Scouting The Doubles

The best Arsenal players for FPL Double Gameweek 29 and beyond

As if you hadn’t heard already, six top-flight teams will play twice in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Double Gameweek 29, after three postponed fixtures were rescheduled for mid-March.

In this first instalment of a four-part Scouting the Doubles, we’ll be focusing on Arsenal.

Notably, in addition to their ‘double’, the Gunners also have a guaranteed fixture in Gameweek 30, making their assets more appealing for those attempting to negotiate the blank without a Free Hit.

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THE OUTLOOK

With a double-header in Gameweek 29, an unaffected fixture in Blank Gameweek 30 and a favourable run of matches right through until the end of the season, Arsenal assets are understandably in demand right now.

Added to that, they also have two more as-yet-unannounced Double Gameweeks to fit in somewhere during the run below.

After a disastrous start to the season, the Gunners’ have entered the top four as the season’s close approaches, having beaten Watford 3-2 at Vicarage Road on Sunday.

In fact, they have now won their last four Premier League matches in a row, netting eight goals, with the in-form Bukayo Saka (£6.5m) their top scorer during that period with two.

Now, they take on Leicester City (h) and Liverpool (h) in a tricky looking Gameweek 29 double-header, before a kinder run which sees them face Aston Villa (a), Crystal Palace (a) and Brighton and Hove Albion (h).

MAIN FPL TARGETS

462 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Lignja
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Cant complane on this gw so far, for next one Jimenez, Couthino to Lacazete, Kulusevski -4 good moves? Or any better idea, curent team is

    Dubravka
    Taa, Cancelo, James
    Salah, Son, Saka, Raphina, Coutinho
    Jimenez, Broja

    Sa, Digne, Coady, Pukki

  2. FPL Emu
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    How nailed for GW 29 and 30 do we think Martinelli is right now?

    1. Firmino
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      He is first choice. Arsenal play Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday. So probably the worst schedule possible. I would guess ESR starts one game

    2. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Very

  3. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Start Antonio, Livramento or Coady?

    1. Lignja
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      In that order imo

  4. No Kane No Gain
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is Dias a good option if he is rested tonight?!

    1. Ruinenlust
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      He’s injured

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I meant Liverpools Diaz

    2. Brehmeren
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Out for 4-6 weeks

    3. Firmino
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No for Diaz also

    4. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Luis Diaz, not Ruben Dias? Looks good but might only play 1 next week

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah sorry. Might play 1, but higher chance to play both if rested tonight surely

        1. Firmino
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          The problem is only tonight (48h rest). For Brighton and Arsenal they have 72h so Salah and Mane probably starts both.

  5. Eightball
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    A) Livramento + Mount -----> Kulu + Doherty (-4)
    B) Livramento + Mount + Saiss -------> Kulu + Doherty + Tierney (-8)

    Would look to maybe bench boost in gw29. Which would be either (based on the above hits)

    A) Dubravka - Coutihno - Saiss - Hwang
    B) Dubravka - Coutihno - Tierney - Hwang

    1. Sagnik Sadhukhan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A for me. Arsenal have been leaking goals and Tierney isn't making those lung bursting runs into the channels since Tomiyasu got injured

  6. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Didn’t Spurs just lose to Middlesbrough?

    1. Eightball
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. They are a bit up and down. However they have a double and also play in gw30.

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      In the FA Cup, yes.

      1. Ruinenlust
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        They played their strongest XI

    3. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Nah, they just beat Everton.

    4. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      no
      it was a dream

    5. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      People tend to overlook that they have played arguably the two worst form teams in the Premier league back to back, which does tend to create a better picture than might be the reality

      1. Ruinenlust
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Exectly

      2. Utopsis
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        It's more that they are one of only 2 teams who play twice in 29, and also in 30. So understandably interest in their assets is high

    6. Brehmeren
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Didn't you ask this question yesterday as well?

      1. Ruinenlust
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Is that a problem?

        1. Dennis System
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          did no one tell you last time? Its on all the good sports websites

        2. Brehmeren
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Trolling is, yes.

  7. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James
    Salah Son Saka Raphinha Bowen
    Laca Broja

    (Sa Livra Digne King)

    Is Cancelo, Son & King to Doherty, Kulu, Kane worth it for -8?

    Or keep Son and sell Bowen & Digne for Kulu & Doherty for -4?

