Captain Sensible

Who are the best FPL captain options for Double Gameweek 22?

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are looking to Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Watford for the Double Gameweek 22 captaincy, and as per usual, the Captain Sensible article is here to highlight which assets have the best chance of hauling.

First, we will assess the fallout of the Double Gameweek 22 captain poll, before then analysing the best options, Rate My Team (RMT) and the Premier Fantasy Tools ratings ahead of Friday’s 18:30 GMT deadline.

THE CAPTAIN POLL

Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m) is the leader of the captain poll in Double Gameweek 22, with 37.44% of total votes from our users at the time of writing.

Harry Kane (£12.2m) is in second place, backed by 15.68%, ahead of his double-header against north London rivals Arsenal and Leicester City, opponents he has traditionally performed well against.

Emmanuel Dennis (£6.1m) occupies third place with 14.96%, followed by James Maddison (£6.9m) and Josh King (£5.8m), with 7.01% and 3.37% respectively.

CRISTIANO RONALDO

The best FPL forwards for a Double Gameweek 22 Free Hit 3

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to return to action in Double Gameweek 22, after providing a positive update on his hip muscle issue on Thursday:

“I hope so. We will try on Thursday. I will try to train as normal. Let’s see how the body reacts. Fingers crossed. I’m confident.

I’m good. I just have a little touch but, you know, it’s part of my work. You know, we have to feel some pain sometimes. It’s nothing big and I hope to be good soon.”

As United’s penalty taker and focal point in attack, Ronaldo is clearly one of the best captaincy options on offer in Double Gameweek 22, having produced eight goals and three assists across his 16 Premier League appearances in 2021/22.

RONALDO UNDER RANGNICK – PREMIER LEAGUE:
MetricTotal
Appearances5
Goals2
Assists1
Bonus points6
Points per match5.2
Goal attempts p903.60
Shots in the box p902.84
Big chances p900.95
xG p900.64
xA p900.03

However, United’s Double Gameweek 22 fixtures aren’t straightforward.

Aston Villa have improved defensively under Steven Gerrard, and could hand debuts to new signings Lucas Digne (£5.0m) and Philippe Coutinho (£7.0m), whilst Brentford are a different proposition at home, having conceded just three goals across their last four matches, despite facing Manchester City during that time.

The Red Devils’ form is a wider concern, too, having scored more than once in a match on just one occasion under Ralf Rangnick. Because of that, we may see a system change on Saturday, something the German tactician touched on following Monday’s narrow 1-0 win over Villa:

“In the second half we were on the counter-attack and we could have made more of those situations. We took the wrong decisions at times but when we changed to a diamond in midfield we had more control.”

If that materialises, it could be good news for Bruno Fernandes (£11.6m), who has cut a disconsolate figure in recent matches, after he was suspended for the 3-1 win over Burnley and only brought on as a second-half substitute against Wolverhampton Wanderers. However, in a diamond formation, you’d expect the playmaker to be deployed as a traditional no.10, his favoured role.

OPPOSITION DEFENSIVE STATISTICS – LAST SIX MATCHES:
Aston VillaBrentford
Goals conceded911
Clean sheets10
xGC8.266.22
xGC non-pen5.896.22

HARRY KANE

The best FPL forwards for a Double Gameweek 22 Free Hit
HOW HAS CAPTAIN SENSIBLE PERFORMED SO FAR THIS SEASON?

1,469 Comments Post a Comment
  1. NorCal Villan
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Play up (Pink Floyd at) Pompeii!!!

  2. The Senate
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Morning all and good luck

    (A) Dennis
    (B) Maupay
    (C) Toney + 4 points

    1. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      A

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

    Better option this gw?

    A. Antonio
    B. Kane -4

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

      B

    2. LC1
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A because Antonio may well outscore Kane in 1 fixtures over Kanes 2. Also, you'll likely want Antonio back in a week due to his great fixtures.

    3. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        For just this week*

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

    Best option:
    a) Son + Broja to Madders + Dennis -4 (have King) and keep Salah
    b) Salah + Broja to Gray + Ronaldo (c) -4 and deal with Son next week
    c) FH

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

      I’d go B.

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Been out of the loop so not sure about Son injury length but I’d probably just keep the one out of Salah & Son that returns soonest

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

    Current front line of Kane, Antonio & DCL, worth losing either of the SGW guys for Ronaldo or Dennis?

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn’t myself unless you’d be keeping them for a few weeks

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      That's the question i'm asking today too. Currently on not making the transfer and actually saving a ft this week.

