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FPL Managers Face GW33 Doubles and GW34 Blanks After FA Cup Scheduling

Chip choices this week will shape how managers handle double-then-blank scheduling.

Overview

  • Six clubs now have a confirmed Double Gameweek 33 and then a blank in Gameweek 34 because of the FA Cup semi-finals, with Bournemouth, Brighton, Burnley, Chelsea, Leeds and Manchester City affected.
  • Double Gameweeks mean two league matches in one FPL week, while a blank means no match, so managers are mapping out Wildcard, Bench Boost and Free Hit plans to tap the extra minutes and still field a team next week.
  • BBC Sport’s picks steer managers toward Bench Boost in 33 with a Wildcard this week or a Free Hit in 33 to load up on players who play twice.
  • Bruno Fernandes is the leading captain for Gameweek 32 after four straight double-digit returns and a home match that suits his set-piece and chance-creation role.
  • Erling Haaland’s FA Cup hat-trick has revived his appeal for Manchester City’s upcoming double, while Wildcard guides also flag Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Brighton’s João Pedro and budget defender Jan Paul van Hecke as timely targets backed by recent data.