Looking Ahead to Gameweek 35

Gameweek 35 is on the horizon, but with so many moving parts – potential doubles, blanks, injuries, and European matches – this is definitely a week to stay patient. Before making any big moves, take the following into consideration:

Possible Doubles in Gameweek 36

A handful of teams could be looking at a double gameweek in GW36, including Spurs, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Wolves, Manchester City and Bournemouth. However, none of these doubles have been officially confirmed yet.
If you’re thinking about bringing in players from these sides, it might be worth waiting until we hear more. The upside could be huge, but you don’t want to get caught out early.

Hold Your Transfers

Given the uncertainty around fixtures – and the fact that we could get an announcement before the Gameweek 35 deadline – it makes sense to hold your transfers for as long as possible.
With European games being played midweek too, injuries and squad rotations could shake things up. The last thing you want is to lock in a transfer now, only for a player to get injured or rested before the weekend.

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Forest vs Brentford Still to Come

Gameweek 34 isn’t even fully wrapped up yet – Nottingham Forest and Brentford still have to play.
That match could have a real impact on player form and FPL thinking. If you’re eyeing up someone like Mbeumo, it’s worth seeing how he performs before pulling the trigger.

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Evanilson Red Card Appeal

Evanilson was sent off against Manchester United and is facing a three-match ban. However, Bournemouth might appeal the decision.
If you own him, it’s probably worth holding fire for now rather than selling immediately. An overturned suspension could make a big difference, especially with Bournemouth in the mix for a possible double in Gameweek 36.

Liverpool Still Going Strong

Liverpool have already secured the league title, but don’t expect them to take their foot off the gas.
Unlike other seasons where winning the title early led to heavy rotation, Liverpool don’t have other competitions to juggle. Big hitters like Salah are expected to keep starting and delivering points through the final weeks of the season. There shouldn’t be a major drop in intensity.

Haaland Nearing Return

There’s good news for those who’ve stuck with Erling Haaland – he’s rumoured to be back in training.
With Manchester City pushing for more silverware, getting Haaland back firing could be huge both for Pep Guardiola’s side and for FPL managers. Keep a close eye on team news before the deadline; if he’s available, he could be a game-changer for the run-in.

Barnes Preferred Over Gordon

At Newcastle, Harvey Barnes is continuing to get the nod ahead of Anthony Gordon.
If you’re looking to bring in a Newcastle attacker, Barnes is probably the safer pick for minutes right now. He’s looking sharp and could be a strong option if Newcastle’s fixtures fall kindly.

Final Thoughts

This is one of those weeks where patience really is KEY. Between potential fixture changes, injuries from European matches, and the uncertainty around doubles, it pays to stay flexible.
Save those transfers, stay alert for updates, and don’t commit too early – the managers who wait for the right moment could be the ones who come out on top.

Good luck in Gameweek 35 – and remember, sometimes waiting until the last minute can be the smartest move in FPL! Let me know how you got on over on Instagram