As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 25 of the Premier League, scheduled from Friday, February 6, to Sunday, February 8, it’s essential for FPL managers to strategise effectively to maximise their points.
Here are some FPL tips to assist you in making informed decisions for your squad.
Fantasy Football Matchweek 25 Fixtures
The Fantasy Football deadline for Gameweek 25 is Friday, February 6, 18:30 GMT
Friday, February 6
- Leeds United vs Nottingham Forest (20:00 GMT)
Saturday, February 7
- Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur (12:30 GMT)
- Bournemouth vs Aston Villa (15:00 GMT)
- Arsenal vs Sunderland (15:00 GMT)
- Burnley vs West Ham United (15:00 GMT)
- Fulham vs Everton (15:00 GMT)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea (15:00 GMT)
- Newcastle United vs Brentford (17:30 GMT)
Monday, February 8
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace (14:00 GMT)
- Liverpool vs Manchester City (16:30 GMT)
Injury Updates to Note
Martin Odegaard is working on being fit enough to feature this weekend, with his unavailability unsure. Arsenal are also likely to be without Jurrien Timber, who missed Thursday’s training with fresh injury concerns.
The Gunners were without Bukayo Saka against Leeds in their last Premier League. The England international is also likely to miss out on Arsenal’s Gameweek 25 action against Sunderland. Another player who did not feature last weekend, and is also unlikely to play this weekend, is Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins.
Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon is out with a hamstring injury, joining teammate Bruno Guimaraes who is still sidelined with an ankle injury.
Chelsea’s Pedro Neto and Reece James missed out on the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal – who progressed to the final – with knocks. Whether he will be fit to play against Wolves is still on the table. Rayan Cherki is also out with a knock, leaving his availability for Man City’s crucial game against Liverpool in question.
Must-Have FPL Picks
Chelsea face bottom-of-the-table Wolves on Saturday and are poised to be the favourites despite being knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Arsenal just days ago. Striker Joao Pedro (£7.5m) is in good league form, and may fancy his chances of scoring this weekend. Enzo Fernandez (£6.8m) also stands as a good option for Fantasy Football Matchweek 25.
Manchester United are enjoying life under interim head coach Michael Carrick. Up next for the Red Devils to make it four straight wins under Carrick are Tottenham, who recently held Man City to a 2-2 draw. Spurs are a confusing side, so this will be a tough game to call. However, FPL managers still have a good roster of players to consider from this fixture – Bruno Fernandes (£9.7m), Matheus Cunha (£8.0m), Casemiro (£5.6m) and Bryan Mbeumo (£8.5m) from Man United, and Xavi Simons (£6.5m), Dominic Solanke (£7.2m) and Cristian Romero (£5.0m) from Tottenham.
West Ham are on the up despite a recent tumble against Chelsea, with three wins in their last four games. Against Burnley, the Hammers may well get back to winning ways. West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville (£5.5m), Jarrod Bowen (£7.7m) and Mateus Fernandes (£5.5m) are good shouts for Gameweek 25.
Other Fantasy Football Matchweek 25 must-have picks include Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz (£8.3m) and Hugo Ekitike (£8.9m), Brentford’s Igor Thiago (£7.1m), Arsenal’s Gabriel (£7.1m) and Kai Havertz (£7.3m), Bournemouth’s Alex Scott (£5.0m) and Man City’s Marc Guehi (£5.2m) and Antoine Semenyo (£7.8m).
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FPL Captaincy Picks
- Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd vs Spurs)
- Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool vs Man City)
- Joao Pedro (Wolves vs Chelsea)
- Gabriel (Arsenal vs Sunderland)
- Igor Thiago (Newcastle vs Brentford)
- Erling Haaland or Omar Marmoush (Liverpool vs Man City)
Strategic Considerations
Monitor Press Conferences: Last-minute injury updates and team news can significantly impact your decisions. Stay informed to make timely transfers.
By staying updated on the latest news and being strategic with your Fantasy Football transfers and captaincy choices, you can navigate the challenges of Premier League Gameweek 25 and boost your FPL performance.
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Recording Date: 01.02.2026
