<p>Gameweek 36 saw some high scores across the board for FPL managers, with many big name attackers and defenders delivering the points, including huge hauls for Erling Haaland and Nicolas Jackson.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the key highlights and <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/opta/" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c="1" title="FPL Stats by OPTA - Player and Team Stats">stats</a> from this week&#8217;s games</p>

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<h2>FPL Gameweek 36 captaincy: Haaland scores four to reward backers</h2>
<p><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Erling Haaland (£14.2m) </strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">was the main captaincy pick of the game&#8217;s top 250,000 managers, backed by 61%.</span></p>
<p>The Norwegian&#8217;s four goals against Wolves led to a huge total of 42 points for those who captained him.</p>
<p><strong>Cole Palmer (£6.2m)</strong> scored against West Ham, but it was just a 16 point return for those who gave him the armband.</p>
<div id="attachment_64290" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-64290" class="wp-image-64290 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-79.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="650" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-79.jpg 800w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-79-300x244.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-79-768x624.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-79-610x496.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p id="caption-attachment-64290" class="wp-caption-text">Captaincy picks of the top 250,000 FPL managers</p></div>
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<h3>FPL Gameweek round-up: Double gameweek assets hit form at the right time</h3>
<p>Ahead of Newcastle&#8217;s promising double gameweek, a whole host of their attackers picked up FPL returns in a 4-1 win over Burnley.</p>
<p>It wasn&#8217;t all positive news for goalscorer <strong>Alexander Isak </strong>however, who missed a penalty while <strong>Callum Wilson</strong> returned to the starting lineup with a goal.</p>
<div id="attachment_64327" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-64327" class="size-full wp-image-64327" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-93.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="650" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-93.jpg 800w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-93-300x244.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-93-768x624.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-93-610x496.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p id="caption-attachment-64327" class="wp-caption-text">Alexander Isak v Callum Wilson</p></div>
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<p>There was a return to form for <strong>Mohamed Salah</strong> who racked two assists alongside his goal, as well as goals for <strong>Son Heung-min</strong> and <strong>Richarlison</strong> in Spurs&#8217; defeat at Anfield.</p>
<p>Despite the team&#8217;s somewhat rocky form, the Tottenham midfield duo will likely be of interest ahead of their upcoming double, although the home game against Burnley stands out more than the one against Manchester City.</p>
<div id="attachment_64315" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-64315" class="size-full wp-image-64315" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-88.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="650" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-88.jpg 800w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-88-300x244.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-88-768x624.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-88-610x496.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p id="caption-attachment-64315" class="wp-caption-text">Son Heung-min v Richarlison</p></div>
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<p><strong>Nicolas Jackson</strong> produced a 16-pointer in Chelsea&#8217;s 5-0 pasting of West Ham, with the Hammers confirming the impending departure of manager David Moyes following the heavy defeat at the hands of the Blues.</p>
<p>Another forward with an upcoming double gameweek returned in the shape of <strong>Joao Pedro </strong>&#8211; like Isak, the Brighton man also missed a penalty.</p>
<p>It was a solid 1-0 win for the Seagulls over Aston Villa, a game in which Villa created 0.1 xG, the lowest in the league.</p>
<p>This meant points for another long-time fantasy favourite in <strong>Lewis Dunk</strong>, and the seagulls skipper is a potential differential option in defence for Brighton&#8217;s double despite the relatively tough fixtures.</p>
<div id="attachment_64301" style="width: 808px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-64301" class="size-full wp-image-64301" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-86.jpg" alt="" width="798" height="650" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-86.jpg 798w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-86-300x244.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-86-768x626.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-86-610x497.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px" /><p id="caption-attachment-64301" class="wp-caption-text">Lewis Dunk&#8217;s <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/opta/" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c="1" title="FPL Stats by OPTA - Player and Team Stats">stats</a></p></div>
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<p><strong>Erling Haaland</strong>, <strong>Julian Alvarez</strong>, <strong>Phil Foden </strong>and <strong>Josko Gvardiol</strong> were all in the points in Manchester City&#8217;s 5-1 win over Wolves, but there were no returns for <strong>Kevin De Bruyne</strong>.</p>
<p>His owners shouldn&#8217;t be worried however, as the Belgian was still involved in plenty of the action, and he has every chance of getting himself involved in the scoring as City play twice in Double Gameweek 37.</p>
<p>There was defeat again for Manchester United, this time a 4-0 loss to in-form Crystal Palace, but FPL managers may still consider <strong>Alejandro Garnacho </strong>and<strong> Bruno Fernandes</strong> &#8211; pending <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/premier-league-predicted-lineups/">fitness</a> &#8211; for their double.</p>
<div id="attachment_64313" style="width: 808px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-64313" class="size-full wp-image-64313" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-87.jpg" alt="" width="798" height="650" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-87.jpg 798w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-87-300x244.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-87-768x626.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-87-610x497.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px" /><p id="caption-attachment-64313" class="wp-caption-text">Bruno Fernandes&#8217; <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/opta/" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c="1" title="FPL Stats by OPTA - Player and Team Stats">stats</a></p></div>
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<p>Meanwhile in terms of non-doubling teams, Luton held Everton to a 1-1 draw in which <strong>Dominic Calvert Lewin</strong> delivered for the <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/best-fpl-differentials-for-gameweek-36/">differentials</a>.</p>
