Fantasy Premier League: Essential Players to Include in Your Team for Gameweek 36

With just three Gameweeks left in this season’s Fantasy Premier League, we are heading into an important Gameweek 36. Here’s a list of the players you should think about adding to your squad.

We’ve compiled a list of the top players for FPL Gameweek 36, utilising Fantasy Football Hub’s AI-predicted points. If you’re uncertain about your next FPL move, get AI-recommended transfers here!

Defender: Josko Gvardiol vs Southampton (A) – 4.9 points

Since the international break, Manchester City has established themselves as the most formidable defence in the Premier League, recording four clean sheets in the last six Gameweeks. They’ve allowed the fewest goals (3) during this span, conceding only ten significant chances.

Josko Gvardiol is the highest-scoring Manchester City defender during this time, earning maximum bonus points in the Manchester Derby and two additional points in the recent 1-0 triumph over Wolves.

In their previous encounter, Manchester City secured a 1-0 victory against Southampton, with Gvardiol earning three bonus points for a total of nine points. He leads all defenders this season with five goals, having had ten big chances.

Midfielder: Mohamed Salah vs Arsenal (H) – 6.9 points

Despite challenging fixtures, Mohamed Salah continues to be regarded as the premier midfielder this season, although he has been sidelined as the top AI pick and favourite for captaincy this Gameweek. His season has been remarkable, achieving 46 goal involvements across 35 appearances.

However, since the international break, Salah has only managed two attacking returns, with his last double-digit haul occurring more than two months ago in a 3-1 victory against Southampton.

Set to face Arsenal at an opportune moment, Liverpool will take to the field following their Champions League semi-final match against PSG on Wednesday, which could be a taxing contest. Their last meeting ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, with Salah finding the net on that occasion.

Forward: Erling Haaland vs Southampton (A) – 7.6 points

Erling Haaland is back from injury, making an appearance on the bench during the 1-0 win over Wolves, although he did not see any game time. This week, he stands out as the top candidate for captaincy, though his lack of minutes may be a significant factor in achieving a high fantasy score.

This matchup presents a wealth of potential, as Southampton has failed to maintain a clean sheet in 2025, conceding eight goals over the last four Gameweeks. Manchester City has the firepower to capitalise on this weakness.

In their previous meeting at the Etihad during Gameweek 9, Haaland scored the only goal, resulting in a six-point return for his owners despite an expected goals tally of 2.33 on that occasion!

Hidden Gem: Matheus Cunha vs Brighton (H) – 5.8 points

Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, currently ranked as the seventh most-owned forward in the game, is predicted to be a solid option for this week, sitting in third place for expected points behind Erling Haaland and Alexander Isak. In great form, he has netted two goals and provided three assists in his last four matches since returning from suspension.

This brings his season tally to 15 goals and seven assists, surpassing his previous total of 19 goal involvements registered in the 2023/24 season. In their last encounter, the match ended in a 2-2 draw, with Cunha on the scoresheet.

Prior to their 1-0 loss at the Etihad last Friday, Wolves had enjoyed a six-game winning streak. They’ve managed to win their last three home games, while Brighton has struggled on the road during the same timeframe.