{"id":420111,"date":"2019-04-25T04:16:18","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T08:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=420111"},"modified":"2019-04-25T04:16:18","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T08:16:18","slug":"preview-fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-36","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/04\/25\/preview-fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-36\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 36"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 36 has a full set of fixtures to choose players from. It&#8217;s a welcome return to a regular gameweek after a series of double or curtailed gameweeks. Hopefully, it will yield handsome returns for all fantasy football managers.<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 36 Tips<\/h1>\n<h2>Triple Captain Time?<\/h2>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/liverpoolfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liverpool<\/a> taking on <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/huddersfield-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Huddersfield Town<\/a>, those fantasy managers who are yet to deploy their Triple Captain chip must be thinking about using it this week. Surely, there is no better opportunity than this. However, the midweek <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/sport\/football\/european\/barcelona-vs-liverpool-champions-league-semi-final-draw-when-where-date-tickets-ucl-a8875111.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UEFA Champions League semi-final<\/a> encounter against<a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Barcelona<\/a> might be on\u00a0J\u00fcrgen Klopp&#8217;s mind. Could this make him do the unthinkable and rest a few players against Huddersfield?<\/p>\n<p>That is highly unlikely but, if Liverpool are ahead, he might take off <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e342ad68\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mohamed Salah<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/c691bfe2\/Sadio-Mane\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sadio\u00a0Man\u00e9<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/cd1acf9d\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/a> early. So, a really massive score from your triple captain might prove to be elusive. This match is being played on Friday night so Liverpool players should get enough time to recover for their big semi-final though. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4c370d81\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roberto Firmino<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/2e4f5f03\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrew Robertson<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e06683ca\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virgil van Dijk<\/a> are all decent options from this match as well.<\/p>\n<h2>Title Decider at Turf Moor?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.11v11.com\/teams\/manchester-city\/tab\/opposingTeams\/opposition\/Burnley\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester City do not have a great recent record at Turf Moor.<\/a> They have won only once in their last three visits there. <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/burnley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Burnley<\/a> are not a comfortable side to play against and could cause a lot of problems to Manchester City, especially from set-piece situations. A slip up there could decide the title. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b400bde0\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raheem Sterling<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4d034881\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergio Ag\u00fcero<\/a> will have something to say about that, though.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/119b9a8e\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aymeric Laporte<\/a> will be a busy man<a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierleague.com\/clubs\/43\/Burnley\/stats\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> intercepting and clearing all the crosses<\/a> that will be attempted by Burnley. This has the potential for him to generate bonus points. Laporte got three bonus points against <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/manchesterunitedfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester United<\/a> last night. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/manchestercityfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester City<\/a> will need to keep a clean sheet again for him to repeat that feat this weekend.<\/p>\n<h2>The Top Four Battle<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/tottenhamfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> are in pole position to finish the season in third place after their victory against <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/brighton-hove-albion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brighton &amp; Hove Albion<\/a> in midweek. They have another home game against <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/west-ham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">West Ham United<\/a> this weekend. Three points from this match will almost guarantee their return to Europe&#8217;s elite club competition.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/92e7e919\/Son-Heung-min\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heung-Min Son<\/a>\u00a0is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/sport\/football\/tottenham\/tottenham-hero-heung-min-son-suspended-champions-league-semi-final-first-leg-ajax-yellow-card-a4120796.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">suspended for the semi-final first leg against Ajax<\/a> so he should start and play the full game. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/980522ec\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian Eriksen<\/a> is in good form but has played every minute of every game recently so he, along with <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/21512407\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kieran Trippier<\/a>, could be candidates for rotation or early substitution.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United take on <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/chelseafootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chelsea<\/a> in a massively significant clash for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/premier-league\/table\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">top four battle<\/a>. It will be very difficult for the loser of this match to reach Champions League qualification places whereas a draw may keep both teams afloat in the race. <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/arsenalfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arsenal<\/a>, on the other hand, will travel to <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/leicester-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leicester City<\/a>\u00a0in a bid to avoid three losses in a row. This really is a pivotal week for these three teams. Big players will be expected to produce big performances. