Double Gameweek 34 is one of the best remaining opportunities for FPL managers to rack up points.
Only a few gameweeks remain this season. As such, managers’ decisions on transfers and captaincy will be increasingly important in determining season-ending ranks.
The following teams will double this week, so managers should target their assets as they represent the best potential for points in GW34:
- Arsenal
- Bournemouth
- Crystal Palace
- Everton
- Liverpool
- Sheffield United
- Wolves
Unless you’re able to field close to a full starting XI from the above teams, any managers who still have their Free Hit should play it this week and use transfers to navigate the remaining gameweeks.
The best week to use the Bench Boost Chip is likely GW37 when more of the top teams double.
However, if not Free Hitting, GW34 could be a strong differential week to Bench Boost, especially if the likes of Palmer and Haaland are likely to be benched in favour of your doubling players.
GW34 Transfers
The following options are among the best choices for transfers in this week and optimal picks on Free Hit.
Dominic Solanke
Solanke
Bournemouth
FWD
Starting %
90%
Predicted Points
5.5
Price
£7.3m
Pick %
30.1%
Price
£7.3m
Pick %
30.1%
Transfers In (GW34)
339,373
Points
164
GW34
8
GW33
7
GW32
2
GW31
2
GW30
7
GW28
8
Minutes
3024
GW34
176
GW33
90
GW32
90
GW31
89
GW30
84
GW28
180
Attacking Threat
xG: 3.63
xA: 0.50
xGI: 4.13
xG/90: 0.46
xA/90: 0.06
xGI/90: 0.52
GW35
Brighton
(H)
GW36
Arsenal
(A)
GW37
Brentford
(H)
GW38
Chelsea
(A)
GW35
Brighton
(H)
GW36
Arsenal
(A)
GW37
Brentford
(H)
GW38
Chelsea
(A)
Bournemouth’s talisman has been the most consistent forward among the options that double this week, scoring 17 times and assisting 3 so far this season.
He’s coming up against the defences of Wolves and Aston Villa in GW34, neither of which have been particularly solid recently.
Wolves have conceded twice in their past 2 games, while Aston Villa’s clean sheet against Arsenal followed 3 goals conceded against Brentford in the game prior.
Both these teams can be attacked and with a solid xGI of 0.61 per 90, Solanke is a great option this week to pick up some returns.
Outside of Liverpool assets, Solanke is top for expected points this week according to our gameweek points predictor. He should be a priority for managers this week.
Ben White
White
Arsenal
DEF
Starting %
90%
Predicted Points
3.0
Price
£6.0m
Pick %
20.1%
Price
£6.0m
Pick %
20.1%
Transfers In (GW34)
168,112
Points
167
GW34
26
GW33
5
GW32
5
GW31
6
GW30
6
GW28
11
Minutes
2649
GW34
180
GW33
66
GW32
90
GW31
90
GW30
90
GW28
90
Attacking Threat
xG: 0.35
xA: 0.71
xGI: 1.06
xG/90: 0.05
xA/90: 0.11
xGI/90: 0.16
GW35
Spurs
(A)
GW36
Bournemouth
(H)
GW37
Man Utd
(A)
GW38
Everton
(H)
GW35
Spurs
(A)
GW36
Bournemouth
(H)
GW37
Man Utd
(A)
GW38
Everton
(H)
The Arsenal man is the top scoring defender in fantasy this season with 141 points.
It’s clean sheets where Arsenal’s defensive assets have offered consistent points, and they have an expected goals conceded per 90 of just 0.7 with White on the field.
Of their opponents, Chelsea especially have been in solid goal-scoring form of late with 12 goals across the past 3 league games.
Still, its Arsenal who are top of our clean sheet odds this week with a 67% likelihood, more than 10% higher than any other team.
With the short turn around between games, many double gameweek assets could be at risk of rotation.
White however has started every league game since Gameweek 14 for Arsenal and seems a reliable pick to play across both DGW34 fixtures.
