Most Popular FPL Picks for Gameweek 26

In this article we take a look at the top 10 most popular FPL picks for Gameweek 26. Using the Official Fantasy Premier League ownership data we can find out who the fantasy football community are picking ahead of the new round.

Taking a look at the most popular FPL picks for Gameweek 26 can be hugely enlightening for fantasy managers. Knowing who the majority are selecting within their sides can help you make moves in your team ahead of the new round.

Note: Ownership statistics will inevitably change throughout the week

1. Mohamed Salah – 71.7% Ownership

Mohamed Salah (£13.7m) has once again gained more ownership since the previous round. Manchester City may look like a tough match on paper for the relentless Egyptian next, but Pep Guardiola’ men have been extremely poor defensively.

2. Cole Palmer – 63.2% Ownership

Losing owners for the second successive week is Chelsea’ Cole Palmer (£11.2m). This could continue to happen as Chelsea continue to display inconsistencies. Palmer has also picked up just one assist in his last four matches heading into his game against Aston Villa.

3. Alexander Isak – 58.2% Ownership

Newcastle are coming into a tough period of fixtures now. The Magpies face the joint leading defence for clean sheets this season next up in Nottingham Forest. This could be one of several reasons that Alexander Isak (£9.5m) has dopped 2% ownership since the previous Gameweek.

4. Chris Wood – 44.1% Ownership

Chris Wood (£7.1m) is one of several players who have actually gained popularity. The Nottingham Forest penalty taker has had an excellent campaign this season, and has recently netted in all but one of his previous six games. An away match against Newcastle next could be limiting for his potential, due to their recent defensive form.

5. Bryan Mbeumo – 35.1% Ownership

Close to a non-mover this week, Bryan Mbeumo (£7.9m) maintains his top five position. Taking penalties and playing in an effective Brentford attack, Mbeumo has been one of the best assets in the game this season for points. Promoted side Leicester are up next for Mbeumo so he has a huge opportunity to add to his impressive seasonal tally.

The Rest of the Top 10

Another non mover is Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.4m). The Liverpool man has suffered through a recent injury, and comes up against a handy Manchester City attack next up.

Bursting into the top 10 this week, Morgan Rogers (£5.7m) has collected a considerable amount of ownership. This will be largely due to Aston Villa’ double Gameweek in Gameweek 25. A fixture against Chelsea in the round ahead, could see him pick up another return.

Not gaining or losing ownership, Nottingham Forest’ Ola Aina (£5.4m) keeps his position. Nottingham Forest have kept the joint most clean sheets this season, but may find this week challenging against Newcastle.

Gabriel (£6.3m) seems to have gained some ownership since the previous round. Arsenal have underperformed defensively recently, but a clean sheet against Leicester is expected by many.

Clinging onto his top 10 position this week is Erling Haaland (£14.7m). Haaland heads into his match against Liverpool having bagged just one goal in his last five league matches.