    1. FantasyClub
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Son and King to Kulu & Kane

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Can’t afford

  8. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else looking at Doherty or is it a bit risky a pick for now?

    1. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Could be a great pick mate. I will look into him, just not yet for me.

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      You can get Harry Maguire for just 0.7m more

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Why not?

    4. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      everyone is looking at him

      all the talk this morning

  9. FantasyClub
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    A) Weghorst to Laca for a hit?
    B) Keep Weg to face Brentford?
    Will be FH GW 30…

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. FPL Emu
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. LAMELA_AND_CONSUELA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Keep

  10. Sterling Archer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Cancelo is sick and will miss UCL,

    Hope this just a case of, 'the game is already wrapped up and hes having a day off'

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not ideal for folks still holding Cancelo and going against James/Chelsea def (I'm one of them)

      1. Sterling Archer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        So much value tied up in him, if i get rid i doubt i can afford to get him back!

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          There are always ways to get players back. Not many GWs left to go this season, maybe I should be more aggressive with attacking fixtures and points. City only potential double will be 36.

        2. Utopsis
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          I reckon Cancelo only plays about 6 more PL games until the end of the season due to rotation. Might not need him back.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Source please? Need to take him out my UCL team if this is the case

      1. Sterling Archer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        City official twitter - We don't have many, many players - we have just 14 available, we have a few problems - suspension for Kyle, Joao can’t play. Of course, we got an incredible result in the first leg and it’s 5-0 but nothing is done, football is unpredictable.

        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers

        2. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Time for Reece James to join my UCL team too then

        3. DandyDon
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          how do we know he's sick and not injured!?
          All this maticulous planning for WC and then first Digne this week and Cancelo next week maybe.

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            https://twitter.com/City_Xtra/status/1501185744815247366?t=nYPrSxocxdgyZUSQSAhEbg&s=19

            Breaking: #ManCity have '14 players' available for Sporting CP, says Pep Guardiola. Nathan Ake remains ruled out, Kyle Walker is suspended, and Joao Cancelo is 'sick'.

  11. FantasyClub
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Why was Son taken off early? Fatigue?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Game wrapped up, rest and on a booking

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Booked and game already won.

  12. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    How’s this looking?

    Sanchez (LIV, TOT)
    TAA (bha, ars) Robbo (bha, ars) James (NEW) Reguilon* (mun, bha)
    Salah (bha, ars) Saka (LEI, LIV) Kulu (mun, bha) Willock (che, eve) Fraser (che, eve)
    Kane (mun, bha)

    DDG Targett Weghorst Dennis

  13. Bubbles1985
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I guess many are in the same boat as me, only used TC chip and 1 WC.

    Not sure when to use mine now as the weeks seem to be going!

    Do we expect another big DGW?

    Maybe WC before so that I can use BB for this...

      1. Bubbles1985
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Many thanks.

        1 FH to be used soon and then save the other as a bonus for GW37/38

  14. jungle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Does anyone know why Doherty suddenly in favour? Would prefer him to Dier however he's been invisible in the season up to recently...

    1. More Cowbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Two big hauls in the last two gameweeks (18,14).
      Spurs double in 29
      Spurs play in BGW30

      1. More Cowbell
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        + he's cheap-ish

        1. More Cowbell
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Sorry - you meant in favour at spurs, mis-read your post. Forget what I said, my bad!

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Seems to have won the place from Emerson and has so much attacking threat when he plays.

  15. More Cowbell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who do you think scores more points in GW29:

    A) Willock (che, eve) & Doherty (mun, bha)

    or

    b) Kulusevski (mun, bha) and one from Broja/Jiminez/Livra

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Kulu & Broja

  16. European Bob
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Repost, need advice please lad(ie)s:

    Saiss, JWP, Jimenez > Doherty, Salah and Lacazette (-8)

  17. rnrd
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    do we know when Arsenal could possibly have their second DGW after 29?

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      33

  18. Mane Mane Mane
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    My squad is
    Mendy Ramsdale
    Cancelo TAA Robertson Ait Nouri Digne
    Salah Bowen Ramsey Saka Martinelli
    Watkins Dennis Broja

    Is Cancelo Bowen and Dennis to Doherty Kulu and Kane a good move for a -8. It gives me 3 more DGW players this week and also allows me to field 10 players in the blank gameweek.

