EPL GW-34 Top FPL Captain Picks
Gameweek 34 is shaping up to be a crucial point in the Fantasy Premier League season, where every decision can make a real difference in overall rank. With the title race heating up and teams still fighting for European spots or survival, every game now carries extra importance. That makes the captaincy call even more […]
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Sunday April 19, 2026. (Photo by David Davies/PA Images via Getty Images) | PA Images via Getty Images Gameweek 34 is shaping up to be a crucial point in the Fantasy Premier League season , where every decision can make a real difference in overall rank.
With the title race heating up and teams still fighting for European spots or survival, every game now carries extra importance. That makes the captaincy call even more important, with players like Mohamed Salah, Bruno Fernandes , and Ollie Watkins emerging as leading options thanks to their strong home fixtures. This gameweek also comes with an added twist, as FPL moves straight from a double gameweek into a blank.
Several popular assets are unavailable, with Manchester City, AFC Bournemouth, and Chelsea all not in action. That removes several highly owned options and forces managers to rethink their plans heading into the round. Because of this, many managers are expected to use the Free Hit chip and target teams with favourable fixtures.
Manchester United and Liverpool stand out in particular, with home matches against Brentford and Crystal Palace respectively. These fixtures are likely to play a big role in captaincy decisions. With only four gameweeks remaining after this, the margin for error is now very small, so getting the captaincy right could be the difference between a strong finish and a missed opportunity.