Defenders and goalkeepers come under the spotlight as we assess the best players to bring in for Double Gameweek 26.
With some plum fixtures and plenty of in-form players on offer, we’ve picked out the top options for all Fantasy Premier League (FPL) budgets.
Is a Manchester City defensive double-up still viable? Are there better options than Emiliano Martinez (£5.3m) in goal? We assess all the options in the Premium Members article below.
I wouldn't do a -8.
I like B but losing Salah is a big risk, but I suppose you already know that. Good luck.
Thank you, sir. I don't like -8s myself too, but I thought Barnes + Kane doubles could pay off.
Think it will be A. Thanks, mate!
No probs. I hope it works out for you. I have gone in deep on Kane too this week, about time he scored a few. Hopefully 2+ over the two games!
Taking a -8 to leave you with a benching headache, or taking out good dgw players, doesn't make sense to me. Just do A
Thank you very much indeed, sir!
A - wouldn't lose Salah in a DGW inc sheffield.
Thought of Soucek — but then again, a -8 hurts. I think it's A. Thanks, mate! Cheers!
I’m doing a -8 to get Kane and Barnes. Don’t like hits normally but just feels right.
Been seriously considering it, but people are making me lean a lot more towards A. Tough, innit? Thanks, mate, good luck!
I like kane and barnes but would only drop salah if i had a plan to spend the money somewere else
And a -8 dropping Soucek instead is too much? Cheers!
Got 12 DGWs and the three Leeds boys Bamford, Raph and Dallas. Gotta be worth bench boost to get shot of the chip don't you reckon?
Is there going to be a better time? Probably not.
That's what I think. Hopefully Leeds vs Villa will be wide open and they'll do ok!
I've got the same + Webster (WBA away) so feel like a BB might be on. Was originally planning to TC Kane.
Lose salah to fund Kane and DCL?
Hate to lose him but seems time!
Martinez
Cancelo Stones AWB
Salah Raphina Bruno Gundogan Barnes
DCL Kane
Johnstone Mee Bamford Dallas
After a -4, how does it look?
BB?
A. Adams > Kane
B. Grealish > Barnes
(will bench Adams/Grealish depending on transfer)
A but also shift Grealish on I think
i will be playing Raphinna/Bamford this week, should I switch Grealish next week instead of taking a hit?
A
Both
B. Easy
Lose Salah or Sterling to fund Kane?
Sterling.
Salah will play both games for sure.
I lose sterling aswell
Shoud I activate my BB with Dier, Lowton and McTominay (50% chance of play) on my bench. Thanks.
Dier (12) Lowton (1+1) and McTo (8 + 0)
who's your keeper
Martinez and Forster on the bench.
Maybe you should get a second keeper for your BB
Thanks mate:)
Who scores more?
A Rashford Bamford Pope (Ings bench)
B Kane 3*cap, Vardy , Lloris (Smith Rowe bench) -12
B
B but you have to consider who you would captain if you go A plus how much your TC gets it if you used it a different week.
For me Kane Against 2 bottom teams is the best moment. I think maybe I'll go with Bruno if no Kane
Currently on a -4pts.
Pope
Cancelo Stones Konsa
Salah Son Gundo Son
Bamford Kane Watkins
McCarthy Soucek Alioski Coufal
Any of the following changes worth it?
A) Bamford + Soucek to
A) Bamford + Soucek to DCL + ESR -12pts total
B) Bamford + Son to DCL + Barnes -12pts total
WC Team (still got FH/TC)
Martinez
Dias Cancelo Digne
Salah Bruno Son Barnes Gundo
Kane DCL
Fabri Mitchell Struijk Brewster (0.2ITB)
Want to find 0.4 so I can get Konsa instead of Mitchell...
Any thoughts?
Full starting squad with DGWs, any need to force in Spurs or Leicester assets for a hit?
Emi
Shaw Cancelo Dier Mee
Salah Bruno Sterling Gundogan
DCL Watkins
Leno; Lowton, Ings, ESR
I would deffos get Kane or Son in somehow
Would have to be 2 moves unless I transfer Salah/Sterling/Bruno to Son.
I am not keen on Spurs scoring much in these two matches.
Kane or none i would say, so many good midfielders to choose from
Current team (playing BB):
Martinez/McCarthy
Dias/Cancelo/Shaw/Rudiger/Dallas
Salah/Bruno/Gundo/Maddison/Raphinha
Kane/DCL/Bamford
Any obvious moves? I’m considering another keeper, Digne, H Barnes & Watkins. I’m not too fussed about hits as it’s a DGW.
*FH for GW29 so that’s not an issue
Maddison injury doubt
He’ll have to go for Barnes - an annoying transfer
Get barnes for madi
In a -8 hit
A) Grealish + Adams > Lookman + Kane (Bench Maddison)
B) Grealish + Maddison > Barnes + Son (Bench Adams)
A preparing for GW29
B
Who scores more between now and GW29?
A) Digne
B) Ricardo Pereira
A if they get a double in 28 aswll
B
Digne has a passion for red card. He's due
B
I like both but Ricardo played midfielder last game that is to consider
Best replacement for Ings if not going for Kane?
