The Scout looks at the best replacements for Marcus Rashford (£7.3m) in Fantasy Premier League after the Manchester United attacker was confirmed as a huge doubt for Gameweek 36.
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“He has a problem, an injury on his leg, so he is a big question mark for tomorrow," Man Utd head coach Erik ten Hag told the club's official website ahead of their home encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
“[Rashford] is doubtful, more than doubtful. So [there is] a big question mark.”
Concerns over Rashford come at the worst time for his 45 per cent ownership, with Man Utd on the verge of a Double Gameweek 37 against AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea.
And with just three Gameweeks remaining of 2022/23, many of those backers will understandably be reluctant to show patience.
Riyad Mahrez (MCI) £7.3m
The in-form Algerian has four assists and 21 points in his last three appearances.
Crucially, Mahrez was an unused substitute in Manchester City’s UEFA Champions League first-leg semi-final tie with Real Madrid on Tuesday.
That suggests he could earn a start when the league leaders visit Everton on Sunday.
Man City also have a Double Gameweek 37 to further lift the output of their attackers, facing Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Kaoru Mitoma (BHA) £5.6m, Alexis Mac Allister (BHA) £5.5m
Back-to-back Double Gameweeks give Brighton the chance to strengthen their bid for a top-six finish.
Although he has only one assist in his last four outings, Mitoma’s nine shots in the box was a team-leading total.
See: Best Brighton players for DGW36
Mac Allister, meanwhile, has scored twice in that run, including a converted penalty.
His 13 shots and eight chances created ranked first and second respectively for the Seagulls during that period.
Mac Allister's GW34 spot-kick winner v Man Utd
Finish your weekend with the most incredible shot of Alexis Mac Allister's penalty. 😲 pic.twitter.com/sUqwAeSEFX
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) May 7, 2023
James Maddison (LEI) £7.9m
The playmaker has stepped up his output as Leicester City look to avoid relegation.
Maddison has delivered attacking returns in three successive Gameweeks for the first time since Gameweek 3, combining a goal with three assists to pick up 17 points.
He has been a huge influence on the Foxes attack since Dean Smith took charge in Gameweek 31.
Maddison’s 16 shots, eight shots in the box, five big chances, six shots on target and 14 key passes all rank first or joint-first for Leicester in that run.
He has home matches against Liverpool and West Ham United either side of a visit to Newcastle United.
Martin Odegaard (£6.7m)
The Arsenal captain has produced three of his nine double-figure hauls this season in the last five Gameweeks, scoring five goals to claim 44 points.
Odegaard has produced 10 shots, eight shots in the box and seven shots on target in the last four matches, with all three totals ranking among the Gunners’ top two players.
Odegaard's GW35 goal v Newcastle
A 15th Premier League goal of the season for the skipper ❤️ pic.twitter.com/2js6tdleG0
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 8, 2023
He also has a very favourable final three fixtures to help keep his side in the title race.
Arsenal host Brighton this weekend before facing Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Joelinton (NEW) £6.0m
Newcastle’s Brazilian has scored four of his six goals this season, and also supplied two assists, across his previous seven appearances.
The midfielder has amassed 46 points since he returned to the Magpies’ first XI in the second match of their Double Gameweek 29 against West Ham United.
See: Best Newcastle players for DGW36
A Double Gameweek 36 against Leeds United and Brighton allows him the opportunity to deliver more attacking returns as Newcastle push for a top-four finish.
Joelinton's totals of 15 shots, 11 shots inside the box and seven shots on target all ranked among Newcastle's top four players in the last four matches.
