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Grealish returns, Willock injury latest and the race for seventh: Gameweek 37 notes

Our round-up of Wednesday’s Premier League action begins with the three early kick-offs.

A win for Everton and a defeat for Tottenham Hotspur kept things interesting in the race for seventh, with the team finishing in that position qualifying for the UEFA Europa Conference League play-off round.

Providing the clubs in contention actually want to qualify for the new tertiary tournament and don’t view it with the same disdain they did the Intertoto Cup, it should ensure Spurs, Everton and Arsenal (who beat Crystal Palace on Wednesday) are near enough full strength in Gameweek 38.

Spurs (and with a massive goal swing, Everton) could still overhaul West Ham United in sixth place on the final day, so Fantasy managers should still be able to call upon their key assets from these clubs on Sunday amid the possible end-of-season rotation elsewhere.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1-2 ASTON VILLA

Ollie Watkins‘ (£6.4m) remarkably consistent run of FPL form continued in north London, with the Aston Villa striker notching his 23rd attacking return of the season.

He has blanked in only one of his last eight appearances, a run that coincides with him racking up the most penalty box touches in the division.

He registered six shots in the area against the Lilywhites, only one fewer than Spurs managed as a whole.

The galvanizing effect of the return of Jack Grealish (£7.5m) can’t be underestimated, with Villa looking more like the side we saw in the first half of the campaign.

A home fixture against a defensively sound Chelsea is hardly in his favour but Grealish as a Gameweek 38 punt would otherwise be worth exploring.

As for Spurs, they might have ‘something to play for’ on the final day, but you’d never tell by Wednesday’s flat display.

It was a bad day all round for their Fantasy assets, with an anonymous Son Heung-min (£9.7m) not producing a single shot or key pass, Gareth Bale (£9.2m) benched due to the demands of the swift fixture turnaround and Harry Kane (£11.9m) perhaps trying too hard on what may have been his farewell appearance in front of the north London faithful.

It’s just one goal in four Gameweeks for Kane but the chances keep coming, with only Christian Benteke (£5.5m) having had more shots among FPL forwards in that time.

Sergio Reguilon (£5.6m) had a topsy-turvy evening, claiming the assist for Steven Bergwijn‘s (£7.0m) strike before scoring a comical own-goal to bring Villa level.

NEWCASTLE UNITED 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED

Joe Willock (£4.8m) scored for the sixth straight match as Newcastle United edged out Sheffield United in the final game of the season at St James’ Park.

His Fantasy Premier League ownership has increased almost tenfold in the last two Gameweeks and he is the Premier League’s joint-top goalscorer from Gameweek 30 onwards, despite starting just three matches in that time.

Already among the top five most-bought FPL midfielders of Gameweek 38, there was a late scare in the win over the Blades when he walked gingerly from the pitch.

There was, thankfully, positive news on Willock from Steve Bruce at full-time – but less encouraging updates on fellow injury victims Joelinton (£5.7m), Allan Saint-Maximin (£5.2m) and Martin Dubravka (£4.8m):

Joelinton has a knock. Saint-Maximin, we don’t know yet if it’s a calf injury or whether it’s just a kick as well so we’ll see how he is. Dubravka has a bit of a hamstring but I don’t think there’s anything too bad. Joe Willock is just fatigued.

Fulham await Newcastle in Gameweek 38 and there is encouragement for Willock’s new and existing owners in the fact that the Cottagers are without a clean sheet in their last nine matches, conceding 18 goals in that time.

The Mapgies’ shut-out on Wednesday was, as it happens, their first since Gameweek 27 and only their second on Tyneside in 2020/21.

EVERTON 1-0 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

Everton kept up the pressure on Spurs as they defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0.

Richarlison (£7.8m) ended a ten-game goal drought with the game’s only goal, nodding in a Gylfi Sigurdsson (£6.9m) corner.

But it’s Everton’s defence that has caught the eye over the last few months from a Fantasy perspective.

The Toffees have registered eight clean sheets from Gameweek 25 onwards, which is the best record in the division.

It’s on the road where they have really excelled, with six shut-outs in their last seven fixtures away from Goodison Park.

