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The best FPL midfielders for a Double Gameweek 37 Free Hit

Five Premier League teams will play twice in Double Gameweek 37 and we’ll be running down a position-by-position guide to the pick of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) options in each category, whether you’re using a Free Hit or even just the usual free transfers.

You can read a rundown of the stand-out goalkeepers here, with the defenders and forwards to follow later this week.

All stats from this article are from our Premium Members Area.

Wilfried Zaha

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The brilliant form of Wilfried Zaha (£6.9m) is coming at just the right time for Free Hitters. In fact, Zaha’s last seven away outings have seen him score six times.

It makes the trips to Aston Villa and Everton look attractive, especially considering the 29-year-old is on penalty duty. Already having his best goal-scoring season, Zaha has three matches to provide the 15 points that would also make it his finest FPL campaign.

Son Heung-min

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At Spurs, Son Heung-min (£11.0m) continues his phenomenal form. The goal at Anfield made it nine from his last seven appearances, averaging 11.43 points per match. Such relentless numbers could see him overtake Mohamed Salah (£13.3m) to win this season’s Golden Boot, as his 20th strike now puts him just two behind.

By hosting a side fighting relegation, Son is a fine example of why Free Hit managers shouldn’t be blinded by players with Double Gameweeks. There are always one-match players that end the week amongst the top scorers and, with this form and fixture, Son is expected to haul.

Dejan Kulusevski

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The same logic can be applied to Dejan Kulusevski (£6.3m). Although his immediate form isn’t quite as good as the South Korean star, only Son and Harry Kane (£12.4m) amassed more points than Kulusevski between Gameweeks 26 and 35.

His January loan arrival went under the radar but he quickly established himself as a strong Fantasy option at a generous price. Nine assists already rank amongst the season’s best, topped by just Salah, Mason Mount (£7.7m) and Jarrod Bowen (£6.8m).

What could hold back the much-owned Kulusevski amongst Free Hit users is the duel problem of having too many single Gameweek players and feeling the need to justify the chip by making lots of changes.

Anthony Gordon

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The popularity of Anthony Gordon (£4.7m) has escalated over recent weeks. A key player for Everton at a price of just £4.7m, any fears that he’d be rotated are long gone. He is vital to the Toffees’ quest for survival.

Owners will hope Gordon can add to his four goals and three assists during an enticing pair of home matches against Brentford and Crystal Palace. Not only that, the bargain price makes him an enabler – allowing managers to squeeze in more premium assets for one final push up the mini-league rankings.

Mohamed Salah

Liverpool already couldn’t afford any more slip-ups in the race to catch Manchester City. Then they did so against Spurs. Luckily, they travel to a Southampton side known for their vulnerability to big defeats, having recently done so against Chelsea, Brentford and Aston Villa.

Mohamed Salah needs no introduction. He is the league’s top scorer, FPL’s top scorer and number one for many underlying statistics. He has a good record against the Saints too – seven goals and three assists from nine previous meetings.

Bukayo Saka

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Perhaps currently overshadowed by the popularity of cheaper team mate Eddie Nketiah (£5.6m), there is still a lot of appeal in Bukayo Saka (£6.7m). Since Gameweek 18, only Salah has had more touches in the opposition penalty area and the 20-year-old also ranks fourth for goal attempts.

Additionally, he has an attacking return from each of his three previous meetings with Newcastle United. In the race to secure fourth place and Champions League football, expect Saka to continue being the focal point of Arsenal’s attacks.

Kevin De Bruyne

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Naturally, it’s tough to predict the next spin of ‘Pep Roulette’. It was the turn of Phil Foden (£7.9m) to sit on the bench against Newcastle, whilst Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m) sat out the week before at Leeds United. Bernardo Silva (£7.0m) and Riyad Mahrez (£8.6m) did so on both occasions. Does this mean it’s their turn to start again?

Going for either of those options on a Free Hit is begging for heartbreak. If Pep Guardiola doesn’t give any hints in his pre-match press conference, the safest pick is De Bruyne. At such a crucial stage of the season, it’s best to keep selecting the player with four goals and five assists from his last seven league matches.

Now out of Europe, the only priority for Man City is to quickly secure the Premier League title and – although West Ham United is a tough opponent – having attacking coverage will be a priority for many managers.

Best of the rest

Another Liverpool option like Diogo Jota (£8.3m) or Luis Diaz (£8.0m) is very appealing – it just depends on who starts Saturday’s FA Cup final, three days beforehand.

The popularity of both Philippe Coutinho (£7.1m) and James Maddison (£6.9m) has dwindled of late. Coutinho watched from the bench as replacement Emiliano Buendia (£6.1m) starred against Burnley, whilst Maddison hasn’t played a single minute of Leicester City’s last two matches.

