Scout Squad

The Scout Squad’s best FPL players for Double Gameweek 22

The best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards for Double Gameweek 22 are discussed as the Scout Squad returns after its winter break.

For those new to this feature, it’s a weekly piece that always takes the form of a ‘Free Hit’-type selection for the upcoming Gameweek.

Fantasy Football Scout contributors Az, Sam, Neale and Tom each propose an 18-man long-list of Fantasy players, explaining their notable inclusions and omissions in the article below.

The Scout Squad also serves as a precursor to the Scout Picks, as the players listed will then be narrowed down to a squad of 15 (with the starting XI not exceeding a total cost of £83.0m) for final our weekly selection ahead of Friday’s deadline.

Each writer must meet the following requirements:

  • At least one goalkeeper costing £5.0m or less
  • At least one sub-£5.0m defender
  • At least one midfielder listed at £6.5m or below
  • At least one forward priced at £7.0m or lower
  • No more than three players from the same club

SCOUT SQUAD’S PICKS OF THE BEST FPL PLAYERS FOR DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 22

 

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

    Ok, so here goes:

    Son>Maddison, Antonio>Dennis, DCL>Ronaldo(c) for a -8?

    1. syke63
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Your two forwards are playing Leeds and Norwich so a no from me.

    2. AD105
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn’t be looking to get rid of DCL against Norwich then with his fixtures after that

    3. More Cowbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah I probably would. I’d much rather spend some points and get some dgw players in and enjoy the ride rather than anti-support the players you’re considering bringing in

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

        Thank you, sir!

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Probably yes.

    5. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Just Son and DCL to Maddison and Dennis.

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

        Cheers, I just don’t feel comfortable without a captain though

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

          Why not captain Dennis? Best fixtures out the lot

    6. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Just Maddison, if the doubles come through. If not, Raphinha

      Do not sell Everton attackers for a while. They're attacking well again, with almost everyone fit and firing

      Antonio to Watkins/Ings for GW23, for free. Then use the funds for Salah back for free in GW24

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

        You are reacting to a bad beat by selling good players who didn't haul exactly when you wanted them to

        The only fire sale here is the injured Son

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

          Cheers, I plan on bringing DCL back when the doubles hit

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

            Norwich easily could have conceded 6 tonight

            Stop thinking of assets in terms of number of fixtures, but rather quality of fixtures

            What do you think DCL can get against this version of Norwich? Why did you get DCL on a wildcard?

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

              ...and if DCL's pen had gone in, would you be here right now, considering this for a hit? The pen hit the bar on its way up. Keeper was nowhere near

              And he had other good chances in that match, including the one Gordon scored before it could get to his feet

              1. FPL_ UP_Down
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                2 years, 3 months ago

                Think People brought in DCL for DGW ! Missed penalty ( he didn’t look in the run up that he was going to score)
                Ended up with big 0 including me which cost me massively!

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

              I got him…..because I thought he was going to play twice this week, I admit it! FPL is a different beast this year and now I need a captain for this DGW…..I think Ronaldo is the best option

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

                The hit affects the impact of that move. Especially because of the hits it would take to return to Salah

                If you're convinced, fine

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

                  I’ve only taken 4 hits this year (-16), so this is definitely not something I’m taking lightly

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

                So do Antonio ➡ CR7 and downgrade Son a bit further. Maybe Lookman would work?

                You will regret it if you sell DCL I reckon. Personally I'd just move Son out and maybe take a look at Tarkowski for a single hit.

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

                  That would be my preference as well, Ruth! I’m 0.1 off Lookman & Ronaldo…..do you think DCL mega-hauls against Norwich?

            3. FPL_ UP_Down
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              And yes this week he could get easily 12 points !!

  2. AD105
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Salah/Son/Broja > Madders/Bowen/CR7 for a -8?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I would rather keep a hold of Salah. If not then the moves are fine

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

    A) Salah + Antonio -> Jota + Kane (-4). Good move?

