The best FPL Players for Gameweek 36, according to AI | OneFootball

The final normal Premier League gameweek presents some interesting fantasy match-ups, with all of the title contenders in home games.

So who are the top ten FPL picks by predicted points going into Gameweek 36?

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10. Nicolas Jackson

Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson is one of four forwards to make this top ten with a home game against a struggling West Ham defence – they are without a clean sheet this calendar year, conceding 15 goals in six since the international break. Jackson ranks fifth among forwards for big chances on goal this season, with a lack of clinical finishing his biggest barrier to significant fantasy points.

9. Kai Havertz

GW36 fixture: Bournemouth (h)

Predicted points: 5.7

Arsenal’s Kai Havertz is difficult to ignore right now, with eight goals and seven assists this calendar year making him the best Gunners performer in this time, four points ahead of Bukayo Saka. He continues to play out of position as a striker, despite being listed as a midfielder in the game and with no additional competitions for Arsenal over the run-in, Mikel Arteta has no reason to change up a settled starting line-up.

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8. Ivan Toney

Brentford striker Ivan Toney returned from injury to play 90 minutes against Everton last weekend, where he registered three shots including one big chance. He now has a home game against Fulham, who have just one clean sheet since the international break. Toney has six goal involvements from 13 appearances this season and also has penalties in his locker, an important source of points.

7. Alexander Isak

Newcastle United striker has been the most-bought player heading into FPL Gameweek 36, with seven goals and one assist in the last six gameweeks. We do need to note that all of those returns came at St. James’ Park, with blanks on the road, plus there’s an added threat of rotation now that fellow striker Callum Wilson is fully fit. Opponents Burnley have it all to do in their fight for survival.

6. Bukayo Saka

Arsenal talisman Bukayo Saka may have been outshone by Kai Havertz in recent games, but he carries the potential to punish those managers who sold him in favour of assets who have double gameweeks remaining. He’s the highest-scoring midfielder in the game, with two goals and two assists in the last four gameweeks alone. He sits top for shots in this time, with 18 and fourth for key passes with 15.

5. Kevin De Bruyne

GW36 fixture: Wolves (h)

Predicted points: 6.3

Kevin De Bruyne has been the star man for title contenders Manchester City in the last four gameweeks, racking up three goals and three assists in this time to be their highest scoring fantasy asset. It’s no fluke either, with excellent attacking numbers across the board, including 16 shots and 14 key passes. Opponents Wolves face a number of defensive injuries, conceding 11 goals in seven with no shut-outs.

4. Cole Palmer

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer has been in sensational form in this campaign and with more double digit hauls than any other player, he’s made a mockery of his initial £5.0 million price tag. His performances at Stamford Bridge have been spectacular, having avoided blanking on home turf at all this calendar year. Overall, he has the most goal involvements of any midfielder in the game this season, with spot-kicks a key source of points.

3. Phil Foden

Manchester City’s Phil Foden has been a frustrating hold for fantasy managers, having started just one of their last four league games. With five goals in three starts since the international break, he’s a key player to own while on the pitch and hopefully his injury concerns are well behind him now. He’s having his best ever fantasy season, with just one point required to join Watkins, Saka and Palmer in the 200 club.

2. Mohamed Salah

It’s been a challenging spell for Liverpool and Mohamed Salah, with just one win in five and a single goal from Salah in this time. He has found himself on the bench in two of the last three league games, which does raise concerns on his minutes in their final three games of the campaign. However, 12 of his 17 goals this season have come at Anfield, plus he has spot-kicks and so he remains a key consideration.

1. Erling Haaland

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland leads the top ten as the best captain pick for FPL Gameweek 36 and there’s a confidence boost having seen him return from injury against Nottingham Forest to score as a substitute. He remains on top for shots on target and big chances on goal this campaign, while he’s getting closely tracked by Cole Palmer in the quest for a second Golden Boot, with 21 goals to date.

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