Scouting The Doubles

The best Arsenal players for FPL Double Gameweek 29 and beyond

As if you hadn’t heard already, six top-flight teams will play twice in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Double Gameweek 29, after three postponed fixtures were rescheduled for mid-March.

In this first instalment of a four-part Scouting the Doubles, we’ll be focusing on Arsenal.

Notably, in addition to their ‘double’, the Gunners also have a guaranteed fixture in Gameweek 30, making their assets more appealing for those attempting to negotiate the blank without a Free Hit.

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THE OUTLOOK

With a double-header in Gameweek 29, an unaffected fixture in Blank Gameweek 30 and a favourable run of matches right through until the end of the season, Arsenal assets are understandably in demand right now.

Added to that, they also have two more as-yet-unannounced Double Gameweeks to fit in somewhere during the run below.

After a disastrous start to the season, the Gunners’ have entered the top four as the season’s close approaches, having beaten Watford 3-2 at Vicarage Road on Sunday.

In fact, they have now won their last four Premier League matches in a row, netting eight goals, with the in-form Bukayo Saka (£6.5m) their top scorer during that period with two.

Now, they take on Leicester City (h) and Liverpool (h) in a tricky looking Gameweek 29 double-header, before a kinder run which sees them face Aston Villa (a), Crystal Palace (a) and Brighton and Hove Albion (h).

MAIN FPL TARGETS

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  1. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    I like that photo hint in this article.

    1. FPL Brains
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      • 12 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      🙂

  2. FPL Brains
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    • 12 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    What's everyone hoping for in the last game of the GW?

    Mine are;

    - Watford winning and not conceding
    - Chelsea clean sheet
    - James attack returns
    - Havertz rested

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      James haul, Watford 0-0 Wolves, Wood, Broja, Coutinho goals

      1. European Bob
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 20 days ago

        Watford 0-0 Wolves with Sa being sent off and Jimenez going in goal and saving two penalties

    2. putana
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      -James starting
      -dennis ruining woves CS

      this would guarantee green arrow for thursday

    3. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      I captained Alonso, I need him to no show.
      Means TAA coming off the bench & Havertz VC!

    4. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      I'm not greedy, I'll settle for an appearance from Jimenez & Ait Nouri. More of the same from James & Havertz

    5. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      James CS + goal
      Leeds win to nil against Villa

    6. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      Three Norwich goals.
      Two red cards for Rudiger.
      Raphinha hatrick of goals and assists and I'll take that clean sheet point too.
      Broja hatrick.

    7. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      Wolves Watford 0-0
      James bench
      Coutinho blank

    8. Mika-eel
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      A Raphinha haul will be nice.

    9. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      My players to get a lot more points than the players I don't own.

    10. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      Wolves win 2-0, Jimenez brace. Coady beats the rest of defence for bonus
      Chelsea win 1-0, Rudiger starts and bonus, James benched.
      Villa-Leeds 0-1, Raphinha goal
      Southampton win 4-1, Jwp 2 pens, Broja goal and assist.

    11. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      I want the players I own to do well, and the ones I don't to do badly.

    12. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      My list is very long and unrealistic. Gamy by game I need:
      - Rudiger to outscore James for 13 points, Alonso cameo to block jammy autosubs
      - goalfest, Adams, Broja, Willock to score, Dubravka to save JPW's penalty
      - Kilman clean sheet and/or attacking return, Jimenez 2 pointer
      - Raphinha haul and Coutinho blank, Digne cameo

      1. Arteta
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 20 days ago

        If I had to pick just one I would say goalfest between Southampton and Newcastle, ideally without Fraser involvement. But I really need Toni to close the gap with Reece.

