Fixtures

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.

3,340 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    I will have between 7 and 9 players in GW 31 incl. 3 Pool. Would you use FH in that case?

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      I will have 9 players. Pretty happy with that! FH for 34 surely!

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Thinking the same but GW 34 should be small DGW with one or two teams with double and i dont see good fixtures..

        1. Pep Roulette
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 25 days ago

          It will have blanks aa well

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Depends if it's 7.

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        I think it will be 8 without hits.

  2. Shardlow
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    McCarthy (button)
    TAA, vvd, Lascelles (Holgate, soy)
    KDB, salah, grealish, Maddison (Traore)
    Vardy, ings (greenwood)

    1 Ft

    A. Vardy > Auba
    B. Ings > Auba
    C. Vardy, Greenwood > Auba, Jota (-4) as a way of working towards more players for 31

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      C

    2. Almathkourq8
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      A

  3. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    This is my attack

    Salah KDB Perez Fleck (Hayden)
    Auba Jimenez Ings

    Hayden to Saka for -4? Would have benching issues as well!

    1. Shardlow
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Don’t think so, but close

  4. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Zero DGW players.

    Jesus.

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Rock on Brother! 😆

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        The only way I can get Auba & KdB is selling Jimenez and Mane, which can go horribly wrong this week.

        FFS.

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 25 days ago

          I reckon the d/gw-ers are a bunch of lightweight MUPPETS!

        2. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 25 days ago

          Getting them in and out isn't cheap

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      He makes 1.

      1. seewhyaxe
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        lol

  5. davies
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Safe to do Vardy > Auba for free?

    Can’t afford if he rises...

    1. Almathkourq8
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Surre and Captain him

    2. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      yes

    3. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      i did it
      not that means you should :/

  6. Almathkourq8
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    This is my plan and please advise me

    1) use W/C now and on GW 31 use FH
    2) Mane to Pépé
    3) Ingsy + Mane to Mahrez/DSilva + Auba ( -4), im in top 10K

    1. KDB4PREZ
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      How about use W/C now and have 5/6 DGW players for 29 with 7-9 players who don’t blank in 31. Then use FH 34 DGW and then free transfers from 34-37 to get team ready for BB? Assuming you have that chip also that is? Gl

      1. The Prophet
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        I’m in a similar position to this but with the Triple Captain chip left opposed to bench boost.

        At the moment I like this idea of W/C this week with contingency of having GW31 players covered.

        Maybe Free Hit 34 and use the Triple Captain chip in 37.

        Would this make sense???

  7. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Traore & Ings > Sarr & Jota (-4)?

    Leaves me with;

    McCarthy
    TAA Boly Soyuncu
    Sarr KDB Salah Barnes
    Auba(C) Vardy Jota

    Button Fernandez Cantwell Lundstram

  8. reo19uk
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    When are other DGWs expected to be for teams missing 31 and 34?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      37

  9. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    here's hoping Leicester loses and doesn't blank 31 to throw all these into array!

  10. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    on -4 anything else worth a hit?

    Pope (button)
    Gomez, TAA, O’Connell, Fernandez, soy
    KDB, salah, Bruno, dendonk, cantwell
    Ings, Aub(TC), Jimmy.

  11. KDB4PREZ
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Paid price 4.0 sale price 4.4 Cp 4.9 and about to drop, can I take it or will Lundy drop me .01 yet again?

    I feel like I can take this drop with no affect is that correct? Tia

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      yes

      1. KDB4PREZ
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Cheers m8

  12. Mortal.Swinbat
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    I want to save my BB for a DGW but should I use it now?

    Henderson (NOR)

    TAA (BOU) VVD (BOU) Stevens (NOR)

    Salah (BOU) KDB (mun/ARS) Richarlison (che) Fernandes (MCI)

    Jota (BHA) Ings (NEW) Jiminez (BHA)

    McCarthy (NEW) Stephens (NEW) Lascelles (sou) Hayden (sou)

    I’d do Hayden > Saka with my transfer this week so bench would be

    McCarthy (NEW) Stephens (NEW) Lascelles (sou) Saka (WHU/mci)

    Cheers

    1. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      save

  13. FredrikAndre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Overall rank 9K.

    Team:

    Pope
    TAA-Lundstram-Saiss (Dunk, Rico)
    Perez-Fernandes-Salah-KDB(c) (Traore)
    Ings-DCL-Firmino

    1FT 2,0 ITB.

    A) Firmino to Auba (I think this one makes the most sense even tho there is a chance of backfire)
    B) Firmino to Auba + -4 to fix defence
    C) Save FT
    D) Other options?

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      The Lundstram/Rico conundrum seems the biggest problem.

      1. FredrikAndre
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        I feel like this is a weak spot as well, but Lundy played alongside Berge tonight and might aswell do so against Norwich.

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 25 days ago

          Very much doubt that he starts.

          1. FredrikAndre
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 25 days ago

            What about Auba-Firmino and Lund to Soy/Aurier for a hit? Small margins these days, so I would like to avoid a hit really, but everyone bringing Auba for DGW has be concerned,

        2. Bushwhacker
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 25 days ago

          FA Cup ; I also don't think he'll start Premier League games.

          1. FredrikAndre
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 25 days ago

            I think I'll go for Firmino/Auba and Lund/Soy switch for a hit. But has this DGW 29 really been confirmed? Not updated in FPL fixtures yet.

