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. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Does anyone know if Fanteam actually has double gameweeks? The site is so bad I can't even tell.

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

      I don’t believe they do

      1. Bartowski
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        So where do the extra games go?

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

      I think so. They just mirror the FPL fixtures. But I gave up on it a while ago tbh. Think I was actually bottom of the whole game at one point.

      1. Bartowski
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        They're not showing under the players and you can't even look at the next game week to see if they're there. Honestly if they give me a free entry again next year I'll think I'll just not bother.

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

          Click on change team and scroll down to the bottom.

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

        Just checked for you - they do have DGWs if you scroll down the fixtures, but only the first fixture is displayed on the player icon on the pitch. Quickly saw my rank and logged out again. So thanks for that.

        1. Bartowski
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks. That is a terrible design and I imagine most casual players will have no clue unless they play another fantasy game.

          My condolences on your rank.

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

            I'm not sure casual players exist. I think there are only about 300 players all with 100 teams each.

            1. Bartowski
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              I think you might be right. Whenever I've looked at the weekly game it appears to be a bunch of hard core gamblers winning it because they've entered a shed load of teams. Slippery slope.

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

        Like he says above, they will try and mirror the GWs from FPL as far as possible.

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

    Bottomed

    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. fplgaruda
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      BB

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

      Foden and Bruno not guaranteed to start...though i think Bruno most prob will. Wait for any updates on Foden's fitness.
      Your forwards, meanwhile, are definitely worth a boost.

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

      BB

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

      Looks good, BB imo

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

      Purely cos of them forwards I would BB. If you aren't going to I would look at benching Keane DCL and Foden?

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

    On FH, good to go?

    DDG
    Rudiger Alonso Emerson
    Fernandes Maddison Moura Mount
    Ronaldo (c) Kane Dennis

    Bachmann Lowton Sissoko Tsimikas

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

      V nice!
      Alonso comments not putting you off?

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

        I'd also definitely want some Liverpool in there whether it be Jota or TAA

      2. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Alonso comments?

      3. Weak Become Heros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        What Alonso comments mate?

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

      Would not do a double on Chelsea defence right now.

    3. Abra Dubravka
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Very good but as above. Need at least one of Jota/Trent. Preferably Trent

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

      A bit risky going without Liverpool players? Maybe one Chelsea def out for TAA?

  4. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    1- Bench Dawson & get one of the DGW defenders for a hit?
    2- Antonio to kane for a hit?

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

      1

      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Which defender?

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

          What other defenders you got?

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

    DDG
    Alonso TAA Cancelo
    Maddison Jota Bowen Gray
    Ronaldo King Antonio

    Foster Bilva Dawson Livramento

    0FT, 3.8itb

    What to do here please?

    1. Hold
    2. Bilva >> Moura (-4) play over Gray
    3. Livramento >> Reguilon (-4) play over Gray
    4. Gray >> Moura (-4)

    Thanks

    1. bozankrkic
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I'd hold.

    2. Abra Dubravka
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      1

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

    A. Maddison -4
    B. Gray

    1. OLD Rafiki
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I've gone with A

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

      A

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

      A

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

      A defo

  7. OLD Rafiki
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    CR7 will never haul, though I've (c) him due to public demand...:|

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

      Haha...tough call between him, Kane and Dennis

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

        Kane is no longer an option due to potential postponement of Arsenal match……..it’s between Ronaldo and Dennis really…..

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

          Then get ready to SIUU!

        2. MIGHTY JOE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Wait what

  8. Abra Dubravka
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    DDG (Foster)
    Trent, Rudiger, Cucurella (Emerson, Lowton)
    Jota, Maddison, Moura, Bowen (Jorginho)
    Ronaldo, Kane, Dennis.

    Any changes required?

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

      Naah, pretty much a FH template.

