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FanDuel Focus – Gameweek 38

It’s time for our final FanDuel article of the season as we visit our partner game to consider the various contests on offer and also propose an XI for the last day of the campaign.

There’s only one window to enter teams, with all ten fixtures running simultaneously on Sunday. The deadline is at the 3pm kick-offs.

To add a little last-day spice, we’ve also set up a ‘Beat the Scout’ contest for the window, giving you the chance to take on a combined Mark and Jonty XI for a shot at £50 in cash.

The contest is for FanDuel newcomers and veterans alike. For FanDuel first-timers, simply register and deposit funds and you can have a crack at besting Mark and Jonty’s combined team. Vets, meanwhile, just need to follow the link and sort out their Scout-busting team.

Everyone who surpasses Mark and Jonty’s score will be entered into a draw to win £50 in cash – that’s cash, not credit.

For newcomers to FanDuel, check out our pre-season strategy guide, which provides some hints on which types of players to target.

My Strongest XI

Joel Pereira (£4m)

John Terry (£7.4m)

Adrian Mariappa (£7.8m)

Callum Chambers (£8.5m)

Scott McTominay (£5m)

Luka Milivojevic (£7.8m)

Cesc Fabregas (£11.5m)

Mesut Ozil (£12.6m)

Daniel Sturridge (£10.2m)

Gabriel Jesus (£11.8m)

Harry Kane (£13.4m)

The Key Picks

We couldn’t overlook Manchester United’s third-choice keeper Joel Pereira following Jose Mourinho’s strong hint that the youngster is set to for his debut against Crystal Palace. The young Portuguese’s bargain price-tag alone makes him a tempting pick, but he should also pick up a few saves as he attempts to deny Christian Benteke. Furthermore, a clean sheet can’t be ruled out – United have conceded 12 goals in 18 matches at Old Trafford. Only Spurs have a better defensive record at home (9 goals from 19).

John Terry notched the opener at Watford for Chelsea – reminding us of his goal threat and helping him score an impressive 29.25 FanDuel points with 5 CBIs also registered. We’re expecting the centre-back to turn in a similar performance as the champions host Sunderland in a match set to be his last for the club. He’ll likely be pinpointed at set-pieces to deliver a parting goal and, promisingly, the Black Cats have conceded the most headed attempts (60 in 18) on road trips this term.

The Watford back-line has been hit by a host of injuries as they welcome an in-form Manchester City attack to Vicarage Road. Adrian Mariappa is all but guaranteed to face the onslaught and should be busy picking up defensive FanDuel points on Sunday. The centre-back’s 67 clearances, blocks and interceptions (CBIs) and 18 tackles have produced a healthy 20-point average over his last six outings.

We’ve spent big on our third and final defender. Middlesbrough are in store for a tough afternoon at Liverpool with the home side knowing a win will confirm Champions League football next season. Calum Chambers is our pick from the Boro defence – he’s averaged over 10 CBIs and just under three tackles per match this campaign to accrue a 20.8 FanDuel point average.

Similar to our keeper, our first midfielder mainly makes the line-up as a Jose Mourinho budget buy. We don’t have much to go on for Man United’s Scott McTominay, although he did pick up an encouraging 8.25 FanDuel points in under ten minutes when he made a late cameo against Arsenal in Gameweek 36. At a cut-price 5m, the central midfielder acts as an ideal enabler to fit in big-hitters elsewhere.

Our next selection’s end-to-end role suits the FanDuel scoring matrix. Crystal Palace’s Luka Milivojevic netted a penalty to score 28.75 points in the 4-0 victory over Hull City last time out. The Serb has recorded 28 CBIs and 15 tackles over the last six matches to highlight his combativeness. He’s also drawn nine fouls over that period and spot-kick duties underline his threat going forward. An 18-point average over those six fixtures, and a reasonable price, should make him a worthwhile pick at Old Trafford.

Cesc Fabregas arrived from the bench against Watford to score the goal that ensured another win for Antonio Conte’s outfit. Considering he was rested for most of the encounter, it means the Spaniard looks an assured starter for their closing match with Sunderland and his recent influence promises more returns. The Blues midfielder has now tallied five assists and a pair of goals in his last seven starts, while a 41-point average in his previous six home appearances indicates he’s a sound pick in FanDuel against the basement dwellers.