    B) Son -> Maddison for another (-4) (and bench Gallagher or Bernardo). Good move?

  4. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    DDG
    ALONSO Cancelo Taa Coufal
    Jota Foden Bowen Gray
    KING Antonio
    (Foster Watkins Salah Livra)

    3 DGWERS, 1FT & both FHs left:

    a) Foden > Maddison
    b) Salah & Antonio > Maddison & Ronaldo (-4)
    c) Play FH and stock up on 8/9 DGWers

    1. evilfish
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      a out of those options

  5. evilfish
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Son > KDB or Sterling?

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No.

      1. evilfish
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        which?

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Neither.

          1. evilfish
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Thanks a lot for your input.

            1. GreennRed
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              That's my input for this GW. Wasn't trying to be funny, apologies. City don't have a DGW and have a decent Chelsea defence to contend with so I'd go with a doubler like Madisson or Moura, possibly Mount. Doubles aside it'd be Dé Bruyne, Sterling great form but Dé Bruyne more nailed, but neither for this DGW.

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Sterling, busting guts for his narcisist move.

      1. evilfish
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for answering my question instead of trying to be funny.

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I own Sterling and I will double with Kevin next g/w.
          I do try to be funny but it's a tough crowd here. 😆

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

      Id go KDB. Seems to be warming up and is a good way into City upcoming fixtures

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

    Who to bring in up until Salah returns:

    A. Maddison
    B. Moura
    C. Mount
    D. KDB

  7. syke63
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Watkins being benched or sold this week by some. I get the Kane, Ron, Watford love but do people not think he'll do well against Utd?

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Should do. I'm keeping him for a bit longer.

    2. Kane5
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I was going to move to Kane for a hit but think I am holding. Has a good draw coming up

  8. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Assuming Trent and Dennis fit, would you field this team or go with a Scout template FH?

    de Gea²
    Rüdiger² Trent Coady Cancelo
    Jota Bowen Gallagher
    Dennis² Antonio Watkins

    [Steele² Laporte Bernardo Son²*]
    £3.2M 0FT 2FH WC TC

    Already wasted early FT on Salah > Son, so would get back Salah after FH. Probably better than an injured Son.

    1. AD105
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Go with that

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

      I love the little 2’s by the DGW players. (I’m a simple man)

      With DDG Rudi and Dennis, it’s an ok team for this week. Would you Captain Dennis?
      I’m definitely very tempted to FH this week (have 2 of them), and I currently have Dennis, Regi Mount and Sanchez with DGW + 1FT.
      Think there’s value in Maddison, Kane, Ronaldo, Moura, Lamptey, Tarkowski et al, assuming no cancellations.

      1. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Late reply but yes Dennis(C) and DDG(VC) most likely as it stands.

  9. VaVaVoom14
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Kane or Ronaldo?

    1. Riverside Red
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Kane

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

      Kane. United are terrible atm and Kane always does well in north london derby plus Leicester's defence there for the taking

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

      I would say Ronaldo still takes it as the superior captain option

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

      Both poor but Ronaldo fixtures better and Spurs not looking great tonight

    5. SKENG
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Ronaldo (c)

  10. Goooo Rickie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Who scores more this GW?

    Gray
    OR
    Bruno -2

    1. Firmino
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Why -2?

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

      The "-2" argument works when one player has a BGW and/or the other is nailed

      Bruno isn't guaranteed to be nailed for both matches, and Gray's floor vs Norwich is far from 0 points

  11. Riverside Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Is Dalot likely to feature for Man U or will he be benched

    1. huwwilliams_
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      who knows, started on monday when rangnick fielded his best 11 so might be first choice again but until either rb gets a run of games its going to be up in the air

  12. C_G
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    please help!! should I FH? 1 FT, 1.7 ITB.

    Sanchez Steele

    White Rudi TAA Cancelo Livra

    Salah Jota Foden Bowen Gray

    Laca Antonio Dennis.

    only have one FH left. still have my WC.