    3. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I would seriously consider DCL out for Dennis

  6. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Which 2 to pick?
    A) KDB (will stay until at least Salah returns)
    B) Jota (same as above)
    C) Leicester mid (Will likely captain but more of a short term pick and will likely be sold for A or B next week)

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A for me

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, and who alongside him?

        1. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          That's actually tough. Think Liverpool will struggle a bit, i'd go Maddison for this week at least.

  7. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts here with 1ft 0.0itb?

    Guaita
    TAA Cancelo Alonso Lamptey
    Foden Jota Bowen
    Ronaldo Antonio DCL

    Ramsdale Gundogan Jansson Gilmour

    A) DCL to Dennis/King
    B) Gundogan to Moura
    C) Save
    D) FH

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I’d probably save, I like Gundogans prospects the next 3 weeks so not sure it’s worth replacing him with Lucas for one and wouldn’t feel right selling DCL before Norwich

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, that's confirmation for my own thoughts.

  8. Steager
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Best option please:

    A) Coufal and Raphina to Bavies and Maddison (-4)
    B) Foden and Broja to Dennis and Maddidon (-4)
    C) Any other option? see team below
    D) FH

    Bachmann
    TAA Cancelo Coufal
    Foden, Raphina, Bowen, Jota
    Ronaldo, Kane, Broja

    Subs: Pickford, Livra, Odegaard, White.

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Can you do Raphinha to Moura? Been a trap before but heard some think he could do well.

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

        could do just Raphina to Maura actually..Good shout.

    2. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B is nice for this week, but Man City have a good run coming up

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

        Will Foden play though? I'd rather keep him that's the problem lol.

      2. Steager
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Broja flagged aswell not sure if he will play?

        With (B) I'll get rid of 2 flags I suppose.

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

    How to sort this? 1ft 2.9itb

    Foster
    TAA/Reg/Coufal
    Sterling/Jota/Bowen/Gray
    Antonio/Dennis/King
    (Guaita/Tierney/Liv/SALAH)

  10. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is Leicester’s games in doubt?

  11. Dogs Of War
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Morning all

    De Gea
    Cancelo TAA Alonso Regulion
    Jota Bowen Martinelli
    Antonio Dennis Broja
    Ramsdale Son Livramento Salah

    1FT 0.5m ITB

    Plan is Son & Livramento > Maddison & Dias.

    Are these the right moves?

    Hold FH and Salah

    Cheers

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

    Can you do Son+Broja to Gray+Ronaldo?

    1. Jamb0
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Can you do it?

  13. Mufc202020
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Arteta on if there's a possibility that the Spurs game could be called off: "I don’t know. It’s a possibility in every game from our side, from the opponent’s side because of the amount of issues that everybody is having and because it’s happening every week."

    After naming a number of potential new injuries. Saka Cedric Chambers and Xhaka red card?

    Do we actually expect this game to go ahead??

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Would hugely change my transfers if it didnt...

  14. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Hey FPLers gtg ? Good luck everyone

    Sanchez
    TAA Keane Mitchell
    Bruno C Foden Jota Bowen
    Kane Antonio Dennis VC
    Ramsdale Doucoure Cancelo Livra

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

    Hey lads, have 1ft and 5.6m itb. what could be done here? cheers!

    ddg
    taa - cancelo - reguilon
    bernardo - jota - bowen - son*
    antonio - watkins - dennis

    (foster - saka - keane - livra)

    a) watkins -> kane or ronaldo
    b) son -> kdb or bruno
    c) livra -> cucurella
    d) something else?

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

      Son -> Maddison

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

        cheers. bit tougher games in gw24 onwards. any concerns if i'd like a more long-term?

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

          I'd say the Pool and Chelsea are the only really tough fixtures in the medium-term but I still don't mind playing him in those matches if I haven't moved from him at that point.

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

            cheers! fancy that actually. son->maddison and gtg right?

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

              yeah the team is solid

  16. aapoman
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    1ft and 2.5itb

    DDG
    TAA Alonso Cancelo
    Foden Rashford Gray Bowen
    King Watkins Antonio

    Foster*; Dawson, Son*, Livramento*

    Son -> Maddison and good to go? Would likely then bench Watkins for Maddison.

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

      looks good, aapo.

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

      Any consideration for trossard ?

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

    Best defender 6.0 or less to trade in that's not Cash or B Johnson,
    Laporte, Lowton, Thomas... other? Cheers.

