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. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Best Plan with this lot?

    A) FH
    B) Guatia + Antonio -> De Gea + Dennis (-4)
    C) Broja + ESR -> Dennis + D-Hall (-4)
    D) ESR + Antonio -> Maddison + Dennis (-4)

    0.1itb 1ft
    Foster
    Dalot Cancelo Taa Keane
    Bowen Foden Sterling Jota
    Antonio Kane

    Guatia Broja ESR Cash

    1. Leeroy357
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Maddison and Dennis looks tempting from those options. ESR has to go, just not starting enough

  2. BoroPhil
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    GK dilemmas

    a) play Fabianski
    b) play Foster
    c) Fabianski to DDG (-4)

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

      B

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

      Watford not kept a clean sheet, but you can be pretty certain you won't get a 1 point cameo from Foster. Hit may not pay off with United's poor defensive form

  3. Leeroy357
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on this free hit?

    De Gea
    Azpi - Reg - Trent
    Maddison - Trossard - Bowen - Jota
    Kane (c) - Ronaldo - King

    Subs are Emerson, Cucarella and Brownhill. 0.9m ITB

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

      I would personally go with Dennis over King

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

    Do you guys think this is BB worthy?

    - 5 DGWs, 9 play at home, 1 away

    Sanchez, DDG
    Dias, Cancelo, TAA, Reguillon, Coufal
    Raphinha, Maddison, Bowen, Jota, Foden
    Watkins, Antonio, King

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

      I think so, yes

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez, Coufal, Cancelo, Watkins is a decent bench. Go for it if Foden is fit.

    3. Leeroy357
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes.
      If you don't BB then your subs are probably Sanchez, Coufal, Dias, Raphina, Foden.
      That bench has a good chance of 20+ points which is a very good return for a BB, I'd go for it

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

        Could still get a DGW mid over Raphinha to get even more players, but I think that would be overkill

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

    Hi guys! Any suggestions?
    0FT, 0ITB.

    de Gea
    Dawson, Cancelo, TAA
    Maddison, Jota, Bernardo, Bowen
    Watkins, Dennis, Ronaldo
    (Foster - Tierney, Livra, Son)

    A) Son -> Moura/Trossard (-4) - if I do this, would you BB?
    B) Play the team above

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

      B

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

    Captain

    A) Maddison
    B) Dennis
    C) King

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

      B, A, C in that order

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

    Reports emerging that Ronaldo picked up a thigh injury in training yesterday had to leave the session early.

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

      Source?

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

        The news is breaking all over the place.

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

          Thanks, original source The S*n probably not the best

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

        this

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

      I think there is a presser later

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

      SCENES

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

    Best defender that isn’t Dalot Trent Davies or Cancelo? Thanks!

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

      Lamptey or Cucurcella assuming you want a double for this week

      1. Cojones of Destiny
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        this and/or Telles

  9. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Bench Boost Activated! Thoughts?

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo Emerson Royal
    Maddison Bowen Jota Raphinha
    Ronaldo(C) Dennis(vc) Antonio

    Sanchez, Dias, Foden, Coufal.

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

      Looks sweet. Good luck!

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. Hoping Foden gets a start

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Eek. Unlucky timing with Ronaldo news

  10. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Scenes when United actually play better now...

    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      The best blueprint for this side is the way Ole played pre-Ronaldo. Pace on the wings and everything through Bruno.

      If Ronaldo is out and Bruno is number 10, Bruno is a real captain option.

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Weren't they still awful midweek without Ronaldo?

  11. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    if Ronaldo is injured, i'll get Dennis/Daka and Bruno

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

      He was back in training yesterday.

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        news (unconfirmed) that he didnt finish the session and aggravated the injury

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

          Ah it just came out on twitter as well, oh ffs.

        2. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          It's a new injury apparently ( thigh strain ) , nothing to do with the previous one.

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

        Whereby he supposedly picked up a knock.

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

      Yep.

  12. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I have no Spurs, should I be bothered?

