With only two Gameweeks left, Fantasy Premier League managers do not have the luxury of thinking far ahead. Gameweek 37 is about grabbing the best immediate upside, cutting rotation risk and backing players who can still swing rank in a hurry.
Bukayo Saka is the standout buy for that reason. He is back to full fitness, Arsenal host Burnley at home and Burnley have conceded the highest expected goals in the league this season. That puts Saka firmly in the conversation as a genuine captaincy option for managers chasing rank. For anyone looking at the safest route into Arsenal’s attack, the winger is the clear answer.
There is also a case for moving early rather than waiting, because the fixture is as good as it gets in this stretch. Arsenal are the strongest defence in the league as well, which matters for those weighing up how many Gunners to carry into the final two weeks. The home match against Burnley carries a 59 percent clean sheet probability, while the Gameweek 38 trip to Palace still looks favourable for William Saliba, who is fully secure for minutes across both games.
Saliba is one of the best defenders to target for Gameweek 37. He combines security, clean-sheet potential and a schedule that does not suddenly turn sour. For managers who prefer to spend in defence rather than chase a premium forward, he stands out as one of the most reliable moves on the board.
Across London, Joao Pedro is the Chelsea attacker to want most. Holding him for the Spurs fixture feels sensible, even with Chelsea having an FA Cup final before that match. That final matters because it shapes the minutes picture, and the same concern is why Cole Palmer is the easiest route to Saka if managers want Chelsea cover without overcomplicating the transfer. The move is less about long-term planning and more about choosing the most usable route into a side with one of the best remaining attacking spots.
Igor Thiago is a possible replacement for Joao Pedro, but Liverpool away in Gameweek 38 is not ideal. That is the sort of detail that should matter now. With only two rounds left, the wrong hold can cost points quickly, and some managers may prefer the cleaner fixture path elsewhere.
Crystal Palace assets have also become less appealing after the Double Gameweek. They go to Brentford away in Gameweek 37 before facing Arsenal at home in Gameweek 38, and the European final remains their priority. Minutes security across the squad is questionable, which makes them harder to trust when every transfer has to work immediately. The upside is still there in places, but the margin for error is thin.
Manchester City present a different kind of decision. Nico O'Reilly missing out in midweek is not something to overreact to, because the expectation is that he was simply rested. Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku were also benched, and O'Reilly is expected to return to the starting XI. That is useful for managers who want one more City punt without reading too much into a single team sheet.
Bournemouth are another short-term play worth weighing. They are still pushing hard for Europe, they are in excellent form and Tavernier remains affordable and secure enough for minutes. Nottingham Forest in Gameweek 38 is a decent enough follow-up, but the main attraction is the current level of form and the fact that Bournemouth still have something to play for.
For differentials, Iliman Ndiaye is one of the best names on the board. Everton have a favourable home fixture against Sunderland, Ndiaye is likely on penalties and he remains owned by fewer than five percent of managers. In a week built around immediate upside rather than long-term planning, that kind of leverage can matter more than a safer but flatter pick.
The pattern is clear. Gameweek 37 is not about building for the future. It is about squeezing value out of the best fixtures, trusting secure minutes where they exist and avoiding teams whose priorities sit elsewhere. For many managers, that means Saka, Saliba, Ndiaye and the most reliable short-term holds will define the final push.
