871
Fixtures January 6

Double Gameweek 22 confirmed for eight teams

871 Comments
Share

The revised fixture list for Double Gameweek 22 was announced by the Premier League on Thursday morning, with eight top-flight sides playing twice.

Brentford, Brighton and Hove Albion, Burnley, Chelsea, Leicester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Watford are the clubs who have two fixtures in the upcoming Gameweek.

There is a caveat: this proposed schedule is subject to change should any FA Cup third-round matches involving these teams or their second Double Gameweek 22 opponents be postponed this weekend. In the event of that happening, the outstanding cup ties would be played in this free midweek instead.

GAMEWEEK 22 DOUBLES

  • Brentford: Liverpool (a), Man Utd (h)
  • Brighton: Crystal Palace (h), Chelsea (h)
  • Burnley: Leicester (h), Watford (h)
  • Chelsea: Manchester City (a), Brighton (a)
  • Leicester: Burnley (a), Spurs (h)
  • Man Utd: Aston Villa (a), Brentford (a)
  • Spurs: Arsenal (h), Leicester (a)
  • Watford: Newcastle (a), Burnley (a)

There is a real mixed bag of ‘doubles’ here, with Brentford’s two games unappealing and Chelsea and Spurs having far from straightforward tests.

The best pairings are arguably those of Watford and Burnley, although which players from these two clubs beyond Emmanuel Dennis (£6.1m) and/or Joshua King (£5.8m) represent attractive targets is another question.

Liverpool, West Ham United and even Everton, whose players some of us would have loaded up on ahead of Double Gameweek 21, have very decent ‘single’ Gameweeks, meanwhile, so as ever a balancing act would seem to be the way to go.

DATES AND TIMES OF THE ADDITIONAL FIXTURES

Tuesday 18 January

19:30 Burnley v Watford
20:00 Brighton v Chelsea

Wednesday 19 January

19:30 Leicester v Spurs
20:00 Brentford v Man Utd

POLLS

871 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Madders (C) vs Dennis (C) for me, then. WC21 BB22 is largely unaffected by the news. Coufal to Robbo is still locked in, but now DCL to Ronaldo (-4) is on the cards

    Sa Pickford
    TAA Cancelo Royal Coufal Ait-Nouri
    Son Jota (C)Maddison Bowen Gray
    DCL Antonio (VC)Dennis

    Still waiting for 30 minutes pre-deadline

    Open Controls
    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      U wanna remove DCL against Norwich for a hit?

      Open Controls
      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        On the cards. Will monitor both and their opponents

        Nowhere near locked in

        Open Controls
    2. Stamford B
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Think I’ll go Denis (c) over Kane or Son

      Open Controls
      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I like his fixtures

        Maddison's form is hard for me to ignore, though. He and Jose Sa have been unreal

        Open Controls
    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      You got quite unlucky with the double announcements imo. I wouldn't BB that lot. Having a DGW goalie is usually one of the things I shoot for. Plus at least some decent fixtures.

      You're looking at a BB of Sa, Ait-Nouri, Cancelo, Gray

      That's only okay.

      Open Controls
      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I like their fixtures enough to BB. 15 DGWers with good fixtures will be tough this season, except maybe DGW36:

        https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/24598532

        The only player in my entire 15-man squad with a bad fixture in GW22 is Cancelo, and Cancelo is a perma-starter. I was prepared for this on the WC

        Open Controls
  2. dbeck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    meh, feeling deflated from the doubles.

    Might just do Foden and Antonio to Denis and Son and keep the FH chip

    Doublers would be DDG, Regi, King, Dennis, Ronaldo, Son, Alonso
    SGW'ers: Trent, Bowen, Jota, Cancelo

    Open Controls
    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yea,I wouldnt FH for that rubbish DGW

      Open Controls
  3. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ddg foster
    Cancelo trent reguilon livra cash
    Son foden jota maddison bowen
    Watkins ronaldo davis

    1.5 itb 1ft

    Watkins to watford forward?

    Open Controls
    1. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      i initially like Watkin and Davis to King and Dennis for a hit

      Open Controls
      1. dshv
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        But watkins will have doubles in the future?

