The final Premier League Gameweek is here, and we have come up with our Best FPL Tips for This Week. Gameweek 38 of the Fantasy Premier League season is always unpredictable, making smart planning and late decisions more important than ever. With clubs still fighting for European places, survival, and strong finishes, GW38 presents huge opportunities for managers willing to stay alert and make calculated moves. Final-day fixtures often produce goals, rotation surprises, and unexpected fantasy heroes, meaning even small decisions can have a major impact on overall rank and mini-league outcomes. From captaincy choices to differentials and transfer strategy, the right approach this week could be the perfect way to finish the 2025–26 FPL season strongly.
If you're in a good place ranking wise in Fantasy Premier League, go for a safe and practical approach this week
If you're happy with your current FPL ranking so far and the main priority is to make sure that is to maintain that ranking or not have it massively drop down, then our top suggestion is to go for a safe and practical team selection in Gameweek 38 that's filled with the top FPL performers this season along with players who have the best fixtures. This minimizes risk and increases chances of success.
If you're not happy with your FPL ranking and still looking to finish the season on a high, then go for a high-risk high-reward playing style in Gameweek 38
On the opposite side, If you're disappointed with your current FPL ranking and willing to do anything to somehow reach another level in terms of rankings, then we suggest you go for a bold team selection this Gameweek which is filled with lots of differentials. Additionally, make sure the captain is a differential as well. Finally, use your chips if any are remaining.
Be wary of rotation from sides who don't have important fixtures, especially Arsenal
Although certain fixtures will be extremely important for multiple teams for multiple reasons such as European qualification and avoiding relegation, there'll also be a bunch of games with no significance for certain teams. Such teams could be heavily rotated by the manager, with the most possible example being Arsenal, who have already clinched the league. Thus, make sure to look at the fixtures properly and then make the player decisions.
Erling Haaland and Bruno Fernandes look like the best FPL captains this week
As it is the final Gameweek, if you're not someone who wants to go for a massive risk and instead just have a straightforward captaincy pick in FPL this week who can almost assure great returns, then the best options are Erling Haaland and Bruno Fernandes. The Norwegian will have the home advantage when City face Villa, while the Man Utd captain will be more motivated than ever for the Brighton game to break the all-time assist record. Both are attractive captaincy picks.
An attack-minded formation might be ideal for Gameweek 38 to earn an optimum score
The main aim of the final Gameweek should be to score as many points as possible, and if you look at the fixtures, a lot of the games looks like it has tons of goals written over it. Thus, our suggestion is to go for a back-3 formation and combine it with 5 in midfield or 3 in attack for an attack-minded team which looks to be the best bet when it comes to scoring high in Gameweek 38.
Final words
As the curtain closes on another dramatic Premier League and Fantasy Premier League campaign, Gameweek 38 offers one final opportunity to gain an edge and end the season on a high. Staying updated with injury news, predicted lineups, and team motivation levels will be crucial before confirming transfers and captain selections. Managers chasing rank may benefit from aggressive differential moves, while those protecting leads might prefer safer, highly-owned options. Final-day football regularly delivers surprises and high-scoring matches, so flexibility and smart decision-making could prove decisive in determining how successfully the 2025–26 FPL season comes to an end.
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