Summary

  • Recap all the big Fantasy Premier League talking points and team news before gameweek 38

  • This week's deadline is 14:30 BST on Sunday

  • Who is the best final-day captain? Who is the best one-week punt? FPL Pras answered your questions

  • Does your league have a forfeit for finishing bottom? Are you involved in a tight title race? The best final-day FPL stories

  1. 'It was a pleasure just watching De Bruyne as a footballer'published at 14:27 British Summer Time

    Fulham v Man City (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    Fulham

    Fulham manager Marco Silva on Kevin de Bruyne playing his final game for Manchester City: "He's a player who has had a massive impact on this competition. He was a big part of Man City's success.

    "When you are playing against a team or managing a club, there is always a danger player, and it was a pleasure just watching him as a footballer if you're a neutral. I wish him the best."

    Kevin de Bruyne waves to Manchester City fans after his final home game for the clubImage source, EPA
  2. Fulham team news - same again for Cottagerspublished at 14:25 British Summer Time

    Fulham v Man City (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    Fulham

    Fulham manager Marco Silva on team news: "There's nothing really different from the last game, no fresh news."

    On preparing for the last game of the season: "We have been working this week just like all the other weeks before. This is the last game of the season, but we try to get the same level of concentration.

    "It’s a bit more emotional. It’s good that we are playing at home and get the opportunity to strengthen the connection between the players and fans."

  3. Hammers looking to 'build on the things we've been doing well'published at 14:22 British Summer Time

    Ipswich v West Ham (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    West Ham United

    West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen scores his side's first goalImage source, Getty Images

    West Ham boss Graham Potter on what he wants to see against Ipswich: "As always, building on the things that we have been doing well. We need to be competitive, and we need to be solid.

    "Ipswich will want to finish in a good way. We always respect the opponent and the competition. We want to play with a purpose, a positivity and try to win the match.

    "Our focus is to try to win the match. It's about being consistent with what we’re trying to do. Attacking the game as best we can and going for the win."

    On Ipswich being relegated after back-to-back promotions: "It's been an amazing journey for them. They've had a setback, but sometimes that's when you learn, and they'll come again."

  4. 'It is a long season, but one more push'published at 14:19 British Summer Time

    Ipswich v West Ham (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    West Ham United

    Boss Graham Potter on West Ham's preparation for the final game of the season after last week's 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest: "We have been disappointed after the game because the result was not what we wanted, and you have to deal with that.

    "We make sure we give the players time to clear their heads. We have had a good couple of days' training. It has been good and the boys are looking forward to the final match. It is a long season, but one more push."

  5. Saints team news - Bednarek struggling to be fitpublished at 14:16 British Summer Time

    Southampton v Arsenal (Sun, 16:00 GMT)

    Southampton

    Southampton Interim Manager Simon RuskImage source, Getty Images

    Interim Saints boss Simon Rusk on team news: "Taylor Harwood-Bellis had the nasty one (ankle injury) last week, which will rule him out.

    "Jan Bednarek is still struggling with his knee injury so it’s unlikely anything will change with that. Albert Gronbaek has been struggling with his Achilles. There's a couple out so there's a little bit of adapting for this one."

  6. Moyes reveals that Doucoure's 'had a better offer from elsewhere'published at 14:13 British Summer Time

    Newcastle v Everton (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    Everton

    Everton manager David Moyes on midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure leaving the club this summer: "We wanted him to stay and made him an offer but he's had a better offer from elsewhere.

    "There are no hard feelings, I've known him from his Watford days and have picked him almost every game. He has been a great servant for the club."

    On contract situations with the rest of the squad, Moyes said: "We'll put something out on Monday."

    Abdoulaye Doucoure waves to the Everton fans as he is substituted against SouthamptonImage source, PA Media
  7. Cherries team news - Scott returns to trainingpublished at 14:09 British Summer Time

    Bournemouth v Leicester City (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    Bournemouth

    Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has confirmed that Alex Scott has returned to training today. The midfielder is wearing a mask to protect his fractured jaw and the club is yet to decide on his involvement on Sunday.

