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Hero of the week13.1% owned

Palmer made the difference.

Chelsea crestCole Palmer, Chelsea
20points · Instrumental in Chelsea's 3-1 away win against Wolves, delivering multiple attacking returns for a massive individual haul

Gameweek 25 was a truly mixed bag, showcasing both explosive differential hauls and the steady consistency of premium assets. While the average score was 58, top managers navigated significant captaincy decisions, with some popular choices delivering modestly and others falling flat. These outcomes offer crucial insights for strategising ahead of Gameweek 26.

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01The field

How the field scored

58average score
73green-arrow target
88elite week

The average manager scored 58. Around 73 was a useful target for a green arrow; 88+ made it an elite week.

02Most-picked captains

Did the armband deliver?

  • Erling Haaland, Man CityHaalandMan City crestMCI· 69% owned
    69%11→22Delivered
  • Antoine Semenyo, Man CitySemenyoMan City crestMCI· 49.3% owned
    49.3%2→4Missed
  • João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus, ChelseaJoão PedroChelsea crestCHE· 43.2% owned
    43.2%8→16Missed
  • Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães, ArsenalGabrielArsenal crestARS· 41.7% owned
    41.7%6→12Missed
  • Marc Guéhi, Man CityGuéhiMan City crestMCI· 36.5% owned
    36.5%3→6Missed
03Hauls and blanks

Heroes and villains

Heroes
  • Cole Palmer, ChelseaPalmerChelsea crestCHE · 13.1% owned20ptsInstrumental in Chelsea's 3-1 away win against Wolves, delivering multiple attacking returns for a massive individual haul.
  • Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, EvertonDewsbury-HallEverton crestEVE · 2.6% owned13ptsCrucial attacking contributions in Everton's 2-1 victory over Fulham, rewarding his low ownership.
  • Viktor Gyökeres, ArsenalGyökeresArsenal crestARS · 11.3% owned12ptsPlayed a central role in Arsenal's dominant 3-0 home win and clean sheet against Sunderland, providing significant attacking returns.
  • Diogo Dalot Teixeira, Man UtdDalotMan Utd crestMUN · 4.1% owned12ptsDefensive solidity and attacking involvement in Manchester United's 2-0 clean sheet win against Tottenham, showcasing strong all-around performance.
Villains
  • Antoine Semenyo, Man CitySemenyoMan City crestMCI · 49.3% owned2ptsA significant captaincy differential bust, returning minimal points despite Manchester City's 2-1 away win against Liverpool, disappointing nearly half of managers.
  • Micky van de Ven, SpursVan de VenSpurs crestTOT · 24.3% owned1ptsTottenham conceded two goals and failed to keep a clean sheet in their 2-0 loss to Manchester United, further compounded by a teammate's red card.
  • DúbravkaBurnley crestBUR · 32.8% owned1ptsConceded two goals in Burnley's 2-0 home loss to West Ham, resulting in a blank and disappointment for his high ownership amongst goalkeepers.
04Actionable for GW26

Three lessons

  1. 01

    Exploit Differential Form

    Gameweek 25 highlighted how low-ownership players like Palmer (20 pts), Dewsbury-Hall (13 pts), and O.Dango (12 pts) can deliver massive hauls. Identifying these in-form, overlooked gems can create significant rank advantages.

  2. 02

    Captaincy: Consistency vs. Risk

    While Haaland (22 captain pts) provided a solid baseline, highly-owned alternatives like Semenyo (4 captain pts) completely misfired. This reinforces the balance between banking on a proven asset and taking a calculated differential risk.

  3. 03

    Defensive Stability is Paramount

    Defenders like Van de Ven (1 pt) and goalkeepers like Dúbravka (1 pt) blanked for significant ownership, further hurt by goals conceded and even teammate red cards. Clean sheets remain the bedrock of defensive returns.

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Questions managers ask

What was the average FPL score in Gameweek 25?
The average FPL score in Gameweek 25 was 58 points. Around 73+ was a useful green-arrow target, and 88+ an elite week.
Who were the highest scoring FPL players in Gameweek 25?
The top FPL performers in Gameweek 25 were: Palmer (20 pts), Dewsbury-Hall (13 pts), Gyökeres (12 pts), Dalot (12 pts).
Did the top FPL captain picks deliver in Gameweek 25?
Haaland delivered as captain in GW25 with 22 captain points (11 base points).
Which FPL players disappointed in Gameweek 25?
The biggest FPL disappointments in Gameweek 25 were: Semenyo (2 pts), Van de Ven (1 pts), Dúbravka (1 pts).