As the 2025/2026 EPL Season enters its final stretch, Gameweek 35 is shaping up to be a critical juncture for FPL managers.
With Manchester City and Crystal Palace’s Double Gameweek confirmed in GW-36, the moves you make now serve as the foundation for the season’s finish line.
This week features several high-stakes matchups, including a massive clash at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Liverpool.
Whether you are chasing a mini-league leader or defending your rank, identifying the Top FPL
player picks for game week 35 is the key to navigating the late-season chaos and maximizing your point returns.
David Raya – Arsenal (6m)
Arsenal’s defense currently boasts the best projected clean sheet odds for the remainder of the season. Raya is fresh off a double-digit haul and currently leads all goalkeepers with 141 points. As Arsenal pushes for the title, they host a Fulham side that has only one win in their last three games. Expect Raya to be a pillar of stability at the back.
Daniel Munoz – Crystal Palace (5.8m)
With a Double Gameweek looming in GW-36, Munoz is an essential early buy. He has been in stellar form, racking up 17 points across his last three appearances. Not only does he excel in defensive contributions, but his license to roam forward makes him a legitimate threat for attacking returns when Palace visits Bournemouth this week.
Nico O’Reilly – Manchester City (5.1m)
O’Reilly has emerged as one of the most explosive defensive assets in the game. With Manchester City challenging for the title and a double fixture confirmed for GW-36, O’Reilly is much more than a short-term play. He is a season-long hold who offers both clean sheet security and the potential for offensive “out-of-position” points.
Gabriel Magalhães – Arsenal (7.2m)
The top-scoring defender in the game with 185 points, Gabriel is a must-have for the home stretch. Arsenal’s GW-35 fixture against Fulham provides the perfect platform for him to add to his tally. His dominance in the air on set pieces combined with Arsenal’s league-best defensive record makes him an elite option for both floors and ceilings.
Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United (10.4m)
The Manchester United captain continues to be the most consistent midfielder in the game. After providing an assist in GW-34, Bruno prepares to host a Liverpool side that has struggled for defensive solidity, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last two games. With the assist record in his sights, Bruno remains a primary captaincy candidate.
Morgan Gibbs-White – Nottingham Forest (7.6m)
Gibbs-White is arguably the most in-form midfielder in the Premier League right now, coming off back-to-back double-digit hauls. With Forest fighting to escape the relegation zone and the player motivated to secure a World Cup spot, his match against Chelsea in GW-35 is a prime opportunity for him to continue his scoring streak.
Florian Wirtz – Liverpool (8.3m)
The German superstar has quickly adapted to life at Anfield, registering a goal and an assist in his last three games. At under 10% ownership, Wirtz is one of the best player picks GW-35 of the 2025/2026 EPL Season for managers looking for a differential. Liverpool’s trip to Old Trafford is the perfect stage for Wirtz to justify his massive transfer fee.
Rayan Cherki – Manchester City (6.5m)
Cherki has seen his minutes and popularity soar, now sitting at 12.3% ownership. With double-digit hauls in two of his last three games, he has become a preferred alternative to other mid-priced forwards. His flair and creative output in Pep Guardiola’s system make him a high-upside pick for the trip to Everton.
Erling Haaland – Manchester City (14.5m)
After a brief goal drought, the Norwegian powerhouse is back in form with goals in consecutive games. City faces an Everton side that is winless in their last three, and with Haaland on penalty duties, he is a non-negotiable asset. As the Golden Boot race heats up, expect Haaland to be the focal point of every City attack.
Jarrod Bowen – West Ham (7.8m)
Bowen remains a unique asset due to his high defensive contribution points alongside his attacking output. West Ham is fighting for survival and visits a Brentford side that is winless in their last three games. As the Hammers’ designated penalty taker and primary offensive outlet, Bowen is an integral pick for any squad.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin – Leeds United (5.7m)
Calvert-Lewin has found a second wind since joining Leeds, netting 10 points in his last three games. Leeds hosts a struggling, relegation-threatened Burnley side in GW-35. Given his recent scoring form and Leeds’ favorable run to the finale, Calvert-Lewin is a savvy forward pick for those looking to exploit a weak defense
