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The best FPL players to sign for Double Gameweeks 24 and 25

Fantasy Premier League has presented managers with a fantastic opportunity to make up ground with the announcement of Double Gameweeks 24 and 25.

Everybody’s squad is different but, right now, I am looking to invest heavily to maximise my coverage of players with a total of three fixtures across those two rounds.

In this article, I will pick out some of the key assets I am considering signing now so they are sat in my team ready for another period of bumper Gameweeks.

HOW I DID IN GAMEWEEK 22

WHAT ARE THE DOUBLE GAMEWEEK FIXTURES?

Double Gameweek 24

  • Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur (home) and Everton (away)
  • Everton v Fulham (home) and Manchester City (home)
  • Burnley v Crystal Palace (away) and Fulham (home)
  • Fulham v Everton (away) and Burnley (away)

Double Gameweek 25

  • Leeds United v Wolves (away) and Southampton (home)
  • Southampton v Chelsea (home) and Leeds United (away)

Already, these fixtures present a great opportunity to climb up the ranks since I already have a total of seven Double Gameweekers in my squad and three free transfers available before Double Gameweek 24, which will allow me to add a couple more players from those teams.

So let’s take a look at the best possible transfer targets from each of the sides with an extra fixture in the near future.

Manchester City

By now, most Fantasy managers already have three Manchester City players and I’m no exception. I’m pretty happy with Ruben Dias (£6.1m), João Cancelo (£6.0m) and Ilkay Gundogan (£5.9m) as my trio but several managers have different combos that include the likes of John Stones (£5.2m) or Sterling.

I still think Sterling is a bit too expensive for someone who was benched twice in the last six matches but given the lack of decent heavy-hitters available in midfield right now and the possibility of giving him the armband in the Double Gameweek, I would definitely stick with him if I had him, even if there is a decent chance he will get rotated with the likes of Phil Foden (£6.1m), Ferran Torres (£6.9m) or Riyad Mahrez (£8.1m).

The same can be said for any City player (except maybe for Dias) but after Kevin De Bruyne’s (£11.8m) injury, Gundogan has less competition to worry about and seems to be in the form of his life so I’m hoping he will play both matches. The fact that he could be on penalties and is ridiculously priced at £5.9 million makes him a much better pick than Sterling in my opinion.

That said, all we can do is stick with the three players we already have and hope that we hit the jackpot in another round of the infamous Pep roulette. If I didn’t already have Dias and Gundogan in my squad, they would definitely be my main transfer targets from Guardiola’s team.

EVERTON

Salah and blanks again as Brighton defensive assets shine ahead of good run 1

Despite having two home matches in Double Gameweek 24, one of them is against Manchester City and the Toffees also have tough matches in Gameweek 23 (at Old Trafford) and in Gameweek 25 (at Anfield). 

For this reason, I am not super excited about their potential for the near future and the only assets I will consider from them are the usual suspects Lucas Digne (£6.1m) and Calvert-Lewin.

It is hard to see clean sheets for Everton in the next four matches with the exception of their home match against Fulham so, despite Digne’s incredible record as one of the most attacking full-backs in the Premier League, I think there are better options to pick from other teams. 

However, if they also get an extra fixture in Gameweek 26, I might change my mind and get the French defender in ahead of Double Gameweek 24.

Calvert-Lewin, on the other hand, seems like a much better pick given the lack of decent forwards with two matches in Double Gameweek 24. It is very likely I will get him in for Ollie Watkins (£6.3m) and I think there is the possibility he will be my captain since he will probably play 180 minutes, unlike most Manchester City assets.

BURNLEY

Burnley has by far the best schedule of all teams between Gameweek 23 and Gameweek 25 and investment in their defence seems like a smart decision. Even though Nick Pope (£5.5m) should be the default option for almost everyone, I already have Alphonse Areola (£4.5m) who also plays twice in Gameweek 24 so I’m looking at buying one of their defenders instead.

Priced at £4.4m, Matthew Lowton looks like a real bargain but he has not scored in the Premier League since 2012/13 and he’s only delivered one assist in the last three seasons. With plenty of money in the bank, I definitely prefer the idea of investing in one of their centre-backs instead.