    A late call will also need to be made on the fitness of defender James Hill.

  8. Wolves team news - Larsen doubtfulpublished at 14:03 British Summer Time

    Wolves v Brentford (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    Wolves

    Wolves manager Vitor Pereira has confirmed that forward Jorgen Strand Larsen is doubtful for Sunday's game, but otherwise he has all his players available.

    "[With] Larsen we have doubts," said Pereira. "We will see tomorrow, he is trying."

  9. 'Important' for Hammers to finish above Spurs and Man Utdpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time

    Ipswich v West Ham (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    West Ham United

    Graham Potter, Head Coach of West Ham United, celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    West Ham boss Graham Potter on the importance of finishing above Manchester United and Tottenham: "It is very important for us.

    "In the end, we want to finish as high as we can - a win would help us move up a place possibly."

    The Hammers are currently in 15th place - two points above Spurs, one above Man United and one below Wolves.

  10. 'Bowen will be disappointed' with England omissionpublished at 13:56 British Summer Time

    Ipswich v West Ham (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    West Ham United

    West Ham boss Graham Potter on West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen being excluded from Thomas Tuchel's England squad: "Well, it is not my thing to pick that squad. I have full respect for the England manager.

    "[I'm] disappointed for Jarrod, but we will support him and he’ll carry on doing what he’s doing for us.

    "He will be naturally disappointed. Of course, every player wants to play for their country. He has trained well for us and he will be looking forward to the game [on Sunday]."

    West Ham's Jarrod Bowen celebrates after scoring against Nottingham ForestImage source, Reuters
  11. Toffees team news - Branthwaite and Coleman outpublished at 13:50 British Summer Time

    Newcastle v Everton (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    Everton

    Everton manager David Moyes confirmed Jarrad Branthwaite - who was not included in Thomas Tuchel's England squad today - is "injured and won't be available" for Sunday's final Premier League game of the season.

    The defender limped out of last Sunday's win over Southampton with a hamstring injury, which will likely take four to five weeks to heal.

    Captain Seamus Coleman suffered a thigh strain in the emotional Goodison Park farewell and will also be unavailable.

    Everton fans applaud as Seamus Coleman is substituted against SouthamptonImage source, PA Media
  12. 'To say we expected to win the title would be a bit too much'published at 13:44 British Summer Time

    Liverpool v Crystal Palace (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    Liverpool

    In his interview with BBC sports editor Dan Roan, Liverpool boss Arne Slot said that winning the Premier League title in his first season in charge was "an achievement that we hoped for".

    "We worked really hard, but to say we expected it, I expected it, would be a bit too much," he added.

    Nevertheless, the season will end with Monday's bus parade to mark Liverpool's record-equalling 20th English league title.

    "I think these moments will be some of the most special moments in your life, professional-wise, maybe the most special moment," Slot said.

    Celebrating Feyenoord's title success with 100,000 people had been "very special", he said, but "to do it with a multiple of that will probably be a once-in-a-lifetime experience".

    "Although, we are planning to win a few things more at this club, so let's hope it's not going to be the last time," he added.

    Liverpool manager Arne Slot celebrates the team's Premier League title win with staff and players in 2025Image source, Reuters
  13. 'Man City will be title challengers next season'published at 13:37 British Summer Time

    Liverpool

    Although Liverpool and Manchester City are separated by 15 points, Arne Slot said Pep Guardiola's side have been "better in the second part of the season".

    Speaking to BBC sports editor, Dan Roan, Slot praised City's form after they won the past four Premier League titles.

    "Four or five years - it is such an incredible accomplishment to be at the top for so many years," said Slot.

    "With this manager (Guardiola) and the players they’ve got, Man City will always be part of the competition that we will face next season."

