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Fantasy Football Matchweek 36: Buy, Sell, Injury Report

Nicole Powell, Manager · · 3 min read
Fantasy Football Matchweek 36: Buy, Sell, Injury Report
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As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 36 of the Premier League, scheduled from Saturday, May 9, to Monday, May 13, it’s essential for FPL managers to strategise effectively to maximise their points.

Here are some FPL tips to assist you in making informed decisions for your Double Gameweek 36 squad.

Fantasy Football Matchweek 36 Fixtures

The Fantasy Football deadline for Double Gameweek 36 is Friday, May 9, 18:30 GMT.

Saturday, May 9

  • Liverpool vs Chelsea (12:30 GMT)
  • Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (15:00 GMT)
  • Fulham vs Bournemouth (15:00 GMT)
  • Sunderland vs Manchester United (15:00 GMT)
  • Manchester City vs Brentford (17:30 GMT)

Sunday, May 10

  • Burnley vs Aston Villa (14:00 GMT)
  • Crystal Palace vs Everton (14:00 GMT)
  • Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United (14:00 GMT)
  • West Ham United vs Arsenal (16:30 GMT)

Monday, May 11

  • Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United (20:00 GMT)

Monday, May 12

  • Manchester City vs Crystal Palace (20:00 GMT)

Injury Updates to Note

Out with a shin injury, Benjamin Sesko may not feature against Sunderland this weekend.

Noah Okafor of Leeds is out with a calf injury until the end of May, ruling him out for the rest of the season.

Best Chips for Double Gameweek 33

If your Triple Captain chip is available, in Double Gameweek 36, Man City face Crystal Palace and Brentford in the same Gameweek. Erling Haaland is a strong candidate for captaincy and may just deliver in a Double Gameweek.

Must-Have FPL Picks

Crystal Palace and Manchester City will play twice this weekend. Palace face both Everton and Man City in what should be two tricky fixtures, while Pep Guardiola’s men host Brentford and Crystal Palace at the Etihad.

Erling Haaland (£14.7m) has found his spark again, while Jeremy Doku (£6.5m), Nico O’Rielly (£5.3m) and Rayan Cherki (£6.6m) are all in good form for the title-fighting team. On Crystal Palace’s end Jean-Philippe Mateta (£7.6m) is a safer bet than any defensive player.

Nottingham Forest are on fire, a sharp contrast to their early form this season. On paper, Newcastle should win this match. However, recent form suggests that Eddie Howe’s men may not be able to contain an in-form Nottingham Forest.

Morgan Gibbs-White (£7.6m) is carrying a foot injury, but may still feature and impress as he has been doing. Igor Jesus (£5.9m) and Taiwo Awoniyi (£5.2m) are also good picks for Fantasy Football Matchweek 36.

In the Premier League title race, momentum has shifted in Arsenal’s favour. High off securing a Champions League final for the first time since 2006, the Gunners are likely to win the London derby against West Ham this Gameweek.

Viktor Gyokeres (£8.9m) is quite comfortable in front of goal, while Bukayo Saka (£9.9m) is looking like himself again. David Raya (£6.1m), Gabriel (£7.2m), William Saliba (£6.2m) and Declan Rice (£7.2m) are other Gunners who FPL managers siuld consider.

Other Fantasy Football Matchweek 36 options include Manchester United’s Casemiro (£5.8m) and Bruno Fernandes (£10.4m), as well as Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi (£5.2m).

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FPL Captaincy Picks

  • Erling Haaland (Man City vs Brentford & Crystal Palace)
  • Bruno Fernandes (Sunderland vs Man Utd)

Strategic Considerations

Monitor Press Conferences: Last-minute injury updates and team news can significantly impact your decisions. Stay informed to make timely transfers.

By staying updated on the latest news and being strategic with your Fantasy Football transfers and captaincy choices, you can navigate the challenges of Premier League Gameweek 36 and boost your FPL performance.

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Recording Date: 04.05.2026

Nicole Powell, Manager

Nicole Powell is the site manager of ExtraTime Talk, a football site in the Last Word on Sports (LWOS) network.

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