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Double Gameweek 36 for Man City confirmed: Initial reaction and key FPL targets

The long-awaited news finally arrived at Wednesday lunchtime as Manchester City‘s one outstanding Premier League fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers was slotted into Gameweek 36.

City and Wolves join 10 other Premier League sides in ‘doubling’ in that Gameweek and have the following matches:

  • Manchester City: Newcastle United (h), Wolverhampton Wanderers (a)
  • Wolverhampton Wanderers: Chelsea (a), Manchester City (h)

The other option was for the Premier League to place the Wolves v City fixture into Gameweek 37.

That hasn’t happened and, as a result, only five teams – Aston Villa, Burnley, Crystal Palace, Everton and Leicester City – now ‘double’ in that round of matches.

Liverpool’s clash with Southampton, temporarily postponed because of the Reds’ involvement in the FA Cup final, has simply been moved back a few days to Tuesday 17 May and will stay within Gameweek 37. Both sides play only once in that Gameweek.

No more fixtures remain outstanding, so we – finally – now have the complete schedule for the rest of 2021/22.

SEASON TICKER OVERVIEW

The clubs above are sorted by ease of fixture in the run-in, with quantity, as well as quality, also affecting the rankings.

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INITIAL REACTION + KEY CITY TARGETS IN FPL

De Bruyne’s FPL form at home catches the eye as United collapse

The worry regarding City assets when the matches pile up is that Pep Guardiola might up the tinkering.

But the good news for FPL managers is that the schedule is about as kind as it could be, given the number of fixtures that are still to be fulfilled.

The reigning champions don’t have any Wednesday-Saturday turnarounds in Europe, for instance, and get at least three full rest days in between most of their remaining games in all competitions.

The one exception to that is – typically – in Double Gameweek 36, when just over 72 hours separate the matches against Newcastle and Wolves.

  • Tuesday 26 AprilReal Madrid (h), Champions League semi-final, first leg
  • Saturday 30 AprilGameweek 35 – Leeds United (a)
  • Wednesday 4 MayReal Madrid (a), Champions League semi-final, second leg
  • Sunday 8 MayGameweek 36 – Newcastle United (h)
  • Wednesday 11 MayGameweek 36 – Wolverhampton Wanderers (a)
  • Sunday 15 MayGameweek 37 – West Ham United (a)
  • Sunday 22 MayGameweek 38 – Aston Villa (h)

As for key targets, Kevin De Bruyne (£11.8m), Joao Cancelo (£7.1m) and Aymeric Laporte (£6.0m) are the initial names that spring out.

Cancelo and Laporte have started all but one of the league fixtures that they have been fully fit for this season: their only benchings coming against Norwich in Gameweek 25 when there was a very quick turnaround between fixtures (Laporte was also a substitute on the opening day but was short of match fitness after a spell in isolation).

De Bruyne was not quite the same ‘nailed’ prospect in the first half of 2021/22 thanks to a real dip in form but he’s been back to his best since, starting 16 of City’s last 17 Premier League games – that one benching, you guessed it, coming against Norwich.

In that time, De Bruyne is top among all FPL assets for points (127).

Bernardo Silva’s (£7.0m) start rate is also up at over 90% this season, making him one of the less rotation-prone options, although he himself has accumulated only 55 points during De Bruyne’s purple patch.

As for the more explosive, risky options, the minutes accrued and any injuries picked up over Gameweek 35 and in Madrid next Wednesday will perhaps be crucial to determining which of them stands the best chance of sustained game-time in Double Gameweek 36.

Riyad Mahrez (£8.6m), for instance, can’t be beaten by any teammate for attacking returns (17), double-digit hauls (six), rate of expected goal involvement (one every 103.2 minutes) or points-per-start average (7.7) in 2021/22 (see the below graphic from our Premium Members Area). When he’s on the pitch, he can do serious damage – but how many minutes will he get?


417 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Update the ticker please.

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

    For 36: would you rather have Coutinho or Richarlison?

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

      coutinho

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      richarlison

    3. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      neither

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

      for GW35,36,37 Coutinho

  3. Hits from the Bong
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Got zero Man City, FH37 in tatters. Any of these options worth it?