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      nope they may just play one game

  13. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Benching headache if I take a -4 to get in a Tottenham defender. Who out of the below would you not play.

    A. Emerson (-4)
    B. Cancelo
    C. Gray
    D. Antonio

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

      I'd definitely play C and D

      I don't think Cancelo +4 out scores Emerson when his game at Arsenal is in doubt

  14. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    sanchez or pope?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Pope is having a rough year. 2nd worst keeper in the league for xG prevented

  15. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Play one:
    A. Gallagher
    B. Waikins

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

    FPL Chutes and Ladders - sometimes you fall off to the bottom. Repeat

  17. Ruudy Van
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Which 2 to start

    A) gray
    B) Jota

    1) cancelo
    2) Dalot

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

      B1

  18. D.Glynn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Are we going to get any info about other DGW before the deadline.
    Reluctant to sell Watkins and Raph if they have chance of double

  19. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I've played this game for so long but still not learned to avoid early transfers.

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

      We never learn. After all, I could have saved 0.2 yesterday if Maddison and Son prices had moved

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

      How?

  20. tommo-uk-
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    GTG?

    Ramsdale
    James TAA Cancelo
    Maddison Jota Bowen Jorginho
    Kane (c) Antonio Dennis

    Bench
    Butland, Foden, Duffy, Tierney

    1. Yordan Letchkov
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Butland (will probably not play) and Foden over Ramsdale and Jorginho imo.

  21. We Go Again
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    If Ronaldo is out, thoughts on Bruno as a punt? Seems to play much better without Ronaldo in the team

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

      Worth a punt, surely

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

    What to do here guys?

    DDG, Sanchez
    TAA, Cancelo, Reguilon, Tierney, Keane
    Salah*, Son*, Jota, Bowen, Gray
    Antonio, King, Broja*

    1FT £0.2m itb

  23. suddenorgan
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Do we think Lamptey gets both Brighton games?

    1. abcdef3
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Cucurella's the much safer bet

  24. HEY JUDE
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who first?
    Bachmann or Foster

  25. FredrikH
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Worth to do Steele -> Sanchez (-4)and BB Sanchez, Cancelo, Gundogan and Cash or better BB opportunities in 23 and on?
    Team is DDG
    Reguilon TAA Rudiger
    Jota Maddison Gray Bowen
    Antonio Dennis Kane (C)

  26. Yordan Letchkov
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    GTG?
    Will probably use my FT for Broja - King, what will give me the following:

    DE GEA
    Trent / RÜDIGER / REGULION
    Jota / MADDISON / Bowen / Gray
    RONALDO(C) / Antonio / KING

    BACHMANN / SON / Cancelo / Livramento

    Would prefer Cancelo over Regulion in case DGW will get cancelled though...

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

      Wait for update on Ronaldo.

      1. Yordan Letchkov
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks mate. Just saw the Ronaldo news right now. In case of confirmed injury I'll probably will end up in a -4:
        Son/Broja to Fernandes/King

  27. abcdef3
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Settled on this free hit team, any changes you would make? 0.8m ITB.

    De Gea
    Trent, Alonso, Reguilon
    Jota, Mount, Maddison, Moura
    Kane (C), Ronaldo (VC), Dennis

    3.9GK, Cucurella, Gordon, Tsimikas

  28. Reece’s Pieces
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Torn between Maddison and Tielemans.

    Penalties for the latter is tempting as is the differential he offers. So leaning towards him

    What are you all thinking of taking from the Leicester pot?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Maddi & a fun little 2 week Daka punt

      1. Reece’s Pieces
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Why not. Daka could do well for you

  29. The Mantis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    right, need to know about Ronaldo now as I'll get him out for Kane

  30. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Would you save the FT here or do Bernardo to Maddison?

    1FT 3.8 ITB

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo Alonso
    Bernardo Bowen Jota Gray
    Ronaldo King Antonio

    Ramsdale Martinelli Dawson Livramento