Searching for the best strikers this week to power your Fantasy Premier League team in Gameweek 36? You’re in the right place. This guide spotlights the top striker options for the upcoming round, focusing on current form, fixture appeal, and overall attacking threat. By breaking down this week’s matchups, we’ve identified forwards who are well-placed to deliver strong returns.
Whether you’re backing a premium goal machine or looking for a smart budget enabler, there’s a well-rounded mix of options to suit different squad setups and strategies. Each pick carries the potential to make a real impact and boost your points tally in GW36.
Check out the top striker picks for Gameweek 36 below and find the forward who can lead your FPL team to success this week.
Best FPL Strikers in Gameweek 36 (GW36)
Danny Welbeck (Brighton, £6.3m)
Wolves at home is undoubtedly a dream fixture for a Brighton side that loves to play attacking football. Thus Danny Welbeck is arguably the best budget forward this week in Fantasy Premier League considering the goal threat he possesses and the fixture difficulty. He should add to his 13 EPL goals in Gameweek 36.
Erling Haaland (Manchester City, £14.6m)
Erling Haaland has now scored in his last 3 Premier League games for Manchester City, and looks likely to win the Golden boot. The Citizens will face Brentford at home next, who are dangerous but not strong defensively. This makes Haaland one of the best Fantasy Premier League strikers you can pick this week.
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa, £8.8m)
Burnley is one of the best fixtures you could ask for in the Premier League, especially if you're a striker. That's why we've chosen Ollie Watkins as one of the best FPL strikers for this week. This is the kind of game Watkins could end up with an attacking return even if he plays half an hour from the bench.
Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal, £8.8m)
Viktor Gyökeres is currently in arguably his best phase yet as an Arsenal player, in what has been a challenging debut season for him. His performance against Fulham last week was his best yet, and that makes him a really attractive FPL striker pick for this week when Arsenal face relegation-threatened West Ham.
Richarlison (Spurs, £6.3m)
If you're looking to go absolutely bold in your FPL in those final Gameweeks, then Richarlison is one of the best differentials strikers you can select for Gameweek 36. He's been impressive since Roberto De Zerbi took over as manager, and Spurs will face Leeds at home as well, who often concede a lot of goals.
To conclude, selecting the right striker can significantly influence your Fantasy Premier League returns in Gameweek 36. With several forwards in strong form and facing favourable fixtures, the players listed above offer excellent potential for goals, assists, and bonus points.
However, it’s important to factor in your squad balance, budget constraints, and upcoming fixtures before making any moves. A smart combination of premium attackers and value picks can often provide the edge needed to stay competitive.
In the end, targeting a forward with strong underlying numbers and a favourable fixture could be the key to climbing the rankings. Make the right call, and Gameweek 36 could bring in big rewards.
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