Gameweek 34

Premier League Gameweek 34: Seven Fixtures, Seven Predictions

Gameweek 34 preview and straight predictions: seven fixtures, title race and relegation drama ahead.

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2 days ago

April 24, 2026

Gameweek 33 of the 2025/26 Premier League season was among the campaign’s best, if you forget that Monday night’s clash at Selhurst Park. With FA Cup semifinals reshaping the schedule, three matches were moved forward and seven fixtures now headline a crucial weekend.

Sunderland remain effectively safe but not mathematically secure, amid talk of the Black Cats “doing a Bournemouth” and parting ways with Régis Le Bris in favor of a bolder managerial appointment. They produced an impressive fightback at Villa Park only to see Emiliano Martínez deny Habib Diarra in stoppage time before Tammy Abraham’s winner. Sunderland start Gameweek 34 at home against Nottingham Forest. Forest have taken large strides towards safety recently and have not lost in the Premier League since March 1. Prediction: Sunderland 0–0 Nottingham Forest.

Aston Villa still have two routes back into the Champions League and are also preparing for a Europa League semifinal against Forest. Fulham arrive after falling away from European contention and sit 12th, but a win would move them within two points of Brighton in sixth. Villa have lost the reverse fixture; the head-to-head form favours Villa, yet this preview expects a home upset. Prediction: Fulham 2–1 Aston Villa.

Crystal Palace will prioritise the Conference League after beating Fiorentina and now face Liverpool, who are buoyed by a derby winner from Virgil van Dijk. Palace won at Anfield earlier in the season, but their focus on Europe should leave Liverpool favoured. Prediction: Liverpool 2–1 Crystal Palace.

At the bottom, West Ham and Tottenham are in a straight shootout to avoid 18th. West Ham have lost only twice since February, while Everton continue to impress away from home and aim for European qualification. Prediction: West Ham 2–2 Everton.

Tottenham impressed despite a late draw at home when Georginio Rutter struck late for the visitors. Roberto De Zerbi believes his team can go five for five to stay up; this is a must-win against Wolves, who have suffered heavy recent defeats. Prediction: Wolves 1–3 Tottenham.

Arsenal sit second after City’s narrow win at Burnley left the title race level on points and goal difference, with City ahead on goals scored. Newcastle’s poor run continues; Prediction: Arsenal 1–0 Newcastle.

Monday concludes the round at Old Trafford. United recovered at Stamford Bridge and face Brentford, who have drawn five on the spin and have never won at Old Trafford in the Premier League. Prediction: Man Utd 2–1 Brentford.

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FPL Gameweek 34: Reliable Picks and Budget Options for the Decision Week

GW34 FPL guide: key goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders and forwards to consider. and captain choices

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2 days ago

April 23, 2026

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Gameweek 34 brings fresh headaches for Fantasy Premier League managers after an eventful double gameweek. Several clubs are blanking, but there remain clear options across all positions for those setting their squads.

Bournemouth, Brighton & Hove Albion, Burnley, Chelsea, Leeds United and Manchester City do not play this gameweek, narrowing choices for many managers. Among goalkeepers, Arsenal’s David Raya (£6.0m) stands out. He faces an out-of-form Newcastle United at the Emirates on Saturday, remains the highest-scoring stopper and has kept two clean sheets in his last four despite Arsenal’s slump. At the other end of the budget scale, Robin Roefs (£4.8m) has impressed in his Sunderland debut season and offers a favourable fixture against relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest at home; he returned 11 points in his most recent home match.

Liverpool’s goalkeeper situation has opened an intriguing enabler route. Freddie Woodman (£3.9m) is poised to make his first Premier League start against Crystal Palace at Anfield after injuries to Alisson and Giorgi Mamardashvili.

Defensive coverage can be provided by proven performers. Virgil van Dijk (£6.2m) has delivered 58 points across his last eight matches and remains a goal threat following his late winner against Everton. Arsenal defensive assets also merit consideration, notably Gabriel (£7.1m) who has seven goal involvements this season and will target a clean sheet against Newcastle. Jurriën Timber (£6.2m) is an option if passed fit.

In midfield, Tottenham’s Pedro Porro (£5.1m) looks lively after a 10-point return last weekend and has a favourable trip to relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers while operating in a more attacking role under Roberto De Zerbi. Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes (£10.3m) continues to matter; he reached 18 assists for the season last time out and remains central to United’s remaining fixtures. Casemiro (£5.7m) and Matheus Cunha (£8.0m) provide cheaper United routes.

Other midfield and attacking choices include Mohamed Salah (£14.0m), who looked lively and scored at Everton, Dominik Szoboszlai (£7.1m), Harry Wilson (£6.0m), Morgan Rogers (£7.4m) and Morgan Gibbs-White (£7.5m) after his hat trick and 20-point haul. Xavi Simons (£6.5m) impressed with a goal and assist versus Brighton. In attack, Ollie Watkins (£8.7m) has six goals in his last five matches across all competitions and Jarrod Bowen (£7.7m) has amassed 41 points across his past five home games for West Ham and remains their primary threat against Everton at home.

These selections use only fixtures and performances relevant to Gameweek 34 and reflect the available options ahead of deadlines this weekend.