Get ready for a thrilling Double Gameweek 26 in FPL, where Arsenal takes center stage with a dominant presence in our Scout Picks! But here's where it gets interesting: with four ‘doublers’ included, this week’s lineup is packed with potential—but also risk. Will it pay off? Let’s dive in.
Our Scout Squad panel has meticulously selected the starting XI, but don’t get too comfortable just yet. With only a handful of pre-match press conferences completed, injury updates could shake things up before the deadline. And as always, we’re navigating the usual constraints: an £83.0m budget for the starting lineup, a £100.0m squad limit, and a maximum of three players per team. It’s a delicate balance, but that’s what makes FPL so exhilarating.
GAMEWEEK 26 SCOUT PICKS
GOALKEEPER
Between the sticks, David Raya (£5.9m) stands tall as a reliable choice. Arsenal’s shot-stopper has been in stellar form this season, boasting 13 clean sheets and just 17 goals conceded in 25 Premier League matches. His average of 4.3 points per start away from home is second only to Jordan Pickford (£5.6m) among goalkeepers with more than three appearances. With Arsenal facing Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers—the latter with the league’s third-lowest expected goals (xG)—Raya is almost guaranteed two starts. But here’s the kicker: is he the safest bet, or are we overlooking other options?
DEFENDERS
Leading our captain poll, Gabriel Magalhaes (£7.1m) is a dual-threat powerhouse. The Brazilian has already delivered five attacking returns this season, while also contributing defensively in four of his nine away starts. His ‘double’ fixtures against Brentford and Wolves—a team struggling to find the net—make him a prime candidate for clean sheets and bonus points. But here’s where it gets controversial: is Gabriel worth the Triple Captain chip this week, or are we setting ourselves up for disappointment?
READ MORE: Should we Triple Captain Gabriel in Double Gameweek 26? (https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2026/02/09/should-we-triple-captain-gabriel-in-double-gameweek-26)
Next up, Daniel Munoz (£5.8m) earns his spot after Crystal Palace’s recent defensive resurgence. Their clean sheet at the Amex Stadium on Sunday was their second in five matches, and now they face a Burnley side in freefall. Munoz shone in the reverse fixture earlier this season, scoring a goal and keeping a clean sheet for a 14-point haul. But is this a one-off performance, or is Munoz a hidden gem?
Marc Guehi (£5.2m) rounds out our defense, partly due to the return of Ruben Dias (£5.5m) for Manchester City. Before Dias’ injury, City kept four clean sheets in five matches, and their win at Anfield has them firing on all cylinders. Facing a Fulham side that’s created just six ‘big chances’ in their last four away games, Guehi looks set for a solid outing. Since his City debut, he’s registered seven shots in the box—second only to John Stones among FPL defenders—and has earned DefCon points in two of his three matches. But is Guehi’s attacking potential enough to justify his selection, or are we overestimating his impact?
MIDFIELDERS
And this is the part most people miss: midfield is where the real strategy comes into play. With Arsenal’s dominance and the ‘doublers’ in focus, the midfield selections are crucial for maximizing points. But which players will rise to the occasion, and which will fall short? That’s the million-dollar question.
What’s your take? Are we spot-on with these picks, or have we missed a trick? Let us know in the comments—we’re all ears!
