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The best defenders and goalkeepers to target for Double Gameweek 26

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.

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

    Friends, 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)

    1. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      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.

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

        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!

        1. StayoutheSpiceZone
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          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!

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      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

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

        Thank you very much indeed, sir!

    3. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A - wouldn't lose Salah in a DGW inc sheffield.

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

        Thought of Soucek — but then again, a -8 hurts. I think it's A. Thanks, mate! Cheers!

    4. The Fantasy Doctor
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’m doing a -8 to get Kane and Barnes. Don’t like hits normally but just feels right.

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

        Been seriously considering it, but people are making me lean a lot more towards A. Tough, innit? Thanks, mate, good luck!

    5. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I like kane and barnes but would only drop salah if i had a plan to spend the money somewere else

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

        And a -8 dropping Soucek instead is too much? Cheers!

  2. StayoutheSpiceZone
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    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?

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

      Is there going to be a better time? Probably not.

      1. StayoutheSpiceZone
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        That's what I think. Hopefully Leeds vs Villa will be wide open and they'll do ok!

    2. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I've got the same + Webster (WBA away) so feel like a BB might be on. Was originally planning to TC Kane.

  3. JamTart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Lose salah to fund Kane and DCL?

    Hate to lose him but seems time!

  4. Bennyboy1907
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez
    Cancelo Stones AWB
    Salah Raphina Bruno Gundogan Barnes
    DCL Kane

    Johnstone Mee Bamford Dallas

    After a -4, how does it look?

    1. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      BB?

  5. Manani
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A. Adams > Kane
    B. Grealish > Barnes

    (will bench Adams/Grealish depending on transfer)

    1. The Road to Turfdom
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A but also shift Grealish on I think

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

        i will be playing Raphinna/Bamford this week, should I switch Grealish next week instead of taking a hit?

    2. linkafu
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Both

    4. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B. Easy

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

    Lose Salah or Sterling to fund Kane?

    1. linkafu
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling.
      Salah will play both games for sure.

    2. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I lose sterling aswell

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

    Shoud I activate my BB with Dier, Lowton and McTominay (50% chance of play) on my bench. Thanks.

    1. linkafu
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dier (12) Lowton (1+1) and McTo (8 + 0)
      who's your keeper

    2. shabalala
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Martinez and Forster on the bench.

      1. linkafu
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe you should get a second keeper for your BB

        1. shabalala
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks mate:)

  8. linkafu
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who scores more?

    A Rashford Bamford Pope (Ings bench)

    B Kane 3*cap, Vardy , Lloris (Smith Rowe bench) -12

    1. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

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

      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.

      1. linkafu
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        For me Kane Against 2 bottom teams is the best moment. I think maybe I'll go with Bruno if no Kane

  9. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    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

    1. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A) Bamford + Soucek to DCL + ESR -12pts total
      B) Bamford + Son to DCL + Barnes -12pts total

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

    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?

  11. mattyb09
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    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

    1. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I would deffos get Kane or Son in somehow

      1. mattyb09
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        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.

    2. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Kane or none i would say, so many good midfielders to choose from

  12. Ian Davis
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    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

    1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Maddison injury doubt

      1. Ian Davis
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        He’ll have to go for Barnes - an annoying transfer

    2. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Get barnes for madi

  13. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    In a -8 hit
    A) Grealish + Adams > Lookman + Kane (Bench Maddison)
    B) Grealish + Maddison > Barnes + Son (Bench Adams)

    1. linkafu
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A preparing for GW29

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

  14. Andy Mac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who scores more between now and GW29?

    A) Digne
    B) Ricardo Pereira

    1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A if they get a double in 28 aswll

    2. linkafu
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. linkafu
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Digne has a passion for red card. He's due

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

      B

    4. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I like both but Ricardo played midfielder last game that is to consider

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

    Best replacement for Ings if not going for Kane?

    Bamford and DCL other forwards

    1. mattyb09
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You can do worse than Diagne for 6.0

    2. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Vardy if can afford /watkins

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

        Would rather a Fulham attacker than WBA. Would you not agree? Maja?

  16. L S P
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Those of you not BBing in 26 (but holding the chip), is there a GW you're targeting or just seeing how it goes?

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

      I’m just seeing how it goes, not too keen Leeds playing villa and my bench is majority Leeds

  17. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A. Bamford to DCL
    B. Grealish to Barnes
    C. Both for a hit.
    D. Mee to Digne on top

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

      C depending on Grealish news.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        It’s regardless of his injury

    2. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I've done A (Ings) to DCL and considering B for a hit as well.

    3. linkafu
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C

    4. Azurri
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C for me - If Grealish is definitely out.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        But what if he’s fit? He’s not really doing anything.

    5. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I think Dcl is a must. Who are your other two forwards.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Kane and Watkins.

  18. The Senate
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    is one of Amartey/Luke Thomas an option for DGW26 and GW27? Or should I suck it up and get Soyuncu?

    1. Carlos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      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?

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

        How much is Thomas??

        1. Carlos
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          4.2 Dirt Cheap

  19. ilikewud
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    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.

  20. Dwotle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If you could only pick one City player for the rest of the season, who would it be and why?

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

      Possibly either Dias or Cancello.

    2. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      KDB - He's their best player.

    3. Carlos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      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

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

    Worth doing Pieters to Maitland-Niles for a hit, folks? (Alteady own Sam Johnston)

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

      West Brom and hits make me uncomfortable.

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You like west Brom defense?

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

        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...!

    3. Carlos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not for me - too risky and somewhat unnecessary of a double up

  22. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    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)

    1. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A is a good pick since he might get to play as midfielder

  23. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    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?

  24. RamboRN
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play lowton with 2 hard games or Dallas?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Low

  25. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who to bench?

    A. Raphinha (AVL)
    B. Konsa (lee, shu)

    1. popey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      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

      1. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        thanks

  26. popey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Worth a -8?

    OUT: Bamford, Grealish,Lowton
    IN: Kane, Barnes, Digne

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

      Solid transfers but losing Bamford I wouldn’t be keen on

      1. popey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        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

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

      Looks a pretty exciting gamble, TBH. I would favour doing it, yes.

  27. MIDIMAN2010
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    DCL Triple Captain.

    It’s got to be done right?

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

      Risky due to him just being back from injury but could pay off

      1. MIDIMAN2010
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        He played about 15 min v Pool. Reckon he wil have plenty of rest since so should start... wishful thinking

    2. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I don't know if it has to be done but he's got good fixtures.

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      My 4th choice. So no 😉

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

        What’s your 1,2 n 3 mate

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Kane, Gundo & Bruno, right now

          1. MIDIMAN2010
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Tough 2 fixtures for City and 1 for United.

    4. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If you think he'll outscore Gundogan Bruno and kane then yes.

      1. MIDIMAN2010
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Don’t have Kane but others. Such a tough choice!

    5. mattyb09
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      YES

  28. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who wins?
    1)Dallas
    2)Watkins -4

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

      Watkins 2 good fixtures from an attacking view and he also plays in 29

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

      Would go with the DGWer but recently this logic has burned me.

  29. as33
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ings>DCL or Watkins?

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

      DCL for just this gw, Watkins if you want another player for 29

    2. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I've done it to DCL

  30. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    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

    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Could do a -8 to get in Lookman and sell McC to Fodder