FPL Gameweek 32: Top replacements for injury doubt Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka's absence from the Arsenal squad against Luton Town in midweek has raised some concerns for FPL players.

The England winger wasn't at his influential best in the goalless draw with title rivals Manchester City and didn't make the bench for the 2-0 victory over the Hatters on Wednesday. Saka has been hampered by muscle injuries while still playing regularly, but whether he'll be fit to face Brighton remains to be seen.

So who are the best replacements? I've picked out the top midfield alternatives in conjunction with Fantasy Football Hub's powerful AI Points Predictions tool to show their predicted points for FPL Gameweek 32.

Chelsea's Cole Palmer could be an excellent addition to help free up funds in your squad and boasts an impressive record, with two goals and four assists from his last five away trips.

He registered 14 points in the reverse fixture against Sheffield United, with the Blades having a worse defensive record at home. They've conceded 45 goals at Bramall Lane this season.

Palmer has one of the leading points per 90 minutes metrics of any player this season and, after his hat-trick led the Blues to victory over Manchester United on Thursday night, he is also in the captaincy conversation for this weekend.

In the absence of both Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne, it was Phil Foden who stole the show in Man City's midweek win against Aston Villa, scoring his second hat-trick of the season. That haul helped him overtake Saka and Son Heung-min as the highest scoring midfielder in the game.

Pep Guardiola's team selection showed no City player is immune from rotation, but with a leading 47 shots on goal in 2024, Foden cannot be ignored on current form.

He registered an assist in the reverse fixture,