Gameweek 34 is one of those weeks where the numbers don’t whisper — they scream. After running the full dataset through weighted form, xGI profiles, fixture multipliers, and expected‑points modelling, the optimal XI for GW34 is… well, not what the casuals will pick. But that’s why you’re here.
This is the Best XI for GW34, built entirely from the dataset — no budget, no team limits, no emotion. Just maths.
🧤 Goalkeeper: Bernd Leno (Fulham)
Leno tops the GK pool with 3.45 expected points, strong recent form, and a favourable fixture multiplier. He’s a minutes monster (540/540) and the safest floor in the dataset. Data verdict: The clear No.1.
🛡 Defence: Mavropanos, Lacroix, Canvot
Mavropanos (West Ham)
The standout defender this week. A huge 5.97 expected points, elite weighted form, and a strong fixture multiplier. He’s the only defender whose numbers look like a midfielder’s.
Lacroix (Crystal Palace)
A data darling: 4.57 expected points, high attacking involvement, and a fixture multiplier of 1.20. Palace’s defensive metrics push him into the XI.
Canvot (Crystal Palace)
Another Palace defender with strong underlying numbers. 3.64 expected points, reliable minutes, and a tidy weighted P90 profile.
Data verdict: Defenders are weak this week — these three are the only ones who clear the threshold.
🎩 Midfield: Gibbs‑White, Salah, Xavi, Dewsbury‑Hall
Gibbs‑White (Forest)
The dataset’s midfield king. A monstrous 27.82 weighted points last 6, 5.46 expected points, and elite involvement. He’s the engine of this XI.
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Still elite by the numbers: 4.66 expected points, strong xGI, and a 1.20 fixture multiplier. Even when he’s “quiet”, the data says he’s loud.
Xavi (Spurs)
One of the most underrated picks in the dataset. 4.69 expected points, a huge weighted P90, and strong form. The model loves him.
Dewsbury‑Hall (Everton)
A consistent performer with 3.93 expected points and strong involvement. Everton’s fixture profile boosts him into the XI.
Data verdict: This midfield is a perfect blend of ceiling and reliability.
âš˝ Forwards: Osula, Beto, Mateta
Osula (Newcastle)
The top projected player in the entire dataset. 6.07 expected points, elite weighted P90, and a 1.20 fixture multiplier. He’s the captain. No debate.
Beto (Everton)
A machine. 5.84 expected points, strong form, and consistent involvement. The model absolutely loves him.
Mateta (Crystal Palace)
Another huge projection: 5.51 expected points and a massive weighted P90 of 9.49. Palace attackers are gold this week.
Data verdict: This front three is outrageous. All three outscore every midfielder except Gibbs‑White.
🏆 Captain: Osula
đź…Ą Vice-Captain: Beto
The numbers are clear: Osula is the highest‑ceiling player in the dataset, and Beto is the safest vice.
📊 Final GW34 Best XI (Data‑Optimised)
GK: Leno DEF: Mavropanos – Lacroix – Canvot MID: Gibbs‑White – Salah – Xavi – Dewsbury‑Hall FWD: Osula (C) – Beto (VC) – Mateta
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