  14. bigdip
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    I took a -4 hit to bring in Auba but i'm worried I have no wolves players.
    Ryan,Button,
    TAA Gomez Lundy (Targett, Kelly)
    Mane (c) Barnes Grealish Fleck (Martial)
    Auba Ings DCL
    (0 FT, 6.2mn ITB)

    Shall I make it a -8 hit to do one of the following?
    A) Ings to Jimenez/Jota
    B) Kelly to Doherty
    C) Keep team

    1. Breaking FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Kelly to Doherty looks a good move even for -4

      Not sure why you still have Lundstram considering he's lost his place and will get 1 point most weeks

    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      a Jota or b
      but id do one

  15. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    GTG?

    No hits. 0 FT remaining! 1.1 ITB!

    Hendo
    TAA Robbo Saiss
    Salah KDB Perez Fleck
    Auba(C) Jimenez Ings

    Pope Hayden Lascelles Taylor

  16. Tempestic
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Odds on vardy starting vs villa?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      50/50

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Rogers seemed very confident.

  17. GreennRed
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Is Arsenal v Southampton definitely ruled ouf for GW31?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      yes

    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Yes

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Cheers. Is it for Arsenal in FA Cup? International break afterwards firvtwo weeks but could it be played midweek before GW31? Will prob just get Auba fir GW29 so.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        It could be doesn't need to be with no Europe for Arsenal or games to catch up.

  18. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Just took a second consecutive hit, feels good man.

    Hope Saka plays both too.

  19. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Is anyone from City apart from De Bruyne with getting in?

    Good possibility most won't get both games anyhow.

  20. SpagBol
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Hi Guys, I am not too experienced with the use of chips so i would just like some help for when i should use them?

    I still have WC, FH and BB all in tact.

    What do i do for Gameweeks 31, 34, 37?

    This is my team:

    0.1M in the bank | 0 FT

    Dubravka
    TAA Doherty Soyuncu
    Salah KDB Richarlison Maddison
    Auba Jiminez Ings

    McGovern | Lascelles D.Luiz Navarro

    Thanks a lot guys

  21. Tempestic
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Vardy, grealish > Pepe, Jota? -4

  22. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Perez to Ozil for -4?

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      I'd rather have Perez and the 4 points.

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Fair enough

  23. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Any thoughts on this? Not in good shape for this double...

    McCarthy
    TAA Boly Aurier
    Mane Salah KDB Barnes
    Jiménez Ings Ayew

    (Sidibe Doug.Luiz Rico)

    2.1m ITB and 1 FT

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      How bad do you want Auba? Could even save and work towards 31.

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Yeh that’s what I was thinking, basically ignore the double gameweek. Could be punished though!

        Only way to get Auba is a -8 or getting rid of a Liverpool mid!?

  24. rainy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Price Changes - 4th March 2020

    🔻  Rico (4.2), Firmino (9.6), Martinelli (4.5), Podence (5.2)

    1. UpTheCherries
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Bullocks could've waited another day 🙁

      1. kamdaraji
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        for what?

        1. Mysterion
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 25 days ago

          Till the cows come home

    2. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Thanks Rainy, I really do hate Rico.

      1. rainy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Such a boon early on, until he wasn’t with a capital W

    3. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Martinelli DGW haul incoming.

    4. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Cheers Rainy.

    5. Tempestic
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Thank you vardy 🙂

    6. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Cheers Rainy Days! 🙂

      Tuned in to BBC tonight to watch the match without correct documentation, a little worried to be honest.
      Keeping my head low yer!
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuU1GT6Mv3Q

      1. rainy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        You’d expect the van will be round shortly. Smile knowingly and tell them you’re in the midst of filming a Nordic noir, and NRK will ring Sir David tomorrow

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 25 days ago

          Thank You Kindly. 🙂
          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYJvNCcmXyE

    7. CroatianHammer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Did not expect that Martinelli drop... DGW wrecking ball here we go!

      1. kamdaraji
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Will Martenelli play? clustching at straws

        1. CroatianHammer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 25 days ago

          Not sure why he was dropped recently at all... had played well. Had a good cup game too, so back in the running. Surely playing against WHU, and goals there gets him time vs Citeh. Or not. Arteta's as bad as Pep

  25. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Vardy + Traore to Aubameyang + Saka (-4)

    Yay or Nay

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Got any Leicester, Man City, Spurs or Norwich players?

      1. melvinmbabazi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Vardy,KDB,Cantwell,Aurier

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 25 days ago

          Let them play today 1st. Man Utd on Thursday.

    2. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Yeah

      1. melvinmbabazi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        cheers

  26. Boberella
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Play one:
    A) Stephens - NEW (H)
    B) Dunk - WOL (A)
    C) Lascelles - SOU (A)

    Currently on A due to home fixture.
    Any input please?

    1. Firmino
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Not B. I think it's 50-50 between A and C. Southampton have a full week of rest.

  27. jaguar shark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    What’s the word on Stevens?

    1. Firmino
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Fit for Norwich

  28. yakirh
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    A. Pepe & Jota (KDB captain)
    B. Auba & Sarr (Auba captain)

    1. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Definitely Auba and Sarr, but still possibly KDB captain.

  29. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Liverpool are done, done I tell you. One pool is too many

    1. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      Are they going to lose the league?

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        looking likely

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      If you don't play the first team you don't deserve to win. But that's priorities for you.

  30. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 25 days ago

    Who scores more over the next couple of weeks? Not sure if Robbo gets rested.

    A)Kabsele (cry, LEI, bur) + Maddison (AVL, wat)
    B) Robbo (BOU, eve, PAL) + Saka (mci, WHU, bha)

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 25 days ago

      You look like a new man.
      A man who means business, I like.

      B

      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 25 days ago

        Cheers bud. Yep, think I'm going for it too.