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FPL Double Gameweek 29 confirmed for Manchester City and Arsenal

Arsenal and Manchester City are set for two fixtures in the upcoming Double Gameweek 29.

The two sides will meet on the evening of Wednesday, March 11 at the Etihad Stadium.

That means Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta’s men each have the following fixtures in the Double Gameweek:

  • Manchester United v Manchester City
  • Manchester City v Arsenal
  • Arsenal v West Ham United
  • Manchester City v Arsenal

It may be short notice for Fantasy Premier League managers, with just a few days until the next deadline, but this announcement is sure to send shockwaves through the community.

Still the top-scoring Fantasy asset this season, Kevin De Bruyne (£10.7m) was among the three most-sold assets for Blank Gameweek 28 losing 330,000+ owners ahead of last week’s Friday night deadline.

Meanwhile, no player was transferred out by more managers than Sergio Aguero (£11.9m) for Blank Gameweek 28. Despite an EFL Cup final knock, Guardiola has confirmed the striker is fit and available for the next round of action.

These decisions may have been, in part, influenced by a probable lack of Blank Gameweek 31 fixture. But this Double Gameweek 29 announcement has thrown something of a spanner into the works for Fantasy managers hoping to spend the next few weeks preparing their teams for Blank Gameweek 31.

As ever, Fantasy managers may also be scratching their heads when it comes to assessing which Manchester City assets are likely to start both matches of a Double Gameweek.

Gameweeks 19 to 27

As you can see from the table above, De Bruyne is the only player to have started each of the last 10 matches for Manchester City.

Ederson (£6.0m) probably would have done the same were it not for his Gameweek 19 red card at Wolves but interest in his signature is not expected to be too high for this Double Gameweek.

As it is pitting Manchester City against their local rivals and Arsenal, both teams boasting revitalised attacks in recent weeks, clean sheet potential across the two matches is not too high.

Aguero has started on seven occasions, almost certainly sowing enough doubt to cast aspersions on his viability for Double Gameweek 29.

However, the eight starts and 673 minutes for Riyad Mahrez (£8.4m), as well as three goals and four assists during this period, could make him a powerful differential once again.

Is it time to invest in Arsenal assets after Gameweek 28? 6

However, Fantasy managers may find it easier to consider Arsenal options, especially as their first fixture of Double Gameweek 29 sees them host an obliging West Ham defence.

The Hammers have conceded a total of nine across their last three away trips, an average of three per game. Meanwhile, Manchester City have kept just two clean sheets in their last eight home matches.

That could open the door into Fantasy teams for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.0m) and Nicolas Pépé (£9.2m).

The striker has already been involved in 20 goals this season and is behind Jamie Vardy (£9.8m) by just five points in the hunt to be the top-scoring FPL forward this season.

Gameweeks 19 to 27

When we consider the minutes played by Arsenal assets over the last 10 matches, we see that Aubameyang only missed two, the punishment for his Gameweek 22 red card.

Meanwhile, Pépé has been in fantastic form recently, and enough to ease any concerns about just six starts since Gameweek 18.

Despite the handicap of fewer minutes in the selected period, Pépé’s goal tally is beaten only by Aubameyang among Arsenal players, while none of his colleagues has managed more assists than his three.

With a trip to Brighton in Gameweek 30, Arsenal attackers may also have more long-term appeal than Manchester City counterparts considering it’s Burnley up next for Guardiola’s men who, unlike the Gunners, still have European commitments to consider.

To run further comparisons between Double Gameweek 29 options, check out the Fantasy Football Scout Members Area.

Also, if you have already voted in the latest captain poll, fear not. We are resetting the results so that you can now cast your lot once again, now that we have more up-to-date information.

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  1. Jakedmat01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Pepe or Aubameyang in then and go with 10 men for GW31 worth this risk with a double and double later in the season plus no Europa League

  2. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Thought I'd have first post but pipped

    Short notice indeed. Means hits...... nah

  3. LE CHARO
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Ings to Aubameyang (C) locked in then

  4. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Roll up, roll up, its time to use transfers & then FH in 31...

    Or is it WC time? 😮

    1. Kuzser
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      WC. Can plan for dgw29 and bgw31, then FH 34

  5. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Cat amongst the pigeons

  6. City and Arsenal Double Dilemma
    Rotation's Alter Ego
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    • 12 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    As expected then, GW 29 is confirmed as a double gameweek.

