The Gameweek 34 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) action saw some exciting Sunday showdowns, with Liverpool facing Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth taking on Leeds United. FPL managers have been eagerly waiting for Mohamed Salah to return to form, and he did not disappoint, scoring Liverpool’s third goal with a penalty after missing two previous penalty kicks. He now has nine goals from his last nine starts and has the most penalty area touches in the current Gameweek. Salah’s fans will be hoping he can maintain his form in Liverpool’s upcoming fixtures. Trent Alexander-Arnold also impressed with yet another assist, continuing his record-breaking streak of five consecutive assists in five Premier League games. Despite his sterling performance, Alexander-Arnold’s ownership is still up in the air due to Liverpool’s inconsistent defense. Diogo Jota, whose ownership has increased from 46,000 in Gameweek 31 to over 660,000 in Gameweek 34, played an eventful cameo with a yellow card followed by a dramatic stoppage-time winner in Liverpool’s match.
Harry Kane’s fans were left regretting their decision to sell him to afford Salah as he continued to impress with his 25th league goal of the season. Like Salah, Kane is a reliable and elite FPL asset and has returned in seven of his last eight outings. Another Tottenham Hotspur player, Son Heung-min, impressed with four goals in his last five league games and could be an excellent differential for FPL managers chasing rank. Meanwhile, Leeds United’s poor defensive performance continued with a 4-0 loss to Bournemouth, conceding at least four times in three of their last five matches.
Dominic Solanke’s budget-friendly FPL price is another option for managers who want to switch to a 3-5-2 formation, as he has played a significant role in Bournemouth’s recent winning streak. His sixth league goal secured Bournemouth’s victory and almost guaranteed their survival.
In conclusion, Gameweek 34 featured many exciting moments for FPL managers, with Salah back in form, Trent assisting again, and Jota playing a dramatic cameo. Kane and Son impressed for Tottenham Hotspur, while Solanke continued to deliver for Bournemouth. FPL managers should keep an eye on these players as they head in the final stages of the season.
