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FPL Double Gameweek 34/35: My thoughts on United and Chelsea players

The news for the potential doubles in Gameweek 34 and 35 has just dropped and with this article, I give my initial thoughts on the current state of play.

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BACK TO BACK DOUBLES POSSIBLE FOR UNITED

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The first obvious repercussion is that it makes Manchester United assets more attractive now than they were before, with a guaranteed ‘double’ in Gameweek 33 and the potential for another one in Gameweek 34 (ars, CHE). Now while the Double Gameweek 34 is not too attractive, it is still a Double Gameweek. I was already feeling that people are ignoring the Red Devils’ double this week (there might be some bias as a United fan), calling it a ‘single Gameweek’ just because the second game is at Anfield against Liverpool. Now, in no way am I saying that we will demolish the Reds based on what we’ve seen so far but Jurgen Klopp’s side do concede their fair share of big chances, and I wouldn’t rule out a goal from my team.

And then there is the fixture against Norwich at home. There are a lot of people saying that the Canaries have done well in keeping two clean sheets on the trot but the fact is they have an expected goals conceded (xGC) of 4.95 in the last two Gameweeks – only Burnley and Southampton have a higher xGC in that period. Add to that the fact that they are the worst team in the league for xGC this season, I think it’s very much worth rolling the dice on a Manchester United attacker.

Since Gameweek 25, Manchester United are fifth in the league for expected goals (xG) and despite our Jekyll and Hyde nature, we are at least capable of scoring a few goals against Dean Smith’s troops. You know what they say about FPL: it is about putting yourself in a position to get lucky. You don’t necessarily need to hold on to your United asset in Gameweek 34, either, and converting that attacker to a Chelsea player (should the Blues’ double materialise) is also a good option.

GO BIG ON CHELSEA?

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Speaking of Chelsea, if they do beat Crystal Palace in the FA Cup and have a Double Gameweek in 34, Wildcarders have a great opportunity in terms of going heavy on the Blues. Given that they are out of Europe and have a good-looking Double Gameweek 36 as well (WOL, lee), I assume most Wildcarders would probably triple on Chelsea in Gameweek 34, rule out the Free Hit in Gameweek 36 and instead deploy it in Gameweek 37, although that still depends on where the as-yet-unannounced Manchester City Double Gameweek falls. It also helps that, outside of the doubles, Thomas Tuchel’s side have great fixtures right until the end of the season.

We have Chelsea options across the field at the moment and it won’t be too difficult to pick three of their players and hold them until the end of the season. And yes, in case you’re wondering, of course Timo Werner (£8.6m) is on my mind.

INTEREST IN LEICESTER LESSENING

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Leicester City’s UEFA Conference League tie against PSV Eindhoven has just ended as I write this and it seems like they will primarily focus on Europe now. My interest in them has definitely dwindled after tonight’s results and it is worth pointing out that their next European ties will be after Gameweeks 34 and 35. Interestingly, Tottenham Hotspur have an away game against the Foxes in Gameweek 35, which makes Spurs assets very attractive – if they weren’t already – for that round of matches.

ROLL A TRANSFER IF YOU CAN

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Another thought in my head, and something I’m contemplating with for my team, is that if you have a captain that you are happy with this week and don’t have a Wildcard to fall back on, it might be worthwhile rolling your transfer (if you can afford it) to attack better teams in Gameweek 34/35. I currently am thinking of getting a Manchester United player to captain in Gameweek 33 and saving my other transfer so that I can attack and set up my team in Gameweek 34 with a lot more information at my disposal. Primarily, this concerns Double Gameweek 34 or 35 and where Manchester City’s double is likely falling.

If you have a strong feeling about a team this week, don’t hesitate from going there either because there are not many Gameweeks left. If you have a Free Hit outstanding, one Gameweek is 20% of your remaining FPL season – so don’t be afraid to chase hauls, even if for one week. That said, Chelsea next week seem worth attacking more than any of the doublers this time around, especially since they are out of Europe. It is not a given at all that they will beat Crystal Palace in the FA Cup semi-final, which is a reason why I like the idea of waiting for this week before going heavy on any team.

DOWNGRADE DOHERTY?

Asessing the best Matt Doherty replacements in FPL

A couple of things before I sign off.

A lot of people are looking for Matt Doherty (£4.9m) replacements and if you have already used your Bench Boost chip, dead-ending this spot to generate a million in funds is also something you should consider if it fits your plans, especially as people will be targeting expensive assets from good teams for the run-in.

READ MORE: Who are the best Matt Doherty replacements in FPL?

And lastly, being a Manchester United fan, I just want to say, think again and very, very, very hard if you’re considering selling Mohamed Salah (£13.2m) this Gameweek.


You can watch my fellow Pro Pundit Zophar and I reacting to the Double Gameweek 34/35 news in our latest pod below.

Good luck and see you next week!

462 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Have 2 ft's here. Which of these options are you doing?
    1. Pope to Schmeichel.
    2. Salah to Bruno (c).
    3. Kane to Ronaldo.
    4. Other- What would it be?

