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. james 101
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Why is James (Chelsea) listed as having 25% chance of playing?

    Is he definitely out?

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

      yes defintely out

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

    Did RR have a press conference yesterday or will he have today?

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

      Nevermind just got that answered.

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

        What's the answer?

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

          Nevermind just got that answered

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

            What's the answer?

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

              1PM

  3. mr. inconspicuous
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all,
    Could really do with some help. I did Salah to Son early to avoid price rise so now stuck and seriously considering using FH (still have both and wildcard) current team only has 3 double game week players, do I make another 2 transfers for a -8 or use my free hit? Current team looks like this :

    Foster Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James Liva Rudiger
    Jota Bowen Foden Son Saka
    Lacazette Dennis Antonio

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

      Hmm tough one. I count 6 transfers that I'd want to make in the next week or 2 even if you FH: James, Rudi, Livramento, Son, Saka, Lacazette. So on the edge of WC territory maybe? Or could scrape by a little longer by replacing Son & James if you'd rather delay WC

      1. mr. inconspicuous
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah there are a good few players I need to ditch so wildcard could be the way to go looking at fixtures ahead

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

      Don’t free hit you’ll regret it. The Matches are meh, COVID likely to mess with fixtures and players and there are far more games to be rescheduled than a normal year

    3. Dr. Jepsen
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I think the FH is worth it. It would give you back Salah and save the transfer later. If you swap Son for Madison and maybe upgrade a defender for a -8 you book a min of 2 transfers to get back Salah who probably has a double of Leeds+Norwich coming up.

  4. Friday's Press Conference Times
    Skonto Rigga
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Morning all, we've got 16 press conferences up today:

    Howe - 9am
    Smith - 9am
    Tuchel - 10.30am
    Benitez - 11am
    Hasenhuttl - 11am
    Klopp - 11am
    Rangnick - 1pm
    Bielsa - 1pm
    Gerrard - 1pm
    Lage - 1pm
    Dyche - 1.15pm
    Guardiola - 1.30pm
    Moyes - 1.30pm
    Conte - 1.30pm
    Frank - 1.30pm
    Arteta - 2pm

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

      Wow, extra busy Friday.

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

      Cheers Skonto

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

      First one to list all 4 that are missing gets an extra free Hit.

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

        Ranieri, Vieira, Potter and Rodgers

    4. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Hopefully we get some concrete info on Foden, Ronaldo and Regulion

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

      You've got*. I have a day off lol

    6. The Reptile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Arteta would have to be last - Arsenal game seems most likely to be postponed isn't it?

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

        That's 3am in NZ, so will take a look at 7am to see if match(es) are on and whether FH is on the cards.

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

    Ronaldo owners in the mud.

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Why?

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

          https://mobile.twitter.com/DExpress_Sport/status/1481908935518994434

          Express Sport says Ronaldo has suffered another injury and was sent home from training

          1. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Cavani to the rescue!

      • aarrgghh
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        What's up

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

        Saka owners in the mud

      • el polako
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        We move.

      • fplgaruda
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Everyone on the mud!

    2. N00B
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Am I the only one who will captain the most in-form player in the Premier League?
      Bowen (c)

      1. space mercenary
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yes.
        Maybe a great differential this week though.

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

        Yes, you're the only one from millions fpl players. Well done

      3. el polako
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        No

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

        No, a lot will miss the deadline and have it carried over from last week!

        1. N00B
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Nice! Casuals will win again.

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

            Play up casuals!

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

      Watkins -> Dennis worth a -4?

      1. Taegugk Warrior
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        yes

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

        No. Watkins will have doubles soon, keep!

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

        Villa have good fixtures and doubles coming up soon

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

        NO

    4. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Who to sell for Dennis:

      A: Antonio (v LEE)
      B: DCL (v nor)
      C: Leave it

      1. Bggz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        A

    5. Taegugk Warrior
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      for a hit. maddison or moura..?

      1. Hansel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Madders

      2. mcsteely
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Honestly, neither is worth a hit as wouldn't want them long term

      3. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Maddi

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

        Maddison

    6. AdamJ91
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Need some help here, want to replace Son with Madison but not sure who to bench.

      1FT; 0.3 ITB

      De Gea, Bachmann
      TAA, Cancelo, Laporte, Regulion, Johnson
      Son, Jota, Foden, Bowen, Gray
      Ronaldo, Antonio, King.

      Any suggestions appreciated, cheers & GL this weekend.

      1. mcsteely
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Headache..
        Would bench Johnson, Laporte and Gray. Might be a good week to BB if Bachmann keeps his place

        1. AdamJ91
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, I did consider BB with my team having a decent enough bench but with Covid around and late postponements possible it might end up being a waste.

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

        Gray probably

    7. Gomolon
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Start Cancelo or Dalot?

      1. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Cancelo

    8. Bishopool
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      What would u do?

      -4pts transfers:
      a) Son + JWP -> Maddison + Bruno
      b) Son + JWP -> Maddison + Jota
      c) Son + Antonio -> Maddison + CR7

      d) just Son -> Madd/Jota/Bruno

      I have Kane.

