With that in mind, here are a few last-minute names to throw into the hat for a Gameweek 32 Bench Boost if you\u2019re scrabbling around for a replacement.<\/p>\n
Based on form and fixtures, our look into the best budget-friendly options excludes Newcastle United and Crystal Palace players. Most FPL managers will likely already know which doublers they\u2019d like from there<\/a>.<\/p>\n BEST BENCH BOOST GAMEWEEK 32 OPTIONS \u2013 CLUB BY CLUBASTON VILLA<\/strong><\/p>\n After those, it\u2019s Aston Villa that top the Season Ticker for this round of fixtures, as Unai Emery\u2019s men travel to Championship-bound Southampton.<\/p>\n On paper, that\u2019s about as kind a fixture as one could hope for. But there\u2019s the added complication of a must-win Champions League quarter-final second leg versus Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.<\/p>\n Rotation seems inevitable, making Villa not quite so simple. For example, popular pick Morgan Rogers<\/strong> (\u00a35.6m) hasn\u2019t been benched in the Premier League all season. Yet he played all 90 minutes in Paris, as well as last weekend.<\/p>\n With minimal let-up in the schedule before their FA Cup semi-final<\/a>, a trip to Southampton could be the perfect time to finally hand him a breather.<\/p>\n Marcus Rashford<\/strong> (\u00a36.7m) could also see his minutes managed, having started and played the majority of the midweek outing. Perhaps Marco Asensio<\/strong> (\u00a36.2m) will get a longer run-out, as he received just a 30-minute cameo against his parent club.<\/p>\n Crucially, January arrival Donyell Malen<\/strong> (\u00a35.3m) is absent from their Champions League squad and has the best chance of a full Saturday run-out. Additionally, he netted in his last two appearances, which combined for just 63 minutes.<\/p>\n Villa are also rotating heavily at the back. Emiliano Mart\u00ednez<\/strong> (\u00a35.0m) was the only one to keep his place in Paris and is still the safest best, but if he\u2019s too expensive for a second Bench Boost goalkeeper, consider defender Tyrone Mings<\/strong> (\u00a34.4m).<\/p>\n He had the Forest game while Ezri Konsa<\/strong> (\u00a34.4m) and Pau Torres<\/strong> (\u00a34.2m) played 90 Champions League minutes.<\/p>\n Maybe Axel Disasi<\/strong> (\u00a34.2m) too, who also started in Gameweek 31 and was only introduced at half-time against PSG because of Matty Cash<\/strong>\u2019s (\u00a34.4m) booking. Ian Maatsen<\/strong> (\u00a34.5m) assisted against Forest and is a more than capable Lucas Digne<\/strong> (\u00a34.5m) understudy.<\/p>\n Scout suggestions<\/strong><\/p>\n Defence:<\/strong> Tyrone Mings (\u00a34.4m), Ian Maatsen (\u00a34.5m), Emiliano Mart\u00ednez (\u00a35.0m)<\/p>\n Attack:<\/strong> Donyell Malen (\u00a35.3m), Marco Asensio (\u00a36.2m)<\/p>\n BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION<\/strong><\/p>\n Next under the microscope is Brighton, who face the appealing task of Leicester City at home.<\/p>\n The Seagulls\u2019 form has slipped recently, with two losses and a draw from their last three league outings \u2013 although those have come against Villa, Crystal Palace and Manchester City.<\/p>\n They did also draw 2-2 with Leicester last time but Leicester have been on a historically awful run ever since, losing 15 of 16 league matches and failing to score in 13 of those \u2013 including all of their last eight.<\/p>\n In theory, that should give the hosts a decent chance of a first clean sheet since the ones in Gameweeks 25-26. Bart Verbruggen<\/strong> (\u00a34.5m) enters the conversation as a prime Bench Boost stopper, while defender Lewis Dunk<\/strong> (\u00a34.2m) offers an even cheaper route into Fabian Hurzeler\u2019s backline. The club captain has historically contributed the occasional goal and the Foxes have certainly conceded a few of those recently.<\/p>\n Aside from the slightly pricier Pervis Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n<\/strong> (\u00a34.9m), recent scorer at Manchester City, Brighton\u2019s other first-choice defenders are missing through suspension or injury.<\/p>\n Higher up the pitch, Yankuba Minteh<\/strong>\u2019s (\u00a35.0m) fifth assist of the season last weekend took him within one attacking return of fresh injury doubt<\/a> Kaoru Mitoma<\/strong> (\u00a36.5m), despite starting half as many matches and playing over 1,000 fewer minutes. Minteh scored past Leicester in the reverse fixture.<\/p>\n Jo\u00e3o Pedro<\/strong> (\u00a35.6m) sat on the Gameweek 31 bench, with replacement Danny Welbeck<\/strong> (\u00a35.5m) scoring in the loss to Palace<\/a>. It\u2019s his second strike in five Gameweeks, though last weekend was his first start in that time.<\/p>\n Assuming the Brazilian has no last-minute issues, the penalty-taker should return to the side to face Leicester.<\/p>\n Scout suggestions<\/strong><\/p>\n Defence:<\/strong> Lewis Dunk (\u00a34.2m), Bart Verbruggen (\u00a34.5m), Pervis Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n (\u00a34.9m)<\/p>\n Attack: <\/strong>Jo\u00e3o Pedro (\u00a35.6m), Yankuba Minteh (\u00a35.0m), Danny Welbeck (\u00a35.5m)\u00a0<\/p>\n CHELSEA<\/strong><\/p>\n Taking on similarly relegation-bound Ipswich Town this weekend is Chelsea.