      2. KanuLenoMeeMoCash
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 20 days ago

        Love the penalty save thrown in haha

    13. Haalander
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      • 3 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      A no show for digne and ait nouri so I get my kulu/Davies points off the bench and a haul for Raphina and Broja! Not looking for much really

    14. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      - JWP 10 points minimum
      - Ait Nouri 90 minutes
      - Silva CS, attacking return
      - Ramsey anything beyond appearance points
      - Foster CS

    15. Bunk Moreland
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      Reece james return, no wolves clean sheet, raphinha blank.

    16. KanuLenoMeeMoCash
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      Digne to Play
      James to haul again
      Jimmy and Dennis hatties

  3. putana
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    dont think ill be able to make these transfer by friday. Only 0.1 ITB.

    cancelo + antonio -> doherty + kane (-4)

    should i do this before kane or doherty rise?

    1. Littlebitwizardoföz
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      Looks good to me

    2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      yay

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      Yes imo

  4. Littlebitwizardoföz
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    Any thoughts appreciated chaps. 0.1m ITB.

    Sa 3.9
    TAA Cancelo Rudiger Tierney Lamptey
    Salah Saka Bowen Maddison Ramsey
    Kane Broja Weg

    Thinking of either:
    (a) Cancelo to Robertson (-4)
    (b) Bowen to Kulu (-4)
    (c) something else ????????

    1. putana
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      if bowen is ruled out i would probably do b

    2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      b looks good

  5. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    Cancelo, Raphinha, Jimi > Doherty, Son, Kane (-8)

    Couple of points:
    - Can get Cancelo back easily (Robbo/TAA > Cancelo)
    - Can't get Kane without the other 2 transfers due to monies

  6. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    LMS Update (338 teams)

    Current safety score = 48
    Will rise a bit if Digne doesn't play.

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      That seems like a really low safety score. I would think by this point in LMS the bar would be higher.

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 20 days ago

        It does seem low, not too many James owners I guess. But should go pretty high after Thur.

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          2 years, 20 days ago

          48% own James, half of them captained, 72 EO.

      2. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        2 years, 20 days ago

        There are 5 WCs under 48 and the rest didn't play a chip.
        Majority captained Salah or Raphinha which has been a fail so far.
        The average is 63 for top 10K and 66 in LMS.
        46% played no chip in LMS

        NO CHIP 45.99% 55.57
        WILDCARD 27.00% 72.00
        BENCH BOOST 21.96% 77.42
        FREE HIT 5.04% 79.82

        1. putana
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 20 days ago

          what is the worst ranked team still in it?

          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 14 Years
            2 years, 20 days ago

            Good question, the team that got hacked (-72) this GW is 98K so not them.

    2. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      Longest I’ve still been standing. Thought safety score would be higher

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        2 years, 20 days ago

        Really depends if the Saka and TAA autosubs happen.

  7. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James
    Salah Son Saka Raphinha Bowen
    Laca Broja

    (Sa Livra Digne King)

    A) Cancelo, Son & King ➡️ Doherty, Kulu, Kane -8
    (9 starters for GW30 while keeping Salah will probably save FT in 30)

    B) Bowen & Digne ➡️ Kulu & Doherty -4
    (7 starters for GW30 will have to sell Salah for -4 to get Kane for 30)

    Thoughts?

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      A looks like it might work out for the additional hit
      More GW30 starters and no messing around with Salah

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 20 days ago

        Yes getting Salah back for GW31 would need another hit or wildcard which I’m not sure of yet.

        1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 20 days ago

          yeah I am against Salah jiggery-pockery

          1. Karan14
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 20 days ago

            These transfers also give me bench cover for Bowen & James in Broja & Livra which could be handy. Think I’ve convinced myself lol. Cheers mate!

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      A

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 20 days ago

        Cheers mate!

  8. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    Weghorst -> Lacazette -4 a good move?

    Ramsdale*
    TAA* VVD* Cancelo
    Salah* Ramsey Son* Saka*
    Maupay* Broja Weghorst

    Sanchez Coady Bowen Mee

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      Liverpool fixture might be tricky and so transfer for a hit might not be worth it

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      You'll probably be paid back the 4 points over 29 and 30. 3 games v 1.

