Fantasy Football Scout: A Newcastle triple-up for Double Gameweek 36?

One of only two teams with Double Gameweek 36, here are Newcastle’s strongest FPL names in attack and defence

Heading into the final month of this season, Newcastle sit in third place behind only Manchester City and Arsenal.

Some superb form has the Magpies in a good position for Champions League qualification, although Liverpool’s strong push has nerves jangling – especially as the Reds could be just three points behind by the next time Newcastle play.

Yet Eddie Howe’s side has a Double Gameweek 36, as the original meeting with Brighton was postponed due to their Carabao Cup final.

With some input from the Scout comments section, here’s a look at Newcastle’s leading assets for a possible triple-up.

FORM AND DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 36

A bad start to 2023 looked to have quashed realistic Champions League hopes but they’ve rebounded with eight wins from nine matches. The impressive run includes a victory over Manchester United, a mauling of Spurs, plus big away wins at West Ham and Everton.

An off-day at Aston Villa has been followed with 13 goals in three matches. As well as this, our Season Ticker has them ranked favourably for this season’s climax.

After hosting Arsenal, the Magpies are one of only two teams to double in 36, firstly facing a Leeds United defence that conceded at least four goals in three separate April outings.

Brighton will be tough but then it’s a promising home game versus leaky Leicester.

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