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The opposition weaknesses that Liverpool and Chelsea can exploit in Gameweek 38

Stevie of EyeTestFPL casts the spotlight on more Fantasy Premier League (FPL) options that have caught his attention, using ‘eye test’ screenshots and information from our Premium Members Area.


We are officially one Gameweek away from the conclusion of one of the most challenging Fantasy Premier League (FPL) seasons to date. Despite having 37 Gameweeks worth of information at our disposal, we are not resting on our laurels just yet and we are still on the lookout for that extra bit of edge. That ‘edge’ could possibly come from isolating a few specific teams’ weak points I have picked out here.

Wolves Devoured

Kevin De Bruyne’s (£12.1m) performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers was certainly one to savour for those who owned and captained the Belgian in Double Gameweek 36. That said, having scored on four occasions from an expected goals (xG) tally of only 0.86, there was certainly an element of over-performance from the playmaker. The fact that Pep Guardiola played De Bruyne in a slightly unconventional no. 10 role, giving him more license going forward, was also virtually unpredictable by our FPL minds.

Yet, Wolves’ defensive vulnerabilities cannot be overlooked when assessing the best possible fixture to target in the last Gameweek of the season.

Both Phil Foden (£7.9m) and Bernardo Silva (£7.0m) successfully created an overload on the left flank, pulling Conor Coady (£4.8m) apart from his defensive partner, Willy Boly (£4.9m). Subsequently, this created the space in behind for De Bruyne to exploit.

Playing in a 4-3-3 formation without a conventional no. 10 in the ‘hole’ perhaps does not allow the same kind of freedom that facilitates such deep runs from midfield for Jurgen Klopp’s men. 

When given a chance in the starting line-up, however, Naby Keita (£5.0m) is perhaps the closest Liverpool player to replicating De Bruyne’s movement, having scored a goal in similar fashion against Newcastle United at St James’ Park. But given his lack of security of starts, it is best to look somewhere else.

Leading up to De Bruyne’s opener in the sixth minute, the state of play was probably more transitional than the previous instance. But the one constant was always the Belgian’s aggression and perceptiveness to attack the channel initially guarded by Coady.

Considering the more transitional nature of the goal, Sadio Mane (£11.7m), who has been playing as the central striker lately, could yet again spell trouble for Coady with his pace in behind. The Senegalese forward also loves making a splash in the last Gameweek as he got a brace in 2020/21’s season-ending game, too.

If you are not yet totally convinced about Wolves’ downslide at the back, perhaps Teemu Pukki’s (£6.0m) five shots from inside the box with an xG of 0.91 in Gameweek 37 could have changed your mind.

Indeed, Wolves sit second-bottom for expected goals conceded (xGC) over the last six matches, despite facing the likes of Norwich, Newcastle, Burnley and Brighton in that time:

Wolves’ Left Flank

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  1. Mark Colonel
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Please Help - my current team

    De Gea
    Cancelo - TAA- Robertson - James- Ben Davis
    Son - Maddison - Saka - Mount
    Kane

    Foster, Gordon , fodder , fodder

    a) De Gea -> Allison / Ederson
    b) Gordon -> Luis Diaz / Foden in and Davis benched ?

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      More upside in B

    2. Strudders
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B for me, more chance of decent points

  2. XX SMICER XX
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    What looks best - 1FT, 6.8M ITB

    A. Cash & Watkins - James & Kane -4
    B. Ramsey & Watkins - Bowen/Maddison & Kane -4
    C. Richarlison & Watkins - Vardy & Lukaku -4

    Schmeichel
    TAA Alonso Sessegnon Mykolenko
    Son Barnes Zaha Diaz
    Richarlison Weghorst

    Ramsdale Watkins Cash Ramsey

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

      A

  3. R.C
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    City signing Cucurella?

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

      He is on a 5 year contract. No way he goes for as "little" as 30M imo.

      1. It’s A Joke
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Unless he has the CL club release clause at that amount as speculated

      2. Grande Tubarão
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        It’s all oil money mate. I’ve no problem with them but that’s where they get their money - from oil. Not organically.

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

          How does one acquire money organically? No snark, I legitimately want to know where you are coming from

          1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            He is coming from united

          2. Grande Tubarão
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            I’d say through football success and achievement. So money made in the sport and then kept there. I think it’s way clubs like for example Bayern, Real and Utd are generally much better respected overall (or should be).

            1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
              • 6 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              United

              😆

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

              Oh, my sweet summer child

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

              Real? Organic? Are you having a laugh?

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

                Has to be performance art, right?

  4. CroatianHammer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Not going to lie, thought the remaining 37 matches were tonight. Suppose I'll cheer on Frankfurt in the meantime.

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

      Same, until I saw this message.
      Shame

  5. Henning
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Going back to this team after
    FH.
    74 p ahead in ml and my best overall rank so far . What would you do with this team(1 ft)?

    Schmeichel Dubravka
    Alonso Laporte TAA Cancelo schär
    Salah Kulusevski Mount Kdb Saka
    Nkeita Broja Weghorst

    1. Henning
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Salah and Weghorst to Bowen and Kane?

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Good moves. Leaves you will a benching headache but a strong first sub will probably come in handy in Gw38.