Although we would have liked to fit in Alexis Sanchez as our Arsenal weapon of choice against Everton, Mesut Ozil’s performance last time out in the win over the Black Cats has convinced us to go for the midfielder. The German created 12 chances in the 2-0 win over David Moyes’ side to provide an assist and a 49.75-point FanDuel haul – enough to exceeded Sanchez’s 41.75 points despite the latter’s brace. Three goals and four assists in ten matches for Ozil demonstrates his improved output over the run-in and his creativity could be key to penetrating a stubborn Toffees rearguard in a must-win match for the Gunners.

It’s sensible to pick a differential or two in a FanDuel line-up and we’ve gone for Daniel Sturridge here. The Liverpool forward flourished and scored as part of a front two positioned ahead of a diamond formation against Southampton. He should have plenty of opportunities to net again – the Reds will throw waves of attacks at visitors Boro and the relegated side have conceded 11 goals in their last three away trips.

Gabriel Jesus continues to indicate he has a bright future under Pep Guardiola. A goal and assist in the 3-1 West Brom victory reflected his combined goal threat and playmaking skills. The Brazilian has notched six goals and served up three assists in seven Man City starts, averaging 35 FanDuel points per match. That makes him difficult to ignore for the trip to Watford – the Hornets have leaked eight goals in three outings.

Romelu Lukaku was leading the race for the Golden Boot, but after Harry Kane’s four-goal display at Leicester City the Spurs frontman has made his move. He’ll be keen to further the gap as Spurs roll up to Hull. The Tigers have only two clean sheets (conceding 28 goals in 18 matches) at the KCOM Stadium this term while the England forward now has 12 goals and four assists in eight starts. Over the last four weeks, Kane’s 24 goal attempts and 14 shots on target suggest his irrepressible form will continue to the season’s final whistle.

This Week’s Contests

The largest pot this weekend is again the Fan Favourite, which has £2500 in prize money and is £5 per entry. The top 120 placed line-ups will collect winnings, with £500 for first spot.

There’s the third round of the Combo Free Play this week, which allows you to try out FanDuel without risking any money. A total of £50 of prizes are available for those who have made their first deposit.

Finally, remember that you can go head-to-head against a line-up picked by Mark and Jonty. There’s another £50 on offer here and the chance to prove your selection skills against the Scouts comes free of charge.

You can register for a free account at FanDuel and enter the tournament via this link.

You must be over 18 years of age, resident in the UK, and of legal capacity to register with FanDuel and open an Account. If you sign up, please always play responsibly.

1,432 Comments Post a Comment
  1. We Will Klopp you
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Best keeper for gw38?

    A) Heaton
    B) Courtois

    1. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B eaaaaasily

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A - higher upside as could get CS and saves/bonus

    3. Clifford☯
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Heaton by a mile

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A. Between 3 and 12.
      B. 6.

  2. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Cech (Cabellero)
    Alonso, Vertonghen, Monreal (Yoshida, Stephens)
    Sanchez(vc), KDB, Coutinho, Pedro, King
    Kane(c), Jesus (Anichebe)

    Trying to hold onto a 12pt lead in cash ML, i have predicted his moves (a -4) which leaves the following diffs...

    Me : Cabellero (bench), Yoshida (bench), Stephens (bench), Anichebe (bench), Alonso, Vertonghen, KDB, Pedro, King.
    Him : De Gea (bench), Bailly (bench), Benalouane (bench), Fletcher (bench), Azpi, Stephens, Alli, Fabregas, Gabbiadini.

    I predict that although he has captained Sanchez last two (as have I) he will be expecting me to play it safe and continue with the armband on Chez and therefore move his to Kane and hope for another haul, it does make sense that i mirror this right? Also should i play Yoshida/Stephens over Vertonghen?
    Thanks.

  3. KISSES
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Chances on Fab starting this GW?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      75%

    2. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Very likely

    3. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      76%

    4. Clifford☯
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      75%

  4. timmmuh
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    So what are hazard owners doing? Play him or transfer to a more assured option?

