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Gameweek 37 rolls on with four midweek fixtures of huge significance to Fantasy managers.

The two most captained and Triple Captained players are in action and both start.

Harry Kane heads into tonight’s contest off the back of another disappointing performance and a two-point return at The Hawthorns. He still carries the hopes of over a million managers who trusted him with the armband, with over 190,000 activating the Triple Captain chip on the Spurs striker.

Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus is the other key man on show as champions Manchester City host Brighton and bid to shake off the malaise of Sunday’s 0-0 stalemate with Huddersfield Town.

Jesus has the backing of 277,000+ captaincies, with 75,000 of those using the Triple Captain chip on the Brazilian.

While that pair claim starts, the second most signed player for Gameweek 37 – Raheem Sterling – is missing as Pep Guardiola makes eight changes tonight.

The winger is excluded from Man City’s squad which will come as devastating news for the 264,000 who handed him the armband and, in particular, for the 69,000 managers who will now be resigned to just three points from their Triple Captain.

Elsewhere tonight, a much-changed Chelsea face Huddersfield at Stamford Bridge knowing that, should they fail to claim three points, the Blues they would surely have to surrender their bid for a top-four spot.

Meanwhile, Arsenal make the trip to a beleaguered Leicester City as they look to build on Sunday’s superb 5-0 victory over Burnley. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the key asset for the Gunners – he is already the most signed player after his 16-points against the Clarets made him Gameweek 37’s top scorer so far.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. FPL ZB
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    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Mahrez and Azpi to Salah and a 5.4 def worth a 4 point hit?

    1. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      i think so

    2. The Left Duke #3
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Ya and captain Mo

      1. FPL ZB
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        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        that's my thoughts. Concern is Barnes and Kenedy on the bench both unlikely to play at all

        1. Big Sum
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          Kenedy will not play for sure

        2. arndff_
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          Kenedy won’t play for sure.

          Don’t know about Barnes — guess there’s a chance he could make it.

          1. FPL ZB
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            • 7 Years
            5 years, 12 months ago

            I'm okay if neither play as long as my starting XI do. Always that worry about final week rotation though

    3. Dazzler365
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Sounds good. Wait for news on Barnes. How was the date? 😀

      1. FPL ZB
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        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        yeah good thanks!! Had some tapas, some beers, all very PG

        1. Dazzler365
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          • 8 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          The ice is broken now, you'll be in there by the third one 😉

  2. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    1FT, 0.3 ITB -

    DDG, Ryan

    Smalling, Cedric, Tarkowski, Morgan, Lowton

    Salah, Sterling, Son, Tadic, Gross

    Kane, Vardy, Barnes

  3. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Ideas with 1FT and 0.2ITB? I think I can take a hit:

    DDG
    Lowton/Vert/Smalling
    Salah/Son/Arnie/Sterling
    Vardy/Kane/Barnes

    Ryan/Tark/Gross/Morgan

    Probably have to wait for news regarding Barnes??

    1. Dazzler365
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Yeah wait on Barnes. Nothing major needed. Maybe him to ayew if confirmed out or GroB to a random punt

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Ive been thinking Vardy Gross to Zaha Rashford (If he plays well tonight)

        1. Dazzler365
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          Could work. Or What about Firmino or lacazette/Auba and mcarthur or Loftus cheek?

  4. boc610
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    one of conte's last acts at chelsea was to break Willian.

    1. The Left Duke #3
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      As an owner he is an awful FPL player

  5. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Bench 1 for GW 38

    A) Willian (away to New)
    B) Gudmundsson (home to Bou)
    C) Vardy (away to Spu)
    D) Ayew (home to Sto)

    1. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Willian

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      A

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      A

    4. The Left Duke #3
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      That's good enough for me.

  6. ritzyd
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Ederson
    Vertonghen – Lowton – Mawson
    Salah – Sterling – Mahrez – Lingard – Millivojevic
    Kane – Aubameyang

    Coleman – Monreal – Maguire – Quaner

    0 ITB and 0 FT – GTG??

    Only thing I’m tempted with is mahrez (8.8m SV) out for perhaps Pogba / Arnautovic but would be a -4

  7. balint84
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    burnley defender or palace defender? who plays from these 100%?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Tomkins

    2. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Burnley is fairly predictable depending on budget, palace also doesnt change much - for me PVA from palace is best if money is no issue?

      1. balint84
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        maximum 4.8 🙁 can you recommend one?

  8. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Bottomed:

    Who to get?

    A) Firmino or Auba for Jesus
    B) Zaha or Arnie for Willian
    C) other move

    De Gea
    Smalling, Vertongen, Lowton
    Salah, Sterling, Son, Willian, Gudmundsson
    Kane, Jesus

    Subs: Ryan, Murray, Long, Morgan

    0.3 in the bank

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      A for Auba

    2. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Think B is more important to move out - probably for Arnie if fit

    3. RamaJama
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      • 11 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Cheers!

