FPL GW38 TEAM SELECTION | RANK: 1099 | Fantasy Premier League 2023/24

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00:00 GW37 Review
10:44 EO & Game Theory Analysis
23:48 GW38 Team Selection

[@seanhorgan5380]

Found this channel about halfway through the season and I'm so glad I did. Top quality content every episode Fran. Hope you can get top 1k mate. Best of luck with it.

[@FPLFran]

So lovely to hear that Sean! best of luck to you this GW and glad you had an awesome season.

[@-.TS.-]

This is it, hope you break 1k, Fran!

[@FPLFran]

let's goo!

[@petercartlidge1237]

Thank you for the reply Fran. I 'kinda' knew the Porro EO but stayed loyal to Saliba/ Gabriel as I owned them for most of the season. Lesson learned the hard way. Was Bruno over Isak the same. I was selling Bruno to Saka and benching Isak (He was rumoured to be benched). People got lucky having Isak as autosub on this move with Bruno, regret it now. Three or four decisions were either not made or were wrong to be frank in hindsight. 91% rank drop on GW38 to 25K. Thanks for the advice. Well done again Fran.

[@FPLFran]

That's why I didn't mention the moves with Bruno/SAka - it's all a case of hindsight. For what it's worth, I had also willingly benched Isak due to the initial bench rumours and even benched him behind Saliba but 3 mins before the deadline we got news he was starting instead so I just moved him back to 1st, very fortunate swing. Porro as I said is a case of equivalent fixture to Saliba so if you wanted to be 'safe' on the final day that would have been the play imo as per the game theory segment in this video

[@FPLabc]

Thank you so much, Fran! You have truly added a whole new dimension to my FPL journey. I have been playing for the past seven seasons, but this season, thanks to you and your analysis, I have learned more than ever before. I am grateful for how you provide the cheat sheet and explain about players, helping us make informed decisions based on our individual situations. Wishing you all the best for reaching the top spot!

[@FPLFran]

This is an absolutely lovely comment to receive and I’m really happy I’ve improved the fpl playing for you! All the best to you this gw

[@Edwin-jm3yc]

Thanks Fran for the vids this szn. It feels sad to not have premier league games / participate in fpl but it was a fun first experience! Thanks again Fran and hope to see you next szn! 😁

[@FPLFran]

so glad you enjoyed your first season - see you soon :)

[@thils798]

Great content on the EO/game theory 👍

[@FPLFran]

Thank you! Bit important on the final matchday, I'm sure many others have different dilemmas re: minileagues.

[@thils798]

@@FPLFran definitely important. I think it really helps. Am at 3k rank and trying to maintain it. Was 1.5k last gw but did not have BB so dropped. Need a good performance for the last gw. Thanks for the info!

[@danielgregory8476]

Great season Fran, appreciate the excellent content, nice one pal 👍

[@FPLFran]

Thank you Daniel! Appreciate it :)

[@donder5279]

Hey Fran! It's been an amazing season, thanks for all your help. Currently sitting at 1.5k and 9pts of my desired top 1k finish. I was thinking of a move like Haaland-> mateta/wood and a midfielder like son/foden -> salah. I'm not too fussed about dropping, you know, go big or go home! And I'm also an Arsenal fan so I don't mind doubling down and backing against city.

[@donder5279]

Although considering it's only 9pts i could just play safe and get eze for gordon and bench isak.

[@FPLFran]

I think Eze could send you over the line. I assume the Salah move involves a hit which can push you further back

[@TheBerezniki]

Well done for all the content this year

[@FPLFran]

thank you mate, appreciate you for watching it!

[@cairneyAK]

Btw for someone who loves differential punts often, I'm digging the new EO section

[@FPLFran]

I might not keep it for every video as it's not that significant but for my 50/50 dilemmas I can definitely talk EO more next season in terms of how I make my moves each week and what my considerations are.

[@user-cm4mp4du3t]

Im (probably) finishing this season in the top 150k in my first ever FPL seaon. Im so excited for next seasons and the european cup! Your videos have helped me so much. I started watching your videos a few months ago and you have been such a great support. In gw 28 i wasnt even top 500k. I got so many green arrows ever since watching your videos. Thanks for everything Fran

[@FPLFran]

that's so incredible to hear! Well, congratulations on some great work to end the season and see you with Euro content!