Matheus Cunha
Cunha
Wolves
FWD
Starting %
70%
Predicted Points
5.1
Price
£5.6m
Pick %
3.4%
Price
£5.6m
Pick %
3.4%
Transfers In (GW34)
97,119
Points
121
GW34
GW33
12
GW32
GW31
1
GW30
GW28
Minutes
2121
GW34
35
GW33
75
GW32
35
GW31
14
GW30
GW28
Attacking Threat
xG: 0.62
xA: 0.41
xGI: 1.03
xG/90: 0.35
xA/90: 0.23
xGI/90: 0.58
GW35
Luton
(H)
GW36
Man City
(A)
GW37
Crystal Palace
(H)
GW38
Liverpool
(A)
GW35
Luton
(H)
GW36
Man City
(A)
GW37
Crystal Palace
(H)
GW38
Liverpool
(A)
While injuries have certainly disrupted his season, when fit, Cunha has been in great form and is the best attacking asset from Wolves to own for GW34.
His brace against Nottingham Forest in GW33 brough his tally to 17 returns for the season.
Arsenal pose a major challenge for Wolves in their first game. But their congested fixture schedule could make them a more vulnerable opposition than they have been for much of the season.
In Bournemouth, Wolves face a defence that has let in the 7th most goals across the season.
There’s clear potential for Wolves to score across the double and given his recent form, managers should expect Cunha to be involved.
GW34 Captaincy
Mohammed Salah
Salah
Liverpool
MID
Starting %
80%
Predicted Points
7.7
Price
£13.6m
Pick %
39.1%
Price
£13.6m
Pick %
39.1%
Transfers In (GW34)
312,643
Points
189
GW34
3
GW33
2
GW32
8
GW31
1
GW30
7
GW28
1
Minutes
2250
GW34
106
GW33
90
GW32
90
GW31
59
GW30
90
GW28
29
Attacking Threat
xG: 4.11
xA: 0.88
xGI: 4.99
xG/90: 0.80
xA/90: 0.17
xGI/90: 0.97
GW35
West Ham
(A)
GW36
Spurs
(H)
GW37
Aston Villa
(A)
GW38
Wolves
(H)
GW35
West Ham
(A)
GW36
GW37
Aston Villa
(A)
GW38
Wolves
(H)
One of the top options during single gameweeks, with fixtures against Fulham and Everton, Salah is the clear frontrunner for captaincy in DGW34.
By his standards, Salah has arguably been out of form of late, with just 2 returns in his 4 league games since returning from injury.
On his day though, he’s one of the best, and can haul against anyone. Among double gameweek assets he’s top among the goalscorer odds for this week.
He’s also top of our points predictor and is putting up an XGI of over a return per game. Salah is the standout option for the FPL armband this week.
Bukayo Saka
Saka
Arsenal
MID
Starting %
90%
Predicted Points
5.6
Price
£9.0m
Pick %
58.5%
Price
£9.0m
Pick %
58.5%
Transfers In (GW34)
362,514
Points
202
GW34
9
GW33
2
GW32
10
GW31
GW30
3
GW28
2
Minutes
2666
GW34
171
GW33
90
GW32
63
GW31
GW30
77
GW28
90
Attacking Threat
xG: 1.99
xA: 1.36
xGI: 3.34
xG/90: 0.36
xA/90: 0.25
xGI/90: 0.61
GW35
Spurs
(A)
GW36
Bournemouth
(H)
GW37
Man Utd
(A)
GW38
Everton
(H)
GW35
Spurs
(A)
GW36
Bournemouth
(H)
GW37
Man Utd
(A)
GW38
Everton
(H)
After defeats to Aston Villa and Bayern Munich, Arsenal need a response.
While just 1 return in the last 4 isn’t the most promising record for Saka, having 2 games this week bolsters his appeal.
He’s currently on a better points-tally for the season than Salah and picked up a return in both of this week’s reverse fixtures against Wolves and Chelsea earlier in the season.
There’s clear reason to have faith in Arsenal’s main man with his side in need of a return to form. Saka is therefore a strong captaincy alternative this week.
