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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

USEFUL TOOLS AND LINKS

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

    Captain Son or Kane?

    1. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Son.

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

      Son!

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

      Son?

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

    Last decision locked in.

    Enjoy tonight guys

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

    A) play Alonso
    B) play Amartey, bench Alonso
    C) Alonso > Matip for -4

  4. lewis274
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    is alonso actually out??? someone send source please

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

      Sam martin suggesting alsonso james on the bench

      1. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Is he a reliable source?

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

          Very, usually

        2. Avery
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          He’s a Leicester Not necessarily a Chelsea guy

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

          I believe so, but mainly for Leicester leaks

      2. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        His comment might suggest bench, but seems too cryptic to actually pin to a definite, bloody annoying really.

  5. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Hit for Alonso or James to Matip???

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

      No! Chelsea have better fixtures

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

        Lol.

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

        Fixtures?!

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

          Chelsea have the better final game and I didn't realise Alonso was out (but late to the last minute FPL party) so do Alonso to Matip

          Now!

          Sorry 🙁

    2. Salan
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes, do it quickly

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

    Palace XI:
    Guaita, Clyne, Ward, Andersen, Mitchell; Hughes, Gallagher, Rak-S, Edouard, Zaha

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

      I knew Guaita would be back after sitting out my BB37.

      A few surprises there.

      1. Tasty Jerk
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Rak-Sakyi amazing prospect, excited to see him play today

    2. 99Redbaboons
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Looks more like a Palace X

    3. Crystal Alice
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      plus Guehi

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

    Saka -> Maddison (-4)??

    Quick please...

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

      No

  8. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    What's the probability of winning a bet where I place an over 2.5 goals for all the games in the PL today.

    1. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      roughly 1000/1

      1. FER FUSCH AKE
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Doing it then. Balls out.

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

      Statistically just over 1000/1

    3. Alan The Llama
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      What are the odds? The likelihood is just less than that. Not a bad bet though.

    4. SteJ
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      80-1 on Paddy

    5. N1ceguyEdd1e
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Be between 110 - 120 to 1 on today's PL games... go for it

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

    Pukki > Toney -4?

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

    Any Diazzzzz

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

      Got Diaz if this is what you wanted to ask?

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

        Sorry i want know if he starts

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

          What we know so far Salah might be benched, which is positive

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

    A) kepa azpi & raya as backup
    B) kepa rudi & olsen/gunn/begovic

    Incase kepa didnt start

  12. bring_on _the_fantasy
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Captain? Solid choice!

    A) Kane
    B) Son
    C) KDB

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

      B

    2. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

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

    Captain Toney or Maddison if chasing?

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

      Mads

  14. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Pages going mega fast.

  15. mdm
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Any Richa rumors?

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

      Supposedly won't be involved today

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

        😮

  16. Traction Engine Foot
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    A Kane
    B Nketiah +4 points

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

      A

  17. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    If you've made your transfers remember to update fpl page constantly for carnage guys (joke, don't do that)

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

    Anyone panicking yet?

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

      Since week 1

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

      5 Spurs out with squirts
      Alonso and James benched
      Salah and VVD benched

      So, yeah 😀

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

      A little! Think I'm done now. Got Maddi instead of Mount & benched James for Gelhardt

  19. Hullesian
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Do I start with Nketiah or Dier?

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

      Dier maybmaybe

  20. artvandelay316
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Is Alonso confirmed out?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A Leicester itk mentioned there are rumours of that, i think he starts.

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

    Nketiah start ?

  22. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Top 3K atm

    Schmeicel
    James Alonso TAA Matip Cancelo
    Son(C) Mount KDB Saka
    Nketiah
    Foster Gordon Pukki Dennis

    Concerned for rotations, worth a - 4 hit for Dennis to Toney?

  23. as33
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Watkins or Mount to start?

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

      Mount

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

    Toney vs G Jesus

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

      Jesus if can afford it

  25. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Already on -4…

    Take another hit to move James on (bench is Ramsey, KDH etc ) given the rumours?

  26. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Start Pukki or Laporte???

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

      Have Cancelo

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

        othink you have to start Laporte here but a 2 pointer is a definite possibility.

        Roll the dice mate

  27. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who is a better pick - Toney or Pukki?

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

      Toney

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

      Toney

  28. Casualspotted
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Weghorst to Toney for a hit done

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

    Just made my transfers and saved lineup. I've got Alonso starting and a bench of only KDH and Cash. But I don't feel like taking more hits (altready on a -4).

    Good luck everyone.

  30. mdm
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Richa starting?

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

      Doubt it