[@alfredtao8189]

I really enjoyed your videos Fran. I only dissocered your channel recently but I love your format and content. I’m ranked 800ish this year and I’m hoping to push into my best finish ever! Thanks for your tips

[@FPLFran]

I'm so happy you found the channel mate! How did it all go in the end?

[@alfredtao8189]

@@FPLFran red arrow unfortunately. Finished 1174. Super happy though. Thank you and keep up the amazing work!

[@DMV_Burna]

Another Great season Fran, keep up the good work 🎉💯

[@FPLFran]

Thank you Burna! You're an OG as always and am super thankful

[@gareth3100]

Good luck, I like your tactic of playing tight to ensure a small gain rather than risking a punt. I’m doing the same but just outside 10k. If KDB injured or doubt I could bring in Salah (2 FTs) but would mean playing Gordon, or I could bring in say Saka and Havertz/Olise

[@FPLFran]

I like the latter two moves since I’m not huge on playing Gordon tbf

[@Finnian49]

Hi Fran, thank you for the content you've uploaded this season. Bit of a long question, but Im 17 points behind my ML rival and it will likely be Raya, Porro, Eze, Son and Johnson for me vs Petrovic, Gabriel, Olise, Isak and Havertz from him. Do you think I should also go for a differential captain such as a Son vs his Haaland, knowing that it won't affect my overall rank too much to bother me, or do you think those 5 different players are enough to potentially catch up on their own?

[@FPLFran]

I do think you likely need to differential cap still. 17 points is a lot

[@originalpiratematerial718]

Good luck Fran, great season mate.

[@FPLFran]

thank you my friend! good luck to you this gw

[@thetimonator2036]

Thanks for the season long advice, Fran hope you break 1k Good Luck!

[@FPLFran]

We did it Tim!

[@thetimonator2036]

Lets go, good shit Fran!

[@yusufkho22]

Hey Fran, I'm 5 points off the top 10k OR and need a differential to hopefully finish inside the top 10k. Who do you recommend? Have the same front 8 as you except it's Bruno instead of Saka and 0.2 ITB.

[@FPLFran]

Eze might be the one

[@Dennis_Reynolds]

Thanks for all the content this season Fran! 🔥🔥🔥 Glad I found your channel. It’s really helped me this season. I’m at about 18k with a 7 point lead in my ML. I can either play safe: (Bruno & Pickford -> Saka & Raya / Dalot -> White Or go for the top 10k and risk my mini: Bruno & Gordon -> Olise & Havertz. It’s my rookie season, and I’m way ahead of my expectations, so I’m tempted to go for it. Any thoughts?

[@Rap.Alchemy]

go big or go home g !

[@FPLFran]

play safe imo - as weird as it sounds a lot of people are going olise and havertz anyways and oddly Saka might be the differential.

[@mhran851]

Great video fran! Would you start kdb or Jackson this week? Also would you play double spurs defense (e.royal and porro) or would you start Webster?

[@FPLFran]

KDB. Play double spurs imo

[@saqib.batool]

Well done 👍 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@e.y.2383]

Hi Fran, get in Porro and play Gabriel and Gvardiol or take a -4 hit to get in either Eze or Allison for Garnacho/Vicario?

[@FPLFran]

just get in Porro imo?

[@musickiwi900]

Gl for the last week! hope ya get that top 1k

[@FPLFran]

thank you mate! all the best to you too

[@petercartlidge1237]

Hi Fran. Congratulations on Top 500. I blew top 10K. Didn't go Saka because of injury, benched Isak for Bruno (leaks on injury?), stayed loyal to Saliba/ Gabriel and played Gvardiol benching Porro. Gutted tbh finished 25K. Won my mini league by 9pts though. I had been all for signing Eze for a -4 and advised others to do so. What should I have done Fran? Obviously played Isak and Porro in hindsight. What would you have done? Is it all about EO in that situation to protect rank? Appreciate the reply and well done again. Pete

[@FPLFran]

Apologies Peter. Tough situation for those who made some 50/50 calls on that final matchday. I would have just played Porro, it was an EO decision and a great fixture - no reason to bench him outright when he arguably has the same level of 'value' as a Saliba. I think the other moves would have been hindsight so no need to fret on more.

