How did we get here? Game week 36 and somehow you’ve managed to hold onto your wildcard until now? Either you’ve more resolve than a bouncer at 4am, or you’ve somehow managed to wrangle your way up to this part of the season without needing it. With only three weeks remaining it seems like there will be no better time to use it, with game week 36 being a blank and some team’s fixtures turning as well as your team likely having quite a few players in it right now which don’t seem worthy as assets any longer.
FPL GW36 Wildcard Draft, tips and combinations
Teams to target in your FPL GW36 Wildcard
Generally, at this point of the season, you should be targeting the sides which have something to play for. Unfortunately, there seems to be very little remaining to play for except for the European places. With all 3 sides at the bottom already confirmed as relegated and Man City champions, and Man United having tied up top 4 already. Fortunately, after Liverpool beat Manchester United and Leicester have continued to flounder, it seems there is a top 4 race on as well as a Europa League race. This gives us a little bit more competition.
One idea is to target, whoever plays Sheffield United. Whilst on paper Sheffield United have one of the easiest run ins out of all the sides in the Division their confidence must be at their lowest ebb. Most recently their £20m striker Oli McBurnie has finally been seen online getting shots on target. Unfortunately, it was in a street brawl. The Blades have scored once in their last 5 games, showing they’re a cut below the opposition and this standard currently is below their capability, something which their previous manager Chris Wilder alluded to.
In their last 5 games they’ve had 37 shots, with only 8 of them being on target, a deplorable level. That average of 7.4 is below their season average of 8.3, meaning their offensive efficacy is only getting worse. During those 5 games they have allowed 82 shots from their opposition, an average of 16.4 shots a game, which is once again increased from their season average of 14.3.
In their last 3 the figures look even starker, against Crystal Palace they conceded 21 shots, Spurs, 20 shots, and against Brighton they had 17 shots against them. In their next 3 games they play against Everton, Newcastle and Burnley. Having an attacking asset from those sides during the run it my be worthwhile if you’re rank chasing late on. Dominic Calvert Lewin could very well be on of this week’s standout options for captaincy.
Liverpool have everything to play for, they can hit a maximum of 69 points (niccceeee) whilst Leicester and Chelsea who are above them can both gain 72 and 70 points respectively if they win their 2 remaining games. The issue here is that that scenario is not possible. Chelsea and Leicester play one another in gameweek 36, meaning that both sides cannot get maximum points. There is a real chance if Liverpool win all of their games they’ll finish top 4. Hypothetically if Chelsea win, and Leicester win their final game they’ll get 69 points also, if Chelsea lose they’ll get a maximum of 67 points. Liverpool will beat Leicester’s goal difference if they win their final 3 games too.
Given their fixtures are against West Brom, Burnley and Crystal Palace, you would fully expect them to win those ties, and most likely keep clean sheets as none of those sides have anything to play for. The most essential player in any wildcard so is Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian is also chasing the golden boot, after matching Kane’s tally of 21 goals in Liverpool’s tie against Man United. Along with Salah, Jota looks to have nailed down his spot in the side after Mane’s spat with Klopp. The Portuguese attacker has been in immense form and has vindicated the big fee spent on him this season.
Alternatively you should target Liverpool defensive assets, Trent is playing for his England spot and its clear to see, he’s been immense this end of season after his early season form was poor. Nat Phillips has nailed down a spot also, Liverpool fans believe his heading ability is so immense that he could head away a meteor if it was crashing into earth. The Brit showcased some decent footwork in creating an assist for Jota against Man United. He also scored an own goal, but they didn’t count that for some reason.
Spurs, they want Europa to keep their stars happy and they’ve a manager in Ryan Mason who has seemingly taken the reins off of his attacking players. With Harry Kane looking for the golden boot and their manager wanting to keep his position at the helm, Spurs are a side to consider for the run in. They play Wolves, Villa and Leicester in the run in, decent sides, but only Leicester have the motivation to cause them issues. Son, Reguillon and Bale are also players to keep an eye on.
Further Read: FPL BGW36 Differential Picks to Consider Ahead of FPL GW36 Deadline
Teams to avoid in your FPL GW36:
Man United and the title confirmed for Manchester City, both sides will be playing in first gear due to their European Cup competitions taking priority. I will be ruling out owning any of their players for the run in.
I’ll be ignoring all of the relegated sides, but specifically Fulham. The London side have gone down with a whimper. They’ve picked up one point in their last 7 games after getting themselves into a very good position a few weeks back. Fulham have been turgid, their players are going nowhere near my side.
Another side who’ve been equally shite all season long have been Sheffield United. The Blades, this season were one of the worst sides in Premier League history. Paul Heckingbottom has done little to change that, under the caretaker manager Sheffield United have managed to win just once in 8 attempts in the Premier League. In those 8 games they’ve scored twice and conceded a whopping 19 times. Whats even more impressive is their their xGA during that time is ever so slightly higher with them expected to have conceded 19.16. This means they’re conceding as many as expected, which showcases how truly bad they are.