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/a39bb753\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eden Hazard<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/d5dd5f1f\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/9dbb75ca\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alexandre Lacazette<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/867239d3\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul Pogba<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/a1d5bd30\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marcus Rashford<\/a> will be the ones their fans will look up to for inspiration whereas fantasy football managers will expect points. Leicester have the ability to crush Arsenal&#8217;s top four ambitions though. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/45963054\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jamie Vardy<\/a> is in great form and has a good record against the Gunners.<\/p>\n<h2>The Relegation Battle<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/cardiff-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cardiff City<\/a> will travel to London in search of all three points against <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/fulham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fulham<\/a> to catch <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/brighton-hove-albion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brighton &amp; Hove Albion<\/a>. The Bluebirds have fought hard all season and should fancy themselves this week.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/33af5b9e\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Junior Hoilett<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/2642bf6c\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Neil Etheridge<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/00979380\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Victor<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b2d03887\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Camarasa<\/a> could be worth considering. Their main rivals for survival, Brighton, will take on <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/newcastle-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Newcastle United<\/a> in the afternoon clash on Saturday. The Seagulls fought valiantly in both games last week but could only pick up a solitary point from those two games. They might start the game level on points with Cardiff City. The pressure of a must-win game could take its toll on their players. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4535e4bb\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mathew Ryan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/7314bba4\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shane Duffy<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/282f75f3\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lewis Dunk<\/a> have to keep things solid at the back and hope they can nick a goal somehow. Even though Newcastle are safe, one would expect their players to give a good account of themselves.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/819aa8e7\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ayoze P\u00e9rez<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b318a643\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Salom\u00f3n Rond\u00f3n<\/a> could enjoy a productive afternoon on the south coast.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/southampton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Southampton<\/a> have the opportunity to ensure their survival by beating <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/bournemouth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bournemouth<\/a> at home.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/3515d404\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">James Ward-Prowse<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/ab651565\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nathan Redmond<\/a> could do well. If <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/07802f7f\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Danny Ings<\/a> starts, he could do well too.<\/p>\n<h3>Top Picks<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/c691bfe2\/Sadio-Mane\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sadio\u00a0Man\u00e9<\/a>\u00a0(10.0)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e342ad68\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mohamed Salah<\/a> (13.2)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/cd1acf9d\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/a>\u00a0(5.6)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/92e7e919\/Son-Heung-min\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heung-Min Son<\/a>\u00a0(8.8)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/980522ec\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian Eriksen<\/a>\u00a0(9.3)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4d034881\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergio Ag\u00fcero<\/a>\u00a0(11.8)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b400bde0\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raheem Sterling<\/a>\u00a0(11.6)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/3515d404\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">James Ward-Prowse<\/a>\u00a0(5.1)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b318a643\/Salomon-Rondon\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Salom\u00f3n Rond\u00f3n<\/a>\u00a0(5.9)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/45963054\/?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jamie Vardy<\/a>\u00a0(9.0)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"MSah0fNgT55Da5jy27C6sQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1144203427\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'MSah0fNgT55Da5jy27C6sQ',sig:'fVuA-it0SNh307Kq_8VKKh80s2RufKrxjpoTwb1GAr8=',w:'594px',h:'394px',items:'1144203427',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 36 has a full set of fixtures to choose players from. It&#8217;s a welcome return to a regular gameweek after a series of double or curtailed gameweeks. Hopefully, it will yield handsome returns for all fantasy football managers. Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 36 Tips Triple Captain Time? With Liverpool taking on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2794,"featured_media":421091,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"1","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,2],"tags":[1395,3009,2811,2911,3007],"class_list":["post-420111","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-premier-league","category-featured","tag-fantasy-football","tag-fantasy-premier-league","tag-fpl","tag-fpl-captain","tag-fpl-picks"],"modified_by":"Nat Goodlad, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/420111","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2794"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=420111"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/420111\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/421091"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=420111"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=420111"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=420111"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}