Captain Mohamed Salah remains the only viable armband in Gameweek 34, even if his recent output—four shots on target, three big chances and three goals in three starts—doesn’t scream certainty. Palace travel to Anfield while juggling a European semi‑final, likely leaving them vulnerable. Salah’s penalty duties and a potential two‑point haul make him a must‑have, especially as his Liverpool future ends after the season.

Budget‑conscious managers eye Freddie Woodman, a £3.9m Liverpool keeper, after Alisson’s absence and Mamardashvili’s injury doubts. For those willing to spend a bit more, Virgil van Dijk offers a rare blend of clean‑sheet potential and occasional goal threat, ranking as the second‑highest scoring defender this campaign. Arsenal’s backline—Gabriel and William Saliba—provides a cheap, reliable shield against Newcastle’s low‑scoring form.

Midfielders Harry Wilson and Casemiro deliver set‑piece upside, but Wilson’s 43% involvement in Fulham’s goals tops most peers. Strikers Jarrod Bowen and Ollie Watkins carry recent three‑assist and three‑goal bursts, respectively, positioning them as premium FPL assets. An adventurous captain’s pick lands on Dominic Solanke, Spurs’ frontline focal point, whose Wolves opposition have leaked nine goals in three games, offering high upside for a single transfer slot.