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.<\/p>\n
Bournemouth, Brighton & Hove Albion, Burnley, Chelsea, Leeds United and Manchester City do not play this gameweek, narrowing choices for many managers. Among goalkeepers, Arsenal\u2019s David Raya (\u00a36.0m) 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\u2019s slump. At the other end of the budget scale, Robin Roefs (\u00a34.8m) 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.<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s goalkeeper situation has opened an intriguing enabler route. Freddie Woodman (\u00a33.9m) is poised to make his first Premier League start against Crystal Palace at Anfield after injuries to Alisson and Giorgi Mamardashvili.<\/p>\n
Defensive coverage can be provided by proven performers. Virgil van Dijk (\u00a36.2m) 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 (\u00a37.1m) who has seven goal involvements this season and will target a clean sheet against Newcastle. Jurri\u00ebn Timber (\u00a36.2m) is an option if passed fit.<\/p>\n
In midfield, Tottenham\u2019s Pedro Porro (\u00a35.1m) 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\u2019s Bruno Fernandes (\u00a310.3m) continues to matter; he reached 18 assists for the season last time out and remains central to United\u2019s remaining fixtures. Casemiro (\u00a35.7m) and Matheus Cunha (\u00a38.0m) provide cheaper United routes.<\/p>\n
Other midfield and attacking choices include Mohamed Salah (\u00a314.0m), who looked lively and scored at Everton, Dominik Szoboszlai (\u00a37.1m), Harry Wilson (\u00a36.0m), Morgan Rogers (\u00a37.4m) and Morgan Gibbs-White (\u00a37.5m) after his hat trick and 20-point haul. Xavi Simons (\u00a36.5m) impressed with a goal and assist versus Brighton. In attack, Ollie Watkins (\u00a38.7m) has six goals in his last five matches across all competitions and Jarrod Bowen (\u00a37.7m) has amassed 41 points across his past five home games for West Ham and remains their primary threat against Everton at home.<\/p>\n
These selections use only fixtures and performances relevant to Gameweek 34 and reflect the available options ahead of deadlines this weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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