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My Gameweek 38 team reveal and top three picks for the final day

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It’s that time again.

It’s just a couple of days before what has to be my favourite day of the year, when all 20 teams play at the same time and our overall ranks and mini-leagues are ultimately decided in one frantic 90-minute period.

It’s been a good season for me personally, having joined Fantasy Football Scout as a permanent member of the team just before the start of the campaign and going on to have a finish that (hopefully!) will see me add a top 10k finish to my season history.

GAMEWEEK 38: GOALS, GOALS, GOALS?

I’m always fascinated by Gameweek 38, as medium-long term planning is no longer required and people look for ways of making one final push. Who are the one or two players that can salvage someone’s season? Is there a differential captain that can propel you up the rankings? Can we benefit from a hit that needs to be repaid instantly, or is this too big of a gamble? Add into the mix the unpredictability of Gameweek 38 that in previous seasons has seen Manchester City hit for eight by Middlesbrough, Liverpool stung by Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur pounded by Newcastle United and you have a recipe for an explosive end.

In fact, looking at the fixtures, I think there is huge potential for some hauls. Norwich v Spurs, Chelsea v Watford, Leicester City v Southampton and Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers all look like great games – and I can see big wins for the bookies’ favourites. In fact, I can see goals in every fixture, with players from Newcastle, Brentford and Crystal Palace perhaps going under the radar, despite good-looking games against Burnley, Leeds and Manchester United (!) respectively.

For me, you could fill two different squads with players and I wouldn’t be comfortable betting on which would score the points (see below). There are just so many options, but Son Heung-min (£11.2m) is the one that seems indispensable. It’s likely that if at this point you don’t have him, he will be priority number one, as he seeks to chase down Mohamed Salah (£13.1m) for the Golden Boot and faces statistically the worst defence in the league. Norwich have conceded an expected goal (xG) every 41.3 minutes and have shipped the highest number of goals in the league (79); is there a sofa big enough to hide behind if you don’t own the South Korean wizard?

POSSIBLE GAMEWEEK 38 FREE HIT SQUADS – AND TOP THREE PICKS

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  1. The Movement
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Hello guys. Winning my league by 2 points and the winner get £2k, so really wanna win this one. Who would you choose out the following pairing?

    A) Kane and Mount
    B) Kane and Kula
    C) Mane and Kula

    Thank you

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

      A since you are leading...do you have Son

      1. The Movement
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Yes I do

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

          Def A then

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

      I'd say A but don't blame me if you lose (;

    3. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    4. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I am considering A mysekf

    5. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

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

      can i see ur current line up, then we can suggest

    7. @FPL__Engineer
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

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

    Pick one from each, please

    A) Salah
    B) KDB (-4)

    1) Weghorst
    2) Nketiah (-4)

    ML rival only has B out of these four players.
    I'm chasing 27 points and I don't think he will be taking any hits.

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

      B1 and hope for the best

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

        Actually no. I think I’d go B2 - it’s just putting yourself 31 instead of 27 behind is not ideal

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

          B2 means -8 so that's a total of -35

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

        Everyone seems convinced Salah won't start or is it just due to form?

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

          Real Madrid. The others should be able to cope with Wolves.

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

            CL final is almost a week after Sundays game.
            And yeah, I they should! Hmm..

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

          It’s the start for me. I don’t see it happening based on the info we have. If you think he starts I’d definitely stick with him

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

            I have no more info than the rest, no idea if he will start..
            Sounds like B is the way to go.. thanks!

    2. sulldaddy
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B and Toney? Im not real fond of either striker TBH

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

        What can I expect from Toney? 12 points tops? They have nothing to play for while both Burnley and Arsenal needs to go for the win.

        Weghorst might not even start but all the strikers are disappointing...

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

          Someone on here wrote earlier that there is bad blood between him and Leeds ... he'll be trying.

        2. Hairy Potter
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Last home game of the season so will want to put on a show for the fans. Plus aren't Leeds poor at defending corners?

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

          This makes it even more difficult, haha.
          Will consider Toney -4 over Weghorst.
          Thanks guys.

