Gameweek 32 Sleepers XI: Draft EPL

Our Gameweek 32 Sleepers XI article provides Draft managers with a lineup of Fantasy EPL hidden gems. Our starting eleven of Draft Premier League differential picks will help you find a golden ticket to a big score this weekend! These hints and tips will give you a better chance of picking up an all-important victory, as any one of these under-the-radar picks could make the difference in a head-to-head game!

We'll be focusing on players that will bring us not only attacking returns or clean sheets, but also those players that score Ghost Points in the sophisticated and statistics based Fantrax Scoring System!

Fantasy EPL Gameweek 32 Sleepers XI

For this article, we use the percentage rostered calculation from Fantrax and Sleeper. Our only rule is that each player we highlight is rostered in 60% of leagues or fewer at the time of writing. Therefore, there's a good chance some of these players will be free agents in your Draft league! As always, we'll take form, fixtures, projected points, and a healthy dose of intuition into account to make our selections.

After what felt like the longest international break of life, we're finally back to our regularly programmed schedule of Sleepers articles! It's probably a good thing we had a long break as our GW31 score of 79.5 FPts was nothing to brag about. It was a blank gameweek for those who forgot, with teams such as Arsenal, Man City, Crystal Palace and Wolves all missing in action. So who did we pick and what happened? Well to start in net, Ramsdale got us 8.5 FPts after conceding twice. In our 4 man-defence, we had a couple of great scores and a couple of terrible ones. Aina managed a respectable 12.25 FPts, while Bijol put up a monster 23.5 FPts, with both players getting cleansheets. Our other 2 defenders, Andersen and Livramento, scored 2.5 and 2.25 FPts respectively, with both conceding a goal each, except the latter came on as a 25-minute sub. In our 4-man midfield, Flemming was the only positive spark with his 20 FPts haul, which included a goal. Our other picks McNeil (6 FPts), Soucek (2.25 FPts) and Wieffer (1 FPts with a yellow card) massively disappointed us. It only got worse up front as our 2-man strike force comprised of a 45-minute Castellanos (1.25 FPts) and a 29-minute sub appearance from Chukwueze (0 FPts). It's quite concerning that majority of our points basically came from 3-4 assets, but here's hoping that we hit the ground running again in GW32 after a long and much needed break.

The Sleepers XI table below includes a full team of Starters, as well as 5 Reserves - high-upside players with some question marks around whether they'll start in Gameweek 32. So, keep an eye out when lineups are announced and pick them up if you see them starting, especially if you need to fill a spot on your roster. Read below for the rationale behind each of the Starter selections.

Mads Hermansen (G, West Ham)

Since returning to the Hammers' starting XI as the No.1 option between the sticks, Hermansen has actually been the top scoring goalkeeper in the game. This insane points production also includes a negative score! Only the Crystal Palace goalkeepers have a higher PPS than Hermansen (11.29) since his return. During this 7 game run, Hermansen registered the most saves in the league (28) and most clean sheets (3), while being second for high-claims (9) and aerials (4). Up next are Wolves, and although the Midlands club have basically been relegated, they've still been giving it a go in the league, having been the 6th best team over the last 4 games, meaning Hermansen could be kept busy.

Ferdi Kadioglu (D, Brighton) 

If you're extra keen and already eyeing up the Brighton double gameweek in GW33, chances are the most nailed option Jan-Paul van Hecke is already rostered in your league. So why not go for the next best option in Kadioglu. He's basically as nailed as JPvH and has been averaging just over 7.5 PPS over Brighton's last 5 games. He's also attempted the most shots (5) of all Brighton defenders over that time. The last time the Seagulls played the Clarets, Kadioglu dropped 20 FPts, his highest score of the season, racking up 3 key passes, 2 accurate crosses and a clean sheet. Can he do it again versus the 2nd worst form team in the league?

Jackson Tchatchoua (D, Wolves) 

Over Wolves' last 4 games, Tchatchoua has really caught the eye, averaging 11.25 PPS. The Belgian defender started every game and played each match in its entirety, picking up an assist and a clean sheet along the way. During that period, he's been 2nd for key passes (5) and accurate crosses (5) amongst his teammates, only behind the likes of community-favourite Hugo Bueno. Now we're not expecting a clean sheet for Wolves by any means, especially when they're facing a West Ham team that's fighting for their Premier League survival, but in the games that Tchatchoua has conceded, he's still managed to score significant ghost points (10, 7 and 11.5 ghosts). West Ham aren't keeping clean sheets themselves either, so why not go for a DEF-4/5 with some upside.

Jaydee Canvot (D, Crystal Palace)

Since Gameweek 27, it appears as though Canvot has cemented his spot in the Eagles' backline after the departure of their captain Marc Guehi. Over this 4 game stretch, the French defender has started every game and played 90 minutes in all but one game, averaging 11 PPS. During that time, he's been 1st for tackles won (6), clearances (28) and blocked shots (5) amongst all Crystal Palace defenders. He's even been 2nd for blocked shots (3). In the other 2 games this season that he has played 90 minutes, he has scored 15 and 13 FPts. In fact, he's helped Palace keep clean sheets in 4 of the 7 games he's started for them, with his most recent one contributing to his highest score of the season, 20.25 FPts. Crystal Palace might be a bit fatigued after their midweek playoff game in Europe, but Newcastle's lack of league form and an absent Bruno Guimaraes might help. Either way, a defender with 8.2 gPPS is still worth rolling out as your DEF-4/5.