    Who will you be buying from City and Arsenal then? Is it worth risking the rotation or should we keep it simple with 1 or 2 nailed players?
    If you were on a WC - what would your plan be given both teams look likely to blank in 31?
    Does this change your captaincy plans?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Kdb and Auba for sure. Those may be the only ones that are worth it imo

      1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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        • 12 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        Only two I'll go with. Can see the appeal of Saka but would Tierney edging towards a return worry potential investors? Likes of Mahrez, Sterling etc etc all rotation risks but can come with great ceilings. Shame the fixtures are sub-optimal!

        1. Les Bleus
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 26 days ago

          Yeah I would be very doubtful of any City mid/forward other than KDB playing both games

    2. Burger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Red herring dgw, I'll go and screw up my whole team and then we'll see restings, players underperforming, it's a recipe for disaster this.

      1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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        • 12 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        Ah yes, a typical double gameweek then. Way higher expectations, way lower performances and a normal amount of points 😉

        1. HashAttack
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 26 days ago

          That's only if you join the frenzy .... FOMO is large with this one though 🙁

    3. wrongball6
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Auba is locked in capt, with only KDB coming close for me.

      I womt be rushing to load up on more city with pep roulette!

    4. Trilogist
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Sticking with the two I have which is KDB and Auba - anything else will mess my team structure up....its also a brilliant week for fixtures for the majority of my team!

    5. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      might just do Vardy -> Jesus (c) and hope for the best

      1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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        • 12 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        Phwoah that's a punt.

        Can't say I'd have the stones to do the same! Would you wait for presser news or act regardless of his proposed fitness level?

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 26 days ago

          pretty tempted to just do it now, but guess I'll wait to see what happens tomorrow night

          1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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            • 12 Years
            4 years, 26 days ago

            Big good luck to you if you do go with it - love seeing these kinds of moves, can really make a season if they pay off!

    6. lugs
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      i only have KDB and Saka, i might just leave it at that but BB and hope Saka plays both games

    7. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Just KDB and Auba for me. Undecided on captain between KDB, Auba and Salah!

      1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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        • 12 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        Makes it tight. A rested Salah is tempting but Liverpool haven't looked too electric. City the ones that tend to be more free scoring, but have the worst fixtures. Interesting to see what the Captain poll spits out.

        Clueless on where I'll go!

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 26 days ago

          Yep this’ll have to be a gut call. I don’t think Auba feels like the right choice. Too many people destroying everything to get him in for it to end in a massive haul

          1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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            • 12 Years
            4 years, 26 days ago

            I can already see LB Auba returning if I captain 😉

    8. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      I was going to get Auba in (for WHM, bha, sou, NOR) anyway. Now I think he becomes my captain over Salah...

    9. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      I may wildcard now

      1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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        • 12 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        Could go 6x doublers and 9x GW31 players if you were feeling particularly brave... 😉

        Would you load more doublers in then?

    10. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Perfectly timed announcement just after Liverpool get knocked out and confirmed a GW31.

      Hard to build towards an 11 for GW31, and load up on City/Arsenal this week.

      Well played FPL.

    11. LE CHARO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Already have KDB and conveniently have £4.1m in the bank so I will almost certainly do Ings > Auba.

      Played my WC in gw26, but if I hadn't I would probably use it now and get Auba, Leno, Sarr, 3 Wolves and 2 Burnley. With 2 FTs in GW31 it would be easy to get rid of Auba for a second Liverpool mid for example.

      1. Gomolon
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        Similar for me, had £3.7m in the bank left from taking out Aguero a few weeks ago, did Jiminez to Auba

    12. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      might add Saka to my team, mostly becaue I was looking for an excuse to get rid of Dendonker anyway

    13. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Could do Ings+Mane > Auba+KDB but that would be -8, and then I have to get Mane back for gw31
      Might just do a cheeky punt on Nketiah instead

      If Norwich beat Spurs tomorrow then I'd could to upgrade Richarlison to KDB

    14. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Anyone chasing, you’ve got your punts now.

      Outrageous Sterling, Mahrez, Aguero etc potential that barely anyone who plays seriously will own.

      1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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        • 12 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        How many times will we get to call Sterling and Aguero DGW punts... crazy. Can see United being tricky, but can definitely put a few away across the two games IF they get the minutes.