    Pope.
    James, Cancelo, TAA.
    Martinelli, Kulu, Saka, Salah, Havertz.
    Kane, Broja.
    Foster, Laporte, Amartey, Mateta.
    2ft's, 0.2m ITB. 1 FH left.

    1. CLOD
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I would just do Pope to Schmeichel. Can see Salah and kane outscoring Bruno and Ronaldo. Wouldn't be surprised to see Utd lose both games.

    2. SharkyT
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      1

  2. mo 10 years on FFS? Join my…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    So I have 2 free home ta left and have no idea when to use them..

    This is the first time in years i have been stumped with my strategy!

    Sitting just inside 50k.

    Pope
    Cancelo, taa, James, white
    Salah, saka, kulu, Gordon
    Tony, Kane, weg

    1. balint84
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Who is the captain?

    2. Davemc23
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      2 free hits?

    3. SharkyT
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      You can’t use them back to back so I’d use one this week then 36 or 37 although your team doesn’t really warrant one

  3. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    On BB this GW, have to take a hit to replace my final blanker (Raph).

    Do I go for Maddison (possible double, heavy chance of rotation in the medium-term) or Mount/Havertz (only a SGW, but would set me up well for Chelsea's run-in)?

    1. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I think Id just go Havertz tbh

  4. balint84
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Is Maddison capitany a Maddness this week?

    1. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yes

    2. Davemc23
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      It's not madness but I think he only starts one

  5. upforgrabs
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Who do you think scores more over the next two GWs (given United gets DGW34) ?

    A) Fernandes (NOR, liv, ars, CHE)
    or
    B) Salah (MUN, EVE)

    1. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B

    2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A

    3. Chrispy
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Salah, only way I go near Bruno is on my FH this week.

    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B

  6. Bavarian
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    BB this? YES or NO

    Ramsdale*-Guaita
    TAA-Cancelo-White*-Schar*-Targett*
    Salah-Maddison*-Kulusevski-Saka*-Sancho*
    Kane-Broja*-Weghorst*

  7. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Ramsey to Sterling? Have 7.0m ITB, would leave me with the following:

    Ramsdale*
    Robertson Cancelo Tarkowski* Schar*
    Fernandes* Sterling Maddison* Saka* Kulu
    Kane

    (Lacazette*, Coady, Gelhardt)

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      That could well be the best play into Manchester City attack at the moment.

    2. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Really tempted by Sterling too

  8. DennisTheMenace
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on this FH draft? 0 ITB

    Schmeichel (new, eve)
    Gabriel (sou, che) | Burn (LEI, CRY) | Schar (LEI, CRY) | Cancelo (BHA)
    Maddison (new, eve) | Bruno (NOR, liv) | Son (BHA)
    Ronaldo (NOR, liv) | Wood (LEI, CRY) | Kane (BHA)

    Raya (wat) | KDH (new, eve) | Brownhill (whu, SOU) | Tsimikas (MUN)

    Is it a worry that I don’t have Trent, Saka or Kulusevski? Anyone else that I should or shouldn’t have?

  9. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Need another starter, will WC next GW,

    Sanchez
    TAA, Cancelo, White
    Son, Saka, Barnes, Bowen
    Kane, Broja

    Steel, Rudiger, Watkins, Raph, Doherty

    A) Doherty to Schar for free play 4-4-2
    B) Bruno (and bench fodder defender up to 4.3m) for a hit, play 3-4-3
    C) Play Rudiger (and bring in bench cover)

    1. DennisTheMenace
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      a

  10. Dyche sacking reaction
    ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Sean dyche sacked!

    Stupid decision from Burnley

    1. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Huh??

      1. ShaunGoater123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        The athletic reporting that Sean Dyche has been sacked

        1. JT11fc
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Ridiculous decision, they may bounce and manage to stay up but hes had them punching well above their weight

          1. ShaunGoater123
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            Totally agree

    2. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Weg (C)

    3. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Who do they think they are?

      Might make United think twice on rushing the ten Hag appointment.

    4. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Pochettino’s next move sorted!

    5. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Wow that’s an outrageous decision

    6. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A completely ridiculous decision from the outside. Wouldn’t be surprised to not see them in the prem again for decades.

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Big Sam time

      2. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Good

    7. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Thanks for the memories Dychey baby!!

      https://youtu.be/Ube9YZFYqvk

    8. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      What is going on? Sean to United? 😛

    9. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      After 10 years as well. Something must have happened between Dyche and the owners this week.

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        headbutt?

    10. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Madness if true

    11. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Madness.

    12. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      To be fair, how man league titles has he won for Burnley , how many champions leagues, how many fa cups, how many world cups, how many Olympic golds, how many F1 championships, how many Green jackets you seen him sporting … not a single Brit award!? All perfectly normal expectations for a club like Burnley.

      1. Lord.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        He managed to keep a Pub team in the Premier League for most of the last decade.

    13. el polako
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Tony Pulis next.

    14. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Probably the right move.