<\/p>\n The Tractor Boys did triumph over Enzo Maresca\u2019s side back in December<\/a>, and have shown fight in recent weeks despite their now all-but-confirmed drop. But a top-five finish is within Chelsea\u2019s grasp.<\/p>\n Cole Palmer<\/strong> (\u00a310.7m) has lost plenty of backers during his recent dry spell<\/a> and is far from a budget Bench Boost enabler, whereas the ever-present Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez<\/strong> (\u00a34.7m) is available for less than half the price and has delivered a respectable four attacking returns in his last eight matches.\u00a0<\/p>\n Similarly, Marc Cucurella<\/strong>\u2019s (\u00a35.4m) recent spurt of goals has seen his price spike toward the premium defenders range, but you can nab Trevoh Chalobah<\/strong> (\u00a34.4m) or Levi Colwill<\/strong> (\u00a34.4m) for a million less. The latter is probably the Blues\u2019 most secure defensive option for minutes aside from error-prone goalkeeper Robert S\u00e1nchez<\/strong> (\u00a34.5m).<\/p>\n Also worth noting is the fact that Chelsea top our Season Ticker<\/a> over the next three Gameweeks:<\/p>\n Defence:<\/strong> Levi Colwill (\u00a34.4m), Robert S\u00e1nchez (\u00a34.5m)<\/p>\n Attack: <\/strong>Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez (\u00a34.7m)<\/p>\n LIVERPOOL<\/strong><\/p>\n Arne Slot\u2019s Reds will be out for blood following their Gameweek 31 loss, and Conor Bradley<\/strong> (\u00a34.7m) could be set to line up at right-back<\/a> against West Ham United.<\/p>\n The right-back registered an assist in last weekend\u2019s 20-minute cameo and looks likely to enjoy a run of starts while Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/strong> (\u00a37.2m) is absent. If you want slightly more assured game time in the long run, there\u2019s the pricier Ibrahima Konat\u00e9<\/strong> (\u00a35.3m).<\/p>\n Budget goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher<\/strong> (\u00a34.0m) is unfortunately no longer a viable option, now that Alisson<\/strong> (\u00a35.6m) has been cleared to play following a concussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n In any case, Liverpool travel to lowly Leicester in Gameweek 33 and face the struggling Tottenham Hotspur in Blank Gameweek 34.<\/p>\n If a mid-priced midfielder is what you\u2019re after, Alexis Mac Allister<\/strong> (\u00a36.2m) may have shown some signs of fatigue recently, but has still popped up with two goals in his last four appearances.<\/p>\n Scout suggestions<\/strong><\/p>\n Defence: <\/strong>Conor Bradley (\u00a34.7m), Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 (\u00a35.3m)<\/p>\n NOTTINGHAM FOREST<\/strong><\/p>\n The Tricky Trees will likely face the sternest test of the teams on this list, with David Moyes\u2019s Everton increasingly adept at frustrating their opponents<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thursday\u2019s press conference brought \u2013 surprise, surprise \u2013 no concrete injury updates on Chris Wood<\/strong> (\u00a37.0m) or Anthony Elanga<\/strong> (\u00a35.5m), but Ola Aina<\/strong> (\u00a35.2m) was ruled out of this weekend\u2019s match.<\/p>\n Neco Williams<\/strong> (\u00a34.4m) provides a cut-price defensive alternative to Nikola Milenkovi\u0107<\/strong> (\u00a35.1m) and Matz Sels<\/strong> (\u00a35.1m). He was a significant attacking threat against Aston Villa last weekend<\/a>, creating four chances, assisting the consolation goal and shooting twice from inside the box.<\/p>\n With Wood and back-up striker Taiwo Awoniyi<\/strong> (\u00a35.5m) out of that match, Morgan Gibbs-White<\/strong> (\u00a36.5m) operated as something of a false nine, although winger Callum Hudson-Odoi<\/strong> (\u00a35.2m) was often more advanced and had the better chances. The ex-Chelsea man is on eight attacking returns, including three goals from the latest six league starts.<\/p>\n Defenders:<\/strong> Neco Williams (\u00a34.4m)<\/p>\n Attackers:<\/strong> Callum Hudson-Odoi (\u00a35.2m)<\/p>\n BEST OF THE REST<\/p>\n Elsewhere, some others could be worthy Bench Boost fillers when taking form and medium-term fixtures into account.<\/p>\n Jorgen Strand Larsen<\/strong> (\u00a35.4m) has four goals in three matches to drag Wolverhampton Wanderers to safety. He may take more of a backseat now that Matheus Cunha<\/strong>\u2019s (\u00a36.8m) is back but his price and appealing fixtures \u2013 ranked behind only Chelsea and Liverpool on our Season Ticker<\/a> between Gameweeks 32 and 34 \u2013 make him a decent option for those needing a cheap third striker. This weekend\u2019s opponents Tottenham Hotspur may have their minds on Thursday\u2019s trip to Frankfurt.<\/p>\n An alternative forward to Strand-Larsen is Evanilson<\/strong> (\u00a35.8m). Bournemouth\u2019s Brazilian forward bagged a brace in Gameweek 31, making it four goals in four since returning from injury.<\/p>\n![\"Bench](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AD_4nXfEknu62wn1sxzRdmUNzMAg4A46ncnN1s9OWBglIid-FvU0VDxp7jMUAPbCQCPSbuhhDmKFihEH82pDDykiVx7fFtScZNxq.png\")
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