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I like it - YOLO

  19. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Which one:

    A) Cancelo (cpa)
    B) Robertson (bha, ars) -4

  20. Stamford B
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Alonso, Mount and King to Amartey, Martinelli and Kane -8?

    1. European Bob
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yep

  21. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Ramsdale Dubravska
    TAA Schar Dier James Rudiger
    Salah Saka Havertz Raphinha Ramsey
    Kane Wood Broja
    1ft 1.6 itb
    Fine for this week, pland is to BB. But have only 6 players for GW30. Torn between two way, use the first FH in GW30 or add 2 or 3 more players, should survive with 9 players in Gw30 with at most 1 hit, and use FH in 33 and 36.
    Dont wanna lose any player this week except Ramsey, but he plays in GW30. Willing to lose Wood and Schar in GW30 but not before their DGW29. Any ideas?

    1. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Don't sell Newcaster before the double, save, and then 9 for -4 in 30, don't waste FH in 30, that's my advice.

  22. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Saka or Kulusevski?

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Question of the week

    2. DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I have Kulu. I think Saka has tougher fixtures personally

    3. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Saka

    4. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Saka

  23. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Would you consider benching James in GW29 if he plays 90 mins on Thursday?

    I have a bench of Broja, Livra, Maddison so decent cover.

    1. DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      interesting point, i'm currently looking to bench Livramento or Cancelo again but James could be the one if he is rested. Hard choice. might actually be Cancelo again for me as Palace were mint last time out

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      It’s a v tough one but no

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Do you think James will get any mins in the Newcastle game?

    4. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Nope. Not with James' ceiling

    5. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe he starts Newcastle still, but he gets the minutes managed? It's worth considering, but I think I would risk him over those three options, especially, if Azpi is still out at that point.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        If he plays 90 vs Newcastle and Azpi is declared fit I think I'd lean towards benching him.

        James is a very cameo friendly player. He always comes on for extra physicality at the end usually to see out the game.

        1. Nanoelektronicar
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          If he plays 90 v Norwich, but I yes, if he gets 90, Azpi is ready, there's a high chance he gets the rest.

    6. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes I'll be benching him if he starts v Norwich

  24. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    For those with Just 1 FH left and no WC, are you planning to use it in GW33 or 36? As of now, we have 5 FTs to prep for 33, and 7FTs to prep for GW36. GW33 could have 5 DG teams and GW36 could have 12 DG teams. Seems that saving FH for 36 is more beneficial

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      36, also means you can attack gw 34-> without considering 36 at all

    2. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I don't have City players at the moment, and with their dgw 36 potentially being NEW, BHA, I think I am going to need FH to restructure my team around KDB, Mahrez, Cancelo, etc. It would be tough to get two games from the City players, but if they have good double in 36, I think I would have to FH them in, especially looking at those that got triple Chelsea on FH this week.

      On the other hand, I am not sure when should I bench boost, so 36 might be the best option, considering I'll probably have some dross with two games worth BB for low ceiling.

      Ideally I want to save it for the 36, but I might just use it in 33. Can't say much more than that without fixtures.

    3. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Dont know yet. Feel pretty comfortable to just take a 'wait & see' approach as there's still too many variables to predict how 33 will look right now

  25. Triple Free Bench Hit Boost
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Would people do Raphina to Saka? Raph has Norwich at home and one of Saka's is Liverpool... feel that points to date this GW is blinding me towards taking out Raph.

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No. I'd find another way to get Saka

  26. Tomas_brolin
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Would you play White or Coady this week? Have Ramsdale already so thinking Coady

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      white

  27. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Those with triple captain chip left - are you sticking it in salah this
    week?

    Or kane maybe? Or saving for another week

    Thanks

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      yes. I think the only reason to keep your TC is if you arent planning to use a chip in GW36 as that has a couple of good TC candidates

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        TC is my last chip left but I think it's a risk leaving it until 36 as opposed to going with Salah now. We don't know what teams will be playing for at that stage.

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Playing it on Salah this week.

  28. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Best option;

    A) Livra > B. Davies
    B) Coutinho, Livra > Kulu, Doherty (-4)

    Not FHing in GW30.

    Cheers.

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B

  29. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Remove one to bring Lacazette (-4)

    1. Jimenez
    2. Watkins

    1. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Jim

  30. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Worth a BB right?

    Dubravka (che, eve), White (LIV, LEI), Gordon (NEW, WOL), Broja (wat)