FPL Tips| Top 3 FPL forward picks for Gameweek 31

GW30 turned out to be a modest one for FPL managers with an average of 48 points. Mohamed Salah was the most-captained player this GW and managed to score just 5 points. Raheem Sterling continued his good form and scored a hattrick against a visiting Watford side.

The struggle for the 3rd and 4th position intensifies with Spurs losing to Southampton and Arsenal securing a 2-0 victory over Manchester United. Spurs now sit at 3rd in the table with just 1 point clear of their North London rivals, Arsenal. Meanwhile, the Gunners with a total of 60 points sit 2 points clear of Manchester United at 4th.

Moving on to GW31, there are a couple of teams who will not be participating because of their FA Cup Quarter Final fixtures. So here comes the perfect GW for those FPL managers who haven't used their Free hit card yet. For those who have already used, it would be wise to pick some players from the teams which do not have a blank GW31. Let's have a look at some of the FPL forwards who will be playing in GW31 and have the potential to score big.

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#3 Salomón Rondón- £5.9m

Rondon with a perfect display against Everton.

Appearances- 24

Goals- 8

Assists- 5

Upcoming Fixtures- BOU(A), ARS(A), CRY(H)

Salomón Rondón has been the focal point in the Newcastle team. He has been involved in 45% of the total goals scored by the Magpies this season. The on-loan West Brom striker sparked a sensational comeback in their 3-2 win over Everton on Saturday.

He scored a goal and assisted another in what can be described as a perfect day in the office for the Venezuelan International. Despite not being a regular starter in the first 10 GWs of this season, the Magpies attacker has racked up a tally of 8 goals and 5 assists.

He links up well with Ayoze Perez and is owned by just 8.7% of the total FPL managers. Valued at just £5.9m with an ownership of less than 10 %, makes Salomón Rondón a great differential forward prospect for the upcoming GW.

#2 Callum Wilson- £6.4m

Wilson returned an 11 point haul against the Terriers.

Appearances- 22

Goals- 11

Assists- 6

Upcoming Fixtures- NEW(H), LEI(A), BUR(H)

Callum Wilson returned from his knee injury against Huddersfield Town and went on to score a goal and set up another for Ryan Fraser. Back after a six-match absence, the Bournemouth striker is looking in perfect shape to carry on his form into the upcoming fixtures.

The Cherries, on the other hand, also broke their five-match losing streak with a 0-2 victory against the Terriers at The John Smith's Stadium last Saturday. Wilson has found the back of the net 11 times and created another 6 for his team this season.

Whenever he has featured in a matchday, the English striker has scored or assisted 49% of the Bournemouth's goals. Up next, they face a Newcastle side at the Vitality Stadium and boast a wonderful run of fixtures till GW37. Wilson's creativity is hailed by his manager Eddie Howe and can also be considered as a captaincy pick for GW31.

#1 Jamie Vardy- £9.0m

Jamie Vardy returned a 16 point haul against Fulham scoring 2 and assisting 1.

Appearances- 26

Goals- 12

Assists- 4

Upcoming fixtures- BUR(A), BOU(H), HUD(A)

Jamie Vardy is undoubtedly one of the best strikers in the English Premier League. The 32-year-old striker reached a milestone of 100 goals for Leicester City on Saturday. His 100th and 101st strike against Fulham helped Brendan Rodgers secure his first victory at the King Power Stadium.

In last 5 GWs, the Leicester City striker has scored 5 goals and 1 assist. Brendan Rodgers highly appreciated his performance on Saturday calling him "A tactically sound player". Overall Vardy has taken 55 shots, out of which 29 shots were on target with a shooting accuracy of 53%.

With a kind run of fixtures ahead for Leicester City, Jamie Vardy can be the perfect pick for your squad in the upcoming GWs. He is owned by just 10.4% of the total FPL managers and is a serious contender for captain's armband in GW31.