    1. MGD
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Hmm maybe couts?

    2. VS10_
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Well, I kind of want to keep him because he owes me and needs to payback. On the other hand I don't like him and want to transfer out.

  5. Viper
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Judging by the tweets I'm guessing we won't have any clues about the Chelsea line up other than Courtois

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      ?

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Think it will be strong with JT likely to start in place of Luiz

    3. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No Terry (Conte says he wants to help Courtois win golden gloves). 🙂

  6. Corona Macallan
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    My current team
    Pickford
    Kompany, Azpi, Yoshida, Vertonghen
    Coutinho, Alli, Sanchez, Fabregas
    Kane Jesus
    Bench- Jaku, Gabiadini, Stephens, Fletcher
    Is doing gabbi to lorrente worth-4?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No

  7. Clifford☯
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Better option out of these?

    A) Hazard and gabbi to Coutinho and Giroud

    B) Hazard and Albrighton to Coutinho and Fabregas

    1. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B

    3. MGD
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B)

    4. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B

    5. timmmuh
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A - but consider Llorente or benteke

    6. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A mate

  8. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Ranked 16k. Best differential transfers for this bunch? Thinking Haz & JWP to Cout & Siggy or Haz & Gabbi to Siggy & Studge.
    1FT, 0,5 ITB.

    Cech / Pick
    Alonso Kompany Yoshida Vert (Bailly)
    Sanchez Haz Sanè King JWP
    Kane Jesus (Gabbi fekker)

    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      14k just taken -8 for glory

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Who did you bring in Wizard?

        1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          AGUEROOOOOOOOOO, Lallana, Eriksen. Eriksen is against the trend which, I like. KUN & Jesus double ups are differential round here and Lallana is punty.

          1. Pieterke30
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            I like that Eriksen move. Sure to start and scored 3 in 3 vs Hull I read

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Don't take a hit, just go Gabbi to Llorente/Vokes and play them over JWP

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        No hit would mean 4-4-2 with no Pool cover and Vertonghen playing

    3. Clifford☯
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      If Firmino is fit then Studge might not start. So Haz and JWP to Coutinho and Siggy looks good

      1. Kuyt Hero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Studge will 100% start if he doesn't get injured between now and the game. Firmino will come in for Origi if fit enough to start

        1. Hurricane Gilbert
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          This. Do you also fancy him this GW Kuyt Hero?

          1. rdamjan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Why Lallana over Fabregas? Considering one or other myself too..

          2. Kuyt Hero
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            I would if I could afford him haha!

    4. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A for me, or just Hazard to Coutinho, having the same dilemma

  9. SWANCK
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Hi folks, quick question:

    1) Alli > De Bruyne
    2) Gabbi > Giroud (bench Alli)

  10. Benzemabob
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Is there any way you can check which chips your rivals have used/available?

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Gameweek history

  11. SuperHam
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    King -> Lallana/Wijnaldum

    Already have Coutinho, is this wise?

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      NO!

    3. SuperHam
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      ok ok I'll calm down, just itching to use my second free transfer

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Show me the team 🙂

  12. FPL Pillars
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Haz >> De Bruyne good option? [A week late :(]

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I'd stick with Eden at the bridge. Although he might only get 65mins

  13. The Colonel
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A) Alli > Coutinho FT
    B) Sane + Gaby > Countiho + Origi
    C) Other

  14. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Isn't the golden glove award a tad bit ridiculous. Surely it should be awarded to the gk with the most saves that season.

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Quality over quantity. A lot of the lesser GKs who make more saves also make more errors

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        In theory you could win the golden glove without making a save

    2. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I actually think that the fpl points - bonus should be it.

    3. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I think they should devise a point system where the number of saves, number of penalty saves, cs are given points and then give the winner that

    4. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I don't agree. The best keepers play behind good defences and need to stay alert.
      Promoted teams keepers spend all game trying to keep the score down

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Isn't that a better definition of a good goalkeeper. Heaton for instance saving shot upon shot each week. While goalie from better teams just need to stay awake.

        As already stated. In theory (no matter how improbable) one could win the glove without actually making a save. The reality there for lies somewhere inbetween . Which hardly makes good justification to win an award.