[@bristoltwaambo734]

You the best, after seeing your -16 hit, i got motivated and took -24 my team had only 3 doublers, miraculously i got a green arrow and Gvardiol repaid all the hits😂😂❤

[@FPLFran]

haha yeah that was an incredible bit of fun in FPL, felt nice to have something go my/our way!

[@valubajaka4840]

Nice job done Fran. You have produced one othe best FPL content this season. Good luck at finishing in Top1K. Cheers.

[@FPLFran]

Thank you mate! By sheer fortune we got into the top 500 instead!

[@petercartlidge1237]

Brilliant content Fran. I'd appreciate your thoughts. I'm 8pts off top 10K and 23pts clear in mini league. Defence of Saliba/ Gabriel/ Gvardiol (plus Porro/ Burn). Midfield of Palmer/Son/Gordon/Foden and Bruno. Usual Haaland/Isak/Jackson up top. Dilemma on whether to start Bruno for Isak? Sell Bruno to Saka or start Bruno/ Isak and bring in Havertz for Gordon and start him. Haaland (C). What to do Fran? Want top 10K but obviously mini league also.

[@FPLFran]

Sorry mate, missed this - what did you go in the end?

[@matevzbiber7640]

Damn,so many options....a little tip; follow your gut feeling Fran. For a differential just go through the highlitghts of GW37. If there is a player that just might be on the verge of something big. I think it's Eze. L'pool defense is not as good as it used to be,Robertson is injured....just a heads up. Hope you break the 1000🤞💪🤯

[@FPLFran]

thank you mate! I am keen on Eze but I don't think Issak is an awful pick either so that's the 'weighing up' :/

[@Karan129600]

I’m 9 points ahead in my mini league. Should I go for Olise to defend against the guy who owns him and he also has double arsenal defence with VDV, where as I have the option of double Arsenal Gvardiol and Porro. So don’t know which 3 to pick for my defence. Any thoughts?

[@FPLFran]

just pick porro 1 ars and gvardiol imo. and go Olise to block

[@Karan129600]

@@FPLFran thanks a lot btw! I was 90 points behind until I started watching you and now I’m ahead. Keep up the great content and good luck to you

[@FPLFran]

@@Karan129600 that's fantastic! Congratulations on the results and best of luck closing it off!

[@davianbulbylee]

Thinking to line up in a 4 4 2 gabriel white porro gvardiol in defense...but wondering if i should start isak over one of the defenders...what's your take on this?

[@FPLFran]

I would still start Isak yes. Tough to bench one person but we all have a conundrum

[@davianbulbylee]

@FPLFran indeed..well thanks for your input

[@tomsco7]

I’m top 40k atm which im happy with. Plans to gain 30ish pts for money mini league are Foden Gabriel out Johnson Trent in for the last day.

[@FPLFran]

best of luck!

[@bernardluvin3281]

My team is similar to yours, am playing 3-5-2. Just your thoughts on Callum Hudson Odoi for Gordon?

[@FPLFran]

do you not pref. a Pal mid?

[@Toshiaki93]

Heyoo Fran, gonna transfer brantwaithe out and bench boost. Got only 0.1itb and 1FT, considering either Castagne or Van de Ven, what would u recommend? Rest of the team: Raya (petro) Porro, gabriel, gvardiol, virgil Saka, palmer, foden, son, gordon Jackson, haaland, isak

[@FPLFran]

I'd probably go VDV. Struggle to believe Luton won't score. team looks good though!

[@Toshiaki93]

@@FPLFran True, VDV it is! Thanks! Best of luck Fran!

[@ericsentanu7752]

Hi fran, would u do gusto or white or porro for graviod hit? And kdb isak to mateta and salah?

[@FPLFran]

Sorry mate, missed this - what did you go in the end?