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 20 days ago

        Hopefully

    3. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      I think so

  9. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    Tarkowski,Son,Dennis > Doherty,Saka,Kane worth a -8?
    Id be rolling
    Pickford*
    Doherty*,TAA*,Rudiger,|Cancelo
    Salah(c)*,Saka*,Odegaard*,JWP
    Kane*,Broja

    Sa,Bowen,Digne,Weghorst 0.6m itb

    Id have 7 players for 30 plus whomever I brought in next week. Id probably then hold off FHing.

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      No way you can get to keep Sonny?

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 20 days ago

        No other way of getting to Kane other than through Salah or Son.
        Everyone else would take downgrades down to fodder and a -12.

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 20 days ago

          Looks ok in that case

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      Looks good imo.

  10. linkafu
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    A James Cancelo Johnson
    B James Laporte Stones
    C James Laporte Doherty/Reguilon

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      C

  11. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    Pick one:

    A. Kilman(eve) and Gordon(WOL NEW)
    B. Doherty(mun bha) and Ramsey(whu)

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      B

    2. putana
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      A. i like the gordon punt

  12. CABAYE4
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    Rudiger to VVD worth a -4?

    Longer term imagine I will want James come 31/32 so basically boils down to GW29 score.

    1. putana
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      i dont think so. Rudiger could easily get cs and bonus points

    2. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      Rudi doesnt tend to get bonus, but its likely that VVD will have to top 10 for any profit. And 10pts is probably around what I'd expect for him.

      1. CABAYE4
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 20 days ago

        VVD just seems to have goal threat atm so feel like a 15+ is possible.

        Might be my bias but I think Newcastle will score, particularly if Chelsea are resting players for Europe.

        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          2 years, 20 days ago

          If thats your read then go for it. I also think there's a decent chance Newcastle score, especially if Tuchel rotates a lot

    3. Karhumies
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      I am currently thinking about Rudiger to Matip on FT. Easier to keep long term Matip than VVD because of the price difference, especially if going for Cancelo in 31.

  13. Viper
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    Hi all.

    Digne, Coutinho & Jimenez -> Doherty, Kulusevski & Kane (-8)?

    Hard to look past it right now tbh

    1. putana
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      im deciding between this or just doherty and kane for (-4)

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      If you can get to Doherty & Kane without losing Son that sounds ideal. Where are you getting the cash from?

      1. putana
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 20 days ago

        selling cancelo and antonio. dont own son

    3. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      Digne, coutinho, jimmy all have a game in gw30 though...

  14. Damien Sartip-Zadeh
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    Yes it is worth taking the chance imo

  15. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    Thought I could get away this week with only having a handful of doublers as the single gameweekers had good fixtures, Spurs, Arsenal, & Liverpool mainly. Been horribly punished for this. 49 points with only Dennis, Jimenez, Foster and Kilman left. Captained Salah. Not looking forward to Thursday!

    1. Fit_to_drop
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 20 days ago

      Who knows? You might have a lower score of this week but a high one next week.

      I did similar to you but I feel captaining Salah was the mistake. I couldn’t decide on others, so I just threw the armband on him. When an in form Kane was always going to prosper against a fragile Everton outfit.

  16. Dale Sartip-Zadeh
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    There will always be players who get overlooked and have great GWs. That's what makes this game so intriguing.

  17. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    Do we think Robbo plays twice next gw if he starts vs inter?

  18. PortisRed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    Using my 2ft gives me 9 x Dgw's for wk 29 including (Kane + Kulu.) Would you :
    A) Play Raph (NOR) & Broja (WAT)
    OR
    B) Take a -4 for Doherty (mun & bri) and bench one of them.

    Would prob get Doh for wk 30 anyway.

  19. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 20 days ago

    Think I'm going to wildcard .