    Wanna do Salah + Laca ---> Maddison + Kane/Ronaldo (-4)

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Don't use your only FH

    2. syke63
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      That hit will surely pay off this week. Will cost you a now -4 to get Salah back.

  13. grooveymatt65
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    hey guys this is my team:

    Ramsdale Elliot

    TAA Cancelo Alonso Livramento Johnson

    Salah Jota Son Bowen Brownhill

    DCL Antonio King

    1.8 itb 1ft

    what could I do from the below?

    1. Salah, Son and Antonio to Maddison, Moura/Mount and Ronaldo for -8

    2. Son and Antonio to Maddison and Ronaldo for -4 (bench Salah)

    3. Salah, Son and Ramsdale to Maddison, Mount and De Gea for -8

    4. Ramsdale, Son and Antonio to De Gea, Tielmans and Ronaldo for -8 (bench Salah)

    5. Other

    thanks 🙂

  14. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    With just 4 doublers (DDG, Royal, Kane, Dennis), would you FH?

    Rest of the team is
    TAA Cancelo
    Maddison Bowen Gray Jota
    Antonio

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

      No way

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

      definitely not, youve got the best dgw players, maddison has a dgw too so thats 5 players. Who else with a dgw do you feel you need to get in? fh will provide much greater value in a future gw imo

    3. syke63
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Maddison probably has a double too.

    4. The-Red-1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't do it to get Ronaldo and Moura?

    5. Mo Mane Mo Salah
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Nope

  15. MountainBeach
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on Salah to Maddison and Watkins to Ronaldo for a hit?

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

      Easy yes

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

        I should qualify that by stating that I assume you’re captaining Ron

      2. MountainBeach
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Apparently Watkins is having a DGW soon, so might get rid of Antonio instead.

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

      Salah to Maddison sure. Im holding Watkins.
      Not investing in ManU at the moment.

      1. fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        This

  16. VaVaVoom14
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Rank in order for this week:

    A) Trossard
    B) Greenwood
    C) Moura

    1. SKENG
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      C A B

      1. fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        This

  17. fish&chips
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Does anyone know how it's mathematically possible to outperform the top 10k average and still get a red arrow? I assume it means those around my rank also outperformed the 10k average but it's strange because I'm right on the edge of the 10k. Maybe loads of those ranked 10-20k outscored me I guess.

    Starting rank: 10,386
    Ending rank: 10,948
    GW points: 76
    10k average: 72.64

    1. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      By the way, do you like my unique approach to a subtle brag? 😀

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I don't get the subtle bit

        1. fish&chips
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Let me have my moment sheep. Will be plummeting down the ranks in no time in sure

          1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Do you need extra vinegar?

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      what was your safety score?

      1. fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        78, just wonder why it's so much higher than the 10k average

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Plenty of the old top 10K aren't there anymore.

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

          It's complicated, basically it's usually not enough to beat the top10k average even if you're in top10k. If the game was just those top10k managers and nobody else, getting the top10k avg should leave you basically where you are. But since there are thousands of managers below you who can overtake you, you need 2-3 points more or something to be immune against them. Hope that makes some sense

          1. Ragabolly
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            That's why the safety score was introduced as it's an exact calculation for each individual manager finding exactly the score that makes them immune against all attacks from both directions of the overall table.

            1. fish&chips
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Thanks Raga. I assumed it was something like that and was hoping you'd show up to give an explanation. Hope you had a good GW.

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

      I am in the region of 100k and in my mini league most of us got 85-90 GW points.

  18. SKENG
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    FH activated, how would you improve this with 0 in the bank?

    DDG (Gunnarsson)
    TAA Lamptey Reguilon (Mee Tsimikas)
    Bruno Lucas Trossard Jota (Sissoko)
    Ronaldo Kane Dennis

    Thinking Maddison in for Jota if Leicester game vs Burnley looks likely to go ahead.

