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FPL Double Gameweeks 19, 20 + 23 announced

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We interrupt this World Cup coverage to bring you news of a Fantasy Premier League (FPL) – remember that? – Double Gameweek announcement.

FPL, which has been made to look as well organised as the Arsenal 1990/91 back four by FIFA’s Fantasy game, will get back underway on Gameweek 17 with a normal complement of 10 fixtures.

That’s also the case in Gameweek 18 but the ‘doubles’ then kick off in early 2023, with Gameweeks 19, 20 and 23 all featuring teams who are scheduled to play twice.

The headline news is that Manchester City get Double Gameweeks in both January and February (one of which is a ‘conditional’ one if no FA Cup replays are needed), with London clubs Fulham, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal all getting one Double Gameweek each.

Our ‘FPL Restart’ page is already live on the top menu, with details of every club’s mid-season friendlies already up there and plenty more content to come between now and Boxing Day.

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DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 19

TEAMS THAT DOUBLE

Fulham: Leicester City (a), Chelsea (h)
Chelsea: Manchester City (h), Fulham (a)

DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 20

TEAMS THAT DOUBLE

Manchester City: Manchester United (a), Tottenham Hotspur (h)*
Tottenham Hotspur: Arsenal (h), Manchester City (a)*

*Subject to neither side being involved in an FA Cup third-round replay

DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 23

TEAMS THAT DOUBLE

Manchester City: Aston Villa (h), Arsenal (a)
Arsenal: Brentford (h), Manchester City (h)

INITIAL REACTION

The first thoughts are that it’s not a vintage crop of Double Gameweeks, with every team involved facing at least one big-six side in their ‘double’.

But what it might do, as a silver lining, is ensure that rotation is kept to a relative minimum.

Take Manchester City’s proposed Double Gameweek 20 as an example. The reigning champions face their cross-city rivals and Spurs in this Gameweek, and Pep Guardiola will surely field the likes of Erling Haaland (£12.2m) and Kevin De Bruyne (£12.6m) in both fixtures given their importance in matches of this magnitude.

As for chip strategy, the unlimited transfers we’ve all been given ahead of Gameweek 17 allows us to plan for a Bench Boost, although many may decide to hold this back until a ‘bigger’ Double Gameweek appears later in the season.

The decision to use the Triple Captain chip would appear more appealing, particularly given that City are involved in two of the announced Double Gameweeks.

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  1. Mozumbus
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    WC MD3 anyone?
    Team?

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    1. bitm2007
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      • 9 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      See how those trying to effectively get a FH MD2 and FH MD3 out of a WC get on tonight. We will know then if being able to effectively FH the QF's and SF's is possible which will be very powerful given the limited number of transfers available to others to replace players from teams eliminated for the WC.

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      1. The Mentaculus
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        • 2 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        This is a good point & it did make me double check the transfer allocation for KOs. But I think they are more than enough, especially when you remember that we're getting 4 transfers within R16 immediately after WC, then 5, 5, 6... I'm going to stick with WC for MD3

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        1. Mozumbus
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          This

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    2. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Hope the scout update MD3 picks soon.

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      1. Baps hunter
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        • 6 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        That has been promised below last HT. Probably after this match.

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  2. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
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    • 3 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    If bumper dgw 21 becomes a thing then this news means I will pile into Chelsea. Ready to get hurt again.

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    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      If it's just GW19 then Chelsea are a DGW trap. Only option would be James ( if fit ).

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      1. The Mentaculus
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        • 2 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Now that the actual fixtures are up it kind of loses its appeal already... City & Fulham (A). Defensive double up immediately off the table

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        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          And 21 starts with Liv (A). Don't make me think about Sterling/Mount again, please...

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      2. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
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        • 3 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        You would be looking at BOU / nfo / double including ful / CRY / FH players out / sea of green until WC.
        Looks tasty and RJ, Kepa, Chilwell all building up fitness. RJ and Chilwell transformed my FPL season last year, might just try again this.

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        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Hm yeah I see, you could look at it as soft fixtures + DGWs now, instead of 2/5 games where you might think about hiding your defenders. I do have Kepa/Ward my planned GK combo & James will always be hard to resist

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  3. Louis_Sans_Balls
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Noticed how many on here don't shout out Rodriguez as much as in prior yrs, step slower now is why? He's still on pens right?

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    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Rodriguez, who?

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      1. Louis_Sans_Balls
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Swiss

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  4. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Imagine thinking you have a hack for a tournament with no prizes.

    Then even if you win you've won on a technicality, but still no prizes.

    NO PRIZES

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    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Playing for a few years, I have no idea what's the prize for winning FPL, frankly speaking!

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      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Who is to blame if you don't bother to read it from the official site.

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        1. Mozumbus
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Yes
          I believe a lot of people would read it after every gameweek to get motivated lol

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  5. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    I think I'll try the Sky game instead next season.

    I want to be paid for doing something so mentally taxing.

