Following our rousing north London derby success on Sunday, we retain strong focus for this weekend against Chelsea, with [Fantasy Premier League](https://fantasy.premierleague.com/) also back for Gameweek 28.
Our March schedule kicks off on Sunday, March 1, at 4:30pm at Emirates Stadium, against a Blues side who we face for the fourth time this season - with two wins and one draw thus far.
DERBY DELIGHT
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As anticipated, our 4-1 thrashing of Tottenham Hotspur in last Sunday’s derby saw several Arsenal stars deliver for their Fantasy managers.
Ebere Eze (£7.2m) bagged a 14-point haul, which takes him to 86 points so far this campaign - an incredible 34 of those having come in our two derby wins over Spurs - and his ownership has now crept up to 7.8%.
As for Viktor Gyokeres (£8.8m), who now hits double figures in Premier League goals in his debut season, his FPL total now stands at 91 - owned by 12.1% of managers and likely to soon experience a price rise.
Elsewhere throughout the Gunners side in GW27, Bukayo Saka (£9.8m) struck five points, while four points went to Piero Hincapie (£5.1m), Martin Odegaard (£7.8m) and our now-leading point-scorer this term, Declan Rice (£7.6m). Dec’s total has now crossed the 150 mark, hitting 152, with Gabriel (£7.1m) in hot pursuit on 144.
As for our next opponents, Chelsea, the Blues’ star turn in Fantasy Football has been Joao Pedro (£7.7m), a prominent forward option owned by over 47% of squads and with 139 points to his name. Defender Trevoh Chalobah (£5.7m) has been impressive with 126 points, while their most successful midfield choice has been Enzo Fernandez - reasonably priced at £6.8m - having scored 120 points.
If planning to bring in Chelsea assets over the coming weeks, be mindful of the imminent fixtures for Liam Rosenior’s side. Following their trip to Emirates Stadium, the Blues face Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Everton, and the two Manchester clubs all by Gameweek 32.
THE MINUTE MEN
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As we leave February behind and head into March, the Premier League’s business end and run-in are not far away - not to mention the upcoming knockout stages of the European competitions, latter stages of the FA Cup, and the Carabao Cup final in which we meet Manchester City.
Consequently, managers across the league are maintaining as much of a balance as possible for match sharpness and player conditioning throughout their sides, with some teams facing an abundance of important games every few days.
Of the 13 players to have featured in every league minute so far for their club in 2025/26, only three are outfielders: Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk (£6.0m), Everton centre-half James Tarkowski (£5.7m) and Nottingham Forest defender Nikola Milenkovic (£5.1m).
Missing just seven minutes of league action all season has been Everton midfielder James Garner (£5.2m). Well-priced for his reliability and also a hit on free-kicks and corners, Garner is a recognised differential bet at an ownership of 3.8%, weighing in with a terrific 113 points.
Further proof that minutes yield results - even in the sides fighting for their lives lower down the table - is West Ham United skipper Jarrod Bowen (£7.6m), who, for the first time this season, is registered as a forward. Bowen has delivered 124 points, comfortably more than any of his Hammers teammates.
PRICE FALLER GEMS
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Like every good market, FPL is constantly fluctuating. Not a day goes by without a clutch of Premier League players’ prices rising and falling - and an unexpected price rise can scupper your plans.
Price drops happen when a player’s sale rate by the FPL community hits a varying threshold, with demand lowered often due to injury or suspension, a lack of form, or regular rotation.
Piero Hincapie is a fine example of this. The Ecuadorian was priced at £5.5m, but is now available for just £5.1m - considerably cheaper than several of his defensive teammates. With his form averaging 5.2 points per Gameweek since GW23, his price will inevitably soon edge back the way it came.
Fulham striker Raul Jimenez is another example. The Mexican weighed in with 11 points last Sunday as the Cottagers secured victory away at Sunderland, with 5.8 points averaged over his last five. Penalty specialist Jimenez - who started the season at £6.5m - is currently on sale at £6.1m despite his form and encouraging run of fixtures.
The final example is West Ham defender El-Hadji Malick Diouf, whose attacking returns from wing-back have combined with recent clean sheets as the east Londoners push to beat the drop. Diouf has been excellent since returning from a triumphant AFCON tournament with Senegal, and has collected 24 points in his last three. However, the £4.5m starter remains priced at just £4.0m.
However you decide to plot your next move with just 11 Gameweeks remaining, ensure your transfers and team selection are complete by the earlier deadline of this Friday, 27 February, at 6:30pm UK time!
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