That good form on their travels will be put to the test in Gameweek 38 but a match at the Etihad mightn’t be all that daunting, with Manchester City likely to have one eye on their upcoming UEFA Champions League final clash with Chelsea.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.6m) has blanked against the might of Wolves and Sheffield United in consecutive Gameweeks but perhaps there could be some belated, unexpected joy at a mind-elsewhere Manchester City, who have shipped eight goals in their last three matches.

James Rodriguez (£7.7m) missed out against Wolves, with Carlo Ancelotti explaining:

James is out because he was a little bit tired. He didn’t play, he was out, then he played against Sheffield, we prefer not to take a risk.

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

    Mendy
    TAA Dallas Holding Coady Fofana
    Salah Lingard Mahrez Greenwood Jota
    Kane DCL Bamford
    2m itb 2FT

    A Greenwood & Jota to Mane & Smith Rowe
    B Jota & Fofana to Robertson & Raphinha
    C Jota, DCL & Mahrez to Mane, Antonio & Raphinha (-4)

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      C

  2. A. PRISE
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Guys what's your overall rank (doesn't have to be exact) and the total number of transfers you made so far?

    Just want to check how critical is this association..

    1. A. PRISE
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I'm currently at ~30k with 72 transfers...a lot of transfers I know.

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

        Wow I try to keep less than 40 lol

        Better than me, wonder where u be without hits 20k ?

        1. A. PRISE
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Less than 40 transfers would help and I believe it is the correct approach. I do like to take a lot of risks though just to make it more interesting 🙂

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

            Everyone has different styles . We can all take the piss but you beating me . Well done 68k here

    2. OLLY G
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      8.7k

      40 transfers

      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Nice rank mate...well done!!

        1. OLLY G
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Thanks bud.

    3. grumpyman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      26k, 51 transfers.

    4. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      42k 41 transfers

      1. houghmagandie
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        21K 53 transfers

    5. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      1.9k, 41 transfers

      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Jeez going for that top 1k I see...best of luck!!

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          I hope so. Cheers.

    6. Sterling Archer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      110k, 40 transfers

    7. Louis Van Gaalstones
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      50k 46 transfers

    8. Brehmeren
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      38k and 46 transfer. Will be 49 in the end.

    9. Qubit
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Whilst you will find that many in the top 10k have taken few transfers that doesn't automatically correlate taking few transfers to getting a high rank.

      Best to think of it more that we are trying to get close to the ideal team, with as few transfers as possible. Taking no hits and being miles away from the optimal players wont get you far, if you find your team far from optimal it can be better to take the odd well judged hit to get back on track. This applies especially at the start of the season (taking hits into the last gameweek rarely pays off).

      ~600
      45 transfers

      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        That's a great observation and analysis, thanks. And kudos on your rank...amazing!

      2. Sharkytect
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Yes, it's much easier to avoid taking hits when your team is already doing very well!

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

      2.6k, 43 transfers.

    11. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      73k with 59 transfers

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

      Last year, 2.6k, no hits.

      This year, 702k (worst ever season in 15!), 34 transfers, 1 hit for BB in the DGW just gone.

      My terrible season is mostly due to not being on Son/Kane early (thanks Werner), and messing about with Sterling/Mane when KdB got injured around GW17/18. Didn't get on Gundog.

      I was at 348k after Xmas and nicely set up... 🙁

      1. Caesar caesar
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        925
        39 transfers

    13. rupopo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      25k - 52 transfers

    14. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      16k
      45 transfers

    15. Sharkytect
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      180k rank.
      43 transfers. Mostly bad transfers, though

    16. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Log onto the Status page of the official FPL website.

      Fantasy Football Scout is currently the top league on that page. Click on the Fantasy Football Scout league link and you can quickly check as many top players as you want. Go down a few pages and compare with those further down the list.

    17. Boydinho
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      3-4k and 44 transfers

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

    Forster (Pickford)
    TAA Dallas Rudiger (Shaw) (Digne)
    Salah(c) Mane Son Greenwood Lingard
    Watkins Bamford (DCL)

    0 ITB 0 FT 22 points ahead in ML

    G2G?

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Personally I'm afraid Greenwood will get a 10 minute cameo. But my predictions have been mostly off this season...

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

    Morning people

    Not long now

    I have 2ft , Gundogan mahrez and no keeper now. Philips and Mitchel bench

    Any recommendations?

