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The curtain comes down on an epic Double Gameweek 26 this evening, with many Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers hoping to further boost triple-digit scores.

Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers kicks off at 19:45 GMT, with the winner set to move fifth in the Premier League table. The Gunners will also move into that spot with a draw.

As for the team news, it’s one change apiece from the weekend games.

Gabriel Martinelli returns from suspension for the hosts to take the place of Emile Smith Rowe, who is ill.

Takehiro Tomiyasu is absent again with a recurrence of the calf problem that kept him out recently.

Bruno Lage also makes one alteration from the side that were victorious against Leicester City on Sunday, and it’s an attacking change.

In comes Hwang Hee-chan for the benched Leander Dendoncker, with the South Korea international making his first league start since December.

There is plenty of interest in this fixture from an FPL perspective, with the table below from Live FPL showing the ‘effective ownerships’ of Arsenal and Wolves players inside the top 10,000:

The Gunners won the reverse fixture of tonight’s match just two weeks ago, with Martinelli seeing red for two quickfire bookings.

GAMEWEEK 26 LINE-UPS

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Soares, White, Gabriel, Tierney, Odegaard, Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Lacazette, Martinelli.

Subs: Leno, Holding, Pepe, Tavares, Sambi Lokonga, Elneny, Nketiah, Swanson, Hutchinson.

Wolves XI: Sa, Kilman, Coady, Saiss, Semedo, Neves, Moutinho, Ait Nouri, Hwang, Jimenez, Podence.

Subs: Ruddy, Marcal, Neto, Trincao, Silva, Jonny, Gomes, Dendoncker, Cundle.

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  1. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Lee Dixon on the goal being given as an OG, “The game’s gone daft in lots of ways and that’s one of them!”

    Yeah it’s mental that someone isn’t awarded a goal for a shot that was going out for a f**king throw-in.

    1. Junglist95
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      It isn't even debatable. Not even remotely subjective.

      Own goal.

      1. bring_on _the_fantasy
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Nope, never an own goal, deflected off the keeper - Strikers goal! Keepers job is to save the ball - he didn't!

        1. Cilly Bonnolly
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          Relevant username.

    2. WVA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Haha love this, he's a muppet

      1. Junglist95
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        And a city fan

        1. WVA
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          Even more of a muppet then

  2. artvandelay316
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    I have 10 men for GW27. Tierney now injured it seems. So smart move would be to sell for...Burnley defence?
    I also kind of want to do a -4 and bring in Mahrez vs Everton.
    Good moves?

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Lol Tierney wasnt playing anyway?

      1. artvandelay316
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Eh? Surely you understand the question is, assuming that he could potentially be out for a while, is it best to transfer him out or make a different move?

        1. WVA
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          You've made it sound like 'I have 10 men for 27 and now Tierney injured it seems'

          He had a bit of cramp and has a DGW when back

    2. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Don’t think he was injured as such. Looked like cramp.

      1. artvandelay316
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Ok cheers for the info. In order to play 11 he's still probably the best one to lose anyway for me. If not him then Mane, who may well go up in price now. Or maybe I just go with 10 but switch City players.

  3. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Hi guys, in a draft league Ive been offered Alonso for Gundogan (positions irrelevant). Would you accept?

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      No

      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Why not?

        1. WVA
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          Seriously lol you are being had over

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      No Alonso game this GW while Gundo could play?

      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        I'm looking at the long term implications. I have Mahrez in my team.

  4. Junglist95
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Having another go on the new page...

    Shall I do Tierney to a Burnley defender?

    Can't really be bothered with arsenal def.

    They're immediate double doesn't inspire confidence for defensive returns either

    Helps immensely this week of course

  5. Firminooooo
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    So Semedo off at 59. 56 and 8 points instead of 1 for my rival.

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Yep, main rival has him too, meanwhile I sold Sissoko to Saka -4

  6. Ruinenlust
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    That was NOT an OG

  7. thepancakeman123
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Would you do Bowen > Son for a hit and bench Dennis?

    De Gea
    Cancelo, Digne, Saiss, Livramento
    Coutinho, Bowen, Raphinha
    Weghorst, Toney, Dennis

    Guaita, Saka, Trent, Salah

  8. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    If you could, intuitively, give a points value to each of the chips (WC, FH, BB and TC), what would it be?

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      15-20 for TC and BB
      25 for FH
      WC depends if viewing over one GW (similar to FH) or over longer time period

  9. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Mikel Arteta’s a good looking lad.

    1. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      If you like the Action Man look

    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      looks boring as f tho

    3. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Lego Pep

  10. Bobby Crush
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Bench one:

    a) Rashford
    b) Ramsey
    c) Dennis
    d) Jimi

    Captain:
    1) Son
    2) KDB
    3) Bowen

    1. Jump in Micah
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      A2

  11. Jump in Micah
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Any further FH suggestions?
    Pope
    Cancelo Mee Livra
    Mahrez Sancho Bruno Son JWP
    Kane Weg

    Feels strong to me which means 24 pointer incoming

  12. Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    7 points out of 5 players today ..... sigh

  13. Eightball
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Foster
    Livramento Dawson Cancelo
    Foden Bowen Bruno Ramsey
    Antonio Weghorst (c) Broja

    I feel like not holding Son vs Leeds is asking for trouble but it would be a -4 for Salah to then WC him back in for my GW28 wildcard. Thoughts?

  14. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Odegaard a sell now even with a double coming up?

  15. Jump in Micah
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Drop 1 of those for GW27
    A) Son
    B) Bowen
    C) Bruno
    D) Mahrez
    E) sancho
    F) JWP

    1. NorCal Villan
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      B or E

  16. Maeki2
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Eduardo -> broja
    or
    Coufal (injury) -> who?

  17. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Y'all think Jota to JWP is worth a hit, if the alternative is to play MacAllister (AVL)?