Gameweek 25 sees four teams with double gameweeks (DGW), with Man City, Liverpool, Brentford and Luton all playing twice. The bonus of an added game always has potential for some big scores, and you should definitely consider captaining a player with a double gameweek. While Brentford and Luton have two tough fixtures, they could provide some budget friendly options. It’s also important to not ignore players with only game this week, with Arsenal and Manchester United both having good single fixtures. With all of that in mind, here are our top 5 picks for Gameweek 25:
Erling Haaland
(£14.4m, Forward, Manchester City vs. Chelsea H, Brentford H)
Haaland is at the forefront of any discussion about GW25 picks, especially with Manchester City facing Chelsea and Brentford at home. Now fully fit and back in form with two goals against Everton, the DGW for City makes Haaland an even more attractive option. Given his scoring prowess, he’s likely to be a popular captain choice, with many surely tempted to use the triple captain chip on him this week.Not selecting him could mean falling behind in your league. However, managers should be wary of potential rotation risks due to his recent return from injury and the full 90 minutes he played in the Champions League midweek. Balancing his high potential for returns with rotation risk will be key.
Diogo Jota
(£8.3m, Midfielder, Liverpool vs. Brentford A & Luton H)
Jota has filled the void left by Salah, with four goals in his last five appearances. Liverpool’s double game week against Brentford and Luton presents a golden opportunity for Jota to add to his tally. He offers a viable differential captain choice for those looking to gain ground in their leagues. However, the return of Salah from injury could impact his minutes, adding a layer of consideration for potential selectors.
Bukayo Saka
(£9.0, Midfielder, Burnley A)
Saka’s recent form has been nothing short of spectacular, with five goals in his last five matches. Arsenal’s attacking dynamism has been on full display, with Saka at its heart. Their upcoming fixture against Burnley, a team that has conceded 12 goals in their last five games, bodes well for Saka’s prospects of continuing his scoring run. He represents a solid pick in midfield, capable of capitalising on Arsenal’s offensive prowess.
Phil Foden
(£8.0m, Midfielder, Manchester City vs. Chelsea H, Brentford H)
Foden’s recent contributions of three goals and three assists in his last five games highlight his importance to City’s attack. Despite the rotation risk posed by his participation in the midweek Champions League match, Foden’s potential for high returns in a double game week cannot be ignored, especially with Foden bagging a hattrick in the reverse fixture at Brentford a fortnight ago. His versatility and attacking threat make him a strong candidate for your GW25 team, potentially even as a differential captain.
Andy Robertson
(£6.4m, Defender, Liverpool vs. Brentford A & Luton H)
Robertson’s return to fitness comes at an opportune time, with Liverpool facing Brentford and Luton. With Trent Alexander-Arnold’s availability in question and potential rotation with Bradley, Robertson offers a reliable way into Liverpool’s defense. While Liverpool’s defence hasn’t been solid recently, the double gameweek gives him more chance of keeping a clean sheet. His attacking contributions further enhance his appeal, making him a valuable pick for those looking to secure points from defensive positions. However, it is worth mentioning that Tsimikas also returned to action against Burnley on Saturday, so Robertson could face rotation himself.