Best Wildcard squad for GW37
The optimal GW37 Wildcard build here is a 3-4-3. Start Sánchez in goal, then Guéhi, O’Reilly and Chalobah at the back. In midfield, Semenyo, Enzo, Cherki and Foden give the best balance of xP and upside, with Haaland, João Pedro and Richarlison up front. This squad comes in at £101.2m, so it is £1.2m over budget, and that matters. The cleanest trim is Reece James at £5.6m down to a cheaper defender outside this draft pool, or Foden at £8.0m to a lower priced midfielder if you need to get legal fast.
Goalkeepers
Donnarumma and Sánchez are almost level on projection, 3.98 xP versus 3.96 xP, so this is mostly about fixture preference and home advantage. Sánchez gets the nod at home to Spurs, while Donnarumma away to Bournemouth is a perfectly acceptable backup. At £4.8m, Sánchez is also one of the more budget friendly pieces in the squad.
Defenders
Guéhi is the standout defender on raw projection at 4.38 xP, with strong recent form of 4.2 and huge ownership at 32.6%. He looks close to a lock. O’Reilly follows on 4.11 xP, and Matheus N. is right behind on 4.02 xP. If you want to chase pure model value, the double or triple on this defensive block is clear.
From Chelsea, Chalobah edges James for minutes security and value, 3.95 xP at £5.4m versus 3.62 xP at £5.6m. James has the higher ceiling historically, but for a Wildcard one week from the end, Chalobah is the more practical play.
Midfielders
Semenyo is the best midfield pick in the squad on 4.60 xP, backed by 4.2 form and massive 46.2% selection. He is both an upside pick and a shield. Enzo is next at 3.73 xP, but the key extra is his recent 6.0 form, which is the joint best among the midfielders listed. Cherki at 3.71 xP looks like a strong enabler, while Foden at 3.64 xP is the premium midfield slot with proven explosiveness.
Doku is the main alternative. His xP is lower at 3.48, but the 6.0 form is hard to ignore. If you want a more aggressive build, he can start over Foden or Cherki depending on your risk tolerance.
Forwards
Haaland is the headline. He leads the entire squad on 7.58 xP, comfortably ahead of João Pedro on 5.75 xP and Richarlison on 3.50 xP. At £14.7m and 62.5% ownership, he is non-negotiable on Wildcard. João Pedro is the clear second striker, with enough projection to be started without hesitation. Richarlison is more of a value third forward, but his 5.0 form suggests he still carries meaningful goal threat.
Captaincy
Captain Haaland. The xP gap is too big to overthink, 7.58 compared with 5.75 for João Pedro and 4.60 for Semenyo. This is a numbers call first, not a vibes call.
Bench order
- 1. Donnarumma
- 2. Matheus N.
- 3. James
- 4. Doku
If you need to get under £100.0m, James is the first downgrade. If you need a second cut, move Foden or Richarlison to a cheaper alternative. The core to protect is Haaland, João Pedro, Semenyo, Guéhi and Sánchez.