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FPL managers will be looking forward to the start of Double Gameweek 26, which features fourteen teams playing twice. This Gameweek could be a decisive one for a lot of FPL managers and is a huge opportunity to make up lost ground.
With many popular FPL assets like Kevin De Bruyne and Jamie Vardy making successful returns from injury, FPL managers are truly spoilt for choice for Gameweek 26. However, the most important part of their Gameweek plans will be their armband choice.
The right captaincy choice in the Double Gameweek can make a huge difference, especially for those playing their Triple Captain chip. However, with plenty of FPL options having great fixtures, there can be a lot of confusion on who to give your armband to.
On that note, let's now take a look at the top five FPL captaincy picks for Gameweek 26.
Honorable Mentions: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (EVE) (FWD) (£7.6 m), Kevin De Bruyne (MCI) (MID) (£11.8 m), Jamie Vardy (LEI) (FWD) (£10.1 m), and Ruben Dias (MCI) (DEF) (£6.1 m)
#5 Son Heung-Min (TOT) (MID) - £9.5 m (vs) BUR(H), FUL(A)
Son Heung-Min is a decent FPL captaincy option to consider for Gameweek 26. Despite their recent struggles in front of goal, Spurs' attacking options should be considered again by FPL managers due to their kind upcoming schedule.
With just one goal in his last six games, Son hasn't been great to FPL managers, but he could well return to his best starting from this Double Gameweek. Gareth Bale instantly improved Spurs' attack against West Ham and more game time for him could see the side regain their clinical edge in front of the goal.
While it's still a bit of a risk, Son is a pretty solid FPL armband pick for Gameweek 26.
#4 Mohamed Salah (LIV) (MID) - £12.6 m (vs) SHU(A), CHE(H)
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah remains a top FPL captaincy pick despite his side's poor form. Salah remains the top-scorer in the league and has recorded some pretty huge FPL hauls this season. Liverpool desperately need to up their performances to stay in the race for a top-four place, and Salah is likely to be fired up in Gameweek 26.
He tends to produce some monster FPL hauls and is a great option for those playing their Triple Captain chips. The Reds have been creating a lot of chances but just haven't converted them well. Gameweek 26 could be the turning point in their fortunes, and FPL managers can count on Salah to deliver some FPL points.
#3 Ilkay Gundogan (MCI) (MID)- £6.1 m (vs) WHU(H), WOL(H)
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan is a great FPL armband option to consider despite the return of Kevin de Bruyne. He has been prolific in front of goal, scoring eight goals and supplying two assists in his last eight starts.
He also seems to be unaffected by The Pep Roulette, missing just one of City's last fourteen games due to a slight niggle. His goal threat hasn't dipped one bit and he remains a great FPL option despite being stripped of penalty duties. Playing for an in-form Manchester City side and likely to start both games, Gundogan is a great FPL armband pick.
#2 Bruno Fernandes (MUN) (MID) - £11.6 m (vs) CHE(A), CRY(A)
Bruno Fernandes will be among the top FPL armband picks for Double Gameweek 26. With 47 FPL points in the last four Gameweeks, he has been in great form and looks set to add to that tally over his two Double Gameweek fixtures.
He has been involved in almost every goal that United have scored and should continue to do so. While Chelsea and Crystal Palace won't be that easy to break down, an in-form United side that needs to win games are likely to find the back of the net.
Given how consistent he has been, Fernandes looks likely to walk away with a huge FPL haul at the end of this Gameweek.
#1 Harry Kane (TOT) (FWD) - £11.1 m (vs) BUR(H), FUL(A)
Tottenham's Harry Kane is a great FPL captaincy option to consider for Gameweek 26. While Spurs have endured a goal drought, that seems likely to end over their upcoming run of fixtures. Kane found the net immediately on his return from injury and despite blanking last Gameweek, his underlying numbers make for good reading.
With Gareth Bale getting integrated into the side, Kane is getting himself into good attacking positions and is more likely to find the net now. Considering how consistent he is and the fact that Spurs have two good fixtures, Kane is a great option to hand the armband to.
