Fixtures Game-week 36 and a look ahead to 37… – FPL Fantasy Football Premier League
Welcome to Game-week 36. Well sort of, as we guess most of you will have a firm eye on Game-week 37 by now as that one represents a double for six teams. Many, if indeed not most of your transfers this week will probably be done to bolster your ranks in preparation for DGW37. As such we are going to make sure you know who the lucky six for next week are and how their fixtures look for this week and for GW38 also so as to hopefully give you the best possible guide to ensuring you maximise your returns on your double game-week investments. The sparkling form of some players such as Ramsay and Eriksen though, who are without a double ahead, has muddied the waters somewhat so be sure to check out the tracker as to how the fixtures look for all the teams but we will focus solely on those with a double in GW37 .
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It is with a heavy heart that we present to you a diminished fixture tracker this week as it is down to the last three weeks and counting now…
Green are those we feel have favourable fixtures
Red are those we feel have less than favourable fixtures
Yellow are those that we are sitting on the fence for
Blue are the magic 6 who have a DGW37…
The two obvious standouts here in terms of Green and Red are –
Arsenal. The Gunners have three great fixtures to finish the season with. #Ramsaytime? If you haven’t already then he put up a great case for his inclusion in GW35 with a goal, two assists and two bonus points for a grand total of a mightily impressive 16 points. Even Jason Puncheon would be proud of that! Perhaps there is a case for ‘one goal at a time’ Giroud or even the odd Arsenal defender or if you fancy a punt then do a full 360 and get Ozil back in.
Norwich. We rather suspect that the guy in charge of the fixtures computer either has a sense of humour or is actually an Ipswich fan as the Canaries have an absolute nightmare end to the season – having played Champions-elect Liverpool in GW35 they now finish with trips to Man Utd and Chelsea and then host 4th place chasing Arsenal. Stay away. Far away!
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The Doubles!
The other standout’s are of course those six teams in blue who have a DGW37 to contend with. Let’s talk through their merits or otherwise over the full fixture list that remains –
Aston Villa GW36 Swansea (a), GW37 Hull (h), Man City (a), GW38 Spurs (a)
The unfortunate injury to Christian Benteke cut short a mini bandwagon that was promising to pick up pace and since then we doubt many of you will have looked in the direction of Villa from a fantasy point of view. They travel to Swansea this week in a game that would surely see the winners safe and sound from any further threat of relegation. The double could not be more contrasting for Villa as they have a relatively nice home game against Hull who it appears may already have their minds on the FA Cup final. The second game sees them go to the Etihad to face City who at that stage may or may not still be involved in the title race but regardless we wouldn’t be putting too much on Villa getting anything from that one. Villa then see the season out with another away trip, this time to Spurs to probably wave goodbye to Mr Sherwood’s tenure at the helm but this may also be the catalyst for Spurs putting in that little bit more effort on the day. Not Adebayor though, obviously.
Hull GW36 Fulham (a), GW37 Villa (a), Man Utd (a), GW38 Everton (h)
Hull need to be a little bit careful here. They are only six points above the relegation zone but that could be cut to three should they fall to defeat at Fulham this week. They really need to win this one and then and only then can they begin to think about that big day out at Wembley that is looming for them. The double week for them includes two away games, the above mentioned trip to Villa Park and then they go to Man Utd which as we know could produce anything from a hammering to a surprisingly easy away victory. Their final game then sees them host Everton who may still at that stage need a victory to try and secure 4th spot. If they do then that one won’t be easy either. A lot of managers will have a Hull defender in their squads already and we would recommend leaving it at that for them.
