Tom Carnduff delivers his fantasy football tips and advice for Gameweek 36 with transfers and captaincy choices discussed.
Who has the best fixtures in Gameweek 36?
It's a huge point in the fantasy football season. A double Gameweek 36 presents the perfect opportunity to make up points on others in mini-leagues alongside the overall standings.
There are a couple of teams to target for the next seven days or so. Not everyone has two games this time around so it's best to go for those playing more than once to maximise points return.
The first of which is LEICESTER. Even with European involvement prior to their first game, playing relegation candidates Everton followed by relegated Norwich - both at home - should mean two wins with goals.
Defensively, there is rotation there and you might not get two games out of a centre-back. Instead, looking to the midfield and the attack given the fixtures will likely bring higher rewards.
Elsewhere, MANCHESTER CITY will be looking to bounce back from that hugely disappointing defeat to Real Madrid. They face Newcastle at home before a trip away to Wolves.
They know the importance of victory at this stage of the campaign with the title now the only hope of silverware.
Alternatives include WATFORD, who face Crystal Palace and then Everton. Relegation is inevitable for Roy Hodgson's men but they may start performing better once the pressure is off.
What are the best transfers to make for Gameweek 36?
Based on statistics, form and fixtures, we pick out three players worth considering for Gameweek 36.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
- Position: MID
- FPL price: £4.4m
- Sky price: £6.6m
This is an interesting move if you're planning to use the Bench Boost chip on FPL, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is a cheap midfielder who could prove to be a solid differential across Leicester's two games.
The midfielder scored and got an assist in the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in Gameweek 33 and has posted four shots across his last three Premier League games.
For Sky Sports Fantasy Football players, Dewsbury-Hall also hit Tackles Tier 2 against both Newcastle and Everton and the fact they play the latter again here gives hope to a further three points in this area.
He may well surprise us with a goal but his 1.1 key passes per Premier League game average can easily lead to assists. At such a low price, he frees up budget elsewhere while also contributing points.
Kasper Schmeichel
- Position: GK
- FPL price: £4.9m
- Sky price: £7.1m
Another Leicester option but again a good one to include if the Bench Boost is on the cards, Kasper Schmeichel will be involved in both games and has huge clean sheet potential.
In Everton and Norwich, Leicester play two sides who sit in the bottom-three for xGF this season. Norwich are also bottom for actual goals scored with a tiny 22 coming from their 34 outings this season.
Leicester's defensive showings have been questionable this season but it's difficult to ignore someone like Schmeichel going into this gameweek given the fixtures.
He's at the higher end of the mid-range pricing for goalkeepers but well worth including if budget allows.
Gabriel Jesus
- Position: FWD
- FPL price: £8.6m
- Sky price: £9.6m
As with any City asset, 'Pep Roulette' is an issue and it could be even more so following that collapse against Real Madrid in midweek. However, Gabriel Jesus' Premier League form has been fantastic.
The forward netted four in the 5-1 hammering of Watford and then followed it up with a goal against Leeds. Add in his strike against Liverpool and it means he's scored six goals across his last three league starts.
Across his last ten league games, Jesus has been averaging a significant 0.75 xG/95. If he can continue on this form over the next two games then it will be a gameweek filled with points.
While rotation is possible, City's desire for the league title means they have to go strong in every game. It doesn't make a lot of sense to change an attack that's scored nine goals in the last two Premier League contests.
Who is the best captain for Gameweek 36?
It's probably worth targeting Manchester City assets over Liverpool given the fixture list. City face Newcastle and Wolves while Liverpool come up against Tottenham and Aston Villa.
Both are fine though so it's hardly an issue if a Liverpool player is preferred. MOHAMED SALAH will probably go into the gameweek as the one trusted with the armband the most.
Elsewhere, KEVIN DE BRUYNE should be involved in both games and can contribute points. As mentioned above, GABRIEL JESUS may reward owners with goals given their two games.
Liverpool alternatives include LUIS DIAZ who should be given a start given his game-changing performance in the Champions League. He has been a star since joining in January.
For Chelsea, they take on Wolves and Leeds so KAI HAVERTZ may be someone who is looked at. However, be aware that the face Leeds just three days before the FA Cup final - their only remaining chance of silverware - so rotation is likely.
For those wanting a Leicester asset, JAMES MADDISON feels the safest bet but again, their European contest on Thursday may mean rotation in the first of their two contests.
FPL: Gameweek 35 captain picks
Safer options:
- Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, Kai Havertz
Alternative options:
- James Maddison, Luis Diaz, Gabriel Jesus
Sky Sports Fantasy Football: Gameweek 38 captain picks
Saturday:
- Mohamed Salah, Kai Havertz, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sunday:
- Kevin De Bruyne, Gabriel Jesus, James Maddison
Tuesday:
- Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold
Wednesday:
- Kevin De Bruyne, Gabriel Jesus, James Maddison
Thursday:
- Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Dejan Kulusevski
