Thomas Woods
BBC Sport FPL writer, best finish 9,100th

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You want to use your precious remaining transfers on teams with something to play for - those chasing European spots.

So this week's team of the week is heavy on Manchester City and Nottingham Forest - two clubs with a top-five spot, and Champions League football, in their sights.

And there's a massive gamble at captain - Erling Haaland - who isn't guaranteed a start this weekend.

You can read the full team of the week article on the BBC Sport website.

Gianni Buttice
FPL expert and eight-time top-50k finisher

Jon: Is Murphy to KDB on a free transfer still worth it with the Haaland news? I already have Mbuemo, Elanga, Rogers & Salah in midfield.

Hi Jon, Murphy has been a really frustrating own in the last couple of weeks and is consistently being subbed off before Barnes. When I saw his 55th minute substitution last week I committed to selling him and will likely replace him with Elanga. I am very happy owning De Bruyne and could captain him this week but as ever with Pep Guardiola there is a risk and a start isn’t 100% certain for the Belgian. If Haaland does start you could argue there is one fewer attacking spots for De Bruyne but if you have the money in the bank to make the upgrade I would take the gamble.

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The trophy for the winner of the BBC Sport league, external is quite something to behold, paid for out of Chris Sutton’s own pocket.

It looks like it’s heading Max Littleproud’s way as he has a 42-point lead at the top with an overall score of 2,580 points which currently makes him the third best FPL manager in the world.

Last season’s winner Geraint Owen was our highest-ranked winner to date finishing 21st in the overall rankings last season so that’s another accolade for Max to chase.

Ben Ramsdale
BBC Sport

Read the previous post as 'Haaland requires major surgery' and nearly fell off my chair.

Thought Gianni had just broke the biggest news of the day without me even knowing.

Gianni Buttice
FPL expert and eight-time top-50k finisher

Will Erling Haaland start this gameweek?

Pep Guardiola has said he’s ready but it’s hard to know if we will get 60 or 30 minutes from City’s main man who will want some minutes under his belt before the FA Cup Final.

Buying Haaland isn’t easy and will require major surgery for most which puts me off, together with the fact that if he does start against Southampton, he’s showing us he is ready to start the FA Cup Final and if he does then he is surely a major doubt to start his Gameweek 37 fixture against Bournemouth three days later.

Thomas Woods
BBC Sport FPL writer, best finish 9,100th

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Alex Iwobi, Fulham, £5.6m - Everton (h)

Iwobi has been on fire in the past five gameweeks with 30 FPL points (tied with Sessegnon for highest Fulham scorer).

He's had more shots, goal involvements and big chances created than any other Fulham defender and faces an Everton side with one clean sheet in 10 matches.

Gianni Buttice
FPL expert and eight-time top-50k finisher

Joe: I'm 30 points behind my FPL rival and still have my TC and BB. I was debating Halaand in an attempt at to make up points. Do I go all in and triple captain?

Hi Joe, 30 points can absolutely be made up in 3 gameweeks and with two chips left I think you have a very good chance. Haaland has become a powerful differential but if he does start I can’t see more than 65 minutes and with this in mind I would therefore save the triple captain chip until Gameweek 38. In the final week you will know how many points you need on your rival and could triple captain Saka vs Southampton or Salah who will be lifting the Premier League trophy at home to Crystal Palace.

Gianni Buttice
FPL expert and eight-time top-50k finisher

Who is the best captain this week?

Just like last week, there are plenty of good options this week and we will see a huge variety in FPL manager choices.

With both Isak (vs Chelsea) and Salah (vs Arsenal) having tough fixtures, expect their captaincy ownership to lower than usual. Although it must be said that both players can still go big, especially when playing at home against any opponent.

Brentford’s Mbeumo is however the most obvious option, he has great stats against the newly-promoted teams and Brentford are creating a huge amount of chances.

Elsewhere, Manchester City attackers have arguably the best fixture match-up of the week and, whilst I have not considered captaining Marmoush, De Bruyne is a very tempting option who did well for me with the armband last week.

It goes without saying, if you own Haaland and are confident of a start, he is a fantastic captain.

Ben Ramsdale
BBC Sport

Loads of questions through the door already so about time we got to some, don't you think?

