ALL 20 Premier League clubs are scheduled to play twice in Gameweek 23.
When strategising for this rare scheduling treat, Dream Team managers should consider which fixtures are likely to yield the most points.
Here we analyse every team’s commitments in search of the most favourable double headers, with each opponent’s current position in the table stated clearly.
ARSENAL
- Sunderland (h) 8th
- Brentford (a) 7th
Both of the Gunners opponents will be delighted to be inside the top half at this stage of the season but Mikel Arteta will be hopeful of positive results despite Bukayo Saka’s (£6.3m) expected absence.
The Blacks Cats earned a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light back in November but only three teams have performed worse on the road in 2025/26.
HAMMER TIME
Summerville and Bowen both tempting options for rare West Ham double header
MIDDLE MEN
With so many in-form midfielders available why is Phil Foden still so popular?
Arsenal defenders restored normal order in Gameweek 22 with back-to-back clean sheets against Leeds and Chelsea.
ASTON VILLA
- Bournemouth (a) 12th
- Brighton (h) 13th
The Villains have dropped a few points lately but popular assets Matty Cash (£4.1m) and Morgan Rogers (£5.5m) remain good options for Gameweek 23.
Bournemouth have conceded the most league goals away from home this season so Saturday’s game could be a profitable one for the hosts.
BOURNEMOUTH
- Aston Villa (h) 3rd
- Everton (a) 10th
The Cherries are fourth in the form table at present but it’s hard to make a case for their players at this juncture.
Young Eli Junior Kroupi (£1.8m) deserves a mention for his eight league goals at a rate of one every 97.6 minutes.
BRENTFORD
- Newcastle (a) 11th
- Arsenal (h) 1st
The Bees have surpassed expectations this season, to the credit of Keith Andrews and his players.
That being said, a trip to St James’ Park followed by a meeting with the league leaders has to be considered one of the tougher double headers.
Many Dream Team bosses are backing Igor Thiago (£3.8m) to add to his tally of 17 goals in all competitions this season — the Brazilian striker features in 20.8% of teams.
BRIGHTON
- Crystal Palace (h) 15th
- Aston Villa (a) 3rd
The Seagulls are the top flight’s draw specialists having stalemated ten times this campaign, including three in their last four outings.
Pascal Gross (£3.5m) has seamlessly picked up where he left off in the world of Dream Team with 28 points from his last four appearances but it’s simply true that there are many superior options in midfield right now.
BURNLEY
- West Ham (h) 18th
- Crystal Palace (a) 15th
Not even the most ardent supporter of the Clarets would consider Scott Parker’s troops viable at present.
Moving swiftly on…
CHELSEA
- Wolves (a) 20th
- Leeds (h) 16th
This double header is crying out to be targeted.
The Blues came unstuck at Elland Road earlier in the campaign but Daniel Farke’s side are far weaker away from home.
Joao Pedro (£4.2m) and Enzo Fernandez (£4.7m) are popular recruits this week and with good reason.
CRYSTAL PALACE
- Brighton (a) 13th
- Burnley (h) 19th
The Eagles have been in free fall in recent weeks.
In fact, only Burnley are below them in the form table.
This downturn is ill-timed as many Dream Team bosses would have been hopeful of substantial returns from the likes of Daniel Munoz (£5.6m) and Ismaila Sarr (£4.1m) had the mood not soured at Selhurst Park.
EVERTON
- Fulham (a) 9th
- Bournemouth (a) 12th
A middling pair of fixtures for the Toffees, who are bang in mid table themselves.
Midfielders James Garner (£4.3m) and Iliman Ndiaye (£4.4m) boast decent points-per-game averages of 5.8 and 5.5 respectively but there’s probably no room for such drastic differentials in such a crucial Gameweek.
FULHAM
- Everton (h) 10th
- Manchester City (a) 2nd
Much of what applied to Everton is also relevant here although Harry Wilson’s (£3.7m) owners may be expecting big things.
The Wales midfielder has nine goals and seven assists to his name this season.
LEEDS
- Nottingham Forest (h) 17th
- Chelsea (a) 5th
Realistically, Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£3.3m) is the only half-viable selection here.
Forest’s visit to Yorkshire kicks off Gameweek 23 on Friday night which means a 6:30pm deadline on February 6th — don’t get caught out!
LIVERPOOL
- Manchester City (h) 2nd
- Sunderland (a) 8th
Given Sunderland boast the third-best home record in the Premier League this season, this double header is far from favourable.
However, Hugo Ekitike (£4.7m), Dominik Szoboszlai (£5.1m) and Florian Wirtz (£5.9m) have all been firmly among the points recently.
A classic case of fixtures v form.
MANCHESTER CITY
- Liverpool (a) 6th
- Fulham (h) 9th
No fewer than four Etihad residents currently feature in over 20% of teams: Erling Haaland (£7.3m), Antoine Semenyo (£5.1m), Marc Guehi (£4.3m) and Phil Foden (£4.8m).
The fear of missing out when it comes to City’s fixtures is mighty but it’s worth mentioning that Pep Guardiola’s side have only won one of their last six league games.
That being said, they remain the top scorers in the top flight this season.
MANCHESTER UNITED
- Tottenham (h) 14th
- West Ham (a) 18th
Michael Carrick has led the Red Devils to the top of the form table and Gameweek 23 represents an excellent chance to extend his winning run.
Spurs are actually pretty tough to beat when they’re away from home but Bruno Fernandes (£6.6m), Matheus Cunha (£5.4m) and Bryan Mbeumo (£6m) are all capable of big double-digit returns.
Man United assets have been hindered by a comparatively relaxed schedule this season but that’s not the case this coming Gameweek — take advantage of a rare double header.
NEWCASTLE
- Brentford (h) 7th
- Tottenham (a) 14th
From the Magpies perspective, these fixtures are in the right order as the Bees are weaker on the road while Spurs are more vulnerable at home.
Anthony Gordon (£4.5m) is the most popular Newcastle asset at present while Bruno Guimares (£5.4m) is the club’s top performer with 198 points — the Brazil international should be considered a good option if available after injury.
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
- Leeds (a) 16th
- Wolves (h) 20th
Sean Dyche will want his side to make two huge strides to safety with wins over relegation rivals this coming Gameweek.
It’s a shame Neco Williams (£4.4m) is suspended as the Welshman ranks joint-sixth among defenders and would have been an excellent option.
Perhaps 11-goal forward Igor Jesus (£3m) is the man to take advantage of these friendly fixtures?
SUNDERLAND
- Arsenal (a) 1st
- Liverpool (h) 6th
Regis Le Bris is unquestionably a Manager of the Season contender but he will have his hands full this coming Gameweek.
On paper, this is the hardest double header of the lot.
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TOTTENHAM
- Manchester United (a) 4th
- Newcastle (h) 11th
Plagued by injuries, Thomas Frank is under severe pressure despite his side’s spirited draw against Man City last time out.
A trip to the most in-form team in the league is hardly the Saturday lunchtime the Danish coach would have requested.
WEST HAM
- Burnley (a) 19th
- Manchester United (h) 4th
A tricky midweek match-up is offset by a hugely favourable weekend trip to Turf Moor.
Jarrod Bowen (£5m) and Crysencio Summerville (£3.8m) are both among the game’s most in-form players right now having combined for 59 points across the Hammers’ last three games!
WOLVES
- Chelsea (h) 5th
- Nottingham Forest (a) 17th
It would take an extraordinary act of bravery (stupidity) to back a team destined for certain relegation in any capacity.
Stay clear.
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