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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 done, Gameweek thirty-four deadline hits Friday the twenty-fourth of April at five thirty in the afternoon, and it's a blank gameweek with only seven fixtures. Let's get into it.
Right, the rapid-fire news bulletin. First up, Gameweek thirty-four is a blank. Only seven matches are scheduled, so squad coverage is absolutely critical. If you're struggling to field a full eleven, a wildcard could be worth considering. Second, João Pedro and Palmer both missed the Brighton versus Chelsea match in Gameweek thirty-three. Pedro was already on our sell list, and this absence reinforces that. Palmer's blank is a concern for those who held him. Third, Man City have injury concerns with Rodri, Dias, and Gvardiol all discussed ahead of their midweek match against Burnley. Assess their availability before the Gameweek thirty-four deadline. Fourth, Crystal Palace's manager has been discussing rotation for Gameweeks thirty-four and thirty-five, so Palace assets may carry some selection risk. Bear that in mind before loading up. And fifth, Leeds have their own injury worries with Stach, Rodon, and James all flagged ahead of their trip to Bournemouth on Wednesday night.
Now let's talk transfers in for Gameweek thirty-four.
First up, Watkins from Aston Villa, priced at eight point six million pounds, owned by eleven point seven percent. He was already flagged as essential yesterday and he absolutely delivered. Two goals, one assist, sixteen points in Gameweek thirty-three against Sunderland. Eleven goals and three assists this season. His expected points for Gameweek thirty-four against Fulham are nine points, and Fulham is rated a difficulty of three. He's in the form of his life right now. Over two hundred and forty thousand transfers in this week alone. Verdict: Essential. If you don't have him, fix that now.
Second, Lammens, goalkeeper for Man United, at five point one million pounds, owned by three point one percent. He kept a clean sheet against Chelsea in Gameweek thirty-three, picked up three bonus points, and scored ten points in total. Sixty-three saves this season. Man United face Brentford in Gameweek thirty-four, rated a difficulty of four for United, but Lammens has been quietly solid. Over fourteen thousand transfers in this week. He's a budget goalkeeper punching above his price tag. Verdict: Good, especially if you need a budget goalkeeper option.
Third, Lacroix from Crystal Palace, five point one million pounds, owned by just four point eight percent. He bagged eleven points in Gameweek thirty-three with a clean sheet and three bonus points. Eleven clean sheets this season is genuinely impressive. Palace face Liverpool in Gameweek thirty-four, but Lacroix has been one of the most consistent defenders in the game this season. Seven expected points for Gameweek thirty-four. Just be mindful of the rotation chat around Palace assets. Verdict: Good, worth considering at that price.
Now the transfers out.
First, Bowen from West Ham, seven point seven million pounds, owned by twelve point seven percent. We flagged him as a differential yesterday, but his Gameweek thirty-three return was deeply underwhelming. Ninety minutes played, zero goals, zero assists, one bonus point, two points total. West Ham drew nil nil with Crystal Palace. He faces Everton in Gameweek thirty-four which looks attractive on paper, but with over six thousand transfers out and that blank performance, you have to question whether his form is dipping at the wrong time. Verdict: Consider selling if you need funds for a more reliable asset.
Second, Mukiele from Sunderland, four point five million pounds, owned by eight point three percent. He scored minus one point in Gameweek thirty-three as Sunderland were beaten four three by Aston Villa. He's had eight clean sheets this season but conceded three in one game is alarming. Sunderland host Nott'm Forest in Gameweek thirty-four, rated a difficulty of two for Sunderland, so the fixture is fine, but that defensive display was not. Verdict: Hold for now given the decent fixture, but monitor closely.
Third, F.Kadıoğlu from Brighton, four point four million pounds, owned by just zero point six percent. Now he's not widely owned but had sixteen points across two matches this gameweek including a goal and a clean sheet. However, Brighton have no fixture in Gameweek thirty-four, and his expected next points show zero. If you have him, he needs to come out for coverage reasons alone. Verdict: Sell for Gameweek thirty-four coverage.
Now our defensive contribution spotlight, because it's Wednesday and we're celebrating the best defensive points scorers from Gameweek thirty-three.
The standout was F.Kadıoğlu from Brighton. Playing across both the Spurs versus Brighton draw and the Brighton three nil win over Chelsea, he accumulated sixteen points with a goal, a clean sheet, and three bonus points across those matches. Brilliant defensive and attacking contribution.
Equally impressive was Groß from Brighton, also at five point five million pounds and owned by just one point five percent. He registered two assists, a clean sheet, three bonus points and racked up sixteen points across the double gameweek. Five assists already this season. A true hidden gem in terms of defensive midfield contribution.
And then Lacroix, who we've already mentioned in the transfers in section, put in a commanding display for Crystal Palace with his eleven point return, three bonus points, and that clean sheet against West Ham.
Now for differentials heading into Gameweek thirty-four.
Disasi from West Ham, four point five million pounds, owned by just zero point one percent. He kept a clean sheet against Palace, scored nine points, and has five clean sheets this season from just nine goals conceded. West Ham host Everton in Gameweek thirty-four, rated a difficulty of two. That is a mouth-watering fixture for a budget defender almost nobody owns. His expected next points are seven point five. Sneaky pick.
Canvot from Crystal Palace, four point five million pounds, owned by zero point two percent. Ten points in Gameweek thirty-three with a clean sheet and two bonus points. Five clean sheets this season. Palace face Liverpool next, which is tough, but at this price and ownership with six point five expected points, he offers excellent value as a differential.
And finally, Okafor from Leeds, five point five million pounds, owned by one point four percent. He scored fourteen points in Gameweek thirty-three with a goal, an assist, a clean sheet, and three bonus points. Seven goals and three assists this season. Leeds face Bournemouth on Wednesday night in a Gameweek thirty-three makeup fixture. He is on fire right now. Nearly twenty thousand transfers in this week tells you managers are waking up. Low ownership means massive differential potential.
Captaincy pick for Gameweek thirty-four. Watkins. Nine expected points against Fulham. Two goals and an assist last time out. Aston Villa are flying. He is the captain pick this week, no debate.
Key tip: With only seven fixtures in Gameweek thirty-four, prioritise coverage first. Get eleven players who are playing before chasing upside. A blank eleven is worthless.
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