Gameweek 25 gets underway tonight, and we look set to be in for an exciting round of fixtures.
As we approach the final third of this Fantasy Premier League season, there are still plenty of points to play for in the coming months.
In this article, we will help you stay prepared as we discuss the team with a highly favourable fixture run ahead of them.
We also compare two very appealing budget options in midfield, and lastly, we look at the consistent performers with the most Dream Team selections so far this season.
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FPL Gameweek 25 Deadline
The Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 25 deadline is Friday, 6 February 2026 at 18:30 GMT.
FPL Gameweek 25 Fixtures
Leeds will be hosting Nottingham Forest.
Spurs travel to Manchester United.
Bournemouth welcomes Aston Villa.
Sunderland are on the road to Arsenal.
Burnley are at home to West Ham.
Everton have an away game against Fulham.
Wolves will host Chelsea.
Brentford face Newcastle away.
Brighton will welcome Crystal Palace.
Manchester City clash with Liverpool at Anfield.
FPL Assets Leading On Form For Gameweek 25
Let’s start by looking at the current form amongst the best FPL players for Matchweek 25 before getting into our free fantasy football tips.
(Form is a metric that’s issued on the official FPL platform, which uses a player’s average score per match, calculated from all matches played by his club in the last 30 days.)
Goalkeepers:
- Caoimhín Kelleher moves back to first with 6.2 points
- Matz Sels drops to second with 5.7 points
- David Raya is third with 4.8 points
Defenders:
- Patrick Dorgu remains first with 7.0 points
- Murillo is tied for second with 6.0 points
- Ola Aina rivals him with 6.0 points
Midfielders:
- Crysencio Summerville jumps to first with 8.3 points
- Bruno Fernandes is second with 8.0 points
- Mateus Fernandes is third with 7.0 points
Forwards:
- João Pedro moves to first with 7.8 points
- Jarrod Bowen is second with 7.7 points
- Thierno Barry drops to third with 5.2 points
Chelsea Duo In High Demand
When looking at the upcoming fixtures for each club, none has a more appealing run than Chelsea.
The Blues face Wolves, Leeds, and Burnley in their next three Premier League outings, and FPL managers are rushing to buy two particular Chelsea players who have been performing at a high level this season.
Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernández is the second-most transferred-in midfielder this week, only trailing Bruno Fernandes.
Enzo has scored the sixth-most FPL points among all midfield options this season, with a total of 114 points to date.
Brazilian forward João Pedro is the most transferred-in player heading into the new gameweek, for the second week in a row.
He scored another 10 FPL points in his previous outing against West Ham and now sits in third place for most FPL points scored this season by a forward.
Three other Chelsea players who have also been brought in in large numbers this week are Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, and Robert Sánchez.
Casimiro Vs Elliot Anderson
Two budget options in midfield who have performed to a very high standard this season in FPL are Casemiro of Manchester United and Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson.
Casemiro is currently priced at £5.6m and has scored a total of 105 FPL points so far.
Elliot Anderson has scored 104 FPL points and is priced slightly cheaper at £5.3m.
With their price tags and points tallies so close, which one might be the better pick for the coming weeks when looking at their performances on the pitch?
Elliot Anderson has played more minutes than Casemiro this season, with 2,160 minutes compared to 1,558.
During that time, Casemiro has significantly outperformed Anderson in front of goal, scoring five goals to Anderson’s one.
When it comes to creating goals, they are level, with both players having registered two assists this season.
On the defensive side, Anderson stands head and shoulders above Casemiro, with 333 defensive contributions, which is the most in the entire league, compared to 205 from Casemiro.
Interestingly, Anderson has had the same number of opportunities in front of goal as Casemiro, with both players having taken eight shots inside the opposition penalty box.
Casemiro has had a total of 38 touches inside the opposition box, while Anderson has had 39.
This could indicate that Anderson may soon start producing more attacking contributions if he can improve his finishing when chances arrive.
With both of these players performing so closely at this stage of the season, it will be interesting to see which of them finishes the campaign with more FPL points.
Players With Four Or More Dream Team Appearances
Only seven players have appeared in the Dream Team more than four times since the season began.
Let’s take a closer look at these consistent performers.
Erling Haaland
Times In Dream Team: 8
FPL Points: 171
Ownership: 70.2%
Price: £14.9m
Igor Thiago
Times In Dream Team: 5
FPL Points: 126
Ownership: 33.4%
Price: £7.1m
Matheus Nunes
Times In Dream Team: 5
FPL Points: 106
Ownership: 3.2%
Price: £5.4m
Gabriel Magalhães
Times In Dream Team: 4
FPL Points: 129
Ownership: 40.4%
Price: £7.1m
Declan Rice
Times In Dream Team: 4
FPL Points: 129
Ownership: 32.7%
Price: £7.5m
João Pedro
Times In Dream Team: 4
FPL Points: 114
Ownership: 40.6%
Price: £7.5m
Bruno Fernandes
Times In Dream Team: 4
FPL Points: 131
Ownership: 32.2%
Price: £9.7m
Top 3 FPL Gameweek 25 Captain Picks:
- João Pedro vs Wolves
- Enzo Fernández vs Wolves
- Bruno Fernandes vs Spurs
Differential Captain Pick Of The Week
Gabriel Magalhães
Arsenal’s centre-back has been the best defender in FPL this season, with a total of 129 FPL points.
With a home game against Sunderland this weekend, Gabriel Magalhães might reward those who captain him with double points from a clean sheet and potentially a goal from a set piece.
Playing Your Free Hit?
FPL managers who are considering using their Free Hit Chip this weekend might find some value below in our FPL Tips for GW25:
GK: Bart Verbruggen (£4.5m)
DEF: Jake O’Brien (£4.9m)
DEF: Gabriel Magalhães (£7.1m)
DEF: Murillo (£5.2m)
MID: Declan Rice (£7.5m)
MID: Bruno Fernandes (£9.7m)
MID: Crysencio Summerville (£5.5m)
MID: Enzo Fernández (£6.8m)
FWD: Erling Haaland (£14.9m)
FWD: João Pedro (£7.5m)
FWD: Jarrod Bowen (£7.7m)
BENCH: Martin Dúbravka (£4.0m)
BENCH: Elliot Anderson (£5.3m)
BENCH: Amara Nallo (£3.7m)
BENCH: Rhys Williams (£3.7m)
Final Thoughts
Gameweek 25 is upon us, offering FPL managers another opportunity to make key moves and capitalise on players in form.
As always, fixtures will be a major factor in decision-making.
Some teams enjoy favourable matchups, making certain players attractive short-term picks, while others face tougher tests that may require patience and careful planning.
Budget options continue to play a crucial role.
Reliable low-cost players who contribute goals, assists, or clean sheets provide flexibility to strengthen other areas of your squad without overspending.
Keeping track of team news, injuries, and tactical changes will help ensure your transfers and captain choices are informed and effective.
Gameweek 25 is all about combining form, fixtures, and up-to-the-minute information.
Smart decisions now could set you up for a strong run as the season enters its final third.
Here’s to another thrilling FPL gameweek!
