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FPL Gameweek 31: Navigate Challenges with Free Hit Chip

3/20/2026

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Summary

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Arsenal and Manchester City are not playing in Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 31, creating manager challenges.
Managers should retain the Free Hit chip for upcoming double gameweeks.
Alternatively, managers may field fewer than 11 players to avoid unnecessary point deductions.
The article urges holding players from teams with potential double gameweeks.
BBC Sport will host an FPL Q&A with expert Holly Shand on March 20 at 15:30 GMT.

History

Historical Context

The Fantasy Premier League (FPL) introduced the Free Hit chip in 2015, allowing managers to make unlimited transfers for one gameweek, enhancing strategic gameplay for over 6 million players that season. The absence of top teams like Arsenal and Manchester City in Gameweek 31 reflects historical challenges faced by managers, emphasizing the importance of flexibility in player management as FPL continues to evolve.

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Story summary

Arsenal and Manchester City are not playing in Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 31, creating manager challenges.
Managers should retain the Free Hit chip for upcoming double gameweeks.
Alternatively, managers may field fewer than 11 players to avoid unnecessary point deductions.
The article urges holding players from teams with potential double gameweeks.
BBC Sport will host an FPL Q&A with expert Holly Shand on March 20 at 15:30 GMT.

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