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The best FPL midfielders for a Double Gameweek 37 Free Hit

Five Premier League teams will play twice in Double Gameweek 37 and we’ll be running down a position-by-position guide to the pick of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) options in each category, whether you’re using a Free Hit or even just the usual free transfers.

You can read a rundown of the stand-out goalkeepers here, with the defenders and forwards to follow later this week.

All stats from this article are from our Premium Members Area.

Wilfried Zaha

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The brilliant form of Wilfried Zaha (£6.9m) is coming at just the right time for Free Hitters. In fact, Zaha’s last seven away outings have seen him score six times.

It makes the trips to Aston Villa and Everton look attractive, especially considering the 29-year-old is on penalty duty. Already having his best goal-scoring season, Zaha has three matches to provide the 15 points that would also make it his finest FPL campaign.

Son Heung-min

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At Spurs, Son Heung-min (£11.0m) continues his phenomenal form. The goal at Anfield made it nine from his last seven appearances, averaging 11.43 points per match. Such relentless numbers could see him overtake Mohamed Salah (£13.3m) to win this season’s Golden Boot, as his 20th strike now puts him just two behind.

By hosting a side fighting relegation, Son is a fine example of why Free Hit managers shouldn’t be blinded by players with Double Gameweeks. There are always one-match players that end the week amongst the top scorers and, with this form and fixture, Son is expected to haul.

Dejan Kulusevski

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The same logic can be applied to Dejan Kulusevski (£6.3m). Although his immediate form isn’t quite as good as the South Korean star, only Son and Harry Kane (£12.4m) amassed more points than Kulusevski between Gameweeks 26 and 35.

His January loan arrival went under the radar but he quickly established himself as a strong Fantasy option at a generous price. Nine assists already rank amongst the season’s best, topped by just Salah, Mason Mount (£7.7m) and Jarrod Bowen (£6.8m).

What could hold back the much-owned Kulusevski amongst Free Hit users is the duel problem of having too many single Gameweek players and feeling the need to justify the chip by making lots of changes.

Anthony Gordon

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The popularity of Anthony Gordon (£4.7m) has escalated over recent weeks. A key player for Everton at a price of just £4.7m, any fears that he’d be rotated are long gone. He is vital to the Toffees’ quest for survival.

Owners will hope Gordon can add to his four goals and three assists during an enticing pair of home matches against Brentford and Crystal Palace. Not only that, the bargain price makes him an enabler – allowing managers to squeeze in more premium assets for one final push up the mini-league rankings.

Mohamed Salah

Liverpool already couldn’t afford any more slip-ups in the race to catch Manchester City. Then they did so against Spurs. Luckily, they travel to a Southampton side known for their vulnerability to big defeats, having recently done so against Chelsea, Brentford and Aston Villa.

Mohamed Salah needs no introduction. He is the league’s top scorer, FPL’s top scorer and number one for many underlying statistics. He has a good record against the Saints too – seven goals and three assists from nine previous meetings.

Bukayo Saka

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Perhaps currently overshadowed by the popularity of cheaper team mate Eddie Nketiah (£5.6m), there is still a lot of appeal in Bukayo Saka (£6.7m). Since Gameweek 18, only Salah has had more touches in the opposition penalty area and the 20-year-old also ranks fourth for goal attempts.

Additionally, he has an attacking return from each of his three previous meetings with Newcastle United. In the race to secure fourth place and Champions League football, expect Saka to continue being the focal point of Arsenal’s attacks.

Kevin De Bruyne

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Naturally, it’s tough to predict the next spin of ‘Pep Roulette’. It was the turn of Phil Foden (£7.9m) to sit on the bench against Newcastle, whilst Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m) sat out the week before at Leeds United. Bernardo Silva (£7.0m) and Riyad Mahrez (£8.6m) did so on both occasions. Does this mean it’s their turn to start again?

Going for either of those options on a Free Hit is begging for heartbreak. If Pep Guardiola doesn’t give any hints in his pre-match press conference, the safest pick is De Bruyne. At such a crucial stage of the season, it’s best to keep selecting the player with four goals and five assists from his last seven league matches.

Now out of Europe, the only priority for Man City is to quickly secure the Premier League title and – although West Ham United is a tough opponent – having attacking coverage will be a priority for many managers.

Best of the rest

Another Liverpool option like Diogo Jota (£8.3m) or Luis Diaz (£8.0m) is very appealing – it just depends on who starts Saturday’s FA Cup final, three days beforehand.

The popularity of both Philippe Coutinho (£7.1m) and James Maddison (£6.9m) has dwindled of late. Coutinho watched from the bench as replacement Emiliano Buendia (£6.1m) starred against Burnley, whilst Maddison hasn’t played a single minute of Leicester City’s last two matches.