[@ericsentanu7752]

@@FPLFran kdb isak to mateta and salah..shouldve played dalot instead of gusto 84 pts 100k rank not bad. but thanks for the reply fran 🫡

[@clintonrebeiro4012]

Hi fran who should I tc should I chase rank and go for some other player or tc Haaland any suggestion

[@FPLFran]

I'd just tc Haaland mate. You'll own 100% more of him than most.

[@samweller10]

Raya or Petrovic in goal? I have Ederson and Petrovic right now, but unsure whether to use two free transfers and get Gvardiol into my team and change keeper as I already have triple City or just bench ederson play Petrovic and use the 2 free subs to triple up on arsenal players. Any help is greatly appreciated!

[@FPLFran]

I really don't mind either or, as in 1) Using 2fts to go Gvardiol, or 2) Using FTs to get ARS mid and defence. Both are fine, think I'd prefer going Gvardiol personally but it's up to you.

[@samweller10]

@@FPLFran thank you, legend!

[@TaylorRudkin]

So Gordon or b.fernandes to saka or havertz or trossard or olise. Which player do I take out and bring in?

[@FPLFran]

I'd prefer Saka but no issues with going Havertz. I'd want to go out of Gordon if you're gonna play 1/2

[@stephenhenderson9535]

Have a 21 point lead in mini league going into final gw. Also two FT in the bank. Team is template almost but Problem is I don't have gvardiol in there and need to burn two transfers to get him in (removing Enderson aswell) . Tho am thinking two transfers out means I can get Salah in and keep one of son or Fernandez. And Gordon on bench. What to do 😂 help

[@FPLFran]

if you have a 21 point cushion and can get Salah easily, I'd just do that (because it feels like you have SO much security). Maintain the lead by attacking imo. At the same time, if the mini-league is all you care for, nothing wrong with being defensive.

[@stephenhenderson9535]

@@FPLFran thanks Fran

[@mokkafut1594]

Good luck Fran, great season. What if Saka is out though?

[@FPLFran]

Arteta said he'd be fine, so I'm going to have to trust him or just rely on my bench.

[@endyhandoko4683]

Hi Fran, How to check player EO near our rank?

[@FPLFran]

you can check on livefpl

[@thomasdainton5722]

Hi Fran. Who would you play out of Burn, Gusto and Van der Ven

[@FPLFran]

Gusto

[@larsthoren3282]

I have the same team as you, except Raya / White as my 2 ARS def and Ödegaard instead of Saka. I'm rank 103k with goal to land top 100k. One option for me is Gordon to Olise and play: Raya - Gvard, White, Porro - Olise, Foden, Palmer, Son - Isak, Haaland, Jackson. With Ödegaard first bench. Another is to do Odegaard to Saka or Havertz and bench Gordon. Between your #1 and #2 I have no clue :)

[@FPLFran]

Interesting! I actually really like just playing odegaard even over Isak. The move of Ode to Saka/Havertz is one I’m probably more fond of though since Isak is super playable

[@cairneyAK]

Gusto long term holders 🤝 I could play double city defense this week with Gabriel but I'm considering starting Goodsto

[@FPLFran]

I'd play double city if you still own

[@cairneyAK]

@@FPLFran Agreed. Thank you. And thanks for all the great content this season, glad I found you

[@chandrachurmukherjee4631]

Hi Fran About 8.5k OR. Should i sell bruno to get Eze saka or havertz? Which one u prefer?

[@FPLFran]

Think I prefer Saka/Havertz given I’ve got better expectations for Arsenal

[@TheSupermazza]

Hi Fran, Get Porro in or play Gusto? Or play Gusto you think it’s worth getting Olise for Gordon? Top in ML by 40 points just want to cement top spot!

[@FPLFran]

I'd play Gusto tbf. I like going Olise. BUT if you really just want that top spot secured I think Porro is 'safer'

[@TheSupermazza]

Thanks Fran - appreciate your content! Subbed to you - looking forward to next season.

[@user-zx8xn6ih3j]

Why no Trossard consideration? Differential, budget enabler, and on a purple patch.

[@FPLFran]

I'm 3xed on Arsenal.

