The Football Blog Fantasy League: Final Gameweek Preview

So just one game remains in what has been a thoroughly enjoyable and very memorable Premier League season. Aside from the small issue of the title still to be decided, victory, as well as pride, is still up for grabs in The Football Blog’s fantasy football league as managers prepare their teams for one final points surge.

Buoyed by another excellent gameweek, Affizzul Hakim’s ~StarCaster~ continue to lead the way and are clear favourites to claim the title. Richard Bourne’s Get Loose Get Loose sit 18 points off the top and he will require some bold moves and good luck to make up the difference on the final day. SportGuru sit a further 21 points off the pace and James Hutchison’s side would require something special to top the pile come Sunday evening.

So for those managers looking throw in some less obvious choices to help them make up ground this weekend, who could they turn to? From the title rivals, Salomon Kalou has been in form of late and could be a good addition to any midfield, as might Paul Scholes or Ryan Giggs, with both veterans seemingly ending the season with a flourish.

Elsewhere, Carlton Cole and Araujo Ilan seem to have hit a bit of late season form up front for West Ham. With the threat of relegation no longer an issue, and with their opponents Manchester City out of the race for fourth spot, there could be some goals at Upton Park on Sunday. Scott Parker might also fancy his chances of getting in on the act.

Other potential less owned options might include a fit again Robin Van Persie as Arsenal take on a Fulham side whose minds must surely now have drifted towards the Europa Cup Final. Another team with one eye on a cup final is Portsmouth, which could be to Everton’s benefit when the sides meet at Goodison Park. Ayegbeni Yakubu and Louis Saha appear to have been forgotten from a fantasy perspective but could be worth a gamble here.

So your final league position could well be determined by whether you can out think those around you in the last gameweek. Let us know your thoughts and who you are looking to recruit to push you over the line. Also let us know who you think look to be the best prospects for next season. Do you have a starting XI in mind already? Enjoy the weekend’s games and good luck!