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. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Antonio/Watkins -> Dennis (-4) Yay or nay?

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

      I thought about it and I'm holding.

      Antonio has a good fixture and Watkins has a potential double coming

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

      I'm absolutely terrified of Dennis and will be doing Antonio>Dennis for a -4

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

      Yes from Antonio, as Dennis also has a great fixture the week after

    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Could work

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

    How's this FH team?

    Sanchez (Steele)
    TAA Rudiger Reguilon (Lowton Thomas)
    Mount Maddison Jorghino Jota (Moder)
    Kane Dennis Ronaldo (c)

    9 DGWers and TAA and Jota

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

      Ronaldo is out

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

        Confirmed or rumoured?

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

      Is it worth it when Arteta has confirmed the N London derby is at risk?

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

        where has he said that?

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

          You're an Arsenal fan as well. You should know we have no players.

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

            I do know that but I also heard Arteta say we get on with it and play last night.

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

              Can’t get on with it if Saka and Cedric out and no one back from injury!

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

              He also said he might try and cancel it.

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

    Which one?

    a) Son+Ødegaard+Antonio to Bruno+Maddison+Dennis -8 (would be my 2nd -8 in a row)
    b) Son+Ødegaard to Bruno+ Maddison -4

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

      Wait for ARS/LEI news

    1. boc610
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      it says where in this article exactly?

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

        I was trying to read between the lines!

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

      I'd be reluctant to trust the source after they claimed Palace v Spurs was due to be called off a few weeks ago when it wasn't. Also it says in the article he'd need to be signed and registered within the next 2.5hrs to be able to play on Sunday, I imagine that's a deal that might take a while to do

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

        true true, just saying if this deal goes through that would be a statement of intent for the match to go ahead

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

      Do you believe everything you read from click bait websites??

      Probably think Fake Taxi is real and applying for a Taxi Licence.

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

    Currently

    Fernandez Carson
    Cancelo TAA Reguilon Coufal Tsimikas
    Salah Son Bowen Martinelli Delph
    Ronaldo Dennis Broja

    Obviously Salah and Son gotta go but who to bring in?? Thinking Jota and KDB??? Thoughts??

  5. Rains of Castamere
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    We know how this works...

    - People will transfer Ronaldo to Kane.
    - Ronaldo will miss out tomorrow, Kane owners rejoice.
    - Spurs v Arsenal gets postponed.
    - Ronaldo comes back with a brace at Brentford, Kane blanks at Leicester.

    1. Bollard
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Spot on!

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

      ^this
      I'll do Ronaldo to Kane(c) for a hit to make it happen

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

    RMT on WC please:

    De Gea - Bachmann
    TAA - Alonso - Cancelo - Tierney - Royal
    Jota - Mount - Maddison - Coutinho - Lucas Moura
    DCL - Antonio - King

    What to change here? 3.3 ITB

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

      several things, first of all Dennis for Antonio and Bruno for Coutinho to take advantage of DGW

  7. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Might just leave team alone and start Ronaldo as have Sissoko first sub anyways

  8. Bored Ape Jota Club
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Incredible that some in here is in the position to do bench boost. Hats off to you.

    Am I crazy for considering a -8? I guess the alternative is free hit, but that will leave my team in a bad state for next week anyway. And with games being postponed east and west, I feel the free hit might be wasted.

    Son, Ødegård, Antonio --> Mount, Bruno, Dennis

    So these moves are sort of long term. Can do Bruno back to Son in GW 22. Keeping Salah...

    Rest of team:

    Sanchez
    Trent - Cancelo - Reguilon - White* - Dalot*
    Bowen - Foden* - Son* - Salah* - Ødegård*
    Antonio - King - Broja*

  9. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    There are 16 pressers today, which would be concluded long before the deadline

    Please hold

    Even the Ronaldo update from Express looks like clickbait. Rangnick quotes should come in about three hours, while the deadline is in 8 hours

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

      Several reports.

      If he went home early it's a fact.

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

    WC time
    only decision left is

    A)King & Digne
    B) Coufal & Dennis

    both leave 1.2m itb which i need for Bruno to Salah soon

    currently on

    DDG
    Taa, Coufal, Lamptey
    Bruno, Maddison, Bowen, Jota
    Kane, Maupay, Dennis

    Foster, Coutinho, Ait Nouri, Cancelo,

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

      B

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

        cheers, agree with Dennis, but i think i'll try and crowbar Digne in somehow though 🙂

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

    Anyone think Salah should be 14M next year? Game has been a lot more interesting since he's been gone

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

      No, just drop Mane's price to 10

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

      This is the first gameweek without him 😀

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

        Yes but I mean more from a planning perspective. Lots of discussion over other premiums, captain choice etc.

        If Salah was here most would just set and forget (C) against Brentford and likely do just as well as the other captaincy options

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

        What about GW 19?

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

      If he continues his form then I'd say he very well may end up pretty close to that price point

  12. No_Mo_Salah?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I'd appreciate views on whether Ramsey to Tielmans or Moura for -4 and play BB is a good idea? Already taken -4 so would be looking at -8 with BB if I do this or -4 without BB. Thanks.