    1. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yes maddison is a must I think. I might be tempted to drop Bruno for him over Jota though and upgrade your bench a bit

  19. AD105
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Which makes more sense for a -8?

    A) James/Son/Salah > Lamptey/Bowen/Madders
    B) Son/Salah/Broja > Bowen/Madders/Ronny

    Current team is

    De Gea (Foster)
    TAA Cancelo James (Livra, Duffy)
    Salah Son Jota Bernardo (Brownhill)
    Antonio Broja Dennis

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

      Wildcard

  20. FPL Alaska
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Which option to keep?

    A) Antonio
    B) Watkins

    1. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Watkins. Might have a double in 23 and better fixtures

      1. fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Caveat. I'm still annoyed after capping Antonio over bowen

  21. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    DDG
    Alonso TAA Cancelo
    Son Jota Bowen Bilva
    Ronaldo King Antonio

    Foster Gray Dawson Livramento

    1FT, 0.2itb

    Son >> Maddison, then is anything worth a [-4] hit ??

    1. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I think you're good to go

  22. RWB_1991
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Is Regulion injured?

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

      We don't know. Complete silence from Spurs about him

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

        I find it interesting that his fatigue from 9th January hadn't eased up by tonight. Maybe there's more weight to the "We preferred not to use him" part of the quote

        Thanks a lot for this

        1. Big_Andy_GAWA
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          He must have been on a big sesh/bender over Xmas/new year. Haha!

  23. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Despite the carnage of cancelled games, COVID etc there is the opportunity to rise up ranks. I have gone from 275K to 26K since week 15 and taken 32 points hit. So sorry yes I guess I am gloating as feeling good with that but just shows don’t be afraid to take hits.

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I don't like to see dogs taking hits.

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, absolutely and don't be sheepish to say it.
      Nature will always be nature and the fittest will survive and the weak will perish.

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Except the fit stupid people who will also perish.

  24. Hits from the Bong
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Any issues with this FH team?

    DDG
    Alonso Rudiger Reguilon
    Bruno Maddison Moura Bowen
    Ronaldo Kane Dennis

    (Bachman Tielemans Brownhill Tsimikas)

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

      Trent, Jota and Ait-Nouri over Rudiger, Bruno and Reguilon for me

      Not sure I'd take Kane's DGW fixtures without Son over DCL vs Norwich, but I know that sounds sacrilegious

      1. Hits from the Bong
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Only bothered about Trent really, think I'd still bench Jota for Tielemans, I may still bench Bowen for Tielemans. Just think there's more fun in the upside chasing for one week only, though could backfire obviously

  25. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    DDG or Josh King for the armband this GW? Hmmmm.

    1. yeahbuddy
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      King

  26. whitearselane
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hi, kane, madders, kovacic or king, madder, moura .

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

      Latter

  27. Totalfootball
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Play Duffy or Cancelo?

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Cancelo

  28. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Son Antonio > kane lookman -4?
    Any other suggestions for this team? 1ft, 0.1m itb. Thanks

    LLORIS
    Taa cancelo ALONSO
    SON Bernardo Jota Bowen
    RONALDO KING Antonio

    Foster gray Johnson tierney

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

    Been completely set on FH for 22 for the last 2 weeks, but having second thoughts now and just considering. -4 instead to field 6 DGWers.

    Sanchez*
    TAA Reguilon* Cancelo
    Mount* KDB Bilva Bowen
    Dennis* Watkins Pukki

    Steele Dawson Livra Son
    1FT 3.3itb
    A) Son + Pukki > Maddison + Kane/Ron (-4)
    B) FH and get DDG, Kane, Ronaldo, Alonso, Maddison, Moura, Lamptey, and a good bench

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

    Have the 2 Free hits, wonder if it is worthy to use one of them next GW?

    A) Watkins Son to Ronaldo Maddison (-4)

    B) Free hit, though Im not fascinated by the fixs

    Fab
    TAA Rudiger** Keane Cancelo
    Son Bernardo Gray Bowen
    Antonio Watkins

    Steer Saka, Livra, Scarlett