A weekend rotation also arrived for Mason Mount, although that’s likely his rare, sporadic rest over and done with. He’ll be back in Thomas Tuchel’s line-up as Chelsea aim to correct this wobble and secure third place.

GAMEWEEEK 37 POINTS PREDICTIONS: WHAT RMT THINKS

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Our points projections show algorithm-generated predictions for every FPL player both this Gameweek and in future ones.

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473 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    DGWs are officially dead to me now.

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      What took you so long?

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Being a sheep, innit.

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I remember when they used to be brilliant.

  2. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Round 2 for Daddy Ings against another former club. This gameweek is a tour of the past for him.

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Was hoping he wouldn't start so I could punt on him on FH next week, guess I'll have to go with the crowd and go with Watkins now

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        He'll probably be off around 70 again, and probably for the next two as well.

        Still a decent punt. Good player.

        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I'll see how it goes, his injury history and Gerrard's rotation comments make me think he'll get benched either way in one of the next 2 but I suppose you never know, could happen to Watkins too

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      he can add an injury to the gameweek to wrap it all up

      1. NorCal Villan
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Carrying the weight of all that ink will break down any and every body

  3. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Feeling smug with Son captain 😉

    1. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      As you should.

    2. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Same here as Cancelo captain

    3. Arn De Gothia
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      KdB 3xC

  4. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Yess Dias

    KDB(c) also looking good

    NOW we FEAST!

  5. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    What do we think for pricing next year on the premiums?

    Trent - 8.5
    Cancelo - 8.0
    Robbo 7.5
    Salah 13.0
    Son 11.0
    KDB 11.5
    Bruno 11.0
    Kane 12.0
    Haaland 11.0

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Son and Haaland should be more

    2. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Gonna have to disagree on the huge price hikes for Trent and Cancelo. 7.5 and 7 probably. Bruno should be less as well.

    3. Giovanni Giorgio
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Son and Kane should be the same. Haaland probably a tad more, Bruno way down

    4. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Bruno - 10
      Haaland - 11.5-12

      I like the idea of increasing TAA & Cancelo so they're returns will actually be valuable - 8.5 might be a bit steep but I'd still look to fit him in

    5. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I agree with most but don't think Robbo will be more than 0.5 off TAA. Expect a drop for Bruno. Son probably deserves to be 11.5 but I don't know if he will. I wonder if any players are reclassified too how it'll affect prices.

      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Given the dearth of forward options, I'd be quite happy for some of the OOP mids to be reclassified as forwards. Will make space for more of the excellent mids.

    6. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I'm sensing some big changes with FPL next season.

      There could he completely different positions or classifications. They could even give us £1 billion to spend to account for inflation. Salah could be £150m.

    7. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No one cares about those minnows—it’s Weghorst’s price that matters!

    8. lonecomander
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Trent 8
      Robbo/cancelo 7.5
      Salah 13
      Son/kdb 12
      Kane/haaland/Ronaldo 12.5
      Bruno 11.5

  6. JabbaWookiee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Considering EO of Salah and Robertson many of us are in the same boat. Have faith in the rest of your team.

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Have the utmost faith in Alonso, Tavares, Pukki and Krul to bring home the points

  7. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Cancelo or TAA on FH?

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I've moved both out to fund Son. Already had Salah and Kane, keeping both.

    2. Arn De Gothia
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      C

  8. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    My Salah to Diaz move so far looking decent, but not doing Söyuncu to Laporte and Weghorst to Nketiah has absolutely killed me in mini leagues.

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yeah if I'd changed 9 of my players I'd be having a great week

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        9 ?! Lol. I was on the verge of doing those transfers.

    2. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      You knew better than to keep Weghorst

  9. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    What it shows is Klopp is throwing the towel, this is no line up to win at Villa Park.

    1. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Something like 7-2 again would be hilarious 🙂

      1. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        That is a bit stretched but I have a feeling they are dropping points again tonight...

        1. NorCal Villan
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Lads, it’s Villa

    2. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Or just rewarding the players who are in form at the moment? Think all 3 of them deserve to start ahead of Salah based on current form ( not saying they are better than him)

      1. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Hum... no.

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      The point is that if Klopp cannot win tonight with that line-up then he'd probably ending up losing the league anyway and two of his most important players would be knackered/drained for the cup final. I think he's made the pragmatist's choice. He knows a lot more about football than any of us do!

  10. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Any point in keeping Salah if on a FH.

    Might dump for KDB.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Well rested at least.

    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I'm keeping

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Away to Soton next...

  11. Wolfman180
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Not sure whether the Salah benching further makes me want to go without for FH37 or actually I should want him in as he's been rested... but not in great form

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Find it weird that he’s been benched, when he was benched last Saturday against Newcastle. Surely Mane is the one that needs a rest.

