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FPL Double Gameweek 33: Top Five Key Players

FPL Top 5 Players Gameweek 33
Fantasy Football Fix 16 April 2026

Top Five Key Players for Fantasy Premier League 2025/26 Double Gameweek 33

Welcome to our Fantasy Premier League (FPL) guide for Double Gameweek 33!

Each week, we’ll highlight the top picks to help you make the smartest moves for your FPL team.

Here’s what we’ll focus on for each Gameweek:

🔥 2 Attackers £8.5m or more
💰 2 Attackers under £8.5m
🛡️ 1 Defender or Goalkeeper



FPL Headliner: Erling Haaland (ARS, bur)

Haaland has only scored twice over the last six Gameweeks, but the Norwegian international still ranks top among all players this season for shots (106), shots on target (50), shots in the box (95), ‘big chances’ (41) and 'Expected Goals' (xG) (22.56).

Man City have scored nine goals over the last six Gameweeks, the fifth-most of any side. They rank third for shots (92) and second for both ‘big chances’ (18) and xG (11.78) over that period.

As the below image from our Transfer Analytics feature shows, he is currently the most transferred in player for Double Gameweek 33.

Transfer Activity for Fantasy Premier League 2025/26 Gameweek 33

Their first opponents Arsenal have conceded just four goals over the same period (second) but have kept just two clean sheets. The Gunners are ranked top for shots in the box conceded (25) and second for 'Expected Goals Conceded' (xGC) (5.32).

Their visit to Burnley may prove more fruitful, only Spurs (14) have conceded more goals than the Clarets (12) over the aforementioned period. The promoted side are ranked bottom for shots in the box conceded (68) and xGC (13.01).

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Haaland is projected to score 11.4 points this Gameweek.

Top FPL Midfielder: Cole Palmer (MUN, bha)

Palmer has scored just one goal over the last six Gameweeks but is still Chelsea's top scoring midfielder with nine goals. As shown in the image below from our Opta Stats Sandbox, the England international has attempted 49 shots, landed 30 attempts on target and been afforded 12 'big chances' over just 1516 minutes this season.

Stats for Chelsea midfielders

Chelsea have scored just five goals over the last six Gameweeks, the 16th-most of any side, but the Blues rank eighth for ‘big chances’ (13) and 12th for xG (8.63).

Their first opponents, Man United, have conceded eight goals over the same period, the 12th-most of any side, and have kept just one clean sheet. The Red Devils rank eighth for shots conceded (72) and 13th for xGC (9.10).

Their second opponents, Brighton, have tightened up defensively. No team has conceded fewer goals than the Seagulls (three) or kept more clean sheets (three) over the last six Gameweeks. They rank eighth for shots in the box conceded (48) and fourth for xGC (6.65).

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Palmer is projected to score 7.4 points this Gameweek.

Best Double Gameweek Forward: Calvert-Lewin (WOL, bou)

Calvert-Lewin has not scored any goals over the last six Gameweeks and that has largely been down to wasteful finishing.

As shown in the image below from our Opta Stats Sandbox, he ranks top among forwards for shots in the box (17) and second for ‘big chances’ (six) over the aforementioned period, while only João Pedro (5.04) and Beto (3.95) have registered a higher xG than his 3.47.

Forward Stats Last six Gameweeks

Leeds have scored just three goals over the last six Gameweeks which is fewer than any other side. The Yorkshire outfit are ranked sixth for shots (85) and 15th for xG (7.97).

Their first opponents Wolves have conceded eight goals over the same period (12th) and have kept just one clean sheet. The Midlands side are ranked 15th for shots in the box conceded (56) and 17th for xGC (11.27).

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Calvert-Lewin is projected to score 7.9 points this Gameweek.

Top Midfield Differential: Jack Hinshelwood (tot, CHE)

Hinshelwood has established himself as a regular for Brighton having played 495 minutes over the last six Gameweeks, only Gomez (505) and Groß (540) have played more amongst their midfielders.

As the below image from our Match Centre feature shows, over Brighton's last five league matches he is second amongst their players for xG (1.2), shots on target (three), FPL assists (one) and attempted assists (six).

Last Five Game Player Statistics for Brighton Fantasy Premier League 2025/26

Brighton have scored nine goals over the last six Gameweeks, only Everton, Man United, Arsenal (10 each) and Liverpool (11) have been more prolific. The Seagulls are ranked ninth for shots (77) and 10th for xG (9.26).

Their first opponents Spurs have conceded 14 goals over the same period (20th) and have kept no clean sheets. The North London side are ranked 18th for both shots in the box conceded (60) and xGC (11.66).

Their second opponents Chelsea have conceded 10 goals over the aforementioned period (16th) and have kept no clean sheets. The Blues are ranked third for shots conceded (56) and ninth for xGC (8.44).

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Hinshelwood is projected to score 7.9 points this Gameweek.

Top Defensive Asset: Marcos Senesi (new, LEE)

Senesi has collected 35 FPL points over the last six Gameweeks, with only N. Williams (36), Truffert (37), O'Reilly (39) and Mavropanos (45) recording more among defenders.

The Argentinian international has registered 60 Defensive Contributions (DEFCON) over that period and ranks top among defenders for DEFCON (364) across the season.

Bournemouth have conceded just four goals over the last six Gameweeks (second) and have kept three clean sheets. The Cherries are ranked 10th for shots conceded (78) and 16th for xGC (11.25).

Their first opponents Newcastle have scored eight goals over the same period (seventh), the Magpies are ranked 11th for shots (72) and 14th for xG (8.28).

Their second opponents Leeds have scored 17 goals in away games this season, only Newcastle, Fulham (16 each), Sunderland (10) and Wolves (seven) have scored fewer. The Yorkshire side are ranked 11th for shots (172) and ninth for xG (22.96) on their travels.

Clean Sheet Probability Gameweek 33 Fantasy Premier League 2025/26

Our Predicted Points & Stats tool currently projects a 60% chance of at least one Bournemouth clean sheet and a point score of 9.5 for Senesi.


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