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

    a) James > Coufal (-4)
    b) James > Keane (-4)
    c) Play King (TOT)

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

      1. Bolt Vanderhuge
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        B

        or go Johnson if you don’t want those defenders long term

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

      C

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

      A, but maybe Dawson/Johnson over Coufal

  2. 1966 was a great year for E…
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who would you sell to buy Bowen?

    A) Martinelli (decent form, bad fixtures and 2 blanks coming up [but doubles on the horizon], possible rotation risk)
    B) B Silva (poor form, OK fixtures, no blanks, no doubles, seems to play pretty much every game)

    I save 2.1m if I sell B Silva - I don't need that money right now but it would come in handy later. I'm FHing GW22.

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

      If FH22 then assess who you want more from gw23 onwards…
      I sold Bilva for Bowen and own ESR

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B - hit steak is over and stats aren't great

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Hot*

    3. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Kinda depends on your squad, if you can afford to bench Martinelli then just keep him

    4. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      If you have another City mid, then probably bin Bilva, but I also think Martinelli was a bit of a blow in and wouldn’t expect much over the next few weeks from him.

      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers, lads. I like Martinelli at his price, and when he's fit he's done well. No other City mids, and I'd want one from GW23.

        Tricky one, I'll leave it til the morning and hope I don't oversleep.

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

    Pickford or Fabianski ?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Neither

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Pickford

  4. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is Bilva >> Gray worth -4 (have Foden) ?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

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

    A)Pickford Coufal
    B) Fab Keane

    Ramsdale
    TAA Rudiger James* Cancelo
    Son Bernardo Gray Bowen
    Antonio Watkins

    Steer Livra, Saka, Scarlett

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      If I had to pick 1 then A

  6. No Kane No Gain
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    If you could get any 1 WH defender for this GWK, and price doesn’t matter, who you picking?!

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

      Coufal

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Dawson

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

      Coufal

    4. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Helpful as ever. Split answers looool

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

      Dawson

    6. marcos11
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Coufal

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

      I’m going Dawson I think.

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

      Coufal

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

    Ben Johnson... do we think he starts both games?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I'm not risking it with Masuaku about. Have found the funds for Coufal.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        It meant dropping Bowen for Benrahma.

      2. Scratch
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I'm looking for a 4th/5th defender to replace James on a hit.. Johnson could be a shout

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes I think he does

  8. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    RMWCT
    BB next week, Foster is expected back and I’ve enough money to replace Johnson with Duffy. Thanks!

    Sanchez
    Cancelo Trent Johnson
    Bowen Son Raph Gray
    DCL Kane Antonio

    Foster,Jota,Reguilon,Dalot

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

    Coufal or Johnson?

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

      I went Johnson. Others went Coufal, Diop…no one knows.

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

      Coufal

    3. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Coufal but would go Dawson if you can afford him

    4. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Coufal

    5. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Coufal

  10. The Mighty Hippo
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I'd really appreciate your help with my FT option for this week (I'll probably FH in gw22 depending on fixtures)

    DDG
    James** TAA Cancelo
    KDB (vc) Bowen (c) Mount Jota Foden
    Antonio Watkins
    ------
    Ramsdale Alonso Tierney Scarlett

    A) James > Dawson
    B) James > Coufal
    C) James > Keane
    D) something else

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Prefer dawson

  11. I Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    What's with all the FH 22 talk? Won't the vast majority of teams have a double that week anyway?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      It's a backup plan if teams aren't setup for DGW22. Not the majority of teams are likely to double. Go check Crellins predictions

    2. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I initially had this stance, was even considering a GW22 BB at one point. But West Ham doubling in GW21 instead of 22 is a big blow. To add to that, Chelsea are predicted to have mci+ARS and Arsenal have tot+che, and Man City dont even double. For me thats currently 9 players who either dont have doubles or have unideal fixtures.

      I think that justifies using a FH, especially since I havent used my first one yet. (Being able to keep City players for their great run from GW23 is a bonus too)

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

        This is me too.
        Not 100% locked on FH22 but the fixtures for most of my team aren’t great - and I wanted to attack gw21 rather than hedge on both.

    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      We've got two FHs, it's a going to be a big double, why not tailor your team perfectly?

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

        There are likely to be many more double gameweeks later down the line, when your 11 will likely all have doubles anyway I dont see the point of FH

        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          There'll probably be 2 more big DGWs, you'll want to use BB for one of them, and the other DGWs might be dotted around a bit.

          If your team is set up nicely already then don't use FH, but otherwise I don't see why not.

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

          It’s a good time if you own multiple city players and Liverpool could request for the Leeds to be scheduled at another time due to afcon. In that case, it allows to mix things up and keep the players you want

  12. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    WC

    Pickford (Sanchez)
    Coufal - TAA - Cancelo (Tarkowski, D.Sanchez)
    Gray - JWP - Benrahma - Son (Jota)
    DCL - Kane - Antonio

    Anyone I've overlooked?

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

      Benrahma leaving for Afcon after tomorrow

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        You're a star, thanks!