So I will almost certainly buy one of Ben Mee (£4.9m) or James Tarkowski (£5.3m) either this week or ahead of Gameweek 24. Let’s look at their attacking returns and bonus points in the past three seasons to try to figure out which one is the best option.

Tarkowski clearly has the edge in every department but he is almost £0.4m more expensive than his team-mate and Mee has already scored twice this season. 

I think it is really close between the two of them but right now i’m leaning towards Mee, since that extra £0.4m could become handy very soon. After all, goals from set-pieces are a real lottery and it would be sickening to pay extra for Tarkowski just to watch Mee scoring from a corner.

Regarding their attackers, I think Chris Wood (£6.2m) is a decent shout. He has only scored four goals so far but he reached the 10-goal mark in each of the last three seasons while playing limited minutes in every single one of them. 

I expect Wood to do well in their nice run of fixtures and I think there is a decent chance he will also be in my team for the Double Gameweek, provided he is fit in time.

FULHAM

Gameweek 21 Scout Picks features another Man City triple-up

I will happily play Areola in Double Gameweek 24 since I already have him in my team but I strongly suggest non-owners to look to Pope instead. Areola is averaging 3.5 points per game while the Burnley goalkeeper is on five points per game so far. To put that in perspective, that’s the same tally as Ben Chilwell (£6.0m) or James Maddison (£7.3m).

Other than that, I also have André-Franck Zambo Anguissa (£4.5m) as my bench fodder and I will have to decide if I want to play him in the Double Gameweek or upgrade him to his colleague Ademola Lookman (£5.0m), who offers much more attacking potential. 

However, I already have too much money on the bench and I’m not sure I want to invest an extra £0.5m just to bench Lookman in most of the upcoming Gameweeks.

Right now, I’m leaning towards playing Anguissa in Double Gameweek 24 and hope for another assist from him just like in my Gameweek 19 bench boost. I think Fulham assets are a clear case of “Hold but don’t buy” regardless of an extra fixture.

LEEDS UNITED

As an owner of Stuart Dallas (£4.8m) and Patrick Bamford (£6.6m), I was really pleased to know Leeds would play an extra match in Double Gameweek 25. In light of this development, I think both these players are borderline essential going forward.

Dallas has been playing out of position lately and, despite poor defensive performances from Bielsa’s men, he is operating almost like a forward right now. I expect him to be in most active teams when the Whites’ Double Gameweek arrives. 

The same can be said about the already highly-owned Bamford. I even expect him to lead the captaincy poll in Double Gameweek 25 and his effective ownership will be massive. It will take a brave man to go without the Leeds striker then.

Raphinha (£5.3m) and Jack Harrison (£5.4m) also seem like great budget options and I will try to add one of them to my squad very soon. The only downside of tripling up on Leeds is the fact that they will only play once in Gameweek 26 but I’m planning to bench at least two of them by then or even use my Wildcard so I’m not too worried about it right now.

SOUTHAMPTON

After a shocking defeat at Old Trafford this week, most managers will be scared to invest in the Saints. However, I think it was just a freak result and, hopefully, the possible return of the injured Kyle Walker-Peters (£4.7m), Jannik Vestergaard (£4.7m) and Oriol Romeu (£4.5m) will certainly boost their appeal.

With a confirmed Double Gameweek 25 and the possibility of also playing twice in Gameweeks 26 and 27, I will keep a close eye on their next two matches. I will certainly get Alex McCarthy (£4.6m) and it’s possible I will decide to double-up in their defence if they look solid against Newcastle and Wolves.

Danny Ings (£8.4m), Che Adams (£5.8m) or even the new recruit Takumi Minamino (£6.0m) can become interesting targets by Gameweek 25 but, for now, I think the right move is to wait and watch closely how they recover from such a brutal loss. If their last 9-0 defeat against Leicester tells us anything about their ability to recoup from adversity, I think it’s safe to say they will be just fine.

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  1. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Field three of Cancelo, Stones, Mee, Dallas & Coufal?

