Fixtures

FPL managers set for small Double Gameweek 34/35

The Premier League threw a small curveball our way on Thursday evening with a further fixture announcement.

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers will get either a small Double Gameweek 34 or 35, depending on the results of this weekend’s FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Crystal Palace.

Scoutcast old guard Mark Sutherns and Joe Lepper will be reacting to the news in a video for Premium Members from 6.30pm BST, which you can find at the bottom of this piece.

IF CHELSEA WIN

  • Chelsea’s Gameweek 37 match with Manchester United will move to Gameweek 34 (Thursday 28 April).
  • Chelsea would be left with a single fixture in Gameweek 37 (Leicester City at home), while United would blank.
  • Chelsea would have West Ham (h) and Man Utd (a) in Gameweek 34, while United would have Arsenal (a) and Chelsea (h)

IF CRYSTAL PALACE WIN

  • Crystal Palace’s Gameweek 37 match with Aston Villa will move to Gameweek 35 (Tuesday 3 May).
  • Both Palace (Everton away) and Villa (Burnley at home) will be left with a single fixture in Gameweek 37.
  • Palace would have Southampton (a) and Villa (a) in Gameweek 35, while Villa would have Norwich (h) and Palace (h).

The Premier League added that “any rearrangements for matches involving Liverpool or Manchester City will be confirmed in due course”.

DOUBLE GAMEWEEK NEWS REACTION AND GAMEWEEK 33 PREVIEW WITH MARK AND JOE

Live from 6.30pm:


338 Comments Post a Comment
  1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Pick 1 for this week only:

    1. Bowen
    2. Weghorst
    (no hit required)
    3. Wood
    4. Toney
    5. Havertz/Mount
    6. Sancho
    7. Any 4th defender, no price issue etc (currently playing TAA, Cancelo, Schär)

    3-7 require a -4

    Cheers guys.

  2. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    BB in tatters if Laca is injured, got Docherty to deal with as well.
    Worth a couple of hits if Laca out to get rid of chip?

    1. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      Potentially but would have to see your squad to be able to give an informed answer.

    2. Josh.E
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      Doubt he’s injured and if he’s benched it’s more to do with his poor form in-front of goal rather than injury. Haven’t seen anything on any Arsenal fan forums whereby the narrative is that many fans want him benched

  3. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Was wanting Leicester to go out as have Söyuncu on my bench, and so missing out on likely points... =o(

  4. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Wondering if it may vest to avoid the lottery of Leicester mids with my fts - and instead go for someone like havertz who should be nailed and possible dgw34.....

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      Havertz is iffy for GW33 but GW34 onwards all good.

      Why I got him on GW32 WC. FH-ing myself this week.

      1. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 days ago

        Do you think that he will start vs Palace after 120 minutes?

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 days ago

          Hopefully yes. It's a cup competition we're still in. Personally don't mind if Lukaku plays Arsenal.

      2. Chilli Heatwave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 days ago

        How’s your FH looking?

    2. putana
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      im considering havertz but i am not sure he starts against arsenal

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 days ago

        Fair point.....don't know if he starts....especially given the cup semi

        Feel like it's a bit of a lottery with these transfers....

  5. putana
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    west ham probably had a shot at top 4 if they didnt rely on a forward who stopped scoring in september

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      West Ham going from Relegation strugglers 2 years ago to playing a European quarter-final with the potential to play Barcelona if they win tonight is still a major achievement

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      If my grandmom had wheels she would be a Ferrari!

  6. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    If Chelsea get a DGW34 is James better option then cancello?

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      Depends if you think he plays both fixtures

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 days ago

        Is silva more likely ?

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 days ago

          Rudiger imo

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 6 days ago

            Yep agree but already got him

  7. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Luke Thomas likely to play the weekend then?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      There is a decent chance yes. Justin also looking like a popular pick for the weekend on Leicester forums.

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 days ago

        I fear for Justin in both games as his replacement Perreria just got the winner and it’ll mean him benched for 2 in a row which I doubt.

