Captain Sensible

Who is the best FPL captain for Double Gameweek 24?

Fantasy Premier League managers are turning to Manchester City options for the Double Gameweek 24 captaincy.

Pep Guardiola’s men face two fixtures in the next week, which has propelled their assets to the top of the popularity charts.

But there are always viable alternatives, even if the FA Cup is keen on injuring as many of them as possible.

Burnley, Everton and Fulham all play twice in Double Gameweek 24 too, while the top-scoring FPL asset, Bruno Fernandes (£11.5m), lines up against a woeful West Bromwich Albion defence on Sunday afternoon.

Is the fixture favourable enough for the Manchester United man enough to earn more attention than his City rivals this week? And should we consider Burnley players considering their appealing combination of facing Crystal Palace and Fulham in a Double Gameweek?

As always, the Captain Sensible article is here to help you make the big decision with an in-depth look at the form of key players and how they match-up against their upcoming opponents’ defences.

As this uses extensive data from the Fantasy Football Scout Premium Members Area, only those with a valid subscription can access it in full.

CAPTAIN POLL

As presented above, two Manchester City midfielders top the captaincy charts ahead of Double Gameweek 24.

İlkay Gündoğan (£6.0m, 37.8% of votes) and Raheem Sterling (£11.6m, 19.4%) have combined for nearly 60% of our users’ votes in this week’s captain poll.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.7m, 11.3% of votes) currently sits in the third position. However, with potentially new information coming out regarding his fitness ahead of the 24th round of fixtures, both his ownership and captaincy backing could drop significantly.

According to our users, there seems to be very little to choose from between Fernandes (6.5%) and Nick Pope (£5.5m, 6.4%), as they occupy the fourth and fifth position in the poll.

Interestingly, it is the first time this season that a goalkeeper holds such a high position, as Burnley’s Double Gameweek fixtures against Crystal Palace and Fulham seem difficult to ignore – at least on paper.

Further down the list, we can find the likes of João Cancelo (£6.0m), Mohamed Salah (£12.7m), Jamie Vardy (£10.0m), Phil Foden (£6.1m) and even Ben Mee (£5.0m), although none of them has accumulated more than 2.5% of votes so far.

In order to tackle this Double Gameweek captaincy debacle effectively, we will analyse Gameweek 24th key teams and assets separately, as opposed to focusing on the key matches, as we usually do.

KEY TEAMS

Manchester City

Who are the best Man City players to own for FPL Double Gameweek 24?
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1,192 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    DCL to Richarlison for free?

    Or start one of Antonio, Coufal or Soucek?

    1. Manani
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Got the same dillema. I am thinking of Starting Anotino currently. But not 100% sure

    2. ElChapo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      hold, start antonio, soucek, coufal in that order.

      or josh king in.

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You have those 3 on your bench? Bench boost!

  2. Sailboats
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Start 1 of the following please:

    1- DCL
    or
    2- Antonio

    1. Dele
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      2

    2. Studs Up
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      2

    3. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      2

    4. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks everyone, appreciate it. 2 it is

  3. Dele
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How can I get Ben Mee and start him in this team?

    Pope
    Dias, Cancelo, Digne, AWB
    Bruno, Gundo, Grealish, Salah
    Antonio, Bamford

    Forster, Son, DCL, Targett

    1. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Simple, dont

      1. Dele
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        The double luring me in

        1. Kermit Special
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Think Burnley will concede to at least one of those teams.

      2. Sailboats
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        this

      3. Studs Up
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        This

    2. TeddiPonza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      For Targett and play ahead of Bamf or AWB

    3. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Why Mee?

  4. MIGHTY JOE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed:

    Wilson -> DCL
    Sterling -> Gundo

    .. Yep, that was my 2 FT done on monday. Disgusted by myself trying to save 0.2.
    Now thinking about TC Gundogan just to fullfill my meltdown

    1. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      We saw it last page.

      Double pity now?

      1. MIGHTY JOE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        If you would please? Added my grand finale of TC Gundogan tho

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      sterling out ?? i trie to get him in

      1. MIGHTY JOE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Mistake of the season imo. Don't know what happend. Probably should get myself checked.

  5. Baron Penguin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Captain Gundo or Bruno?

    1. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gundo yes

  6. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Team:

    Martinez
    Coufal Stones Dias Digne
    Bruno Gundogan Salah Grealish
    DCL Antonio
    (Son CTaylor Wilson)

    1ft and wildcard next week. Best move here:

    A. CTaylor to Tarkowski (bench DCL)
    B. DCL to Richarlison
    C. Wilson to Ashley Barnes (bench DCL)
    D. Something else

    Thanks!

  7. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which chip strategy do you recommend for the upcoming DGWs with this team?

    No WC, but have FH, BB and TC.

    DDG (steer)
    Stones, Dias, Coufal Digne, Holding
    Salah, Bruno Rashford, Grealish Gundo
    Watkins, Antonio dcl

    2 FTs
    1.6 in the bank

  8. umerlfc
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If Wildcarding 25, would you:

    A) Robbo - > Digne (-4)
    B) Robbo - > Mee (-4)
    C) DCL - > Richarlison (-4)
    D) Start Raphinha vs ARS(A)

    1. Dele
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A or c

    2. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      D

  9. damiang2233
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone know why Dier hasnt played the last 2 out of 3 games for Spurs?

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cause hes shiiteee

    2. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Because he is S**T

    3. lespaul
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      he was Dier in the last one

  10. Neo-Viper
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Justin to who for a hit.
    Won't play the replacement anyway. Should i wait for the next and do it someone for free? If yes, then who?

