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 Fantasy Football Hub's AI selects the best FPL <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/what-is-the-fantasy-premier-league-wildcard-and-when-to-use-it">Wildcard</a> team on a weekly basis - and here's a look at its picks for Gameweek 26.
Hub members can get the latest AI Wildcard team, updated in real time, in our <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/my-team/ai-teams">My Team</a> tool. But see below for a snapshot of how the AI would approach it as things stand.

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<h2>Who has the best fixtures from FPL Gameweek 26?</h2>
Back-to-back double gameweeks have passed and FPL managers now have three weeks of normality before the next major milestone.
Four teams will be without a fixture in Blank Gameweek 29 - Liverpool, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Newcastle.
These sides sit bottom of the Hub's <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fixture-ticker">fixture ticker</a>, with just four fixtures instead of five up to Gameweek 30.
Wolves and Bournemouth are among the teams at the other end of the ticker, both with inviting games in Blank Gameweek 29.
For those without a Free Hit or considering using their Wildcard, now looks like a good time to invest in their players.
Chelsea have underwhelmed recently, failing to win in seven of their last nine league matches.
The Blues' upcoming fixtures could spark some form, with Gameweek 27 and 28 clashes against Southampton (H) and Leicester (H) particularly appealing.
Brighton and Arsenal make the top five of the ticker although like Chelsea, their Blank Gameweek 29 games are not the strongest.
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Best fixtures up to Gameweek 30
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One way to deal with the blank is to Wildcard.
This could be an ideal strategy for those without their Free Hit, particularly if currently loaded up on players from blanking teams.
Choosing a mix of players from teams with a good run of games and a favourable fixture in Gameweek 29 is wise.
Bournemouth, Manchester City and Southampton tick both boxes but interest in Saints assets is likely to be low.
Wildcarders will need to bear in mind that Newcastle and Palace double in Gameweek 32.
A number of teams are expected to double in Gameweek 33 but it will be a few weeks until we know who.
Blank Gameweek 34 will follow too, causing problems for those without a Free Hit or Wildcard.
Keeping hold of the Wildcard and remaining open may therefore be the best option for now - but see our AI team below if you are set on playing the chip this week.
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<h2>Best FPL Wildcard team for Gameweek 26: Predicted points</h2>
Liverpool's blank sees Mohamed Salah knocked off the top of  Hub AI's <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/predictions">predicted points</a> table.
The Egyptian drops to third behind Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer, who is just short of three predicted points ahead.
Dango Ouattara reflects Bournemouth's fixture run in reaching fourth, with Phil Foden grabbing fifth spot.
Christopher Nkunku is one to monitor in the absence of Nicolas Jackson. Assure minutes up front could see him fulfil his pre-season potential.
The top 10 is heavily midfield dominated, with just three forwards making the list. Haaland and Alexander Isak are joined by Wolves' Matheus Cunha, who has the best run of matches up to Gameweek 30.
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Predicted points up to Gameweek 30
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<h2>The best FPL Gameweek 26 Wildcard team according to Hub AI</h2>
It's a 3-4-3 formation for the AI Wildcard team this week, which looks well set up for those open to saving the Free Hit past Blank Gameweek 29.
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