Premier League Gameweek Fantasy Football Picks – Round 32

04/09/2026 958

The Premier League is finally back and so is fantasy football! With all the international and cup turmoil of the last few weeks, Gameweek 32 is a good time to lean on players with secure minutes, repeatable scoring routes, and teams playing with confidence.

Here’s Forebet's 15-man FPL group of players that balances premium punch with value and upcoming green fixtures, but who can also still contribute good points even when the match isn’t perfect in FPL gameweeks past 32.

The 15-man Squad (4–4–2)

Goalkeepers

Caoimhín Kelleher (GK, BRE)

Kelleher is attractive because you get access to a strong team context without paying the very top goalkeeper rate. When his side controls possession, matches become calmer: fewer high-danger chances, more routine takes, and a better chance of banking a shutout with minimal fuss. Even in games where one goal goes in, he can still produce a respectable score through saves and bonus-friendly actions like confident claims. Recent returns have shown he doesn’t need miracles to score well. With Everton as Brentford's GW32 opponent, Kelleher is a comfortable starter who keeps funds available for your attackers.

David Raya (GK, ARS)

Raya is one of the best “low maintenance” keepers because Arsenal’s structure reduces chaos. Their ability to hold territory limits premium chances against them, so Raya’s points often come from the clean sheet plus a couple of straightforward saves. He also sweeps smartly behind the defensive line, which helps protect leads late. In recent weeks, he’s been dependable rather than volatile, which is ideal during the run-in. From a squad-building angle, Raya’s cost is justified by consistency: you’re buying fewer disasters and more steady six-to-nine-point outcomes. Arsenal play City in GW33, but Kelleher is a great substitute for next week, while Raya is ready to face Bournemouth this weekend.

Defenders

Gabriel (DEF, ARS)

Gabriel is a dependable defender because he combines elite team defence with genuine threat at corners. Arsenal’s match control means plenty of games end tight, which suits centre-backs who rack up blocks and clearances while still earning clean-sheet points. Gabriel also carries a realistic “bonus plus” ceiling: he can score or assist from set pieces without needing open-play overlaps. Recent form has stayed stable because his minutes are rarely managed. In a good fixture run, he’s the type of pick you start every week and forget about. He isn’t the cheapest, but his repeatable routes to points justify the spend.

Marcos Senesi (DEF, BOU)

Senesi is a great mid-priced defender because he can deliver both steady returns and occasional big spikes. He’s aggressive attacking the first ball on corners, making him one of the better goal threats among centre-backs. Defensively, he collects clearances and blocks in competitive matches, which helps the bonus system when scorelines are low. Bournemouth’s fixtures against comparable sides often produce startable spots, making Senesi a practical rotation piece who can still be in your XI frequently.

Marc Guéhi (DEF, MCI)

Guéhi is the definition of a steady minutes defender. City’s best performances tend to be 'well=structured and organised, which is exactly where centre-backs shine in the Fantasy Premier League: tackles, recoveries, and clearances add up quickly, and bonus becomes attainable when the match finishes 1–0 or 0–0. He’s not a high-volume goal threat, but he’s involved enough at set pieces to keep the door open for an occasional return. His main appeal is reliability, as he's rarely benched, rarely subbed early, rarely catastrophic.

Virgil van Dijk (DEF, LIV)

Even with Liverpool's ongoing woes, Van Dijk remains a premium defender you pay for because he offers a stable projection plus set-piece danger. Liverpool can control territory for long stretches, raising the odds of shutouts in the right matchups, and Virgil’s bonus profile is strong in narrow wins: aerial duels, clearances late on, and calm distribution. Add the ever-present threat from corners and you get multiple ways to score without needing him to play like a wing-back. His price is higher than most centre-backs, but the week-to-week reliability often beats more volatile options. With Liverpool facing Fulham in GW32, Virgil is probably the one Reds player worth taking a risk on.

Nordi Mukiele (DEF, SUN)

Mukiele is a useful defender because he can accumulate points through defensive work even when he doesn’t produce an assist. His versatility means he can be deployed in different roles—wide defender, wing-back, or tucked-in cover—and those roles typically generate recoveries, interceptions, and duel wins that keep his baseline healthy. He also brings some threat on dead balls, attacking early deliveries and creating second-phase chaos. On the Transfers list he’s usually priced in a structure-friendly bracket, which matters when you’re funding premium attackers.

Midfielders

Antoine Semenyo (MID, MCI)

Semenyo’s appeal is directness that leads to shots and chances. He runs at defenders, drives into the box, and takes early efforts from strong angles, which is exactly the patterns that create sustainable returns against mid-table defences. Recent weeks have shown he stays involved in City’s most dangerous moments, which matters more than the occasional blank. His price sits slightly below the premium midfielders while his upside can rival them in the right matchups. If Bournemouth’s GW32 opponent allows space in wide channels, Semenyo’s carry-and-shoot profile becomes particularly valuable. He’s the sort of midfielder who can deliver a run of useful returns while still offering the occasional double-digit week.