        Open Controls
        1. Ze_Austin
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Rumours of leaving the club

          Nothing's confirmed yet though

          Open Controls
        2. dbeck
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          its not like you dont get transfers to get people back?

          Open Controls
          1. dshv
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            You are opinion is good to bring two eatford forwards for a hit..

            Foden jota or bowen ??

            Open Controls
  4. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Have 5 dgw players currently. Get 2 more with a hit or play FH?

    LLORIS
    Taa cancelo ALONSO
    SON Jota Bowen Bernardo
    RONALDO KING Antonio

    Foster gray Johnson tierney

    Open Controls
    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Just do Bernado to Madders

      Open Controls
  5. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Which defenders are people looking at for the DGW? I´m on DDG and Reguilon atm., so not really keen on double up on United or Spurs

    Open Controls
    1. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      If on FH, I'd still have a chels def then look at a Burnley or Brighton defender for the last spot

      Open Controls
  6. ronty
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Brentford: Liverpool (a), Man Utd (h) -- That's a no go
    Brighton: Crystal Palace (h), Chelsea (h) -- Trossard, Maupay, Lamptey might be a stretch as they probably will concede both matches)
    Burnley: Leicester (h), Watford (h) -- Wood, Lowton (might be a stretch as they probably will concede both matches)
    Chelsea: Manchester City (a), Brighton (a) -- Havertz, Mount, Lukaku, Alonso (might be a stretch as they probably will concede both matches)
    Leicester: Burnley (a), Spurs (h) -- Maddison, Thomas (might be a stretch as they probably will concede both matches)
    Man Utd: Aston Villa (a), Brentford (a) -- CR7, DDG (might be a stretch as they probably will concede both matches)
    Spurs: Arsenal (h), Leicester (a) -- Son,Kane, Regi/Royal (might be a stretch as they probably will concede both matches)
    Watford: Newcastle (a), Burnley (a) -- King, Dennis, Foster/Bachmann (might be a stretch as they probably will concede both matches)

    In all, don't see a FH being viable for a pretty meh DGW. 6/7 DGWers with hits better off as SGW players look in form and with better fixtures.

    Open Controls
    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Time to get bench boost out the way?

      Open Controls
      1. ronty
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Think BB is the worst chip right now tbh. Last thing you need is your BB players to not play at all as they return positive LFT/PCR or have a last-minute postponed match.

        Open Controls
    2. Will Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      So you don't see many clean sheets then! 🙂

      Broadly agree with a lot of your summary but it would take me a -12 even to get 6 DGW players....

      Open Controls
    3. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      This is a pretty rubbish DGW, I'm not going out of my way to accommodate it.

      Open Controls
      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Same. I'm more than happy about that.

        Open Controls
  7. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    This still a BB right?
    Thanks

    Sanchez Pickford
    Trent Cancelo Dalot Veltman Davies
    Son Raphinha Gray Jota Bowen
    Kane Antonio DCL

    Open Controls
    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah,I would do it
      who are you capping

      Open Controls
    2. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Absolutely

      Open Controls
  8. Lucky Z
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez**
    Reguilon** | TAA | Cancelo
    Son** | Jota | Bowen | Foden | Gray
    Ronaldo** | Antonio

    Martinez | Dalot** | White | Locadia

    Guys would you just do Dalot + Locadia => Lowton + King -4 and bench Gray and Cancelo?

    0.1 short of Locadia => King

    Open Controls
    1. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      yep looks good, maybe bench foden

      Open Controls
  9. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    The big decision for me is Mount or Maddison?

    Open Controls
    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Madders

      Open Controls
      1. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        cheers

        Open Controls
    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Mount blanks 3 times after this. Maddison easy.

      Open Controls
      1. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        cheers

        Open Controls
    3. Jarnathan
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Or Dennis?

      Open Controls
  10. onceuponatyne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    So, I was all prepared for a FH, but with:

    De Gea*
    Dier* Lamptey* TAA Cancelo
    Son* Maddison* Jota Bowen
    Ronaldo* Dennis*

    Bachmann* Keane Watkins Soucek

    I think I'm happy. Not even sure where I'd change one of them TBH.

