GW34 PREVIEW
CONCLUDEDDeadline: Friday 24 April at 17:30
GW34 is complete. Here's how it unfolded — plus current form data for planning ahead.
The GW34 TL;DR
- Who to Captain:Gabriel is the standout with a projected 8.8 points.
- Injury Warning:Watch out—Ekitiké is currently flagged (0% chance) despite high ownership.
Who Should I Captain in GW34?
Based on FPL's projected points model (xPts), form, fixture difficulty, and ownership risk. These are the mathematically best assets to hand the armband to.
- 1
Gabriel
ARS · DEF · £7.3m · 45.4% owned8.8xPtsNEW - 2
Anderson
NFO · MID · £5.7m · 9.4% owned8.5xPts@SUN - 3
Saliba
ARS · DEF · £6.3m · 17.1% owned7.5xPtsNEW - 4
Saka
ARS · MID · £10.0m · 11.6% owned7.0xPtsNEW - 5
Szoboszlai
LIV · MID · £7.1m · 15.1% owned6.7xPtsCRY - 6
Osula
NEW · FWD · £5.5m · 2.1% owned6.5xPts@ARS
GW34 Fixture Difficulty Ranking
FDR 1–2 = green (easy), 3 = amber (neutral), 4–5 = red (hard). Target defensive players from FDR 1–2 teams for reliable clean sheet potential.
| TOT | @ Wolves | FDR 2 |
| ARS | vs Newcastle | FDR 3 |
| AVL | @ Fulham | FDR 3 |
| EVE | @ West Ham | FDR 3 |
| FUL | vs Aston Villa | FDR 3 |
| LIV | vs Crystal Palace | FDR 3 |
| MUN | vs Brentford | FDR 3 |
| NFO | @ Sunderland | FDR 3 |
| SUN | vs Nott'm Forest | FDR 3 |
| WHU | vs Everton | FDR 3 |
| WOL | vs Spurs | FDR 3 |
| BRE | @ Man Utd | FDR 4 |
| CRY | @ Liverpool | FDR 4 |
| NEW | @ Arsenal | FDR 5 |
Injury & Availability Dangers
Highly owned (>5%) players at risk of not playing. Keep an eye on manager press conferences before the deadline.
- 15.7% ownedEkitikéInjured
Achilles injury - Expected back 01 Jul
- 15.2% ownedJ.TimberDoubt — 25% chance
Lack of match fitness - 25% chance of playing
- 9.1% ownedKudusInjured
Thigh injury - Expected back 01 Jun
- 5.6% ownedGrealishInjured
Foot injury - Expected back 01 Jun
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Analyze My Squad →Frequently Asked Questions
Who should I captain in FPL GW34?+
Top captain options for GW34 based on expected points and fixtures: Gabriel (8.8 xPts, 45.4% owned); Anderson (8.5 xPts, 9.4% owned); Saliba (7.5 xPts, 17.1% owned).
What are the best FPL transfers for GW34?+
See the transfer targets section for GW34 based on FPL community transfer activity.
What are the best FPL differentials for GW34?+
Low-ownership picks with good form and fixtures are listed in the differentials section above.
When is the FPL GW34 deadline?+
The FPL Gameweek 34 deadline is Friday 24 April at 17:30 (UK time). All transfers and captain picks must be made before this time.