Four goals. Fourteen FPL points. One message sent across North London.
Arsenal didn’t just win the derby — they reshaped the Fantasy Premier League landscape.
As Gameweek 28 approaches and Chelsea prepare to visit the Emirates on March 1 at 4:30pm, the Gunners are riding a wave of momentum — and FPL managers are scrambling to keep up.
🔥 Derby Destroyers: Eze & Gyökeres Explode
Sunday’s 4-1 demolition of Tottenham wasn’t just sweet revenge — it was fantasy gold.
Eberechi Eze (£7.2m) delivered a stunning 14-point haul, bringing his season total to 86. But here’s the jaw-dropping stat: 34 of those points have come in just two derby wins over Spurs. That’s not form — that’s big-game dominance. His ownership has already climbed to 7.8%, and expect that number to surge.
Then there’s Viktor Gyökeres (£8.8m). The Swedish striker hit double figures in Premier League goals in his debut season and now sits on 91 FPL points. Owned by 12.1% of managers, a price rise feels inevitable.
If you don’t own him yet, the clock is ticking.
Elsewhere, Bukayo Saka (£9.8m) chipped in with five points, while Piero Hincapié (£5.1m), Martin Ødegaard (£7.8m), and Declan Rice (£7.6m) added four each. Rice, Arsenal’s FPL machine this season, has smashed through the 150-point barrier (152), with Gabriel (£7.1m) hot on 144.
This isn’t just squad depth. It’s fantasy reliability.
👀 Chelsea Warning Signs
Chelsea arrive with their own fantasy threats. João Pedro (£7.7m) — owned by a staggering 47% of managers — leads their charge with 139 points. Trevoh Chalobah (£5.7m) has quietly amassed 126, while Enzo Fernandez (£6.8m) offers solid midfield value at 120 points.
But beware: Chelsea’s upcoming schedule is brutal. After Arsenal, they face Aston Villa, Newcastle, Everton, and both Manchester clubs by Gameweek 32.
Short-term punt? Maybe. Long-term hold? Risky.
⏱ The Minute Men: Why Reliability Wins Titles
As the season enters its business end — with European knockouts, FA Cup drama, and a Carabao Cup final against Manchester City looming — minutes matter more than ever.
Only three outfield players have played every league minute in 2025/26:
Virgil van Dijk (£6.0m)
James Tarkowski (£5.7m)
Nikola Milenkovic (£5.1m)
Consistency equals points.
James Garner (£5.2m) has missed just seven minutes all season and offers 113 points at only 3.8% ownership — the ultimate differential.
And Jarrod Bowen (£7.6m), now classified as a forward, has delivered 124 points — comfortably West Ham’s best asset.
Minutes aren’t glamorous. But they win mini-leagues.
📉 Hidden Bargains: Price Fallers to Watch
Savvy managers know price drops create opportunity.
Piero Hincapié (£5.1m) — Down from £5.5m but averaging 5.2 points since GW23. Expect his value to rebound.
Raul Jimenez (£6.1m) — 11 points last weekend, penalties in his locker, strong fixtures ahead.
El-Hadji Malick Diouf (£4.0m) — 24 points in his last three. Attacking wing-back. Bargain territory.
With only 11 Gameweeks remaining, every transfer counts. The deadline arrives early — Friday, 27 February at 6:30pm UK time.
Arsenal are flying. The fixtures are tightening. Rotation looms. Differentials are emerging.
The question is simple:
Will you react — or get left behind?
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