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    1. Louis_Sans_Balls
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      right there with ya mate. Last time playing Fifa me thinks. End of an era

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  6. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    People not having their C points counting towards their total?

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  7. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    "FPL, which has been made to look as well organised as the Arsenal 1990/91 back four by FIFA’s Fantasy game...".

    Lol

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    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Conceded 18 in a 42 games season.

      Better than the Chelsea Mourinho team that conceded 15, having spent 5x the amount of their rivals.

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  8. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Tite's doing a Southgate here.

    Low percentage, slow, safe football. Sensible. It'll ensure they go through and won't exert too much energy.

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  9. NATSTER
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    I currently have Musiala and Raum for MD3.

    Who is the best third player of Germany for MD3?

    A: Sane .. look dangerous
    B: Gundogan .. involved and on pen
    C: Rudiger .. good CS chance and attacking

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    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      C

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    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      B for me

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      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        But Rudiger is an option also. However, lack of decent mids and Gundo being bargain decides it for me. Plenty of other defs to have.

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        1. NATSTER
          • 13 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Thank you. Gundo looked essential on MD1, but less attacking in MD2. Not sure what role he will play in MD3, but Germany need points and goals.

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    3. Louis_Sans_Balls
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      B, keeping in mind that you're 2 for 2 doing the opposite of what I say 😉

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      1. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Haha. Rudiger stock is rising then.

        It will be officially 2 for 2 if Brazil can keep CS.
        Thanks for being helpful as always. 🙂

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        1. Louis_Sans_Balls
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Cheers! Good luck!

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    4. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Can you save the transfer til you see lineups? Sané if he starts. Maybe Gundo if you have to make the move in advance

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  10. jacob1989
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Who got the assist? Couldn't notice

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    1. jacob1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Never mind. Its offside apparently

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      1. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        would have been Casemero

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  11. Louis_Sans_Balls
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    no goal what!

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  12. jacob1989
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Correct decision. Richarlison was offside initially

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  13. Louis_Sans_Balls
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    sorry but I think I liked the WC better when it was just corrupt refs, this VAR mess is so anti-climactic

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  14. Louis_Sans_Balls
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Just saw the call, how bloody ridiculous! They're blaming it on Rich making a play on it that had no impact whatsoever on the goal

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    1. jacob1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Of course it had. He went for the ball, was totally involved. Anyways i can enjoy more now that he is subbed. Dont have him

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      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        He even managed to touch the ball.

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  15. Louis_Sans_Balls
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    I love how on all these offsides calls even the announcers themselves are left clueless, you know it's BS when folks who have been calling matches al their lives can't seem to sort it out

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  16. Louis_Sans_Balls
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    and Rich blanks

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    1. Louis_Sans_Balls
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      that's what I get for pt chasing, rookie mistake

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      1. JBG
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Same

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        1. Louis_Sans_Balls
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          should've gone with my gut and Mitro instead and left the $$$ in the bank, meh

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          1. JBG
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 5 months ago

            Never considered anyone from Serbia :/.

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            1. Louis_Sans_Balls
              • 5 Years
              1 year, 5 months ago

              He was in good form coming in to this cup and had an easy fixture but I'm betting most switched off after Brazil loss to Rich, including myself

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  17. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    I am WC Md2. When do I need to do my transfers for MD3 in order to still "use the hack"?

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    1. Louis_Sans_Balls
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I would do it before the last match ends just to be safe mate

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    2. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Now. It's up until Portugal v Uruguay is finished, we believe.

      No one know exactly when the wildcard booster will expire.

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    3. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Thanks mates.

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  18. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    GW3
    A - Richy
    B - Fullkrug

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    1. Louis_Sans_Balls
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      learn my lesson of pt chasing mate 😉

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    2. jacob1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Fullkrug but see if he starts. I can see Germany thrashing costa rica 5-0..
      And now Richy could be rested

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  19. jacob1989
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    This time it counts

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  20. The Senate
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Different Gravy that man

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  21. JBG
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Wow what a lovely goal.

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  22. Louis_Sans_Balls
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    bit of luck for Casemiro there but still a nice strike!

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  23. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Need a goal call Casemiro

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  24. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Casemiro essential!!!

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  25. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Casemiro is just class. Winner's mentality.

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  26. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Brought in Casemiro on WC...at least got one move right

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Filthy casual you are

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    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Congrats! 😉

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    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      He was the only Bra mid to have if any. Thought about him, but went for Saka.

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  27. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Brazil playing like champions

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    1. jacob1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Not completely. A narrow hard fought win. They are one of the 6-7 contenders

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  28. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    United players really shining in the WC.

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  29. Louis_Sans_Balls
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Sommer's always been a good shout in the past as well

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  30. jacob1989
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Anyone notice richarlison, neymar, raphinha, Anthony all have the same artificial blonde hair on top of their head making it difficult to realize who is who from far

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    1. chocolove
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Their barber is on "buy 2 heads get 2 heads for free" promotion.

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      1. jacob1989
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Add guimaraes to that list. Lol

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    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Yeah, has caught the commentators out too!

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