    3. harvard
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B2

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

    I reckon I'm only asking this as I'm chasing and differentiating myself from rival as much as possible, but what's a better move?

    A) Richarlison > Kane
    B) Zaha > Mane

    30ish point gap between myself and rival, and reckon he'll best me but gotta go for it.

    He has Kane & Salah, but no Son. Will probably get Son too.

    I have Son & KDB already; we both have Zaha but not impressed with him these last couple of GWs.

    Captaicty will make the difference in the end.

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

      B 100% IMO

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

        Who would you (C) out of Son, KDB, Mane, out of curiosity? (Given situation!)

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

          Son or Mane for Cap

          I like KDB a lot but matchups are better for others.

          Good luck!

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

      I would do A - Atkinson hates Utd and it’s last game so he’ll want to go out with a bang and Zaha is on pens

    3. @persecuted_by_mods
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Be careful with zaha out, man utd are one of the worst teams in the league

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

          I know they've been bad, part of why I got him initially. Just a tad concerned about the United rest, Palace quick turnaround & poor stats!

    4. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Which one ?

      A Laporte (have Cancelo)
      B Maddison -4

      1. Angelic upstart
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        A for me.

        Depends if you're chasing or defending top of the league I guess

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

        Close call.. honestly, flip a coin (:

    5. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Ramsdale
      Trent Rudiger Cancelo
      Maddison son Kulu Zaha Saka
      Toney nikeita

      Bench: Richarlison VVD cash Guaita

      4.5m in back, 1 free transfer

      Thinking Vardy in for Richarlison and bench Zaha or nikeita? Advice welcome please?

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

      Nketiah and Kane

      Or

      Toney and Mane

      Best option?

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

        Leading and content A

        Chasing, then B

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

          Probably this

      2. No Kane No Gain
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Toney and Mane. There isn’t much in Kane and Mane but I think Toney has much more potential than Nketiah

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

      Raya ¦ Foster
      Dias* Alonso Matip
      Salah Son Bernardo Zaha*
      Kane Pukki* Nketiah
      ¦ Amartey Gordon Cash

      1.5 ITB

      Dias, Zaha -> Laporte, Mount

      Or transfer Pukki out?

    8. Ohh1454
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Is son a must for tomorrow?

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

        I’m going without so I’d have to say no

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

          And he’s definitely not a must for tomorrow. Sunday’s another question 😉

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

        I'd say there is no player that is more of a must

      3. L S P
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        there's no one answer. it completely depends on your situation.

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

      Most boring question this week

      Mount or Diaz?

      1. Jonesfromthere
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Easiest question so far. Mount

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

        Diaz

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

        pount

    10. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Does Vardy start?

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

        i think Daka

      2. Kun Tozser
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        He starts then taxi straight to the airport

    11. Bobby
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      maddison or bowen this week?

      1. Angelic upstart
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Bowen for me. West Ham will be all out to win

    12. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Any of these a priority to move out?

      A) Zaha
      B) Jota
      C) Saka

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

        Nah all should play

        1. Hairy Potter
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Thanks

    13. Angelic upstart
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Salah for mane

      Or

      Salah for mount and richa for Kane -4

      I'm equal points in my mini league

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

        Second option sounds good

      2. @persecuted_by_mods
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Just Salah to mount unless you're captaining kane

      3. blauriecon
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Who scores the most points GW38?

        Bowen, Diaz, Eriksen, James, Toney?

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

          James
          Bowen
          Diaz
          Toney
          Eriksen

      4. Bobby_Baggio
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Afternoon all. 1FT and 0.3m ITB. I'm leading by 19 points. 2nd place has no Salah or KDB but does have Son, Kulu & Kane. Salah > Son right transfer? Worth a -4 to do Cout > Eriksen?

        Schmeichel
        Cancelo - Robbo - Laporte - Matip
        Coutinho - Saka - Salah - Mount - KDB
        Nkeitah

        (Foster) - Pukki - Fofana - Mateta

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

          Cout > Maddison/Bowen makes.more sense I guess

        2. @persecuted_by_mods
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Salah son is essentially the perfect move if Salah starts on bench

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

            Salah -> Son, yes
            How about Fofana -> James/Alonso instead and bench cout?