    1. Havertz to Foden
    2. Broja+Havertz to Jesus+Gordon
    3. Kane+Havertz to Jesus+KDB

    Foster Dubravka
    TAA Robertson Alonso Coady Schar
    Salah Son Havertz Saka Martinelli
    Kane Mateta Broja

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

      3.. not sure if its worth it but seems like the best move out of three you proposed

    2. More Cowbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Havertz has a great double in 36, would keep him

      1. Hits from the Bong
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        FA Cup final means he's unlikely to play at Leeds though

    3. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Maybe just Kane to Jesus since you have Son. Could bring in Cancelo/Laporte to replace Coady with rest of cash?

    4. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      1 but I'm likely doing that so I am biased lol. Jesus feels like chasing points and Kane might outscore his double in the last 2 games of the season alone

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        I'm in absolute tatters as well. No easy or feasible route to get City players in.

        1. Thomas Magnum
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Only have City defenders (Laporte and Cancelo) but would love an attacking player. Although with all the uncertainty around minutes, and the fact they are so difficult to bring in I'm just not sure how i'll do it and if it's worth it.

  4. More Cowbell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Lol at the bloke in the top left of the article image.

    In other matters, which 2 budget forwards to have alongside Kane for DGW36?

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Hahaha classic, and likely someone like Pukki and Dennis, maybeee Rodrigo

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

      Too focussed on the nosepicker

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Oh, and two out of Dennis, Nketiah and Pukki

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

        Atleast this time they've turned up.

  5. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    If you still FH and TC left would you use TC in GW36 on say someone like Salah or KDB or load up on DGW'ers on FH and use the TC in 37/38?

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

      It does depend on your team but I’d probably TC 36 and FH37 if it were my team

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Who would you have your eye on as TC?

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      TC KDB (or Salah/Mané) in 36. FH37

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

    0.1 off of Kilman -> Laporte ffs

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

      Don't worry, City's defence ain't all that.

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

      I've lost count of the number of CS points my City defence double-up has lost by a single goal. They are frustrating to own.

  7. FPL MAN 123
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Help Please!

    Ramsdale | (Foster)
    VVD | TAA | James | (White | Schar)
    Salah | Maddison | Kulu | Saka | JWP
    Kane | Weghorst | (Broja)

    James & Weghorst > Alonso & Dennis (2FT)

    This then sets up for JWP > Mount

    Full team of DGW's and a Salah TC

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

    I see most on here are FHing in 37 - I think it suits my team to FH in 37 instead.

    Is this mostly due to people BBing or some other reason?

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

      Sorry, FH in 36 for me I meant.

    2. Rassi
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      BB probably the main reason.

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

      Nah, it's because most on here will follow what most are doing, mostly...

    4. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Thanks

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

    What's the template FH36 team?

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

      This is a quick draft I made

      Schmeicel
      TAA - Robbo - Cancelo - Laporte
      Salah - KDB - Mount - Saka - Maddison
      Dennis

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

        Looks similar to mine. Just don't fancy Chelsea or Leicester for because of likely rotation. Would love to fit Son in but that is difficult.

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

        Very Good Team

      3. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        No Spurs attack? 😮

      4. SINGH
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        mount wont play double will he?

  10. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    fh 36 or 37? with this team currently

    pope (ramsdale)
    taa robbo james (schar ait nouri)
    salah kulu mount havertz saka
    weghorst broja (wood)

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

      36 imo. Mainly because Chelsea is likely to rotate a lot.

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

      I wouldn't FH that team, maybe just Wood & Kulu to Dennis & Maddison.

    3. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Surely FH in 37 to get some Villa, Everton and Leicester in.

    4. MARVELLUS
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I am surprised this is such a debate, very clear to me (if no other chips left). Would you rather FH when the two best teams in the league double, or when teams like Villa/Lei/Eve double?

