Gameweek Guide

The Complete Guide to Scout’s tips and advice for Gameweek 37

Gameweek 37 sees the long-awaited return of fans to football stadiums and gives us plenty to ponder with appealing captaincy options and intriguing differentials.

To help you decide what’s best for your team, the Gameweek Guide covers the main talking points and the best nuggets of expert opinion.

We have an earlier cut-off time than normal with a Tuesday deadline of 16:30 BST today, before the final deadline of the season on Sunday at 14:30 BST.

The 12th Man

FPL relaunches with/without unlimited transfers for all managers

Up to 10,000 home supporters will be present at all matches for the final two Gameweeks – and no away fans are allowed. Will this galvanize the home team? 

Everton lost to Sheffield United at Goodison Park on Sunday evening but, with the crowd cheering them on, Joe feels it could boost their chances against Wolves tomorrow evening:

When they play the Z-Cars music, the roar at Goodison is absolutely huge, it takes your breath away, and that must have an impact on them, in a favourable way.

Joe, Scoutcast

And there are reasons to be hopeful: Nuno Espírito Santo’s side conceded five big chances in Gameweek 35, two more than any other side, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.6m) ranks among the top four players for such gilt-edged opportunities over the last six matches. 

Az is among the managers thinking of holding the Everton frontman for one more match before a final-day switch when the Toffees travel to Manchester City. 

Greenwood No 1 Jota Replacement

The bigger question facing Az ahead of Gameweek 37 is – what to do with Diogo Jota (£6.9m)?

The Portuguese had been red flagged for the remainder of the season with a foot injury, although comments from Jurgen Klopp today suggest that might not be the case:

Nonetheless, Mason Greenwood (£7.3m) would be the number one target for Az. The 19-year-old has returned in five of his last seven games, producing three double-digit hauls.

He’s even considered the second-best option for the armband by our Captain Sensible writer Jan, chosen ahead of team-mate Bruno Fernandes (£11.4m).

Az explained his decision: 

As my captain for last week’s chaotic Triple Gameweek he really delivered for me and now goes up against a Fulham side who are conceding a big chance every 27.7 minutes, the worst in the league.

– Az

And Scoutcast regular Seb had further words of encouragement:

Over the season, Fulham have conceded 87 chances from the centre … 84 from their right flank, but 118 from their left flank. If we think Greenwood starts, we think he probably starts there, and we know the type of goal he’s going to score, it’s not too dissimilar to the Mo Salah, come inside, try to put it across the goalkeeper, so maybe there’s a little edge for Greenwood there.

– Seb, Scoutcast

Seb wasn’t alone in highlighting the deficiencies in the Fulham rearguard, with David pointing out their decline over the last three matches – Scott’s Parker’s men conceded seven goals in that trio of games.

Fulham’s defensive statistics between Gameweeks 23 and 32 (left) compared with Gameweeks 33 to 35 (right)

Compared to their previous 12 matches, David observed that Fulham’s shots in the box conceded per game rose from 6.5 to 8.5, while their big chances conceded per game went from 1.7 to 3.0, and shots on target conceded per game increased from 3.0 to 5.0.

Greenwood may be Jan’s top pick from his beloved Manchester United, but our double-points maestro acknowledged that Fernandes, in the number ten role, has less competition for his spot and is the safer option of the two.

The Race for the Golden Boot 

Taking top billing in the captaincy is Golden Boot-chasing Mohamed Salah (£12.8m). The Egyptian is tied with Jan’s third choice for the armband, Harry Kane (£11.8m), on 22 goals. 

In addition to personal motivation, Liverpool have team motivation on their side – Alisson’s magnificent last-minute header keeps Champions League qualification in their own hands.

Salah, who has produced attacking returns in each of his last six starts, offers all-round attacking potential:

Not only did [Salah] record four goal attempts at the Hawthorns, but he also created four chances for his teammates as well as.

– Jan

Meanwhile, Kane – who will be performing in front of home fans – was unlucky to score only once against Wolves, hitting the post twice. As Neale noted, Tottenham Hotspur have become far more attack-minded under interim head coach Ryan Mason:

Spurs had 24 shots and 13 attempts on target in this match – both figures surpassed any amount they had in a single Premier League fixture under [Jose Mourinho].