        1. Henning
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Thanx. And I agree with you about a good first sub.

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Not a fan of Salah out for a hit unless he is confirmed out

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

      Lose Saka Weghorst for Wilson Gruno

  6. Strudders
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    1)Trossard -> Mount?
    or
    2) Trossard + McArthur -> Barnes + Rodri (-4 hit)?

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

      1

      Not worth a -4 for Rodri who is only likely to get a 1/2/3 pointer

  7. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who scores more points?

    A) Foden
    B) Luis Diaz

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

      B

      As a city fan 🙁

  8. focaccia
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Currently 2nd in my league and up for throwing caution to the wind. Have 1 free transfer and nothing in the bank. Would seriously appreciate any advice :

    Ramsdale

    Cancelo - White - Alonso - TAA

    Saka - KDB - Salah - Kulu

    Jesus - Richarlison

    (Dubravka - Holgate - Dewsbury-Hall - Gelhart)

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

      If salah is out, I’d do salah and KDH to Son and Mount and then captain Mount

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

      Salah + White > Son + Sess

      OR

      Salah + Rich (if Everton win tomorrow) > Son + Toney/Vardy if you can afford

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

        Could do Kane and Mount for the 2nd option if the math works

  9. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Best option:
    a) Salah to KDB/Mane
    b) Salah + Mateta to Diaz + Vardy -4

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Same dilemma here mate, but with Salah and Dennis, Mount and Vardy is an option I’m considering or Kane and Barnes too

  10. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    If you already own Kulu and Kane, would you rather have Son or Vardy?

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

      Tough one but I think I'd still have to go for Son

    2. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Son

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Son

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

    Chances of Jota starting gw 38?

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

      Nota chance.

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

      if salah not fit enough to start then between jota and firmino for last spot

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Fair

    4. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Likely to go with his best three I think, if fit - Salah, Mane, Diaz

  12. TanN
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    thoughts on these transfers (obviously mid week games dependent)

    Cash, Saka, Richarlison -> Sessegnon, Maddison, Vardy (for a -8)

    OR

    Cash, Saka -> James, Maddison (for a -4)

    OR

    Cash -> James (for free)

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

      Just the last one

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

        Agreed

  13. JohnnyRev7
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Great article @Stevie (Eyetestfpl)

    I'm FHing 38 and have most bases covered, but I've just a few naggling doubts to ponder.

    Thank you!

  14. Aaa
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Exact cash for Salah & Kulu -> Son and Diaz, is it worth a -4?

    Team would be:

    Ramsdale
    TAA/Cancelo/James/Justin/Sess
    Son/Diaz/Mount
    Kane/Toney
    (Foster/Gordon/Dennis/Sarr)

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

      yes- good moves

    2. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Totally

    3. mrelpea
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      100%

  15. RobinKerr1987
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Freehitting but trying to decide which lineup will be better? Basically it's between fielding A: Dier & KDB; versus B: Zaha & Martinelli (but stronger bench)

    A. 442
    Ederson
    James, Robertson, Cancelo, Dier
    KDB, Son, Diaz, Mount
    Kane, Nketiah
    (Steele, Tsimikas, Brownhill, Richardson)

    B. 343
    Ederson
    James, Roberston, Cancelo
    Son, Diaz, Mount, Zaha, Martinelli
    Kane, Nketiah
    (Steele, Dier, Richarlison, Amartey)

    Keen to hear your preference or suggestions.

    1. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No time for a better bench.
      Option A is far better

  16. European Bob
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Salah to Son (c) the obvious move yeah?

    1. vova
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      that's what I'm doing

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      If a lot of people are doing this move then I will actually C Salah. Will be a great differential on the final day without having to risk captaining a Chelsea player

  17. Golazo1357
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Diaz or Jota this weekend? Surely it is Diaz since he got some rest yesterday, no?:

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Could be both?

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I'd guess Diaz & Mané start alongside Salah/Jota depending on former's fitness

  18. cravencottage
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Which:
    A) Coutinho > Diaz
    B) Dennis> Toney

  19. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    So what's the latest on schmeichel? Will he play or ward again??

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Schmeichel plays the last 2.

      1. SHOWSTOPPERRR
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thanks..

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

    Will we even know if Salah is fit to play before gw 38?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes, Klopp has said Salah is and will definitely be in the squad.

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

        Yeah but I'd prefer a starter

  21. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Hey,

    Would really appreciate some advice on FH38 squad :

    Mendy
    Matip, Rudiger, Sessegnon
    KDB, Son, Maddison, Mount, Bowen
    Kane, Toney

    Bachmann as a holding position,. Jansson first sub then Gelhardt, Tsimikas.

    Is Chelsea double defence a big risk? I wasn't going to do more than double on any team so i might try Ederson but Villa capable of scoring. Maybe Allison?

    Spurs playing for 4th so I'm happy to triple up even though they're away. Hopefully Norwich don't try to shut it down.

