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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. Gameweek thirty-three is wrapped up, and Gameweek thirty-four is a blank gameweek with a deadline of Friday the twenty-fourth of April at five thirty in the afternoon. Transfers, chips, and smart picks — let's get into it.
Right, news time. First up, big goalkeeper shake-up at Liverpool. Mamardashvili is set to miss two to four weeks, meaning Liverpool's backup keeper is likely to start in Gameweek thirty-four against Crystal Palace. At just three point nine million pounds, that could be a sneaky budget option worth monitoring.
Secondly, Branthwaite is out for the rest of the season for Everton, confirmed. That means Michael Keane, available at four point five million pounds, could see a significant minutes boost as Everton face West Ham in Gameweek thirty-four. Not a must-have, but worth knowing if you're scraping the budget barrel.
Third, Chelsea have sacked their manager and a caretaker has taken charge, with a permanent appointment expected in the summer. Chelsea don't have a fixture in Gameweek thirty-four, so avoid their players regardless.
Fourth, there's a possible injury concern for Bogle of Bournemouth coming out of the two-two draw with Leeds. Monitor his fitness ahead of the deadline. And finally, remember this is a blank gameweek — only seven fixtures. If you haven't used your Free Hit chip, now is a very popular time to play it.
Okay, let's talk transfers in. First up — Watkins of Aston Villa, priced at eight point seven million pounds, owned by thirteen point six percent. He just delivered an absolute monster Gameweek thirty-three haul, scoring two goals and grabbing an assist for sixteen points. That's nearly four hundred thousand transfers in this week alone. He faces Fulham away in Gameweek thirty-four, with a fixture difficulty of three, and Fulham away in a double in Gameweek thirty-five. The expected points for Gameweek thirty-four sit at nine. Verdict: Essential. If you don't have Watkins, get him in now.
Second transfer in — O'Reilly of Man City, priced at five point one million pounds, owned by twelve point seven percent. The Man City defender played the full one hundred and eighty minutes across the Gameweek thirty-three double, picking up an assist, a clean sheet, and two bonus points for thirteen points total. Thirteen clean sheets this season, five goals, and four assists — this is one of the best value defenders in the game. However, Man City don't have a fixture in Gameweek thirty-four, so hold if you own him and look ahead to Gameweek thirty-five. If you're Free Hitting, he's a must. Verdict: Good — but be aware of the blank.
Third transfer in — Cherki of Man City, priced at six point four million pounds, owned by nine point nine percent. Another Man City asset who delivered in the double — a goal, a clean sheet, and three bonus points for thirteen points. Eleven assists this season makes him a creative force, and at six point four million pounds he offers brilliant value. Same caveat as O'Reilly — Man City blank in Gameweek thirty-four. Free Hitters, take note. Verdict: Good for Free Hit or long-term hold.
Now let's talk transfers out. First — if you're not playing your Free Hit, any Man City assets are a consideration to move on this week given their blank in Gameweek thirty-four. O'Reilly and Cherki are excellent long-term holds but won't score you points this gameweek if you're playing your regular squad.
Second — Wieffer of Brighton, priced at four point nine million pounds, owned by just zero point six percent. He grabbed two points in Gameweek thirty-three with Brighton blanking in Gameweek thirty-four. With just two goals and four assists all season, the output doesn't justify the spot. Verdict: Sell if you somehow have him.
Third — keep an eye on any Chelsea assets you may still be holding. With no fixture in Gameweek thirty-four and a manager change creating uncertainty, it's hard to back any Chelsea player right now. Verdict: Sell unless you're Free Hitting.
Differential picks — three names under ten percent ownership that could haul in Gameweek thirty-four.
First, Mavropanos of West Ham at four point four million pounds, just two percent ownership. West Ham host Everton in Gameweek thirty-four, a fixture difficulty of three against two. He played all ninety minutes and kept a clean sheet in Gameweek thirty-three, scoring six points. Three goals and five clean sheets this season for a defender at four point four million pounds is exceptional value. Expected points sit at thirteen point five. Massive differential.
Second, Mitchell of Crystal Palace, five point zero million pounds, two point three percent ownership. Crystal Palace travel to Liverpool in Gameweek thirty-four — tough fixture on paper, but Mitchell has twelve clean sheets this season and adds attacking returns with a goal and two assists. Played all ninety minutes and scored seven points last week. Expected points of five point five. Decent differential at an accessible price.
Third, Xavi of Spurs, six point five million pounds, two point five percent ownership. Sixty-two thousand transfers in this week after he scored a goal and grabbed an assist for eleven points against Brighton. Seven goal involvements this season. Spurs travel to Wolves in Gameweek thirty-four, a fixture with difficulty two for the away side. With form surging and ownership still low at two point five percent, this could be a week to pounce.
Captaincy pick for Gameweek thirty-four — it has to be Watkins of Aston Villa. He's in scintillating form with sixteen points last week, facing Fulham away with an expected points of nine. Two goals, one assist, three bonus points last gameweek — he is your armband. One key tip: Gameweek thirty-four is a blank with only seven games. If you're struggling for coverage, this is the ideal time to use your Free Hit chip and load up on players from the active teams.
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