A weekend rotation also arrived for Mason Mount, although that’s likely his rare, sporadic rest over and done with. He’ll be back in Thomas Tuchel’s line-up as Chelsea aim to correct this wobble and secure third place.

GAMEWEEEK 37 POINTS PREDICTIONS: WHAT RMT THINKS

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Our points projections show algorithm-generated predictions for every FPL player both this Gameweek and in future ones.

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473 Comments Post a Comment
  1. kellamergh
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Son my priority, here?
    I have 2FT, so I'll be looking to ship a defender.

    Schmeichel
    Cancelo TAA James
    Gordon Saka Mount Salah Coutinho
    Watkins Richarlison

    Foster Alonso Pukki Dias

    0.9m
    2FT

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, Mount and Dias to Son and budget DGW defender, if you can afford it.

    2. TheAbear53
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nope, esp not with Watkins out

  2. Rainer
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Just the expected rest tonight for Robbo, no injury worries.

    Fresh for Saturday's final, Tsimikas fresh for Southampton, Robbo fresh for GW38!

    https://twitter.com/AnfieldWatch/status/1524090663637241860?t=hWqosul1gMPuGP3w_qCirQ&s=19

    1. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      It might say rested but would still assume he is injured.

      No way did he come off the game vs Spurs unless he was injured.

      1. Rainer
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        He was absolutely shattered after an hour, rest was overdue.

        Focus has slightly shifted from the Prem now to cups.

      2. Klaren
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Why would he be on the bench if he was injured? He was due a rest anyway.

      3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Have to agree, and if it was just a rest why wouldn't he be on the bench tonight?

      4. Klaren
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Never mind, he isn’t on the bench lol

  3. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Salah mega haul v Soton on the cards

    1. drughi
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Bench

      1. Patio Kev
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Doubt it, league will be over by then.

      2. NorCal Villan
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        He’s on bench for Villa

  4. drughi
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Wonder if Kane let son take pk's now ?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Doubt it. Even Dele took them ahead of son.

    2. Old Man
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Hope so!

    3. THAT'S LIFE
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      He has Shearer to beat totally zero chance

    4. Fintroy
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Kane is basically a midfielder now!!! Son is the centre forward....

  5. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    So do you think Robbo starts against Southampton?

    1. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      We'll know his minutes vs Chelsea before the deadline which should help in predicting.

  6. wulfrunian
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best defender up to 5.3 except Matip/Man City for gw37+gw38?

    1. THAT'S LIFE
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Villa

    2. TheAbear53
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Justin or Castagne

  7. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I deserved to get punished for Salah(C). Chickened out because of EO.

    1. KanuLenoMeeMoCash
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      same

  8. DF
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Can't decide whether to post a smug comment about having sterling captain now, or waiting until salah has actually blanked. Any advice?

    1. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You're well safe!

    2. Arn De Gothia
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Brag away, im still happy with my KdB TC

    3. THAT'S LIFE
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Every Sterling owner needs a day in the sun at some point to cover the pain

    4. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Lovely choice - well done!!

    5. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Do it now. I sold Sterling to Mahrez for a hit….and captained Salah. Well done.

      1. TheAbear53
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Horrendous and that’s not with hindsight - why ?

    6. AIRMILES
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I don't think Salah cappers can be that upset given most people went for that. I went for Son, which I'm obviously currently happy with. Well done on your pick.

    7. KanuLenoMeeMoCash
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You've already done it! Smug on

    8. Old Man
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Smug zone. 😀

    9. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      The desolation of smug

  9. Fintroy
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    None salah capers rejoice:-)

  10. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Salah has killed me this season. Hauls every time I didn’t own or captain him. Blanks almost every time I captain.

    1. Not again Shirley
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I can also apportion a lot of blame on my lowly OR to the little Egyptian.

      1. Firminooooo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        GW6-10. lost 47points to Salah(C). Captained Mahrez, Antonio, Havertz. GW33 19 points, sold for Bruno. Thats 66 points lost in 5 GWs.

  11. THAT'S LIFE
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Lucky Robbo owners…7-2 incoming

  12. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Salah can't be 100% fit or Klopp is 100% confident.

    1. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Playing Villa breeds confidence

    2. TheAbear53
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      It’s called playing your on form front three ?

  13. COLLIN QUANER
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    The game between Liverpool and Aston Villa is underway

  14. COLLIN QUANER
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Villa goal

  15. lonecomander
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Matip from vvd level

  16. SAUCY SALAH
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Salah coming on by 10th minute now lol

  17. lonecomander
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What a crazy start

  18. NorCal Villan
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Matip goal!!! Hallelujah

  19. tryf88
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Captain Richarlison or Son? Chasing ML

    1. AbsolutelyNoIdea
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Richarlison