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11 February 2022 704 comments
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Bruno Fernandes (£11.7m) and Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m) have emerged as the two outstanding candidates for the Double Gameweek 25 captaincy, with Manchester United preparing to take on Southampton and Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford.

The question for many is how to choose between them and, of course, are there any single Gameweek options we must make sure we do not overlook.

First, we will assess the fallout of the Double Gameweek 25 captain poll, before then analysing the best options, Rate My Team (RMT) and the Premier Fantasy Tools ratings ahead of Saturday’s 11:00 GMT deadline.

THE CAPTAIN POLL

Bruno Fernandes is the leader of the captain poll in Double Gameweek 25, with 39.88% of total votes from our users at the time of writing.

Meanwhile, team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo is in second place, backed by 20.7%. The forward got his rest against Burnley in Gameweek 24, though further minute management can’t be completely ruled out, which we’ll discuss below.

Mohamed Salah (£12.8m) occupies third place with 12.09%, followed by Kevin De Bruyne (£12.2m) and David de Gea (£5.3m), with 7.79% and 7.33% respectively.

BRUNO FERNANDES / CRISTIANO RONALDO

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 5? 3
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  1. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    And I'm here pondering Bruno to Salah. Sure two fixtures, but any form?

    1. Eastman
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Two home fixtures I’d give Bruno this week over Salah

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Any evidence that Bruno does better at home?

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Can't be serious

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Why? DGW fever has long been known to exist

        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Selling the the guy that will be the highest capped player is very risky. Could be suicide. Salah has not scored vs Burnley since 2017. Don't get me wrong he is a good option but can't sell Bruno.

          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Risk is not an inherently bad thing. Its also a big opportunity. I'm not saying its an easy decision to make

    3. fplgaruda
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      DGW 22

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Both away games

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I ignored Bruno once in a double, I’m not doing it this time.

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Same. Destroyed my rank and my ML.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah it ended my season really.

    5. ZTF
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He’s in great form

  2. Eastman
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Who to lose for Maupay as 2 fts and no other issues
    A. Antonio
    B. Dennis
    C. Watkins

    1. clarkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Maupay's not in good form...

      1. Eastman
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Just a one week punt really. No strikers are. Then I’ll give the Burney lad a two week go

        1. OleGGMU
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Maupay has 3 attacking returns in his past 4 games played, sure he hasnt scored but alot better than watkins, dennis , antonio,dcl, king.
          So not a bad pick and as an owner of him , watkins and dennis, I'd rather have him with weghorst and broja. Watkins has that firmino feel to him as far as being the guy to be a nuisance to the defenders and create spaces for others like coutinho and ramsey to get in, the only difference is he lacks firminos scoring and assist qualities

          1. Eastman
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks for your detailed reply. Broja will definitely be coming into my team soon. Think Watkins will be the one I lose as I’m likely to get Coutinho next week.

  3. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Feel giddy looking at my BB team on paper with 22 players.

    The 50 points all out reality check is going to sting.

  4. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Trossard is better than Macallister right?

    1. clarkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Both have been recovering from covid, so I wouldn't pick either

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      In real life but not impressing stats for fpl

    3. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure about that on recent form...

  5. HollywoodXI
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Who should I captain?

    A) Bruno
    B) Son
    C) Salah
    D) KDB

    1. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. HollywoodXI
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        That’s where I’m at currently

    2. BeWater
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. WVA
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

  6. Fpl_Ludwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A) Kane or Son?

    B) Jota or Robbo?

    C) Get Broja or Weghorst for Antonio?

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Son
      Jota
      Broja

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        This

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Wait a week on Broja.

          Albeit Man Utd are leaky.

        2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Saying that I have brought in Weghorst this week ready for him double double and will bring in Broja for Dennis after Dennis double

    2. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Son
      Jota
      Weggorst

    3. FPL Mentor
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Son
      Robbo
      Weghorst

  7. WVA
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    KDB and Bilva to Bruno and Coutinho -4?

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      KDB has Norwich

      1. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Risk of rest though.