Man City GW36 Crystal Palace (a), GW37 Everton (a), Aston Villa (h), GW38 West Ham (h)
So it looks like Aguero is back with a bang again. Well it did anyway, until he went off ‘injured’ again. This one looked more like a precaution and certainly a lot less serious than the David Silva one though. City kick off this end of season run with a trip to Palace which is certainly a more difficult trip than it once was, given Palace’s massive turnaround under the Pulis regime. City laboured to a 1-0 home victory in the corresponding fixture so this may not be as straight forward as it first appears. They then begin their double with an equally testing trip to Goodison. The plus side on that one is that Everton will be without their midfield lynchpin Gareth Barry due to the loan rule and that could really hurt them in this one. City then face Villa at home in the second game of their double which they should win comfortably. They close the season out by hosting West Ham in what is another banker on paper. Much will depend on the City injury news as to how you approach this one we would imagine. There are suggestions that Yaya Toure may be fit again already for the Palace game so that may be a good place to start!
Man Utd GW36 Norwich (h), GW37 Sunderland (h), Hull (h), GW38 Southampton (a)
If the rumours are to be believed then you do have to feel a little bit sorry for David Moyes when you consider that the next three fixtures are all at home and all eminently winnable for Utd. Perhaps therein lies the problem though. They look much more winnable when you consider Utd without him and much less winnable if he is still there to make stupid decisions like playing Mata in every conceivable position other than the one he is actually brilliant at. Whether he is around or not Utd have one of, if not the best of the double game weeks on offer. They begin by hosting Sunderland who looked dead and buried but have pulled a couple of rabbits out the hat in last two so perhaps this one could be more difficult than it looks on paper. Prior to that they host Norwich so there’s no issue getting their players in early this week and then for the double itself it is Sunderland and then Hull. Utd then finish the season with a more difficult trip to Southampton. Many were considering a double swoop for Rooney and Mata but after this weekend showing at Goodison that list may have been whittled down to just Rooney for many. The Mata one will largely depend on the Silva / Yaya news we imagine and his appeal will be bolstered should Moyes exit stage left and someone with half a brain enter it.
Sunderland GW36 Cardiff (h), GW37 Man Utd (a), West Brom (h), GW38 Swansea (h)
Sunderland had looked like they have given up the ghost as of late but the recent showings at Man City for a hard fought draw and a fantastic victory at Chelsea may suggest that there is life in the old dog…or black cat, yet. They stay rooted to the bottom and on a pitiful 29 points but the reality is that they have a game in hand on all of their main rivals and are actually only three points away from 17th placed Norwich. Whisper it quietly but they could yet pull this one off! Three of the last four are at home which will help and they begin with a massive game against relegation rivals Cardiff this weekend. The double itself involves that trip to Old Trafford, a game in which they will actually back themselves to get something from now we imagine and then they host West Brom in what could be a genuine ‘6 pointer’. The Black Cats finish their campaign at home to Swansea. Many will still have Adam Johnson and perhaps the odd Phil Bardsley floating around from the last double game-week. If so keep them for this one but perhaps the surprise differential here could be a punt on Connor Wickham which is a phrase we never thought we would be uttering this season!
West Brom GW36 West Ham (h), GW37 Arsenal (a), Sunderland (a), GW38 Stoke (h)
We won’t waste too much breath on this one as we know you will not give them a second glance even with a double on the horizon. We imagine you would be hard pushed to name who their top scoring midfielder and strikers are for fantasy points this season which just about says it all. They have two home fixtures either side of the double which is something but the double itself could not be less attractive as they have to go to Arsenal and Sunderland. Enough said, stay away.
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Fixture Fun
Chelsea are the only English side left in Europe and as such they face Atletico Madrid tonight in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. Be sure to check out any team news on injuries after this one.
Good luck as ever to one and all for GW36 and happy planning ahead!
Thanks for reading Fixtures Game-week 36 and a look ahead to 37… this article was written by Inittowinit
Hmm guys, I’m curious; if you were the United manager, barring injuries – how’d you set up your starting eleven? Mine would be:
4-4-2 Diamond
de Gea
Rafael – Vidic – Jones/Smalling – Evra
Fellaini/Jones
Carrick – Kagawa
Mata
Rooney – RvP
Don’t really think players like Nani or Young fit in this formation, they’d give more width but would sacrifice the defensive stability. I’d rather have players like Kagawa and Mata who can use their creativity and open rooms/create chances. The midfielders would primarily link up centrally and the fullbacks would have offensive responsibility to give width and overpopulate the mid.
