The essential FPL tips and advice for Blank Gameweek 34

Fantasy Premier League

The Scout and Fantasy experts provide everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's 11:00 BST deadline

Arsenal, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Manchester City DON'T play in Blank Gameweek 34 (BGW34) of Fantasy Premier League, so players from those clubs will score ZERO points. The Scout and FPL experts are providing managers with everything they need to know ahead of the deadline at 11:00 BST on Saturday 26 April.

Scout Selection

The Scout names the best XI for BGW34, which includes three assets from both Liverpool and Newcastle.

Who's the best captain?

The Scout and the FPL experts on who you should captain in BGW34.

How to navigate BGW34

The Scout offers you the best advice on how to navigate the reduced round of matches, including using your Free Hit chip, which players to target and even using your Wildcard if you still have it.

FPL expert's Free Hit squad

FPL expert Sam Bonfield reveals her 15-man squad for those who are using the chip in BGW34, which includes three Newcastle players.

Assistant Manager chip 

Get advice on when to activate the chip and who to pick in BGW34.

Ones to watch

The Scout picks out five players who can deliver big returns.

Planning for Blank and Double Gameweeks

Make sure you're up to date with the schedule for Blank and Double Gameweeks, when clubs play twice or have NO Premier League fixture at all, and get tips on how to navigate them by using your chips.

FPL Pod

Kelly Somers and the panel discuss all the key issues, including the best picks for BGW34.

Club-by-club injury list

Click below to see the latest team news in our injuries page, with updates on Arsenal's Mikel Merino (£6.1m) and Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min (£9.7m), plus the players who are suspended or close to a ban.