Blank Gameweek 34 is nearly here, and if you are chasing rank, this is the sort of week where backing the right differentials can make a big impact.
There is also reason to be encouraged by last week’s selections.
Cherki scored against Arsenal and still has Burnley to come, Evanilson registered an assist against Newcastle and still has Leeds left to play, while Matheus Nunes also picked up an assist against Arsenal and still has Burnley to come. We also flagged that Kadioglu looked due a goal, and he delivered in style with a goal, clean sheet and maximum bonus against Chelsea.
Hopefully, we can keep that run going in Blank Gameweek 34.
With that in mind, we have picked out five more low-owned options for Blank Gameweek 34 who could make a big impact.
Our strategy balances attacking potential with defensive coverage:
⚽ 3 attacking player – midfielders or forwards
🛡️ 2 defensive players – defenders or goalkeepers
This ensures coverage across the pitch while prioritising FPL points, essential for Gameweek success.
The 27-year-old Englishman has quietly put together a very effective season for Everton.
As shown in the Opta Stats Sandbox, only Beto (8) has scored more goals for the Toffees than Dewsbury-Hall’s seven, while he is also joint-top for assists (6), top for bonus points (17), and has chipped in with 10 points from defensive contributions (DEFCON). That all-round profile highlights his multiple routes to FPL returns.
West Ham away is not the easiest fixture, especially with the Hammers showing some fight in the relegation battle. However, they have still managed just two clean sheets at the London Stadium, the joint-fewest in the league, and are conceding 1.75 goals per game there on average, a figure only beaten by Spurs (1.76).
For managers looking beyond the obvious names, Dewsbury-Hall stands out as an Everton midfielder who can return in a variety of ways.
The 26-year-old England international comes into Blank Gameweek 34 on a high after his 20-point haul against Burnley, where he hit a hat-trick.
Gibbs-White has been Nottingham Forest’s standout attacking player throughout the season, and his numbers are comfortably the strongest among Forest assets.
He is the club’s top scorer with 12 goals, eight more than the next-best, Igor Jesus, and he also leads the way for FPL points with 155. As shown in the Opta Heatmaps feature, he is averaging 4.8 points per game in away matches, the best of any Forest player.
A trip to Sunderland may look like a difficult fixture on paper, with the Black Cats conceding just 14 goals at home, the third-best record in the league. However, their expected goals conceded (xGC) at home stands at 24.07, which is actually the 10th highest, so there is an argument that they have ridden their luck a little.
If Forest are to stay up, Gibbs-White’s output will likely be a huge part of the reason why. Despite the apparently tricky away fixture, he still looks one of the strongest under-10%-owned midfield punts in the game.
Cunha comes with a fitness caveat. Manchester United are hopeful he will be fit to face Brentford after he was substituted with slight discomfort in his right groin against Chelsea, so press conference news should be monitored closely before making a move.
✅ 2 goals, 2 assists & 2 bonus points in the last 6 GWs
— Fantasy Football Fix (@FantasyFootyFix) April 21, 2026
✅ Joint-second for shots in the league (78)
✅ Brentford concede 1.56 goals per game away from home (7th highest)
✅ Still only 8.8% owned
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If the 26-year-old Brazil international is available, he immediately becomes one of the most exciting differentials of the week. Across 30 appearances, he has delivered eight goals and four FPL assists, while the underlying numbers make an even stronger case. He has taken 78 shots, the joint-second most in the league, with 32 on target and 43 from inside the box.
As shown in the Match Centre tool, his recent form has been strong too. Over the last five matches, he ranks second for goals scored (2), third for xG (1.0), first for shots on target (6), second for assists (1), and joint-second for attempted assists (6). That highlights the two-sided nature of his attacking output, with Cunha capable of hurting opponents as both a scorer and creator.
A home meeting with Brentford only adds to the appeal, with the Bees conceding 1.56 goals per game on the road, the seventh-highest average in the league.
Fitness remains the key issue, but if he is passed fit, Cunha has all the makings of a differential who can punish non-owners.
Keane is one of the most intriguing defensive differentials for Blank Gameweek 34, but there is an obvious team news angle to keep in mind.
David Moyes said after Jarrad Branthwaite’s withdrawal:
“Jarrad was probably the best player on the pitch at times today. I thought he played so well. I’m worried it could be serious, but we’ll need to wait and see.”
If Branthwaite is unavailable, Keane looks likely to come into the side, although waiting for further news would be the sensible move.
The 33-year-old former England international has the sort of profile that can work very well in a blank week. He has played 28 games this season, scoring three goals, the joint-sixth most among defenders, while also helping Everton to seven clean sheets. For a player owned by just 2.9% of managers, that is already eye-catching.
His attacking threat is particularly notable for a centre-back. Keane has registered 21 shots, with 17 of them coming from inside the box, and has posted five 'big chances', the joint-ninth most among defenders. While the fact he is Everton’s fifth-highest scorer perhaps says as much about the Toffees’ attacking struggles as it does about him, it still underlines his potential from set pieces.
There is also value in his defensive contribution. Keane is averaging 9.32 DEFCON per game, the highest of any Everton defender, and he has collected eight bonus points, second only to Tarkowski’s nine despite playing four fewer matches.
As shown in the Opta Stats Sandbox, Everton have also been strong defensively on their travels, conceding just 18 goals away from home, the fourth-fewest in the league, while keeping five clean sheets, the third most.
If he gets the nod, Keane looks a strong budget option with a realistic chance of returns at both ends of the pitch.
Ballard has already featured in our Algorithm’s first Free Hit Draft blog, and his numbers show why he is worth considering for Blank Gameweek 34.
The 26-year-old Northern Ireland international offers a cheap route into Sunderland’s defence, but there is more to his appeal than simply hoping for a clean sheet.
He has played 27 matches this season, returning two goals, two FPL assists and six clean sheets, which is already a solid return for a budget defender.
What really stands out, though, is his attacking threat. Ballard has registered 25 shots, with 24 of those coming from inside the box, the joint-fifth most among defenders. Eight of his efforts have also been classed as 'big chances', the joint-second most in that position, which highlights just how dangerous he can be from set plays and in attacking situations.
There is defensive value there too. Ballard averages 9.41 DEFCON per game, the 11th-highest mark among defenders and just shy of the 10 needed for two FPL points, which suggests he is often there or thereabouts when it comes to defensive contribution returns.
The home fixture against Forest is not the easiest on paper, but Ballard does not need Sunderland to dominate to be useful. A clean sheet, a set-piece chance or strong defensive involvement could all make him a rewarding differential.
For Blank Gameweek 34, Gibbs-White looks the standout attacking differential on both form and season-long numbers, while Dewsbury-Hall offers a slightly quieter but still very effective route into Everton’s attack. Cunha has the ceiling to deliver big if he is fit enough to start.
At the back, both Keane and Ballard bring more goal threat than many defensive options in their price range, while still offering clean sheet potential and strong DEFCON scores.
Most importantly, all five are under 10% owned, which is exactly what you want when trying to gain ground in a blank week.
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