Arsenal's double gameweek makes selecting three Gunners a strategic move in FPL. Gabriel emerges as the essential captain pick, averaging 7.1 points per match this season. With Saka's fitness concerns, the defensive trio of Gabriel, Raya, and Timber offers the most reliable returns for managers chasing points in gameweek 26.

The £100m budget squad prioritizes high-scoring assets like Bruno Fernandes (42 points in five games) and Crystal Palace defenders facing struggling Burnley. Palmer's recent hat-trick and Joao Pedro's 38 points in four matches make Chelsea attackers tempting picks despite injury concerns. The bench budget options could prove pivotal if premium selections underperform.

Last week's team delivered 67 points with Bruno Fernandes contributing 20 and Arsenal's clean sheets. The selections balance premium assets with budget enablers like Mane, who offers set-piece potential at just £4.6m. Managers must weigh the appeal of double gameweek assets against the risk of minutes uncertainty with Arsenal's less reliable FPL options.