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Tom Freeman’s Gameweek 38 team reveal + Triple Captain thoughts

24 May 2025 215 comments
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With the final Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline of 2024/25 nearing, we’re hearing from our panel of guest writers. Here, five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman talks through his Gameweek 38 team and outlines his plans for the Triple Captain chip.

So here it is, the final Gameweek of the season.

For my own team, I’m not only deliberating who to transfer in, but also who to hand the Triple Captain armband to.

Against this backdrop, I’ve got three flagged players.

In this article, I’ll reveal my current team, discuss potential transfer targets and outline my plans for captaincy.

TRIPLE CAPTAIN

Firstly, my requirements for the chip:

  • Secure minutes, with a low likelihood of rotation or an early substitution
  • A consistent performer who has at least delivered a few double-digit hauls over the season
  • Ideally a midfielder, given their increased routes to points

This immediately rules out Bukayo Saka (10.3m), who I already own, Luis Diaz (£7.5m), Kaoru Mitoma (£6.3m) and Justin Kluivert (£5.9m).

For Saka, I’m uncertain as to how Mikel Arteta will set Arsenal up on Sunday, and even if he does start, will he get 70-75 minutes with England duty on the horizon, plus Ethan Nwaneri (£4.3m) waiting in the wings? I’m not so sure.

I’ve therefore narrowed it down to two names, with a third, much riskier option, which I won’t completely rule out and will discuss later.

a) Jarrod Bowen v Ipswich Town (a)
b) Bryan Mbeumo v Wolverhampton Wanderers (a)

Averaging 87.4 and 89.8 minutes per appearance respectively, Jarrod Bowen (£7.9m) and Bryan Mbeumo (£8.3m) are both serious options with many routes to points.

West Ham United admittedly don’t score as many goals as Brentford, but Bowen’s 73% goal involvement figure under Graham Potter somewhat makes up for it. Mbeumo’s rate of 43% over the season is promising, too.

When looking at the underlying stats, there isn’t really a clear-cut winner, but what about the matchups?

MBEUMO V BOWEN: THE OPPOSITION

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  1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 9 Years
    6 months, 15 days ago

    Already done Saliba to Kerkez, options for the other FT:
    A) Eze to Bowen, start Gvardiol (ful)
    B) Sarr to Trossard, start Eze (liv)

    Currently 1.7k overall, 12 points off Top 1k

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    1. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      6 months, 15 days ago

      A easy

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    2. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      6 months, 15 days ago

      A

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  2. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 months, 15 days ago

    Which transfer would you prioritise:

    A) Milenkovic to Livramento
    B) Vardy to Evanilson (bench De Bruyne)
    C) Vardy to Welbeck (bench De Bruyne)
    D) De Bruyne to Saka (bench Vardy)

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    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 months, 15 days ago

      B

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    2. thom830g
      • 8 Years
      6 months, 15 days ago

      B

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  3. Casual crab
    • 3 Years
    6 months, 15 days ago

    On BB, would you ship Isak for -4?

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 15 days ago

      No

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  4. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    6 months, 15 days ago

    Really stuck. 1ft.

    Raya
    Kiwor Gvardiol Livra
    Salah KDB Mbuemo Rogers
    Isak Wissa Watkins

    / milenk / Sarr / Munoz

    Sarr to bowen and bench KDB?

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    1. thom830g
      • 8 Years
      6 months, 15 days ago

      Would Sarr to Bowen and bench Rogers

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      1. Mozumbus
        • 4 Years
        6 months, 15 days ago

        Good

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  5. thom830g
    • 8 Years
    6 months, 15 days ago

    A) Isak + Savinho -> Evanilson + Saka
    B) Savinho + Munoz -> kerkez + kluivert

    Team if A:
    Raya
    Burn - kiwior - Gvardiol
    Bowen - Mbuemo - m salah - Saka
    Evanilson - marmoush - Wissa

    Team if B:
    Raya
    Kerkez - burn - kiwior - Gvardiol
    Bowen - mbuemo - m salah - kluivert
    Wissa - Marmoush

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  6. BusbySwede
    • 8 Years
    6 months, 15 days ago

    1FT, 0.8 itb.
    Chasing ML-leader by 6pts.

