FPL Double Gameweek 26 FPL Guide: Arsenal & Wolves Picks Explained

Best FPL Picks for Double Gameweek 26: Arsenal & Wolves

Double Gameweek 26 (DGW26) has been confirmed for both Arsenal and Wolves, immediately putting their players on the FPL radar. With two fixtures instead of one, this is a prime opportunity to target extra points — but not all assets are created equal.

DGW26 Fixtures at a Glance

• Arsenal:

  • Brentford (A)

  • Wolves (A)

• Wolves:

  • Nottingham Forest (A)

  • Arsenal (H)

Both sides also play in Gameweek 25, making now a sensible time to plan transfers rather than rushing later.

Arsenal: Defence First, Questions in Attack

Arsenal’s recent form has been built on defensive stability rather than attacking output. Over the last four Gameweeks, clean sheets and defensive contributions have dominated their scoring.

Standout Arsenal picks

• Gabriel (£7.0m)

  • Most reliable Arsenal asset

  • Strong clean sheet potential plus goal threat from set pieces

  • Averaging elite points per start across the season

  • Excellent captain — and even Triple Captain — candidate for DGW26

• William Saliba (£6.0m)

  • Slightly cheaper route into the defence

  • Very similar output, just marginally behind Gabriel

• David Raya (£5.9m)

  • Budget-friendly way into Arsenal’s backline

  • Clean sheets without the attacking upside

• Jurrien Timber (£6.3m)

  • Solid minutes and occasional attacking involvement

Midfield & attack

• Arsenal attackers lack consistency and minutes due to rotation

• Declan Rice (£7.5m) stands out as the safest non-defensive option:

  • Secure starts

  • Set-piece involvement

  • Steady points even without goals

Verdict:
Triple Arsenal defence is very viable. Attackers are higher risk.

Wolves: Budget Enablers with Limited Ceiling

Wolves’ DGW appeal comes mainly from price, not form. Results have been poor, but a few players still offer value.

Best Wolves options

• Mateus Mane (£4.6m)

  • Cheapest attacking option

  • Recent goal involvement and bonus points

• João Gomes (£5.3m)

  • Defensive contribution points add reliability

• Yerson Mosquera (£4.3m)

  • High shot volume for a defender

  • Booking risk limits his appeal

• Tolu Arokodare (£5.4m)

  • Most goal threat in the squad

  • Differential punt rather than a safe pick

Verdict:
Wolves players work best as bench depth or enablers, not centrepieces.

Final DGW26 Strategy

• Prioritise Arsenal defenders, especially Gabriel

• Use Rice as the safest Arsenal attacker

• Add one Wolves budget pick if funds are tight

• Avoid heavy investment in Wolves attack

For DGW26, Arsenal’s defence offers the clearest path to points, while Wolves provide cheap squad fillers rather than must-haves.