FPL Gameweek 31: The best forwards to sign

Martial and Jesus are two contrasting options this week
Martial and Jesus are two contrasting options this week / Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA / Contributor / David Price / Contributor
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Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 31 is nearly upon us and FPL managers are eyeing up their next striker additions.

This season's default captain Erling Haaland returned to Premier League action with two goals in 68 minutes against Southampton. But where should you be looking elsewhere up front?

Here are 90min's top picks in attack in FPL this weekend.


Anthony Martial (£6.3m)

Anthony Martial
Martial is finally available again for Man Utd / Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/GettyImages

An injury to Marcus Rashford means there's an extra spot in Manchester United's attack to fill. Thankfully for Erik ten Hag, Anthony Martial has just returned to full fitness.

We'll see how the Frenchman does on Europa League duty on Thursday night, but the forward offers a cheap alternative and a route into United's attack.


Julian Alvarez (£6m)

Julian Alvarez
Alvarez will hope for a start on Saturday / Catherine Ivill/GettyImages

Argentine World Cup winner Julian Alvarez has had to take a backseat role to Haaland this season, but with a second leg in the Champions League quarter finals to think about, he could come into Manchester City's league XI at the weekend.

It seems likely to be an all you can eat buffet of FPL points from City midfielders against hapless Leicester, so get plenty into your lineups.


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Dominic Solanke (£5.5m)

Dominic Solanke, Antonee Robinson
Solanke could get points at Spurs / Steve Bardens/GettyImages

Bournemouth refuse to give up in their bid to avoid relegation, most recently pulling out a 1-0 win at Leicester.

They shouldn't be written off against Tottenham this weekend, either. Spurs have struggled with physical strikers this season and Dominic Solanke could be the right FPL asset to exploit those weakness and pick up points in north London.


Gabriel Jesus (£8m)

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Jesus struck at Liverpool / PAUL ELLIS/GettyImages

Gabriel Jesus has wasted little time in finding form again following his return from injury, scoring three goals in two starts against Leeds and Liverpool.

The Gunners have relegation candidates West Ham and Southampton up next before that all-important clash with title rivals Manchester City in GW33.


When is the FPL Gameweek 31 deadline?

With the first game of the Premier League weekend being Aston Villa's fixture with Newcastle at Villa Park on Saturday at 12:30 BST, the FPL deadline is set at 11:00 before the likes of Chelsea, Tottenham and Man City are in action.