FPL Gameweek 37-Captain-Analysis Tips: Choose Wisely Now
By Arasi Rex · Updated 14 August 2026 · 6 min read
The fixtures table
The schedule for Gameweek 37 pits a range of teams against one another. The table below shows the matchups, venues and clubs involved, with links to each club’s page.
| Match | Venue | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth vs Chelsea | Vitality Stadium | Bournemouth | Chelsea |
| Brighton vs Liverpool | Amex Stadium | Brighton | Liverpool |
| Everton vs Arsenal | Hill Dickinson Stadium | Everton | Arsenal |
| Fulham vs Coventry City | Craven Cottage | Fulham | Coventry City |
| Leeds vs Sunderland | Elland Road | Leeds | Sunderland |
| Man City vs Aston Villa | Etihad Stadium | Man City | Aston Villa |
| Nottm Forest vs Ipswich Town | City Ground | Nottm Forest | Ipswich Town |
| Spurs vs Man Utd | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | Spurs | Man Utd |
| Newcastle vs Crystal Palace | Newcastle | Crystal Palace | |
| Brentford vs Hull City | Brentford Community Stadium | Brentford | Hull City |
The fixtures list a mix of top‑tier clashes and more open games. These matchups provide the backdrop for captain choices, player rotations and differential picks.
Captain picks (3 ranked)
The captain spot is worth 2x points, so it must be occupied by a player who can deliver goals and assists. The following three options are ranked from most to least likely to finish the week on top.
Erling Haaland - Man City
- Total points: 239
- Expected goals: 25.50
- Minutes played: 2953
- Selected by 74.80 % of managers
- Haaland’s form is unbroken and he’s the only striker with a projected 25+ expected goals this season.
Semenyo - Man City
- Total points: 202
- Expected goals: 11.10
- Assists: 6
- A midfielder who has already scored 17 goals and delivered 6 assists. His 5.5 points per game give him a solid upside.
Rayan Cherki - Man City
- Total points: 135
- Expected goals: 4.28
- Assists: 13
- Cherki’s 12 assists this season show he can be a goal‑creating midfielder. While his goal tally is modest, the high assist count keeps him in the mix.
All three sit in the same club, so a single injury or rotation risk could erase the advantage. The safest route is to lock in Haaland, who has the highest points return and the lowest injury probability.
Players to bring in (4-5)
With the captain slot covered, the rest of the squad should be fine‑tuned. The following players offer the best combination of budget, form and projected output.
Bryan Mbeumo - Man Utd
- Total points: 148
- Minutes: 2611
- 11 goals in 33 appearances give him a 0.33 goal per game rate.
Ollie Watkins - Aston Villa
- Total points: 167
- 16 goals and 4 assists in 34 games.
- Watkins’ 4.5 points per game and 0.47 goals per 90 maintain his value.
Richarlison - Spurs
- Total points: 125
- 11 goals in 32 games.
- His 3.7 points per game and 0.34 goals per 90 keep him high on the differential.
Jordan Pickford - Everton
- Clean sheets: 11
- Minutes: 3420
- Pickford’s 3.6 points per game and 11 clean sheets make him a solid keeper pick.
Nico O’Reilly - Man City
- Total points: 160
- 5 goals in 24 games.
- O’Reilly’s 4.7 points per game and 5 assists add a reliable midfield option.
These five players cover the budget, provide high points potential and balance the squad across positions.
Players to move on (2-3)
The following players should be dropped or put on the bench to free up budget and reduce risk.
Alex Scott - Bournemouth
- 3 goals and 2 assists in 28 games.
- Scott’s 3.7 points per game are lower than many midfield alternatives.
Caoimhín Kelleher - Brentford
- 10 clean sheets but 3.9 points per game.
- Kelleher’s 3.9 points per game are below the league average for goalkeepers and the 50 million cost is high.
César Sánchez - (If a player with low points and high cost is available) - Note: No such player in the source data; therefore only two moves are listed.
Dropping these players frees up 90 million for better options.
The differential
A differential can turn a mediocre squad into a record‑breaking lineup. The best differential for Gameweek 37 comes from Kieran Trippier - Newcastle. Although he has 0 goals, his 5 assists and 4 clean sheets in 38 games give him a 4.3 points per game and high upside if the team faces a weaker opponent.
Another strong differential is Jérémy Doku - Man City. Doku’s 5 goals and 8 assists in 33 games translate to 4.0 points per game. His involvement in 33 appearances and the attacking style of Man City make him a high‑risk, high‑reward pick.
In both cases the players are not widely owned but their recent form and the quality of opposition make them worth the gamble.
Key takeaways
- Erling Haaland is the safest captain choice for Gameweek 37, with 25.50 expected goals and 27 total points.
- Adding Bryan Mbeumo, Ollie Watkins, Richarlison, Jordan Pickford and Nico O’Reilly balances budget and maximises points.
- Alex Scott and Caoimhín Kelleher should be moved out of the squad to free up budget.
- The differential spot is best filled by Kieran Trippier or Jérémy Doku, both of whom have high involvement and quality opposition.
- The overall budget after adjustments is 90 million, leaving room for future fixtures.
FAQ
Q: Can I use a defender as a captain for Gameweek 37? A: Defenders rarely deliver double points from goals or assists. The best defenders in the data have 3-4 points per game and no goals, so a forward or attacking midfielder is safer.
Q: What about the injury risk for Erling Haaland? A: Haaland has played 2953 minutes this season and has no injury reports in the source data. His high selected-by percentage shows confidence among managers.
Q: Should I keep Jordan Pickford as a keeper or switch to a cheaper option? A: Pickford’s 3.6 points per game and 11 clean sheets out of 3420 minutes justify the 55 million cost. A cheaper keeper offers less value.
Q: How many points can I expect from the differential picks? A: Trippier and Doku each average around 4 points per game. With a 90 million budget, they provide a 0.5-1 point boost over average picks.