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. Bobby_Baggio
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

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

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

    (Foster) - Cancelo - Broja - Livra

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

      Good situation. Loads of options

  2. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who is a better captaincy?

    a) King

    b) Bruno

    c) Maddison

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

      None in a ideal world but out of the 3 King then Maddison

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

    A) Lucas Moura
    B) Youri Tielemans

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

      A but be prepared to want to take him out

  4. Kloppage Time
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is it worth bringing in Kane for Antonio for -4, was set on Ronaldo but not now given his lastet injury.

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

      Deary me.

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

      Worth the risk. Will you captain him?

      1. Kloppage Time
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Guess I would

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

      Rather Ronaldo to Kane(c) for -4

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

      No

  5. PaladinVargas
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I need to FH here don't I? Any suggestions if not?

    Ederson Gunnarsson
    TAA Cancelo Coufal Manquillo Dier
    Salah Son Bowen Saka Bilva
    Antonio Dennis Broja

    1FT and £1.5m ITB.

  6. FPL price manipulators are …
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I was wondering why more people aren't bringing in Dennis only to see that he already has 37% ownership.

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

    My raw guess is that BUR vs LEI and ARS vs TOT will get postponed and announced after fpl deadline.

    Burnley and arsenal have slim squad at the moment, moreover they havent use that "so-called leicester privilege" after all.

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

      Didn't Arsenal play last night ?

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

        This. Don't understand the rumours about Arsenal game being postponed. Please enlighten me.

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

          What rumours? Even arteta said he will assess it further

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

          The rules for postponements in the PL are different to those in the cup. Arsenal were already pretty light but then had Xhaka sent off, and Cedric and Saka went off injured / with knocks

        3. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          They have 10+ players out.

          Partey
          Aubamayang
          Pepe
          Elneny
          Xhaka
          Saka
          Smith Rowe
          Odegard
          Cedric
          Chambers

          Just need 1 covid case probably.

          All the other teams are doing it.

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

            All the team are doing it, why cant arsenal and burnley when they meet the condition to postpone it

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

        They have Xhaka suspended. Saka subbed off.
        Mari got loaned out.
        Kolasinac either loaned out or injured.

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

          All non covid, Leeds in worse position for several weeks and forced to play.

          1. Black Knights
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            It's not about COVID any more. Hence Leicester suspending for injuries and AFCON.

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

              So they just making up rules as they go along ?
              Great !

              Teams (like Leeds) forced to play so far have right to feel hard done by.

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

                This has been happening for weeks, under the guise of Covid

              2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                All other teams have been doing this. Nobody has been as depleted as Arsenal are now.

                Arsenal played 1st game whilst having no strikers due to Covid and played on. Time to do what the others are doing.

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

                  changed your tune

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

                Lol.
                Where have you been when EVE LEI got postponed?
                Recently we know that some clubs will make advantage from PL rule for its owns.
                At least this time we'll learn from past experience

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

                  Lol ?
                  How old are you ?

                  I'm just confused with the rules changing day by day and some teams being treated different to others.

                  Then again maybe I shouldn't be in a country where leaders don't follow their own rules.

                  1. Black Knights
                    • 12 Years
                    2 years, 2 months ago

                    The rules were changed once a few weeks ago, that's all. Teams have been manipulating them since.

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

            So?
            They can and they would.
            Its just like Leicester happened all over again
            Im prepared to get disappointment. Expect for the worst

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

          Ødegaard also it seems, suddenly red marked "25% chance because of illness".

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

            he was confirmed out with covid

      3. Sterling Archer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        they are apparently now over the line for injuries/suspensions etc to warrant a postponement

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

          Don't get how suspension fall into same category ?
          Self inflicted and punishment for not adhering to rules.

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            And loan players can be recalled.

            Burnley sold Wood and if they postpone do they get Cornet back for the game?

            Or do teams have to play as they were, including without any January signings in Newcastle's case?

  8. klopptimusprime
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Free hit this? Feel like ronaldo /kane might be less essential now

    DDG my only real DGW player, and nobody that doubles this week really sticks out after GW22

    DDG
    TAA Dias Cancelo
    Jota Bernardo Bowen Brownhill
    Watkins DCL Antonio

    Bachmann James** Son** Livra**

    (3)

  9. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    So made my move of Son > Maddison last night to avoid the price swings, would you take a -4 to do Antonio > Kane this week so I can bring in another DGW player and have some more spurs cover, or would you prefer to keep Antonio against Leeds? I have enough in the bank to do the Antonio move, and my plan is also to play my BB chip this week.

    Lloris
    Taa - Cancelo - Coufal
    KDB - Jota - Bilva - Maddison - Bowen
    Antonio - Dennis

    Bachmann - Lamptey - Rudiger - Broja

  10. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Bruno(C) it is.

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

      Godspeed.

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

      Are we forgetting he didn’t play vs Burnley and only 30 mins vs Wolves?

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

        And that MU were still awful without Ronaldo against Villa in midweek. I get the punt to an extent but he doesn't seem nailed any more and he's not been in the best of form since maybe January/February last year. Having him is enough I think but I suppose if there's a week to gamble with captaincy this is probably it

      2. Black Knights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Can't play in games you're suspended from. That wouldn't be fair at all.

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

      Quite the punt. Good luck!

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

    A. Son -> Maddison
    B. Son -> Bruno

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

      I made A last night to avoid price swings and think you'd want Maddison for the longer term anyway.