  9. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Early thoughts on this lads?

    DDG
    Vert Smalling Lowton
    Salah (C) Son Sane Sterling
    Kane Jesus Ayew

    Ryan Westwood Kiko Morgan

    1ft, 0.4 itb

    Fearing the rotation of Vert, Smalling, Sane, Son and Jesus but what can you really do, eh?

    1. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Vert won't be rotated, maybe Son to someone (Zaha/Pogba/Arnie?)

  10. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Vardy to firm for free ? Thanks 🙂

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Yup good move.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks

    2. FourLokoLeipzig
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      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Definitely

    3. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      yes

  11. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Is it possible to catch 25 points (assuming Arnie blanks) in the last gw?

    Rival doesn’t have Salah and will have to take a hit to get him.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Yep I think so

    2. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Just about, but if I were your rival, I’d be taking that hit

  12. George James
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    any stand out moves here? 0.5 ITB

    DDG
    Walker Mustafi Lowton
    Salah Eriksen Mili Sterling
    Kane Jayew Jesus

    Hennessy / Tarkowski / Morgan / Kenedy

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Looks good

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Actually yes an obvious one Mustafi to vvd !!

  13. arndff_
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Any early thoughts on this lot?

    DDG
    Alonso Vertonghen Long
    Salah(c) Sterling Son Arnie
    Kane(vc) Jesus J Ayew

    Nordfelt Lowton Cedric Kenedy

    1FT, 0.1M ITB

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Save Ft :p

      Team looks pretty good. Maybe Lowton to TAA for a punt.

    2. FPL ZB
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      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      I'd keep Alonso, but think there's a chance Emerson plays with the FA Cup final coming up

    3. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
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      • 11 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      TAA for lowton looks a good bet

      1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        if Alonso is rested you'd still have an excellent defence

  14. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Any news on Arny playing tonight?

    1. SuperMane Returns
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      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      He'll be back I'm sure

  15. Plagued by indecision
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    The stubborn 20-point deficit I face in my minileague remains. A helpful soul on here suggested I ditch one of Kane or Jesus and bring in Aubameyang(c) as a final roll of the dice. If I ditch Jesus it will involve a 4-point hit. Which one is best?

    My team as it currently stands (with nowt in the bank)

    DDG
    Davies / Otamendi / Lowton
    Zaha / Eriksen / Sterling / Willian
    Kane / Jesus / Barnes

    Subs: Hennessey / Tarkowski / Morgan / Kenedy*

    His team (and how I think they'll line up):

    DDG
    Trippier* / Mawson / Lowton
    Sterling / Son / Salah / Lingard
    Kane(c) / Jesus / Murray

    Subs: Ryan / Cork / Tarkowski / Chilwell*

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      willian to arnie could be a good shout as well if arnie is fit. but kane to auba gives you another differential. you're going to have to pray salah blanks to win it

    2. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Maybe Willian out? To Arnautovic or Pogba?

    3. Plagued by indecision
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      thanks for the help guys. Good suggestions. Will need some luck here, but given I have had none for weeks I'm not holding my breath. But I won't give up!

  16. FPL ZB
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    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Best sub 5.4 defender for final gameweek? Looking at PVA, hoping he would outscore Azpi

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      PVA probably

    2. Dazzler365
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      PVA, Tripper, Cresswell

      1. FPL ZB
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        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Trippier is out I'm pretty sure - Poch was worried about the WC for him

        1. Dazzler365
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          • 8 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          Robertson maybe either? Hard to trust Cresswell to keep a cleanie

    3. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Cresswell

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Great shout !

  17. Dazzler365
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    • 8 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Jesus to Auba for FREE? Or too kneejerk?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Too kneejerk definitely !!

      1. Dazzler365
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Only other transfer option really is Morgan to a 4.8 or Barnes to a 5.7, nothing too exciting. Cheers

        1. FourLokoLeipzig
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          TTA / Ayew perhaps then

          1. Dazzler365
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 12 months ago

            TAA Could be an option, am I right in saying Swansea are as basically relegated?

            1. FourLokoLeipzig
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              • 6 Years
              5 years, 12 months ago

              They need a big win and for saints to get crushed by City. It’s very unlikely but not out of the question so they should go all out

  18. supersham
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    You reckon 65 point lead is enough to see me through to win my ML?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Definitely !!

    2. Ode
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Stupid question

    3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Nah 0% chance you win

  19. TheCurseOfRaheem
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    What a horrible GW. Anyone here score lower than 71 (-8)?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      61 so far with pogba and ddg left..awful ...

