As managers approach the first double gameweek of the 2025\/26 season, gameplanning and transfer choices are especially important. With a full slate of fixtures from Friday to Sunday there are significant point opportunities ahead before the double in Gameweek 26.<\/p>\n
Goalkeepers offer mixed appeal for GW25. David Raya (\u00a35.9m) is a dependable option as Arsenal host Sunderland and chase a 13th Premier League shutout this campaign. Budget alternatives include Burnley\u2019s Martin D\u00fabravka (\u00a34.0m), who faces West Ham (H), and Chelsea\u2019s Robert S\u00e1nchez (\u00a34.9m), who travels to Wolves (A) before meeting Leeds (H) and Burnley (H) in his next two league games.<\/p>\n
Defenders with appealing short-term fixtures stand out. Trevoh Chalobah (\u00a35.7m) is the second-highest scoring defender in FPL with 117 points and looks a regular starter under Liam Rosenior. Arsenal\u2019s double makes at least one of their defensive assets essential: Gabriel (\u00a37.0m) is recommended despite his rising price, while Jurri\u00ebn Timber (\u00a36.3m) and William Saliba (\u00a36.0m) complement him, Timber offering more attacking potential. Fulham\u2019s Joachim Andersen (\u00a34.6m) has attractive fixtures beginning with Everton (H) and a favourable run after that. Harry Maguire (\u00a34.3m) gives value for Manchester United managers, offering defensive contribution points and set-piece threat against Tottenham Hotspur (H).<\/p>\n
In midfield, Bruno Fernandes (\u00a39.6m) is the standout pick as United\u2019s forward line performs, having supplied two assists last weekend and leading the Premier League for chances created. Budget and mid-price options include Bryan Mbeumo (\u00a38.5m) and Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez (\u00a36.8m), while Cole Palmer (\u00a310.4m) remains potent for Chelsea. Declan Rice (\u00a37.5m) is the primary Arsenal attacking midfield option following Bukayo Saka\u2019s injury. Florian Wirtz (\u00a38.3m) has delivered 37 points in his last five games and remains in form.<\/p>\n
Forward choices are led by Erling Haaland (\u00a315.0m), still capable of large hauls despite a quieter spell. Hugo Ekitik\u00e9 (\u00a38.9m) recorded 13 points with a brace last weekend and could follow up. Jo\u00e3o Pedro (\u00a37.5m) is central to Chelsea under Rosenior, while Jarrod Bowen (\u00a37.6m) offers consistent returns for West Ham against Burnley (A).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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