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The Complete Guide to FPL Gameweek 38: Tips, captains, team news and best players

So, it all comes down to this.

Gameweek 38 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is where overall ranks are etched onto your season history page and where mini-leagues are settled.

Hits will be taken, captaincy punts will be gambled on and the occasional chip will be deployed. Or perhaps you’re doing none of these things, sitting tight while all around you opt for the all-or-nothing approach.

Whatever your strategy or moves this week, we’ve got all of our content for the upcoming Gameweek on this page to help with your transfer dilemmas and chip-related conundrums.

Don’t forget that the later-than-usual FPL deadline is at Sunday 22nd May at 14:30 BST, although it might not be a bad idea to have your moves confirmed a little before this cut-off point given the likely spike in traffic that the site will experience.

WHO ARE THE BEST FPL PLAYERS TO OWN FOR GAMEWEEK 38?




GAMEWEEK 38 TEAM AND INJURY NEWS


For more information, check out our Predicted Line-ups page and Injuries and Bans feed.

WHO IS THE BEST CAPTAIN FOR GAMEWEEK 38?


RATE MY TEAM AND POINTS PREDICTIONS


Members can check out our points projections here.

EXPERT OPINION





STATS ANALYSIS


GAMEWEEK 38 TEAM REVEALS



BEST FPL MANAGERS’ TEAMS ANALYSED



NOTES FROM GAMEWEEK 37

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  1. Muchentuchel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Leading only with 13 points. Should I take a -8 hit?

    My team:
    Schmeichel
    Robbo-TAA-James-Alonso
    Mount-Saka-Zaha-Kulu
    Weghorst-Kane-Richarlison

    moves would be Rich to Toney, Zaha to Son and Saka to Madders for -8

    His team:
    Schmeichel
    Cancelo-TAA-James-Alonso
    Sala-Saka-KDB-Coutinho
    Nketiah-Pukki

    1. Cinnamon Jackson
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Might have to. Lots of non players possibly in there. Same boat here

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Dont sell Saka. Do the other two transfers

  2. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Which is better?

    A- Digne
    B- Digne > Matip -4?

  3. OneArseneWenger32
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Any confirmed lineup leaks?

  4. Mooster©️
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Vardy or Maddison?

    1. Muchentuchel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      maddison likely to haul if he's playing imo

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

      Madd

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

    RP Appreciate any advice here. I'm 20 points behind my ML rival. Our teams:

    Mine:
    Schmeichel
    Laporte Alonso Emerson
    KDB Son Jota Maddison Bowen
    Kane Toney
    Sanchez Gelhardt Amartey Johnson

    Rival:
    Pickford
    Cancelo Robbo TAA James
    KDB Son Mount Saka
    Richarlison Nketiah
    Foster Brownhill Kelly Dobbin

    I've already done my 1 FT, bringing in Bowen for Zaha. Currently have the armband on Son, but wondering if there is a benefit in captaining Kane/KDB instead as ML rival will most likely captain Son. Any thoughts?

  6. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Chasing captain:

    A) Vardy
    B) Kane

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    2. OneArseneWenger32
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Kane but only just

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

      If rival got Kane go Vardy (c)

    4. Pablitto
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Kane

    5. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Depends on who your rival got and how many points your chasing

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

    OMG TUCHEL

    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      ?

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

        James + Alonso bench rumours

    2. Better Call Raul
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      what

    3. Dreaming of glory
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Collect 2 attention points on your way out

    4. Geriatric Unathletic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Kno...b, lol 🙂

    5. Haa-lala-land
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      What happened?

    6. dabber7
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Go on ...

  8. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    FH active

    Schmeichel
    Robbo | Cancelo | Sess
    Son | Foden | Mount | Madd | Diaz
    Toney | Kane(c)
    Foster | Chalo | Tsimi | Gelh

    gtg?

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      GTG

  9. sinbad
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    A Kane (c) & Diaz
    B Toney & Son (c)
    C Toney & Mane (c)
    Thanks guys

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

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

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A or B

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

    Still undecided, apologies:

    My team:

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

    Foster-Mateta-Gordon-Cash

    Please pick an option for the above team (managed to narrow it down to two):

    A: Salah -> Mane (Free)
    B: Salah, Pukki -> Maddison, Kane (-4)
    C: Other, please specify?

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      C) Salah to KdB

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

    Genuinely think Vardy is the best differential captain this gw, Leic gonna put a handful past Soton this gw

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

      Agree but I can't own him unless I go without son

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

    Just joined guys any team early news from anywhere? Andy just says salah deffo not starting

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

      Salah VVD bench. No Emi Martinez. Leicester full strength. Chelsea sh!%show

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

        Really? No mount then for me.

  13. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Out of maddison and barnes who would u gwt?

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

      I'm bringing in Maddison, but it's close, many people here prefer Barnes

    2. Birdman77
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Maddy

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

    Vardy or kdb capt?

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      KDB

      1. OneArseneWenger32
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Why kdb?

        1. Mozumbus
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          It's a big game

        2. cutch
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Why not?

    2. Jaok
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Thx, I'll stick with kdb

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

        Yolo

  15. andre_c
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Play:
    a) Gelhardt / Gordon
    b) Sessegnon with a -4

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  16. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    A start martinely
    B bring toney for -4 and bench martineli

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  17. Muscout
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Any Chelsea news?

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      What about Mount

    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      What does no sneaking about mean?

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

        Not been seen around

        1. Mozumbus
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Thanks

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

      Wow that’s a biggie

      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Chelsea rotation was expected

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

          Didn’t think it could be that severe tho last game at home

  18. @persecuted_by_mods
      1 year, 10 months ago

      James Martin says Alonso and James rumoured out but he's just guessing right? He's a Leicester source normally isn't he

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Samuel Martin even

        • FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Not worth it to remove them for a hit if you got cover

      2. 1-1 at Newcastle
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I can see Leicester running riot today

      3. Reggie Nainggolan
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Pick one

        A) Vardy and Richarlison
        B) Kane and Nketiah

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

          B

      4. Nightf0x
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Stay safe from chelsea get azpi or rudi surely they will play, im afraid from james if played he will haul

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

        If u had to keep one who would it be?

        Richarlison or Coutinho

        1. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          A if fit

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

        No Alonso or James apparently.

        Sam Martin on Twitter.

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

          Lol. Just after I post James in my starting 11. Would you still play home with Rudiger as back up?

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

        Here’s how we line up then

        Dubravka

        Robbo, James, Cancello

        Son (c) za-ha, KDB, Mount, Saka

        Vardy, Nketia

        (Ramsdale, Rudiger, Roberts, Richardson)

        4 ‘r’s’ on the bench.

        Good luck all

      8. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Brutal from Tuchel to not give Alonso his last game at home. Guess they really did fall out

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

          Does Tilva start mate??

          1. Scots Gooner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            No idea. Just Twitter rumours

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

          You seen some team news? Surprised he isn’t getting a start

      9. Cinnamon Jackson
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Do we reckon Pickford starts?

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

        Start Laporte or Tilva??

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

          Laporte

      11. Kantelele
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Will Nketiah start ? I'm thinking of buying Jesus but if Nketiah is sitting on the bench

      12. HD7
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Anything new about Salah playing or missing the last game?
        Thanks

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

          Bench

        2. Mozumbus
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Not starting is the news so far