As the 2025/2026 EPL Season enters its home stretch, the spotlight for Gameweek 36 falls squarely on Double Gameweek (DGW-36) strategy.
With Manchester City and Crystal Palace playing twice, managers are aggressively reshaping their rosters to maximize point potential.
City’s pursuit of the league title and Palace’s late-season surge make these two squads the primary targets for recruitment.
Navigating these two-fixture windows effectively is often what determines the final standings in competitive
mini-leagues. Here is a breakdown of the most transferred-in players for GW-36 of the 2025/2026 EPL Season.
Ryan Cherki – Manchester City (6.6m)
Leading the pack as one of the top transferred players for game week 36 is Manchester City’s creative spark, Ryan Cherki.
With over 180,000 transfers in, Cherki has become the go-to differential for those looking to move away from the highly-owned Antoine Semenyo.
His form is undeniable, having racked up 18 points across his last three appearances. With home games against both Brentford and Crystal Palace this week, Cherki’s creative output and goal-scoring threat make him a priority.
Erling Haaland – Manchester City (14.6m)
It is no surprise to see the “Nordic Meatbolt” near the top of the list for a Double Gameweek. With roughly 151,000 managers bringing him in, Haaland remains the most feared captaincy choice.
Despite his premium price tag, his goal-scoring reliability at the Etihad—where City plays both DGW fixtures—makes him the foundation of many squads.
For those looking to gain ground, he is a primary candidate for the Triple Captain chip this week.
Viktor Gyökeres – Arsenal (8.8m)
Interestingly, the third most popular transfer doesn’t even have a double fixture.
Arsenal’s Viktor Gyökeres is currently the top transferred player for game week 36 among non-doubling assets, with over 143,000 transfers.
Coming off a massive 16-point haul featuring a brace and an assist against Fulham, Gyökeres is in world-class form. Arsenal faces a struggling, relegation-threatened West Ham side, making the Swedish striker a legitimate threat to outscore many DGW players.
Nico O’Reilly – Manchester City (5.2m)
Nico O’Reilly continues to be the defensive bargain of the season, attracting over 105,000 new owners this week. Listed as a defender but frequently utilized in advanced roles, O’Reilly has become a “must-own” for his ability to provide both clean sheet points and attacking returns. His incredible home form at the Etihad suggests he could be one of the highest-scoring defenders of the week.
Ismaila Sarr – Crystal Palace (6.4m)
For managers looking to exploit Crystal Palace’s double, Ismaila Sarr has emerged as a top target with over 90,000 transfers. Palace entertains Everton before a tough trip to Manchester City.
While rotation is always a risk under Oliver Glasner, Sarr’s explosive pace and recent underlying stats suggest he is the most likely Palace midfielder to deliver a double-digit return.
Jean-Philippe Mateta – Crystal Palace (7.6m)
Rounding out the top picks is Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has seen over 80,000 transfers in ahead of the deadline.
While he has been rotated recently due to Palace’s deep run in the UEFA Conference League, the allure of two Premier League fixtures in one week is too much for many managers to pass up. When he starts, Mateta is the focal point of the Palace attack and a magnet for bonus points.