Bamford and DCL other forwards
You can do worse than Diagne for 6.0
Vardy if can afford /watkins
Would rather a Fulham attacker than WBA. Would you not agree? Maja?
Those of you not BBing in 26 (but holding the chip), is there a GW you're targeting or just seeing how it goes?
I’m just seeing how it goes, not too keen Leeds playing villa and my bench is majority Leeds
A. Bamford to DCL
B. Grealish to Barnes
C. Both for a hit.
D. Mee to Digne on top
C depending on Grealish news.
It’s regardless of his injury
I've done A (Ings) to DCL and considering B for a hit as well.
C
C for me - If Grealish is definitely out.
But what if he’s fit? He’s not really doing anything.
I think Dcl is a must. Who are your other two forwards.
Kane and Watkins.
is one of Amartey/Luke Thomas an option for DGW26 and GW27? Or should I suck it up and get Soyuncu?
Looking at Luke Thomas myself and trying to understand if he is a genuine regular starter now with Justin out long term injured. Thomas has started the 2 games since Justin injury (one in Europe) and seems to have done quite well. Would love some input from Leicester fans?
How much is Thomas??
4.2 Dirt Cheap
Would you BB this team?
Martinez
Dias, Stones, Shaw
Grealish*, Bruno, Salah, Gundo, Raf
DCL, Kane (c)
Forster* Dallas, Bamford, Webster
Thought was to get Barnes in for Grealish if out but would likely have to boost without a second keeper.
If you could only pick one City player for the rest of the season, who would it be and why?
Possibly either Dias or Cancello.
KDB - He's their best player.
Safest option would be Ederson imo - avoid all the Pep Roulette. When the league is won with 4 games to go - there could be even more ridiculous rotation then
Worth doing Pieters to Maitland-Niles for a hit, folks? (Alteady own Sam Johnston)
West Brom and hits make me uncomfortable.
You like west Brom defense?
I don't. Lol. Am gonna bench boost and will be lucky to get any minutes out of Pieters. Only have maximum of 4.6 to spend and although WBA are awful, they have a couple of favourable fixtures. But yes, they *are* awful...!
Not for me - too risky and somewhat unnecessary of a double up
Best defender for GW 26 & 30?
A) Pereira (ARS bur MCI)
B) Targett (lee shu FUL)
C) Shaw (che cry BHA)
D) Everton - not Digne (SOU wba CRY)
A is a good pick since he might get to play as midfielder
Could have this for a minus 4.
Grealish and Ings to KDB and Dcl
Martinez
Mee Stones Shaw
Bruno Son Gundogan KDB Raphinia
Dcl Kane
Bamford Dallas Coufal Forster
Good moves?
Play lowton with 2 hard games or Dallas?
Low
Who to bench?
A. Raphinha (AVL)
B. Konsa (lee, shu)
thats tough - as a villa fan i feel like Konsa is 2,6 there, If Raphinha is in the mood and against Elmo he could easily beat that
thanks
Worth a -8?
OUT: Bamford, Grealish,Lowton
IN: Kane, Barnes, Digne
Solid transfers but losing Bamford I wouldn’t be keen on
agreed on Bam but other strikers are DCL/Watkins and don't want to lose either. Kane coming in for TC
Will get him back for 29 - Keeping Raphinha throughout
Looks a pretty exciting gamble, TBH. I would favour doing it, yes.
DCL Triple Captain.
It’s got to be done right?
Risky due to him just being back from injury but could pay off
He played about 15 min v Pool. Reckon he wil have plenty of rest since so should start... wishful thinking
I don't know if it has to be done but he's got good fixtures.
My 4th choice. So no 😉
What’s your 1,2 n 3 mate
Kane, Gundo & Bruno, right now
Tough 2 fixtures for City and 1 for United.
If you think he'll outscore Gundogan Bruno and kane then yes.
Don’t have Kane but others. Such a tough choice!
YES
Who wins?
1)Dallas
2)Watkins -4
Watkins 2 good fixtures from an attacking view and he also plays in 29
Would go with the DGWer but recently this logic has burned me.
Ings>DCL or Watkins?
DCL for just this gw, Watkins if you want another player for 29
I've done it to DCL
How to get Kane in or not to bother?
Martinez
Mee Stones Dias
Salah Bruno Son Gundo Madison
DCL Bamford
McC Ings Coufal Struijk
1FT and .2 in bank
1 - Ings and Salah to Kane and Rashford (-4)
2 - Ings and Son to Kane and 6.8m mid (Siggy - cant afford Barnes) (-4)
3 - Ings and Maddison to Kane and Anguissa/ESR (-4)
4 - Ings to Watkins or Richarlison
Could do a -8 to get in Lookman and sell McC to Fodder
3 years, 2 months agoFriends, a little help please? Leaning towards A or C. (Only TC available as a hit.)
Martínez / Pope
Dias / Stones / Cresswell / Digne / Dallas
Salah / Bruno / Gündogan / Raphinha / Soucek
DCL / Bamford / Watkins
A. Bamford to Kane
B. Bamford to Kane, Salah to Barnes (- 4)
C. Bamford to Kane, Soucek to Barnes, Pope to Areola (- 8)
D. Bamford to Kane, DCL to Vardy, Salah to Barnes (- 8)