With four gameweeks left, Gameweek 35 demands careful moves. Managers still chasing mini-league gains should prioritise reliable returns and inexpensive enablers that free funds for captains in the final stretch.<\/p>\n
Goalkeepers: David Raya (\u00a36.0m) remains the standout option among keepers after a 10-point haul last weekend and offers value alongside Arsenal\u2019s defence. Fulham have blanked in four of their last six league games, making a home clean sheet plausible. At the other end of the budget spectrum, Karl Darlow (\u00a33.9m) has accrued 24 points across his last five games and faces relegated Burnley at home, serving as a low-cost enabler. For managers planning ahead to double Gameweek 36, Dean Henderson (\u00a35.1m) is an alternative given Crystal Palace\u2019s two fixtures next round, despite a tricky away match with Bournemouth this Sunday.<\/p>\n
Defenders: Gabriel (\u00a37.2m) is a must, while Nico O\u2019Reilly (\u00a35.1m) has become increasingly attractive for managers preparing for City\u2019s double in the next round; he has returned 27 points from his past three fixtures and faces low-scoring Everton away on Monday. Crystal Palace options include Jaydee Canvot (\u00a34.5m) and Chris Richards (\u00a34.4m) as budget routes into their backline, and Daniel Mu\u00f1oz (\u00a35.8m) offers more attacking upside after scoring in the defeat at Liverpool. Leeds defensive targets such as James Justin (\u00a33.9m), Jayden Bogle (\u00a34.4m) and Pascal Struijk (\u00a34.3m) are also useful given a favourable fixture.<\/p>\n
Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes (\u00a310.4m) stands alone as the essential midfield pick; he is chasing the Premier League assist record for a single season and has delivered returns in each of his past seven matches, even ahead of Manchester United\u2019s home game with Liverpool. Other options highlighted are Eberechi Eze (\u00a37.2m), who made an impact after being brought off the bench in Europe, Rayan Cherki (\u00a36.5m) with 23 points across his last three matches, Isma\u00efla Sarr (\u00a36.3m) ahead of a double, Noah Okafor (\u00a35.6m) despite a slight injury concern, and Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez (\u00a36.5m) under Calum McFarlane.<\/p>\n
Forwards: Erling Haaland (\u00a314.5m) is essential following recent goalscoring exploits. Support options include Dominic Calvert-Lewin (\u00a35.7m), who could benefit from Burnley\u2019s struggles after Scott Parker\u2019s dismissal, and Jarrod Bowen (\u00a37.8m), who has produced 24 points across his past two home games for West Ham ahead of a trip to Brentford.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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