GW36 Double Gameweek Alert: Doku, Differentials & Deadline Day Strategy

Welcome back, FPL managers! With Gameweek 36 deadline fast approaching this Saturday at 10AM, there's a Double Gameweek in play and some seriously juicy transfer targets to action. We've broken down everything from the must-have picks to the players you should be moving on - plus three differential gems that could make or break your rank. Let's get into it.

Gameweek 35 is done and dusted - and what a round it was. Here's a quick summary of the results shaping the run-in:

This is the big one. Gameweek 36 is a confirmed Double Gameweek for Manchester City, who play:

If you have a Wildcard or Bench Boost ready, this could be the moment to deploy it. Prioritising Man City assets this week - and Doku in particular - is essentially a free shot at a monster haul. Bench Boost owners, this is your gameweek.

Doku is the standout transfer of the week - no question. He delivered 15 points in GW35 with a brace against Everton and is now electric in form. The clincher? Man City play TWICE in GW36, giving him a projected 16.6 expected points across both fixtures. His ownership sits at just 3.6%, making him a genuine differential captain option too. Over 100,000 managers have already moved for him - get ahead of any price rise now.

If you're chasing Doku's price, keep an eye on live price changes before the deadline to avoid overpaying.

Twelve goals at £4.6m is outstanding value by any measure. Kroupi Jr scored in GW35 to continue his impressive season, and Bournemouth face Fulham in GW36 - a manageable fixture. At this price, he frees up serious budget to invest in premium assets elsewhere in your squad. Ideal if you're building towards a wildcard or bench boost setup and need budget efficiency in attack.

Forest are in blistering form - beating Chelsea 3–1 in GW35 and hammering Sunderland 5–0 in GW34. Sels has been one of the most reliable budget keepers in the game all season with 7 clean sheets and 82 saves. He returns 8 points in GW35 alone and hosts Newcastle in GW36. If you need a cheap goalkeeper upgrade, Sels is the standout option at this price.

Only 0.5% owned, and for good reason right now. Wieffer came on as a substitute in GW35 and only managed 17 minutes before being flagged with an ankle injury concern. His expected points have dropped to just 3.1 for GW36. Brighton do face Wolves at home - ordinarily a decent fixture - but you simply cannot gamble on a doubtful player with Saturday's deadline looming. Don't waste a squad slot. Sell.

Mitchell only played 45 minutes in GW35 and there are injury concerns flagged at Crystal Palace heading into GW36. Crystal Palace do have a double gameweek (vs Everton and then Man City), but if Mitchell's availability is in doubt, you cannot rely on him. With a form rating of just 3.2 and better options available at this price point, redirecting these funds makes sense. Sell.

Leno returned just 3 points in GW35 after conceding three to Arsenal. In GW36, Fulham host Bournemouth - who just tore Crystal Palace apart 3–0 and have been relentless going forward all season. Leno does have 91 saves this season, but Fulham's defensive vulnerability makes him a risky hold. Verdict: Hold if you have no better option, but Sels at the same price offers far better upside right now.

Looking to gain ground on your mini-league rivals? These three defenders are flying under the radar and could deliver big in GW36.

An absolute wildcard punt but one that's very hard to ignore. Canvot carries the highest expected points of any defender in our differential data at 7.9 for GW36. Crystal Palace also have a double gameweek - facing Everton on Sunday before Man City midweek. Yes, the Man City fixture is tough, but the double fixture potential at £4.5m is mouth-watering. Five clean sheets in limited appearances makes this a spicy, high-risk/high-reward pick.

Nine clean sheets at £4.4m is remarkable value. Kadıoğlu faces Wolves at home in GW36 - and Wolves are in poor form, having only drawn with Sunderland in GW35. Nearly 19,000 transfers in this week suggest managers are finally waking up to his potential. With a 6.8 expected points projection and a manageable home fixture, getting ahead of the price rise here could pay dividends.

125 total points at £4.5m - criminally overlooked all season. Andersen has been the model of consistency with 8 clean sheets and guaranteed minutes throughout the campaign. He hosts Bournemouth in GW36, which is a trickier fixture given Bournemouth's recent firepower, but the expected points of 5.2 and sheer reliability make him a steady differential worth considering.

Want to browse more differential options? Our differential players tool highlights low-ownership picks with strong projected returns.

If you own Doku, he is your captain for GW36 - full stop. Man City play twice, he scored 15 points last gameweek, and his expected points of 16.6 across both fixtures make him the standout armband choice by a mile. He's in the form of his life and the Double Gameweek makes him unmissable.

If you don't own Doku, the captaincy decision gets harder. Consider your in-form premium options and check expected points projections to inform your choice before the Saturday deadline.

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Good luck this gameweek - may the Doku brace gods be with you. We'll see you tomorrow at whogotthepoints.com!