– Neale

Their upcoming opponents Aston Villa endured a torrid time in the lunchtime kick-off at Selhurst Park, especially in the second half, conceding a Gameweek-high 15 shots from inside the box. 

Seb offered further insights on the Scoutcast, highlighting a potential opportunity for Kane’s team-mate Son Heung-min (£9.7m):

So looking at Villa for where they’ve conceded their chances: it’s 24 from central locations, 20 from the left, and 27 from the right, so that would be Spurs’s left, so maybe a Son Heung-min shout there.

– Seb

But, looking at recent form, Neale picked out Dele Alli (£7.4m) over the South Korean:

Since [Dele Alli’s] return to the starting XI in Gameweek 34, he actually trumps Son for shots (eight v five) and efforts in the box (five v three).

– Neale

A decision backed up by Tom in his differentials piece.

Alli is enjoying a decent run of form under Mason, and for those in search of a real midfield differential, could be worth a look.

Joe’s FPL Nightmare

The one player Joe doesn’t own that he fears the most is Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.7m). Understandably so:

Alexander-Arnold has been particularly good at converting his underlying statistics into points of late, scoring once and providing five assists in his last seven Premier League appearances. Over his last six, no player in the division has created more chances than him either (22).

– Jan

Joe’s co-host on the Scoutcast, Seb, tried his best to help him get a good night’s sleep but ultimately the glaring weakness down Burnley’s left flank isn’t going to dispel those bad dreams:

Trent Alexander-Arnold, firstly you need a clean sheet from Trent, to be a safe captain – Liverpool are ninth in the league for xGC over the last six with 8.07 expected goals conceded, so not great from that perspective. And Trent’s xGI is actually 2.49, which is pretty good for a defender, but the thing that caught my eye, if you really wanted to punt it, is that Burnley have conceded 82 crosses from their left hand side, which is the most in the league by a mile, and that’s where you’d expect Trent to be putting them in, so maybe there’s an assist there for him.

– Seb

Intriguing Differentials

Seb joined Az and Tom in praising Joe Willock (£4.8m), who, to quote Az, has “a rather incredible five goals in his last five games played, despite only starting two of them”.

With matches against Sheffield United and Fulham to come, he is a genuine contender for our starting XIs. Over the last two matches, he has more penalty area touches (eight) than any of his team-mates. And his budget price tag, as Tom pointed out, would allow more flexibility with transfers. 

While Willock remains an option for Tom’s side, potentially for Diogo Jota, his more likely switch is that of Kelechi Iheanacho (£6.2m) to Michail Antonio (£6.6m). 

Despite a blank against Brighton & Hove Albion, Tom was encouraged by his performance and underlying statistics. He noted that:

No forward with substantial game-time to their name has a better rate of expected goal involvement (xGI) per 90 minutes this season [than Michail Antonio].

– Tom

Community Competitions and Head-to-Head Fixtures

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RedLightning brought us his regular update on the community competitions.

In the Head-to-Head leagues, the relegation battles are hotting up as we enter the final two rounds of matches. Seven managers will be hoping to escape the drop in League 1 with six teams already relegated and four spots still to be determined.

At the top, there’s a three-way tussle to be crowned 2020/21 champion, with Meet the Manager guest Aleksander Våge Nilsen (aka AleksanderVN) in pole position.

The Head-to-Head fixtures for Gameweek 37 can be found below. 

The scores and tables update every night on the Head-to-Head Leagues main page so you can keep track of the action as the Gameweek unfolds. 

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  1. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Greenwood to punish!

  2. Nanoelektronicar
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Getting caught on dodgy leaks. 🙁

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Priceless

      1. Nanoelektronicar
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Got Raphinha in instead. Not sure how to feel, yet.

        1. Bobby Digital
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Could be good

          1. Nanoelektronicar
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            I hope, two good fixtures and fairly sure to play, Greenwood could be benched nextweek. Heck, it's too late do dwell on that now.

