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

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 9? 5

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?
Who are the best FPL captain options for Double Gameweek 21? 2
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  1. The Frenchie
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Playing Jota (Chelsea away) or Raphinha (Burnley home)?

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

      Raph

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

      raphinha between those two, but i would want both to start

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

      Raphinha

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

      Thanks guys,

      I can’t play both as my squad is

      Pickford
      TAA - Cancelo - Cash
      Son - Bowen - Gray - Raphinha or Jora
      Antonio - Calvert Lewin - Dennis

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

        Dennis v jota is tough..I may play jota

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

          Good point

    5. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Raph

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

    Repost, sorry...

    Bench one of each:

    a) TAA
    b) Cancelo
    c) Reguilon

    a) Jota
    b) Maddison

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

      C
      B

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

    Play Jota or Foden?

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

      Foden although May be out with COvid

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

      Foden, may be out so the choice will be made for you in that case but if he's available then I'd much rather him v Arsenal

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

      F

  4. Bishopool
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    a) Bowen
    b) Benrahma

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

      A

    2. MessiPlus10
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Bowen for me. Isn’t Benrahma going to afcon after this week?

    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      A. Afcon

  5. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    How many double-gwk’ers should we have going into this week?

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

      Bowen and Antonio

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

      Not sure I can see much beyond 3x hammers + Gray

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

        Unless you're free hitting Gray isn't a good option.

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

          Likely double in 22, he's got that going for him

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

      antonio, bowen is prob good enough. could also take a shot on gray/dcl

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

    No one tempted by Brentford options? Possible differentials.

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No

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

      No sorry

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

    1FT 3.3m ITB

    Guaita
    TAA Cancelo Livra*
    Son Foden Jota Bernardo
    Watkins Antonio King

    Foster* - ESR White James*

    James to Dawson + Bernardo > Bowen (-4)?

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

    anyone else have broja on the bench and already regretting it? The only real options i could bench are dennis or jota

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

      I’m playing him and have benched Laporte which could easily bite me in the bum

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

        im kind of hoping foden misses the match so he comes on for me. Could see him scoring against brentford

  9. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Ramsdale to Fabianski worth a -4?

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah long term although I think Pickford is better.

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

      i think best case scenario is westham getting one cleansheet so dont really think it is worth.

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

      Cheers, yeh it might be better if I want a 3rd WHU player in addition to Bowen & Johnson to go for Antonio.

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

    What time are price changes in the UK?

    1. 420king
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      2:30

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

        1. 420king
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          I apologize. The person above me is correct. 1:30 UK time

          1. 420king
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            below*

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

      1:30

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Oh. So which is it?

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

          It's 1:30

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

      1.30

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

    Who to sell to get Bowen ?
    A- Martinelli
    B- Foden depend on Covid Rumors

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

  12. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Happy New Year all. Is Ronaldo + Davis -> Antonio + DCL(-4) good moves? Saka would be starting if not

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

      Happy New Year!

      We have strongly disagreed in the past. Hope we can forget that now. I would do that transfer, I am getting both as you can see below.

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yup

      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        And happy new year

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

    Alright - all done I think. Took a -4 to get here.

    DDG
    TAA, Cancelo, Reguillon, Johnson
    Foden, Jota, Bowen (c)
    Ronaldo (vc), Antonio, Watkins

    Foster, Gundogan, Martinelli, Alonso
    1.9itb.

    None of the other dgw players excite me. Am expecting Foden to miss and Gundo come in. Good luck to all! Especially me!

  14. MessiPlus10
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Gallagher and Bachman to Bowen & Fabianski for -4?
    Yes
    No

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

      1. MessiPlus10
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks!

  15. KieranKA
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    (A) Mount to Bowen, James to Coufal
    (B) Mount to Bowen, Salah to Son
    (C) Mount to Bowen, Salah to Son, James to Coufal (-4)

    1. 420king
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A or C

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

    Sorry for repost and spamming once again. I never do this, but this situation is exceptional. I hope I am forgiven. 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. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Maddison/Raphinha and Gray

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

        Maddison + Gray sounds good, thx!

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

        By the way, I am planning to start to calculate expected points on larger scale, at least for near future games. I don't suggest using them alone on your site, but if there are more sources to use, don't forget me.

    2. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      God I can’t figure it out. I decided to FH22 to avoid trying to make it work.

      Sorry I can’t help but hope you figure out a good path forward.

    3. KieranKA
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Foden to Raphinha is a good move.

    4. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      How about Foden & Luiz to Maddison & Marti & both should double next week

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

        Martinelli dgw won't be best imo, not certain it's gona happen either, I think I read that somewhere.

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

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

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

    Thoughts on this “mini wildcard”?
    2FT so -8
    James to Keane
    Salah to Son
    Bilva to Bowen
    ESR to Gray

    Guess as I’m typing it out it does create a benching headache

    DDG
    Trent Cancelo James
    Salah Jota Foden Bilva
    Antonio Watkins Dennis
    Steer White Livra ESR

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Doing the exact same moves, just unsure about Dawson or Keane

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

        Don’t trust west ham defence, nor do I want triple hammers plus Everton possibility of doubles in 21/22

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

      ESR to Gray and Salah to Son are avoidable if you’re wary of hits

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

        Tricky one
        Gray is really for the doubles but also over the next 6/7 weeks they have good fixtures whereas Arsenal are mixed plus have blanks.

