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Top 3 FPL Captain Picks for Gameweek 37

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Fantasy Football Fix 15 May 2026

Top 3 FPL Captain Picks for Gameweek 37 (2025/26)

Looking for the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) captain for Gameweek 37?

Each week we break down the top captaincy options to help you maximise points and climb your mini-leagues.

For Gameweek 37, we’ve highlighted three standout choices:

1️⃣ Fix’s No.1 predicted captain pick
2️⃣ A safe, high-ownership option (20%+ ownership)
3️⃣ A bold differential captain (under 20% ownership)

These picks cover every type of FPL manager — whether you prefer to play it safe with the crowd or chase early gains with a differential.



FPL Gameweek 37: The Best Captain Choices

Gabriel Magalhães (BUR) - Highest Projected Scorer

The third-highest scoring asset in FPL with 202 points, Gabriel crossed the 200-point threshold after a clean sheet, maximum Bonus Points and Defensive Contribution (DEFCON) points against West Ham in Gameweek 36.

The Brazilian international has racked up three goals, five assists, 17 clean sheets and 30 Bonus Points this season which shows that he has multiple routes to points in any fixture.

He is ranked seventh amongst defenders for 'big chances' (seven) and eighth for 'Expected Goals' (xG) (3.50).

Arsenal have the best defensive record in home matches this season and are ranked top for goals conceded (11), clean sheets (10), shots in the box conceded (78) and 'Expected Goals Conceded' (xGC) (14.200.

Their visitors Burnley have scored just 20 goals in away games this season (13th), the Clarets are ranked bottom for shots (144) and 19th for xG (14.99) on their travels.

Player Points Projections for Gameweek 37

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Gabriel is projected to score 6.7 points this Gameweek.

Bruno Fernandes (NFO) - High Ownership Alternative

B.Fernandes has scored 115 FPL points in home games this season, only Semenyo (116) can better that total amongst midfielders.

As shown in the image below from our Opta Stats Sandbox, the Portuguese international is ranked top for FPL assists (10), attempted assists (73), 'big chances' created (15) and 'Expected Assists' (xA) (9.38) in home games. He is also ranked second for both shots (48) and xG (6.93).

Creativity Stats for Midfielders in home games

Man Utd have scored 36 goals at Old Trafford this season, only Arsenal (40) and Man City (44) have fared better on home turf. The Red Devils are ranked top for both shots (311) and shots on target (122) in home games while they are also second for xG (38.31).

Their visitors Forest have conceded 25 goals in away matches (sixth) and have kept just five clean sheets. The Nottingham side are ranked 11th for both shots conceded (250) and xGC (30.58) in away games.

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, B.Fernandes is projected to score 5.7 points this Gameweek.

Viktor Gyökeres (BUR) - The Differential

Gyökeres has hit form at the right time for the Gunners as they host relegated Burnley at the Emirates Stadium in a vital game in the title race.

As the below image from our Match Centre feature shows, over their last five league matches he is top amongst their players for goals (three), xG (3.4), shots on target (five) and FPL assists (one).

Last Five Games Stats for Arsenal Players

Arsenal have scored 40 goals at the Emirates (second), the Gunners are ranked fourth for both shots (292) and xG (37.73) in home games.

Their visitors Burnley have conceded 45 goals in away matches which is more than any other side and have not kept an away clean sheet. The Clarets are ranked bottom for shots conceded (317) and xGC (40.30) in away games.

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Gyökeres is projected to score 4.8 points this Gameweek.


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