Brighton have one of the harshest run ins, with the south coast side having a FDR of 4.0, the worst of all sides in the division. Graham Potter’s men have confused analysts all season long with the Seagulls consistently defying the laws of the xG gods throughout the season. Their final 3 games are against West Ham, Man City and Arsenal, knowing Brighton, they’ll probably win all 3. Avoid.
Fixture analysis: As a quick analysis of the game week, 4 teams blank in GW 36, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Leicester, and Man United all not featuring after a double/triple game week in 35. This can make it easier to remove star players such as Iheanacho, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, and …. Arsenal doesn’t have star players, so no issue there.
Further Read: FPL BGW36 Differential Picks to Consider Ahead of FPL GW36 Deadline
Based on FPL’s Fixture Difficulty ratings there are a number of teams which we can focus on here:
NEEDS:
Leeds have 3 fixtures with a FDR of 2, with games against Burnley, Southampton, and West Brom in their next three. Liverpool have 3 fixtures with a FDR of 2, against relegated West Brom, beach-ready Burnley, and Crystal Palace who’re comfortable. Everton should be considered for the next 2. Their average over the next 3 is a FDR of 3, which is due to their game against Man City. In their next 2, their FDR is 2. The blues play against Sheffield United and Wolves in their next 2 games.
WANTS:
West Ham and Sheffield United have an average of 2.33 with the Hammers fighting for European places they’ll come into consideration for the Wildcard. The Blades will not be going near it. Spurs have an average of 2.66, with two easier ties against Wolves and Villa to start, with both games being at home.
AVOIDS:
Chelsea, Leicester, Aston Villa, West Brom, and Wolves all have an FDR average of 3.50+ meaning it is easier to eliminate them from the selection. Brighton has the worst run-in with an average of 4.00.
Based on the previous analysis and the fixture analysis the following teams have been excluded:
Aston Villa, Brighton, Chelsea, Leicester, Man City, Man United, Sheffield United, West Brom, Wolves
The Wildcard Reveal for FPL GW35
Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker, Fraser Forster
I don’t want to have a rotation headache for the final few game weeks, which is why I’m choosing Alisson Becker. Liverpool need to get maximum points over their remaining fixtures and with their final 3 fixtures coming against West Brom, Burnley, and Crystal Palace. The second choice is Fraser Forster, as for some reason he’s still 4.0Million.
Defence: Vladmir Coufal, Lucas Digne, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Stuart Dallas, Sergio Reguilón.
Leeds, Spurs, West Ham, Everton, and Liverpool all have an incredible run in. Digne will be moved out in GW38.
Further Read: FPL BGW36 Differential Picks to Consider Ahead of FPL GW36 Deadline
Midfielders:
Mohamed Salah, Heung Min-Son, Raphinha, Emile Smith Rowe, SURPRISE 5th MID.
The midfield almost picked itself, a Spurs, Leeds, and Liverpool asset was essential whilst punter picks were needed for the cheaper options. Emile Smith Rowe comes in as an enabler at 4.2m, he blanks in GW36, but finally broke his scoring duck in the Premier League for Arsenal scoring the opener in their GW35 fixture against West Brom.
The young Englishman has become a bit of a fixture in the Arsenal this season and will be one of the few bright spots in a bleak season for the gunners. He’s unlikely to leave the 3rd spot on the bench, but he’s also the best value pick in the game right now. ESR is my 5th choice midfielder, so, I’m sure you’re wondering why he appears now, rather than in the 5th spot.
Well, that’s because I’m going with an incredibly punty pick, one which I’ve regretted in the past. Joe Willock has been in immense form as of late. The kind of form which isn’t sustainable, is it? I mean I’ve been saying this now for the last 3 games, but he’s continued his goal scoring run, scoring 4 goals in his last 4 games. In those 4 games he’s only played 124 minutes, with the only start coming in Newcastle’s most recent fixture against Leicester.
Interestingly he’s only had 5 shots in those 4 games. I’m really not convincing you, or myself here. Newcastle are safe from relegation, and Willock could be playing for a permanent move to Tyneside, or his future at Arsenal. Steve Bruce has only recently admitted that Newcastle would love to make the move permanent. Newcastle faces Man City in GW36, a fixture for which you wouldn’t be bringing in a Newcastle asset, but they do play against a hapless Sheffield United in 37, and a relegated Fulham in GW38.
Two fixtures in which you could expect goals from. Alternatively, you could also bring in a professional meme account/part-time Premier League winger Allan Saint-Maximin who is only 0.4m more than Willock. Both picks are attractive for the final 2 game weeks.
Further Read: FPL BGW36 Differential Picks to Consider Ahead of FPL GW36 Deadline
Forwards:
Dominic Calvert Lewin, Harry Kane is chasing, Patrick Bamford
The choices here are immense, and realistically I could have gone for a number of players, including Chris Wood and Michail Antonio. Instead, I chose the fixture for DCL over Antonio. I really feel that Sheffield United going forward should be targeted, which is why I brought in DCL. DCL in GW38 -> Chris Wood really tickles my fancy and could be a move which I make.
Captaincy choices for FPL GW36:
GW36: Salah or Kane (Differential DCL)GW37: Salah or Kane (Differential Joe Willock)GW38: Salah (Differential Chris Wood)
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