Declan Rice (MID, ARS)

Rice is a stabiliser with more attacking relevance than many assume. He wins turnovers that keep Arsenal pressing, recycles possession quickly, and has been drifting into shooting zones for second-phase attempts. That blend creates a solid floor (minutes plus baseline actions) with occasional spikes when a shot or assist lands. He’s rarely managed out of matches, which becomes a big edge late in the season. From a price standpoint, Rice is easier to accommodate than elite creators, allowing you to keep premium forwards without weakening the rest of the XI.

Morgan Rogers (MID, AVL)

Rogers is a strong mid-price option because his role blends chance creation and goal threat. He carries through pressure, links quick combinations near the area, and arrives late for controlled finishes—exactly the profile that can deliver both assists and goals when fixtures are kind. His minutes have been reliable, which reduces the risk of “one-point cameos.” The bonus system can also favour him in tight wins because he stays involved and keeps possession well. In GW32, Rogers looks like a high-upside starter at a sensible price. He’s a practical way to add attacking potential without paying premium midfield costs.

Bruno Fernandes (MID, MUN)

Bruno is still one of the best midfield picks because he touches almost every decisive phase: key passes, shots from central pockets, and set plays. Even if United aren’t flawless, Bruno can still return because he’s always involved in the final action or the pass before it. His minutes are usually huge, which matters when rotation ramps up. The price is significant, but you’re paying for role security and multiple routes to points. In favourable fixtures, he becomes a legitimate vice-captain candidate; in neutral ones, he’s still hard to bench because one moment can swing a gameweek. For GW32, Bruno is your midfield centerpiece.

Casemiro (MID, MUN)

Casemiro is a slightly unusual FPL midfielder, but he offers value through a mix of defensive actions and occasional attacking involvement. He racks up recoveries, tackles, and interceptions, which helps his baseline in tight matches. He also appears around set-piece scraps and second balls near the edge of the box, giving him a route to goals that many deeper midfielders don’t have. His price is generally below the premium creators, making him a structure-friendly M4/M5 who still plays big minutes. In GW32, he’s best started as United are expected to control midfield territory, allowing him to win the ball high and join attacks.

Forwards

Igor Thiago (FWD, BRE)

Igor Thiago is a good value forward because his chances are typically close range and repeatable. He attacks the six-yard corridor, thrives on crosses and cut-backs, and is difficult to handle physically, which are all traits that produce high-probability attempts without requiring a huge number of shots. That makes him useful even when his team’s overall volume isn’t massive. His price bracket helps you keep a premium captain elsewhere while still fielding three playable forwards. Thiago is a strong starter with genuine multi-return potential. He’s also a practical rotation striker: start in green fixtures, bench in tougher ones.

Jarrod Bowen (FWD, WHU)

Bowen brings a premium role at a mid-tier cost, which is the perfect combo for FPL. He’s central to West Ham’s attack, gets chances in the box, and has the kind of shot selection that produces returns over time rather than relying on low-percentage efforts. The official player list shows him as a forward with strong season points and a manageable price, which is exactly what managers want when building around Haaland. As West Ham’s upcoming opponent is Wolves, Bowen is a high-upside pick who can deliver goals, assists, and bonus in the same match. He’s also a useful captaincy alternative in weeks where you want to pivot away from the crowd.

Erling Haaland (FWD, MCI)

Haaland will likely once again be the clearest path to captaincy points because his shot locations are elite and his volume is relentless. City manufacture low crosses, cut-backs, and second-ball chances inside the box, and Haaland is the primary target for all of them. Even when the team isn’t at full flow, he can return from a single sequence because his movement constantly creates high-quality attempts. He’s expensive, but the armband security and multi-goal ceiling justify building your squad around him.

Suggested XI for GW32 (3–4–3)

Raya

Van Dijk – Gabriel – Guehi

Bruno Fernandes (VC) – Semenyo – Casemiro – Rice

Haaland (C) – Bowen – Igor Thiago

Bench: Kelleher, Tarkowski, Senesi, Casemiro (rotate based on opponent difficulty and any late fitness updates).

Captaincy

Haaland remains the default armband for ceiling and consistency. Bruno Fernandes is the best vice option in this squad thanks to involvement, set plays, and minutes security.

Final Notes

With Haaland back and City and Arsenal's skipped week behind us, a squad filled with the premium players from both top sides once again feels like the way to go. Arsenal and City play each other in GW33, which will lead to a new host of questions for FPL managers, but even then players like Haaland, Rice, Semenyo, and Gabriel should probably still be mainstays in most Fantasy Premier League squads.