Sun Feb 16 00:18:51 UTC 2025: ## Fantasy Football Frenzy: Watkins Soars, Others Falter in Double Gameweek 25

**London, UK** – Double Gameweek 25 (DGW25) of the Fantasy Premier League saw a dramatic shift in fortunes for hundreds of thousands of managers. Ollie Watkins (£8.9m) emerged as a star performer, netting a nine-point haul for Aston Villa against Ipswich Town, significantly outperforming the popular Alexander Isak (£9.5m), who blanked in Newcastle’s 4-0 loss to Manchester City. Over 551,000 managers capitalized on Watkins’ double gameweek, a decision that paid off handsomely for the 214,000+ who directly swapped Isak for the Aston Villa forward. Watkins’ owners are anticipating further points when Liverpool visit Villa Park on Wednesday.

Justin Kluivert (£6.0m), the most-recruited player, also delivered, providing an assist for Bournemouth and easing concerns after the recent birth of his child. His five-point return, along with Bournemouth’s favorable upcoming fixture run, makes him a valuable asset. However, not all high-profile transfers were successful. Milos Kerkez (£5.0m), the most-recruited defender, only managed two points after conceding a goal. Morgan Rogers (£5.7m), despite impressive shot statistics, continued his scoreless streak.

Chris Wood (£7.1m) continued his impressive form with a goal and nine points, marking his best attacking return in 11 seasons. Meanwhile, several high-profile players let down their owners. Anthony Gordon (£7.6m) and Isak failed to score, while Lewis Hall (£5.0m) continues to underperform. Injuries to Nicolas Jackson (£8.2m) and Amad (£5.5m) also dealt blows to managers who owned them. The mass exodus from these players proved to be a smart move for many Fantasy managers. In short, DGW25 highlighted the unpredictable nature of Fantasy Premier League and the importance of strategic player selection.

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