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            <p>Fantasy Football Hub's resident captaincy expert <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisTanFPL">Chris Tan</a> takes a close look at the Gameweek 36 fixtures to give Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers an edge over their mini-league rivals.</p>
<p>This in-depth look at the matches ahead, complete with a handy shortlist of players to target, is available exclusively to Hub members.</p>
<p>Chris's verdict on the best <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/the-best-fpl-captain">Gameweek 36 captaincy options</a> and punts will be available later this week.</p>
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<h2>How this article helped in Gameweek 35: Bowen and De Bruyne fire</h2>
<p>Last week, we pinpointed <strong>Kevin De Bruyne</strong> and <strong>Jarrod Bowen </strong>as standout match-ups and highlighted Brighton’s penalty woes as a golden opportunity for <strong>Alexander Isak</strong>. The Magpies were awarded three, although the first two were overturned by VAR.</p>
<p>With just three gameweeks left, landing these types of differential picks can be the difference between a top finish and a mid-table slog.</p>
<p>So, who should you target this week to give your rank the final push it needs? Read on for our top recommendations.</p>
<h2><strong>FPL Gameweek 36: Fixtures</strong></h2>
<p>The obvious fixture that stands out here is Southampton v Manchester City.</p>
<p>West Ham, Crystal Palace, Brentford and Leicester also look to have good games.</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-72641" class="wp-caption-text">FPL Gameweek 36 Fixture Analysis - fixtures</p>
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<h2><strong>Who did well in the reverse fixtures? </strong></h2>
<p><strong>Bryan Mbeumo’s</strong> had a quiet two games. Let’s hope he does something similar to what he did in the reverse fixture against Ipswich - he top scored with a massive 15 points.</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-72643" class="wp-caption-text">Reverse fixtures (Gameweek 9)</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-72642" class="wp-caption-text">Reverse fixtures team of the week</p>
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<h2><strong>FPL Gameweek 36: Clean sheet and goalscoring odds</strong></h2>
<p>As ever, the spread odds from <a href="https://x.com/robtFPL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RobtFPL on X</a> are a great tool to project goals and clean sheets.</p>
<p>Check back later in the week for updates from Rob.</p>
<h2>In-form teams: Attacking stats</h2>
<p>All stats were captured on Monday before the Palace v Nottingham Forest game.</p>
<p>Newcastle, Aston Villa and City appear the best source for goals and it’s no coincidence that they’re the teams fighting for a European place.</p>
<p>Liverpool look to have dropped off a little based on their performance against Chelsea.</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-72651" class="wp-caption-text">Team attacking stats</p>
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<h2><strong>In-form teams: Defensive stats</strong></h2>
<p>Leicester and Ipswich are the standout teams to target. Southampton have become more solid, with Forest looking surprisingly leaky.</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-72654" class="wp-caption-text">Team defensive stats</p>
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<h2><strong>In-form players</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Luiz Diaz</strong> sits at the top of the expected points list but didn’t play a single minute in the last game.</p>
<p>It's very much a celebratory procession now for Liverpool apart from for <strong>Mohamed Salah </strong>who is chasing individual records, although his recent stats aren’t amazing.</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-72653" class="wp-caption-text">Individual player stats</p>
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<p>The two Newcastle wide players are still leading the charge for actual points, with <strong>Yoane Wissa</strong> super consistent.</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-72652" class="wp-caption-text">Individual player stats</p>
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<h2><strong>FPL Gameweek 36 fixtures analysed</strong></h2>
<h3>Ipswich v Brentford</h3>
<h4><strong>Last game: Brentford 4-3 Ipswich - Mbeumo ⚽⚽ Wissa ⚽🅰️</strong></h4>
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<p><strong>Stats watch: </strong>Brentford are averaging two goals per game recently but their away xG over the season has been poor. Ipswich have poor xGC though, conceding an average of three per game, so this should balance out.</p>
<p><strong>Weaknesses to target: </strong>Ipswich concede lots of big chances and shots from set pieces. Recently, right forwards and strikers have returned against them</p>
<p><strong>Players to target: </strong>Wissa (big chances), Mbeumo (set-pieces, penalties and positional). The duo have been involved in 77% of Brentford's goals</p>
<p><strong>Predicted outcome: </strong>Brentford to score at least two goals</p>
<p><strong>Penalties: </strong>Brentford have won five and Ipswich conceded six</p>
<p><strong>Have you noticed? </strong>Ipswich have reverted to a more open style of play recently, which could lead to some open games.</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-72663" class="wp-caption-text">Players to target: Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa</p>
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<h3>Southampton v Manchester City</h3>
<h4><strong>Last game: City 1 - 0 Southampton - Erling Haaland ⚽</strong></h4>
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<p><strong>Stats watch: </strong>City's recent attacking stats are good but they've scored 13 fewer goals on the road this season than at home. Southampton's recent xGC has improved but they're still conceding an average of two per game - and have the worst home xGC this season by far</p>
<p><strong>Weaknesses to target: </strong>Southampton leak big chances, particularly from their centre. They’re also terrible at defending set-pieces</p>
<p><strong>Players to target: </strong><strong>Kevin De Bruyne</strong> (big chances, set-pieces, positional). Haaland (position) - but unlikely to start</p>
<p><strong>Predicted outcome: </strong>Comfortable City win</p>
<p><strong>Penalties: </strong>Southampton have conceded nine penalties this season and City have won three. Many expect <strong>Omar Marmoush</strong> to take them in Haaland’s absence and although he’s been frustrating, you can’t really sell him now</p>
<p><strong>Have you noticed? </strong>Southampton have looked more solid defensively of late, while City didn't generate many chances against Wolves. City are chasing a Champions League spot</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-72664" class="wp-caption-text">Erling Haaland's stats</p>
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