Fantasy Football Matchweek 35: Buy, Sell, Injury Report

As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 35 of the Premier League, scheduled from Friday, May 2, to Monday, May 5, it’s essential for FPL managers to strategise effectively to maximise their points.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to assist you in making informed decisions for your squad in this blank gameweek ahead of the international break.

Fantasy Football Matchweek 35 Fixtures

The Fantasy Football deadline for gameweek 35 is Friday, May 2, 18:30 GMT.

Friday, May 2

• Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (20:00 GMT)

Saturday, May 3

• Aston Villa vs Fulham (14:30 GMT)
• Everton vs Ipswich Town (15:00 GMT)
• Leicester City vs Southampton (15:00 GMT)
• Arsenal vs Bournemouth (17:30 GMT)

Sunday, May 4

• Brentford vs Manchester United (14:00 GMT)
• Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle (14:00 GMT)
• West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur (16:30 GMT)

Monday, May 5

• Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest (20:00 GMT)

Injury Updates to Note

• James Maddison and Dominic Solanke (Spurs): Both James Maddison and Dominic Solanke scored in Tottenham’s 3-1 win against Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semi-final. However, they both picked up knocks which are reported to be nothing too serious.
• Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa): On loan from Manchester United, Marcus Rashford has been enjoying life at Villa. However, he recently picked up a hamstring injury, even missing out on the club’s FA Cup semi-final loss to Crystal Palace.

Top Transfer Targets

• Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea): Chelsea’s midfield duo of Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez (£4.7m) is holding firm. The Argentine in particular has been racking up goal contributions, with four assists in his last four fixtures.
• Bryan Mbuemo & Yoane Wissa (Brentford): Brentford beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 on Thursday night, with Yoane Wissa (£6.6m) finding the back of the net. He and Bryan Mbuemo (£8.1m) are the Bees’ most in-form players and may provide well for Fantasy Football managers against Manchester United.
• Jarrod Bowen (West Ham): Despite West Ham languishing in 17th, Jarrod Bowen (£7.6m) is still performing well. In the previous gameweek, he scored 10 FPL points, following a 3-2 loss to Brighton.

Best Assistant Manager Options

• Pep Guardiola (Man City)
• David Moyes (Everton)

Captaincy Picks

I’d say it’s a fairly tricky decision for FPL managers this weekend.

Newcastle face Brighton who will not be the easiest of opponents, however, Alexander Isak is difficult to rule out. Problem is, Newcastle tend to be unpredictable. Same thing goes for Manchester City, who shouldn’t find it too difficult to get past Wolves.

Mohamed Salah on the other hand is a safe bet against Chelsea. However, with the Premier League title wrapped up in the Reds’ previous game, Arne Slot may bench some stars, or his players will be sluggish following the likely week-long celebrations.

• Alexander Isak (Newcastle vs Brighton)
• Mohamed Salah (Liverpool vs Chelsea)
• Omar Marmoush (Man City vs Wolves)

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 Matchweek 35 and boost your FPL performance.