        1. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 26 days ago

          Yeah this is it, feels bizarre. And people are trying to guess Pep’s mind. He could very well play Aguero/Sterling/Mahrez for 60 mins in both or something along those lines. Might try and fit Mahrez in myself.

          And with Liverpool playing in 31, a free hit this week could pay dividends.

      2. HashAttack
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        Pepe - got 12 points away to WHU
        Sterling is horribly likely to be the big scorer this week (with Vardy)

        1. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 26 days ago

          Yeah I’m on Pepe already, would like to add Sterling or Mahrez, but need to see if it’s worth ripping the team up for!

    15. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Doing a WC sounds attractive now w the 6 x dgw29 and 9 x gw31. Guaranteed to have 4/5 players playing an extra match than anyone else. Bit I haven’t yet worked out is how easy it is to plan for a bb37 if I fh34.

      I’ve already got 9 (incl. rico tho) so debating whether i should just stick w original staregy. Will mean only kdb and mahrez for dgw29

      Will see what happens tomorrow. If lei win I reckon many recent wildcarders may be screwed.

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        Already have kdb and auba.

        Prob leave at that

    16. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      I'm feeling sheepish about having sold KDB for Richarlison last week (though the announcement coming just 8 days before the game was certainly not "as expected" until well after the deadline), but no other viable move would have enabled me to afford Ings to Auba, so the stars have aligned... Auba (c) and hope KDB blanks.

      City now have four games in 10 days (including a derby, Arsenal, and Real Madrid) so KDB feels like a red herring compared to Auba's goal threat and WHU fixture.

      1. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        Liverpool v Bournemouth is on first though, so Mane/Salah to KDB/Sterling is on the cards if we get early Liverpool news...

    17. Bird Raymond
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      I've already got Auba and KDB, will likely captain Auba instead of Salah.

      I'm thinking Saka for Mount, Saka is worth a punt this week and then worst case scenario he is priced nicely as bench fodder. I've also got a sneaky feeling about Otamendi, so might bring him in for Stephens who has served his useful at this stage.

    18. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Thoughts on this WC team to give me some decent DGW29 (Auba, Mahrez and Walker) cover and BGW31 (11 starters playing 4-4-2) participation:

      Pope, Leno
      Robertson, VVD, Walker, Masina, Saiss
      Salah, Mahrez, Sarr, Capoue, Westwood
      Aubameyang, Jimenez, Jota
      £0.2m ITB

      1. Saint Tim
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        oops...Auba, Leno, Mahrez and Walker for DGW29

  7. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Crellin in Heaven.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Good one

  8. tricky80
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Jesus may be worth a look?

  9. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Confuses things for me though. Had Saka on bench but now must decide to keep him there or drop one of these....

    Ings
    Firmino
    Martial
    Mane
    Ricarlison

    Obviously not dropping Auba or Kdb

    What the hell do I do? Saka bench or one of the above.......?

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      In a very similar boat. Might just keep him on the bench?

    2. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      might push me into a BB

    3. Taff1952
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      I'm playing saka benching ings but no guarantees

  10. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Goodness. This has spiralled me tonight

  11. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    crazy going without Kev for the DGW?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Think so, Tony.

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        indeed.

    2. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      even more likely to miss the Burnley match now?

  12. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Disastrous two days of FPL for early Wildcarders.

  13. Phlajo
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Vardy and Maddison to Auba and Sarr for a hit.

    Exact cash, and will be priced out tonight

  14. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Firmino v BOU
    Or
    Auba -4 v WHM mcy

    ?

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Auba

  15. Mattymo23
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Need to get rid of Fernandes to fit in Auba which is absolutely gutting

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      MCI tot Blank

      Get him back 32

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Madness!

  16. matiakez
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Worth a sideways Jimi to Jota to fund Vardy to Auba?

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Considering similar

  17. Fergymac
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Casual here. Which teams are confirmed for GW 31?

    1. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Liverpool, Palace, Watford Wolves, Bournemouth and Burnley

  18. Neo-Viper
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Captain KDB x 2, Auba x2 or Salah

    1. wrongball6
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Auba, west ham fixture alone is good enough for the armband lrt alone another fixture

  19. Captaincy poll reset
    DavidMunday815
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Hi guys, with this DGW29 announcement, we have now reset the results of the GW29 captaincy poll, allowing you all to recast your vote with the latest information to hand. I've screenshotted the results before I reset them so I can run an interesting comparison between the two data sets in the Captain Sensible article later this week 🙂

    1. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Nice

    2. Nimby
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Salah will still win through weight of ownership. Calling it now!

