The image of a striker in Brighton finishing calmly in the box is what many managers will remember from this weekend: decisive finishing in some games, while others were shaped by clean sheets and key saves. Those moments produced extreme individual returns that reshaped many Fantasy XIs. The top ten ranged from **23.6** down to **14.1** points, with attacking returns dominating but defensive contributions still proving valuable. Below is a closer look at each of the ten standout performers from Game Week 36.

1. D. Welbeck, 23.6 fantasy points

D. Welbeck started for Brighton and delivered a match-winning attacking display, collecting points for goals and for creating a big chance. He also contributed final-third passes and occasional recoveries, showing a pronounced presence in and around the box. This was a finishing-first performance, with Welbeck taking up the right positions to punish opponents. What set him apart was his clinical edge inside the penalty area compared with other attackers in the top ten.

2. Beto, 22.5 fantasy points

Beto started for Everton and accumulated points through both a goal and a goal assist, while also winning duels in the final third. He mixed scoring with creating, although turnovers and a missed big chance slightly dented his total. The balance of goal threat and physical presence made him a standout forward this weekend. He differed from pure poachers by combining finishing with the ability to lay chances on for teammates.

3. J. King, 17.8 fantasy points

J. King featured in Fulham's starting XI and brought both a goal and an assist, alongside successful final-third passes and recoveries. His performance was direct and decisive in attack, often getting into scoring positions and converting opportunities. King’s game combined finishing with involvement in build-up play and pressing. He stood out among midfield scorers by contributing end-product as well as defensive work.

4. I. Gueye, 17 fantasy points

I. Gueye was in Everton’s starting lineup and registered a goal assist while racking up interceptions and duel wins in midfield. His contribution was primarily defensive but with an attacking edge through that assist and occasional forward passes. The nature of his performance was interceptive and disruptive to the opposition’s play. Gueye’s mix of defensive metrics and a chance-created put him apart from other midfielders in the top ten.

5. N. Williams, 16.4 fantasy points

N. Williams started for Nottingham Forest and recorded a goal assist, plus a big chance created and several successful final-third passes. He combined offensive creativity from the flank with solid defensive actions and recoveries. The performance was balanced, contributing materially to his team’s attacking output. Williams stood out for creating high-quality chances from wide areas in addition to defensive work.

6. R. Christie, 16.3 fantasy points

R. Christie was in Bournemouth’s starting XI and scored, adding interceptions and duels won which boosted his total. His display mixed goal threat with active involvement in regaining possession and driving forward. It was a forward-leaning midfield performance, effective in the box and in transitions. Christie’s ability to combine finishing with pressing differentiated him from other midfield contenders.

7. K. Mavropanos, 15.6 fantasy points

K. Mavropanos started for West Ham and delivered a defensive masterclass of interceptions and an outfielder block, alongside winning duels. Even in a game that did not go his side's way, his individual defensive actions earned solid fantasy points. The performance was physical and positionally assured rather than flashy. He separated himself from attacking players in the top ten by generating points almost entirely from defensive contributions.

8. Raúl Jiménez, 14.7 fantasy points

Raúl Jiménez started for Fulham and scored, also winning a penalty that contributed to his tally. His game was focused on holding the ball up, winning contests and finishing when chances arrived. The performance underlined his role as a focal striker who can both create and convert set-piece or penalty opportunities. Jiménez’s knack for drawing fouls and forcing decisions in the box set him apart from pure goal-getters.

9. J. Pickford, 14.2 fantasy points

J. Pickford played the full match for Everton and produced key saves in the penalty area and a **clean sheet**, which significantly lifted his fantasy return. He also contributed with successful long passes and a recovery that helped keep the backline steady. The performance was decisive in key moments rather than steady accumulation of routine stats. Pickford stood out among keepers thanks to high-value saves plus the clean sheet boost.

10. Thiago, 14.1 fantasy points

Thiago started for Brentford in a goalless draw and earned points through dominant duel wins and an outfielder block, complemented by successful final-third passes. His display was defensively robust and influential in stopping opposition advances. In a match with no goals, his value came entirely from physical and defensive metrics. Thiago differed from attacking names in the top ten by collecting points almost exclusively from contests and blocks.

This gameweek underlined that big attacking returns still decide many fantasy outcomes, but defensive performances and goalkeeper saves remain a reliable path into the top ten. Several of the weekend’s stars have momentum that could carry into the next fixtures, while others may see their returns regress depending on team form and fixture difficulty.