    2. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      62 -8 With 3 players left. Never known a dbgw like it

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      lol

      1. TheCurseOfRaheem
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Good week for you, I'm guessing?

    4. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      54 (-12)..

    5. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      72 (-16) but I may just make a hit profit.

      Had Chilwell and no playing keeper going in and replaced those two with Hart and Van Den Hoorne - genius!
      Bacon Sane in for Salah has saved me somewhat...at least till next gameweek...

  20. Nail biting conclusion to GWK 37's Scout Picks Community Challenge
    J0E
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    • 14 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Red Arrows is within a whisker of overturning Gregor's incredible 33 point margin of victory over the Scout Picks in the Community Picks Challenge.

    He is currently 35 points ahead of the Scout picks with Arnautovic to play

    The picks have Arnie plus DDG as well.

    Going to be close.

    Current tally

    Picks - 59
    Champion - 94

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Good luck Red Arrows

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks! I have been avoiding the boards as I am currently 13 points off average with only DDG and Lingard (yuck) to play. I only came on because i saw Jonty's tweet!

    2. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      [sheesh] that's close. Leroy flipping Sané was the differential...

      Still, I need to hope that West Ham score a couple and DDG doesn't get any save points. Looks unlikely. What happens in the event of a tie?

      Nice to have something to look forward to after my horror show of a DGW though!

      1. J0E
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        • 14 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        You did what a number of champions don't do - try to second guess the picks.

        Guessing who we won't pick is half the battle.

        The second is to hope ours flop - as they did this week - and yours do well - which they did spectacularly.

        1. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 12 months ago

          Did you see my q about what happens in the event of a tie? It's advantage Gregor but a tie is still very likely.

    3. Gregor
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      • 14 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Crikey, just seen this. Unlucky Red Arrows, well played!

  21. TheCurseOfRaheem
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    GW36 Auba > Kane
    GW37 Gross + Dunk > Tadic and VDH

    Thrown away so many points, would've been better off not touching my team these past couple of weeks.

  22. boc610
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    what a disaster Neymar has been for PSG...already in secret talks with madridtrying to secure a move . turned up thinking "ok now il be top dog" but didnt realise how good Cavani was and how loved he is by the fans.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      He's a d**k. Disgusting money too !!

  23. tichie
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    got 1 ft
    1. can Zaha and co. inflict that much damage on the On form WBA ? (Willian>>Zaha)
    2. VDH >> TAA y/n?

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      definitely prefer the zaha option

  24. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    If Rashford plays good tonight, what do you think about Gross Vardy to Zaha Rashford -4 for the final week?

  25. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    DDG
    Alonso Long Vert
    Sterling Hazard Lingard Son
    Barnes Kane Jesus
    Ryan Ki Lowton Morgan
    0.0itb 1ft

    Any advice on this lot? Currently 16k and just want to get as high as possible, though probably can't do top10k now.

    Had just planned to do Haz to Salah and captain, but wondering if there is a better move or a hit worth doing.

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      just do your planned move. its sound

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        I suppose its fine, thanks Shotgun.
        It's more of the rotation fear - I don't want Ki, Morgan or double Burnley defence really having to play.

  26. michhhh
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    DDG Karius

    Lowton/Smalling/Ota/Vert/Dunk

    Sterl/Arni/Eri/Milivojevic/Tadic

    Kane/Jesus/jAyew

    1 transfer available

    Any thoughts which transfers to make for the upcoming gw?

  27. Sandy Ravage
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Top 5 in my ML are separated by just 22 points. Jesus > Lacazette & Salah (TC) look like my last moves of this crazy season. Good luck folks!

  28. ritzyd
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Any love for Pogba for GW38?

    With Carrick starting the game he will sit deep alongside someone else (Matic perhaps?) allowing Pogba a more advanced role if he gets a starting spot?

    1. Dave Bauer
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Definitely gamble territory but could pay off huge if he starts high up the pitch.

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      He s in my team already and just hope he starts as cup final only one week away. Jonty recommended him in the scoutcast for what it s worth 🙂

    3. Patrick Bateman
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      That's a very good point. Only thing that could work against you is the FA cup final approaching. I personally feel he will start though given Jose's comments about his 2nd team players...

    4. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      See how he does tonight

  29. Patrick Bateman
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    Any point of taking a hit for Zaha if you already have Mili? (Getting out Willian)

    1. Ibralicious
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      I'd do it, but Willian might start the last one

    2. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      Not for me

  30. fish66
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 12 months ago

    What two to play along side Alonso? Thinking A&B

    (a) Tarkowski
    (b) Lowton
    (c) Cedric
    (d) Morgan

    (e) take a -4 for £4.8m

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      A & B

      1. Patrick Bateman
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 12 months ago

        +1

    2. Egbunike
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 months ago

      A&B