    Liverpool manager Arne Slot and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola signal to their playersImage source, Reuters
  14. Slot 'didn't have to repair any confidence' when succeeding Klopppublished at 13:29 British Summer Time

    Liverpool v Crystal Palace (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    Liverpool

    Jurgen Klopp will be attending Liverpool's final game of the season on Sunday, when the Reds will be presented with the Premier League trophy

    When Klopp announced he would be leaving Liverpool on 26 January 2024 - Liverpool were five points clear of Manchester City and were on track for Klopp's second Premier league title.

    That didn't come to fruition and the Reds ended the 2023-24 season nine points behind City in third. But Klopp's predecessor Arne Slot said in an interview with BBC sports editor Dan Roan that he "didn't have to repair any confidence".

    He said: "A few of them had already won the league, a few of them had won the Champions League and one of them is a World Cup winner (Alexis Mac Allister).

    "The players that play at this level know they can win trophies. It wasn't like I had to do anything about our confidence. What we needed to do was a few things better, which is normal."

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with his arm around right-back Trent Alexander-ArnoldImage source, PA Media
  15. What do we have coming up next?published at 13:21 British Summer Time

    Karan Vinod
    BBC Sport Journalist

    The likes of Unai Emery, Nuno Espirito Santo, Oliver Glasner and others are yet to speak to the media. As soon as they do, we will bring you team news, and any key lines from their news conferences.

    We also have FPL chat from 15:30 BST so make sure you stay with us for that.

    In the meantime, keep your messages and replies coming, especially after what Pep Guardiola had to say about Phil Foden, and we'll try our best to feature as many as possible.

  16. Recap: Top lines from today's news conferences so farpublished at 13:11 British Summer Time

    Media caption,

    'I wasn't completely happy with his training' - Slot on Alexander-Arnold

    There's plenty of Premier League news conference to come soon but there's already been loads of good stuff from the managers who have already previewed the final day of the Premier League campaign on Sunday.

    Take a look below:

  17. Man City team news - Rodri won't start, Stones remains outpublished at 13:03 British Summer Time

    Fulham v Man City (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says there are no new injury concerns ahead of the final game of the season, but John Stones remains unavailable.

    Rodri is not fit enough to start while Mateo Kovacic is suspended after being sent off against Bournemouth on Tuesday.

  18. I want to help Foden - Guardiolapublished at 13:00 British Summer Time

    Fulham v Man City (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    Manchester City

    On midfielder Phil Foden having a difficult season and saying he has had mental fatigue, Guardiola said: "That is true, Phil has said that.

    "We want to help him and that’s the most important thing. He needs rest and then he will come back. I want to help him. I don’t care about his performance, I just want him to feel good because then the rest will come in an easy way."

    On Foden being omitted from the England squad after carrying an ankle injury: "For a long time he has been struggling with his ankle. What happens with the international team is down to Thomas Tuchel."

    Guardiola added that "in principle" Foden will go to the Club World Cup in America this summer, despite this ankle injury.

    Manchester City's Phil Foden goes off injured away to Manchester UnitedImage source, EPA
  19. 'Long way to go until Rodri's back to what he was'published at 12:56 British Summer Time

    Fulham v Man City (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    Manchester City

    On Rodri, who returned from his ACL injury to play a cameo off the bench against Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola said: "We are really pleased he’s back and our reaction from our people to him. I am sure he’s really pleased with that.

    "[He has] a long way to go until he’s back to what he was. After surgery you always have to be careful or you can have muscular problems.

    "It is a [positive] step for his mind and his knee, but we won’t yet see Rodri as we know him."

    Rodri comes on for Manchester City against BournemouthImage source, PA Media
  20. Guardiola happy to have Champions League qualification in own handspublished at 12:52 British Summer Time

    Fulham v Man City (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says "it is better arriving in the last game knowing it depends on you", rather than those around you, to confirm Champions League qualification.

    "We need one point to go in the Champions League next season, but we need to win against a top side," he added.

    Fulham are 10th in the table but Brighton's win over Liverpool on Monday killed off their hopes of clinching a European spot.