Fantasy Premier League Surpasses Three Million Active Chips in Double Gameweek 25
In a landmark achievement, Fantasy Premier League has surpassed the three million active chips benchmark for the first time ever. This milestone is particularly notable given that over 2 million of these chips are the popular Assistant Manager chip, marking a significant trend in the game.
The Assistant Manager Chip: A Dominant Force
The most favored chip is the Assistant Manager, with an impressive 2,079,117 activations. This particular chip has gained immense popularity in Fantasy Premier League Double Gameweek 25 (DGW25) and was also widely used in the previous DGW24. Successfully deployed, the Assistant Manager chip remains active for three consecutive gameweeks, adding an extra layer of strategic depth to the game.
Triple Captain Chip and Mohamed Salah’s Rise
Over 636,000 managers opted to use their Triple Captain chips, with nearly 97% of these choices falling on Mohamed Salah. Salah, whose valuation stands at £13.7 million, continued his exceptional form, earning a standout 29 points across two matches in the previous gameweek. This move has been backed by every top 100 manager in the overall standings, a feat not seen since Erling Haaland’s performance in Gameweek 10 of the 2022/23 campaign.
Top Five Triple Captains of All Time
| Gameweek | Player | Triple-Captained by | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGW25 2023/24 | Haaland | 1,332,615 | 10 |
| DGW24 2024/25 | Salah | 1,088,115 | 29 |
| DGW26 2021/22 | Salah | 1,013,162 | 28 |
| DGW34 2022/23 | Haaland | 717,593 | 16 |
| DGW25 2024/25 | Salah | 613,880 | – |
The Impact of Wildcards and Free Hits
Beyond the Assistant Manager and Triple Captain chips, other strategic tools are also seeing significant use. Wildcards, Free Hits, and Bench Boosts are playing a crucial role in affecting outcomes. These chips were activated a total of 380,299 times, pushing the overall number of active chips above the three million threshold for the first time in Fantasy Premier League history.
GW25 Active Chips
| Chip | Active |
|---|---|
| Assistant Manager | 2,079,117 |
| Triple Captain | 636,104 |
| Wildcard | 127,582 |
| Free Hit | 92,674 |
| Bench Boost | 82,673 |
Arne Slot’s Continued Popularity
Arne Slot of Liverpool leads the list of most-selected Assistant Managers, featuring in over 890,000 teams. In DGW25, Liverpool will face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday and Aston Villa on Wednesday. This double-header adds significant weight to Slot’s value, having accumulated 198 points in the 2024/25 Fantasy season, including a strong showing in the previous double gameweek.
GW25 Most-Selected Assistant Managers
| Player | Selected by | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Slot | 890,234 | – |
| Emery | 533,582 | 4 |
| Moyes | 265,876 | 8 |
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