Player Analysis

Xhaka offers cheap minutes and steady points, but his low ceiling makes him a hold or watch rather than a priority buy.

Anthony offers cheap midfield minutes and a decent GW38 fixture, but his recent form and low upside limit the appeal.

Salah still has premium upside, but his price, flag and modest xP make him a watch rather than a must-own.

Ampadu offers minutes and a steady floor, but his low attacking output limits real FPL upside.

Donnarumma looks a strong GW36 goalkeeper buy, with 13 clean sheets and an 8.42 xP home fixture against Palace.

Ouattara is a low-owned £5.7m midfielder with decent season totals, but weak form and fixtures make him a clear FPL fade.

Verbruggen is a strong £4.5m budget goalkeeper pick, with 120 points, 9 clean sheets and promising short term fixtures.

Fernandes offers minutes and a tiny differential edge, but his attacking output limits him to watchlist or bench use.

Welbeck is a credible budget forward pick for GW36, but better as a transfer target than a captaincy play.

Thiaw is a low-owned £5.0m Newcastle defender with decent fixtures, but weak form limits his appeal.