  9. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Cant decide what to do with the ramsdale/foster combo

    A: Ramsdale >> Ddg (-4)
    - ddg has 7 fix till gw27 whereas ramsdale will have 4 as he bgw25/27
    - is there a chance ramsdale gets a dgw23?
    - is there a chance that ramsdage's bgw25 fix gets moved to midweek?

    B: Foster >> Sanchez (-4)
    - plays dgw22 and covers ramsdale blanks in gw25/27
    - will cost 0.2m more and potentially prices me out of salah move in dgw24 unless salah drops 0.1m but tbf, lots might change by gw24

    1. ebb2sparky
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      C: don't take a hit for a GK?

      1. UnitednationsXI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        normally i wouldnt but with ramsdale blanks in gw25/27...

  10. Not again Shirley
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    BB this lot?

    Pickford | Forster

    TAA | Cancelo | Dawson | Bavies | Kilman

    Maddison | Bowen | Gray | Jota | Raphina

    Dennis (C) | Antonio | Kane

    Personally not so sure but at least they should all go play so that’s something in its favour.

    1. Abra Dubravka
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No. Save BB

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

      Maybe look into the GK situation if you have a FT. But looks good for a BB

  11. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Prep for this GW is going well:

    Tuesday: I will BB with -4
    Wednesday: I will BB with -8
    Thursday: No BB, just -4
    Friday: Even -4 might not help me field 11

    1. rjcv177
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yaaap these last gws have been rollercoasters. Thank god we have bowen

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

    Does having Kane(c) + Dennis (and Antonio) reduces the risk of not owning Ronaldo from OR perspective?
    Currently at 150k

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Will depend on how many games Kane plays. If Arsenal can't play he will have just one this GW.

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

        Thanks. What if I do Son to Bruno on FT to reduce the risk. What do you say?

    2. OLD Rafiki
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      it's a game of luck so calculating the risk is quite hard

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

        Yes that's correct

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

    Anything worth a hit? 6.1itb...

    Foster
    TAA Dalot E.Royal
    Jota Maddison Bowen Gray
    Ronaldo Antonio King

    Guaita Cancelo Gallagher Livramento

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

      Not this week, spare the cash for KDB next week

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

      Dalot not guaranteed starts.

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

    All help appreciated! 1 FT. 0.9 ITB.

    DDG (Ramsdale)
    TAA - Alonso - Cancelo (R.James* - Livra*)
    Son* - Jota - Bowen - Raphinha - Gray
    Kane (C) - Antonio (Broja)

    A) Son --> Maddison
    B) Broja --> Dennis/King (bench Son)
    C) Son & Broja --> Maddison & Dennis (bench Raph)
    D) ?

    1. bozankrkic
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      C

  15. Crystal Alice
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    A Play Bavies over Dias this gw?
    B bench Edouard/Gallagher

    Fabianski
    TAA Cancelo Davies
    KDB Bowen Jota Madison Gallagher
    Dennis Edouard

    Ramsdale Watkins Dias Cash

  16. rjcv177
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Am i trying to hard to be smart, by selling Antonio and benching Cancelo?

    1. OLD Rafiki
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      believe in yourself and in your team

  17. Bobby_Baggio
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Morning all. Bit unsure who to put in. Thoughts? Son + Salah out but to who? Get Kane or Ronaldo in? 2FT + 0m ITB. Cheers.

    DDG
    Reguillon - Lamptey - TAA
    Maddison - Salah - Jota - Son - Bowen
    Antonio - King

    (Foster) - Cancelo - Broja - Livra

    1. OLD Rafiki
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      what about Dennis?

  18. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Would you do this for a -4?

    Salah, Lacca > Ronaldo(C), Maddison

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

      Yes
      Of course
      Absolutely

    2. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Hmm probably. Although tempting to go Bruno and a Watford fwd?

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

        I have Dennis. Bruno struggling lately with CR7 in the team.

    3. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Y

    4. G Banger
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I have Dennis and am doing Son + Lacca => Ronaldo + Maddison

      Not sure who to cap though!

    5. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good if you're happy to go CR7 (c) over Kane.