    1. Sea-goals
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Of those I like Laporte the most - City's fixtures are nice after this week. I'm also toying with Cucurella, Reguilon (injury?) or E Royal

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

        Yeh.
        I don't really like Brighton's next 4.
        And then as you say uncertainty with those Spurs players but, again I don't see the appeal with their fixtures.

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

        My thinking is probably either Laporte or to target the dgw, a cheaper option I may not need to field going forward + cash itb.

  18. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Friday deadline is an absolute killer in this climate.

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

      Yep, we need a rolling lockout, some fantasy games have it.

  19. ajk1211
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Gallagher/Lacazette -> Maddison/Dennis worth a -4?

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

      I'd say yes.

    2. LC1
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yup

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

      yes imo

    4. Sea-goals
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yep I think so. Likely doing similar and taking a -4 for Dennis

  20. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Which:

    A) DCL (nor)
    B) Dennis (new, bur) -4

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

      Personally, I'd go B.

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Tough one. Reluctantly B.

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Have Gray at least in the Norwich game

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          I’m moving out Antonio for Dennis and keeping DCL.
          Yeh Gray a decent option.

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

      B but not by much

    4. Sea-goals
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Really tempted by A, but Everton's form puts me off massively so B

    5. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B

    6. Mufc202020
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

    Better option here? 1ft, 0.1m itb

    A. Son Bernardo > Maddison moura -4
    B. Son Antonio > Kane lookman -4
    C. Son > Maddison

    LLORIS
    Taa cancelo ALONSO
    SON Bernardo Jota Bowen
    RONALDO KING Antonio

    Foster gray Johnson tierney

  22. Pringle
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Would you take a hit and use BB with this bench?

    Sanchez Lowton Gray Coady

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah just get it played

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

      If you have your 2FTS and WC still left then can use this bench to boost.

  23. Sea-goals
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Pick any defender in the game as a medium to long term choice, other than TAA and Cancelo.

    (I need a James replacement. 3.9 in the bank, but will need to bring Salah back in soon. I'm considering Spurs or Brighton defence for the double, or maybe Laporte is more sensible Long term?)

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

      Asking a similar question above.
      Another option I don't mind is Lowton/Thomas purely with a look to this gw.

      1. Sea-goals
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Hadn't considered either of Lowton / Thomas -- thanks, I'll check em out 🙂

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

          yeh, let me know your thoughts.

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

      Brighton defence is a no brainer i think.
      But since you already have Sanchez then Spurs are a good option.

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

        Is it?
        I wouldn't be looking at it until post gw24.

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

      Wolves

  24. MikeLowrey
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    A) James to Lamptey (bench Watkins)
    B) Bernardo to Maddo
    C) Watkins to Dennis
    D) James & Bernardo to Robbo & Maddo (-4)
    E) Roll FT

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

      Would help to have a better idea of the rest of your squad.
      D OR James and Watkins -> Robbo and Dennis if you can swing it

  25. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Morning....Pick 1 to bench please....

    A....gray at Norwich

    B....foden v chelsea

    C....Antonio v Leeds (got bowen)

    Thanks

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      The one that might not even play.
      B

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

        Seconded

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

        Thanks

  26. unclesbasement
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Dennis or king

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Dennis

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

      Dennis for template, King for differential

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

      Dennis for points. King for xG.

    4. Mufc202020
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      King if you’re chasing.

  27. ManUtdFan977
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Do I take a -4 for Lucas mourra and then bench gray (nor) for him

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

      Tough...
      Can take a risk this GW though

    2. Sea-goals
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not for me. Too much uncertainty with the form of Moura and Spurs. I am risk averse though

    3. Mufc202020
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No

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

      Is there a doubt over Gunners Spurs match?

    5. ManUtdFan977
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks guys will most likely hang off from the transfer good luck with your gw22

  28. Mufc202020
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    DDG Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo Coufal Keane Emerson
    Bowen Gray Jota Foden Bruno/Trossard
    Antonio DCL Dennis/Kane

    Would you bench boost this team? If not, pick 3 to bench???

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

      Wouod bench boost that yes, depending on pressers

  29. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    It seems wrong playing Lowton over Cancelo but it has to be done.

    1. fplgaruda
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      What worry me is just that Burnley is on the edge to 13 available senior players.

    2. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      That’s classic double GW fool’s gold

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

      Rumours of Covid in the City camp might make the choice easy for you

  30. fplgaruda
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Any thought about Joao Pedro?

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not really crossed my thoughts.

    2. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Of all the players in the PL, he is one