    1. Runaway
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cancelo Mee Dallas

      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        This

        1. Gabbiadini
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          interesting, not sure how I view whether WHU or BUR are more likely to get a CS.

    2. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Mee, Dallas, Coufal

      1. Gabbiadini
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        i presume you expect liverpool to score

        1. BrockLanders
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          100%

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cancelo Coufal Dallas

    4. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cancelo Mee Dallas

    5. jia you
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cancelo Coufal Stones

    6. Uncle Gamst
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That's a $64 million question!

      Will City keep a clean sheet v Liverpool. Do we half the risk/reward and just play one of their defenders? If so then Cancelo seems to have the best attacking potential.

      If you don't have Pope then Mee has points potential at both ends of the pitch v Brighton. Same for Dallas; Fulham can be stubborn so reluctantly bench Coufal.

      1. Gabbiadini
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I have Fabianski so does that come into it at all benching Coufal?

  2. Uncle Gamst
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone know the best approach please, to the DGW in 26 and blank in 29, for those who still have all chips?

    a) BB before 26 then WC in DGW26 and FH 29?

    b) WC in 25 and use BB in DGW26, FH 29?

    c) Too soon to know the teams with the best DGWs in 26 so save BB?

    Seems illogical to WC for blank GW29

    Many thanks

    1. Pulp Minion
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'd go for B - having the FH for 29 makes it BIG

      1. Uncle Gamst
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks.

        No concerns that the teams with best fixtures in GW25 you might not want for GW26 and vice versa? I cant seem to get my head round that 🙁

  3. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is Taylor (BUR) likely to start this week?

  4. Well you know, Triffic
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What do people think of:

    2FT

    Soucek to Raphina
    Johnstone to Pope

    1. dshv
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Just pope

  5. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Terrified of 1nil Everton tomorrow. Richarlson goal, Digne assist.

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Don't see it happening.

      United will 100% score imo

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I think I might play Calvert this week, majority seem to be benching...

      1. BrockLanders
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Always good to go with your gut

      2. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I don't know whether to play Richarlison or do Robbo to Dallas on a FT...

  6. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Are Fulham really that bad it warrants Antonio captain?
    Antonio been wasteful lately?

  7. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play 1

    A Gundogan
    B Watkins

    1. Pulp Minion
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Close but I'd probably go B) Watkins

    2. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Tough one. I'm in a similar position. DCL or Gundo.
      Im on Gundo just because of city's and Gundo's current form but I think Watkins or DCL could easily score.

    3. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

  8. Pulp Minion
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play one:

    1) Adams
    2) DCL

    1. andres
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Take a hit

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Adams

    3. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      2

  9. andres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Really temptwd by Alonso, too risky probably?

    Rudiger the safe option, does he have any attacking threat though?

    1. dshv
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I am in sntonio team

      1. andres
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Alonso you mean?;)

    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Be surprised it Chilwell doesn't start for the 3rd game in a row

      1. andres
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, true

    3. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Rudiger..

  10. Bobby
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    chances of kane playing tomorrow?

    1. Bobby
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      sorry sunday!

      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Low - why risk him v West Brom - If they can't beat them without him, they have no hope.

        Mou will prioritise the Cup game - better chance of a trophy

    2. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      5%

      1. Bobby
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        thats not high. A shame

  11. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I am legitimately Considering Pope captaincy for DGW24

    It's him or DCL for me

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No City they will easily keep two clean sheets I think ?

      1. Ci Siamo
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Possibly but you just know Pope will start both in brilliant fixtures

    2. Pulp Minion
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      In fairness he could hit double figures in either game.

    3. mezza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If he gets a 10 pointer tomorrow there will be a lot of people joining you

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I'm considering TC-ing him. Lol.

        1. mezza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Imagine if he saved a penalty as TC.

  12. dshv
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    20%

  13. Jones Town
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I've got Pieters from Burnley - is it worth switching him out for someone more nailed or do we think he'll be OK for the double?

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No. Definitely keep for the double

    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Taylor will be back for the double

  14. EgyptianKing
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Robo to Alonso and play Alonso instead of Cancelo this GW?