    6. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers yall

  19. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone going Sterling as a Son replacement? Can't get to KDB/Bruno. Considering Foden as well. Not sure who to bench though
    1ft 0.7itb

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo Alonso
    Jota Bowen Raph Gray
    Ronaldo Antonio Dennis
    (Guaita Johnson Livra Son)

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

      Not for me but could be a huge differential

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

      No not guaranteed a start. Foden (if fit) is a decent pick I still own Bilva

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Hmm, yeah maybe Foden then. Cheers. Who to bench though!

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

      You don't like Maddison? He seems to be the popular pick

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I do, but don't love his fixtures, plus after this week I want a City mid, so figure I might as well do it early. Could hurt though.
        Maybe Foden over Sterling, and bench him?!

  20. Fpl_Ludwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    A) Should i BB this squad?

    Pickford / Sanchez
    TAA / Cancelo / Pinnock / Ait nouri / Emerson
    Jota / Bowen / Maddison / Gray / Fernandes
    Antonio / Kane / King

    B) Kane as Captain?

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A) tough benching decision but I think BB is a little risky in these times
      B) Yeah or Bruno

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

        A) probably a good option based on your team.
        B) not convinced but I think lots of people will so you might have to for that reason. Other options = maddison or king

  21. Big Hands Barry
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who to sell for ronaldo? Antonio or calvertlewin

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

      Neither.

    2. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Antonio imho. DCL is as good/slightly better pick while also having 2 or 3 games to be rescheduled.

  22. mcginnntonic
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    is foster straight back in?

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

      I would assume so? No one really knows

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Don’t think he’s fit yet, maybe following gameweek

  23. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Would you BB this?

    Fernandez | Robertson | Cancelo | Gray

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

      No

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks Raga

    2. Stamford B
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

  24. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    G2G for -8?

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo Reguilion
    Bilva Jota Madisson Bowen
    Ronaldo King Antonio

    Subs: Steer Gray Livramento James*

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

      Good to see someone else struggling with James..

      But seriously, I like that team. Hows your original team look?

      I'm considering Salah + Watkins + ESR --> KDB + King + Maddison (-8) have no spurs. James is a pain though.

  25. HupHaalandHup
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all,

    I have 1 FT 0.3 ITB, used 1 FH.

    Do I:

    A: Salah + Toney --> Maddison + Kane (-4)
    B: Salah + James --> KDB + Semedo (-4)
    C: Salah + ESR + Watkins --> KDB + Maddison + King/Dennis (-8)
    D: Use my last FH

    Sanchez - Steele
    TAA - Cancelo - Coufal - White - James*
    Jota - Bowen - Mount - Salah* - ESR*
    Watkins - Toney - Antonio

  26. HVT
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Best GK to bring in for this week and potentially up to a wc?

    1. Stamford B
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Fixtures DDG, Form Sa

  27. Fernandito
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    De Gea
    TAA Alonso Dier
    Jota Sterling Bowen Maddison
    Kane Toney King

    Steele Cancelo Coufal Smith Rowe

    GTG?

    would you consider a -4 for ESR to Greenwood/Moura/Barnes? not sure who they would replace in the lineup though

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

      I'm considering the same, and for me it's a -8.. Of those I would pick Moura.

    2. kempc23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Moura of those. I would play Moura ahead of 2ney.

  28. Catalan Rangers
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Son and Broja to:
    A) Jota and King
    B) Maddison and Kane

  29. kempc23
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Bruno, Trossard or Mount? I am on freehit and budget is not important.

  30. bozankrkic
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    What would you do here?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo Coufal
    Foden* Jota Gray Bowen
    KING Watkins Antonio

    Steele Son** Tierney Livra

    1FT, 4.9m ITB

    A. FH (bcs only 1 DGW player)
    B. Maddison(Son)
    C. B + CR7(Watkins/Antonio) / -4
    D. B + De Gea(Steele) + Cucurella(Livra) and BB / -8