  8. antis0cial
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Really struggling to decide what to do, initial plan was to FH this week, but 34 could be could if Chelsea DGW. 2xFH + BB Left

    A) Free Hit
    B) Doherty to Schar and maybe a -4 for Cucho/Weghorst then BB
    C) Just play as is and save chips (FH34 BB36 FH37)

    RAMSDALE
    Taa Robbo Cancelo James
    Salah Son SAKA BARNES Kulu
    WEGHORST

    DE GEA Toney Cucho Doherty*

    1. Jonny HOW SON?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      I'm in a pretty similar boat and can't decide between A and C

      1. antis0cial
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 days ago

        The FH just feels so meh, I'm not convinced it outscores my current team

        1. Jonny HOW SON?
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 days ago

          At the moment, I'm still rather leaning towards the FH for this GW.
          Would bring in NEW, MUN, LEI options that I don't want long term and keep the core in Son, Salah, Cancelo.
          Also don't really like the double gameweek fixtures for CHE.

          1. antis0cial
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 days ago

            It’s just MUN have been soo poor recently and I’m afraid to lose pool assets vs united

  9. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    If you had this squad when would you use FH? Was planning for 36 or 37

    Dubravka
    Doherty* Rudiger Anderson Dalot
    Salah Son Saka
    Kane Lacazette Broja

    Sa Amartey Coutinho Ramsey

    1ft 0.7

    1. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      No.

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 days ago

        No what mate?

        1. DycheDycheBaby
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 days ago

          Ah reply fail! Sorry.
          Looking at your team though, yes would probably save the FH for 37. Or 36 if City get a double then.

  10. C0YS
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Anyone have feedback on this FH team? Anything you would change? No Arsenal

    Schmeichel (new, eve)
    Burn (LEI, CRY) | Schar (LEI, CRY) Reguilon (BHA)
    Salah (MUN) | Bruno Fernandes (NOR, liv) | Maddison (new, eve) | Barnes (new, eve) | Son (BHA)
    Kane (BHA) | Wood (LEI, cry)

    Fodder x 4

    0.7 to play with, will get 1-2 bench players if first XI looks good.

    1. Ayzay112728
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      Barnes was hooked at half time today - didnt have a great game so might be even more of a rotation risk

      1. C0YS
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 days ago

        great feedback, thank you!

  11. GHB
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Mark and Joe - first listen to any of these for a while, proper nostalgia

    1. AC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      The best right now for me are Mark, Luke and Az all together on FPL black box outstanding.

      1. GHB
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 days ago

        Luke is a great listen. Andy the best imo and only one I really listen to these days . Mark a superb listen when he does it tho and still the goat

        1. Josh.E
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 6 days ago

          Andy is cool

  12. Jump in Micah
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Have just enough for Raph > Sancho(c) (-4). Worth doing? Have no Bruno or Cr7

  13. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Best to avoid Leicester midfielders?

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      I’ll take Maddison for 1.5 games. I’m not using FH so just getting him in

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 days ago

        Got burnt with nacho so think going safer pick of odegaard

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 days ago

          Oh, I have Nacho too 😆

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 6 days ago

            Too risky adding another Leicester for me !!

  14. swanseag55
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Still getting Maddison in for Raphina this week. People say he will be rested but even if he doesn’t start v Newcastle, surely he gets 30 mins?
    He’s on fire right now and still thinking of giving him the armband as he be on cloud 9 teaching a Semi final. Could still outscores Kane and Son over 120 mins.

  15. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Is Raphina and Jonny to Maddison and Thomas for free sound ok?

    1. Kermit Special
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      Yup, u have schar?

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 days ago

        No, I have 4.3 to spend however or else take a -4 to get Schar/Target which I’m not too keen on

  16. Jump in Micah
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Wood or Sancho for this GW only?

    1. Kermit Special
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      Wood

  17. JohannaAdams10
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Would you move Havertz out for Maddison?

    1. Kermit Special
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      No, especially with a good chance of a DGW in 34. Find another way

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      No

  18. Kermit Special
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Play Havertz or White? Worried Havertz is benched for Arsenal

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      White

    2. Apollo Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      Havertz. Not a lot of confidence in Arsenal keeping a CS, whereas if Havertz plays there's a fair chance he scores.

