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FPL managers are finally preparing for the last FPL Gameweek of the 2020-21 PL season on Sunday, 23rd of May. The Premier League deserves praise for seamlessly conducting the tournament amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and FPL has been a welcome distraction in these troubled times.
Gameweek 37 was a decent one for FPL managers, with an average of 43 FPL points. Patrick Bamford returned a 12-point FPL haul while Andrew Robertson and Nicolas Pepe recorded Gameweek-high totals of 15 FPL points.
However, neither of the two most popular FPL captain picks scored more than four FPL points, with Kane and Salah both blanking and still level in the race for the Golden Boot. I had a decent Gameweek myself, scoring 52 FPL points thanks to hauls from Ollie Watkins, Riyad Mahrez, and clean sheets from three of my defenders.
Gameweek 38 has seen some crazy FPL hauls in the past, with FPL managers enjoying the freedom that it provides. With nothing to lose at the end of the season, FPL managers have the opportunity to take the punts they've so badly wanted to this uear.
While it's wise to target teams like Chelsea, West Ham United, Leicester City, and Liverpool, who still have something to play for, sides like Leeds United and Newcastle United have also delivered with no pressure on them.
With every team capable of pulling off an upset on the last day, FPL managers have lots of options worth looking at. Whatever transfers they elect to make, they should do so ahead of the Gameweek 38 deadline on Sunday afternoon UK time.
Gameweek 38 Deadline: Sunday, 23rd May; 02:30 PM (BST) and 07:00 PM (Indian Standard Time).
Also Read: FPL 2020-21: Best Fantasy Team for Gameweek 37 | FPL Tips.
FPL Gameweek 38 Fixtures
Gameweek 38 will see ten simultaneous 04:00 PM BST kickoffs on Sunday. Everton travel to the Etihad in a bid to secure a European spot for themselves. Leicester City host Tottenham Hotspur in a game of massive consequences for both sides. Chelsea travel to Villa Park to secure their place in the UCL next season, with Liverpool hosting Crystal Palace and hoping to do the same.
Click here to view the full fixtures for FPL Gameweek 38.
FPL Team suggested for the previous Gameweek
Here is the suggested team for FPL Gameweek 37:
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez (AVL) and Robert Sanchez (BHA).
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (LIV), Luke Shaw (MUN), Tyrick Mitchell (CRY), Stuart Dallas (LEE), and Seamus Coleman (EVE).
Midfielders: Jesse Lingard (WHU), Kai Havertz (CHE), Riyad Mahrez (MCI), Mohamed Salah (LIV), and Jarrod Bowen (WHU).
Forwards: Ollie Watkins (AVL), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (EVE), and Harry Kane (TOT).
Captain/Vice-Captain: Mohamed Salah/ Harry Kane.
GW 37 Average score: 43.
Points Scored (in GW): 52 (-4): 48.
Overall Rank: 248,864.
Free Transfers available: 1.
Money Remaining: £0.5 million.
Transfers
#1 Michail Antonio for Ollie Watkins
While Ollie Watkins has had a great debut FPL season, I don't see him finding the net against a focused Chelsea side in Gameweek 38. That's why I'm bringing in an in-form Michail Antonio ahead of a must-win game for West Ham.
Antonio was very unlucky not to get more FPL points in Gameweek 37, with the third-minute penalty he won being missed by Declan Rice. Antonio looks set to haul big in Gameweek 38 and looks like a worthwhile FPL option to consider.
#2 Raphinha for Jarrod Bowen
Jarrod Bowen looks to have lost his place in the side to Said Benrahma, who has held his own with some impressive performances. Raphinha looks like a decent punt to close out this season, especially with Leeds United in such fine form.
While Jack Harrison is also someone to consider, Raphinha looks like he's due a big FPL haul and looks likely to get one against West Brom in Gameweek 38.
Best FPL XI for Gameweek 38:
Chips activated: None.
Points Hits taken (if any): -4.
Captain/vice-captain: Mohamed Salah (or) Harry Kane (or) Trent Alexander-Arnold/ Stuart Dallas.
Goalkeeper
Emiliano Martinez (AVL) (£5.4 million) | Opponent: CHE (H): A clean sheet would be enough for Martinez to break the FPL record for most FPL points scored by a goalkeeper in a single PL season. While it'll be easier said than done against Chelsea, Martinez's impressive FPL season for Villa means it's certainly on the cards.
Defenders
Trent Alexander-Arnold (LIV) - £7.5 million | Opponent: CRY (H): Alexander-Arnold has put in a good shift over the last few Gameweeks and has made a case for his inclusion in the England squad. He was a bit muted in the 3-0 win over Burnley and will look to exert more influence in this game.
Luke Shaw (MUN) - £5.2 million | Opponent: WOL (A): Shaw has been a phenomenal FPL asset this season and remains one of United's best players. While he could be rested, his high fitness levels could yet see him feature and he may get a good FPL haul to close out the season.
Stuart Dallas (LEE) - £5.3 million | Opponent: WBA (H): Dallas is very likely to finish the season as the highest points-scoring FPL defender. While he's unlikely to feature as a defender next season, he could give his FPL owners another mammoth FPL haul to close out the season.
Midfielders
Jesse Lingard (WHU) (MID) - £6.2 million | Opponent: SOU (H): Lingard finally got an attacking return in Gameweek 37 after a run of four blanks. He'll look to close out this season with a solid performance and a good FPL haul to accompany it.
Mohamed Salah (LIV) - £12.6 million | Opponent: CRY (H): Salah should have scored against Burnley and will be disappointed at missing out. With a lot at stake on the final day, expect him to be at his best and deliver the goods for his FPL owners.
Kai Havertz (CHE) (MID) - £8.3 million | Opponent: AVL (A): Havertz is a doubtful starter for the Villa game but looks likely to haul big if he does start. Since I have a decent bench option in DCL, I'll be playing Havertz this week.
Raphinha (LEE) (MID) - £5.5 million | Opponent: WBA (H): Leeds United still has an outside chance of making the UEFA Europa Conference League, but they're unlikely to have that on their mind. They've played brilliantly without any pressure in the last few Gameweeks, and another goal-fest is on the cards against West Brom. Expect Raphinha to walk away with some FPL returns from that game.
Riyad Mahrez (MCI) (MID) - £8.0 million | Opponent: EVE (H): After playing 90 minutes against Brighton, Mahrez is unlikely to start this game. However, if he does feature, he should have a huge impact.
Forwards
Michail Antonio (WHU) - £6.6 million | Opponent: SOU (H): Michail Antonio should close out his FPL season in a strong manner. Southampton have been leaking goals of late and Antonio should find the net in a crucial game for his side.
Harry Kane (TOT) - £11.5 million | Opponent: LEI (A): Spurs' loss to Aston Villa has put their hopes of making the Europa League in serious jeopardy. Kane has a good record against Leicester and will have to be at his absolute best to ensure victory for his side.
Bench:
GK: Robert Sanchez (BHA) (£4.5 million) | Opponent: ARS (A):
1st Sub: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (EVE) - £7.6 million | Opponent: MCI (A):
2nd Sub: Seamus Coleman (EVE) - £4.9 million | Opponent: WOL (H):
3rd Sub: Tyrick Mitchell (CRY) - £3.8 million | Opponent: LIV (A)