Maybe Januzaj in there somewhere as well. Dont know where he would fit though.
one thing is for certain. mata NEEDS to play a central role.
so somehow, someone needs to convince rooney and rvp to freaking play together upfront.
half of united’s problems would be solved if we can somehow make mata, rooney and rvp get in sync
mine would be –
de gea
rafael – jones – smalling – buttner
fellaini
kagawa – mata – januzaj
rooney – rvp
the transfers in should be of a world class lb and cb so that smalling and buttner can play second fiddle to them
if we get in kroos, or someone as good as him by some miracle, then him in place of fellaini
and a world class pacey winger in place of januzaj (like reus)
If I could diverge from the Moyes chat for a second….Stumped on transfers this week but will certainly wait till Fri to pull the trigger.
Would you prefer…….??
Eriksen – Lallana – Mata – Barkley (Bacuna)
Suarez – Lukaku – Rooney
-or-
Eriksen – Lallana – Ramsey – Barkley (Silva)
Suarez – Rooney – Dzeko
I don’t get the last team. Have you bought in Ramsey for Bacuna and benched Silva? The ideal transfers for me would be Silva -> Ramsey and Dzeko/Lukaku -> Rooney.
+1
How much in the bank Coriles ?
Team A with maybe Silva>Ramsey.
I prefer Lukaku over Dzeko. Only City players i have my eyes on are Aguero and Zabs at the moment. Zabs actually plays like an advanced winger and you can usually see him along side Nasri all the time.
Lallana>Ramsey **
second one
Thanks everyone. Yeah realized that wasn’t super clear. Team B obviously dependent on Silva’s fitness and that’s not looking great. Can only fund forwards in Team A by keeping Bacuna and going Silva > Mata.
Current team is:
Mannone, Boruc
Coleman – Azpi – Zab (Olsson, Bruce)
Eriksen – Lallana – Silva – Barkley (Bacuna)
Suarez – Lukaku – Dzeko
1 FT, 5.4 in bank
My team for coming GW. 0FT and 5.2M itb.
Mannone
Zabs – Azpi – Chester
Mata – Erik – Ramsey – AJ
Suarez – Aguero – Lukaku
Subs: Marsh – Salah – Ward – Olsson
Is it Lukaku>Rooney worth a hit?
I am tied at second place in BB qualification, and need to maintain top 2 position.
My rival has no ManUtd coverage, and has Dzeko and Silva as well.
What do you think?
Ya Rooney for a hit would be my recommendation The B….. id nearly go as far as to say he could be worth the armband this week given the opposition faced by Suarez and Aguero….there arent many meaner defenses then Jose setting up away at a rival and Pulis setting up at home!!!!
Damn thats so true! But giving arm band to Rooney would be a major punt given the change in management. Dont know how Giggs will line up the players.
I personally think its far from a punt The B – United are at home against a team that have to attack and are pretty shocking away from home……
Rooney is the penalty taker as far as I know…..he is almost nailed on to play up front, either on his own or with Welbeck……and even if Welbeck is up there id imagine he would be tasked with tracking full backs as we know Mata can’t do that…….
The B, I will go Rooney. Giggs Is an attacking player at heart and the biggest influence he has in coaching is Sir Alex. So however you think Fergie would line them up is probably how he will. In fact I am sure he will contact him at some point during the week just to get his thoughts. If anything, I think if Rooney is fit he will do his damn hardest to make sure Giggs wins.
agree fully Mito – also Giggs is great buddies with Gary Neville so I find it hard to believe they haven’t had many a chat this season about the team and tactics etc….and Neville is vocal that Mata is not a winger and Rooney wants to be the centre forward…..
