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

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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?

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SCOUT PICKS – FINAL SELECTION: Spurs triple-up but no Salah or De Bruyne

Vardy on target again as Man Utd's defensive issues continue in Gameweek 8 2

SCOUT SQUAD: The Scout Squad’s best players for FPL Gameweek 38

Three FPL differentials to consider for Gameweek 38

SPOT THE DIFFERENTIAL: Three FPL differentials to consider for Gameweek 38

GAMEWEEK 38 TEAM AND INJURY NEWS

Rotation carnage, Norwich down, Weghorst on pens? Saturday's FPL review 11

TEAM NEWS: FPL Gameweek 38 predicted line-ups, 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?

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 38?

CAPTAIN SENSIBLE: Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 38?

RATE MY TEAM AND POINTS PREDICTIONS

FPL Rate My Team surgery with five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman 14

RMT: FPL Rate My Team surgery with five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman

Members can check out our points projections here.

EXPERT OPINION

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SIMON MARCH: Why we shouldn’t rush to change the rules of FPL

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FPL Q&A: Best Gameweek 38 picks, Salah, and what to do with Arsenal and Villa assets

FPL team news: Live updates of Gameweek 28 injury updates

THE EYE TEST: Opposition weaknesses that Liverpool and Chelsea players can exploit in Gameweek 38

The lessons learned from a taxing FPL season 1

LATERISER: The lessons learned from a taxing FPL season

STATS ANALYSIS

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GAMEWEEK 38: Is the last day of the Premier League season a goal-fest?

GAMEWEEK 38 TEAM REVEALS

Mark Sutherns’ FPL Gameweek 38 preview and transfer plans

MARK SUTHERNS AND LUKE WILLIAMS: FPL Gameweek 38 preview and transfer plans

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

BEST FPL MANAGERS’ TEAMS ANALYSED

FPL TOP 10K: How many managers used the Free Hit in Gameweek 37?

Meet the Manager: 2x top 1k FPL manager looks ahead to Gameweek 38

MEET THE MANAGER: 2x top 1k FPL manager previews Gameweek 38

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THE GREAT AND THE GOOD: Learning from ‘The Great and The Good’ FPL managers ahead of Gameweek 38

NOTES FROM GAMEWEEK 37

USEFUL TOOLS AND LINKS

READ MORE FPL CONTENT FROM THE FANTASY COMMUNITY HERE

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  1. bitars
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Captain Son or Kane?

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    1. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Son.

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    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Son!

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    3. European Bob
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Son?

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  2. klopptimusprime
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Last decision locked in.

    Enjoy tonight guys

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  3. Barnabus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

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

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  4. lewis274
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    is alonso actually out??? someone send source please

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    1. Nightf0x
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Sam martin suggesting alsonso james on the bench

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      1. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        Is he a reliable source?

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        1. Yozzer
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 2 days ago

          Very, usually

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        2. Avery
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 2 days ago

          He’s a Leicester Not necessarily a Chelsea guy

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        3. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 days ago

          I believe so, but mainly for Leicester leaks

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      2. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

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

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  5. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Hit for Alonso or James to Matip???

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    1. TanN
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      No! Chelsea have better fixtures

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        Lol.

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      2. Ron_Swanson
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        Fixtures?!

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        1. TanN
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 days 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 🙁

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    2. Salan
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Yes, do it quickly

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  6. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

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

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

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

      A few surprises there.

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      1. Tasty Jerk
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

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

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    2. Hakuna Mateta
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Looks more like a Palace X

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    3. Crystal Alice
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      plus Guehi

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  7. TanN
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Saka -> Maddison (-4)??

    Quick please...

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    1. Birdman77
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      No

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  8. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 days 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.

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    1. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      roughly 1000/1

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      1. FER FUSCH AKE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        Doing it then. Balls out.

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    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Statistically just over 1000/1

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    3. Alan The Llama
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

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

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    4. SteJ
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      80-1 on Paddy

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    5. N1ceguyEdd1e
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

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

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  9. andre_c
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Pukki > Toney -4?

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  10. tokara
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Any Diazzzzz

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    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Got Diaz if this is what you wanted to ask?

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      1. tokara
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        Sorry i want know if he starts

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        1. Mozumbus
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 2 days ago

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

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  11. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

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

    Incase kepa didnt start

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  12. bring_on _the_fantasy
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Captain? Solid choice!

    A) Kane
    B) Son
    C) KDB

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    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      B

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    2. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      B

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  13. Muscout
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Captain Toney or Maddison if chasing?

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    1. Isboo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Mads

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  14. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Pages going mega fast.

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  15. mdm
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Any Richa rumors?

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    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Supposedly won't be involved today

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        😮

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  16. Traction Engine Foot
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    A Kane
    B Nketiah +4 points

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    1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      A

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  17. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

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

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  18. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Anyone panicking yet?

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    1. Monklane
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Since week 1

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    2. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

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

      So, yeah 😀

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    3. The Mentaculus
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      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

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

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  19. Hullesian
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Do I start with Nketiah or Dier?

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    1. TanN
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Dier maybmaybe

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  20. artvandelay316
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Is Alonso confirmed out?

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    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

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

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  21. Kantelele
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Nketiah start ?

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  22. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 days 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?

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  23. as33
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Watkins or Mount to start?

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    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Mount

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  24. highsguy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Toney vs G Jesus

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    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Jesus if can afford it

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  25. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Already on -4…

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

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  26. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Start Pukki or Laporte???

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    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Have Cancelo

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      1. TanN
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

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

        Roll the dice mate

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  27. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Who is a better pick - Toney or Pukki?

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    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Toney

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    2. phoenixfromtheflames
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Toney

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  28. Casualspotted
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Weghorst to Toney for a hit done

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  29. cutch
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 days 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.

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  30. mdm
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Richa starting?

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    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Doubt it

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