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Everton v Arsenal was the only Premier League match to take place on Sunday, so attention now switches to the FA Cup semi-final between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Watford.

Both of these sides enjoy two fixtures in Double Gameweek 35 and several of their players will be very much in the minds of Fantasy managers as they prepare their squads for the season run-in.

There are three changes to the Wolves side that beat Manchester United in midweek but the team that lines up at Wembley is effectively Nuno Espirito Santo’s first-choice starting XI, save for the inclusion of cup goalkeeper John Ruddy over Rui Patricio.

Romain Saiss gets the nod over Ryan Bennett at centre-half, while Jonny returns at wing-back as Ruben Vinagre makes way.

Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota resume their partnership up front, while Matt Doherty – owned by more than one in five FPL managers – lines up on the right flank.

Javi Gracia has made two changes to the team that beat Fulham on Tuesday, with Heurelho Gomes replacing Ben Foster as anticipated.

More noteworthy for Fantasy managers ahead of Gameweek 35 is the inclusion of Andre Gray over Gerard Deulofeu up front.

Gray set up two of the Hornets’ goals against the Cottagers in midweek and was talked up by fellow striker Troy Deeney in the club captain’s post-match interview.

Wolves XI (3-5-2): Ruddy, Saiss, Coady, Boly, Doherty, Dendoncker, Moutinho, Neves, Jonny, Jota, Jimenez.

Watford XI (4-4-2): Gomes, Kiko Femenía, Mariappa, Cathcart, Holebas, Hughes, Doucouré, Capoue, Pereyra, Deeney, Gray.

  1. fr3d
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    You already know Doherty will deliver 1 point next weekend

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      He also has 15 pointers in his pocket

      1. fr3d
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 26 days ago

        The GW3 pocket

    2. Niho992
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Anyway have plan to bench him

  2. barcaa7
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    Auba or Laca?

    1. Ziyech on the Bench
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Why is Auba being benched back to back games?

      1. barcaa7
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 26 days ago

        I dont know

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Neither

      1. Rash
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 26 days ago

        This

    3. Mr Bird
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      4 of the last 6 Arsenal games are away from home so i think you have to look elsewhere at this point... i’m looking at Firmino personally... he doesn’t have the double but he has Cardiff (a) 35 and Huddersfield (h) 36

  3. HamezMace
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    Is Bennett dropped, or is this part of the fa cup rotation, same as Ruddy playing over Patricio.

    Has Bennett played all the other cup games until now?

    1. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Wondering the same. Think the fact he isn't starting this game is enough to not include him in my WC. Shame as Doherty costs so much more.

      1. HamezMace
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 26 days ago

        Thanks macho man.
        I think I’ll stick with him, he’s been pretty consistent all season.
        Maybe Jonny at 4.3m is a compromise though?

        1. BIG TONES
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 26 days ago

          All good, brother.

          Jonny nowhere near as explosive, but considering him due to the obvious price difference. Is he nailed on?

  4. JWilson3
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    Do we think Wolves have enough to play for to continue this intensity of performance? Fighting for Europe so I'd hope so, trying to justify my triple up at the moment! They can blow hot and cold at times

    1. Bambi
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Jimenez, Jota and Doherty all look superb value for WC

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Getting 7th would mean even if they lose the final they'll get Europa. That and a small squad helps them.

  5. Tosa86
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    WC draft:

    ryan - foster
    robbo - vvd - laporte - kolasinac - doherty
    salah - pogba - sterling - doucourè - romeu
    jimenez - vardy - deeney

    1) GW34 --> WC
    2) GW35 --> BB
    3) GW36 -> WIP

    doubts:
    1) no kun because "pep rotation", i'm not sure on sterling
    2) no spurs for rotation and actual moment.

    any suggestion?

    1. Niho992
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      When Kun is fit he doesnt rest. Rid of Kola.

      1. Tosa86
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 26 days ago

        how to replace kola?
        if kun is feat is important player, but pep rotation between two big match (spurs and united) and CL....

