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Brandon's DraftKings and FanDuel EPL DFS lineup picks for English Premier League Soccer on 2/7/26 (Matchweek 25). His top daily fantasy soccer forwards, midfielders, defenders, goalkeepers.
Welcome back to "The Kick-Off," and welcome to the 2025-2026 season! The Winter Transfer Window has closed, and fixtures have slowed down. Clubs will be rested, and there will be very little starting XI rotation. Let's kick off Matchweek 25!!
The top favorite for this week is Arsenal FC (-380) vs. Sunderland AFC (+1000). I will guide you through this five-match slate starting at 10:00 A.M. EST on Saturday, February 7.
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EPL DFS Goalies
Đorđe Petrović - DK $4.7K || FD $10
Opponent - vs. Aston Villa FC
Đorđe Petrović returns as the featured goalkeeper in an article. He has made 19 saves, conceded eight goals, and recorded one clean sheet in his most recent five starts in all competitions. At Petrović’s salary, he is expected to quickly surpass value.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- David Raya (DK $6K || FD $14) vs. Sunderland AFC
- Bernd Leno (DK $5.3K || FD $11) vs. Everton FC
EPL DFS Forwards
Noni Madueke - DK $7.9K || FD $16
Opponent - vs. Sunderland AFC
With teammate and fellow winger Bukayo Saka out for this matchup, Noni Madueke immediately becomes one of the top value players on the slate at any position. In the 4-0 win over Leeds United last weekend, Madueke led Arsenal in set piece crosses with six. He has produced one goal, three assists, 11 shots, eight chances created, 23 crosses, 21 corners, one tackle, three interceptions, and four clearances throughout his most recent five appearances in all competitions.
Sunderland AFC has improved defensively; however, their goalkeeping is struggling. Within their last five domestic fixtures, they are bottom-10 in Goals Against Per 90, Big Chances Created Against Per 90, In-the-Box Goals Against Per 90, and PenaltyArea Defense. They have also conceded 10 goals in their last five away domestic matches. With set piece value and open-play value, Madueke is projected to surpass value.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Jarrod Bowen (DK $10K || FD $20) at Burnley FC
- João Pedro (DK $7.4K || FD $21) at Wolverhampton FC
The Noni Madueke impact ⭐
🔴 @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/XKbrZMlKGr
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 3, 2026
EPL DFS Midfielders
Douglas Luiz - DK $4.4K || FD $12
Opponent - at AFC Bournemouth
Speaking of value. Douglas Luiz has returned to Aston Villa, and he has immediately taken over set pieces for the visitors. In five appearances in all competitions–three starts–Luiz has managed eight shots, nine chances created, nine crosses, nine corners, 10 tackles, and five interceptions.
From a Per 90 against viewpoint, AFC Bournemouth is the second-worst in both Shots and Created Chances. They are also the sixth-worst in Goals. All it takes is one ‘lucky’ bounce, and Luiz instantly hits his ceiling.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Harry Wilson (DK $8.9K || FD $20) vs. Everton FC
- Lewis Cook (DK $3.4K || FD $13) vs. Aston Villa FC
The best of Douglas Luiz in the #UECL 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/3DWDDjyqMJ
— UEFA Conference League (@Conf_League) January 28, 2026
EPL DFS Defenders
Trai Hume - DK $4.6K || FD $11
Opponent - at Arsenal FC
Trai Hume is expected to see less ownership than normal due to his matchup at Anfield. The young fullback is projected to start at right wing for the second consecutive match. He has also started to regain control over set pieces, further boosting his value. Over Hume’s last five fixtures in all competitions, he has produced seven shots, two chances created, 10 crosses, two corners, seven tackles, one interception, six clearances, and two blocks.
Arsenal FC will not be an easy fixture, but his growing role in the starting XI offers him a ‘safe’ enough floor.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Lucas Pires (DK $5.4K || FD $10) vs. West Ham United
- Álex Jiménez (DK $4.7K || FD $12) vs. Aston Villa FC ** LISTED AS MID ON FD **
Corner Takers
- AFC Bournemouth: Lewis Cook/Amine Adli
- Aston Villa FC: Douglas Luiz
- Arsenal FC: Noni Madueke/Declan Rice
- Sunderland AFC: Trai Hume/Enzo Le Fée
- Burnley FC: Lucas Pires/Kyle Walker/Jaidon Anthony
- West Ham United: Jarrod Bowen/Mateus Fernandes/Crysencio Summerville
- Fulham FC: Harry Wilson
- Everton FC: James Garner/Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
- Wolverhampton FC: Mateus Mané/Hugo Bueno
- Chelsea FC: Cole Palmer/Pedro Neto/Enzo Fernández
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