FPL Gameweek 37-team-news: Haaland captain or Watkins differential?

Gameweek 37 brings a full Sunday slate with 10 fixtures, and the title race is effectively over. But for FPL managers, there are still rank battles to win. The headline fixture is Man City hosting Aston Villa, which pits the league's top scorer against a forward in form. Here is your team news guide for the weekend.

The fixtures table

All 10 matches kick off at the same time on Sunday, May 23. No staggered kickoffs means no bench-boost shenanigans, but it does force hard decisions on captaincy.

Home	Away	Venue
Bournemouth	Chelsea	Vitality Stadium
Brighton	Liverpool	Amex Stadium
Everton	Arsenal	Hill Dickinson Stadium
Fulham	Coventry City	Craven Cottage
Leeds	Sunderland	Elland Road
Man City	Aston Villa	Etihad Stadium
Nott'm Forest	Ipswich Town	City Ground
Newcastle	Crystal Palace	St. James' Park
Spurs	Man Utd	Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Brentford	Hull City	Brentford Community Stadium

Captain picks (3 ranked)

1. Erling Haaland (FWD, 15.5m, 74.8% owned)

Haaland has 27 goals and 8 assists this season, totalling 239 FPL points. He is the most-owned player in the game for a reason. Man City are second in the table with 78 points and face an Aston Villa side that finished fourth but conceded 49 goals across the season. Haaland's expected goals of 25.50 align almost perfectly with his actual output. He is the safe captaincy choice, and in a single-kickoff gameweek, safety has value.

2. Ollie Watkins (FWD, 8.0m, 12.5% owned)

Watkins has 16 goals and 3 assists in 37 appearances. His 167 total points come from an expected goals figure of 15.40, meaning he has slightly overperformed. But here is the angle: Aston Villa travel to the Etihad with nothing to lose. They finished fourth with 65 points and have shown they can score against anyone. Watkins is a differential captain pick at 12.5% ownership. If you need to make up ground, he is your swing.

3. Bruno Fernandes (MID, 12.0m, 48.7% owned)

Man Utd travel to Spurs in a match that pits third against 17th. Fernandes has 9 goals and 24 assists for 235 total points. His expected assists of 12.28 understate his creative output. Spurs have conceded 57 goals this season, the joint-worst defensive record in the top half. Fernandes is a strong third option if you want to avoid the Haaland-Watkins debate entirely.

Players to bring in (4-5)

Cole Palmer (MID, 7.0m, Chelsea)

Palmer has 10 goals and 1 assist in 26 appearances, totalling 157 points. Chelsea travel to Bournemouth, who have drawn 18 matches this season -- the most in the league. That suggests a tight game, but Palmer has been Chelsea's most reliable attacking outlet. At 7.0m, he is priced for a midfielder who delivers.

Morgan Rogers (MID, 7.5m, Aston Villa)

Rogers has 10 goals and 6 assists in 37 games for 169 points. He is 29.9% owned, which is high but not prohibitive. Against Man City, Villa will need to counter-attack, and Rogers is the player who links midfield to attack. His expected goals of 6.84 suggest he has overperformed, but the volume of chances is real.

Bryan Mbeumo (MID, 8.0m, Man Utd)

Mbeumo has 11 goals and 3 assists for Man Utd, totalling 148 points. He faces Spurs, who have been defensively fragile. Mbeumo's expected goals of 11.98 show he has been roughly where expected. At 18.2% ownership, he offers a balance of pedigree and differential.

Gabriel (DEF, 8.0m, Arsenal)

Arsenal travel to Everton having already won the title. Gabriel has 3 goals and 5 assists for 209 points, with 18 clean sheets. Everton have scored 47 goals this season and conceded 50. An Arsenal clean sheet is not guaranteed, but Gabriel's attacking threat from set pieces adds upside. He is 26.2% owned.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (FWD, 6.0m, Leeds)

Calvert-Lewin has 14 goals and 2 assists for Leeds, totalling 142 points. He faces Sunderland at Elland Road. Sunderland finished seventh with 54 points and have been solid, but Calvert-Lewin's expected goals of 15.57 show he has been unfortunate not to score more. At 6.0m, he is a budget enabler who can haul.

Players to move on (2-3)

James Garner (MID, 6.0m, Everton)

Garner has 2 goals and 7 assists for 159 points, but he is flagged with a groin injury and has a 0% chance of playing. Everton face Arsenal at home. Even if fit, Garner would be a tough sell against the champions. Move him on.

Hugo Ekitike (FWD, 7.5m, Liverpool)

Ekitike has 11 goals and 4 assists in 28 appearances for 125 points, but he is flagged with an Achilles injury and has an unknown return date. Liverpool travel to Brighton without their primary striker. He needs to go.

Jurrien Timber (DEF, 6.5m, Arsenal)

Timber has 3 goals and 6 assists for 149 points, but he is flagged with a groin injury and is expected back after Gameweek 37. Arsenal have already won the league and may rotate. Timber is a hold for the final gameweek, not this one.

The differential

Antoine Semenyo (MID, 8.5m, Man City) has 17 goals and 6 assists for 202 points. He is classified as a midfielder but has played as a forward for Man City. His expected goals of 11.10 show significant overperformance, but when you play for the league's second-best attack, that is sustainable. At 22.6% ownership, he is not a secret, but he is still under-owned for a player with his output.

Semenyo faces Aston Villa, who conceded 49 goals. If you want to triple up on Man City attack alongside Haaland and Rayan Cherki (4 goals, 12 assists), Semenyo is the third piece.

Key takeaways

• Haaland is the safe captaincy pick with 27 goals and a home fixture against Villa.
• Watkins offers differential value at 12.5% ownership with 16 goals.
• Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers are the best midfield additions for Gameweek 37.
• James Garner, Hugo Ekitike, and Jurrien Timber are all injured and should be sold.
• Antoine Semenyo is the standout differential at 22.6% ownership with 17 goals.

FAQ

Who should I captain in FPL Gameweek 37?

Erling Haaland is the top pick. He has 27 goals this season and faces Aston Villa at home. Ollie Watkins is the differential option at 12.5% ownership.

Which players are injured for Gameweek 37?

James Garner (groin), Hugo Ekitike (Achilles), and Jurrien Timber (groin) are all confirmed out. William Saliba (back) also has an unknown return date.

Is Cole Palmer a good transfer for Gameweek 37?

Yes. Palmer has 10 goals in 26 appearances and faces Bournemouth, who have drawn 18 matches this season. At 7.0m, he offers value.

Should I sell Erling Haaland for Gameweek 37?

No. Haaland is the most-owned player at 74.8% and has a favourable home fixture against Aston Villa. Selling him would be a rank gamble with little upside.