With no RVP I think Rooney and Mata are great shouts with three home games against opposition who need to attack (well Norwich and Sunderland anyway)…..there will be a weight off the team now that Moyes is gone…..not that it was all his fault by any means, but they were all just stuck in a rut and now they have nothing to lose just go out and show they are good enough to make the starting 11 or squads for their respective countries for the WC….thats my take on it anyway
i already took out lukaku for rooney. gave him the armband too.
definitely worth a hit.
What do you all make of this team? It has 4 changes for a -8. They’d need to be done today as I’d literally be left with 0.0 itb.
Szczesny (Adrian)
Zabaleta, Coleman, Azpil (Chester, Ward)
Mata, Eriksen, Nasri, Ramsey (3.9)
Aguero, Rooney, Suarez
Changes are Silva –> Nasri, Mirallas –> 3.9, Dzeko –> Aguero, Lukaku –> Rooney.
Also considering Eriksen –> AJ (would also allow Amalfitano for his DGW instead of the 3.9).
Anyone then? Need to decide before price rises tonight..
Could do the same with Eriksen, kind of a dangerous move though. I shipped out Sturridge and Silva last night for Rooney and Ramsey.
You think AJ will outscore Eriksen this GW?
Hard to say, he’s in bad form as opposed to Eriksen who’s on fire, but have a feeling Sunderland will be buoyed by their recent performances and the need for wins so think AJ could really run amok. And can Eriksen really keep up that incredible form..? I’m just not sure it’s worth a hit.
More importantly (for me that is), do you think the above team is worth a -8?
Don’t think those transfers are worth a -8 Calvin and i would keep hold of Eriksen as he is on fire and likely to score more points in one game than AJ would get in 3 !! I’d just do the Silva and Lukaku transfers this week.
Thanks brooky, anyone else who missed it earlier mind casting your eye over it?
Bearing in mind I can’t get Aguero if I don’t do all of the moves tonight do you really not think it worth it brooky? Cheers mate.
How about Nasri to AJ,Mirallas to sterling then you should be able to afford the Rooney and Aguero transfers.Bench either AJ or Sterling this week,Play AJ in the double Gw then play Sterling the last game of the season against Newcastle at home.Does that make sense ?
I meant Silva to AJ !!
Hi All…
Crippled United needing more attention here that Man United 😉
Boruc Mannone
Ward Collins Azpil Distin Chester
Mata Eriksen Silva Mirallas Noone
Lukaku Suarez Aguero
4.1m itb 1FT
So Silva and Mirallas are done for me (both should be out for the season basically)… But see that Yaya and Hazard can be back this weekend.
So thinking that I want to do Silva, Mirallas and Lukaku out for Yaya, Ramsey and Rooney (can bring Rooney in next GW)
Rooney will come in for Lukaku either this GW or next.
But what to do in the midfield…??
Shep, Mirallas and Lukaku –> Ramsey and Rooney are very good moves, but I’d wait for Yaya news before moving on that one. You’d be gutted to take a hit and then have him not even play.
+1 x 2
Done… (posted same question earlier)
Now to wait on Silva…
So Silva and Mirallas are out for a lot of us.. Ramsey and Mata anyone else?
Got them… who to replace Silva with though? (Mata Eriksen Ramsey Silva Noone. Rooney Suarez Aguero)
Replace him with Yaya next week, assuming he’s fit of course.
If you don’t already have Ramsey and/or Mata then definitely. I do though so am thinking of Nasri and a cheap 5th mid for Silva and Mirallas.
Shep that’s a strong front 7. I would look at a CFC player, maybe even Schurrle but I like him.
Calvin: I’ve got neither in fact.
Milk and Busquets what happened to you during GW 7 and 8 in your history? 😛
Calvin: My account was accidentally deleted. They reinstated it in GW9.