FPL Gameweek 37 Tips: Captaining Gyokeres, Thiago, Lewis-Skelly, and Dewsbury-Hall
With the Premier League season reaching its climax, it's time to make those crucial FPL decisions for Gameweek 37. This week, we're focusing on potential captain picks, defensive options, and midfield players who could deliver big points.
Captain Gyokeres
Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, £9m - Burnley (h)
Arsenal sees this game as a chance to boost their goal difference, and Gyokeres is the man to do it. Statistically, there's a massive difference between his home and away performances. At the Emirates Stadium, he has nine league goals, while on the road, he has only five. His home xG (expected goals) is 6.2, more than double his away xG of 3.5. This suggests a strong likelihood of a goal-scoring performance at home.
In his previous home match against Fulham, Gyokeres returned a 16-point haul, indicating his potential for big returns. With the title still on the line, this game could be a pivotal moment for Arsenal and their captain.
Thiago's Potential Haul
Igor Thiago, Brentford, £7.3m - Crystal Palace (h)
Thiago had a brilliant opportunity in his last home match, a 3-0 win against West Ham. He had two big chances, three shots in the box, and missed a sitter. This suggests that there's a haul waiting for him this week.
Crystal Palace, with their minds on the Europa Conference League final, is likely to be rotated and may not be at full strength. This provides an opportunity for Thiago to shine and deliver points.
Lewis-Skelly's Central Midfield Role
Myles Lewis-Skelly, Arsenal, £5m - Burnley (h)
Lewis-Skelly could be a key player for Arsenal in midfield. While he might end up playing in midfield, his potential for defensive contributions and attacking threat makes him a strong pick. Burnley, at home, feels like a stonewall clean sheet for Arsenal, and Lewis-Skelly could earn more defcon points and pose a bigger threat from a central midfield slot.
James Tarkowski's Consistency
James Tarkowski, Everton, £5.7m - Sunderland (h)
Tarkowski has been a consistent performer, with a 15-point return in his previous match at Crystal Palace. He is the fourth-highest scoring defender and has returned defcon points in 20 of 35 games. Sunderland, on the other hand, has scored just once in three games, making Tarkowski a strong defensive pick.
Malick Thiaw's Defensive Potential
Malick Thiaw, Newcastle United, £4.9m - West Ham (h)
Thiaw has been on the verge of a haul several times recently but has yet to deliver. His xG over the past four games is 1.06, indicating a strong defensive performance. West Ham has only scored in one of their past four games, providing an opportunity for Thiaw to earn points at both ends of the pitch.
Erling Haaland's Title Chase
Erling Haaland, Manchester City, £14.6m - Bournemouth (a)
Haaland is in top form, and City is chasing the title. While the trip to Bournemouth is hard to call, Haaland's goal-scoring prowess makes him a must-have pick. City's recent stumble in their last away game, a 3-3 draw at Everton, doesn't change the fact that Haaland is a key player in their title chase.
Conclusion
This Gameweek 37 offers a mix of opportunities, from captaining Gyokeres to targeting defensive points with Tarkowski and Thiaw. Thiago's potential haul and Lewis-Skelly's versatility in midfield make him a strong pick as well. With the season's climax approaching, these decisions could be pivotal in determining your FPL success.
