When it comes to Fantasy Premier League this week, the spotlight shines brightly on Arsenal as they gear up for a thrilling Double Gameweek 26. It’s a moment filled with excitement for fantasy managers, and our Scout Picks reflect that enthusiasm, crafted meticulously by our dedicated Scout Squad panel.
However, there’s a caveat: we’re still awaiting information from around ten pre-match press conferences, with at least eight scheduled for Tuesday. This means that our lineup could experience adjustments right up until the deadline, especially if any unforeseen injuries occur.
As always, we face certain restrictions while selecting our team:
* We have an £83.0 million budget for our starting XI.
* Our total squad limit is capped at £100.0 million.
* Each team can contribute a maximum of three players to our roster.
GAMEWEEK 26 SCOUT PICKS
GOALKEEPER
David Raya, priced at £5.9 million, has showcased exceptional form this season for Arsenal, achieving an impressive 13 clean sheets and conceding just 17 goals in his 25 Premier League matches. Notably, he averages 4.3 points per game when playing away, outperforming all goalkeepers with more than three appearances except Jordan Pickford (£5.6 million). In Double Gameweek 26, Mikel Arteta’s side faces Brentford first and then travels to Wolverhampton Wanderers, who currently sit at the bottom of the league table with one of the lowest expected goals (xG) scores in the division. This solidifies the likelihood of Raya having two starts, which is a crucial factor for fantasy managers.
DEFENDERS
Gabriel Magalhaes, now the frontrunner in our captain poll at £7.1 million, stands out as an appealing choice for points from both defensive and attacking contributions during Double Gameweek 26. The Brazilian defender has already made five attacking returns this season and has accumulated defensive contribution (DefCon) points in four of his nine away matches. With promising prospects against both Brentford and the goal-challenged Wolves, he could be instrumental in securing clean sheets.
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Daniel Munoz, valued at £5.8 million, finds a spot in the Scout Picks as well. Crystal Palace displayed a marked improvement during their recent match at the Amex Stadium, earning their second clean sheet in five outings. They are set to face Burnley, a team mired in despair and without a win in their last 16 Premier League games. Earlier this season, Munoz delivered an impressive performance in their previous encounter, scoring a goal and maintaining a clean sheet, netting 14 points.
The selection of Marc Guehi (£5.2 million) is, in part, influenced by the return of Ruben Dias (£5.5 million), who recently came off the bench at Anfield. Prior to Dias's injury, Pep Guardiola’s squad had registered four clean sheets in five games. Following their victory on Merseyside, Manchester City is poised to host Fulham, a side that has created only six ‘big chances’ in their last four away fixtures—making them one of the least threatening teams. Since joining City, Guehi has attempted seven shots inside the box, ranking him second among all FPL defenders, and has secured DefCon points in two out of three matches.
