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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?

The best FPL midfielders for a Double Gameweek 22 Free Hit 2

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. Casualspotted
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

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

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  2. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Sam Byram is playing CB...

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  3. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Glad I did Alonso to Sess..

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    1. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Same Here

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  4. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

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

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  5. PartyTime
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Lukaku benched as expected

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  6. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Broja??

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    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Officially the worst player I owned this season.

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  7. swanseag55
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 11 months 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

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  8. Sailboats
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Thank goodness I did Alonso > Robbo -4

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  9. Gizzachance
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Richarlson not in squad

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    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Fuxakes

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    2. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

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

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      1. Gizzachance
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

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

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  10. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    11 starters! FH 38 success!!

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    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      likewise!! good luck

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      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Good luck man!

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  11. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

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

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  12. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Ben Shite dropped.

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  13. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

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

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  14. FlockofSeagulls
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    15 starters is a nice start.

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  15. PartyTime
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Can’t trust Sam Martin with Chelsea news.

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    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Tbf he just said they had “not been seen”

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months 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

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      1. PartyTime
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 11 months 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.

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  16. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    2 players not starting on FH
    Lukaku and Zinchenko.

    Should have gone Mount and Jota/Barnes

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  17. GE
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

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

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  18. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Dubravka starts???

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  19. tryf88
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

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

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  20. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Coolio all my players start

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  21. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    No Pickford, no Foster. Huh.

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  22. MIGHTY JOE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

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

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  23. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Richarlion and alonso out for me.

    Elanga and pukki in.

    Probably should have took that -4!

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  24. Haalander
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

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

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    1. Not again Shirley
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Hope not otherwise my double City defence is screwed.

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

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

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  25. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

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

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  26. Fer Fuch's Ake
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    My Sterling punt worked well..

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Well, it's started well.

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  27. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

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

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  28. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Matty Cash and Martinelli off the bench for me 🙁

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  29. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

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

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  30. Forgetmeknot
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

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

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

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    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Fun? You new here?

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

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

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