Gameweek 31 Ones to watch: Michael Olise

The Scout is tipping five players to produce big points in Gameweek 31 of 2022/23 Fantasy Premier League.

Michael Olise (CRY) £5.4m

The midfielder has been a key player in Crystal Palace’s recent revival under Roy Hodgson. 

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Olise supplied three assists in the Eagles’ 5-1 win at Leeds United last weekend, their second successive victory since Hodgson returned as manager.

That earned Olise a 14-point haul at Elland Road, his highest score of 2022/23 Fantasy.

Olise's weekend showing also took him to eight assists for the campaign, double the total of any team-mate.

Indeed, that places him joint-fourth among all players, level with Mohamed Salah (£12.8m), Martin Odegaard (£6.7m), Solly March (£5.2m) and Jack Grealish (£7.0m).

The underlying numbers also show Olise’s huge influence on Hodgson’s side.

His nine key passes over those two matches were a team-leading total, while his six shots placed joint-third.

Set-piece specialist

Olise has also taken all 14 corners since Hodgson's return, with his delivery a major weapon at set-pieces.

Back-to-back wins have boosted Palace's bid to avoid relegation, taking them six points clear of the bottom three.

See: Rejuvenated Palace offer FPL bargains for run-in

Their upcoming schedule gives them every opportunity to maintain their recent momentum and secure their top-flight safety.

According to the Fixture Difficulty Ratings (FDR), seven of Palace's remaining eight matches score just two, starting with a visit to Southampton on Saturday.

Saints have struggled in defence at home recently, conceding at least three goals in each of their last two such matches.

Olise can exploit those frailties and deliver more returns for Hodgson’s improving side.

Also in this series

Part 2: Ben Mee (BRE)
Part 3: Kevin De Bruyne (MCI)
Part 4: Michael Keane (EVE)
Part 5: Harry Kane (TOT)