  5. Il Capitano
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Looking like an unglamourous defender transfer to end this season with Targett & Digne having unfavourable fixtures and Shaw likely to be benched:

    1FT 1.4m ITB

    Martinez
    TAA Digne Shaw
    Son Lingard Salah Raphinha
    DCL Bamford Kane

    Fabri - ESR Targett Mitchell

    A) Targett/Shaw/Digne > Dallas
    B) Digne > Robertson
    C) Shaw + Digne > Robertson + Dallas (-4)
    D) DCL > Antonio

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

      I’ve been thinking of that Digne to Robertson move. Although tempting to take a hit, it’s probably not worth it

      1. Il Capitano
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        The hit looks like a big upgrade, but you're right, only one GW for it to pay off.

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B/C

  6. One Wheels Enough
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    After just benching Phillips and Lingard over Shaw and JWP and getting a 20K red arrow... I might need some advice on which one to play this week out of:

    A) Shaw
    B) JWP
    C) DCL

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B

      1. One Wheels Enough
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        I fell into the trap of assuming there would be an advantage in playing in front of your home fans this week...

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B

    3. One Wheels Enough
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Or I could take a hit for DCL to Bam and bench JWP???

  7. fpork
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Play two:
    1) Son
    2) Robertson
    3) Raphinha

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

      Given Son’s form 2 and 3 seem right

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Not sure why 2 is on the list.

      2,3

      1. Cojones of Destiny
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        what they said

  8. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    I keep reading that Kane has a gentleman's agreement with Levy that he can leave at the end of the season. Given Levy's history with players looking to leave like Modric, lets' see how that works out

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

      Lol I sure hope Kane got that in writing because otherwise...

  9. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    better combo to g4:
    a. Antonio/Mane
    b. Antonio/Robbo
    c. Nacho/Mane

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

      A for me

    2. One Wheels Enough
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I've gone a, so it'll probably backfire.

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

  10. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Who to take out for TAA?

    A. Shaw
    B. Coady
    C. Rudiger

    Martinez
    Phillips Shaw Rudiger
    Raphinha Lingard Son Salah
    Kane Bamford Watkins

    Sanchez Greenwood Digne Coady

    1. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Shaw? Might not play and hasn't scored well anyway?

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

      Shaw. I think he might be benched in preparation for Euro action. Furthermore, having been a Shaw owner for some time, I think he's been useless and am feeling ambivalent at best towards his potential for returns on Sunday (PS I also have TAA).

      Good luck - saw you're high up in the ranks, hope Trent returns for us both.

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

      Shaw benching risk. If you have other defender who has the better chance to play, then coady to taa

    4. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

    5. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks all

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

    Guys 85 points lead in my ml. Rival has 2 ft. I have 1. No chips for us though. Should be safe right? Gw38 over the years has plenty of drama like benching etc.

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      even if there more gws left to play highly doubt he can overpass you so start celebrating mate))

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

        Yeah confident enough.Thanks

    2. One Wheels Enough
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      How can they possibly catch you, regardless of your team

  12. Infamy, Infamy
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Antonio or Bamford?

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

      Tough. If it was a gw earlier I would say Antonio. Now tough. Both playing in front of fans. I have Antonio may bring in bam for dcl.

  13. fpork
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    1) Kane->Firmino
    2) Digne->Robertson

    With 2) I will need to bench Raphinha or Lingard.

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      1

  14. Pringle
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Do you think Bale will start the last GW?

  15. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Kelechi and Azpi -> Telles and Antonio for free?

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

      No..

  16. Mane Mane Mane
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Will forster play this week?

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

      Should be his turn to play as Mccarthy has had the last 2 games. Hopefully Hasenhuttl will let us know in his presser.

  17. OLLY G
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    When people talk about leaked team sheets, where exactly do they look?

    Anyone got an Twitter links or whatever that might have the United team on Sunday please?

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Here is the best bet

    2. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Nothing will be leaked at this stage.

      Fpl Rockstar and Athletico are apparently reliable Twitter sources

      1. OLLY G
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks

  18. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Will Meslier or Forster play? Do I have a keeper?

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

      Meslier won't. Forster, no idea.

