We’re back with our Gameweek 35 roundup of the top best FPL midfielders to target in the upcoming Premier League action this week. After closely analysing the fixtures through a Fantasy Premier League lens, we’ve identified midfielders who look well-placed to deliver attacking returns.
Several players on this list benefit from favourable matchups against defences that may struggle to contain creativity and goal threat. Taking into account recent form, fixture difficulty, and attacking involvement, these midfielders stand out as strong candidates for points through goals, assists, and bonus contributions.
Explore our standout midfield picks for Gameweek 35 and give your squad a timely edge heading into the new round.
Best FPL Midfielders for Gameweek 35
Noah Okafor (Leeds, £5.5m)
Noah Okafor has had 5 direct goal involvements in his last 4 games for Leeds. Thus, he is in top form right now and hence we've picked him as one of the best FPL midfielders for this week. Leeds will play Burnley in Gameweek 35, which means Okafor has a golden chance to increase his tally this season.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United, £10.4m)
We don't need to do much explaining when it comes to having this player in your Fantasy Premier League team. Bruno Fernandes is the biggest essential in FPL that you simply must have in your team at this point. Manchester United will also face Liverpool as well this week, and they'll also not have Mohamed Salah, who got injured in their game with Palace. All the signs look positive for Bruno to give you great returns.
Cole Palmer (Chelsea, £10.5m)
Cole Palmer hasn't been anywhere near his best this season. However, Chelsea will have Calum McFarlane as their interim coach for the rest of the season after Liam Rosenior's sacking. This means that the Blues might enjoy a new manager bounce when they face Nottingham Forest in Gameweek 35. This means Palmer has a great chance to give returns, and the game also takes place in Stamford Bridge as well.
Rayan Cherki (Manchester City, £6.4m)
Rayan Cherki is currently the best midfielder in Fantasy Premier League from a best value perspective. It's unbelievable that he's priced at just a meagre £6.4m when you look at what he's done for Man City recently. City will face a struggling Everton as well this weekend, which is an excellent game for Cherki to add to his already outstanding record of 10 Premier League assists.
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa, £7.5m)
Wolves this season have been one of the worst ever teams in Premier League history, and the fact Spurs barely got to beat them is a testament to their huge downfall this campaign. They'll now face Villa away in Gameweek 35, and hence we think Morgan Rogers is one of the best FPL midfielder picks for this week. Rogers already has 14 goal involvements this EPL season, and the damage he could do to a horrible Spurs defense is frightening to imagine.
In summary, getting your midfield selections right can have a major impact on your returns in Gameweek 35 of Fantasy Premier League. With a mix of favourable fixtures and strong attacking upside, the midfielders highlighted here offer reliable routes to points through goals, assists, and bonus rewards.
As always, success comes down to balancing current form with fixture difficulty when shaping your decisions. Most of the options listed tick both boxes, making them valuable whether you’re making transfers or fine-tuning your starting XI.
Plan with purpose and use these insights to maximise your returns in Gameweek 35, because even the smallest midfield decisions can prove decisive.
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