  3. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone else take the captain off Greenwood last minute based on that fake leak?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      oh... maybe you're not good so 🙂

      see a couple of post below & scratch that

    2. Sloopy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I did. Kane captain now.

      1. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        I put it on Salah

    3. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Didnt even saw the tweet, left it on Greenwood

  4. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    That Meslier rest is so annoying for anyone who punted on him for the final two.

    Made 100% sense as well.

    Fun rotation eh!

    1. The_FF_King
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Got him on wildcard last week for bench boost this week. Typical.

      Only good thing was he came off the bench for me last week when Guaita was benched!

  5. kennethrhcp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Fudgy you're good 😉

    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I'm panicking

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

    Greenwood (c) let's go!

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      i sincerely hope he blanks. he has done a lot of damage recently. it's enough

      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Praying he blanks ... one of the few players who can pull my pants down in my ML.

    2. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I had him captain and took it off last minute because I believed a fake leak 🙁

    3. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      My last chance of catching rival with 40pts ahead

  7. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Bottomed reposting the bogey fpl team discussion

    United have been my nemesis team this season. Shaw didn't deliver even though he was the fpl asset ever, Rashford failed me, didn't get Greenwood, Henderson was an absolute waste, Maquire had a clear goal ruled out etc etc etc. I think am going to do my best to avoid them next season.

    Who is your bogey team in FPL?

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Liverpool, for missing so many chances lately

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        yeah but they have been delivering lately. any examples to show?

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      United too

    3. LB9
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Man City for me. I'm sure lots feel the same.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        yeah but you kind of expect it with them no?

        1. LB9
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          I do. I'm still a bit bitter about this past gameweek when I brought in Stones and Foden on a FH. At least my bench covered. I'll probably steer clear of City for the most part next year.

    4. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Villa and Leicester. I am looking at you Targett and Justin! Watkins too.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Watkins was decent even though he missed so many chances. Martinez delivered so I think VIlla were ok team this year

        1. Nanoelektronicar
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          It was because I haven't owned the f****ers. They f***ucke me over and over for weeks. As soon as I creep from lower rank, Watkins 5-9 pointer drops me multiple 10ks down.

        2. Nanoelektronicar
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Not to mention Justin's 9 pointers after I sold him.

    5. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Brighton definitely. No matter who I get, they always screw me over by blanking and also getting booked.

  8. Nimby
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    I'm concerned I bought Raphinha in for a hit and left him on the bench. Even more concerned I've captained Antonio instead of Kane and Salah.

    1. Toonmad
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Lol why would you do that?

      1. Nimby
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        I was rushing because I was busy sorting out internet problems. If I've actually done that I'll be sick. Captaining Antonio was my intention to be honest.

    2. Nimby
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Yep. Benched Raphinha. That is really annoying!

  9. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Greenwood brace coming

  10. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Rashford benched

  11. Salan
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Confirmed Greenwood to start? Great!

  12. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Henderson was the worst transfer ever for me this season? Getting Sterling instead of Gundo was close.

    My best transfer was Robbo to Dallas when Dallas was 4.5 and people were getting Ayling.

    Who was your best and worse transfer?

    1. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Worst was Mahrez Foden in for a -8 last week.
      Best was probably Bale before DGW in 26

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Smooth talks, like those exapmles. Such a rollercoaster moves for you mate

    2. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Best - Wood in on WC
      Worst - Vardy for Kane in the blank week followed by triple city fail on FH

    3. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Best - probably switching to Martinez on my WC in gw5
      Worst - possibly brining in Ricardo Periera

      1. HashAttack
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Have made lots of moves that were immediately painful - selling Son before 24 and 18 point hauls, selling AWB before a 17 point haul etc.

    4. TallestJohn
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Best - probably Greenwood just for the TGW. Soucek in GW4 was great value, Martinez when I finally got him or just a tidy GW33 wildcard featuring Salah, Digne, Iheanacho, McGinn.

      Worst - owned Son just for that 45 minute blank against Newcastle, either side of which he got 8 goals and 2 assists in 4 games. Then owned him between GW16-32 when he only got 4 goals and 5 assists. Also a mid-season hokey-cokey between Watkins and Adams didn't really work.