      1. BobB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks. Why has Meslier been dropped, he has been one of the best keepers this season

        1. Big Hands Barry
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Give their backup some mins as a thank you

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

          Bielsa said he's rewarding Casilla for being professional all season and being on the bench. Nice touch but not so good if you have Meslier in your team!

          1. BobB
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Nice touch? This is elite football not a Sunday League team!

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

              Forster might play for you as it's his turn. They've been swapping every 2 games.

          2. OLLY G
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Ffs. Guatia is my backup. I've got 2 FT. Guess l have to change my keeper then.

  19. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on how to utilise 1 FT in the final GW

    Martinez
    TAA, Dallas, Holding
    Salah, Bruno, Rashford, Lingard
    Kane, Watkins, Nacho

    Forster, Struijk, Jota, Veltman

    0.1m ITB

    Assume Jota will be fit so looking to upgrade elsewhere

  20. focaccia
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Chasing a 20 point lead in my league. Am thinking Son & DCL > Mane & Antonio for a -4. Any thoughts much appreciated!!

    Martinez
    Rudiger - Dallas - TAA
    Salah (C) - Son - Lingard - Raphina
    Kane (v) - DCL - Bamford

    subs: Forster - AWB - Greenwood - Veltman

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Depends on your rival. If he has antonio then its a 24 point gap with mane to make it up

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

        No he doesn't. He also has Pickford & Digne against City, and Fernandes & Shaw who probably won't play because of Europa...

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

        What would you do?

  21. ASOUSA12
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    1 FT / £2.5M ITB

    Martinez
    Phillips Dias Dallas
    Salah (C) Son* Greenwood Lingard Raphinha
    Kane (VC) Watkins

    Forster DCL* Holding Veltman*

    Which moves would you do to this team?

    1) Veltman + DCL -> TAA + Antonio (-4) (Bench Watkins and Phillips)
    2) Veltman + DCL -> TAA + Bamford (-4) (Bench Watkins and Phillips)
    3) DCL -> Antonio (Bench Watkins)
    4) DCL -> Bamford (Bench Watkins)
    5) Son -> Mane (Bench DCL)

    Cheers

    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      1 or 5 prob

    2. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      No hit. The sensible move is 3 or 4 (too close to call) then 5 if youre chasing and need something different

      1. ASOUSA12
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        I'm leaning for option 1), just concerned i will bench loads of points...

  22. C_G
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Shaw & Greenwood ---> Robertson & Willock (-4)?

  23. Mane Mane Mane
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Will meslier be benched this week too

    1. BobB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      He must have slept with Bielsa's daughter

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      yes

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

      Yup looks that way. Giving the backup a runout

  24. neonmoth
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Only just 20-odd points clear in ML, need to get this over the line.

    Forster (Meslier)

    Shaw / TAA / Dallas (Coady / Veltman)

    Lingard / Salah / Bruno / Greenwood / Raphinha

    Kane / Antonio (Vydra)

    1 FT, thinking:

    a) Veltman -> Phillips (play instead of Shaw)
    b) Greenwood -> Pereira
    c) Bruno -> Mane

    Other thoughts welcome! Fingers crossed.

  25. Gringo Kid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Martinez/Fabri
    Robbo, TAA, Dallas/Shaw/Dunk
    Lingard, Salah ( c ), Greenwood, Bruno, Raphinha
    Kane, Antonio/Nacho

    1FT 0.0 itb

    What would you change here

  26. GinjaWhinja
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Dallas (c) last game classed as a defender. In front of the fans.

    Who’s with me?

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      High risk, high reward. You must be chasing.

      1. GinjaWhinja
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Nope, just want a differential. 90points ahead in ML so pressure off.

  27. C_G
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    DCL + Nacho ---> Antonio & Bam (-4)?

  28. mattkc
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    So far I'm looking at playing;

    Henderson
    Dallas TAA Llorente [ noticed he was subbed early for Leeds against Sou though..]

    Torres Mane Salah [c] Willock

    DCL Nacho Bamford

    I'm torn between swapping out DCL for Antonio or Watkins or seeing if he can produce against City..

  29. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Last move of the season

    A. DCL to Antonio
    B.Digne to Dallas
    C. Saka to Raphinha

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

    Is Willock injured?

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

      Just fatigued apparently. Should be ok

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

        Thanks!