[@Wolverine999]

Hi Fran, I have Gvardiol & Porro, plus 3 Arsenal defenders, would you start all 5 defenders in GW38 please? Congratulations to your overall ranking this season!🎉

[@FPLFran]

Depends on who you have in attack. I think I'd consider playing 4 but 5 is a stretch, I assume you have better attackers to play

[@Wolverine999]

​@@FPLFran Thank you Fran, you're a star!

[@slickcentral]

GG mate

[@FPLFran]

GGs

[@Minimalspark]

Should I -4 I’m 17 points so 21 behind in my mini league if I do it and I’m doing kdb to olise and Gordon to havertz both players I’m bringing in the leader doesn’t have and both I’m bringing out he has

[@FPLFran]

I think you have to cap differential - the hit will prob set you back further. any other things you can do to change things up player wise without the hit?

[@Minimalspark]

@@FPLFran cap havertz he doesn’t have him unless he gets him this week

[@TaylorRudkin]

What do I do? Have 1 and 0.2 ITB. I’m WC35 and BB37. My team is ederson, petrovic, dunk, porro, burn, Dalot, Gabriel, son, foden, Gordon, B.fernandes, palmar, haaland, isak, Jackson.

[@FPLFran]

hmm, the defense is a touch weak but I'd also like a mid upgrade. Might just be worth getting a better defender and then playing bruno over gordon

[@TaylorRudkin]

@@FPLFran what defender should bring in?

[@FPLFran]

@@TaylorRudkin Tomiyasu potentially?

[@dannyb9209]

Good luck with your last gameweek fran..Ive decided I'm going for it to win my mini league n transfered out 9 players so I'm that different to top of my league..hope it pays off...I'm 23 points behind.. If you had to pick 5 players to maybe outscore or compete with these players..who would you go different Gvardiol Son Foden Palmer Mateta ATM I've gone White Havertz Kdb Olise Wood

[@FPLFran]

are you taking hits for this mate? or is this a FH. I like the 'differentials' but am concerned if they are hits it won't be remotely possible to catch up

[@dannyb9209]

@@FPLFran @FPLFran it's free hit mate...his team is Vicario Gabriel Gvardiol Branthwaite Salah Son Foden Gordon Palmer Haaland Solanke Kelleher Mateta Tomiyasu Lamprey Plus his bb I've tried to match it as best I can with diffs Raya/Alison White/gusto Trent Trippier Salah Saka Havertz Olise Johnson Haaland Wood

[@FPLFran]

@@dannyb9209 I'd prob pass on Tripps. You have plenty of differentials to separate from him. Why not match him with Gvardiol? Rest of the team looks good, I'd prob get Raya too.

[@dannyb9209]

@@FPLFran thanks for the advice..Its scary going without certain players... terrified of foden, gvardiol and Palmer 😂

[@DreamChasers_62]

Got my triple captain to use this week who should I use it on fran

[@FPLFran]

Haaland - 100% more of him isn't bad at all.

[@ShadeXH]

Thinking of going Gakpo on a one week punt. Would you rather drops Isak or Jackson this week for him?

[@FPLFran]

Sorry mate, missed this - what did you go in the end?

[@ShadeXH]

@@FPLFran No worries! Ended up forgoing the Gakpo move altogether and used my transfer in Eze instead. Worked out! Won my ML because of it haha

[@FPLFran]

@@ShadeXH mate that’s an incredible decision in hindsight. Congrats £

[@thomasdainton5722]

Fran, I’m thinking of transferring KDB to Foden. What do you think?

[@FPLFran]

Are you going to use the surplus cash for anything? I'm not sure why the need for the FT personally as I think KDB is fine

[@canaanarinda]

Fran is the Pep Guardiola of FPL content 💯🙌🏼

[@FPLFran]

thank you mate that is very kind indeed

[@junweilim95]

What about a Liverpool punt? Like Gakpo who’s on form now

[@FPLFran]

I just think mins are shaky for the Liverpool players

[@matteus9798]

Fran do you want me to book seats for Monday

[@FPLFran]

blud sure

[@-.TS.-]

If Gordon and Wilson are out, would transferring out Isak be a priority? I personally want to punt on Mateta.

[@FPLFran]

Nope.

[@-.TS.-]

@@FPLFran thanks!

[@markharriot6850]

If you had the same team but had a choice of Eze or Havertz, who would you select?