    Raya
    Gvardiol, Livramento, Williams
    Salah, Mbuemo, Bowen, KdB
    Watkins, Marmoush, Wissa

    Areola, Sarr, Munoz, Saliba

    What option do you think gets the most points?
    A)Saliba to White/Kerkez and bench Williams
    B)KdB to Saka
    C)Marmoush to Evanilson
    D)Take a hit and make two of the options above

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  7. Ohh1454
    • 8 Years
    6 months, 15 days ago

    How was Minteh played last few games ? Worth a punt ?

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    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 months, 15 days ago

      Mitoma instead?

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  8. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    6 months, 15 days ago

    If I sell Isak and he hauls I will be gutted
    If I keep and he blanks and wellbeck/Evanilson I will be gutted
    I can't win can I?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      6 months, 15 days ago

      You can.

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      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        6 months, 15 days ago

        It will probably end in tears ...

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    2. Qaiss
      • 9 Years
      6 months, 15 days ago

      Learn to accept the outcome isn’t always in your hands

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      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        6 months, 15 days ago

        I'm trying haha 😉

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    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 months, 15 days ago

      This game is not designed to win, keep moving 😛

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  9. YoungPretender
    • 11 Years
    6 months, 15 days ago

    Would you move any of these on for Evanilson? Isak, Marmoush & Wood…

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 15 days ago

      Wait for possible news about isak...gl

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  10. Eightball
    • 5 Years
    6 months, 15 days ago

    Captain?

    A) Bowen
    B) Welbeck

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 15 days ago

      A

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    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 months, 15 days ago

      A

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  11. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    6 months, 15 days ago

    So... Isak, keep or sell for Evanilson?

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 15 days ago

      I am heading towards keeping and starting

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  12. The Red Devil
    • 10 Years
    6 months, 15 days ago

    One point gap between top 2 in mini league

    Team A

    Raya Areola
    Gvardiol Bradley Munoz livramento Konsa
    Salah Mbeumo Sarr Kdb Rogers

    Team B

    Henderson Areola
    Saliba Timber Munoz cucurella milenkovic
    Salah Mbeumo elanga Murphy Bowen

    Frontline is same for both

    A is ahead of B by 1 point both have 1 FT

    Should A just do Kdb to Bowen to cover B's biggest threat or do kdb to saka?

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    1. Abesylad
        6 months, 15 days ago

        KDB to Saka

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        1. The Red Devil
          • 10 Years
          6 months, 15 days ago

          Not block Bowen?

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      • Abesylad
          6 months, 15 days ago

          It's just my personal opinion that Saka will get more points than Bowen, although Bowen seems like a safer bet.
          Even though Bowen is in form, he rarely gets double digits.
          Go with Bowen if you're sure the rest of the team will beat his, otherwise drive the nail into the coffin with Saka

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      • Abesylad
          6 months, 15 days ago

          Do I captain Saka or Mbuemo?
          Bearing in mind Brentford put 5 past Wolves in the reverse fixture.
          I feel like these two have the greatest potential for double digit hauls.

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          1. boroie
            • 7 Years
            6 months, 15 days ago

            Saka. Wolves were a very different side in the reverse fixture.

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        • TonyHalik
          • 8 Years
          6 months, 15 days ago

          What's best AM for this GW? Currently with Frank

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        • boroie
          • 7 Years
          6 months, 15 days ago

          Are we expecting a leaked Newcastle line up?

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        • boroie
          • 7 Years
          6 months, 15 days ago

          Sarr & Isak -> Saka & Evanilson

          Worth a -4?

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          1. Abesylad
              6 months, 15 days ago

              I wouldn't transfer Isak out

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              1. boroie
                • 7 Years
                6 months, 15 days ago

                Even with doubt lingering over him? Surely safer to go with Evanilson?

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                1. Sir Matt Bugsby
                  • 6 Years
                  6 months, 14 days ago

                  Selling Isak for a hit when he has a decent home game isn't exactly safe. Imo he either starts or doesn't play, which makes your first sub important.
                  Maybe consider a single transfer without Isak?

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          2. thetonyclifton
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 months, 14 days ago

            I have Isaac and Merino and I am on bench boost. 1 FT. Which should I sub out to have best chance of 15 starters.

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            1. thetonyclifton
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              6 months, 14 days ago

              Typo....Isak :/

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          3. Patio Kev
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            6 months, 14 days ago

            “ For Saka, I’m uncertain as to how Mikel Arteta will set Arsenal up on Sunday, and even if he does start, will he get 70-75 minutes with England duty on the horizon”

            What an odd comment. Arteta couldn’t care less about Saka playing less minutes before going on England duty, his only consideration will be what is best for Arsenal.

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