Looking for the edge in Gameweek 38? This week’s selection is a clinical blend of high-volume shooters and the league’s most creative sparks, all primed for a massive haul. From “pressing monsters” to tactical “high-line specialists,” here is the Scout’s Top 8.
1. Fulham vs. Newcastle United
Player: Harry Wilson
Harry Wilson has elevated his game to become the undisputed centerpiece of the Fulham attack during a highly consistent campaign. With ten goals and six assists across 35 appearances, his efficiency has turned the Cottagers into an incredibly dangerous transition team. Wilson represents a unique dual threat; he is just as clinical working the spaces inside the area as he is firing from distance, evidenced by a symmetrical split of 20 shots on target inside the box and 21 from outside. Furthermore, his dead-ball accuracy remains the gold standard in the league, converting a perfect six out of six direct free-kicks. Facing Newcastle United on the final day, Wilson’s guaranteed minutes and ball-striking volume provide an incredibly high floor for returns.
2. Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal
Player: Viktor Gyökeres
Arsenal travel to Selhurst Park not as nervous title-chasers, but as confirmed Premier League Champions. This tactical freedom makes Viktor Gyökeres an incredibly dangerous option for the final day. The Swedish forward has enjoyed a magnificent debut year, hitting 20 goals in all competitions to join an exclusive club of historical Arsenal marksmen. Within the league, his 14 goals have come from an expected goals (xG) value of 12.23, an overperformance that highlights his lethal instinct in front of goal. Averaging a massive presence in the box with 140 touches in the opposition area, Gyökeres will look to put a final exclamation point on an unforgettable season against a Crystal Palace side that will have to contend with an unburdened and fluid Gunners offense.
3. Nottingham Forest vs. AFC Bournemouth
Player: Rayan
The mid-season arrival of Rayan from Vasco da Gama has given Bournemouth an entirely new dimension on the flank. The 19-year-old has been remarkably efficient, converting his five goals from an expected goals (xG) of just 2.85 over 1,046 minutes of play. Rayan is a highly direct wide asset who relishes isolating full-backs, completing 29 successful dribbles and constantly forcing the ball into dangerous central areas. Having started and logged 84 minutes in the historic midweek draw that derailed Manchester City’s title defenses, Rayan enters the trip to Nottingham Forest in peak physical and mental form, ready to exploit a defensive unit that frequently struggles with dynamic, pacing wingers.
4. Tottenham Hotspur vs. Everton
Player: Richarlison
With Dominic Solanke sidelined for the season’s conclusion, Richarlison has stepped back into the central striker role for Tottenham and immediately found his scoring boots. The Brazilian has scored in two of his last three Premier League starts, including a vital goal in the midweek London derby against Chelsea. Richarlison provides a direct, physical focal point that has rejuvenated a changing Spurs attack, showing high accuracy inside the box with multiple shots on target per match. As Tottenham host Everton on Sunday, Richarlison’s aerial dominance and aggressive running paths make him the ideal asset to target a Toffees backline that can be prone to conceding high-value chances under heavy pressing.
5. Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Manchester United
Player: Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes has officially achieved footballing history ahead of the trip to the Amex. With his assist against Nottingham Forest on May 17, the Manchester United captain moved to 20 league assists, matching the legendary single-season record. Fernandes remains the division’s most creative player by an extraordinary margin, racking up 132 chances created and dominating the division’s transition metrics. His durability is equally staggering; having logged 2,976 minutes of Premier League football, he is entirely immune to final-day squad rotation. Facing a Brighton side that likes to play an open expansive game, Fernandes is perfectly primed to claim the assist record outright in the season finale.
6. Manchester City vs. Aston Villa
Player: Antoine Semenyo
While Manchester City saw their championship dreams evaporate in midweek, Antoine Semenyo’s individual statistics remain a testament to a world-class season. The forward has hammered home 16 goals and provided four assists, acting as a relentless physical force in Pep Guardiola’s forward line. Semenyo’s underlying metrics are terrifying for defenders; he has registered a high number of touches in the opposition box that showcase his elite ability to sustain attacks. Hosting Aston Villa at the Etihad, Semenyo’s dual-threat profile and physical dominance, ensure that City will have the offensive leverage to close their season out with a high-scoring display.
7. Liverpool vs. Brentford
Player: Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz has been the primary creative engine for Liverpool in his debut English campaign, accumulating 60 chances created from 1,853 total touches. The German playmaker operates with elite technical security, completing 38 successful dribbles with a high 53.5% completion rate to consistently progress the ball into the final third. After being rested to a 24-minute substitute role during the midweek defeat to Aston Villa, a fresh Wirtz is set to return to the starting lineup at Anfield. Facing Brentford on the final day, his vision and ability to drift between the lines will be critical to breaking down a compact Bees block and providing the necessary service for the frontline.
8. West Ham United vs. Leeds United
Player: Taty Castellanos
No player enters the final day with higher individual volume or higher stakes than West Ham’s Taty Castellanos. Since his January move from Lazio, the Argentine has scored five league goals, but his recent underlying data is what demands attention. Castellanos has taken an astonishing 15 shots across his last three matches, including an eight-shot outburst against Newcastle where he scored and hit the woodwork. With West Ham facing a must-win fixture against Leeds United to mathematically seal their Premier League safety, Nuno Espírito Santo is expected to construct the entire attack around Castellanos’ relentless movement and elite shooting volume.
The final round of the season leaves no room for hesitation. The historical data points clearly toward those assets who command the highest volume of chances and the absolute certainty of tactical centrality. From the history-chasing boots of Bruno Fernandes to the survival-driven shooting boots of Taty Castellanos, these eight options have the underlying numbers to close out the campaign with massive returns. Good luck to all managers navigating the final 90 minutes of an unforgettable year.
