Fantasy Premier League tips: Paul Pogba is a bold captain pick, Nathan Redmond in for GW38

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  • Each week, Sport360 will bring you tips for the English Premier League’s official fantasy football game. Fancy pitting your wits against us? You can join “Sport360 Fans League” using the code 2326997-532303.

    It’s one last opportunity then for Fantasy Premier League managers to finish as high up the rankings as they possibly can this season.

    Gameweek 37 was an underwhelming one with an average of just 48 points and several big-hitters failing to deliver.

    The final day of the season however has a reputation of being a bit wild and unpredictable regardless of what’s at stakes for the various teams.

    The Premier League title race of course goes down to the wire with Manchester City needing a win at Brighton to remain champions while Liverpool will hope they slip up as they look to take advantage by beating Wolves at home.

    Here are a few tips to guide you ahead of GW38.

    CAPTAIN – MOHAMED SALAH | LIVERPOOL | 13.3M

    Given his recent injury, Mohamed Salah didn’t have to exhaust himself in midweek as Liverpool put in a stunning display to beat Barcelona 4-0 at Anfield and make the Champions League final for a second consecutive year.

    However, he will benefit from the momentum and belief that night generated as the Reds hope for a miracle to realise their dream of winning a first Premier League crown.

    The Egyptian also leads the goal-scoring charts with 22 strikes to his name and will want to add to that tally in his efforts to secure the Golden Boot.

    He’s in superb form as well, delivering returns in seven of the last eight GWs with five goals and four assists in that time. In the last four GWs, he ranks first for shots on target (10), shots inside the box (16) and for frequency of chances created (16.3 minutes per chance created).

    Anfield should be buzzing after the win over Barca and Salah could profit from a fast start, making him a prime choice for any Triple Captain chips still knocking about as well.

    Mohamed Salah

    Mohamed Salah

    ALTERNATIVES

    SERGIO AGUERO (12.0m) definitely remains in the running after he was inches away from scoring against Leicester City, striking the crossbar and drawing a fine save out of Kasper Schmeichel. Another star chasing that coveted Golden Boot.

    JAMIE VARDY (9.0m) looks threatening within Brendan Rodgers’ system and will be facing an exhausted Chelsea side who had to play 120 minutes and a penalty shootout on Thursday night to make the Europa League finals. Vardy has had nine big chances come his way in the last four GWs – more than any other player – and his pace should worry Chelsea’s high defensive line.

    BOLD CHOICE

    PAUL POGBA (8.6m) hit the woodwork twice at Huddersfield and was the only United player who seemed likely to score while creating a few chances as well. United host relegated Cardiff City and will want to give their fans something to cheer. He’s a superb differential captain pick.

    Paul Pogba

    Paul Pogba

    ONE TO WATCH

    NATHAN REDMOND | SOUTHAMPTON | 5.5M

    With the luxury of playing Huddersfield at home on the final day, Southampton will hope to sign off in style. Nthan Redmond has shown in the past that he can be an explosive FPL asset. He certainly lacks consistency but does have three double-figure hauls to his name this season – one of them coming against the Terriers when he scored and assisted away from home.

    The midfielder is playing in an advanced role under Ralph Hasenhuttl and at an ownership of less than six per cent, is well worth a punt – perhaps even as a captain.

    Nathan Redmond

    ONE TO AVOID

    EDEN HAZARD | CHELSEA | 11.0M

    Eden Hazard has been in good form, delivering returns in four of the last six GWs with three double-figure hauls as well. However, he played the full 90 minutes last weekend at home to Watford and the entire 120 minutes on Thursday night in the Europa League semi-finals.

    With the match at Leicester essentially being a dead rubber, Maurizio Sarri may well decide to keep his star man out of the firing line and ensure he’s injury and fatigue free for the Europa League final against Arsenal.

    Eden Hazard

    WILD PICK

    MASON GREENWOOD | MANCHESTER UNITED | 4.5M

    Having impressed in the reserves and at youth level this season, Mason Greenwood has long been tipped for a full debut in the Premier League. Unfortunately, injuries at key moments have denied him that opportunity as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained.

    The 17-year-old striker has been training with the first team ahead of Sunday’s game though and the United boss has promised to field a few youngsters against Cardiff. At just 4.5m, Greenwood is worth a gamble.

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