    Open Controls
    1. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yep, you look well set

      Open Controls
      1. onceuponatyne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        More luck than judgement - thought there'd be a few different DGW to be honest.

        Open Controls
    2. CrouchDown
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      yep you got very lucky there

      Open Controls
  11. Tic Tacs
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I don't have Jota, so is it worth sticking with my plan to bring him in now or go with a Leicester mid for the double (Maddison or Tielemans)?

    Open Controls
    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I would go with Maddison

      Open Controls
  12. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Very disappointing DGW for y team. Thought Villa would have a DGW, so got two Villa players and having sold Rüdiger. This is not going to plan

    Open Controls
    1. Jarnathan
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      It's not all bad, Villa have great fixtures still

      Open Controls
  13. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Keep Foden or Martinelli?

    I'm gonna ditch one for Maddison this week most likely.

    Open Controls
    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Keep martinelli for me.

      Open Controls
    2. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      In the same conondrum, leaning towards ditching Martinelli

      Open Controls
    3. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Foden has good fixtures with no blanks ahead (Covid permitting)

      I'd ditch Martinelli due to the upcoming blanks

      Open Controls
  14. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Is James coming back anytime soon or should I get rid?

    Open Controls
    1. onceuponatyne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      He's out for a while.

      Open Controls
    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Think he'll be out until after the CWC.

      Open Controls
  15. SuperDan
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Bilva or Foden out for Son?

    Open Controls
    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      If foden is fit ,Bilva

      Open Controls
  16. circusmonkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I can't be the first to notice this in the media this morning - relating to mental health of FF players.

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-59881432

    Open Controls
    1. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2021/07/06/fantasy-football-managers-asked-to-participate-in-mental-health-study/

      Open Controls
    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I think we discussed it when the survey was doing the rounds. I filled it in saying I had no mental health issues, but mentioned that the nature of the questions seemed very biased, trying to tip you towards admitting some issues.

      Open Controls
      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I've done mental health surveys. The questions have to be framed that way, or people will automatically say "No", as denial is so popular and ingrained in most of us that it's the first response

        If the answer is truly no, you will still say it regardless of question framing

        For instance, no matter how I ask you if FPL affects your sleep, you will still say no if it doesn't. If you're in denial, the phrasing of the question will force you to go beyond that denial

        Anonymity also helps pierce through denial, as you know the person reading your answers won't know who you are, so it becomes a very candid diary to finally face and identify those masked issues, at least for a few minutes

        Open Controls
        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          That's fair enough. I defer to your experience.

          Open Controls
    3. Will Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      There was some good discussion around this in the comments on the previous article....

      Open Controls
    4. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah. Though I think trying to equate FPL to mental health isn’t right, and cheapens those who are suffering or have suffered with a mental health condition.

      I get that FPL is a huge hobby for lots of us and a big part of peoples lives for some. But seriously, the two shouldn’t be tied in together. FPL is a game, for fun. Mental health for some, is endless suffering.

      Open Controls
  17. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Would u BB this?

    Sanchez Pickford
    TAA Robertson Reguilon Davies Cancelo
    Bowen Son Jota Sterling Gray
    DCL Antonio Dennis

    Open Controls
    1. dshv
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yea

      Open Controls
  18. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    The DGW news suits me - it means I don't need to take any extra fixtures into account. Hopefully I can make a strategic transfer this week, rather than the constant firefighting.

    Open Controls
  19. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Is it possible for other teams to be added for dgw22

    Open Controls
    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      NO,

      Open Controls
  20. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    1FT, 0.3 ITB, thoughts?

    DDG - Bachmann

    TAA - Cancelo - Dawson - White - Livramento

    Son - Jota - Gundogan - Bowen - Raphinha

    Ronaldo - Antonio - Broja

    Gundogan to Madison and Broja to King?

    Open Controls
    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yes,nice moves

      Open Controls
  21. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ooh when did this happen?

    Open Controls
    1. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Less than an hour ago!

      Open Controls
  22. Well you know, Triffic
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    All a bit of an anti-climax

    Open Controls
  23. Zenith UK
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Why is everyone jumping on Maddison?

