FPL Gameweek 35: All-In on Arsenal and Manchester City
As we approach the final stretch of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) season, it's time to make some strategic moves to maximize our points. With a tight budget and a few key restrictions, I'm going all-in on Arsenal and Manchester City for Gameweek 35. Let's dive into my picks and the reasoning behind them.
Why Arsenal and Manchester City?
In my opinion, Arsenal and Manchester City are the two best teams in the league for clean sheets, goals conceded, and expected goals conceded (xGC). This makes them ideal choices for a defensive-minded strategy. With a strong defense, these teams are less likely to concede goals, which can lead to more points for their defenders and goalkeepers.
Goalkeepers
I'm going with David Raya (£6.0m) for Arsenal. The team has the best record in the league for clean sheets, goals conceded, and xGC. Their upcoming opponent, Fulham, has scored only 16 away goals all season, making them an easy target for Raya's clean sheet potential.
Defenders
Gabriel Magalhaes (£7.2m) is a must-have for any Arsenal fan. The Brazilian is a menace at set-plays and has eight attacking returns to his name this season, the fourth-most of any defender. With Fulham struggling to score away from home, Gabriel's owners can expect points at both ends of the pitch.
Nico O'Reilly (£5.2m) is my Manchester City defender of choice. Everton are 16th for expected goals (xG) on home turf, and O'Reilly's attacking intent has delivered four goals and one assist in his last seven matches. With defensive contributions (DefCon) potentially in short supply against Burnley, O'Reilly could be a decent option for a decent week.
Jayden Bogle (£4.4m) is another interesting option. Only two defenders have a higher expected goal involvement (xGI) tally since Gameweek 28, and Burnley have allowed more chances to be created from their left flank than any other club in the same timeframe. Bogle's Leeds United side is flying, and he could be a good option for a defensive-minded strategy.
James Hill (£4.2m) is my Bournemouth defender. The team has kept five clean sheets on home turf this season, all against teams that are currently ranked eighth or below in the table. With Crystal Palace up next, who are one of the division's lowest scorers, Hill could be a good option for a clean sheet.
Conclusion
In conclusion, my FPL Gameweek 35 Scout Picks are all-in on Arsenal and Manchester City. With strong defenses and clean sheet potential, these teams are ideal for a defensive-minded strategy. I hope my picks help you maximize your points and enjoy the final stretch of the FPL season!
