With just three gameweeks remaining in the season, Gameweek 35 is here—and every decision you make now carries extra weight. After a stretch of double and blank gameweeks, this round returns to a normal schedule, with all 20 teams playing once. That means clearer fixtures for planning transfers and, most importantly, your captaincy choice.

At this critical stage, captaincy becomes even more vital. It’s no longer just about following the crowd—form, fixtures, and high-point potential all need careful consideration. One strong or poor captain pick can dramatically swing your overall rank. Before finalizing your team, don’t forget to check our latest team news and injury updates.

Erling Haaland (Manchester City) — Manchester City are chasing Arsenal in the title race, and they need to keep winning—and scoring plenty. They’re expected to net at least two goals in this fixture, thanks to their potent attack. Everton have struggled at home and often concede chances to strikers. Haaland already bagged a brace against them earlier this season. There’s a slight concern that he’s not involved in every goal like before, as other City players are sharing the scoring load. Still, he remains one of the top captaincy options for Gameweek 35.

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) — Watkins is in red-hot form, with 7 goals in his last 8 matches across all competitions. He’s once again proving to be Villa’s main attacking threat. Even when he doesn’t score, he’s getting into good positions and staying heavily involved. Earlier this season, he showed consistency by reaching double-digit Premier League goals for multiple seasons in a row, proving he can deliver over time. Aston Villa also have a very favorable run of fixtures, facing teams near the bottom of the table—including Tottenham in Gameweek 35 and Burnley in Gameweek 36. That boosts his chances for more goals and assists now and beyond. For managers seeking an in-form forward with good fixtures, Watkins is a strong captain pick.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) — Bruno remains one of the most reliable fantasy assets in the game. He’s consistently involved in United’s attacking play, whether through goals, assists, or set pieces. With United pushing for European qualification, expect him to be at the heart of everything positive they create. His penalty duties and creative freedom make him a safe yet high-upside captain choice this week.