      He took over in September 2012/13. Dyche's high point was taking Burnley into Europe - that was in 2017/18. His low point is now with Burnley in the relegation zone (2021/22).

      5 year rise to the top (2013 to 2017) and 5 year fall to the bottom (2018 to 2022). They are likely to go down so get a new manager in, might get lucky and stay up and gives the new manager time to work over all summer whatever the result.

    15. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Wonder what this means for the recruitment policy requiring players to have a forklift truck licence to be able to sign

    16. ringwraith
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Burnley are going down now. Love to know who made such a decision. The timing is terrible. Breaks my heart being a Burnley fan

      1. Chemical76
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        It makes no sense at all.

        Burnley now going to be caught in the washing machine that is the Championship for around 5 to 10 years.

        Will tantalise fanbase with play offs but Premier League will become a distant memory.

        Dyche was the club.

  11. XX SMICER XX
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Who scores more points in the next 3 gameweeks
    A. Ronaldo -4 (NOR liv ars CHE BRE)
    B. Kane (BRI bre LEI)

    1. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B

    2. MightyGar
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B

  12. Saosin
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    White or Telles on FH?

    1. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      White

    2. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Telles for me

  13. balint84
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Why is Wood more popular thsm ASM here?

    1. schlupptheweek
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Gets more minutes, on pens and everyone like getting Wood

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Wood gets 1 penalty and everyone jumps on board

    2. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Because Wood scored last gw.

      1. XX SMICER XX
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        This

  14. The Frenchie
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Guys who were set to use FH on DGW33, are you plans changing now with potentially DGW34?

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Not sure myself got 2FT and 2FH making FH33 more difficult

  15. Meechoo115
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Kane to Ronaldo -4

    Will then captain Ronaldo this week not Saka

    Have wildcard which I am doing in 34 anyway so one weeker

    A. Yes
    B. No

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I like it.
      I’m considering moving to Ronaldo with no WC left

  16. Well you know, Triffic
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Burnley owners finally watched Weghurst highlights from the past 6 weeks.

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Boom

  17. KANTEnders
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Weggy resurgence incoming lads!

  18. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Keep Weggy then?

    1. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      TC

    2. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Chucking the armband on him

  19. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Burnley bounce coming? Cornet, Rodriguez, McNeil resurgence?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      sh*t gets sh*tter after bounce...

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Bounce to where is the question

    3. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Just cornet if you had to go there

  20. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Weghorst -> Pele transformation incoming. C locked.

  21. Lingard’s Shin Guards
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    which one?

    a) doh -> reguilon/emerson
    b) iheanacho, doh -> Pukki, Laporte (-4)
    c) iheancho, doh -> Broja, Laporte (-4)
    d) iheanacho, doh -> Wood, reguilon/emerson (-4)
    e) iheanacho, raph -> Broja/Pukki, Havertz/Mount/Madds (-4)

  22. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Best FH mid to have? Got up to 8.5m to spend.

    Midfield is currently: Saka, Maddison, Bruno, Son

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Bruno
      Son
      Salah
      Saka
      Maddison
      Cornet
      Martinelli

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        No
        No
        No
        Yes
        Yes
        Yes
        Yes

    2. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Cornet or Barnes or Martinelli

  23. No Kane No Gain
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Doherty to James or Cancelo -4?! Need to do it to field 11.

    I guess James with the potential double 34 is the best option?! Are we expecting a cancelo rest in either 33 or 34??

  24. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Now just need Dyche to take the commentator role...

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Imagine him at United with all the prima donnas a few black eyes would sort out the dressing room 🙂

  25. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Any United defender nailed at present?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Telles with Shaw injury

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      People taunting Telles as Shaw is out

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Looking for Docherty replacement so I can use BB but also have Laca 🙁

  26. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Is it a Mistake benching Rudiger?

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Robbo, Schar
    Maddison (c), Son (VC), Salah, Saka, Kulu
    Lacazette, Weghorst

    Bench: Rudiger, non playing players

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Over Weghorst probably yes ... keep an eye on Laca fitness

  27. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Outrageous, DGW 33 34 35 36 37 now? When the heck I will use my 2FH?

  28. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Wout Weghorst just announced player-manager til the end of the season

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Quadruple captain locked

  29. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    With 2FTs, 1.8ITB and a WC next week. Doherty >> Schar / Targett with 1FT then either…

    A. Weg >> Wood/ASM/Adams
    B. Raph >> Maddison (bench Weg)
    C. Both -4 and bench someone else.

    (2)DDG
    TAA. Cancelo. Doherty**
    Salah. Kulu. (2)Saka. (2)Martinelli
Kane. Toney. (2)Weg
    (Foster, Raphinha**, Tierney**, (2)Dalot)

  30. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Schmeichel
    Cancelo Targett Schar
    Bruno(C) Maddison Saka Martinelli Son
    Ronaldo(V) Kane
    Steele Burn Richardson Tsimikas
    On FH, GTG or reshuffle?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Decent whoever you pick someone else will haul just the FPL way 🙂