Captain Sensible

Who are the best FPL captain options for Double Gameweek 21?

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers face another tough captaincy decision for Double Gameweek 21, with several viable options for the armband.

First, we will assess the fallout of the 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

Jarrod Bowen (£6.6m) is the leader of the captain poll in Double Gameweek 21, with 38.89% of total votes from our users at the time of writing.

Team-mate Michail Antonio (7.8m) sits in second place, backed by 34.26%.

Son Heung-min (£10.5m) occupies third-place with 8.33%, followed by Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) and Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m), with 4.63% and 3.7% respectively.


SON HEUNG-MIN AND HARRY KANE

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Under Antonio Conte, Spurs are clearly on an upward trajectory, having won four and drawn three of the Italian’s seven Premier League matches in charge. During that time, they have scored 13 goals, averaging just under two expected goals (xG) per game.

At Southampton on Tuesday, Harry Kane – who traditionally enjoys a New Year’s Day fixture – scored his third Premier League goal in as many Gameweeks from the spot. It could have been more, too, after his goal from a Harry Winks (£4.4m) pass in the second-half was narrowly given offside by VAR.

However, it is worth noting that Southampton performed well up until their sending off, with Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side pinning the visitors in their own half for large parts.

As for Son, his performance was not up to his usual standards, but having picked up the assist for Kane’s penalty, he has now produced six attacking returns across his last five starts.

Up next for Spurs is Watford, who have now lost their last five Premier League games in a row, with their latest defeat a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of West Ham United. During that period, they have conceded two or more goals in each match, in a run of form which suggests Son and Kane can both be good captaincy picks in Double Gameweek 21.

WATFORD’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS 2021/22 – LAST FIVE MATCHES
GameweekOpponentScorexGC
20West Ham United (h)1-42.71
16Brentford (a)1-21.89
15Manchester City (h)1-33.05
14Chelsea (h)1-20.75
13Leicester City (a)2-42.05
HOW HAS CAPTAIN SENSIBLE PERFORMED SO FAR THIS SEASON?
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  1. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is Foden, Edouard & Alonso to Gray, Antonio and Keane madness for a 8 point hit ?

    1. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not for me. Not really convinced on Everton even with the double

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

      Not thrilled about Keane’s CS chances, although he has definitely been on my radar as an option

    3. redsallstars
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Ain’t Keane on Everton defence. Rather have coufal

  2. The Frenchie
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I’m surprise to see those Wildcards without Dennis, he’s definitely a bargain and essential in my opinion.. Also Watford has 3 postponed games to play

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

      Perhaps it was due to Dennis heading to AFCON, which now appears like that won’t happen. But I’m not sure anything is confirmed either way at this point? Seems to be a pissing contest between Everton and Nigeria

      1. The Frenchie
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        He’s staying at Watford and he’s been replace by Onyeka in the Nigeria squad

      2. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        It is confirmed.

        1. The Frenchie
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Yes it is

  3. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    GW-21 - 3.6 bank
    Sanchez
    Reguilón/Cancelo/TAA/Rudiger
    Salah(VC)/BSilva/Jota/Bowen(C)
    Dennis/Antonio
    Ramsdale-Coady-Foden-Scarlett

    What do ya think of Foden to Son for a minus 8 and
    Move Rudiger to bench

  4. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Happy new year ladies and gents. Thanks for everything x

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

      Happy New Year all

  5. DagheMunegu
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Foden Davis to Antonio Gray -4 !

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

      Looks good. Good luck

  6. TheBiffas
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one of each:

    a) TAA
    b) Cancelo
    c) Reguilon

    a) Jota
    b) Maddison

    1. redsallstars
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      C and B

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

    I have the exact cash for this -8... Worth it?

    James > Coufal
    Saka > Gray (-4)
    King > DCL (-8)

    Gives me

    Ram/Foster
    TAA Cancelo COUFAL (Williams Livra)
    BOWEN Son Jota GRAY (Foden)
    ANTONIO DCL Ronaldo

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

      Not with foden on your bench. Just do James > Coufal, or James > Johnson and King > DCL if you can

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

        Do we think Foden will actually start this weekend?

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

          Oh yeah, forgot about the covid rumours... i'd risk it

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

        Also I won't be able to upgrade King to DCL as I would be downgrading Saka > Gray to free up cash

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

          Wouldn't Johnson instead of Coufal free up as much?

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

            I can bring in Johnson to make that work. However is Johnson fully nailed.

            I would have a back line of

            TAA Cancelo Johnson (Livra Williams)

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

              Johnson is guaranteed one start, 75% chance of 2. It depends on how quickly Cresswell recovers from injury. EVen with a fully fit Creswell Johnson was still nicking minutes from Coufal though.

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

                Yeah I guess that just be my concern running a very thin back like without much wriggle room

  8. TheBiffas
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Happy new year fellas

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      You too bud

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

      Happy new year

  9. The Big Larsbowski
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Watkins to Antonio worth -4?

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

      100%

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

        If you’re going to captain him. I think if not, Watkins has a pretty good fixture making it hard to trade him out.

