Fantasy Football Gameweek 24: Buy, Sell, Injury Report

As we approach the Premier League’s 24th Fantasy Football Matchweek, scheduled from Saturday, January 31, to Monday, February 2, it will be important for FPL managers to strategize effectively to maximize their points.

Here are some FPL tips to help you make the right decisions for your squad.

Fantasy Football 24 Game Schedule

Fantasy Football deadline for Gameweek 24 is Saturday, January 31, 13:30 GMT

Saturday, January 31

• Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton (15:00 GMT)
• Leeds United vs Armory (15:00 GMT)
• Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Bournemouth (15:00 GMT)
• Chelsea vs West Ham United (17:30 GMT)
• Liverpool vs Newcastle United (20:00 GMT)

Sunday, January 25

• Aston Villa vs Brentford (14:00 GMT)
• Manchester United vs Fulham (14:00 GMT)
• Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace (14:00 GMT)
• Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City (16:30 GMT)

Monday, January 26

• Sunderland vs Burnley (20:00 GMT)

Injury Updates to Note

Patrick Dorgu, who is in his best form, is absent due to a hamstring injury, making him absent from Manchester United’s match against Fulham.

Also due to a hamstring injury, Ollie Watkins’ availability for Gameweek 24 has not been confirmed by Aston Villa. He suffered the injury on Thursday, January 29, in the Villans’ 3-2 Europa League win over RB Salzburg, which saw them finish second in the league table.

Another team to suffer an injury blow in the midweek game is Manchester City – Jeremy Doku is out with a calf injury.

On the other hand, Cole Palmer was back in action, coming on as a substitute in Chelsea’s 3-2 win over Napoli in the UEFA Champions League and automatically qualifying for the last 16. The forward is likely to start against West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Their rivals in London also had positive news. Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal will be able to call on William Saliba and Jurrien Timber against Leeds, after both missed the UCL clash.

Must-Have FPL Picks

Bouncing off a 3-2 win over Liverpool last weekend, Bournemouth will likely leave Wolverhampton with three points. Forward Evanilson (£7.0 million), midfielder Amine Adli (£5.4 million) and Lewis Cook (£4.9 million), and defender Senesi (£4.8 million) are all great Fantasy Football Matchweek 24 picks from The Cherries.

Michael Carrick has had a good start to his new role as interim head coach of Manchester United, beating Man City and Arsenal. The Red Devils’ next opponents are Fulham, and while many are skeptical about whether the momentum can carry over to weaker opponents, Carrick’s squad still provides a good FPL option – Bruno Fernandes (£9.5 million), Bryan Mbeumo (£8.3 million), Matheus Cunha (£8.0 million) and Casemiro (£5.5 million). The real question lies in how much you trust United and Carrick.

From the Aston Villa vs Brentford match, Bees striker Igor Thiago (£7.2 million) and Villa’s Morgan Rogers (£7.7 million) is a safe choice. Avoid defenders, as both teams are likely to score.

Erling Haaland (£15.0 million) was on target again with an early goal in City’s 2–0 win over Galatasaray in the final UCL league stage match. FPL managers who refuse to sell him – myself included – hope he carries that momentum into the Premier League. However, City does not have the best record against Tottenham. In their last four meetings, Spurs have beaten City three times with two clean sheets. Therefore, Tottenham defender Cristian Romero (£5.0 million) may be a better choice than Haaland.

Other must-have picks for Fantasy Football Matchweek 24 include Chelsea’s Joao Pedro (£7.2 million), Yasin Ayari from Brighton (£4.8 million) and Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest (£7.3 million).

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FPL Captain’s Choice

• Igor Thiago (Villa vs Brentford)
• Erling Haaland (Fame vs Manchester City)
• Bryan Mbeumo (Man Utd vs Fulham)

Strategic Considerations

Monitor Press Conferences: Last-minute injury updates and team news can significantly influence your decisions. Stay informed to make transfers on time.

By staying up to date with the latest news and being strategic in your Fantasy Football transfers and captain selection, you can face the challenges of Premier League Matchweek 23 and improve your FPL performance.

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Recording Date: 01.25.2026