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

      Bowen over Benrahma all day long

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

    Took earlier advice
    Currently
    DeG
    Trent Cancelo Reguilon (Dalot Davies)
    Right 2 on bench? & correct order?
    Thanks

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

      Yes, bench Dalot and Davies

  14. upforgrabs
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    A) DCL + Dawson
    or
    B) Son + Coufal

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      B

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

      B safer

  15. 420king
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    DDG
    TAA - Cancelo - Keane* - Johnson*
    Son - Bernardo - Bowen*
    Watkins - Eduard - Antonio*
    (Foden? - Targett - Brownill)
    0FT - 5.7m ITB

    Any of the city mids out for a hit for Gray? Which?

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

      I wouldn't. Not trusting Gray/Everton

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes for Bernardo

  16. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Sanchez
    Cancelo - Keane* - Livramento
    Salah - Jota - Bowen* - Gray*
    Ronaldo - Antonio* - Watkins

    0.4m ITB

    Anything worth another hit? Currently on -4pts

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Do you have a transfer in mind that may be considered for a hit

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

        Maybe White to Coufal or Henry?

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

          And bench Livramento, who is flagged

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Bench is

      Ramsdale - Lowton - ESR - White

  17. Weilong7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    happy new year all..
    watkins and gallagher to antonio and benrahma for -4? prefer bowen but not enough $$$

    ddg
    taa cancelo dias rudi
    salah gallagher* jota martinelli
    watkins cr7

    foster williams brownhill* davis

    thanks

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

      Not Benrahma (Afcon). Soucek?

      1. Weilong7
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        oh benrahma is going for afcon? thanks for the info! might go gray instead in this case or go WH defence maybe.. if not save the hit

  18. ScoutHelp
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    A. Minus 4, to start Gray
    B. No Hit, and start Broja or Dias

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

      B Broja

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

        Cheers. Roll transfer for Broja or use free transfer for West Ham defender

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

          I'm a bit slow (late & drink) so I'm confused. If the WH defender means Broja is on bench I wouldn't but I'm a big Broja fan. I think he'll play and either assist/score this week

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

            Here goes. I have 1FT

            Sanchez (Ramsdale)
            Trent Cancelo Dias (James Tierney)
            Salah Jota Foden Bowen (Luiz)
            Watkins Antonio Broja

            The West Ham defender would replace James and start over Dias and Broja. But I do really like Broja this week.

            Appreciate the help!

  19. A Betting Man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    -8 James, Saka, Davis > Coufal, Gray, Antonio?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes James and Davis are injured and on loan respectively

  20. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Bernardo -> Gray for a hit?

    Thank you!

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

      No

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

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

    BSilva to Benrahma for -4 hit = CRAZY?
    Or just play BSilva ?

    Happy New Year to all ☺️

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

      Is Benrahma off to AFCON maybe

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes when Benrahma is away to AFCON

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

      Instead of Benrahma, Gray

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

    Ramsdale James and Foden to Pickford Coufal and Gray (-4) ?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Rudiger James* Cancelo
    Son Bernardo Foden Bowen
    Antonio Watkins

    Steer Livra, Saka, Scarlett

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

    Foden or Bernardo to Gray?

    Unfortunately I have to decide now, donr have time to wait for Foden news if any

  24. tabby98
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    What to do here guys?

    DDG, Sanchez
    TAA, Cancelo, James*, Reguilon, Tierney
    Salah, Son, Bowen, Jota, Brownhill*
    Broja, Antonio, King

    1FT
    £0.1m ITB

    James —> Coufal?

  25. Lightning Bolt
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Very tempted to bring in gray for a hit, but is he covid free?

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

      He was seen in the training pictures posted by Everton on Dec 30.

  26. BlzE_94
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Have I benched the right players? (£1.6 itb)

    de Gea
    TAA Cancelo Coufal
    Son Bernado Jota Bowen
    Ronaldo Antonio Dennis

    Steele Reguilon ESR Livramento

  27. Atwood
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Would you rather get rid of Salah or Saka this gameweek?

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

      Saka. If you still have Salah give him one last go before afcon

  28. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    would you keep taa or cancelo on fh? cheers

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

      That's the dilemma. I was looking for help with that choice earlier. If it's a free hit maybe neither though

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

        I think Chelsea are slightly more likely to score than Arsenal so Cancelo

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          cheers

      2. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        you fh as well?

  29. tabby98
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    What to do here guys?

    DDG, Sanchez
    TAA, Cancelo, James*, Reguilon, Tierney
    Salah, Son, Bowen, Jota, Brownhill*
    Broja, Antonio, King

    1FT
    £0.1m ITB

    James —> Coufal??

  30. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo Alonso
    Jota Son Bilva Foden Bowen
    Ronaldo King

    Foster Livramento James Davis

    1FT, 0.0itb

    Plan to FH22 but for DGW21 what’s the best option (Bowen only current DGWer):

    1. Bilva King >> Gray Antonio (-4) [play Alonso or Livramento]

    2. James Bilva King >> Dawson Gray Antonio (-8)

    3. James Foden Davis >> Dawson Gray Antonio (-8)

    4. James Bilva Davis >> Johnson Gray Antonio (-8)

    Thanks