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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. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Lukaku Zinchenko changeover to Mount Jota on FH 2 mins before deadline is going to hurt.

    FML

    1. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      *from

      Apologies for poor top post

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

        Ahh makes sense now

    2. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      How though, you got 2 starters instead of 2 bench players

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

    Went Salah to Sterling for a punt. Of course it's backfired

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

    Tuchel must missup my FH, kepa benched have olsen will come in before deadline wanted to get azpi for rudi & raya as backup instead of olsen
    Let alone james who was on my team all the time with downgrading madds to barnes

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

    No keeper here! What a season it has been..

    1. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Keepers aren’t needed this season

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

        Every single point needed if you are chasing 27

  5. fusen
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    woohoo, unlimited transfers

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

      "You can make unlimited free transfers before the Gameweek 38 deadline."

      Nice!

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

    Salah has been a waste of an FPL space the last month or so.

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

    Updated

  8. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    good luck all

  9. Wolfman180
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Just seen that Chilwell is on the bench! Surely he gets minutes otherwise what was the point

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

      Nailed in my team for next season, good to see him there knowing he'll have a full preseason

      1. Wolfman180
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Yes absolutely! He'll be the first player I put down on that first draft regardless on price. Be nice for his price to drop given his lack of minutes this season

      2. Jock Grealish
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        he's injury dogged. wouldn't bother

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

    Pick Team page gone...

  11. Nightrain_
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Torn between transferring in Alonso to block my opponent and Robbo which I can afford and I go with the former, nailbite moment with Mateta first sub lol

    what happened with Alonso ? Thought it's a proper send off to grab a goal on his last day

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

      Contract doesn't expire this year & if we can't get other LB/LWB backup he probably stays.

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

        noted, so maybe Tuchel gifting him an early break to give chance to Kenedy and maybe give minutes to Chilwell ?

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

          Protecting investment more like. Also Kenedy shop window

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

        Isn't Emerson coming back from his loan? Barca seem to be pushing for Alonso

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

          Yes but not sure if he stays either. He went on loan to play.

  12. Drexl Spivey
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Something very depressing about not being able to pick your team for next GW - always the first thing I look at.

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

      Same here, it's a strange sight and knowing after all this constant tinkering this season that you can't do anything for a while!

      1. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        More time in the sun at least. Longer walks.

  13. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Did Havertz -> Maddison. Let's see how it plays out.

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

      Don't worry, I've had Havertz since GW 30 wildcard and have been unhappy with him since. He'll probably get subbed off at 59 minutes.

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

        Yes

  14. GE
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Touchel ruins my day 🙁

    With 5 points in front of my ML I have
    Matip, Maddison and blank players, he has Robbie, Laporte and Toney..
    Yeah 🙁

  15. Louis Van Gaalstones
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Trossard staking a late claim for worst transfer of the season, where were those rumours!?

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

    Did James to TAA (-4) because of the rumours. It could still be a good move though

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

      unless Wolves sneak in a consolation goal around 89 minutes and James bang two goals

  17. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Got Toney last minute to play over Alonso, not the worst choice yeah?

  18. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Kept pukki in the end so have kulu son Kane and Pukki all in the same game better not be 0-0 🙂

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

      Probably the least likely scoreline of the GW

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

      Same!

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

    Wonderful end to a terrible season. 10 players with (c) Alonso out.

    This has been a toxic depressing season. Glad it’s over and a few months off

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

      VC?

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

        Bowen

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Even the best have bad seasons don't worry 🙂

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        It's true, we do.

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

        Agree

    3. noissimbus
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 10 months ago

      That's a lot out. You took some punts that didn't start?

    4. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      It’s a bad choice tbh, you should have know the risks.

    5. Forgetmeknot
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      10!? Blimey I thought mine was bad with 5, who are you missing?

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

        I think he means he’s fielding 10 in total and one of those who are missing is Alonso (C)

        1. noissimbus
          • 1 Year
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Somewhat relieved to hear.. at least Bowen VC is an interesting differential.

        2. Forgetmeknot
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Ha yes, good point think your right

    6. Brehmeren
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Your link says Kane C

    7. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      You captained Kane

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

    I am genuinely terrified of not owning Reece James this gw because nearly all my mini league rivals have him and Watford are particularly terrible on their left side

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

      Not sure they're that much better on the right side either!

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

      Hopefully a 1 pointer

  21. Shultan
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Top 4 Son (C)...5th gone for Kane
    Imagine a Son blank & Kane hatty!

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

      Oh yes please!

  22. keefy59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Just logged on
    How did everyone get on with the last day line up lottery ?
    I've lost Alonso & Richarlison with Dewsbury-Hall & Gordon coming in if subbed on otherwise Cash for minus points !

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

      Alonso and Salah benched for me. Joao Pedro and Holgate await....

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

      Got rid of James due to rumours. It was for Sess, so not the end of world.

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

      Full 11 start. A rarity.

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

    Son 171%

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Ouch, Diaz(c)

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

        Kane capper here.

    2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Sheeeeeep

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

      I've gone with KDB

  24. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Alonso not in squad is a shocker, expected 1 point cameo

  25. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    City vs Liverpool
    Burnley vs Leeds
    Son vs Salah
    What a day!
    I have 11 players starting but for -8…
    Well as I am 350k it doesn’t matter anyway…

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

    Anyone want to predict my ML outcome?

    My rival's unique players: Cancelo, Robbo, TAA, James, Mount, Saka & Nketiah
    My unique players: Schmeichel, Matip, Emerson, Laporte, KDB, Jota, Maddison & Toney

    We both have Son(c), Kane and Bowen. He has no keeper (pickford & foster both not playing) but he has a 20 point lead.

    Do I have a shot at catching him?

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

      Easy win for rival

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

      Possible but you should have captained someone else.

      Of course if Son hauls you're in the points too.

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

        I was close to captaining KDB but I still really think Son will haul this week, and it would have been worse to lose ground from captaining someone else as I was pretty sure my rival would captain Son.

    3. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      hou have good players great potential! Not easy, but definitely doable

    4. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      There is always hope for next season

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

    Come on Saka and Martinelli

  28. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Havertz and Vardy are good differentials for me. I hooe they smash it!

    1. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      *hope

  29. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Darn, didn’t think T.Silva would start so started Laporte, had Silva starting all week with Laporte on the bench as I have Cancelo

  30. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Am I safe?

    Davies, Elanga, Pukki, Kdb, Son(C) 39 pt lead
    James, Saka, Kane (C), Gelhardt, Son

    I think it could get close if James and Kane explode with minimal Son output.

    Hope for a KDB masterclass!

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      no

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

        lovely news lol.

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

      James and Saka can ruin it for you but probably unlikely