Captain Bowen Leads Final-Day FPL Team of the Week with Strategic Picks

As the FPL season ends, strategic Free Hit picks focus on players from teams chasing Europe or battling relegation. Captain Jarrod Bowen leads the team of the week, with key selections including Bruno Fernandes, Cole Palmer, and Virgil van Dijk.

Final Day Free Hit Strategy

As the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) season concludes, many managers are considering using a Free Hit on the final day. With Arsenal and Manchester City having no stakes left, numerous teams are likely filled with their players. Additionally, teams such as Aston Villa and Manchester United, excluding Bruno Fernandes, along with others, will be focused on the season's end.

It is therefore logical to select FPL assets from clubs still competing for European qualification or to take a calculated risk on players involved in the Tottenham-West Ham relegation battle.

The team of the week is chosen based on current FPL prices, fitting within a £100m budget, simulating a Free Hit scenario.

Performance of Last Week's Team

The previous week's team scored 39 points, hindered by the captain starting on the bench, indicating a challenging gameweek.

's FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 37

Goalkeeper and Defence

Max Weiss, Burnley, £4.2m - Wolves (h)
Considering the final day fixtures, Burnley may have the strongest chance of a clean sheet. Wolves have scored only seven away goals in 18 matches this season. Weiss appears to be Burnley's new first-choice goalkeeper and could serve as a viable one-week replacement if David Raya is rested.

Adrien Truffert, Bournemouth, £4.7m - Nottingham Forest (a)
Since week 29, Truffert has accumulated 60 FPL points, the highest among defenders. He has contributed significantly with one goal and three assists, alongside bonus and defensive points. Bournemouth remains motivated, while Nottingham Forest players may be less focused.

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, £6m - Brentford (h)
Although a clean sheet against Brentford is uncertain, Van Dijk's attacking potential is notable. He leads defenders with six goals and 12 big chances this season, making him a valuable pick for potential attacking returns.

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Antonee Robinson, Fulham, £4.9m - Newcastle (h)
If Harry Wilson is again absent from Fulham's starting lineup, Robinson may assume penalty duties. Newcastle ranks as the joint second-lowest scoring away team and has no remaining objectives, enhancing Robinson's prospects for contributions at both ends.

Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United, £10.4m - Nottingham Forest (h)
Fernandes is pursuing the Premier League assist record and is expected to start, unlike several other high-value players who may be rested. His inclusion is essential for the final day.

Midfield

Crysencio Summerville, West Ham, £5.4m - Leeds (h)
Despite not scoring in six games, Summerville has demonstrated explosive potential, exemplified by a streak of four goals in four matches earlier in the season. As West Ham seeks a victory to avoid relegation, he represents an ideal final-day differential pick.

Cole Palmer, Chelsea, £10.3m - Sunderland (a)
Palmer has underperformed recently but remains a strong candidate for a final-day gamble capable of delivering a high score. His earlier hat-trick against Wolves and Chelsea's pursuit of European qualification suggest an attacking approach. His underlying statistics over the past six gameweeks include an expected goals (xG) of 1.75, the highest among Chelsea players, despite missing a penalty. He has also taken 16 shots, four more than any teammate. Motivated by his England omission, Palmer is poised for impact.

Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool, £7.1m - Brentford (h)
The match between Liverpool and Brentford could be high-scoring, with Brentford aiming for European qualification and Liverpool securing a Champions League spot. Szoboszlai has been Liverpool's top midfielder this season, registering five returns in his last five games.

Richarlison, Tottenham, £6.4m - Everton (h)
Everton holds the sixth-best away record, and Tottenham must avoid defeat to remain in the Premier League. Richarlison is Tottenham's most potent attacking threat, with one goal in his past three starts but nine shots on target, five big chances, and an xG of 1.99 during that period.

Junior Kroupi, Bournemouth, £4.6m - Nottingham Forest (a)
Kroupi has scored five goals in seven games, including the decisive goal that secured Arsenal's title. Bournemouth, aiming for a fifth-place finish, are expected to play offensively and could score multiple goals.

Forward

Jarrod Bowen (captain), West Ham, £7.7m - Leeds (h)
This may be Bowen's final appearance for West Ham, and he could conclude with a significant performance in a crucial match for survival. Although he has not scored since week 24, he has achieved two double-digit hauls due to his assist contributions.