{"id":559431,"date":"2020-07-25T08:05:28","date_gmt":"2020-07-25T12:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=559431"},"modified":"2020-07-25T08:05:28","modified_gmt":"2020-07-25T12:05:28","slug":"fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-38-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/07\/25\/fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-38-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 38+ Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 38+ is here as the longest Premier League season comes to an end. Read on to find out what is in store for FPL managers in the final Gameweek of the season.<\/p>\n<h2>Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 38+ Picks<\/h2>\n<h3>Quick Tips<\/h3>\n<p>One should concentrate on the teams that have something to play for. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/chelsea\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chelsea<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/manchester-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester United<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/leicester-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leicester City<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/wolves-club-analysis-news-fixtures\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wolverhampton Wanderers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/tottenham\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tottenham Hotspur<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/aston-villa-club-news-analysis-fixtures\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aston Villa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/watford\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watford<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/bournemouth\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bournemouth<\/a> are fighting for something this week.<\/p>\n<h3>Goalkeepers<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4b40d9ca\/Nick-Pope?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Pope<\/a> has a shot at either sharing the Golden Glove award or claiming it for himself. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burnleyexpress.net\/sport\/football\/chris-wood-says-clarets-will-be-fighting-hell-help-land-goalkeeper-nick-pope-golden-glove-2917737\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The message we got from Chris Wood<\/a> after the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/norwich-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Norwich City<\/a> game said that they will do everything they can to help Pope keep that clean sheet. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/brighton-hove-albion\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brighton &amp; Hove Albion<\/a> should not possess too much of an attacking threat and a clean sheet for Pope is quite likely.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/manchester-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester City<\/a>&#8216;s Ederson also has 15 clean sheets and has a much easier game against Norwich. Although, most FPL managers will want to pick as many attackers from the Cityzens as possible so there may not be any space for the Brazillian.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=7956236f,52061089&amp;search=Emiliano+Mart%C3%ADnez&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emiliano Mart\u00ednez<\/a> is a nice and cheap option to have this week. One has to be wary of <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/watford\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watford<\/a> though as they will be fighting for their Premier League status.<\/p>\n<h3>Defenders<\/h3>\n<p>Burnley defenders are good options this week. Their opponents have scored just two goals in three away trips since the restart. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/1ef37668\/Erik-Pieters?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Erik Pieters<\/a> is probably the best option but the other defenders are good too.<\/p>\n<p>Jarrad Branthwaite could be a great enabler this week. The youngster should start again and has a decent home fixture against Bournemouth.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/cd1acf9d\/Trent-Alexander-Arnold?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/a> got his 13th assist of the season against Chelsea. That broke his own record for most assists by a defender in a single league campaign. His opponents, Newcastle United, are missing most of their defenders this week. So, an assist is definitely possible. Andrew Robertson is also an enticing pick.<\/p>\n<p>Serge Aurier has a great match at Crystal Palace. The Eagles have lost seven on the trot whereas Spurs need to win this match to keep their Europa League hopes alive. It should be a victory for Tottenham and Aurier could get some attacking points.<\/p>\n<h3>Midfielders<\/h3>\n<p>Manchester City players are absolute must-haves this week. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b400bde0\/Raheem-Sterling?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raheem Sterling<\/a> is in great form. He is four goals away from catching Jamie Vardy in the race for the golden boot. That seems improbable but Norwich are probably the only team that could make it possible for Sterling.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin De Bruyne has 19 assists this season just one shy of catching the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/news\/sport\/2020-07-24\/premier-league-assist-stats-kevin-de-bruyne\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">all-time record set by the great Thierry Henry<\/a>. The Belgian will try his best to catch and potentially break that record.<\/p>\n<p>Riyad Mahrez and David Silva are also good options this week. David Silva is set to make his final Premier League appearance for Manchester City on Sunday. Will he make it memorable with a goal?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=507c7bdf,9227838e&amp;search=Bruno+Fernandes&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bruno Fernandes<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/8b788c01\/Anthony-Martial?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anthony Martial <\/a>could be great options this week. Despite a tough-looking fixture against Leicester City, United could profit from counter-attacks. The foxes will be going all out for victory in the race for a slot in the Champions League. That could leave the backdoor open for the red devils to hurt them as Tottenham Hotspur did so in devastating fashion in the last round.<\/p>\n<p>Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane could have a good day in Tyneside.<\/p>\n<p>Michail Antonio is in the form of his life and he could be a great asset to have against Aston Villa. It is true that the Hammers have nothing left to play for but they are in good form and could hurt the Villans.<\/p>\n<p>Son Heung-min is a decent option this week also as Spurs try to get a Europa League spot.<\/p>\n<h3>Strikers<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b66315ae\/Gabriel-Jesus?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gabriel Jesus<\/a> could have a big game. Norwich give away lots of chances against opposition forwards.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/07802f7f\/Danny-Ings?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Danny Ings<\/a> will try to catch Jamie Vardy in the golden boot race although it won&#8217;t be easy scoring twice against Sheffield United.<\/p>\n<p>Harry Kane is in great form and will be expected to score at Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4e9a0555\/Chris-Wood?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Wood<\/a> scored a spectacular goal last week and is probably the best bet from Burnley.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/a1d5bd30\/Marcus-Rashford?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marcus Rashford<\/a> and \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/58eee997\/Mason-Greenwood?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mason Greenwood<\/a> could profit if they can hit Leicester City on the counter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b561db50\/Raul-Jimenez?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/45963054\/Jamie-Vardy?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jamie Vardy<\/a> should not be ignored despite having tough-looking fixtures.<\/p>\n<h3>Fantasy Premier League Captaincy Picks<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e342ad68\/Mohamed-Salah?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mohamed Salah<\/a>, \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/e46012d4\/Kevin-De-Bruyne?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin De Bruyne<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b400bde0\/Raheem-Sterling?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raheem Sterling<\/a>, Harry Kane<\/p>\n<h3>Fantasy Premier League Top Picks<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Raheem Sterling (\u00a312.0)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/07802f7f\/Danny-Ings?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Danny Ings<\/a> (\u00a37.6)<\/li>\n<li>Mohamed Salah (\u00a312.5)<\/li>\n<li>Harry Kane (\u00a310.9)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/cd1acf9d\/Trent-Alexander-Arnold?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/a> (\u00a37.7)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4b40d9ca\/Nick-Pope?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Pope<\/a>\u00a0(\u00a35.1)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/b66315ae\/Gabriel-Jesus?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gabriel Jesus<\/a> (\u00a39.9)<\/li>\n<li>David Silva (\u00a37.5)<\/li>\n<li>Kevin De Bruyne (\u00a310.6)<\/li>\n<li>Heung-Min Son (\u00a39.7)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"7XUQjXuaSfxLl-e-RLip-g\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1257436061\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'7XUQjXuaSfxLl-e-RLip-g',sig:'WLbf26uJ7ZVrdBSjNmvCxxwrkF01m2QLfhOachYrv5E=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1257436061',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 38+ is here as the longest Premier League season comes to an end. Read on to find out what is in store for FPL managers in the final Gameweek of the season. 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