        1. WVA
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Risk of a rest for most of the City boys?

      2. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        As long as he plays.

        Could easily be saved for Sporting with Gundogan etc played away at Norwich.

        1. WVA
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I'm concerned KDB and Bilva will be rested?

          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Who are you asking?

            1. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              He’s not. It’s a statement with a question mark.

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No. Just Bilva to Coutinho

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Interesting, thank you

  8. Meechoo115
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best midfielder to buy for next 3-4 weeks up to 6.1? Already have Martinelli and don’t want to FH27 so not arsenal

    A. Cornet
    B. Olise
    C. Dan James
    D. Harrison
    E. McNeil
    F. Someone else

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Easily Ramsey

    2. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Don’t need to play him this week btw…

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Ramsey if you don’t have him.

  9. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Would you start Dennis (BHA) or Edouard (bre) this weekend?

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Edouard

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Brentford decent at home tho.

  10. FPL Mentor
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    We good to go?

    De Gea
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Laporte Shaw
    Salah Bruno(C) Bowen Raph
    DCL

    Gunnarsson / King / Gray* / Richardson

  11. Nando7
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Kdb > salah for a -4 ?

    1. BeWater
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I would because I think KDB will be benched.

    2. rdpx
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'm wondering about the same thing for free!

      1. Nando7
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Likewise I’m worried about kdb rotation… and at least I know it’s salah whose in my team for rest of the season…

  12. tim
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I was thinking about banking my FT, what you think?

    DDG
    Cancelo Cash Taa Dalot
    Bruno Bowen KDB Dalot
    Antonio Dennis

    Foster King Brownhill Rudiger

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, also thinking of banking?

      DDG
      TAA Cancelo Reguilon Digne
      KDB Jota Bilva Bowen
      Ronaldo Antonio
      Steele King Sissoko Liv

      Or

      A. KDB to Bruno
      B. Bilva to Coutinho
      C. Both

      1. tim
        • 16 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        KDB might be rested so A

        1. WVA
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Bilva might be rested

    2. BeWater
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Who is the second Dalot supposed to be?

      1. tim
        • 16 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Foden

        1. BeWater
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Bank the transfer.

  13. Tricky90
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    KDB straight to salah or get Bruno this GW then to salah?

    I do have Ronnie for what it’s worth

    1. BeWater
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Straight to Salah if you already have Ronaldo.

    2. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'll likely be doing that, even with Ronaldo. Bruno doing well would be very damaging

  14. rdpx
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Is it worth KdB -> Salah? (FT)

    1. rdpx
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      (next week I intend to have Salah & Son, all in FTs)

    2. BeWater
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I’d save that.

    4. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I do that next week.

    5. Volley127
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'd go for it.

  15. BeWater
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Which one would you play this week:

    A. Antonio (lei)
    B. Raphinha (eve)

    1. rdpx
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

    5. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Raphinha against an Everton side with no left back.

  16. Ibralicious
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best move here?

    De Gea
    TAA - 
Cancelo - Reguilón
    KDB - Jota - Bowen - Raphinha
    Watkins - Dennis - King

    (Ramsdale) - Gray - Livramento - Rüdiger) - 2 FT - 4.2 ITB

    A) KDB + Jota —> Salah + Bruno (2FT)
    B) Raphinha + Watkins —> Bruno + Maupay (2FT)
    C) Raphinha + Rüdiger —> Bruno + Dalot (2FT)

    Cheers and good luck all!

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      C

  17. Assisting the assister
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone have a link to the Crellin fixture spreadsheet?

  18. ZTF
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Is Ait Nouri a keep or sell?

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I have him, and will wait two more games.

    2. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Keep

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'd keep.

      He's developed into a top player and there's a rumour he's being pursued by Real Madrid, Liverpool, and City. He was always good going forwards but his defensive capability has gone up a tremendous amount this season, pocketing the likes of Salah and Sterling. He's recently come back from injury, so may have his minutes managed, but it's not going to hurt holding such a cheap player for now.