    Martínez
    Dias AWB Stones Mee Coufal Justin

    This is the defence line

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Huh? You want to take a hit and bench them anyway?

  11. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    a) DCL to Richa for a -4, -8 total
    b) Play Soucek

    1. Kuzser
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Manani
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      b

  12. Kuzser
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which combo would you prefer for next 2 game weeks?
    A) Cavani Mee
    B) Rashford Lowton

  13. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Just bench DCL and save ?
    Martinez
    Dias,Cancelo, Digne,Mee
    Gundogan,Grealish, Soucek,Son
    Watkins

    Johnstone,Antonio,Coufal,DCL 8.5m itb 1FT

    Then get some Leeds with 2FT’s

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks Steve

        1. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Got DGW so hold

  14. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you BB this?

    Martinez
    Cancelo Stones Mee Tarkowski
    Salah Bruno Son Gundo
    Bamford Adams
    Meslier Antonio Soucek Coufal

    Can get Ings/Barnes/Richa for a hit if Antonio is ruled out

    Want to WC 26 with a strong 11 and get BB out of the way.

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Next week you got two games those Leeds abd Adams, and spurs home for westham isn't bad

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I was thinking the same for that team.

  15. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pick 2 on WC:

    Stones Dias Cancelo

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dias Cancelo

    2. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dias Cancelo

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'd only have one City defender if I'm WC'ing. Sterling, Gundo, Cancelo.

  16. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Start Saka or Soucek?

    Have Antonio

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Saka

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Saka

  17. mattyb09
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Watkins owners...Are you benching him this week?

    1. xHaTr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't be benching him. Brighton conceded a ton of chances against Burnley of all teams last week

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No

  18. xHaTr
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Start Coufal or Maguire?

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Maguire. United odds on to keep clean sheet. West Ham 6/5.
      Ogbonna also injured I think, which limits West Ham appeal.

    2. Kermit Special
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Maguire. West Brom aren't the best sides defending set pieces as well and I fancy a CS.

    3. xHaTr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks both

  19. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Your help is needed please

    Yay or Nay for my 2FTS

    Wilson & DCL > Ings & Cavani

    Rest of Team

    Martinez Johnstone

    Coufal Mee Stones (Dallas Dias)

    Salah Rashford Fernandes Soucek (Saka)

    Watkins DCL** Wilson**

    2.7 ITB 2FTs TC/BB left

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. xHaTr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Like those moves a lot. Cavani a great differential this week IMO

  20. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you rather:

    A. Martinez - Tark/Mee* - Richarlison*
    B. Pope* - Keane/Digne* - Soucek

    1. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A with Tarkowski

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A, although I have B 🙂

  21. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you play Son or Mitchell, or sell DCL for -4 for Cavani/Richarlison?

    1. xHaTr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Got to be Son for me. Can pull a goal out of nothing

    2. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Hits are bad. Play Son

  22. Bobby Pires
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Does Cresswell outscore Bamford this week?

    Pope
    Cancelo / Lowton / Dias
    Sigurdsson / Fernandes / Salah / Gündogan (C) / Son
    Richarlison / Bamford

    Martínez / Cresswell / Dallas / Brewster

  23. Henning
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    1 ft and 2.1 m, planning to use Wildcard next gw.
    What to do for this gw?

    Pope
    Cancelo Dias Coufal Dallas
    Son Barnes Salah Fernandes Gundogan
    Bamford

    Martinez Antonio DCL Justin

  24. Blanka
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    DCL > Richarlison worth a - 4? With DCL expected back for City.

  25. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Folks, is it silly to go Cavani over Richarlison?

    So tempted by Edison

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Just depends if Cavani gets his 90.

      Richarlison has 2 chances to outscore Edi.

  26. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anything worth a -4 here?
    Pope.
    Cresswell, Stones, Cancelo, Mee, Digne.
    Salah, Gundogan (c), Fernandes, Soucek.
    Antonio.
    Martinez, Son, DCL, Brewster,
    0ft, 2.4m ITB. WC 25, BB 26.

    Had planned a BB this week but changing to 26 now.
    Need Leeds, Villa, South, Utd, Spurs etc so think WC next week is def the best option for me.

  27. marcos11
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If Antonio and Dias play, what should I do with DCL?

    a) Start Maddison
    b) Start Mee (-4)

    1. Mengo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. cigan
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

  28. Mengo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    With DCL out, start:
    A) Son
    B) Watkins
    C) Grealish

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Grealish

  29. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play Dallas or Son?

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son

    2. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son

    3. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dallas. Spurs will be lucky to even get one goal.

    4. marcos11
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son

    5. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son. Always play the attacker unless the defender has a double.

      1. Wılly
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        What if the attacker is Adams? That's my dilemma.

        I normally always play the attacker too but Dallas seems the better option.

      2. jason_ni
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        What is the defender is awb at westbrom?!?
        Benched him for his recent hauls, don't want to miss out again.

        1. Wılly
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I'd definitely be looking to play AWB,
          Son however performs better against the bigger teams.
          Is there another option you can bench?

    6. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dallas. Arsenal is there on the plate for another 12 pointer, Son will hardly get anything vs City

  30. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    With Rodri fit, is everyone back to Gundo (c)?

    1. Kermit Special
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Indeed. If Rodri was out, I would have probably brought in Sterling to C him.

      1. King Kun Ta
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        and what if you already have Sterling? Still Gundo (C)?

    2. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes TC for me.