Eberchi Eze
Eze
Crystal Palace
MID
Starting %
80%
Predicted Points
4.5
Price
£6.1m
Pick %
8.4%
Price
£6.1m
Pick %
8.4%
Transfers In (GW34)
601,996
Points
107
GW34
14
GW33
10
GW32
2
GW31
2
GW30
5
GW28
1
Minutes
1796
GW34
162
GW33
76
GW32
63
GW31
90
GW30
90
GW28
90
Attacking Threat
xG: 2.81
xA: 2.18
xGI: 4.99
xG/90: 0.44
xA/90: 0.34
xGI/90: 0.79
GW35
Fulham
(A)
GW36
Man Utd
(H)
GW37
Wolves
(A)
GW38
Aston Villa
(H)
GW35
Fulham
(A)
GW36
Man Utd
(H)
GW37
Wolves
(A)
GW38
Aston Villa
(H)
A differential captaincy option this week is Crystal Palace’s Eze.
They picked up an impressive win over Liverpool last week in which Eze scored the decisive goal.
Crystal Palace host both West Ham and Newcastle in GW34, and will be looking to build on last week’s brilliant performance.
West Ham haven’t kept a clean sheet since GW20 and represent an especially good opportunity for Eze to pick up some returns.
With an XGI of 0.47 per 90 significantly below that of Salah and Saka (1.02 and 0.82 respectively), Eze doesn’t quite match the attacking threat of the other captaincy options.
However, if his side can continue the level of performance they showed in GW33, Eze could reward managers who trust him with the armband.
GW34 Differentials
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool
DEF
Starting %
80%
Predicted Points
4.5
Price
£8.4m
Pick %
9.9%
Price
£8.4m
Pick %
9.9%
Transfers In (GW34)
189,750
Points
114
GW34
10
GW33
1
GW32
GW31
GW30
GW28
Minutes
1826
GW34
162
GW33
42
GW32
GW31
GW30
GW28
Attacking Threat
xG: 0.11
xA: 0.50
xGI: 0.61
xG/90: 0.05
xA/90: 0.22
xGI/90: 0.27
GW35
West Ham
(A)
GW36
Spurs
(H)
GW37
Aston Villa
(A)
GW38
Wolves
(H)
GW35
West Ham
(A)
GW36
Spurs
(H)
GW37
Aston Villa
(A)
GW38
Wolves
(H)
Earlier in the season, Alexander-Arnold was a mainstay in many teams. Following his return from injury, he’s in just 9% of squads.
He offers an unparalleled attacking threat among defenders, putting up an xGI of 0.36 per 90.
With Connor Bradley out injured, Alexander-Arnold’s chances of starting both games have improved dramatically.
The opportunity to play Alexander-Arnold during a double gameweek when his ownership is low is a rare opportunity, and one Free Hitters especially should consider taking advantage of.
Michael Olise
Olise
Crystal Palace
MID
Starting %
60%
Predicted Points
4.2
Price
£5.6m
Pick %
1.1%
Price
£5.6m
Pick %
1.1%
Transfers In (GW34)
75,042
Points
89
GW34
13
GW33
3
GW32
1
GW31
GW30
GW28
Minutes
921
GW34
84
GW33
67
GW32
16
GW31
GW30
GW28
Attacking Threat
xG: 0.44
xA: 0.58
xGI: 1.02
xG/90: 0.24
xA/90: 0.31
xGI/90: 0.55
GW35
Fulham
(A)
GW36
Man Utd
(H)
GW37
Wolves
(A)
GW38
Aston Villa
(H)
GW35
Fulham
(A)
GW36
Man Utd
(H)
GW37
Wolves
(A)
GW38
Aston Villa
(H)
Olise has started just 9 matches due to injury this season but he’s still managed to pick up 6 goals and 3 assists in that time.
Crystal Palace are a much better attacking team with both Eze and Olise available. In the 4 league games they have started together, they’ve scored 8 times and assisted 3 times between them.
He’s not guaranteed to start both games across Crystal Palace’s double, but with how potent Palace’s attack can be with their 2 key players fit, Olise could reward managers who side with him this week.