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Hero of the week0.7% owned
Madueke made the difference. The template did not.
Gameweek 24 of the 2025/26 season proved to be a mixed bag, delivering an average score of 55 but with plenty of variance. While some popular captain picks returned modest points, João Pedro stood out, rewarding his backers. This week's results offer crucial insights into identifying overlooked value and managing captaincy decisions as we look ahead to GW25.
How the field scored
The average manager scored 55. Around 70 was a useful target for a green arrow; 85+ made it an elite week.
Did the armband deliver?
- 71%5→10Missed
Haaland
MCI· 71% owned - 49%7→14Missed
SemenyoMCI· 49% owned - 39.6%8→16Missed
GabrielARS· 39.6% owned - 38.7%10→20Missed
João Pedro
CHE· 38.7% owned - 37.1%3→6Missed
GuéhiMCI· 37.1% owned
Heroes and villains
- MaduekeARS · 0.7% owned14ptsScored and contributed to Arsenal's dominant 4-0 away win against Leeds, rewarding differential managers.
Diarra
SUN · 0% owned14ptsInstrumental in Sunderland's decisive 3-0 home victory over Burnley, providing a massive differential haul.
Ekitiké
LIV · 25% owned13ptsKey attacking return in Liverpool's convincing 4-1 home win against Newcastle, a strong return for his ownership.- Casemiro
MUN · 1.5% owned13ptsBagged a significant return in Manchester United's 3-2 home victory over Fulham, a rare offensive output.
Thiago
BRE · 34.5% owned2ptsDisappointing return in Brentford's 0-1 home loss to Aston Villa, further compounded by a teammate's red card.- Dúbravka
BUR · 32.9% owned1ptsConceded three goals in Burnley's 0-3 away defeat to Sunderland, resulting in minimal points for his high ownership. 
Van de Ven
TOT · 25.4% owned0ptsDid not feature or played a minimal role for Tottenham in their 2-2 draw against Manchester City, returning a frustrating blank.
Three lessons
- 01
Embrace the Differential
High-scoring players like Madueke (0.7%), Diarra (0%), and Scott (0.4%) demonstrated that significant rank gains can come from identifying low-owned, in-form assets, especially when popular picks are inconsistent. These unexpected hauls highlight the value of looking beyond template teams.
- 02
Captaincy Beyond the Obvious
While Haaland and other highly-owned forwards were popular captain choices, João Pedro's 20 points underscored the importance of assessing form, fixture, and team dynamics beyond just the most-owned player for the armband. Diversifying captaincy choices can lead to greater returns.
- 03
The Volatility of Defensive Returns
Despite some clean sheets (ARS, SUN, BOU), several high-scoring games (e.g., CHE 3-2 WHU, MUN 3-2 FUL, LIV 4-1 NEW, TOT 2-2 MCI) highlight that even strong defensive teams can concede. This suggests a need to balance defensive coverage or target attacking defenders with greater point potential.
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