FPL Gameweek 37 Picks: Vardy’s Farewell, Salah’s Record Chase & Budget Gems
- James Elgafar
- May 16
- 3 min read

Formation: 3-4-3
Goalkeeper
Emiliano Martinez (£5.0m) – Aston Villa
The Argentine World Cup winner has secured back-to-back clean sheets for the first time this season, against Fulham and Bournemouth.

This weekend, Aston Villa face a Spurs side currently sitting in 16th. With the Europa League final upcoming, it’s likely Martinez will face a depleted Spurs lineup — an ideal clean sheet opportunity.
Defenders

Josko Gvardiol (£6.5m) – Manchester City
Still fighting for Champions League places with two games to go, Manchester City will be hoping their attacking full-back is on top form. Gvardiol faces a Bournemouth side with European ambitions of their own. He has five goals and 12 assists this season and is just four points off top spot in the defender standings. With home advantage, he could top that list.
Dan Burn (£4.5m) – Newcastle United
At just £4.5m, Burn is a bargain. He’s had a breakthrough season, picked up a trophy, and earned his first England cap. Confidence is sky-high, and he’ll want to top it off by helping Newcastle secure a Champions League spot. It’s a big test at the Emirates, but with Arsenal vulnerable at defending set pieces, Burn could capitalise.
Marc Cucurella (£5.4m) – Chelsea
Four goals and assists make Cucurella the highest-scoring defender in home matches this season. He’s also contributed to five clean sheets and earned nine bonus points. Facing a distracted and dejected Manchester United side, Cucurella’s home form could shine through. Chelsea will be eager to bounce back after last weekend’s loss to Newcastle.
Midfielders

Bryan Mbuemo (£8.3m) – Brentford
Two goals and three assists in his last four games. Mbuemo faces a Fulham side with just one clean sheet in their last 12 away games. At £8.3m, he’s excellent value for managers looking to rack up points.
Morgan Gibbs-White (£6.4m) – Nottingham Forest
Gibbs-White recorded a goal and an assist in the 2–2 draw with Leicester, racking up 13 points. He faces a leaky West Ham side and remains key to Forest’s Champions League push.
Mohamed Salah (£13.7m) – Liverpool
The Egyptian winger is chasing the Premier League assist record (currently 18). He’s just two away from equalling Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. After a celebratory break in Dubai, Salah returns refreshed and ready to extend his record-breaking season — and push his Ballon d’Or case.
Bukayo Saka (£10.3m) – Arsenal
Now priced at £10.3m after a lengthy injury absence, Saka is a bargain for his potential. Since returning, he’s looked sharp and decisive. Arsenal host Newcastle, and Saka will be crucial in their bid to confirm second place and seal Champions League qualification for a third straight season.
Forwards

Ollie Watkins (£9.0m) – Aston Villa
The England international scored the winner last weekend against Bournemouth and faces a Tottenham defence likely to be rotated ahead of their Europa League final. Watkins will be looking to exploit any gaps.
Jamie Vardy (£5.3m) – Leicester City
In what could be his farewell home appearance, the Foxes legend is aiming for a storybook ending. He has the chance to score his 200th goal for the club. With both Leicester and Ipswich already relegated, expect Vardy to go all out.
Liam Delap (£5.6m) – Ipswich Town
While he couldn’t save Ipswich from relegation, Delap has been a revelation. With a summer move likely and nothing left to lose, he’ll be eager to impress potential suitors willing to meet his £30 million release clause.






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