FPL Scout 2025: Best Fantasy Premier League team, top picks, tips for Gameweek 20

The 2025/26 Premier League season now enters its second half with Gameweek 20, as Manchester City take on Chelsea in the biggest match of the round.

The departure of Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca adds more context to this match. The Blues’ chances are even greater due to the suspension of Moises Caicedo, who has received five yellow cards.

In this context, Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland should be the best choice as captain, despite his lack of goals in the last two games. Likewise, Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki will be lucrative options to keep or sign.

League leaders Arsenal will visit Vitality Stadium to take on Bournemouth, a side who have conceded 11 goals in their last four games. Declan Rice is still out due to injury, but Mikel Arteta gave no hint of a major injury layoff. The midfielder may not be sold yet.

Fantasy Premier League managers may also consider the option of signing Gabriel. The Brazilian defender scored in the 4-1 win over Aston Villa and also claimed three bonus points.

Everton’s James Tarkowski and Sunderland’s Nordi Mukiele remain attractive defensive budget choices.

The likes of Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers has been idle in the last two weeks but is having a great run of games and could pick up points with goal contributions. Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes is another choice in midfield as he plays at home to Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers in two of his next three games.

Liverpool suffered a frustrating 0-0 draw at home to Leeds. He next faces Fulham and has games against Arsenal and Manchester City coming up. The attacking players, Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz for example, would be running out of time.