Home / Football / Fantasy FPL 2025/26: Five players you must have in your line-up ahead of double gameweek It's a big week in the FPL 2025/26 season. Get these five players and shoot up the rankings Written by 101 GreatGoals Last Update: February 9, 2026 12:30:31 pm GMT 4 min read FPL 2025/26 gameweek 26 is finally upon us the first double gameweek of the season, writes Fantasy Premier League expert Blake Hurst. Arsenal and Wolves both play twice, and with fixture swings starting to shake things up across the league, this is where FPL managers can pull ahead. Nailing the right doublegameweek picks while keeping an eye on those with form and consistency will be key. Whether youre chasing rank, climbing minileagues, or simply setting up for the next few weeks, here are five players worth buying for this crucial round. Table of Contents1 Declan Rice (7.5m)2 Jo�o Pedro (7.6m)3 Viktor Gykeres (8.7m)4 Ismaila Sarr (6.3m)5 Daniel Muoz (5.8m)Declan Rice (7.5m)Rice continues to quietly deliver. A fivepoint return last week came from a clean sheet and DEFCON bonus the equivalent of an assist in disguise. His underlying creativity has been superb: over the last six gameweeks, hes produced 16 key passes and generated 1.67 expected assists. Add setpiece duties and constant 90minute reliability, and hes the picture of consistency. With Bukayo Saka sidelined, Rice could take on even more responsibility in attack. Combining safe minutes with steady returns and DEFCON potential, Rice looks essential for this double and beyond. An Arsenal midfielder who never stops delivering value.Jo�o Pedro (7.6m)If youve been waiting to pull the trigger on Jo�o Pedro, this is the moment. Two strong fixtures ahead and a clear run of starts make him one of the best shortterm attacking punts in the game. When fit, Pedro can be electric openplay threat and involvement in everything Chelsea do going forward. While his minutes can be volatile long term, the short window between now and Gameweek 28 makes him perfect for managers looking to capitalise on form. Expect chances, responsibility, and the potential for a doubledigit haul. Hes not one to hold forever, but right now, hes a buy.Viktor Gykeres (8.7m)Momentum is starting to build again for Viktor Gykeres. After scoring against Leeds and netting a brace off the bench against Sunderland, he looks like a confidence player ready to erupt just in time for Arsenals double. Fixtures against Brentford and Wolves offer potential for attacking returns and if, as expected, he starts both, hes one of the standout forward punts of the week. Theres some rotation risk, but the upside is immense. With Saka out, Gykeres could also be on spotkick duty. Its a highrisk, highreward move, but with doubles often defining ranks, this might be the punt that changes your season.Ismaila Sarr (6.3m)Sarr has quietly gone under the radar and become a reliable midpriced option and this double gameweek could push him out of the spotlight. The Crystal Palace winger is on penalties and produces a strong 0.47 xGI per 90 minutes higher than Matheus Cunha and equal to Jo�o Pedro. With Burnley and Wolves up next, both at home, hes well positioned to deliver attacking returns. Palaces attack goes through him, and his consistency of minutes makes him easy to trust. Add his explosive pace and penalty threat, and Sarr offers the rare combination of floor and upside for his price. A smart buy for both short and mediumterm gains.Daniel Muoz (5.8m)If youre after a differential who can genuinely move the needle this week, Muoz is your man. The Crystal Palace fullback has home fixtures against Burnley and Wolves the same two sides he bagged 14point hauls against earlier in the season. One of the leagues most adventurous defenders, Muoz combines cleansheet potential with serious attacking upside. In his last outing, he was one tackle away from another DEFCON return and also created a big chance. Hes flying under the radar, but the signs are there for another haul. At 5.8m, hes the kind of pick that separates patient planners from bold managers. One that has the potential to make you fly up the ranks. Topics: Arsenal F.C. Chelsea F.C. Liverpool F.C. Manchester City F.C. Manchester United F.C. Newcastle United F.C. Premier League Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Follow us: 101 GreatGoals 101 Great Goals is a website dedicated to bringing you the latest news, betting tips and live streaming information from the world of football. Read more from 101 GreatGoals
