S8 Ep33: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek fever

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Feb 9, 2026

Managers scramble for the first Double Gameweek, debating which players offer the biggest upside. Arsenal triple-ups and minutes concerns get close attention. Cole Palmer’s hat-trick sparks buy-or-wait tension. Haaland’s return and captain choices dominate planning. Budget enablers and low-ownership differentials provide sneaky transfer ideas.

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ADVICE

Pick Safe Arsenal Core For Doubles

Prioritise three Arsenal assets for the double: Gabriel, Timber and Rice are the safest picks.
If short on funds, consider Raya or Calafiori but expect rotation and variable minutes.

ANECDOTE

Bench Headache Over Morgan Rogers

Kelly describes benching Morgan Rogers and regretting it as he scored big with an auto sub in.
The story underlines benching dilemmas managers face with strong midfields.

INSIGHT

Minutes Matter More Than Fixture Count

Arsenal forwards and attacking mids are hard to guarantee across both games due to rotation.
Single-game players often outscore uncertain doublers, so weigh minutes not just fixtures.

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