  13. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Another 19 pter for Greenwood is GUARANTEEED

    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I won't even be happy even as an owner because I took (c) off him last second

    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Don't jinx it, mate.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Greenwood is unjinxable

  14. Tango74
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    This could be a messy night

  15. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Dallas in when nobody had him.
    Dallas out when everybody got him.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Daniel's post

    2. Hooky
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Dallas buyers club?

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, he was great at 4.5 but later for 5.5 was kind of worry. but he is the top-scoring defender in the game too.

        people got him third on the bench against City for that 17 pts

    3. Pukkipartyy
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Whats wrong with Dallas pick? Just bought him thats why asking 😀

  16. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Seeing people on twitter crying about not bringing in Greenwood because they saw a random guy's tweet saying he's benched. Feel sorry for them, but why do people do this to themselves?!

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Sellers are even funnier 😀

    2. Hangman Page
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Personally I don't feel sorry for them. I bathe in the sweet pain of opposing players.

  17. MIGHTY JOE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    So greenwood starts... Not sure if him happy or not. Have him starting, but switched to Kane (C) one minute prior to deadline

    1. Sloopy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I did exactly the same!

  18. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    No utd assets. Went with raph instead of greenwood with a transfer in mind. Son to mane nxt week.

    1. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Same, same. Not sure about that Son to Mane transfer, but it's possible for me now.

  19. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    ⚽ Team News 📰
    MUN: de Gea, Lindelöf, Shaw, Tuanzebe, Wan-Bissaka, Greenwood, Fred, Pogba, McTominay, Fernandes, Cavani
    Subs: Henderson, Williams, Telles, Bailly, Matic, van de Beek, Mata, Amad, Rashford

    FUL: Areola, Ream, Bryan, Adarabioyo, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Lemina, Reed, Carvalho, Anguissa, Lookman, Cavaleiro
    Subs: Rodák, Aina, Andersen, Tete, Odoi, Hector, Loftus-Cheek, Onomah, Maja

    SOU: McCarthy, Stephens, Vestergaard, Salisu, Walker-Peters, Djenepo, Walcott, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong, Adams, Tella
    Subs: Forster, Bednarek, Redmond, Diallo, Ferry, N'Lundulu, Minamino, Ings, Obafemi

    LEE: Casilla, Ayling, Cooper, Llorente, Alioski, Rodrigo, Phillips, Dallas, Harrison, Bamford, Raphinha
    Subs: Meslier, Berardi, Struijk, Davis, Shackleton, Hernández, Jenkins, Poveda-Ocampo, Roberts

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Bamford come on get some goals

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

      Poor Henderson/Meslier/Forster owners

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        DDG was obvious, last chance to say goodbye to the fans

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

          They weren't thinking about that a few weeks back, not that I disagree.

    3. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Meslier...wherefore art though 🙁

    4. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Knew I shouldnt have believed that Fortune Tella saying Ings would start

    5. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Damn it Henderson not starting 🙁 What a waste of TGW punt he was after all

    6. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Went Reg over Bamford, what could go wrong?

  20. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Ings you f***er

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      do you mean Hassenhuttl?

  21. Jack Burton
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Phew 5 out of 5 starting

    1. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      It's all in the reflexes.

      1. Jack Burton
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Lol yeah if Bruno doesn't score a hattrick, call the president

  22. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Dodged a massive bullet going Antonio over ings last week. What a nightmare, 1pt then benched

  23. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Updated

  24. djman102
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Shaw, Greenwood, Dallas, Raphinha. Let's do this!

    1. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Harrison, Dallas and Raphinha. Leeds, Leeds, Leeds!!!

  25. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Phew, feel like I got away with one there with Greenwood(C) but maybe just means it's best to ignore the unsubstantiated rumours here

  26. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Shaw AWB and Bruno, let's gooo!!!

  27. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    So much for that Greenwood 'leak' 😆

  28. Cantona's Kung Fu Kick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    why bench Meslier after such a great game?

  29. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Going for the bus team lads. will be back shortly.

  30. ZAMUNDA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    With Meslier benched, I guess i should have played Adams and Rudiger instead of doing Jota to Mahrez and playing Dallas.