        1. The Big Larsbowski
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Thinking the same. I have Bowen- good captain-choice. But it’s not really a good dwg. Might be better to sit this out quietly.

    2. Moose™
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Im keeping Watkins. I need to get rid of Dennis / King first.

      1. acidicleo
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Keep Dennis

  10. Old Bull
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    And so the 22 part of the 21/22 season begins. Good luck everyone.

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

    Happy new year peoples!

    DDG
    Cancelo/Johnson/Reg
    Raphinha/Sterling/foden/jota/Son
    Antonio/Watkins

    Bench: TAA/James/4.5 fodder/

    A: sub out James for DGW player
    B: sub out some mid for Bowen
    C: save TF

    Thanks for answering. GL to all in 2022

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

      There’s a rumour on Twitter that Foden has Covid. Monitor that and possibly do Foden to Bowen.

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

        Thanks. Will follow that.
        Any tips on what to do if he is fit?

  12. yanky
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    James > Coufal as my FT…
    do I have my bench right???

    DDG
    Coufal TAA Cancelo Dias
    Jota Gundo Bowen
    Antonio Ronaldo Watkins

    bench: Martinelli, Odegaard, Dalot

    1. yanky
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      3 dgw players, dont think everton player is worth a hit, ie odegaard > gray, but thinking still…

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

      You’re very well set up! Very jealous of the Antonio and Bowen owners. No hits required

  13. In Bale We Trust
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    James owners - what do?

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

      DGW defender - Keane or Dawson

  14. HonestBlatter
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Dawson>Coufal it is?

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

      Dawson more likely to start both games

    2. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Hornstull i don’t have a clue as to which West Ham defender to buy, Coufal was benched for Johnson earlier so I don’t understand why everyone is looking at him?

    3. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Coufal 0.2 cheaper

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

    I’ve done Mount to Bowen for free. How many hits would you take to improve this current team with DGW players?

    DDG
    Alonso Livramento TAA Cancelo
    Foden Raphinha Jota Bowen
    Ronaldo Watkins

    Steele James Pukki Martinelli

  16. Old Bull
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is DCL worth a -4 gamble?

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

      i did it. but already had antonio

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

      Contemplating this as well but would form an exact cash -8 hit

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I think so, worst case scenario in my mind is he gets 3pts but will have some games under his belt for what is a very good fixture run, and possibly another double next week

  17. putana
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    is there no chance of another spurs game added to the gameweek?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Play midweek.

    2. redsallstars
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No. League cup semis both midweeks

  18. DycheDycheBaby
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Happy New Year fellow FPL managers.

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

    Happy new year to all my friends

    And to you guys on here as well

  20. Desperate Dan
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is Gallagher going to play?

    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Its a Mystery

  21. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Lacazette to?

    A. DCL (-4)
    B. Antonio (-4) own Bowen
    C. Ignore double and start Lacazette (MCI)

    1. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      B

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

    Is there any reliable source for the foden rumours?
    Even if its true I assume he will only
    miss 1GW as his gw22 fixture is more than 10days away.

  23. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry for repost. I don't do this basically ever, but alcohol and New Year... If I want to prepare for dgw 22, I have to do change Foden and D Luiz. But for whom?!?

    What do I change?!?

    DdG / Danchez
    Trent, Cancelo, Reguilon, Keane, Cash
    Son, Jota, C Bowen, Foden / D Luiz
    Kane, DCL, Antonio

    0.0 itb

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      WC active. Rookie mistake done and Dennis +Broja sold. 2 million tv banked or lost.

      1. The Frenchie
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I was suggesting to get Dennis but if you sold it no point to get it now for Spurs.

        I would no go on Foden but more on Maddison or Raphinha

  24. winchester
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    have 1ft and 4.6m itb. Any moves in mind here or GTG&roll? cheers!

    ddg
    taa - livra - cancelo - reguilon
    bernardo - jota - bowen - son
    antonio - watkins

    (foster - dennis - james - saka)

    A) james -> coufal
    B) something else?

  25. fish&chips
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    James to

    A) Regulion
    B) coufal
    C) shaw

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not C

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

      Dawson or Keane

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

      B or Dawson

  26. cutch
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Happy new year. What are the news about DCL? Is he worth a -4 hit for Watkins?

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Probably not, but imo yes.

    2. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Nope

    3. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I'm gonna get DCL after he gains match fitness personally

  27. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all,

    Any thoughts?

    Salnchez (Ramsdale)

    TAA Cancelo* James* (White Livra*)

    Salah Son Jota Foden (Brownhill*)

    Watkins King Dennis

    1 FT & 0.6 ITB

    How to bring in Bowen and Antonio? Drop Salah or Foden?

    And, would you WC this lot?

    1. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Lose foden n king

      1. Moose™
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thank you. James just bench him for a while?

  28. smix
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    BSilva to Gray worth a hit ?

    1. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

    2. Moose™
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes imo

  29. LucasPodolski
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Play Bernardo or King?

  30. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    So Bernardo no goal involvements in any of city’s last 18 goals. Crazy
    Probably bad time to sell given he will turn it around once you sell.

    Btw I’m selling!

    1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      yeah, just did myself. cue brace.