Olivier Boscagli (D, Brighton)

Lewis Dunk is suspended for the next 2 league games after accumulating 10 yellow cards. This means that Boscagli should be starting the next couple of league games for the Seagulls, and when there's an opportunity to play a defender against Burnley, you should always take the chance for a possible clean sheet. Although 5 games is a very small sample size, a 8.1 PPS defender is very handy to have, especially when he's managed scores of 9.5, 9.25 and 7.25 FPts after either conceding goals or getting yellow cards. So he's great coverage in a matchup if you're facing someone that has Verbruggen, JPvH or even Kadioglu. I wouldn't look much further than Gameweek 32 though, as you'd expect Dunk to retake his starting spot for the rest of Brighton's season.

Vitalii Mykolenko (D, Everton)

There's been some speculation that Mykolenko's productivity this season has been hampered by Grealish's presence on Everton's left side. While Grealish was fit and playing, Mykolenko was averaging just under 7 PPS. Since Grealish has been absent, Mykolenko has been averaging just over 9.5 PPS. This is a significant increase in points production, with his best haul coming in the most recent 3-0 win against Chelsea, where the Ukranian scored just over 20 FPts including a clean sheet. This weekend, the Toffees visit the Bees, in a very important matchup, as both clubs have surprisingly found themselves in and amongst the fight for European football for next season. Both clubs are tied on 46 points and are only 3 points behind the likes of 5th placed Liverpool. Everton have been stellar on the road this season, and it's one of the main reasons they've performed so well, being the 4th best form team in the last 8 away games for all teams in the league. So there's another possible haul on the cards here.

Jack Hinshelwood (M, Brighton)

Over the past 6 games, Hinshelwood has been playing in the No. 10 role for the Seagulls. He's been averaging just under 8 PPS, attempting 14 shots, the highest of all Brighton outfielders. 10 of these shots have been inside the box, with 4 of them being on target. He's had 2 big chances as well. So the goal threat is clearly there. On the other hand, he's also been a creative force having registered 8 key passes, which is 2nd for all Brighton players, only behind the GOAT that is Pascal Gross. He's even managed to get 3 assists in that time. Now even though the scores (11.75, 11.75 and 8 FPts) with the attacking returns don't scream tonnes of ghost points, it's the fact that he's getting into these situations that still warrants him as a pick. Brighton are another team that can easily finish in a European spot, and with Burnley up next, it's the perfect entry point into their attack, especially before a double gameweek.

Joao Gomes (M, Wolves)

Since the turn of the year, Joao Gomes has quietly been racking up the points and we've only just started taking notice. Since January, he's been averaging just under 9 PPS. It's also his last 3 games that really made managers take notice. The Brazilian midfielder has put up scores of 23.25, 7.25 and 11 FPts, scoring a goal and getting 2 assists as well. Up next are the Hammers, who will have no choice but to attack Wolves on their home turf. This should leave space for Wolves' attackers to thrive. Over these past 3 games, Joao Gomes has shown that he has a solid floor from defensive actions, such as tackles won (8), whilst also having flair to his game, leading his teammates in successful dribbles (9). He's a great MID-4/5 option for your roster this week, especially with Wolves playing with nothing to lose.

Adama Traore (F, West Ham)

According to our Fixture Difficulty Tracker, West Ham forwards have the 2nd best rated fixture in Gameweek 32. Although Summerville has been cleared fit, there is still a small chance that Nuno goes with alternate options, so as to not lose the Dutchman to another injury that could potentially make him miss the rest of their campaign, especially when he's been such a talisman for the Hammers. So enter Adama Traore. Although Traore has only started 1 game in the league this season, his performance in the FA Cup versus Leeds was definitely worth noting. In the 119 minutes that he played, Traore got an assist, created 2 big chances, registered 6 key passes, had 4 accurate crosses and completed 8 successful dribbles. He showed signs of his old self again and he's coming up against one of his old employers in a must-win game for the Hammers. Can Adama roll back the years and put in yet another vintage performance? At least it's the first game of the gameweek, so if he doesn't start, it's an easy drop/fix for your roster.

Beto (F, Everton)

For the longest while, it seemed as though Barry was the first choice Everton striker for the rest of their campaign. However, Beto has now started the last 4 games for the Toffees and after his 2 goals and 1 assist against Chelsea, it doesn't seem like he will lose that spot in the near future. His last 4 scores of 20.5, 7.5, 5.75 and 35.5 FPts almost make you wonder if he could be a FWD-1 for some rosters this season, especially given the lack of them available to us in the player pool. Now with Europe looking a real possibility as well, Everton will be giving it a right go until the end of their campaign. Since his return to the starting XI, Beto has been 1st for shots on target (5, with 8 shots attempted) and aerials (17), while being 2nd for key passes (4) and successful dribbles (7) of all Everton outfielders. His 17.3 PPS over his last 4 games is surely not sustainable, but he's still worth a start as your FWD-2.

Brian Brobbey (F, Sunderland) 

After starting off this season with consecutive appearances off the bench, Brobbey has properly established himself as the starting striker for Sunderland. Since Gameweek 16, when he's been available for selection, Brobbey has started every match for the Black Cats. Although his 5.7 PPS, for the season, isn't anything to rave about, he's still averaging an attacking return every 2 starts. Up next is Dr. Tottenham, possibly the worst team in the league. Despite the fact that Spurs have changed their manager, yet again, De Zerbi is unlikely to fix their defensive woes in such a short space of time. And although in recent weeks Sunderland's home form has dropped off when compared to their away form, it's actually their season-long home form that has brought them majority of their success. So we're backing Brobbey to continue his decent form of 4 goals in his last 10 starts, with his most recent goal being the winner in the Tyne-Wear Derby.

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