FPL Gameweek 25 Tips: Double Gameweek 26 Confirmed — Plan Ahead (and Don’t Miss the Deadline)

Attention has already shifted beyond Gameweek 25, with Double Gameweek 26 now confirmed — and it’s set to shape FPL planning over the coming weeks.

First up, a quick reminder: there’s a Friday deadline this Gameweek, so don’t get caught out.

We now know that Arsenal and Wolves will both play twice in Double Gameweek 26:

🔴 Arsenal: BRE (A) • WOL (A)

🟠 Wolves: NFO (A) • ARS (H)

Targeting these sides ahead of DGW26 looks a logical move, but managers should also plan carefully. Gameweek 31 will be a Blank Gameweek, with Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Man City and Wolves all set to miss a fixture due to the Carabao Cup final.

In this guide, we break down the key FPL tips, underlying stats and predicted points ahead of the Gameweek 25 deadline. 👇

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Top FPL Tips for Gameweek 25

⏰ Gameweek Deadline

Friday 6 Feb at 18:30

📈 Most Popular FPL Transfers

1️⃣ João Pedro - 685,900
2️⃣ B. Fernandes - 55,724
3️⃣ Enzo - 465,345
4️⃣ Ekitiké - 331,932
5️⃣ Rice - 231,245

👉 The FPL GW25 Transfer Trends You Can’t Ignore

🚩 Key FPL Injury Updates

Jurrien Timber (29.3% ownership) – Timber is “fine” despite missing training on Thursday, according to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

Micky van de Ven (24.7% ownership) & Cristian Romero (4.2%) – Thomas Frank has confirmed that both defenders are available for Gameweek 25.

Bruno Guimarães (13.8% ownership) – Guimarães trained on Wednesday and remains a doubt, with Newcastle manager Eddie Howe saying “fingers crossed he’s fit”.

Ollie Watkins (9.6% ownership) – Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has confirmed that Watkins will be in the squad for Gameweek 25.

Jean-Philippe Mateta (8.3% ownership) – The Palace forward is undergoing “further assessments” on an ongoing knee issue, according to Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner.

Granit Xhaka (4.4% ownership) – Xhaka remains sidelined for Sunderland, as confirmed by manager Régis Le Bris.

Anthony Gordon (3.3% ownership) – Gordon’s hamstring issue is not believed to be serious, but he is expected to miss Gameweek 25.

🧢 FPL Gameweek 25 Captaincy Candidates

1️⃣ Gabriel - 5.8 predicted points
2️⃣ Haaland - 5.1 predicted points
3️⃣ B. Fernandes - 5.1 predicted points

👉 Top 3 Captaincy Picks - Including a Differential

🤔 What’s the Best Free Hit FPL Team for Gameweek 25?

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Gabriel gets the armband, he’s averaging 7.17 points per game — the highest in the league — and faces a Sunderland side that have scored just 6 goals in away matches, the 2nd lowest in the league. 🧢

The Algorithm is clearly backing Man United goals, with a triple-up in midfield. The Red Devils have scored 44 goals — the 3rd highest in the league — but rank top for shots (385), shots on target (135) and xG (50.3). ⚽

Bowen stands out as the top differential. 🌟

The West Ham forward is the 4th-highest scoring forward with 113 points, contributing 8 goals and 3 assists, and has also taken over penalty duties following Paquetá’s departure. ⚽

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⭐ Top FPL Players for Gameweek 25

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