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

              Could do and play 5 at the back? James/Alonso Vs Maddison/Bowen.

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

                Actually Maddison/Bowen might be an even better option than James/Alonso..
                Was blinded by Eriksen. Think the Chelsea lads has higher points potential.

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

                  Tuchel saying he wants to rotate is my worry though.

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

                    Alright, so..

                    Salah -> Son
                    Cout -> Maddison/Bowen
                    -4

                    Sounds good to me

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

                      Cheers

                  2. No Kane No Gain
                    • 5 Years
                    1 year, 10 months ago

                    You got a link to these tuchel words?!

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

                      Nope just rumours

        3. T88MYE
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Any invites for small cash leagues for next season?

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Ban

              1. St Pauli Walnuts
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Lighten up

            • mic_check12
              • 11 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              You can email me fplcashleague@outlook.com if you like. I’ve been running a bunch for 10 years, ben crellin plays every year and would vouch for their integrity if necessary

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

            Both ML leaders have Son, I haven’t.
            None have Pool mids, 1 have KDB.

            Salah to

            A) Son
            B) KDB
            C) Mane

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

              A

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

              If chasing kdb or mane (dependent of which your opponents don’t have)

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

              A

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

            Dias, Zaha, Pukki -> Laporte, Bowen, Toney?

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

              -4 yay
              -8 probably still yay

          4. Teomi
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Any idea would be welcome here.

            Leading ML with 13 point and doing my best season so far (8000 atm) and would love to climb a bit more.

            My dilemma is that the person behind me is having son and will most likely captain.

            Is it worth for me to take a hit or just play my game and captain Kane?

            1 ft. 0,6 itb.

            Ramsdale
            TAA Robbo James
            Kdb Mount Maddison saka kulu
            Kane nketiah

            Dubravka dier schar broja

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

              *take a hit to bring in son…

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

              Great team, who would leave that midfield?
              Maybe leave it as it is and captain KDB/Mount/Maddison

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

                Yeah, might just leave as it is

          5. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Salah to a) KDB b) mane or c) Diaz? Thanks

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

            Which is better transfer;

            A) Richarlison > Toney
            B) Gordon > Saka/Barnes

            Cheers.

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

              B, Saka

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

            Cancelo in a 4-4-2 or Mount in a 3-5-2?

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

              Mount this week i think

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

                Agreed

            2. Stranger Mings
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Mount

          8. teneighty
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            I'm not psyched about 5 at the back in GW38 but surely taking a hit and benching one of these guys will end in tears?

            Cancelo - Laporte - TAA - Matip - Alonso

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

            2nd chasing 26 points in mini league. 1st and 3rd have Son and will Captain. So I’m gonna have to captain Kane

            1FT. What other moves to do? Thinking Salah to Diaz, Cash to Alonso

            Kasper
            TAA Robbo Cancelo Laporte (cash)
            Salah Maddison Kulu Saka (Martinelli)
            Kane(C) Nketiah (Mateta)

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

            Can Zaha get something vs MU? What are your thoughts on this?
            Cheers and good luck guys!

            1. Walter White (WW)
              • 2 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Anyone can haul vs Utd even Lees- Melou

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

                Lol PT

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

              Atkinson has said himself he absolutely hates Utd and it’s last game so he’ll be trying to go out with a bang. Zaha’s on pens

          11. StellaMan
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Any tweaks to this free hit team?

            2nd in ML but whole top 7 is very tight.

            Free hit team - 3-5-2 formation
            Fab (Foster)
            James, Alonso, TTA (Tsi/Davies)
            Bowen, Maddison, KDB, Son (c), Erikson
            Kane, Toney (Geldhart)

            Best keeper? Mount and Diaz on a shortlist

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

            Sell Saka or Zaha (for Madds) ?

          13. Twigs
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Salah + Broja to Kane + Diaz for -4

            Or

            Salah to KDB?