  19. Bartowski
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Who drops to the bench?
    A. Dennis
    B. Watkins
    C. Antonio

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Dennis.
      Hodge team are poor going forward
      Defense first now

  20. Bobby Crush
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Which one move to do?

    a) Fodder to Broja?
    b) Martinelli to Coutinho/JWP?
    c) RAN (in starting 11) to Dalot/Veltman?

    Currently on A, but not too keen on Martinelli either now with the red card.
    got 11 playing, including RAN.

  21. Firminooooo
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    No Shaw punters?

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I want to as I have no bench and need a defender to cover…..but with Telles back….there is almost no chance he starts both, right?

  22. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Think I'm there on my WC. Doesn't feel differential enough but sorts out a fair few issues.
    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Cancelo Tierney Tark Dalot
    Salah Bruno Jota Raph Bowen
    Maupay Weghorst Broja

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Why Raph?

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Just think he is a class player. Has a double, get they aren't great fixtures.
        Who would you go for instead?

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I mean Ramsey and Coutinho look like old friends so I’d seriously consider Ramsey even with a single as he looks hot and has the fixtures.

    2. syke63
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      DDG this week?

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Nah, happy enough with just dalot.

    3. unclesbasement
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      u reckon maupay is nailed...im stuck between him and king

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Possibly, worth a punt anyway

  23. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Any ideas here?

    Ramsdale Sa
    TAA Cancelo Laporte Tomiyasu Ait Nouri
    KDB Bruno Jota Bowen Raphina
    Antonio Dennis Broja

    2ft
    0.9 itb

    Not fussed on Salah yet. Antonio downgrade maybe but to who?

    Maybe Ait Nouri to Dalot?

    Cheers

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah Ait-Nouri to dalot probably

  24. Ronnies
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bench 1 of these;

    Digne - away to Newcastle
    Watkins
    Broja - away to Man Utd

    Cheers.

    1. BeWater
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Broja

  25. Wally711
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    DDG
    TTA-Cancelo-Walker
    Mo- Bruno-Raph-Foden
    Antonio- Dennis -King

    0 itb 1 FT

    What to do here?

    1. Wally711
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      TAA*

  26. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Is Pogba worth a punt?

    1. Wally711
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'd have to lose Foden to do that, I think it might be worth it

    2. VaVaVoom14
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Was considering but can’t be certain of 90 minutes in both games just getting back from injury

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Good point

    3. BeWater
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't.

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Might be, Rangnick seems to be letting him off the leash to attack a bit more, as Ole should have been.

      Bit early for me personally, I want a bit more data and returns behind him before investing, but a quality punt.

  27. VaVaVoom14
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    How many points am I getting this week? 1,900 Overall Rank.

    De gea
    Trent Cancelo Cash Cucerella
    Bruno(c) Jota Bowen Trossard
    Ronaldo(vc) Dennis

    (Steele Benrahma King Mee)

    1. maimar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      39

  28. Fabreghastly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Has anyone mentioned yet that Salah has never scored against Burnley?

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Its not true, so no

      1. Fabreghastly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe I missed something but I can't find Salah on the scoresheet of any of these games https://www.11v11.com/teams/liverpool/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Burnley/

        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Scored against Burnley at Anfield in the 30th minute on 16.09.2017

          1. Fabreghastly
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah, my bad. Found it on another site. An assist in each of the following two years as well

  29. Paqueta Rice
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I own Kdb and have a strong bench. My thinking is that City will cruise through this game regardless of whether he starts or not. So he either starts or is benched and doesn’t feature right?

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Whats your strong bench?

      I have King first on my bench to come in for KDB..... may be worth a hit for Bruno

  30. sergioaguero67
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Can't believe it has come down to this but

    A) Bruno + Maupay for free
    B) Bruno + Ronaldo for a -4 hit

    Please help

    1. Eastman
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn’t take a hit so a