[@FPLFran]

Havertz

[@markharriot6850]

@@FPLFran thanks and good luck with the top 1k finish.

[@TaylorRudkin]

1)Bruno Gordon to havertz trossard/olise. 2)Or dunk Gordon to tomiyasu/saliba trossard/olise. 3)Or dunk Bruno to tomiyasu/saliba/white trossard/olise/havertz. 4)Or dunk Bruno to tomiyasu trossard/olise/havertz/saka

[@FPLFran]

Sorry mate, missed this - what did you go in the end?

[@Dr.Yazan_Abdulaal]

Hey Fran! Am so sad tbh 😞 in 3-4 weeks I went from 28 K to 182 K in rating. My team: Ederson Petrovic Gabriel Burn Dunk Porro Romero Garnacho Foden Gordon Palmer Son Isak N.Jackson Haaland. 1 FT, 0.7 M in the bank. What should I do this week? Is there something crazy differential worth taking the risk for captaincy or -4? Anything just to get me back to 100K 😢 Thanks alot appreciate it

[@FPLFran]

Brennan, Eze feel like differential this week. Tough luck with the swings lately. I assume gw34 was the brutal one? Curious question - are you tempted to play as aggressively with differentials next season?

[@FPLFran]

I also wouldn’t captain someone else since it’s not simple for you to get Salah

[@Dr.Yazan_Abdulaal]

@@FPLFran Thanks for the reply. GW34 101 pts but wasn’t gd enough to stay on top. So if I understood correctly, should I get Brennan and Eze? And who should I captain? U dnt think I should get Salah with a -4 or so? Next Season I want to try to get to top 10 K. This year I was so close, so I would go aggressive differentials

[@FPLFran]

@@Dr.Yazan_Abdulaal I think you can go Salah (and even cap) if you don't mind the hit. I was suggesting just Brennan or Eze if you want to use 1FT only.

[@Dr.Yazan_Abdulaal]

@@FPLFran what would YOU do?

[@user-vp3wd8hj5l]

Eze or olise or mateta ???

[@FPLFran]

I like Eze = Olise > Mateta in that order!

[@lukepiper8595]

You’re crazy benching Gusto mate

[@FPLFran]

Why is that?

[@lukepiper8595]

@@FPLFran I just feel Gusto is not benchable after his performance midweek. Especially with Reece James suspended now. Gusto is nailed on too start and playing at home! It could easily be another double digit haul…… in my opinion.

[@FPLFran]

@@lukepiper8595 right but a double digit haul is rather unlikely since I'd imagine Chelsea's CS hopes are also rather poor. Great player but I've got other good defenders too. I do love Malo though!

[@lukepiper8595]

@@FPLFran Fair one mate, I’d personally pick Gusto over Porro , I have a feeling Spurs will be on the beach now and Sheff Utd will definitely score, I may be wrong but I would personally start Gusto!

[@FPLFran]

​@@lukepiper8595 fair!

[@joaopinto7436]

Robertson or Gusto to bench?

[@FPLFran]

Robertson

[@user-es6kz8ky2w]

Havert or olise?

[@FPLFran]

I think I'd prefer Havertz

[@aabispesnepal5463]

1) Play Areola, do Gordon➡️Olise and bench Isak or Jackson. 2)Ederson➡️Ortega and bench Gordon Which one is better, Fran?

[@FPLFran]

Ortega

[@orijeHadzic]

Saka + TAA vs Salah + C.Richards ???

[@FPLFran]

Saka TAA

[@cathdan]

Gusto or walker

[@FPLFran]

Sorry mate, missed this - what did you go in the end? I guess the swing wasn't too brutal either way...

[@DuncanGacheru]

🎖

[@FPLFran]

gold medal?!

[@yagyah2607]

Well played Fran! I'm 1.2k now also pushing to get into top 1k! Hope we meet each other there 🤞

[@FPLFran]

see you there! (hopefully)

[@yagyah2607]

Im really torn between going safe or risky 😅​@FPLFran current team Henderson, Gabriel, gvardiol, white, foden, son palmer, saka, Isak, Jackson, Haaland C. Transfer gordan to olise and bench isak or petrovic?