        1. Niho992
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 26 days ago

          To duffy maybe and upgrade Deeney

          1. Tosa86
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 26 days ago

            good idea for duffy
            deeney has DGW how to replace him with 6.8?

  6. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    Imagine the title race comes down to the last day and Liverpool have to play against this Wolves team.

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Its a scary thought.

      Would have to hope the final is on Nuno & the players mind. That and Coady is a Pool fan 😉

    2. Niho992
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      They would rest their players for FA cup final like we rest our players vs them in fa cup. Hope they didnt forget that haha

    3. Viper
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      The week before the FA Cup final though. Rotation

  7. b91jh
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    What a FPL performance coulr have been for Doherty.

  8. :
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    Here's one for the history books...Neil Etheridge is statistically the clear captain choice for GW34 (4ppg x 2).

    Who's with me? 😀

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      A very brave Kevin Phillips Bong there .....

  9. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    Was going to go with just one Wolf. But had to switch things up on WC now. Decent draft?

    Ryan, Foster
    Doh, Robbo, Trip, Duffy, Valery
    Sterling, Mane, Son, Jota, JWP
    Jane, Jimenez, Deeney

    Maybe Deeney > Wood for 34 only?

  10. DR0GBA
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    Jimenez down

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Up again

  11. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    It's hard to believe Wolves were in the Championship last season.

    Their signings have been masterful.

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Had the cash to back it up of course unlike the others.

      Nuno manager of the season by a distance for me.

    2. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Paid good money for good players.
      But been a bonus for the PL - sometimes a bit of an FPL nightmare occasionally in some easier games 🙂

  12. Don Kloppeone
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    How’s she looking? WC draft having dropped Kolas for Doherty. What was I thinking?!

    0.4itb
    Lloris, Foster
    TAA, Laporte, Doherty, Duffy, Valery
    Sterling, Mané, Eriksen, Jota, Douco
    Kane, Jimi, Deeney

    Would prefer Salah but not sure what changes I’d make.

    Cheers

    1. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Possible downgrades to afford Salah...
      Erik > Son?
      Lloris > Ryan?

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 26 days ago

        I’d have to downgrade:
        Eriksen > Son
        Lloris > Ryan
        Laporte > Kolas/ max 5.0

        Not ideal!

        1. jdp219
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 26 days ago

          Fair enough. I wasn't doing the math, just going for players I knew would free up some funds.

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 26 days ago

            Yeh appreciate it!

            Food for thought though as I think the roles are starting to reverse for Sadio and Mo

    2. Flynny
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Good

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 26 days ago

        Cheers mate. I’m sure lots of iterations to go!

  13. Niho992
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    Jimenez is wonderful player. He would easily play in first XI in Chelsea,Arsenal and United.

    Lot of better than Auba,Laca, Higuain, Rash etc...

    He would be in rotation in Liverpool,City and Tottenham

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Emery would definitely bench him.

  14. Caleb's Kitties
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    WC34 team..BB35..

    Lloris foster
    Robbo laporte doherty duffy valery
    Sterling mane son jota jwp
    Kane rashford jimenez

    Dilemma: Murray (BOU CAR) or rashford (WHU)

  15. BIG TONES
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    WC gang - who is keeping Vardy for 34 then switching for 35? Think can hold off on getting Jimi until then.

    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      I'm keeping Vardy yes, but will also have Jimenez (ditched wilson for him)

      1. BIG TONES
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 26 days ago

        I'll have Kane - Vardy - Rashford for 34. Jimi in for 35 for Vardy.

        Rash has West Ham at home which is a better fixture than what Jimi has.

        1. FPL Scoop
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 26 days ago

          true. I've already ditched Vardy is all. Thinking I may keep Pogba for that WHU game though

          1. BIG TONES
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 26 days ago

            Could work well, especially as so many have ditched him. I just don't want to make more than one FT for 35.

    2. Avo24
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      I am gonna hold him vs new and move to aguero for double.

      1. BIG TONES
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 26 days ago

        Nice one. What's your team look like with Aguero? No Kane or Sterling etc?

