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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

READ MORE FPL CONTENT FROM THE FANTASY COMMUNITY HERE

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

    Thought Silva wont start and i took hit and bench him ffs

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

    Sam Byram is playing CB...

  3. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Glad I did Alonso to Sess..

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Same Here

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

    No Foster for any Martinez owners.
    Think that's just my rival but eh...

  5. PartyTime
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Lukaku benched as expected

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

    Broja??

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Officially the worst player I owned this season.

  7. swanseag55
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Like a doughnut I’ve missed the deadline. On hols in Cyprus and knew kick offs were 6pm here but just didn’t clock the deadline. It’s not as if I wasn’t thinking FPL , I have been thinking the last few hours about it but then deadline missed by 10 mins. Wanted to bring Mount in and Captain for Salah but think got Salah captain who won’t play lol oh well

  8. Sailboats
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Thank goodness I did Alonso > Robbo -4

  9. Gizzachance
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Richarlson not in squad

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Fuxakes

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

      Transferred him out for Jesus last min. Happy with that!

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

        Trans him out for Kane
        Was between rich an Watkins, at least Watkins starts

  10. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    11 starters! FH 38 success!!

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      likewise!! good luck

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        Good luck man!

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

    Ffs… Alonso and Richarlison out for me, Martinelli and Gordon my subs…

  12. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Ben Shite dropped.

  13. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    No Richarlison in squad and my bench replacement Broja also not in squad

  14. FlockofSeagulls
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    15 starters is a nice start.

  15. PartyTime
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Can’t trust Sam Martin with Chelsea news.

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Tbf he just said they had “not been seen”

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Apparently... I benched Reece for Gelhardt. My other 10 all starting so his points stay on the bench. Don't usually go for rumour-fuelled last min tinkering but thought it was worthwhile this time

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

        Oof, sorry man. I also benched James but then there was another leak from Andy. Gun to head, just couldn’t risk James hauling on my bench after the latest rumour.

  16. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    2 players not starting on FH
    Lukaku and Zinchenko.

    Should have gone Mount and Jota/Barnes

  17. GE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    No Alonso, Richarlison or Gordon, I’m done 🙁
    Should have listened to the rumours and do Alonso -> Robbie instead of Zaha -> Maddison 🙁

  18. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Dubravka starts???

  19. tryf88
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    One last f*** gift from Tuchel to all Alonso players in this years fpl...

  20. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Coolio all my players start

  21. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    No Pickford, no Foster. Huh.

  22. MIGHTY JOE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Saka & Nketiah to rip up that Everton side!!!

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

    Richarlion and alonso out for me.

    Elanga and pukki in.

    Probably should have took that -4!

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

    Why have I a feeling I’m going to regret Watkins to Toney

    1. Not again Shirley
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Hope not otherwise my double City defence is screwed.

      1. Haalander
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        Same as that that’s why I took him out even though I’m a little nervous for city keeping a cleanie today

  25. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Alonso out. Wonder who my first sub is. Cash or Holgate. Not great either way.

  26. Fer Fuch's Ake
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    My Sterling punt worked well..

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

      Well, it's started well.

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

    If I had couple of more minutes I would have done Matip>James. Lets see if Joel is blessing in disguise.

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

    Matty Cash and Martinelli off the bench for me 🙁

  29. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Having the mortgage on Reece James goal. Never seen anything more certain in my life.

  30. Forgetmeknot
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    5 of my 15 players not starting doesn’t bode well!

    All that can be done is done, now time to have fun!

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Fun? You new here?

      1. Haalander
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        Obviously!! I’d be jumping out the window of five didn’t start