FPL Gameweek 35 tips: Captain Igor Thiago and Arsenal’s triple-up in defense

David Raya, goalkeeper (£6m), William Lintasa (£6.1m) and Gabriel (£7.2m) – Fulham (h)

if Arsenal If they win the Premier League title, they need to finish well in defence, so supporting their defensive assets – a good strategy this season – is the way forward.

Double Arsenal The defense paid off last week and Fulham Low scorers on the road (average less than a goal per game).

Going for a triple-up this week doesn’t seem like a gamble either.

James Hill, Bournemouth£4.2m – Crystal Palace (h)

It’s a toss-up between Hill and centre-back partner Marco Senesi, so the cheaper player gets the nod due to budget.

Defensive contribution points (defcon) have a high potential and Palace are coming off a European semi-final trip to Poland. Most likely key offensive players will be rested.

Nico O’Reilly, Manchester City£5.1m – Everton (a)

With City back in action this week, it’s time to turn to O’Reilly, who has been an incredible vein of form.

Top scoring defender in last 10 game weeks – and he has missed two matches – with five offensive returns and four clean sheets in eight games.

He will likely play out of position in midfield, which theoretically makes him a more attacking threat.

James Justin, Leeds United£3.9m – Burnley (h)

Leeds With one more win almost certainly safe – if not already – and quit Burnley Their best chance at home.

Daniel Farke’s side kept a clean sheet in a hard-fought home win the wolf In their previous home game, where Justin scored 16 points.

While you can’t count on those returns, he has more shots per 90 minutes than anyone else. Leeds Playing at defender, left centre-back this season gives him more opportunities for defcon.