Scouting The Doubles

Who are the best West Ham, Brentford and Everton players for FPL Double Gameweek 21?

With Brentford, Everton and West Ham United all set to double in Gameweek 21, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers must now revise their plans at short notice.

So, ahead of Saturday’s 11:00 GMT deadline, we’re on hand to identify the best targets from all three clubs involved.

DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 21 CLUBS:
ClubGW21 opponents
BrentfordAVL + sou
EvertonBHA + LEI
West Ham Unitedcry + NOR

BRENTFORD

Toney off the mark as injuries and Covid impact Villa 4

Brentford arrive in Double Gameweek 21 in poor form, with just one win in their last six matches. However, their opponents during that period have included Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, while they have also had to contend with a Covid outbreak and lengthy injury list.

As a result, they will be without first-teamers David Raya (£4.3m) and Rico Henry (£4.5m) against Aston Villa, and possibly Bryan Mbeumo (£5.3m) too, who was described as “touch and go” by Thomas Frank in regards to his availability this weekend.

In terms of targets, Ivan Toney (£6.6m) stands clear as the best attacking option. The penalty-taking forward has had a mixed start to his time in the Premier League, but has produced six attacking returns (four goals and two assists) across his 16 appearances, whilst also leading the way amongst team-mates for expected goal involvement (xGI):

Brentford’s players ranked by xGI 2021/22

However, it is worth noting that Aston Villa have been defending much better in recent weeks, having conceded just eight goals in their seven matches under Steven Gerrard, despite a tough schedule which has included games against all of the current top three. The second part of their double-header sees them take on Southampton, which is admittedly more appealing from an attacking perspective, with Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side shipping 17 goals across their last eight Premier League matches.

At the back, it’s debatable if any investment is needed, especially given the schedule to follow, but they did battle valiantly against Man City in midweek, restricting them to just one goal, with Pep Guardiola describing their defensive performance as “incredible”. It did seem like a match-specific gameplan, however, with Frank normally favouring a high-line and aggressive press, but if you are keen on covering them, Pontus Jansson (£4.6m) and Ethan Pinnock (£4.5m) remain the better options.

EVERTON

 

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  1. Netters2018
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone know if Gray is fit? He didnt play the last game for everton not sure why?

    1. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Didn’t most of the squad have Covid? I think Gray plays.

      1. Netters2018
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I wasnt sure rafa doesnt give much detail. Any training ground pics or anything?

        1. Stamford B
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          He’s pictured in training

          1. Netters2018
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks run dcl

  2. Francescoli
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Unclear what to do this week as I have zero DGW players.

    Would you take a -8 to bring in Johnson, Antonio and Bowen (for James, Mount and Pukki)?

    DDG
    James Alonso Cancelo TAA
    Mount Jota Raphinha Foden
    Ronaldo Watkins

    Steele Livramento Pukki Martinelli

    1. boombaba
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      You need to sell James
      Ruled out for a couple months

      1. Francescoli
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yes that’s the plan. Wondering where to take two hits as part of the move.

    2. jay01
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      If you kept it youd have Pukki Mount and Livra playing which is 6 points minimum. Add that to the minus 8 it is 14 point cost.

      Your replacements minimum if nailed get you 12 points minimum.

      Id just get bowen and antonio. But if getting johnson is vital to afford that move its worth it cos i think both will score

      1. Francescoli
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yes I’m 0.1 short of doing Pukki and Mount to Bowen and Antonio.

        I could bring in Coufal for James for a minus 8...

        1. jay01
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          It depends what you think will happen. I feel livra will get a cs making your cost 20.

          But antonio bowen and johnson should outscore that. Esp if you have one captain too

    3. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe just Bowen & Antonio. Should be a straight swop for Mount and Watkins?

      1. Francescoli
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I like Watkins’ fixture...

  3. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Best James replacement? Lampty or spurs defender

    1. CheesyZoot
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Coufal for his double?

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Coufal

  4. Baberto
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    So no Watford triple gws then?

  5. ClassiX
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Those 3 additional confirmed Covid Liverpool players are making my starfish pucker...

    1. Toonmad
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Do we know who it is?

      1. ClassiX
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Not as far as I know. Hence the clench...

        1. mdm
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Firmino, Alisson and 1 more

      2. ClassiX
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I see on Twitter that Allisson and Firmino missed training...

  6. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Any idea If Gray has some slight injury?
    Heard something around here earlier for Ffix status

  7. jay01
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    My frontline is Dennis King Broja

    Do i take out king or broja for Antonio?

    Both may double in gwk22, king fixture might be safer as its tomorrow.. but if he blanks i might kick myself not having broja

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Broja

  8. mrodgers91
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Any Everton defenders worth a punt? Decent fixtures up to GW26, need to get rid of James and can't see anyone else.
    Have TAA cancelo reguilon

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Keane worth a shout but I am going coufal

  9. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    a) James > Coufal (-4)
    b) James > Keane (-4)
    c) James > Reguilon (-4)
    d) James > Emerson Royal (-4)
    e) Play King (TOT)

    1. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

  10. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Can't decide on captain

    A.Son
    B. Antonio
    C. Bowen

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      C

    2. boombaba
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B

    3. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B.

