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 Who are the best FPL players for Double Gameweek 26? Expert Fantasy Premier League manager Abdul Rehman (<a href="https://twitter.com/FPL_Salah" data-clevertap-listener="true">FPL Salah</a>) guides us through the top picks.
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<h2>Best FPL players for Double Gameweek 26</h2>
<h3>Bruno Fernandes (£9.8m) – Manchester United</h3>
Fixture: West Ham (A)   
Fernandes just keeps churning out the points under Michael Carrick and he’s now scored back to back 10 pointers.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
A fixture against West Ham offers him another opportunity to get his owners some more attacking returns.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
The Hammers have conceded the second most goals (48) and they also have the second worst xGC (expected goals conceded) of 41.3.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
Fernandes is the focal point of United’s attack - on penalties, set-pieces, playing as the number 10 - and he is absolutely nailed to start. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
United are looking like one of the best attacking sides in the league and with Fernandes playing as the number 10, there is no doubt he is going to get plenty more returns.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
The Red Devils have scored the third most goals (46) and boasts the fourth best xG (expected goals) in the league so we should see them score a few here.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
<div id="attachment_77604" style="width: 850px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-77604" class="size-full wp-image-77604" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/playerstats-B.Fernandes-bordered-11.jpeg" alt="Bruno Fernandes Stats" width="840" height="690" />
Bruno Fernandes's stats
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<h3>Gabriel (£7.1m) - Arsenal</h3>
Fixture: Brentford (A) and Wolves (A)  
With Arsenal’s double gameweek, Gabriel is looking like the best captaincy option this week.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
Mikel Arteta’s side defence is by far the best in the league and we know Gabriel is the most explosive defender in the game. 
Arsenal have conceded only 17 goals with an xGC of 16.8 - they top these metrics by some distance. For context, Liverpool have the second best xGC at 26.0.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
The Gunners have two decent fixtures for clean sheet purposes in Double Gameweek 26. They play Brentford (A) and Wolves (A). 
They are at 36% and 52% to keep a clean respectively, which gives them a 69% to keep at least one clean shutout.
Gabriel offers high chance of clean sheets, attacking returns and also defensive contributions, so the multiple routes to points makes him a good captaincy option.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
He is also absolutely nailed to start both games if he is fit.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
<a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions">Hub AI</a> has him as the second highest predicted scoring player (11.0 points) for Double Gameweek 26.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
<div id="attachment_77605" style="width: 850px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-77605" class="size-full wp-image-77605" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/playerstats-Gabriel-bordered-4.jpeg" alt="Gabriel Stats" width="840" height="690" />
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<h3>Cole Palmer (£10.4m) - Chelsea</h3>
Fixture: Leeds United (H) 
Palmer’s hat-trick was a reminder of what he is capable of even with reduced minutes.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
We shouldn't forget that he is one of the best FPL options in the game when fit.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
He is Chelsea’s talisman, on set-pieces and penalties and has many avenues to points. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
Palmer was withdrawn just after the hour mark and it was clear he isn’t fully fit. His manager has already confirmed his minutes will be managed, at least in the short term.
However, the fact he was taken off early against Wolves indicates  another start for him beckons in a fine home fixture against Leeds (H).<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
He's still central to everything his team does in attack and when he’s on the pitch, he delivers points even when not performing at his best.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
The Blues are also a great side going forward, so when he is on the pitch he will likely deliver.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
Palmer is at 38% to score at any time - and with an 11 day break between the next league game, he should play a lot more minutes this gameweek.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
<div id="attachment_77606" style="width: 850px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-77606" class="size-full wp-image-77606" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/playerstats-Palmer-bordered-6.jpeg" alt="Cole Palmer Stats" width="840" height="690" />
Cole Palmer's stats
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<h3>Erling Haaland (£14.9m) – Manchester City</h3>
Fixture: Fulham (H) 
Haaland got his first double-digit haul since Gameweek 17 and it just goes to show he doesn't need to do much to get a good score.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
He has 21 goals this season and a plum fixture against Fulham (H) to get back to his explosive best. 
The Norwegian is the top points and goalscorer in the game. He’s nailed to start and on penalties.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
City have scored the most goals (51) and also boast the best xG (46.28).<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
Haaland is the focal point of a very attacking team and no matter what form he is in, will always get chances.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
The City forward is the second favourite to score at any time (61%) and is also the highest predicted scoring single gameweek player (7.9 points) according to <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions">Hub AI</a>.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:450}"> 
<div id="attachment_77607" style="width: 850px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-77607" class="size-full wp-image-77607" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/playerstats-Haaland-bordered-21.jpeg" alt="Erling Haaland Stats" width="840" height="690" />
Erling Haaland Stats
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<h3>Declan Rice (£7.5m) - Arsenal</h3>
Fixture: Brentford (A) and Wolves (A)
Rice also has a double gameweek and among the Arsenal attackers he is by far the most likely to start both games and also to play 90 minutes in both.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
He has also shown a lot more attacking intent this season, proven by his four goals and seven assists already.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
Rice is also pretty good at hitting the defensive contribution threshold too, achieving it seven times so thus far.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
He isn't the most conventional or typical FPL pick but he does provide many avenues to points, with set-pieces also on his side.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
He is exactly the type of steady, reliable pick you want for a double gameweek who also has the capability of a big haul.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
It’s no surprise he is the highest predicted scoring player (11.1 points) for Double Gameweek 26 according to <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions">Hub AI</a>.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
<div id="attachment_77608" style="width: 850px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-77608" class="size-full wp-image-77608" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/playerstats-Rice-bordered.jpeg" alt="Declan Rice Stats" width="840" height="690" />
Declan Rice's stats
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<h2>Best FPL players for Double Gameweek 26: Abdul's rankings</h2>
I will now rank these options exclusively for Hub members.
Rankings are given for the player’s FPL potential looking at price, fixtures and overall value.
Check out our <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions">predicted points tool</a> for Hub AI's view of every player this week.
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