As the Premier League season nears its end, every Fantasy Premier League decision becomes more important. With only two gameweeks left, captaincy could be the key difference in mini-league battles and overall rank gains.
Gameweek 37 is especially important because several teams are still fighting for titles, European places and survival. That added motivation could have a big impact on where the biggest FPL points come from this week.
With form, fixtures and consistency all playing a major role, here are the best captain picks to consider for EPL Gameweek 37.
Viktor Gyokeres – (£9.0m, Arsenal vs Burnley)
Viktor Gyokeres stands out as one of the strongest captain options for Gameweek 37 as Arsenal look to keep pressure on in the title race. With goal difference still potentially important, this is a fixture where Arsenal could attack aggressively from the start.
The Swedish forward has also been far stronger at the Emirates Stadium than away from home. He has scored nine league goals at home compared to five away, while his underlying numbers show the same pattern. Gyokeres averages 0.52 xG per start at home compared to 0.25 away, highlighting how much more dangerous he is in North London.
He also comes into this match with confidence after producing a 16-point haul in his previous home game against Fulham, making him one of the standout captaincy picks for the week.
Erling Haaland – (£14.7m, Manchester city vs Bournemouth (A)
There are still some concerns around this fixture, especially with Manchester City playing so soon after the FA Cup Final. Fatigue could become a factor, particularly against a Bournemouth side that presses aggressively and still has an outside chance of qualifying for the Champions League.
Even with that, this matchup still suits Erling Haaland. Bournemouth have struggled at times to defend attacks through the centre and have also looked vulnerable from set-pieces, areas where Haaland is most dangerous.
He already showed that earlier in the season when he scored twice in the reverse fixture.
His underlying numbers have also improved again in recent weeks, with more of Manchester City’s attacking play starting to flow through him.
He also comes into this game well-rested after not featuring in City’s 3-0 win over Brentford, which could be important this late in the season. Bournemouth away is not an easy fixture, but Haaland’s form and the way this game could open up still make him one of the top captain options for Gameweek 37.
Igor Thiago – ( €7.3m, Brentford vs Crystal Palace)
Igor Thiago could be one of the best differential captain options for managers looking to gain rank late in the season.
The Brentford forward returned six points in his last home match against West Ham, but his performance suggested there could have been a much bigger haul. He registered two big chances, recorded three shots inside the box and missed a clear opportunity that would have boosted his score even further.
With Brentford continuing to play attacking football at home, this fixture against Crystal Palace could finally be the moment Thiago converts his underlying numbers into a major FPL return.
Bruno Fernandes – (£10.4m, Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest (H))
With only two games left, the Manchester United midfielder still has a big personal target to chase. He needs just two more assists to break the Premier League single-season assist record, so he will likely be heavily involved in United’s attack once again.
That makes this home match against Nottingham Forest even more interesting from an FPL point of view. Forest have little left to play for, while United will expect to control the game and create chances at Old Trafford. Because of that, Bruno Fernandes looks like one of the strongest captain options for Gameweek 37.