  19. Golazo1357
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Guita
    James TAA Robbo Cancelo
    Salah Foden Saka Kulu
    Kane
    Foster Roberts Gordon Mateta

    2 frees this week. 0 funds available.
    A) Move Roberts for Schar and bank the second transfer
    B) Move Robbo to Schar and upgrade Gordon to someone like Bernardo or Mount?

    1. Kermit Special
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      A

      1. Golazo1357
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 days ago

        Would you then BB Schar, Gordon, Mateta, and Foster to get it out of the way and maximize funds moving forward?

        1. Aksekladden
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 days ago

          100%

  20. CROWLEY NOT CRAWLEY
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Messing around with 2 FH options - a bit scared about Leicester mids and minutes. Other one may put too much faith in Man United.

    OPTION A:
    Schmeichel
    White, Cancelo, Schar
    Martinelli, Son, Ward-Prowse, Salah
    Kane, Ronaldo, Wood

    Steele, Dewsbury-Hall, Tsimikas, Kelly 0 ITB

    OPTION B:
    Schmeichel
    Telles, Cancelo, Schar
    Martinelli, Son, Maddison, Bruno
    Kane, Ronaldo, Wood

    Steele, White, Tsimikas, Delph 0.1 ITB

    A or B?

  21. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Hi...completely stuck on what to do here. 2fts. 0 cash. Will use my remaining free hit for gw37....advice appreciated....thanks

    Dubravka (sa)
    Taa cancelo rudiger (vvd Doherty)
    Salah saka kulu coutinho (Ramsey)
    Kane weghorst broja

    A.....Doherty and coutinho to schar and maddison

    B...Doherty and coutinho to havertz and fodder defender (kelly)

    C....something else

  22. M1906
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Dubravka

    TAA Cancelo Burn

    Son Kuli Maddison Saka Ramsey

    Kane Broja

    Sa Tierney Kilman Cucho
    ITB: 6.2

    Who should I bring in for Ramsey & Tierney

    1. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      Bruno and fodder?

      1. Aksekladden
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 days ago

        Agree.

    2. Aksekladden
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      Can you do Bruno and schar?

  23. AYLD28
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Ultimately, these would be my moves on my free hit. Is it worth it, includes captain?

    1. Laporte becomes Wood (formation change)
    2. Salah becomes Son
    3. Kulusevski becomes Fernandes
    4. Broja becomes Ronaldo
    5. TAA becomes Alonso (or any 5.5)

    Also mitigates my minus 4.

    When I put it in this simplest term, does it feel worth it?

  24. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Getting BB done this week. Bring in Schmeichel for Foster or swap out Gordon for a DGW mid? Gets me to nine doublers.

    Foster
    Trent Davies Robbo
    Bruno(c) Saka Kulusevski Barnes
    Kane Lacazette Broja

    Sanchez Gordon White Schar

  25. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Son or Kane captain?

    Who best placed to get points against Brighton?

    1. Aksekladden
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 days ago

      Son for me.
      But both got a case to be made.

  26. Aksekladden
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Need some advice..

    Sa
    Taa, robbo, cancelo, gabriel
    Son, salah, saka, kulu
    Kane, broja

    Sa, amartey, gordon, cucho

    A) Sa, gordon, gabriel --> dubravka, barnes, shar
    B) Sa, salah, gordon --> Dubravka, bruno, Maddison

    Both for a hit.

  27. Aksekladden
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 days ago

    Something got to give.
    In the long run, i will ruin the rest of my team with these selections. No flexibility.
    Who or what shuld i cut?

    A) Salah
    B) Kane
    C) Son
    D) Premium defense (would become two heavy hitters, rest below 4.5)

  28. Original Sin
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 days ago

    Bench James or Robbo?

    1. PJiggy
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 1 day ago

      Neither

  29. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 1 day ago

    Would you lose Kane or son to get back salah back ?

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 1 day ago

      Kane

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 1 day ago

        Cheers unfortunately if did he for -4

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 1 day ago

      Get ahead of the curve and get a city premium in

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 1 day ago

        Cancello essential