  16. Futile Tinkering
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    FN Arsenal players! GTFO of my WC team 😡

  17. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    Anyone going Salah over Mane on WC?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Quite possibly, but may also have both.

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      BB fodder & cheap Wolves assets leave the option open, would be more comfortable with him TC vs HUD too.

    3. Bambi
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      yep. feel like if pools title charge will be lead by salah - also makes a better TC for GW36

    4. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Seriously thinking this;

      Ryan, Foster
      Laporte, Trent, Duffy, Doherty, Valery
      Sterling, Salah, Eriksen, Jota, Decoure
      Kane, Jimmy, Deeney

      .3 itb

      Trippier / Laporte

      1. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 26 days ago

        looks a strong team mate. I've Robbo over TAA (since GW1), Son over Eriksen (for now) Lloris over ryan, camarasa/jwp over doucoure and currently mane over salah. also keeping vardy another week before getting deeney

        Lloris Foster
        *dunno* Robertson Duffy Doherty Bednarek
        Sterling Mane Son Jota Camarasa
        Kane Jimenez Deeney*

        over 3m ITB currently

    5. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      I'm keeping salah and might get mane in gw36

    6. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      o/ kept faith in Salah for this long

    7. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Dumped Salah for Mane for the funds, but seriously reconsidering.

  18. subhojit123
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    So, I don't have wildcard left. Is it a good idea ditching Salah and upgrading vardy to Kane?
    Already have mane and son

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      I'm keeping Vardy and forgetting about Kane. Getting Son as well

      Got Salah, Mane and Robertson, and I would not touch that trio until next season

      1. subhojit123
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 26 days ago

        Both Liverpool and Spurs have pretty good fixtures. But can't have them all.... 🙁

  19. ceerus
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    a) boly + jota
    b) doherty + deulofeu

    1. yemzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      A

  20. Emiliano Sala
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    those picking wolves players on WC, they have nothing to fight for in PL, why shoouldn't they rotate with those busy fixtures ?

    1. Bambi
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      what busy fixtures? not exactly like the final is sandwiched between them

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 26 days ago

        3 games in 7 days

    2. Tosa86
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      why?final is 18 may, wolves play in PL:

      13
      20
      24

      i think jimmy and doherty will rotation 20?

  21. SADIO SANÉ
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    so if the defender's foot is in a slightly different position (not actually given Jimenez an advantage) people really want that goal to be disallowed? kinda lame

  22. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    Having 2 strikers makes Wolves dangerous on the counter. Thought Jota was through then...

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Jota Mid OOP 🙂

  23. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    We are all on here gonna end up with virtually the same DGW team, lol. Doesn't mean it's a bad one, mind.

    One question though - why Laporte? tot + MUN, with City playing games essentially every 3 days at that point. Rotation a strong possibility?

    1. Latch86
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      Agree on Laporte

  24. the Penman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    Doherty, Jimenez and Jota. Wolves are rolling out a season’s greatest hits for the semifinal.

  25. Indalo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    A) Mane and Camarasa (changes to Bernardo Silva in DGW35)

    B) Salah and Camarasa (changes to JWP in DGW35)

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      it is salah's turn

    2. Bambi
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      B

  26. Ask Yourself
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    New template for you to copy

    Lloris // Foster

    TAA Kola Doc // Duffy Valery

    Salah Sterling Erisken Son Knockaert (to Jota in 35)

    Rashford Jimmy // Deeney

    You're welcome

    1. kinghenry14
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 26 days ago

      ryan over lloris
      wouldn't go with kola after today
      taa will get rotated with cl imo
      no kane
      not the greatest of teams, thanks

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 26 days ago

        why lol
        Sheep behaviour
        Maybe but no better options
        Yeah good have 2 mids and defender instead
        it is the best

  27. Ze_Austin
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    Watford vs Wolves in GW36 could be quite a sight

    Revenge mission? Battle for Europa?

    Yummy game to watch

  28. DR0GBA
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    Deulofeu goal

  29. Niho992
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    Delofeu wow wow wow

  30. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 26 days ago

    The week I bench Doherty and Jimi and they haul. Not happy at all