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        wanna bet?

        1. Nimby
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 26 days ago

          I bet you a billion pounds.

          1. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 26 days ago

            deal

      2. DavidMunday815
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        Will be interesting to see how he gets on. After the first 10 votes, Aubameyang has 7, KDB on 3, everyone else on 0 🙂

        1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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          • 12 Years
          4 years, 26 days ago

          Bit of DGW fever setting in already? 😉

        2. Every Dog Has Its Day
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 26 days ago

          Going KDB, the guy is a machine and pure class.

        3. FPL Xylophone
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 26 days ago

          Doherty is coming up strong

  20. Mattymo23
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Devastated that I'm 0.1m off getting Auba and Sarr. So frustrating

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Doucouré could be a good option with Deulofeu out

    2. Gomolon
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Saka/Mount/Tielemans perhaps?

  21. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Kept KDB and Mahrez for this so guess they stay now. Bruno can wait.

  22. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    No ripping up here. Already have KDB and I guess it’ll just be Auba in. Can do for Vardy for free. Bit annoying though as was planning to keep Vardy and get Doherty in for Holgate with my FT!

    Can’t see anyone else worth getting. The Auba move would give me this for GW29 with no hit. Good enough?

    McCarthy
    TAA, VVD, Stevens
    Salah, KDB, Fernandes, Barnes
    Auba, Jimi, Ings
    (McGovern) (Cantwell, Holgate, Williams)

    Cheers and let the chaos ensue 😆

    1. Kuzser
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Looks good. Unfortunately can’t do a straight swap Vardy->Auba, but considering either Vardy Ings-> Auba Jota for -4 or WC now. If planned accurately, you can leverage dgw29, bgw31 with 11 players and then FH in 34

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        The hit with Jota could def pay off.

        I still have WC, FH and BB so hopefully can find a way to make them work across GW31, 34 and 37

    2. Jamb0
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Sounds good to me - Auba (C) ?

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        Undecided between Auba, KDB and Salah tbh!

    3. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      In the same boat, planning to get Doherty for Lundy but now tempted Vardy -> Auba for free.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        Feel like it’s the right move and try and get Doherty between now and GW31. Although he could destroy BHA at home....

  23. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Auba captain for sure....
    He was my captain anyway ahead of mane
    Kdb is now tempting me.though

  24. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Wonder how long this article has been ready, waiting to drop.

  25. Dthinger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Well! Sheffield United is one exciting team arent they?

  26. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Late DGW announcements are so bad for FPL imo. All about luck whether you have the players already or not....

    1. Monkey Hanger
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      This one has been talked about for a long time.

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 26 days ago

        But not confirmed....so if you are a manager planning for GW28 and GW31, you wouldn't have either Arsenal or Man City.

        So in this case, better not to plan and just get lucky.... which is bad for FPL imo.

        1. Monkey Hanger
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 26 days ago

          I had double City in 27. Kept them through their 28 blank as most things pointed to 29 being the most likely week for the City/Arsenal game.

  27. Lignja
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    How ppl that already have Auba, Kdb look to benefit from owning them before others that will get them this week? that should be only +4 at best for old owners...

    1. Gomolon
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      probably by having an extra transfer to bring in another MCI/ARS player, or fix/tweak other parts of their team instead. For me, Auba panic buy before the rise tonight lol

  28. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    FPLstats has Auba with 3 blue arrows and FFFix has Auba at 98% and predicted to rise tonight.

  29. CRO KLOPP
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    I only have KDB and my move will be
    Ings and Dunk to Auba(c) and Doherty(-4) 5.6 itb
    Don't want to lose anyone else for a hit

  30. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 26 days ago

    Currently squad...

    Ryan
    Taa Robbo Doherty
    Saka* Kdb* Salah Richarlison
    Auba(c)* Ings Ayew

    McGovern Traore Soyuncu Holgate

    1 FT, 1.5m itb and all chips and WC still

    What would you do? Sit and roll free?
    Make a move or two and BB? Triple captain Auba?

    1. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Current

    2. Gomolon
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 26 days ago

      Ayew stands out as a weird pick to me - Palace fan? Would upgrade to DCL personally but main thing is to plan ahead for the double and blank gameweeks