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As we gear towards the final day of this Premier League season, we’ve put together a full squad that you should consider for selection this weekend.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

All eyes will be on the relegation battle, with Everton, Leicester City and Leeds United all desperate to avoid joining Southampton in the Championship next season.<\/p>\n

The battle for the final European place must also be settled, with Aston Villa and Tottenham fighting to secure it.<\/p>\n

It is worth keeping an eye on the teams will lots to play for, while those with nothing to lose will have the freedom to express themselves.<\/p>\n

Here, we’ve assembled a 15-man squad (within a budget of \u00a3100 million) you should be considering, taking into account value, points, performances and fixtures when using your wildcard ahead of another big week of Premier League action.<\/p>\n

Gameweek 38 Wildcard picks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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David de Gea (\u00a35.1m)<\/h4>\n

FPL points so far: 154<\/em>
\nFixture: Fulham (H)<\/em><\/p>\n

Though disappointed not to keep a clean sheet against Chelsea, Joao Felix’s consolation was the first goal De Gea had conceded in seven home matches.<\/p>\n

The Golden Glove winner will want to end a generally solid campaign between the sticks with yet another clean sheet.<\/p>\n

Trent Alexander-Arnold (\u00a37.8m)<\/h4>\n

FPL points so far: 152<\/em>
\nFixture: Southampton (A)<\/em><\/p>\n

Kieran Trippier (198) is the only defender to better Alexander-Arnold’s points tally in this season’s FPL.<\/p>\n

The England international has registered 27 points in his last three away games – collecting a goal and clean sheet, as well as providing three assists.<\/p>\n

Joachim Andersen (\u00a34.5m)<\/h4>\n

FPL points so far: 78<\/em>
\nFixture: Nottingham Forest (H)<\/em><\/p>\n

Andersen has helped Crystal Palace earn two clean sheets in their last three home games, and will want another against a Forest side that are already safe in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

A threat at the other end of the field, too, he has registered the most shots overall (22), shots in the box (19) and shots on target (nine) of any Eagles defender this season.<\/p>\n

Victor Lindelof (\u00a34.1m)<\/h4>\n

FPL points so far: 55<\/em>
\nFixture: Fulham (H)<\/em><\/p>\n

An ever-present in Manchester United’s last seven matches, Lindelof has drawn a blank just once during that span.<\/p>\n

The defender will fancy adding to his points tally against Fulham, who have scored just once in their last three away games.<\/p>\n

Mohamed Salah (\u00a313.1m)<\/h4>\n

FPL points so far: 234<\/em>
\nFixture: Southampton (A)<\/em><\/p>\n

The FPL’s top-scoring midfielder is enjoying a rich vein of form, registering seven goals and four assists in his last nine appearances.<\/p>\n

And he will want to end the season on a high against relegated Southampton, who are on a five-game losing streak.<\/p>\n

Riyad Mahrez (\u00a37.5m)<\/h4>\n

FPL points so far: 124<\/em>
\nFixture: Brentford (A)<\/em><\/p>\n

In the midst of Pep Guardiola’s squad rotation, Mahrez has started each of Manchester City’s last six Premier League games.<\/p>\n

The Algeria international has collected five assists in that span and will be confident of adding more against Brentford, who have registered just one clean sheet in seven at home.<\/p>\n

Eberechi Eze (\u00a35.7m)<\/h4>\n

FPL points so far: 157<\/em>
\nFixture: Nottingham Forest (H)<\/em><\/p>\n

With impressive form that has earned an England call-up, Eze has averaged 7.2 points in nine games since Roy Hodgson’s return to Selhurst Park with six goals and two assists.<\/p>\n

Three of those goals have come in Palace’s last two home games, with the midfielder collecting 25 points along the way.<\/p>\n

Jacob Ramsey (\u00a35.1m)<\/h4>\n

FPL points so far: 126<\/em>
\nFixture: Brighton and Hove Albion (H)<\/em><\/p>\n

Villa must better Tottenham’s result against Leeds to guarantee continental football in the Midlands next season.<\/p>\n

Ramsey is one of their players in form, scoring in their last two games and collecting 16 points along the way, and he could be one of the players to profit with his side having no choice but to go for it.<\/p>\n

Harry Kane (\u00a311.4m)<\/h4>\n

FPL points so far: 247<\/em>
\nFixture: Leeds United (A)<\/em><\/p>\n

Speculation suggests this could be Kane’s final Tottenham game. If so, he will be eager to go out on a high.<\/p>\n

The England captain generally does regardless, scoring nine goals on the final day of Premier League seasons, while he has netted 10 times and claimed two assists in his last 11 appearances.<\/p>\n

Julian Alvarez (\u00a36.1m)<\/h4>\n

FPL points so far: 101<\/em>
\nFixture: Brentford (A)<\/em><\/p>\n

Alvarez is likely to enjoy another decent runout with Guardiola having one eye on the forthcoming FA Cup and Champions League finals.<\/p>\n

The Argentina international has scored twice and provided an assist in his last five Premier League starts.<\/p>\n

Jamie Vardy (\u00a39.1m)<\/h4>\n

FPL points so far: 81<\/em>
\nFixture: West Ham United (H)<\/em><\/p>\n

If results don’t go Leicester’s way, this is also likely to be Vardy’s Premier League swansong.<\/p>\n

But the veteran striker, who has scored in seven of his last eight final-day appearances, generally rises to the big occasion and if given the opportunity, he will give everything for the Foxes’ cause.<\/p>\n

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Sam Johnstone (\u00a34.4m)<\/h4>\n

FPL points so far: 33<\/em>
\nFixture: Nottingham Forest (H)<\/em><\/p>\n

Pervis Estupinan (\u00a35.0m)<\/h4>\n

FPL points so far: 127<\/em>
\nFixture: Aston Villa (A)<\/em><\/p>\n

James Tarkowski (\u00a34.1m)<\/h4>\n

FPL points so far: 98<\/em>
\nFixture: Bournemouth (H)<\/em><\/p>\n

Dwight McNeil (\u00a35.1m)<\/h4>\n

FPL points so far: 123<\/em>
\nFixtures: Bournemouth (H)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As we gear towards the final day of this Premier League season, we’ve put together a full squad that you should consider for selection this weekend.\u00a0 All eyes will be on the relegation battle, with Everton, Leicester City and Leeds United all desperate to avoid joining Southampton in the Championship next season. 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