Massive Chip Activation Precedes Gameweek 26 in Fantasy Football

LONDON, England — More than 2.4 million Assistant Manager chips have been activated ahead of Gameweek 26 in Fantasy Football, following a surge of 390,000 chip activations before Friday’s deadline.

Mikel Arteta of Arsenal, priced at £1.5 million, emerges as the most sought-after manager this week, with his ownership spiking by over 158,000. The Gunners are on a positive run, having secured three consecutive wins, while Arteta has accumulated 30 points during this streak.

In addition to Arteta, Oliver Glasner, manager of Crystal Palace, has also gained attention, amassing 122,693 new owners for his £0.8 million valuation. The Eagles find themselves 13th in the Premier League and will be looking for a victory to earn Glasner the table-bonus points that come with success.

Manager performance data shows that David Moyes sits at the top of the manager standings with 49 points across his last three Gameweeks. Moyes’ appointment has led to what fans call a “new-manager bounce” after Sean Dyche’s lackluster spell at Everton. Since Moyes took over, his team has achieved the best managerial run of the campaign, with a total of 50 points from Gameweeks 22 to 24.

Fabian Hurzeler, costing £1.1 million, delivered an impressive 21 points in Double Gameweek 25, making him the second-highest scoring manager of the season. The German coach’s successful strategies have rewarded him with a win, table bonus points, and a clean sheet.

Completing the top five most bought managers ahead of Gameweek 26 is Andoni Iraola, valued at £1.1 million, who has attracted over 65,000 new owners. The Cherries have the formidable record of conceding the fewest goals at home this season, with only nine goals against.

As the fixtures unfold, participants are keeping a close eye on players like Arsenal’s Gabriel, who is also included in the Scout Selection due to his team’s strong home form this season. Gabriel’s substantial contributions in previous matches have earned him a selection alongside Arteta for this week’s contest.

The upcoming matches feature a vital early kick-off at Goodison Park, where teams will vie for key points that could impact their standings.