Fantasy Premier League: How reclassifications will affect points
The 2020/21 Premier League season got underway in September, which also marked the return of the Fantasy game. The first match saw newly-promoted Fulham host Arsenal, as FPL managers prepared their squads for the new campaign.
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One of the most anticipated and fun parts of the FPL season are double gameweeks.
These periods are hugely important for managers as there is an opportunity to collect big hauls with your squad.
This is also when a lot of managers will decide to make use of their chips.
Here, Express Sport explains how double gameweeks come about, and when they are likely to occur.
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What are FPL double gameweeks?
Double gameweeks happen as a result of an earlier 'blank' gameweek, which are caused when FA Cup, Carabao Cup and other cup competitions clash with Premier League fixtures.
If a club's Premier League fixture cannot be rescheduled within the same week, this team is considered to have a 'blank' gameweek and none of their players will earn points.
These 'blank' fixtures will be made up at a later stage in the season, which is where the double gameweek aspect comes into play.
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In this scenario, assets from clubs playing twice in the same gameweek can pick up big points.
This also why seasoned FPL managers will plan to use one or more of their chips during this period to maximize the potential gains.
For example, if Liverpool were due to be involved in a double gameweek, you may wish to use a 'Free Hit' chip to get more of their players into your team.
You could also play your 'Triple Captain' or 'Bench Boost' chips to rake in as many points as possible.