Also, don't forget you can send us screenshots of your team for a cheeky rating.

Not from me, from Gianni of course!

Gianni Buttice
FPL expert and eight-time top-50k finisher

I'm on a bench boost this week and here's my team - heavy on Man City, Brentford and Newcastle assets who are all chasing European spots.

Murphy out to Elanga will be one transfer and will likely roll the second transfer.

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Premier League

It's a later deadline this week - 13:30 BST tomorrow.Saturday's Premier League fixtures:

Fulham vs Everton (15:00 BST)

Ipswich vs Brentford (15:00 BST)

Southampton vs Man City (15:00 BST)

Wolves vs Brighton (15:00 BST)

Bournemouth vs Aston Villa (17:30 BST)

Sunday's Premier League matches:

Newcastle vs Chelsea (12:00 BST)

Man Utd vs West Ham (14:15 BST)

Nottingham Forest vs Leicester (14:15 BST)

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace (14:15 BST)

Liverpool vs Arsenal (16:30 BST)

Thomas Woods
BBC Sport FPL writer, best finish 9,100th

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If you are trying to make up points in FPL then why not take the ultimate gamble and captain Haaland?

Will he start away at Southampton? That's not even guaranteed with the Norwegian returning from injury, but Pep Guardiola will want him match fit in time for the FA Cup final on 17 May. This is the last game before that.

The City boss confirmed the striker's return to fitness in his news conference earlier and if he does start then this is instantly a match with haul potential. Southampton's defence is the worst in the league, their season is over.

In normal circumstances, Haaland would be the best captain pick this week. If managers knew he was starting, he'd be the most popular captain choice.

So I think he's a risk worth taking - especially if you want to close a big gap in your league.

Ben Ramsdale
BBC Sport

I may have been informed that I dived head first into the FPL chat a fraction too early.

But that's all fine, if anything, it's given more of you the chance to get your questions answered by our expert, Gianni Buttice!

Just thinking of you lot, obviously...

Clearly Rindl and his Frank Spencer ways have rubbed off on me these past couple of days!

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Gianni Buttice is an FPL expert and best-selling author of FPL Diary, a guide to winning at Fantasy Football.

He has only finished outside the top 100k twice in the past 13 seasons and has eight top-50k finishes.

Gianni runs an FPL Youtube channel, is a regular on the Official Fantasy Show, Sky Sports' FPL show and has appeared on the BBC's Fantasy 606 podcast.

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BBC Sport

To me, to you...

From news conferences to Fantasy Premier League.

Let's get this thing going!

Joe Rindl
BBC Sport

And that's all of our news conferences done.

Rindlettes, I'm out of here!

Always hilarious chatting to you all. Loved all the nickname comments and the Xabi Alonso suggestions.

Ben Ramsdale will take over. I'll go home and watch "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em" and report back next week.

Bournemouth

Alongside the usual Bournemouth questions, Andoi Iraola was asked about Xabi Alonso's departure from Bayer Leverkusen in his latest news conference.

The pair grew up together in the Basque region and were team-mates for the Spanish national team.

"Xabi has always had the mindset and the mentality of a coach" Iraola said. "It wasn't a big surprise that he has been on this route and not a surprise that he has been this good.

"He understands the game very well and has this connection with the players. I am happy that he is doing well wherever he decides to go I wish him all the best.

"He has won the Bundesliga and got the Real Sociedad second team promoted. He has done well in the teams he has been and is one of the best coaches [around]."

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has been providing an update on player fitness before Sunday's match away to Tottenham.

He confirmed that Adam Wharton will not be available, but added: "If everything goes right he'll be re-integrated in full training next week, and on Wednesday when we start preparing for the [FA Cup] final.

"He is the only[player] who cant play. All the others are fit and available.

"90% he can play [in the FA Cup final], but always things can happen. Sunday at Tottenham is too early.

“The pain is too much for this game. His ligament is a little bit damaged, that is the reason, the only reason [he can’t play]."

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves boss Vitor Pereira has given a fitness update ahead of his sides game against Brighton.

He confirmed that most of his squad is available but forward Hwang Hee-Chan is carrying a "small problem."

Meanwhile, Jorgen Strand Larsen is "back with the group" after missing last weeks defeat against Manchester City and will be assessed again before Saturday.