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

        A or D with Bruno

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

      Bench one:

      A) Bernardo (CHE)
      B) Watkins (MUN)
      C) Gray (nor)

      1. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Bernardo

      2. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        b

    10. Caravagio
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Getting Antsy.. Do I need to FreeHit this team or can I save it? (I have both FH left)
      Guaita
      TAA Cancelo Coufal
      Gray Jota Sterling Lanzini
      King (C) CR7 Antonio
      (foster, liv,saka,white)

    11. afsr
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Good day to everyone. Not sure what to do here

      DDG
      Cancelo Trent REGUILON
      Gray Jota Ramsey Bowen
      RONALDO DENNIS Antonio

      Steele, Livramento, Son, James
      1 FT, 3.0 ITB

      A - Son, Antonio -> Maddison, Kane (-4)
      B - Son, Antonio -> Moura, King (-4)
      C - Son -> Maddison
      D - your suggestions

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        C

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

      So maybe Bruno really is the best Son replacement……..

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thinking same below...

    13. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      WALDO66611 Years4 hours, 38 mins ago
      2 FT and 1.1 ITB (**=DGW *=flagged)

      Bit unsure how to attack this week. Tricky with my SGWers having good fixtures.

      DDG**
      TAA Reguilon** Cancelo Lamptey**
      Jota Bowen Son* Maddison**
      Ronaldo** Antonio

      (Bachmann Gray Broja* Livramento*)

      A) Son to Bruno (exact change)
      B) Broja to Dennis
      C) B + Son to Mount
      D) Something else

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

      Antonio to Dennis/King worth -4?

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

        I’m leaning that way as my team looks much better for 23 if so

    15. Your Man With The Hair
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Start Sanchez or Foster?

    16. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      If Ronaldo is fit: Salah Watkins James —> Maddison Ronaldo Lamptey (-8)
      If not: Salah ESR James —> Maddison Bruno Lamptey (-8)
      Or forego United entirely: ESR James —> Maddison Lamptey (-4)

      Much appreciated all! 1FT 0 ITB. Options 1 & 2 leave a decent bit ITB.

      Fosterx2
      TAA Cancelo Reguilonx2 (Livramento James*)
      Salah** Foden* Jota Gallagher (ESR*)
      Dennis(c) DCL Watkins

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

        Apparently CR7 reinjured himself in training yesterday

    17. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      DDG (Bachmann)
      Coufal Cancelo TAA* (Livra*, Amartey*)
      Silva Foden* Jota Bowen Maddison
      Antonio Watkins (Broja*)

      0FT, £7.0ITB

      I'd like to keep using 352 because it gives me less headache, so I'm tempted to bring only one of Ronaldo/Dennis (for Watkins or Antonio tho) and maybe sell BSilva to Moura. Would you also get a TOT defender?

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

      "Cristiano Ronaldo wasn't meant to do a full training session yesterday due to his groin injury. I haven't heard anything substantial to the claims about a "thigh injury".

      From twitter user, @OddsOnFPL.

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

        either way doesn't sound great!

      2. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        He had a hip complaint.

    19. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Start one, bench order for the rest:

      A. Martinelli (tot a)
      B. Cancelo (che h)
      C. Watkins (Manu a)
      D. James (DGW)

      1. artvandelay316
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        James isn't playing.
        Start Cancelo

    20. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I have 0 ITB. If I sell Salah this week is there a risk of his price rising and being unable to buy him back? Or is it pretty safe to say his price will either remain as it is or drop even further while he is away?

    21. jaywills
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Hi All.
      I have two Free Hit chips left. With the news of Ronaldo thinking of activating one.
      Would you?
      A) Yes
      B) No

      Heres my team:

      DDG,
      Cancelo, Coufal (1 game), Alonso, Regulon,
      Bowen, Jota (1 game), Saka (doubt)
      Antonio (1 game), Broja, Ronaldo (doubts)
      Bench
      Salah (ACON), Livramento (Doubt), Jacob Ramsey

      Cheers all!

      1. artvandelay316
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        It's an ok option. I considered it myself. But there will be jucier DGWs coming up IMO.

    22. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Bench One;

      A) Gallagher
      B) Bilva
      C) Martinelli

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

        c

    23. tissae
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Play one:

      A) Cash (MUN)
      B) Tierney (tot)

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

        Cash

      2. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        B, you saw it against MCI why

    24. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't even use the daily express to wipe my arse. Let's wait to see what RR says later.

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

      Which of the following moves do you like? A is pretty much locked-in, choosing between B & C. Bear in mind that I'm dead-ending my team toward GW24 WC.

      A. Broja - Dennis
      B. Antonio - Daka
      C. Reguilon - Robertson (bench Watkins/Foden)

      Current squad:
      Ramsdale
      TAA Cancelo Alonso
      Foden Bowen Maddison Jota
      Watkins Antonio Broja
      (Gunn, Reguilon, Cash, Son)

    26. ClaudesMackerelelé
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No Spurs, Man Utd or Leicester!

      A) Son/ Gelhardt to Dewsbury-Hall/ Ronaldo (-4)
      B) Son/ Gelhardt to Dewsbury-Hall/ Kane (-4)
      C) Son/ Gelhardt to Moura/ Daka (-4)
      D) Son/ Gelhardt to Maddison/ Daka (-4)

      ?

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

        D