      1. FPL Insanity
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Because most (inc the OP) will have those top players anyway. They won’t have the DGW37 players and can bring them in when others will be mostly singling plus a chance they’re rested or benched. I’ll be FH37

        1. MARVELLUS
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          I get your point, but looking at the fixtures I would want triple Liv, City, Spurs and Chelsea in GW37. I would advise going for picks from the best teams, not these average ones. A lot of teams people have already look fine for gw37 IMO

  11. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Ben said it was very likely to be week 36 and then said it was more likely to be week 37. Now it’s in week 36 so I guess he was right, once again…

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

      He was never less than 70 % on 36, iirc.

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

      I have zero City and will have to move mountains to get anyone in... 🙁

  12. -GK22-
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Afternoon

    I have £0.1m it’s and my FH left + 1 FT this week

    Looking at my team any help pls

    1) roll FT and FH 37
    2) make a change this week (James?) and FH 36?

    Ramsdale
    Robby, TAA, James, Royal
    Salah, Ramsey, Mount, Kulu, Gundogan
    Kane

    Foster, Weggy, Schwartz, Borja

  13. Malkmus
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    A'noon all. Re gw36, if I do:

    Havertz to KDB, Kane to Pukki, Gelhardt to Mateta, Cucho to Dennis, Livra to Davies, I will get the below for -8. 1.3 ITB,

    Ramsdale - Foster
    TTA - Robbo - Cancelo - James - Davies
    KDB - Salah - Saka - Martinelli - Kulu
    Dennis - Pukki - Mateta

    Any thoughts? Livra to Zinchenko maybe?

    Ta!

  14. Cheeky Onion
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    1 FT & 0.0 ITB - How to set this team up for BB36? Will WC37

    DDG*
    TAA* - Robbo* - Cancelo* - Alonso*
    Salah* - Saka* - Foden* - Kulu* - Mount*
    Watkins*

    Bachmann - White* - Broja - Edouard

    Willing to take a hit before DGW36 - what transfer should I not make?
    A) DDG > Schmeichel
    B) Bachmann > Foster
    C) Broja > Nketiah
    D) Edouard > Pukki/Dennis

  15. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Team by 36 with free transfers (11 doublers)

    Foster (Dubravka)
    TAA Robertson Alonso Cancelo (Amartey)
    Salah Saka Foden Kulusevski Coutinho
    Kane (Gelhardt Broja)

    FH in 36 or 37?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      37

  16. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Who to sacrifice to make space for City in 36:

    A) Kane
    B) Son

    1. The Mighty Whites
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A

    2. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A

    3. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Havent totally decided but I think I'm going to let go of Son, mainly because its simpler to get to Mané that way & don't see any Kane replacments I'm too keen on

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        If there are no price changes I can do this:

        Havertz + Kane + Lewis to KDB + Richarlison + Schmeichel for -4

        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          My dislike of Richarlison is very hard to overcome. But the fixtures are ok & they have to fight. And yeah, I think getting KDB is is worth it

  17. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    1FT, 0.0 ITB, thoughts?

    Ederson - Foster
    TAA - Robertson - Cancelo - Laporte - Alonso
    Salah - Havertz - Mount - Saka - Gordon
    Watkins - Pukki - Dennis

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

      Pukki to Nketiah ?

    2. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Looks good. playing 5-4-1-?

      1. The Mighty Whites
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        I am, yeah!

  18. DIMITRIS
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Wood to Nketiah - yay or nay ?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Neigh.

  19. cravencottage
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    For the run in; Double up on Man City or Pool defense?

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

      Pool defense, too much risk at City because of rotation...

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Depends who you're intending to go with / who you can afford.

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

          Of course, but I just dont fancy City attacking options because its a minefield...

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I think Pool, just because of presumably less rotation and fullbacks ability to get points at both ends of the pitch. As well as the ability to go 1 fullback and Matip if you want to save some cash

  20. SKENG
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    If Saka and James look fit to play, does this look like an easy save for GW35?
    Got 1 FT, 0.2 ITB and no chips left. 2 FTs should be useful for DGW36.

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James Silva
    Salah Son Kulusevski Havertz Saka
    Broja

    Schmeichel Wood Gelhardt Doherty

  21. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Son, Weggy > Foden, Jesus next week for free?

    Always planned on rolling the FT this week.