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I wouldn't personally go with double Chelsea defence without attacking upside. Its not easy to pick out safe CS this week, but I think I would do Mendy - Ederson to spread the risk across Liv/Che/Mci/Tot

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Yeah, i agree.

        Will look into the options.

        Thanks

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      The only base you haven't covered is Liverpool’s attack. Yes spurs might score a couple goals but Liverpool will even more.

      The team looks good, make sure you a have playing goalkeeper as I wouldn't be surprised if Mendy or Alisson aren't selected

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        On Liverpool attack i like Mane for Sunday but that's a Son or KDB trade off.

        Depending on tomorrow Mount could become Diaz with a tweak in goal too.

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

      I'm not too confident Mendy will play. Kepa had a few appearances towards the end of last season in the league, now that Chelsea's league position is tied up I think he's likely to play (especially after Mendy started in the FA Cup final)

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Cheers.

        I've been thinking along those lines too so that's helpful.

  22. simong1
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Is taking a hit on the last week a bad idea? I'm 7 points behind in my ML. Thoughts on the best option from below?

    A) Salah > Mane
    B) Salah & Jesus > Diaz and Kane (-4)
    C) Salah & Weghorst > Diaz and Vardy (-4)

    Ramsdale
    TAA - Matip - James - Laporte - Cancelo
    Salah - Son - Kuluveaki - Saka
    Jesus

    Dubravka - Gordon - Weghorst - Kamara

  23. Mane Mane Mane
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    I’m about 40-50 points behind my ML leader, and I have a free hit still to use. I know who I’m chasing will captain Kane is it worth going without and putting a captain on a player I know he won’t have or do I just follow suit? I feel I’m too far behind so need to take massive gambles now on pretty much every player I bring in on my free hit and captain choices.

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I was 31 points behind leader going into this week using FH, I'm now in the lead by 32 with a whole host of players to play tomorrow.

      Its possible to catch up but you need to captain someone you are certain he won't, I would personally would go Vardy as a differential provided he doesn't start tomorrow

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

        Does give me a bit of promise, Is it worth bringing in Kane to not captain him incase he does haul or because I’m wanting Kane to blank just go for a completely different forward option altogether?

        1. Pep's Money Laundry
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Maybe you can go without Kane if all others all well stacked.

          A mate asked me for my opinion of his FH team as he is chasing, I really liked look of it and doesn't have Kane. His team for reference:

          Raya
          Trent, James, Alonso
          Kdb Son Diaz Mount Foden
          Vardy Toney

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

            Yeah, think I’m going to go with out Kane, got to take a gamble. Thanks for that, appreciate the help.

        2. mrelpea
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          With 40-50 points to chase, I think you need to go all out on differentials. If bringing Kane involves a hit, I’d be more inclined to do it on a high potentially high scoring differential that he doesn’t have eg Mount, James, Son etc

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

            I’m on a free hit this week so won’t cost anything. I’m thinking of just going pure differentials and hoping for the best.

            1. BUZZBOMB
              • 9 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              2years when I havent won my ML and been 2nd, Ive gone differential GW38 and then ended up finishing 3rd

            2. mrelpea
              • 7 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Even better! Just go all out for the differentials. Better to go down fighting than laying down

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

                Sorry, reply fail to previous comment

  24. Tsssst
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who are Jota owners switching him to?

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Is he not playing?

  25. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    I quite liked this depiction of a season review...

    https://twitter.com/FplRachel/status/1526962254238859265?t=eMN46stLK29OI5bkhWd9IA&s=19

  26. J to the T
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Salah and Pukki -> Son and who?
    A) Jesus (AVL)
    B) Toney (LEE)

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B, unless you get info about Jesus starting.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B unless you know Jesus plays

    3. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

      1. J to the T
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Pretty conclusive!

  27. CoracAld2831
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    My team:

    Schmeichel
    Laporte-Cancelo-TAA
    Saka-Salah-Son(c)-Mount(vc)
    Mateta-Nketiah

    Foster-Gordon-Pukki-Cash

    Please pick an option for the above team:

    A: Salah -> De Bruyne (Free)
    B: Salah -> Mane (Free)
    C: Salah, Pukki -> Maddison, Kane (-4)
    D: Salah, Pukki -> Diaz, Vardy (-4)
    E: Other, please specify?

    In case Salah is injured.

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

      C, with Mateta benched

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Salah is in the squad for Sunday.

      Klopp has said, so the call is does he start or is he benched and do you want to risk that?

      Muscle injury

      1. CoracAld2831
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I am going to wait until last 5-10 minutes until making a decision tbh.

  28. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Currently 90k. Pick one to buy:
    A) Sessegnon (nor)
    B) Robertson (WOL)
    C) Maddison (SOU)

    Captain:
    1) Kane
    2) Mount
    3) Reece

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

      C1 or C3 if chasing

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

      C1

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

    Been watching Cracker. It struck me that Robbie Coltrane (Fitz on the show) is the real-life Peter Griffin 😎

  30. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Big game, wish it was still the UEFA trophy for some continuity

    Hope the match lives up to the occasion.