Daniel Lezano: Assistant manager query - I had Pep this week - do I swap for Newcastle’s Howe to take advantage of the Leicester match this week and DGW the following, or go for Brentford’s Frank for the league bonus then swap for Howe. Desperate to bring in Saka and avoid -4 hence the transfer dilemma.

Gianni: Now you’ve banked your Pep points, I would consider using a transfer on the Assistant Manager. This chip is the most powerful in the game and comes with a huge ceiling if bonus can be unlocked.

However, if you plan to move to Eddie Howe in GW31, I would consider saving the transfer next week, using it on your XI (Saka next week) and go straight to Eddie Howe for Leicester away.

Bonus opportunities have been my preferred route but given where you’re at I would be happy backing Howe with three very winnable games in the next two gameweeks.

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FPL expert and eight-time top-50k finisher

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Anon: I'm on my Wildcard this week. Would you recommend keeping Bruno Fernandes or selling him?

Gianni: 46 points in gameweek 26-29 were huge for Bruno Fernandes owners but we have to consider his opponents.

In those four games he faced “easier ” opponents in Leicester, Ipswich Town and Everton and he’s very much a fixtures pick for me, knowing Manchester United’s recent struggles.

Given his tough run of games on the horizon I would avoid him on wildcard and opt for Bukayo Saka or Cole Palmer if funds allow.

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In terms of the overall BBC Sport league we have three of the best players in the world vying for the title - Dan Galstaun is currently 3rd in the world and leads our league on 2221 points, but Year 11 student Charlie Shepherd is only 10 points behind on 2211 with Max Littleproud on 2206.

The Fantasy 606 podcast comes out every Wednesday on BBC Sounds and is also available via your other podcast providers.

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Gianni Buttice
FPL expert and eight-time top-50k finisher

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Luke, Northumberland: Is Jacob Murphy worth a punt?

Gianni: Long story short but until Erling Haaland got injured last week, I was planning to buy Jacob Murphy. With five goals and nine league assists his numbers have been impressive for a midfield enabler.

He’s played his way in to the Newcastle starting line-up this season and become an underrated FPL pick. His chemistry with Alexander Isak is evident and ahead of a good fixture run, he’s a good buy.

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FPL expert and eight-time top-50k finisher

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David in Maspalomas: Forced to use my Wildcard this week, with injuries to Gabriel, Alexander-Arnold & Georginio, Keeping faith with my Palace trio though, as they have 2 double gameweeks coming up. Thoughts?

Gianni: Damn, that’s unlucky with injuries and it feels like the right time for you to pull the trigger. The core of the team is very similar to my Wildcard draft. I would try and get another Newcastle player or two in as they’re looking really sharp at the moment and have so much to play for in the run in.

Anthony Gordon is high risk but you could bench him this weekend and he should be available for double gameweek 32, if not Jacob Murphy is an excellent enabler who I prefer to Morgan Gibbs-White.

Alistair Bruce-Ball
Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live

Chris Sutton has the lovely differential option of giving Dominic Solanke the captain’s armband for Tottenham’s game at home to Southampton in gameweek 31.

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Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live

We have an epic title race on our hands on the Fantasy 606 podcast this season with just 18 points separating the listeners, Statman Dave and myself as we head into gameweek 31

Chris Sutton is a little off the pace having opted for his usual brand of maverick management which always wins him plenty of admirers but precious little silverware.

Our listeners have combined superbly this season given that their team is managed by a different listener every week who comes on the podcast and makes all the decisions - transfers, selection, captaincy and whether to use a chip or not.

If you want to take on that enormous responsibility and try and take the listeners to a glorious title win this season then please send us an e-mail on fantasy606@bbc.co.uk

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Everton striker Beto has had seven big chances in his past five games - converting just one for a goal.

Owners, you have been very unlucky. At £5m he is a good budget enabler and maybe worth keeping - although Everton face Arsenal, Forest, Manchester City and Chelsea next.

Gianni Buttice
FPL expert and eight-time top-50k finisher

Anon: Hi Gianni! I'm off on Easter holidays with the family tonight. If I had to set and forget a captain for the next two or three gameweeks who should it be? Cheers!

Gianni: Fair play for switching off from FPL when on holiday - I sometimes wish I could do the same!

Alexander Isak would be my go-to. He has the double next week and if fit will be captained by the majority of the game. He’s likely to be my captain this week too with a trip to Leicester. I would vice-captain Mohamed Salah just in case Isak doesn’t make it for Monday night’s game. Enjoy the trip with the family.

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FPL expert and eight-time top-50k finisher

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Liz: Should we be keeping Mo Salah until the end or jettison him during the double gameweeks for players who are playing twice?

Gianni: Hey Liz, us FPL managers do love a double gameweek and the rewards are often there for us but Mohamed Salah is the best player in the game and a very risky sell. He has 309 points this season with the next best players on 187 in Cole Palmer and Bryan Mbeumo. Single or double, he’s a lock in my team.

Although for those happy to back against the template, it’s worth noting there are more obvious captains than Salah in for the majority of the run in as Liverpool don’t have the benefit of a double gameweeks.

Some will ask "Is Salah worth the spend if you’re not going to captain him?” but I would argue that with injuries to the likes of Erling Haaland, Gabriel and Trent Alexander-Arnold, FPL managers aren’t too tight for funds at the moment.

Cole Palmer’s xG in his past five games is 3.0 – yet he hasn’t scored.

Surely the Chelsea talisman is due a haul?

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