FPL GW36 is a Mini Double Gameweek with two teams doubling and is a good Gameweek to play the free hit chip for managers who still have their free hit chip. In this blog, we’ll look at the pros and cons of free hitting this week, ideal FPL GW36 Free Hit drafts with keynotes, Players to target on the free hit, and more.
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FPL GW36 Free Hit Guide
FPL GW36 Fixtures
Teams Doubling in FPL GW36:
- Newcastle United vs Leeds(A), Brighton(H)
- Brighton vs Arsenal(A), Newcastle(A)
FPL Free Hit Chip Usage So Far:
98.04% of the Top 10k managers have used the Free Hit. 49.78% of the Total FPL Managers have used the Free Hit Chip.
Pros of FPL GW36 Free Hit
- Can get the right Triple up of Brighton and Newcastle. For example- March is injured and may not be fit for GW36.
- Get Arsenal mids/Kane/City mids who have less effective ownerships and are Differentials right now.
Cons of FPL GW36 Free Hit
- You can use it in DGW37(4 teams Double) where you can field an entire 11 of Double Gameweek players.
- Most teams would already have 2-3 players from Newcastle, Brighton Doublers. You can get a few more Doublers with the help of just the Free transfers.
Players to Target on an FPL GW36 Free Hit
Double Gameweek Players:
- Brighton– Mitoma, Mac Allister, March(if fit), Estupinan, Steele, Enciso
- Newcastle– Isak, Wilson, Trippier, Schar, Pope, Botman, Joelinton
Single Gameweek Players:
- Liverpool– Salah, TAA, Jota, Diaz
- Manchester United– Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Dalot, Shaw
- Manchester City– Haaland, City Mids(Based on UCL game), Dias, Stones, Ederson
- Arsenal– Martinelli, Saka, Jesus, Odegaard
- Spurs– Kane, Porro
- Brentford– Toney, Raya
- Crystal Palace– Zaha, Eze
Further Read: FPL GW36 Ultimate Guide: Tips, Differentials, Captaincy & More
FPL GW36 Free Hit Drafts
FPL GW36 Free Hit Draft 1
- This is an attacking Free Hit Draft with the Attack Double up of Wilson and Isak. Both players are not certain to start both the games, but could are still great picks considering their form and less ownership. We did see both start together in GW35.
- Wilson is the Highest scoring forward in the game since GW29- On par with Haaland for FPL Points(56) and Goal Involvements(9) despite 5 appearances off the bench. He is the more risky pick for minutes while Isak is the safe option for expected minutes.
- With nothing certain about March’s injury at the moment, we have gone with Brighton midfield Double up of Mitoma and Mac Allister who combined to score in the 1-5 loss to Everton in GW35.
- Since the restart, Mac Allister(who is also on penalties) has recorded 10.3 xGI from 16 games(14 starts) with 12 Big Chance Involvements. Only Salah(0.54), and Rashford(0.64) have better xG/90 among Midfielders than Mac Allister(0.53) since the World Cup.
- Mitoma is another player who picks himself. He has just one return from the last 6 appearances but has been really unlucky while recording 3.2 xGI during this time. Surely a big haul is coming soon.
Further Read: FPL Chip Strategy Guide with Key Notes for All The Chips
FPL GW36 Free Hit Draft 2
- Joelinton comes in as the Differential pick in this draft if you are not confident of Wilson’s expected minutes. Since GW29, Joelinton has 4 goals, and 2 assists from 8 games getting 47 FPL points- Averaging close to 6 points/game. Willock is also another good shout.
- Martinelli has less effective ownership and can be a nice upside pick for this week. He also has a good matchup. Brighton have conceded 30 chances from their right flank over the last 6 matches which is the 2nd highest among all teams during this time.
- TAA can be Pedro Porro(0.9% TSB) if you are looking to have some fun and chasing in mini-leagues. Porro has one goal, and one assist from the last 3 games and is taking up interesting attacking positions, and is on corners and free kicks as well. Porro also recorded 1.6 xGI from the last 3 games which is the 2nd Highest among defenders- Only behind TAA(1.5).
Further Read: FPL GW36 Ultimate Guide: Tips, Differentials, Captaincy & More
FPL GW36 Free Hit Draft 3
- Punty draft with Newcastle defense double up with most FPL managers going outside Newcastle defense as they have only one clean sheet since GW22. But crazy things happen in a Double Gameweek and Schar is always a goal threat. Since the World Cup break, he tops all the Goal Threat numbers among defenders- Big Chances(7), xG-3.03, Shots(30), Shots inside the Box(25), but has been unlucky not to score.
- Kane has always been consistent and could once again deliver the goods and rank rise as this effective ownership would be low in a DGW.
- Mahrez is just a placeholder for City Midfielder. It can be Mahrez/Foden/Grealish based on the UCL game. Or even Alvarez(Kane can be Alvarez and Mahrez can be Martinelli).
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Further reads from ALLABOUTFPL ahead of FPL GW36
Wilson vs Isak- Detailed Stats Comparison, Analysis and Verdict Ahead of DGW36
Top FPL Gameweek 36 Captain Picks Based on Analysis & Metrics
FPL GW36 Scout Selection- Top Picks based on Stats and Analysis
FPL GW36 Tips & Preview – Breaking Down The Key Dilemmas
Top FPL GW36 Differential Picks(<10% TSB)
FPL GW36 Free Hit Guide- Players to Target, Best Drafts
FPL Gameweek 36 Transfer Tips: Two Players to Buy, Hold & Sell
Confirmed FPL Double Gameweeks From FPL GW36
FPL Chip Strategy Guide with Key Notes for All The Chips
FPL GW36 Ultimate Guide: Tips, Differentials, Captaincy & More
FPL Gameweek 36 Preview Video
If you prefer video content, here’s our FPL GW36 video covering GW36 key talking points, Players to Target for GW36, Isak vs Wilson, Differentials, March Replacements, Best double gameweek assets, Captaincy options, and more. Timestamps are added for easy viewing as well!
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