Pras
FPL veteran with eight top-25k finishes and co-host of The FPL Wire podcast

I am ranked 2.6k going into the final gameweek. I have one free transfer and £2m in the bank. I am looking to use it on Kevin de Bruyne. I like the look of Saka as a differential against Southampton. As an alternative, Bowen who has become a real talisman under Potter, could also be an option. Should we hear that Isak is out of the Everton, then I could even be tempted to buy Evanilson or Welbeck, both of whom have a terrific match up this week.

Captaincy - I think Liverpool vs Palace has all the makings to be a high scoring affair. Often two teams meeting each other with no motivations can turn into a goal-fest. Salah is still chasing a couple of returns to break the goal + assists record so I very much expect him to play and do well. I will be captaining the Egyptian, despite the dip in recent form.

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Pras is an FPL veteran, having finished in the top 100k in each of the last 12 seasons, boasting four top-10k finishes and eight top-25k finishes.

Pras is the co-host of the popular The FPL Wire podcast, and the Deadline Dilemmas video series on Fantasy Football Scout.

Pras is a panellist for the Premier League and regularly appears on The FPL Show and the Official FPL 'Off the Bench' Podcast. He has had several guest appearances on the Sky Sports FPL Show.

Pras also is a partner and lead host of Solio Analytics, a data and analytics focused platform.

Ben Ramsdale
BBC Sport

Time to meet the actual knowledgeable one among us...

Pras, you're up!

The important thing you all need to know for the final dead - the deadline for gameweek 38 is 14:30 BST on Sunday.

As well as your questions - we want you to get involved throughout this afternoon with your FPL stories.

Does your league have a forfeit for finishing bottom - and if so - are you in danger of it? Are you involved in a tight title race with a mere point or two separating you?

We want to hear them all (keep them PG!)

Good afternoon and welcome along to the final FPL Q&A of the season.

Hopefully a few of you are in with a shout of winning your mini league and we're here to help with your final dilemmas of the campaign.

We're joined by FPL expert Pras to help you pick your last captain, decide on the final transfer and sniff out those differentials that could make all the difference in your league.

Send your questions and screenshots of your teams to Pras - WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

Ben Ramsdale
BBC Sport

Thanks Alastair.

I'm not sure on the knowledgeable shout - my rank would say otherwise but I'll take all the compliments I can get.

In the words of Ariana Grande, let's get this going for One Last Time.

Alastair Telfer
BBC Sport

What time is it? It is FPL time!

I shall hand you over to someone more knowledgeable on that. Take it away Ben.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery on needing resutls to go his side's way to qualify for the Champions League: "We will finish in Europe, which we set out for at the start of the season.

"We have been demanding and consistent in the second half of the season to arrive at the key moment with the opportunity to qualify for the Champions League.

"It is not in our hands but we are grateful to be here now.

"Our focus is the result of our own match. "

Aston Villa

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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery on facing Manchester United, who lost the Europa League final to Tottenham on Wednesday: "We always expect the best. The greatest of Manchester United will still be there. The correct coach is still there. He did a fantastic job at Sporting.

"The greatness is still there, the coach is great and the players are very good.

"No change in my focus or plan. They are playing at home with their supporters."

Ipswich Town

On team news against West Ham, Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna said: "Kalvin Phillips is seeing a specialist for his achilles issue to hopefully get that sorted in the off-season. Sammie Szmodics is back training with the group but we have to decide on availability.

"The long-termers are still out and there’s a little bit of sickness in the camp so we've had a few off and are struggling with that."

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo on pressure of the game to help qualify for Champions League football next season: "A normal week for everyone in approach. Prepare game like we usually do. Nothing changes.

"One thing we are enjoying is preparing for a big match, so why not enjoy it? Everyone is enjoying it here."

On what his message to the players will be before the game: "In a game like this, with motivation you just don’t have to worry about that. It is already there.

"Players are on fire to play the game so the message is to stick to the task."

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo, after reports have linked him with the vacant Roma manager job: "Do you really think I'm going to waste time on that?

"So much to think and get ready, my main focus is preparing the team, getting best solutions and details for players – nothing else."

After being asked about Morgan Gibbs-White's future after another England call-up: "No, I'm only concerned about his performance on the Sunday. This is what we think.

"In his mind for sure the only thought is to compete and help the team on Sunday."

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has provided an update on Taiwo Awoniyi after having surgery on a serious injury sustained against Leicester: "He is much better. Already been able to walk.

"Doctor informed he is starting his normal life in terms of eating his food, so he is doing much better."

On whether Awoniyi will be in attendance on Sunday: "Can't answer that. I don't know, but he is okay.

"In the game he is not going to be with us, it was a big issue, it is in our mind yet and we want him to be healthy again. So it is going to be a game for Taiwo, for the fans, for the city, for everybody."

On Murillo: "Still assessing. It was his ankle, not been able to train so we will see tomorrow."

He also said there is more team news but he wants to "leave it that way".

Stay right here to follow our FPL Q&A as we'll be putting your questions to FPL expert Pras from 15:30 BST.

Does your league have a forfeit for finishing bottom? Are you involved in a tight title race? We want to hear your final-day FPL stories and who knows, Pras may be able to help you finish the FPL season with a flourish.

So feel free to send us your stories and any questions for Pras, along with screenshots of teams, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

Ipswich Town

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna has confirmed he has given striker Liam Delap permission to speak to other clubs, following the club's relegation back to the Championship.

McKenna said: "He’s looking at his options for next year. We support him with that."

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola on missing out on European qualification but still being able to finish in the top 10: "Obviously we would have preferred to finish with the chance of Europe because we have been very close to getting there.

"But it is very important for us to finish in the top 10 now. I want to finish with a win. I want to finish a very good season feeling that we have done something good."

On the importance of taking three points against already-relegated Leicester City: "I will choose the team that I think will give us more guarantees to perform well and win against Leicester City.

"For me, it is a very important game. I want to be in the top 10. I want to finish with a win at home in front of our supporters."

The Cherries go into the final day in 11th place, one point below Fulham and two below Brentford.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola on whether goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga will sign a permanent deal after his successful loan spell: "I think it is a matter of negotiating with Kepa himself and with Chelsea. I think both sides are very happy with his loan spell.

"I think he has performed really well, and his character and experience have been very valuable for us. In a really young team, to have someone with his experience of fighting regularly for titles has been really lovely.

"But we still have Neto, [Mark] Travers and [Alex] Paulsen, so we will see in pre-season what decisions we take. There will definitely be changes in that position though, yes."

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Brentford

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has confirmed that defender Aaron Hickey will be in the Bees' first-team squad for the first time since October 2023.

"[I'm] very pleased for him," said Frank. "He’s worked very hard and this is a little bonus before he goes into the summer."

The Scotland international has suffered several setbacks in his recovery from a long-term hamstring problem.

Fellow defender Ben Mee will not be involved after saying farewell at the Bees' final home game last weekend before departing the club this summer.

"We had a nice send-off after the Fulham game and said a few nice words to him in general for what he has contributed," Frank added. "The last three years have been a pleasure and I wish him and his family all the best."

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has provided an update on team news following last Saturday's FA Cup final win over Manchester City.

Marc Guehi "can't play" because of his eye injury and Adam Wharton is unavailable having suffered concussion.

Nathaniel Clyne and Ben Chilwell are doubtful as they have both missed training due to illness.

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