        I’m FH in 22 so if I don’t sell Salah now more than likely just holding him thru. Prefer Spurs fixtures and Watford the only team to not keep cs this season!

    3. The Movement
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Bare in mind other teams will have DGW soon also. Everton on paper look good, but they have been real s**t this year. If you are keeping for a few games it’s worth it, if you’re going to minus points to get them out again probably not

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

      Not sure if benching headache pertains in Covid Times

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

        Touche

  19. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling or KDB on a wildcard?

    1. The Movement
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      KDB

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

      Price no issue? Probably KDB then cuz he'll rotate less

    3. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      KDB for me

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

      KdB

    5. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks guys, thats the way I was leaning.

  20. The Movement
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Happy New Year Guys!

    Captain who?

    A) Antonio
    B) Bowen

    Thanks

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

      I’m doing Bowen. Can easily see either being the right choice.

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

      safer choice is bowen

    3. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Probably B but could go either way. Extra points for midfielder

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

      B

  21. JoeSoap
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    A. Do James/Foden>Diop/Son tonight (-4)
    B. Be cautious until tomorrow & do Johnston instead.

    1. The Movement
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Wait unless the £0.1 is really gonna cause an issue, just remember the Watkins move a couple game weeks back, then 5 mins before deadline, game postponed

      1. JoeSoap
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. Would probably be more annoyed if that happened again. Just worried about Johnston game time.

  22. Hits from the Bong
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    A. James to Johnson (-4)
    B. James+Broja to Johnson+DCL (-8)
    C. Save

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo Reguilon
    Son Foden Bowen Gray
    Ronaldo Antonio Broja

    Steele Jota James* Manquillo*

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

    I don't want to triple up on west ham, which please?

    A. DCL & west ham defender
    B. Antonio & Keane

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

      B

    2. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      Antonio and Johnson for me is the best option, but for your preference, I'd go B.

      1. The Movement
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        East Antonio for you then

  24. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    DDG (Bach)
    Alonso Cancelo TAA (Livra, Amartey)
    Silva Foden Son Jota Bowen
    Antonio Watkins (Broja)

    No free transfers left, would you play free hit or take a hit?

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A hit

      1. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        To get Toney, Couafal or another one?

        1. Hits from the Bong
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Hmm not sure Toney is worth a hit. Alonso to Coufal possibly. I'd wait on Foden news, one of him or Silva to Gray may work out

          1. Gooner97
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            I was thinking about selling Alonso to Reguilon, but not sure on Coufal on the long term

  25. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    ESR/Martinelli > Gray -4?

    A. Yup
    B. Hold

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Do it

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

    I’m looking for a defender with minimum 2 postponed games for my bench, would you go on:

    A) Lamptey
    B) Coady
    C) Thomas
    D) other? max 5.0

    Current defense:
    TAA / Cancelo / Cash / Lowton / ?

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

      I like Cucuella

  27. Bod
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Triple captain Bowen, too risky?

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

      I like the idea, even if risky.

    2. gawa11
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Same risk as any other player. Kane tc last season got me a total of 3 points in a dgw

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

      Could work out. I'm too scared to go for anyone other than Salah myself 😛

      1. It’s A Joke
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        This

  28. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Current WC draft…. Any advice welcomed!!!

    Pickford
    TAA Cancelo Dawson
    Bowen Son Raphinha Gray
    Kane Antonio Toney
    Subs- Sanchez Jota Emerson R, Coady

    1.4 in the bank… that means I can to Toney to DCL and have 0.1 spare, that’s the final decision I need to make,

    Cheers everyone!!

    1. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Good. Do you have a plan to get Salah in later?

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers mate, yeah Kane will make way and one of Bowen or Raphinha or Gray when he’s back from Africa cup

        1. It’s A Joke
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          You FH for DGW22?

          1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Probably not Mate I’ve used my first FH so might save it and use BB next week but undecided yet

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

      Nice team, I would go on DCL instead of Toney even if a bit risky.

      I prefer Cash then Emerson but it’s quite the same.

      For long termI think Dennis is essential / bargain and need to replace Antonio or DCL after this GW.

      1. It’s A Joke
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Personally I’m going to do Antonio & Tmiskas to King & Robertson after tomorrow

        1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Good moves mate!! I’ve actually got a Robertson draft which I haven’t ruled out yet still may include him in

      2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers mate!! Yeah Dennis is one the radar, if I went Toney this week my plan would be to move him to Dennis next week, and I would use the extra 1.4 somewhere this week

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

        Or Dennis to Kane if you want to keep Son when Salah is back

        1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          That will be a back up plan, I think I’d need Dennis in next week probably

      4. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers mate!! Yeah Cash a great option too, might have a bit more of a think about him actually, yeah Dennis will
        Come in next week for sure one way or another

  29. Better luck next year
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Smith Rowe + A. Armstrong > Bowen (C) + DCL for free good moves?

    1. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      DCL is a risk but could pay off. Do you have Antonio?

      1. Better luck next year
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. Yes got Tony

  30. balint84
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    bench King or Dalot?

    1. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Dalot

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

      Dalot for sure, King is on pen and Watford attack is quite good