Subscribe
Share
Share
Embed
Your daily dose of Premier League insights - powered by data, driven by AI. From top transfer tips to captain picks, we break it all down in under 10 minutes.
Here's what you need to know in the next seven minutes to nail your Gameweek thirty-six transfers before that Saturday morning deadline. Let's go.
Right, news first. The big one — M.Salah is doubtful for Liverpool versus Chelsea with a muscle injury. We're talking just a twenty-five percent chance of playing. He didn't feature in Gameweek thirty-five and is being transferred out by over thirty-three thousand managers. With an expected points score of just one point three for Gameweek thirty-six, that's a serious problem if you're holding him. The deadline is Saturday the ninth of May at ten in the morning, so you need to act fast on this one.
Aston Villa and Crystal Palace both reached European finals this week — massive news for FPL. That could mean rotation and squad management in the final weeks, so keep a close eye on those predicted line-ups before you lock in any Villa or Palace assets.
Semenyo, listed in the Man City squad, only picked up two points in Gameweek thirty-five despite starting seventy-four minutes. Over three hundred and thirty thousand transfers out this week tells its own story. His form rating has dropped to two point two. We'll touch on this more in the transfers out section.
Finally — Brentford went to Man City in Gameweek thirty-six with a fixture difficulty rating of five. That's a brutal away day. Meanwhile, Man City also face Crystal Palace in midweek. Double Gameweek territory for Man City assets — crucial for your planning.
Now, let's get into the transfers.
Top transfer in number one — Cherki, Man City, six point six million pounds, nineteen point eight percent ownership. Cherki racked up an assist in Gameweek thirty-five and has twelve assists for the season. But the real headline is the expected points for Gameweek thirty-six — fifteen expected points. Man City face Brentford on Saturday and Crystal Palace on Wednesday. That's a double Gameweek and Cherki is right in the middle of it all. Over five hundred and eighty-five thousand transfers in this week confirms managers are waking up to this. Verdict — Essential. Get him in before the deadline.
Top transfer in number two — Haaland, Man City, fourteen point seven million pounds, sixty-four point two percent ownership. Yes, he's expensive. Yes, you probably know about him. But with twelve expected points for Gameweek thirty-six and a double Gameweek, Haaland scored in Gameweek thirty-five and has twenty-five goals this season. If you don't own him going into a double, you need a very good reason. Over three hundred and seventy thousand transfers in this week. Verdict — Essential if you can afford him.
Top transfer in number three — Verbruggen, Brighton, four point six million pounds, nine point six percent ownership. Brighton host Wolves in Gameweek thirty-six — a home fixture against one of the form teams in decent shape for a clean sheet. Verbruggen has ninety-nine saves this season and nine clean sheets. He brings in nearly eighty-seven thousand transfers this week at just four point six million pounds. That's budget goalkeeper territory with real upside. Expected points of five point eight. Verdict — Good buy if you need a second keeper option.
Now, transfers out.
First out — M.Salah, Liverpool, fourteen point oh million pounds, thirteen point eight percent ownership. We've already covered it but let's be crystal clear. Twenty-five percent chance of playing in Gameweek thirty-six, zero points in Gameweek thirty-five, expected points of just one point three. Thirty-three thousand plus managers already moving him on. If he doesn't play against Chelsea, that's dead money at fourteen million pounds with only three gameweeks left. Verdict — Sell.
Second out — Semenyo, Man City, eight point one million pounds, forty-eight point five percent ownership. Wait — you might be confused. Semenyo is listed in the Man City squad in the data, and yes he played seventy-four minutes in Gameweek thirty-five but delivered just two points. Form is down to two point two and over three hundred and thirty thousand managers are selling him. Yes, Man City have a double Gameweek, but with Cherki and Haaland offering far higher ceilings, Semenyo looks like the weak link in that City attack right now. Verdict — Sell and reinvest into better Man City assets.
Third out — B.Fernandes, Man Utd, ten point four million pounds, forty-seven point four percent ownership. He picked up just five points in Gameweek thirty-five with one assist. Man Utd face Sunderland away in Gameweek thirty-six — a three versus three fixture difficulty which is manageable — but with twenty-one assists this season he's clearly been brilliant. However, at ten point four million with no double Gameweek and Liverpool and Man City assets offering so much more over these final weeks, he's a candidate to free up funds. Verdict — Hold if you can't afford the hit, but Sell if you need the cash for Cherki or Haaland.
Now — differential picks. Under ten percent ownership, these are the players that could make your rank fly.
Osula, Newcastle, five point four million pounds, just zero point nine percent ownership. Nine points in Gameweek thirty-five — scored and grabbed three bonus points. Newcastle face Nottingham Forest in Gameweek thirty-six and have a further double in the pipeline. Osula has five goals this season and is clearly getting minutes now. Seven expected points for Gameweek thirty-six. At under one percent ownership, he is the ultimate differential striker.
Gakpo, Liverpool, seven point three million pounds, five point six percent ownership. Scored in Gameweek thirty-five, has seven goals and five assists this season, and faces Chelsea at home in Gameweek thirty-six. If M.Salah misses out, Gakpo becomes even more important in that Liverpool attack. Five point three expected points. Under six percent ownership makes him a genuine differential.
Scott, Bournemouth, five point oh million pounds, just two point three percent ownership. Bournemouth travel to Fulham in Gameweek thirty-six — a three versus three fixture. Scott played the full ninety minutes in Gameweek thirty-five and kept a clean sheet. Ten clean sheets this season for Bournemouth's midfield asset at just five million pounds. Only eleven thousand transfers in this week means he remains almost entirely off the radar.
Captaincy pick for Gameweek thirty-six — Haaland is the standout. A double Gameweek against Brentford and Crystal Palace, twenty-five goals this season, and twelve expected points. If you own him, he wears the armband. If you don't own him, Cherki is your captain alternative with fifteen expected points and that same double Gameweek. Do not overthink this one.
Key tip — act before ten in the morning on Saturday the ninth of May. That deadline is early and the Man City double Gameweek makes their assets non-negotiable at this stage of the season.
Want to win your fantasy premier league mini leagues? Join Fantasy Football Hub today with thirty percent off using our link in the show notes.
That's your Gameweek thirty-six breakdown done. Subscribe at whogotthepoints.com and we'll see you tomorrow.