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Alonso a rotation risk with Chilwell so not worth it

    2. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Why? Robbo could easily point score this weekend.

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Robbo looking like dropping in price.

  15. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Alonso or a burnley defender for the next 2 gws?

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Burnley for me

    2. Punty McPuntface
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Burnley

  16. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What about this BB in 24?
    Would then WC in 25 with plenty of funds and allows me to TC in 26

    Moves would be Foster and Mitchell to Pope and Mee and then Burke to 6.5 mid

    Martinez Pope
    AWB Cancelo Stones Targett Mee/Lowton
    Salah Sterling Bruno Soucek 7.0/6.5
    Antonio Bamford DCL.

  17. buttsy9
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    GTG and save my FT?
    Antonio best choice for (C)?

    Meslier (Leno)
    Dallas - Dier - Coufal (Cancelo, Stones)
    Bruno - Soucek - Salah - Sterling (Smith-Rowe)
    Wilson - Antonio (c) - DCL

    Doesn't feel right putting two Man City players on the bench and who knows if Sarah will turn up or not. Just think I'm better saving the FT for next week.

  18. Whazza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    This -4 OK?
    OUT: Watkins, Reid, Robbo
    IN: Bamford, Antonio, Mee

    Simple Y or N will do 🙂

    1. Punty McPuntface
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Y

      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers man I wish you luck!

      2. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks! Good luck!

    2. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah I think it's worth it.

      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you and good luck!

    3. Big Mac 24
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Y

      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks and good luck!

    4. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Y

      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers Kay and good luck!

  19. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    GTG?
    Mendy
    Mee Coufal Dias
    Son(C) Bruno(V) Salah Grealish Gundo
    Antonio Bamford
    Meslier Robbo Stones Brewster

    1. Punty McPuntface
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yep

    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Very nice team, GL

      1. Iceball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thx, gl u2

  20. Punty McPuntface
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I'm going to ditch stones...

    Thinking of either getting in:

    A Dias or
    B any City mid (which?)

    I have Cancelo and Gundo already

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not a great transfer this GW. Especially against Liverpool. Cant it be held to next GW

    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Seems a waste this GW

    3. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Raz

  21. JabbaWookiee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which two would you start out of

    Stones vs Targett?
    Soucek vs Gundogan

    1. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Stones
      Soucek

      1. JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        That would be City double defence as playing Cancelo. Still Stones?

    2. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Target Soucek

  22. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you start Dallas or Dcl?

    1. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dallas

    2. Robin Cook
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dallas

  23. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Looking for a Foden replacement,

    Minamino
    Lingard
    Another?

    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Raphinha in prep for Leeds dgw

  24. Lignja
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    McCarthy
    Stones, Cancelo, Chilwell, Coufal, Mithcel
    Salah, Son, Fernandes, Grealish, Gundogan
    Antonio, Kane, Brewster

    A.Chilwell to Mee and save other ft
    B. Chilwell, Mccartyh to Mee and Pope

    2ft 0.2m itb

  25. Monya Meow Meow
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Fielding Cancelo - Justin - Dallas
    Benching Dias

    Right choice?

    1. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

      1. Monya Meow Meow
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you

  26. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    DDG
    Mee, Coufal, Cancelo
    Salah, Sterling, Saka, Bruno (VC), Soucek
    Bamford, Antonio (C)

    Subs: Martinez, DCL, Digne, Stones

    GTG?

    1. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    2. andres
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Looks great

      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks guys

  27. andres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ok so... best mitchel replacement:

    A rudiger
    B mee

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I went B but it was really close

    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Mee with a decent DGW coming up

    3. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Rudiger...but Mee has a double so I guess he's the smarter move short term.

  28. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Risky to double down on United defense (DG,Shaw) or spread risk with Marti

    1. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Spread

  29. liiusions
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Alonso is back into my team. WC in 2 week so worth the punt I feel.

    Now, to decide who to bench out of Dias and Digne? Playing Cancelo

    1. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I would bench Dias.

  30. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one
    A AWB (have DDG)
    B Coufal (have Cresswell)
    C Cancelo
    D Souček
    E Sterling