  11. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Best defensive combo for next fixtures and why?
    A) Pickford, Keane
    B) Fab, Keane
    C) Pickford, Coufal

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      C

  12. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Would you get rid of injured/rotated players like Bilva, James, ESR, Livra to Bowen, Coufal, Gray, Keane for -12 ?

    Likely FH in DGW22

    1. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Bilva is neither injured nor has been rotated much at all this season

    2. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I don't recommend -12's normally, but worth considering in this case. Bowen is a no doubter, but the other 3 are a bit more iffy to cover the extra point outlay of whomever would start for them otherwise

  13. Lemonade
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Jota or Tielemans?

  14. BigKeith
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Am I missing anything from current WC? Will swap Toney out for Edouard or Watkins depending on who else get dgw

    Sanchez
    Regulion, Coufal, TAA
    KDB, Son, Jota, Bowen, Gray
    Antonio, Toney

    Guaita, Dennis, Cancelo, Amartey

  15. I Must Break You
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    When Cresswell comes back, who is more likely to start at RB, Coufal or Johnson?

    1. Miro
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Coufal

    2. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      The million dollar question

  16. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Guaita
    Cancelo Alonso TAA Lamptey
    Foden Gundogan Jota Bowen
    Ronaldo Lacazette

    Ramsdale James* Broja Gilmour

    A) James to Dawson/Keane
    B) Lacazette to Antonio
    C) Both
    D) Alonso, James, Laca to Johnson, Tsimikas, Kane C -4

  17. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Quick one guys please help.

    My front 3 are Dennis King and CR. Is it worth taking a hit to upgrade one of the Watford attackers for Antonio?

  18. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is Bernardo to Gray (-4) worth it?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Tough. I like doubles so go for it

  19. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Bowen v Antonio for cap is tough

    Bowen is destroying him on stats over the last few games but you just know antonio has a hatrick in him if he can regain form

  20. rozzo
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Ramsdale Gunn
    TAA Cancelo Alonso Coufal Tomiyasu
    Son Jota Mount Bowen Gray
    Ronaldo Dennis King

    0ft
    3.4itb

    King to Antonio worth a hit?

    1. SHOWSTOPPERRR
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes.

  21. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo Dier
    Son Foden Jota Bowen
    Ronaldo Antonio Broja

    (Gunn James* Livra Gallagher*)
    1 FT & 0.0m

    A) James ➡️ Cash (Bench Dier)
    B) James ➡️ WHU def (Bench Dier)
    C) Gallagher ➡️ Gray (Bench who?)
    D) Save FT

    Thoughts

  22. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Captain between Antonio Bowen and Gray?

    1. DALEDOBACK
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Bowen

    2. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Think I'll go Bowen

    3. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Has to be Bowen on his current form

  23. DALEDOBACK
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Not much talk of free hitting? I have 5 players tied up in arsenal Man City and 3 in Chelsea and haven’t used FH yet. What’s the general consensus with those who have both left?

    1. 99Redbaboons
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      FH21 negates FH22

    2. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      If you play this week, can't FH again on DGW22..

      1. onceuponatyne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Do we not have two FH now? Can they not be used in succession?

        1. Cake by the pound
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          A game week in between I’m afraid

  24. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is this good to go?

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo Reguillon
    Son Bilva Bowen Saka Jota
    Ronaldo Antonio

    Sanchez Rudiger Livra Gelhardt

    Thanks!

    1. mdm
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Would be tempted to ship Bilva

  25. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Guys any news on livramento?

  26. boombaba
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Would you do mount to Bowen for free ?

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Easy

    2. onceuponatyne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Without a doubt.

    3. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      yup

    4. boombaba
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks lads/gals

  27. Mozumbus
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Guita (Bachman)
    TAA Cancelo Coufal (Rudiger White)
    Son Silva Bowen Raphinha (DLuiz)
    Kane Antonio Dennis
    0.6ITB 1FT

    Would appreciate an advice here on using FT? Thanks

  28. mdm
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Which option:

    A. Livra (BRE) + 4p
    B. Keane (LEI, BHA)

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

  29. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    A) Salah>Son(-4)
    B) Wait and do it for free next gw

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Miro
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      easy B

  30. Miro
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who to sell for Bowen ?

    Salah, Jota, Raphinha, Foden, Gray ?

    1. Lemonade
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Salah imo, you might want to keep Jota long-term

    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      That's tough. Any of these can outscore Bowen with DGW, except for Gray which has got a DGW himself.
      So Gray for me.

      1. Miro
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Selling my only dgw player doesn't sound reasonable, I might just end up WCing ... cheers tho

        1. Mozumbus
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          I'd not WC with this information. Instead would agree on Salah comment above