As Fantasy Premier League players gear up for Blank Gameweek 34, strategic planning is crucial to maximize points. This week’s challenge allows players to earn significant bonus points for their performances. Managers can select a six-a-side team, utilizing an unlimited budget but restricted to one player per club. Teams can be entered even after the main Fantasy Premier League deadline, as long as they are submitted before 15:00 BST on Saturday, April 25.
Key Rules and Prizes
In this week’s “MVP” challenge, players can earn up to 10 bonus points instead of the usual three for scoring the maximum bonus in their matches. A signed Premier League shirt will be awarded to the manager with the highest total points at the end of each Gameweek.
Teams with No Fixture
Six clubs, namely AFC Bournemouth, Brighton & Hove Albion, Burnley, Chelsea, Leeds United, and Manchester City, will not be playing this Gameweek due to FA Cup commitments. This leaves managers with a narrower selection pool for their teams.
Goalkeepers
Among the goalkeepers, Sunderland’s Robin Roefs leads with 12 bonus points this season, achieving maximum bonus thrice. Everton’s Jordan Pickford follows with 11 points, recording maximum bonus on two occasions. Other options with one maximum bonus include Emiliano Martinez, Senne Lammens, Caoimhin Kelleher, and Matz Sels.
Top Goalkeeper Picks
- Robin Roefs – 12 bonus points
- Jordan Pickford – 11 bonus points
- Emiliano Martinez – 1 maximum bonus
- Senne Lammens – 1 maximum bonus
Defenders
Arsenal’s Gabriel is a standout defender with the most bonus points, earning maximum bonus six times this season. Neco Williams, Malick Thiaw, Maxence Lacroix, Micky van de Ven, Nordi Mukiele, and Diogo Dalot have achieved maximum bonus twice and should be considered for selection.
Top Defender Picks
- Gabriel – 6 maximum bonuses
- Neco Williams – 2 maximum bonuses
- Malick Thiaw – 2 maximum bonuses
Midfielders
Bruno Fernandes leads midfielders for bonus points with a total of 36, closely followed by Erling Haaland, who, unfortunately, does not have a fixture this week. Other notable midfielders include Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Everton’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall who have achieved maximum bonuses consistently throughout the season.
Top Midfielder Picks
- Bruno Fernandes – 36 bonus points
- Declan Rice – 23 bonus points
Forwards
Erling Haaland tops the forward list for bonus points but is absent this Gameweek. Brentford’s Igor Thiago is available and has also recorded maximum bonuses multiple times this season, alongside in-form Jarrod Bowen from West Ham.
Top Forward Picks
- Erling Haaland – 10 maximum bonuses (not playing this week)
- Igor Thiago – 6 maximum bonuses
- Jarrod Bowen – 5 maximum bonuses
In summary, managers need to craft their teams carefully for Blank Gameweek 34 to earn maximum points and take advantage of the unique scoring opportunities available this week. With several teams not playing, selecting players with a strong bonus point history could be the key to success.