    His "form" has come against Watford, Southampton, Newcastle and well the madness that was the nine goal game against City, granted. We've not even seen him start against Everton yet (he's flagged) in GW21 and whilst Burnley might be at the bottom of the table it's worth noting that they're Joint 8th for least goals conceded and Spurs are Joint 5th for least goals conceded. Furthermore all of Leicester's strikers are currently out injured/international duty.

    Open Controls
    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Compared to other DGW mids he's stellar.

      His recent form includes multiple double digit hauls. Very few other options with a double this week have that ceiling. Burnley are also a weak team. He's a clear pick this week.

      Open Controls
      1. Jarnathan
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Is he a better pick than Dennis?

        Open Controls
        1. Zenith UK
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Different positions

          Open Controls
  24. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Lots of negative comments towards the dgw announcement.
    I for one, like the fixtures and the opportunity it creates

    How are you assessing whether FH would be a success or played in the first place?

    I have 3 dgw players and 1FT, so if using FH would you assess the points potential before and after using the chip or compare it to the average for other teams?

    Guessing average would be around 6-7 dgw without hits…

    Open Controls
    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I think there’s negative comments because the fixtures are so crap.

      Open Controls
      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Still creates opportunity imo

        Open Controls
      2. Will Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Agreed, but first glance at my team shows me I only have 2 DGW players and that 8 of my SGW players have (arguably) 'bad' fixtures (or no fixture in the case of Salah)

        Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, Saka (TOT away)
        Cancelo, Dias (CHE home)
        Broja (WOL away)
        Watkins (MUN home)
        Salah (No fixture)

        Think FH must at least be worth considering.... But I won't look in depth until next week.

        Open Controls
        1. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I sold Salah for son but not too dissimilar to your team and think FH would be most advantageous

          Open Controls
          1. Will Kane
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah I must admit my initial reaction was fairly positive about playing my FH but will (of course) give it some thought

            Open Controls
    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Average for DGWs without hits will be much lower than 6-7. Probably closer to 3 or 4. But I imagine it'll be around 6ish DGW picks for most players in the top 100K accounting for FHs and the like.

      Open Controls
      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        So let’s say the avg is 5-6 post hits. Using FH you’d probably aim for 8-9 so I guess it depends if you go with the popular picks and only have a couple differentials which you could just get using hits or go a bit more out there, Hail Mary style and choose players with potential that you wouldn’t normally select without a FH. Let the mind games (properly) begin.

        I’m yet to own Ronaldo this season and would love to somehow avoid this week on FH!

        Open Controls
  25. Simon69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Underwhelming DGW but I'm currently on 4 players with doubles - Worth using first FH chip here? £4.3m ITB

    De Gea*

    Dier*, TAA, Johnson

    Jota, Saka, Bowen, Gallagher

    CR7*, King*, Antonio

    Subs: McGovern, Guehi, Cancelo, Foden

    Open Controls
    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Gallagher to Son,no need for hits

      Open Controls
      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers.

        Open Controls
  26. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Emerson royal or Reguillon (to replace James) ?

    Open Controls
    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Reggy
      Royal cant cross

      Open Controls
      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        But points and bonuses recently point towards Royal?

        Open Controls
    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Bought Royal last week and happy. He'll get lots of bonus and more minutes. Sooner or later those crosses will find their target.

      Open Controls
  27. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Leicester has no strikers
    Ouch.

    Open Controls
  28. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Only 3 DGW players for me. First thinking is FH with 9DGW players +Jota TAA the way to go (and cheap DGW's on bench).

    Open Controls
    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      How does the team look

      Open Controls
      1. Iceball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        DDG* Foster
        TAA Cancelo Alonso* Dawson Livramento
        Son* Jota Foden Gray Bowen
        Antonio Lacazette DCL

        Open Controls
  29. Sterling Archer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Presumably future DGW's will feature less teams and will be easier to adapt too.

    with only 3 DGW and 3 city, i think this is a good chance for a FH

    Open Controls
  30. grennans2
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    This worth a bench boost?

    De Gea
    Alonso - TAA - Cancelo
    Maddison - Bowen - Jota - Son
    Ronaldo (c) - King - Dennis (v)

    Ramsdale - Gray - Tierney - Coufal

    Open Controls

You need to be logged in to post a comment.