        1. potatoace
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Maybe Courtios could be awarded the golden alarm clock or golden pro-plus

    5. TwiggsJameson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Pickford deserves the golden glove......

  15. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Last push for the top 🙂

    G2G? 🙂

    Mignolet
    Kompany Stephens Monreal
    Alli Countinho Sanchez Sane Zaha
    Kane Jesus
    (Jaku, Koscielny, Gabbiadini, Chambers)

    1. Clifford☯
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      G2G Kane(C) ?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Kane or Coutinho.

  16. Pariße
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    So what did we make out of Conte's presser? Strong team or rotated?

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No idea. He told us nada

    2. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      The tweet about Courtois' golden gloves aspirations implies a strong defence at least

    3. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      He also said he wanted to make it 30 wins so they will go all out to win 3 or 4-0

      1. Pariße
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Hazard could possibly start then.

    4. Webbinho
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      100% strong team. Players got their rest midweek. The team do not need 2 weeks off before a cup final. I would think a confident 3/4-0 is on the cards. I would expect Hazard to either start and go off early (60-70 mins) or come in for last 20-30. Costa, Alonso, Cahill and co all nailed imo.

      Terry to come on for last 5-10 mins seems more likely than start, given the golden glove situation.

      1. Pariße
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Seems so, thanks!

  17. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Hazard Gabbi Alli> Costa Coutinho Lallana (-4)??

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Nope, Keep Alli.

      Just remove Hazard and Gabbi for free

    2. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Looking nice

  18. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Has Pep had his presser yet?

  19. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Should i drop any of these for Coutinho?
    A)Alli
    B)Hazard
    C)King (+ Cahill) -> will play Stephens instead
    D)Costa

    All 4 have there plus points - just with Chelsea, maybe some gametime risk, but at same time could put on a show and demolish Sunderland at home.

  20. Pirlø's Pen
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Most likely clean sheet this week?

    Thinking Liverpool & I'm thinking Matip 15 pointer.

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Chelsea, Liverpool

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Matip would get only 6, as Coutinho and Sturridge will hog all the points and BAPS

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      It's no surprise that after Matip hit the bar last game, people have him scoring this week.

  21. seanie3
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    was it confirmed eriksen was rested last night or slight niggle/injury?
    worried that spurs hit 6 last night without him and might not play against hull

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Oh no.
      "Niggle" a word that strikes fear into every fpl managers dreams

  22. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Cheers Jaks. The pasta idiot can rotten on our benches this last GW.

    It's either play Vertonghen or get Siggy for a -4.

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Reply fail @ JAKS

  23. seanie3
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    conte looking for the record 30 premier league wins and clean sheet for courtois tells me he is going to start his best / regular 11 and when the job looks done at 70 mins he starts taking off players and bringing on the likes of Terry for his send off..

    Come on Hazard and alonso I need you to smash it tomorrow for my Mini League

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      They don't need so much to beat Sunderland though.

      1. seanie3
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        arsenal only beat them 2-0 when all assumed it would be a hammering..

  24. Toby Lerone
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    With this firmino news, who would get dropped out of sturridge or origi?

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Origi defo. When fit and firing Sturridge is the preferred option against all opposition bar the top teams I guess.

  25. jimmy12
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Current Team

    Who would you replace here? i have no idea if Kos / Hazard or Costa will play

    De Gea
    Alonso | Monreal | Yoshida | Koscielny | Otamendi
    Hazard | Sanchez | Herrera | Ndidi
    Jesus | Costa | Gabbidini

    need to make up 16 points

  26. Rash
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Chasing 29 points only players me and rival have the same are KDB eriksen jesus

    would KDB jesus to firmino sturridge -4 pay off (have king on the bench incase firmino does not play) or could bench 1 of of the city boys transfer the other and play king for no hit?

  27. Aubaaaaa
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Who to sub out for Coutinho?
    A. Hazard
    B. Alli

  28. makaveli123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Best midfield differential? Not many to choose from imo

  29. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts about this one?

    Hazard and Anichebe to Coutinho and Barnes for -4 and bench Silva.

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks, appreciate it...

    2. TwiggsJameson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Why not just keep Anichebe and play Silva ??????

  30. Sims
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/15728610

    LOL

    will probably still win but jeez

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Anyone can and will happen.