    2. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      He should've already been well rested after the Newcastle benching while Mane plays every week. Think I'm done with him for the season.

    3. Wolfman180
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I think I may just go without, accept that I'm likely to miss out on a haul (cos sods law) but hope that the team I set up can match/better it

    4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      At this stage I think I'm just going to see how the FA Cup final goes and may punt on both Jota and Diaz, can see Mane getting a rest soon

  12. Mighty Banana
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Could not have asked for a better line up as a Diaz, Trent, Virgil owner.

    Rival has Trent, Robbo & Salah (c)

    This calls for a weekday pint.

    1. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Pint per goal

  13. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    I’ll get no points, but with Tsimicas, Countinho, Watkins, no TAA and Salah non captain.

    That team news is perfect

  14. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    So if you have Robbo would u Keep on FH for DGW 37 ?

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Wait for news

    2. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I have him and will likely keep him on FH. I freehit him out in GW34 and that didn't go well.

    3. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No

  15. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Liverpool just rotating like City do

    1. Fintroy
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      City rotate every game, all season...just look at the ownership of their players!!! Pep has ruined fant league!!!!

  16. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Christ, Salah benched & Robbo not even in the squad.. that hurts

  17. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Messing up a DGW captain is such a bad feeling

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Not totally messed up yet. He could come on and get a red card still.

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I needed a dose of optimism.

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Not your fault, reduced minutes was to be expected before the final but I don't think many expected him on the bench, all the talk was of Robbo getting a rest

    3. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A lot more painful if say had gone for KDB as captain and he got the blank and bench treatment and Salah performed. At least in good company with Salah

  18. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    No Salah(C),
    But lets tear it up Coutinho and Watkins.

  19. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    2 points from a 8.4m defender during a DGW 😎

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      ?

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Forza showed TAA as a no show

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Ah. Thanks.

        2. Arn De Gothia
          • 13 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          FotMob has him playing

  20. MARVELLUS
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Has anyone ever scored a hattrick off the bench before? Or is it going to be the first time ever when Salah does it tonight?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I'm sure it has happened.

      But it won't happen tonight.

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Plenty. Lukaku for one.

      Solksjaer famously got 4.

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Rashford did against Leipzig last year.

      Ole scored 4 from the bench in 99 against Forrest...

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Forest*

  21. dabber7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    If Tsimikas gets injured, who will cover at left back?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Milner.

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Salah

    3. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Salah potentially

  22. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Hope Tsimikas sees red

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      *Klopp

  23. dabber7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    There must be a fair few who TC'd Salah this week, I've got a feeling that Oscar (FPL Focal) has.

  24. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Any news on Maddison's fitness?

    1. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      "will be back" according to Rodgers (See Twitter box above)

  25. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Just glad to get Matip out again

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Nice evening for it.

      1. KanuLenoMeeMoCash
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        haha

    2. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Needs to breathe now and then

  26. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on this?

    Pickford
    Cash Digne Mykolenko
    Salah KDB Son Zaha Gordon
    Kane Watkins

    4.3Def + fodder bench

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Salah -> anyone

      Looks decent

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Salah is having his rest tonight

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Richarlison looks great this GW, but obviously I realise you've already 3 x Toffs...

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Could go for Andersen over Myko and Richa over Watkins?

    3. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I don’t really like Gordon over Richarlison, would personally sacrifice Kane for Ricarlison but good otherwise.

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Cheers Klaren!

  27. Salan
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    My ML lead may be lost from Salah (C) vs KDB (C).

    Hope TAA haul coming tonight.

  28. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Imagine you save TC for Salah this week… oopsie

  29. Klaren
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    On the bright side, Son’s chances of Golden Boot has increased further.

    I captained Salah this GW but would certainly prefer Son to win it.

  30. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Fkin ell Salah. Never should choose captain purely based on defensive tactic. Only reason I chose Salah was to cover rival. Well now me and rival do get the same captain points which was the tactic. 😀

    1. CheesyZoot
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      If your ahead then surely happy days?

      1. BobbyDoesNotLook
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Only 13pts ahead. In hindsight attacking (with KDB C) would have been good defence.

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      He shouldnt be getting benched so often lately, its a joke. Summer is almost here and he has what, a handful of games left to play?

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Scored in one of last 7 league games, and there are other options these days - not like when is was minamino, shaqiri, etc.

      2. BobbyDoesNotLook
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Yep I was sure, as were many others, that the rest couple of weeks back was certainly the last for this season. They need him to get back on form before finals.

    3. Baron Penguin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I chose Salah as had a rest recently and I thought he’d get the most points.