Looking for the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) captain for Double Gameweek 36?
Each week we break down the top captaincy options to help you maximise points and climb your mini-leagues.
For Double Gameweek 36, we’ve highlighted three standout choices:
1️⃣ Fix’s No.1 predicted captain pick
2️⃣ A safe, high-ownership option (20%+ ownership)
3️⃣ A bold differential captain (under 20% ownership)
These picks cover every type of FPL manager — whether you prefer to play it safe with the crowd or chase early gains with a differential.
Haaland has scored 14 goals at the Etihad this season, more than any other player has managed on their own turf. The Norwegian international also ranks top among all players for shots (61), shots on target (29), shots in the box (51), 'big chances' (28), and 'Expected Goals' (xG) (14.26) in home fixtures.
Man City have scored 38 goals at the Etihad, more than any other side. Guardiola’s men also rank second for 'big chances' (64) and third for xG (37.75) in front of their own fans.
Their first opponents, Brentford, have conceded 27 goals in 17 away matches and have kept just five clean sheets on the road. The London side rank eighth for shots conceded (223) and fourth for 'Expected Goals Conceded' (xGC) (25.95) in away fixtures.
Their second opponents, Palace, have conceded 23 goals away from home, the fifth-fewest in the league, and have kept five clean sheets on their travels. The Eagles rank sixth for shots conceded (214) and fifth for xGC (26.99) in away matches.
According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Haaland is projected to score 12.0 points this Gameweek.
B.Fernandes has racked up 94 FPL points in away matches this season, only Rice (104) has fared better amongst midfielders. As the below image from our Opta Stats Sandbox shows, the Portuguese international is top for FPL assists (11), chances created (47), 'big chances' created (15) and 'Expected Assists' (5.95) in away games.
Man United have scored 27 goals on their travels, only Chelsea (30) and Man City (31) have fared better. The Red Devils are ranked fifth for shots on target (78) and sixth for xG (29.19) on their travels.
Their hosts Sunderland have conceded 46 goals this season (seventh) and have kept 10 clean sheets. The Black Cats are ranked 18th for shots conceded (513) and 17th for xGC (58.83).
According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, B.Fernandes is projected to score 5.9 points this Gameweek.
Cherki has established himself as Man City's creative talisman since the international break. As the below image from our Match Centre feature shows, over Man City's last five league matches he is top amongst their players for shots on target (six), FPL assists (three) and attempted assists.
Man City have scored 69 goals, more than any other side. The Manchester club rank top for both shots in the box (384) and xG (70.10).
Their first opponents, Brentford, have conceded 46 goals this campaign, the seventh-fewest in the league, and have kept 10 clean sheets. The Bees rank 13th for shots conceded (443) and seventh for xGC (52.18).
Their second opponents, Palace, have conceded 42 goals, the third-fewest in the league, and have kept 12 clean sheets. The Eagles rank fifth for shots in the box conceded (269) and sixth for xGC (51.29).
According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Cherki is projected to score 8.5 points this Gameweek.
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