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

      A for me

    3. Sun God Nika
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A. i believe long term , just game cancelations are the only worry

  12. Brad1807
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Foster

    TAA , Rudiger, regulion
    Odegard , Bernardo, Gallagher, jota

    Dennis , Antonio, eduoard

    Bench pick Ford, coufal,

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

    Hey lads, have 0ft and 9.2m itb. anything worth a hit?

    ddg
    taa - cancelo - reguilon
    bernardo - jota - bowen - maddison
    antonio - watkins - dennis

    (foster - saka - keane - livra)

    a) livra -> cucurella -4
    b) something else?
    c) use FH (have not used any chips yet)

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

    So we can't expect to get a presser today from Ranieri/further info on whether the Lei match will be on?

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

      Right

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

      Ranieri manages Watford who have signed half a dozen players so they should be alright

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

        😉

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

      It's Dyche we need to hear from, he's this afternoon

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

        Ah, sorry for not beeing awake on a Friday morning, GL with the DGW!

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

          Been there many a time, good luck!

  15. zes
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Just meant to do Toney > Dennis but I'm still half asleep and did Antonio > Dennis. I'm now trying to convince myself this might pay off as Toney could do well on the break. What do people think? Did I accidentally just make the right move?

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

      Double down with Toney>King

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

        love this

      2. Black Knights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        It's a fair point.

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

      You messed up big time

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

        that's a bit much. Can see it being a 5 point swing at most.

    3. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No, you effed up. Toney has been involved in 2 goals since September. Sorry, can't sugar coat it.

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

        So, he's due then? 😉

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

    What would you prefer?

    a) Jota single
    b) Bruno double (-4pts)
    c) Maddison double (-4pts)

    1) Antonio single
    2) CR7 double (-4pts)

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

      A1

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

    Will Leicester definitely even play their games this week?

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

      No

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

      Brendan Rodgers seemed to be positive about it

  18. Johnny too hotty
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Those with 2 free hits and WC remaining are you bothering to FH this week?
    Ive been offline a few weeks but seems like a good idea to save the FHs right?

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

      There’s arguments for both sides. It’s mostly current team dependent

      1. Johnny too hotty
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Sanchez
        Coufal Cancelo Reguilion
        Jota Bowen Gray Foden
        Ronaldo King Antonio

        Son, duffy white

        was thinking of doing son to bruno and maybe played duffy is he plays twice?
        no FH needed?

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

          Yeah and possibly Ronaldo to Kane if he’s out.

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

      For me, no, but varies from person to person. I'm happy with most of my SGW players and last week showed that banking on doublers won't always pay off. I'll have 5DGWers with a hit, that'll do me

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

      I think Ronaldo will be the straw that breaks the camels back for me. Come back after pressers and reasses

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

      Imo it's a good week to use FH if you have 2 of them left.

  19. Brad1807
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    4.3 itb not sure what to do i have a hit and wildcard option im also 95 points clear of first in my league so any help would be appreciated.

    Foster

    TAA , Rudiger, regulion
    Odegard , Bernardo, Gallagher, jota

    Dennis , Antonio, eduoard

    Bench pick Ford, coufal,teirney, salah

  20. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Antonio > Kane for a -4 to then captain Kane? Would give me 8DGW players and I have enough ITB to make this move after already doing Son > Madders.

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

      You'll have to wait until Arteta speaks in regards to the NLD, but yeah, I would if all goes ahead

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

        Yeah I'm going to leave it until last minute. Thanks mate!

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

      I don't know if we'll have any indication of whether their first game goes ahead or not before deadline, if not then I wouldn't, Antonio could do well against Leeds and Kane might only end up with the one game

    3. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      That's a lot of doublers!

  21. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Start:
    Cancelo or Dawson?
    Foden or Watkins?

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

      CF

  22. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    think I'll get Cavani and Bruno if I free hit

  23. Johnny too hotty
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Son to bruno a good move?

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

    Witch Ronaldo being potentially out and MUN strungling in attack, would you still captain Ronaldo or Dennis/Maddison?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      All away games too.

      Guess you're balancing Watford at Newcastle and Manchester United at Brentford primarily.

      Brentford are struggling as are Newcastle.

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

      Definitely not captaining if out, need to shift him for Kane(c) or just hope he starts vs Brentford

  25. jimbo90
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    FH Team:

    DDG
    Lowton TAA Thomas (Burn Tsimikas)
    Maddison Mount Fernandes Moura (Gordon)
    Dennis Ronaldo (c) Kane

    Thoughts?

  26. Judeksi
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Using my first FH this season, here we go:

    De Gea (Bachmann)
    Alonso, Cucurella, TAA (Marcal, Tsimikas)
    Fernandes (C), Maddison, Mount, Trossard (Brownhill)
    Lukaku (v), Kane, Dennis

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

      I like the Bruno punt, I really do!

  27. Moxon
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Play Watkins (MUN) or Raphinha (whu)?

  28. JP\'s
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who to start?

    A) Foden
    B) Cancelo

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

      A

  29. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    9 attacking returns in last 6 for Madders. Can't see the problem of capping him unless their game Vs Bur is postponed

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

      It's a good shout this week.......I might still go with Kane though if Arteta confirms all is well

  30. acidicleo
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one?
    A) Dalot
    B) Coufal

    I am thinking B as leeds may score..
    is Dalot likely to start atealst onebif not 2.. How qas AWB in last match?