    Then FH37

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

      Why would you sell Son (nailed and can hurt ARS and LIV on the break quite easily) for rotation prone Jesus and Foden (Pep can easily play Grealish and Sterling instead of them) ?

      1. CheesyZoot
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        It's true, but realistically, even with limited mins, I can see Foden outscoring Son who has 120 against 2 of the most in form teams in the league

        Plus it enables Weg > Jesus which seems a massive upgrade, no?

        1. CheesyZoot
          • 4 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Meant to say Son with 180 mins soz

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

          Yeah Weg to Jesus is a massive upgrade, can't argue with that one. The only thing that puts me away from City is rotation. What good is a Jesus on a bench...
          I got burned too many times with Pep, and I'm quite comfortable with Laporte and Cancelo in my team.
          But on the other hand, you can of course get lucky with Foden and Jesus and score massive. It's just up to you whether you'll take the risk.
          Cheers!

  22. Il Capitano
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    0.8m ITB - 1FT - BB36

    Ramsdale
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Laporte
    Salah Saka Kulu Ramsey
    Kane Pukki

    Foster - Raph Doherty* Cucho*

    Doherty > Cash + Cucho > Jrod(if fit) over the next 2GWs? Double Spurs attack not ideal but I don't think I have the transfers spare to downgrade Kane and redistribute the funds.

  23. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Is Clyne absolutely nailed these days, lads? Has he been playing RB instead of Ward, or what's the story?

    Thanks.

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Don't really know the full story on why Ward was dropped but Clyne has been a regular starter for a while now so should be safe (& great value) pick imo

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Yeah. Cheers.

  24. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Too much choice for GW36 🙁 :

    A) Son + Pukki / Dennis
    B) Kane + Dewsbury-Hall
    C) KDB + Sargent
    D) Sterling + Dennis / Pukki
    E) Mahr / Fode / Bern / Gund + Richarlison
    F) Jesus + Maddison / Coutinho / Raphinha / Kulu / Sarr

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I'm thinking F with Kulu if the stars align, as Spurs play Norwich GW38 (FH37). Otherwise C or D.

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      E for me

  25. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    So DGW36 for City...

    Plan is in place for me.
    35: Roll FT
    36: Kane, Kulu, Mount/Havertz > KdB, Mahrez, Nketiah -4

    I end up with:
    Ramsdale
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Alonso
    Salah KdB Havertz Saka Mahrez
    Nketiah
    (3.9 Pukki Davies 4.5)

    That's a team that can compete with FHers

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Looks like a plan!

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

      Selling 2 Spurs assets with double GW36 fixtures and before GW38 against Norwich, and a Chelsea player with solid GW36 double fixtures, for rotation-prone players, and for a hit. It doesn't sit right for me. I'm considering buying Kulu in GW36. But it could pay off, with City banging in the goals.

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

        Having triple City for GW36 is the way I think.

        Although it is a bit scary that I will probably have no Spurs in GW38.

        I'm weighing up a strategy to FH38 instead of 37. The doublers in 37 kind of suck.

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Yeah, FH38 could be an option!

  26. Sal8
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Got wc bb and fh left.

    Plan is wildcard gw35 this week to keep in mind gw38 also and one of the BB teams as below.

    A. BB36 + FH37
    B. FH36 + BB37

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

      A is better because you want a 36 team in 38 not a 37 team.

  27. SINGH
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    I have cancelo and KDB on WC - for last def spot do I go rudiger or laporte? dont want to double up on city def and I feel rudiger will start both games as its his last season

  28. King Prawn
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    How nailed do we think Alonso is?

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      *Fairly* (wouldn't say he'd be a great deal more than that). More than he was before WHU game as he did well in it.

  29. JBG
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    How does this -8 team look for BB DGW36?

    Pope-Schemichel*
    TAA-Walker*-Cancelo-Cash-Alonso
    Salah-Raphinha**-Havertz-Kulu-Gordon*
    Kane-Pedro*-Pukki

    * = Players I'm bringing in
    ** = It's between Raphinha or Barnes to downgrade to Gordon. Barnes is the one I'm on now to transfer out. Not sure though. Help?

  30. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    anyone interested in ake for the dgw36??? could he start both games?