<p>There was also an uninspiring goalless draw between Brentford and Fulham who both have little to play for, and a 3-1 win for a rejuvenated Nottingham Forest at relegated Sheffield United.</p>
<div id="attachment_64331" style="width: 808px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-64331" class="size-full wp-image-64331" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-94.jpg" alt="" width="798" height="650" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-94.jpg 798w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-94-300x244.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-94-768x626.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-94-610x497.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px" /><p id="caption-attachment-64331" class="wp-caption-text">Dominic Calvert-Lewin&#8217;s <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/opta/" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c="1" title="FPL Stats by OPTA - Player and Team Stats">stats</a>, previous six gameweeks</p></div>
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<h2>FPL Gameweek 36: Match Centre</h2>
<p>Our gameweek reviews are not intended to provide details of every goal and assist. You can see this, plus bonus scores, FPL points and more in our slick <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fpl-match-centre">Match Centre</a>.</p>
<p>The Match Centre is updated live, with the latest information as games happen, so be sure to bookmark it and follow the action in future gameweeks!</p>
<div id="attachment_57222" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-57222" class="wp-image-57222 size-large" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Hub-match-centre-1024x536.png" alt="" width="1024" height="536" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Hub-match-centre-1024x536.png 1024w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Hub-match-centre-300x157.png 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Hub-match-centre-768x402.png 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Hub-match-centre-610x319.png 610w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Hub-match-centre-1080x565.png 1080w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Hub-match-centre.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p id="caption-attachment-57222" class="wp-caption-text">Hub Match Centre</p></div>
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<h2>FPL Gameweek 36 injuries: Ederson returns, United defensive woes, Newcastle expecting reinforcements</h2>
<p><strong>Kieran Trippier (£6.6m) </strong>and<strong> Nick Pope (£5.3m)</strong> are close to a return for Newcastle, which could affect the minutes of some of their defensive options. Keep an eye out for <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/premier-league-predicted-lineups">updates later in the week</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Harry Maguire (£4.3m)</strong> has added to Manchester United&#8217;s injury struggles in defence, with <strong>Jonny Evans (£4.0m)</strong> also picking up a knock after stepping into the void last time out.</p>
<p><strong>Ederson (£5.5m) </strong>meanwhile made a surprise return from injury, which was a relief for those who brought him in on Wildcard.</p>
<div id="attachment_64317" style="width: 808px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-64317" class="wp-image-64317 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-90.jpg" alt="" width="798" height="650" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-90.jpg 798w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-90-300x244.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-90-768x626.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FFStuffImage-90-610x497.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px" /><p id="caption-attachment-64317" class="wp-caption-text">Ederson&#8217;s fixtures</p></div>
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<h2>Key FPL Gameweek 36 stats</h2>
<p>Unsurprisingly,<strong> Erling Haaland (£14.2m) </strong>topped a number of the key Opta metrics at the weekend, with Chelsea and Liverpool attackers also in the mix.</p>
<p>Here are the leaders in the key Opta <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/opta/" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c="1" title="FPL Stats by OPTA - Player and Team Stats">stats</a> in full:</p>
<h3>Opta stats leaders for FPL Gameweek 36: Players</h3>
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<li><strong>Shots </strong>&#8211; Erling Haaland &#8211; 8</li>
<li><strong>Shots on target </strong>&#8211; Erling Haaland &#8211; 7</li>
<li><strong>Shots in the box </strong>&#8211; Erling Haaland &#8211; 8</li>
<li><strong>Big chances </strong>&#8211; Erling Haaland &#8211; 4</li>
<li><strong>Goals </strong>&#8211; Erling Haaland &#8211; 4</li>
<li><strong>xG </strong>&#8211; Erling Haaland &#8211; 2.1</li>
<li><strong>Non-penalty xG (NpxG) </strong>&#8211; Nicolas Jackson &#8211; 1.8</li>
<li><strong>Key passes</strong> &#8211; Noni Madueke, Alfie Doughty, Jacob Murphy &#8211; 6</li>
<li><strong>Big chances created </strong>&#8211; Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Cole Palmer, Simon Adingra, Morgan Gibbs-White, Jacob Murphy &#8211; 2</li>
<li><strong>Assists </strong>&#8211; Mohamed Salah, Rodri, Daniel Munoz, Jacob Murphy &#8211; 2</li>
<li><strong>Expected assists (xA)</strong> &#8211; Jacob Murphy &#8211; 0.9</li>
<li><strong>FPL points </strong>&#8211; Erling Haaland &#8211; 21</li>
<li><strong>Expected points (xPts) </strong>&#8211; Erling Haaland &#8211; 12.6</li>
</ul>
<div id="attachment_50722" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-50722" class="size-full wp-image-50722" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GettyImages-1436775087.jpg" alt="Erling Haaland best FPL captain Gameweek 23" width="1024" height="724" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GettyImages-1436775087.jpg 1024w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GettyImages-1436775087-300x212.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GettyImages-1436775087-768x543.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GettyImages-1436775087-610x431.jpg 610w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GettyImages-1436775087-400x284.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p id="caption-attachment-50722" class="wp-caption-text">Erling Haaland scored four goals in a Premier League game for the first time. Picture by Getty Images.</p></div>
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<h3 class="mceTemp"><strong>Opta stats leaders for FPL Gameweek 36: Teams</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>Most shots </strong>&#8211; Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool &#8211; 25</li>
<li><strong>Highest xG </strong>&#8211; Chelsea &#8211; 4.1</li>
<li><strong>Lowest xG </strong>&#8211; Aston Villa &#8211; 0.1</li>
</ul>
<div id="attachment_60044" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-60044" class="wp-image-60044 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Watkins-Getty.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="694" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Watkins-Getty.jpg 1024w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Watkins-Getty-300x203.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Watkins-Getty-768x521.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Watkins-Getty-610x413.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p id="caption-attachment-60044" class="wp-caption-text">Ollie Watkins had a quiet display in Gameweek 36. Picture by Getty Images</p></div>
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