    Dgea
    Emerson / Trent / Keane
    Jota / Bowen / Maddison / Doucoure
    Kane / Dennis / DCL

    (Sanchez, Dawson, Cancelo, Ramsey)

  13. Michelle Davin
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Whats the reasoning in not playing a chip this weekend?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not needing to

      1. Michelle Davin
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        worse answer of the year.

        Are people scared of upcoming blanks or?

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

          Please spend some time on Ben Crellin's and Legomane's Twitter handles, or any of the FFScout articles talking about how many better DGWs are coming this season

          1. Michelle Davin
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Normally im on there 24/7,but been lacking some time.Ben just tweets about word games lately though.

        2. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          To the worst question. Everyone is different.

          1. Michelle Davin
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Same same but different?

    2. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not needing to (FH, WC), not wanting to (TC), not good enough to (BB)

    3. boc610
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      theres going to be gameweeks with only 5 fixtures, maybe less, where you can make more ground i feel with a chip. might be less chance of games getting postponed by then to.

    4. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Lots more better DGW's to come as they try and cram in all the postponed fixtures.

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

      Seeing a mate use FH last week to bring in triple Everton and double Brentford for them to return 7 points between them

      1. boc610
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        "you werent there maaaan!"

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

      Moral is pretty simple.

      If you have at least 9 players with potential to bring great points then you should skip FH chip. Chip point is to cover dramatic turn of events. Yes, there will be more covid, blanks and DGW-s. So basically if you have squad then skip it and hold it until you have that feeling there is no other option.

      Understandably every chip is personal risk, so any advice will be worthless. Especially TC ja BB chips. Do your own!

  14. cigan
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    What's everyone doing with Dalot?

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

      getting rid

  15. Jonesfromthere
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Ronaldo to Daka?!

  16. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    A) Start Dawson vs LEE
    B) Dawson > Rudiger(-4)
    C) ESR > Mount/Tielemans/Foden/Raph (-4)

    Sanchez*
    TAA Cancelo Reguilion* Dawson
    Bowen Jota Maddison*
    Antonio Dennis* King*

    ramsdale esr tierney salah

  17. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Chris Wood to Dennis, worth -4?

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

      umm, yes

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I thought so, but any chance he's going to be fired up to get a debut goal? Plus 3 good fixtures for him imo

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Worth minus 8

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Ouch

  18. umerlfc
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who do you think scores the most this GW?

    A) Bruno
    B) Moura
    C) Tielemans

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      C if no postponement

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Bruno if no Ron

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

      A

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

    Ronaldo thigh injury now.

    Wait for Pressr.

    Ronaldo to Dennis and play the other 2 may be the course of action.

    https://twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/1481912047977873408?t=hpAXGj9FdXKhNEl_MtRsnw&s=19

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

      This would actually make things easier, Ronaldo to Dennis is a nice move and frees up funds for Salah

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

      Didn't know it was several reports, guess that's that then

    3. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      1 tweet contradicts the other.

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

        The one he's quoted is from Ronaldo's comments from a few days ago where he said he thought he'd be fine, supposedly this is an unrelated injury

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

          Yes, the thigh injury is new.

          It was a minor thing before.

          This may be nothing too?

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

      Not good for the other teams around them fighting for that 4th CL spot. Him out will improve that team.

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

        Sounded like they were pretty bad without him against Villa in midweek!

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

          Yep, Villa v unlucky.

  20. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is Bachmann pretty much nailed now, was thinking of bringing him in as my 2nd keeper this weekend for the DGW

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

      Foster back fit.

      Why wouldn't he be picked soon?

      Maybe at Burnley?

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

    Will Foster start or best to transfer out to Sanchez? (Ramsdale is other keeper)

    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I'm starting Foster

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

      I've played Foster and benched Ramsdale.
      If Foster doesn't play, Ramsdale comes in.

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

        Nice idea

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

        Foster may miss Newcastle and start at Burnley.

        Still, could be better than away at Spurs.

  22. Galactic_Koopa
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Good to go? 1.5m itb
    DDG,
    Cancelo, TAA, Alonso, Sanchez Spurs,
    Bowen, Maddison, Jota,
    Ronaldo, Antonio, Dennis

    Sanchez Brighton, Semedo, Gray, ESR

    Thanks 🙂

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes
      Spurs Sanchez would be a CAF name

      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Actually Brighton Sanchez sounds plausible as a South American name too

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

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

    0FT, £7.0ITB

    What would you do with this lot?

    A) At this point of the season, would you sell Foden or BSilva for Lucas?
    Even tho Bernardo is underperforming is more nailed than Foden, but on the long run, the latter might get more points with MCI's fixtures.

    B) Should I get rid of Watkins, Antonio or Broja for Dennis/King?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Nope

      Maybe for Broja, or Antonio

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

        I'd like to keep using 352 because it gives me less headache, so I'm tempted to sell Antonio rather than Broja. Would you also get a TOT defender?

  24. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Don't agree at all. Kane is NOT the best captaincy option. ARS is pretty tight at the back and LEI are no pushovers either, plus the turnaround for that match is 69 hrs after Kane played 90min vs CHE 90min vs ARS.

    No way.

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

      Leicester have conceded 33 goals in 18 games - defensively they are very weak, in fairness mainly down to injuries/absentees.

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Surprised this got through the word censor. Reminds me of the old Steve Davis joke about pink and brown.

    3. boc610
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      ive seen lei pushed over a lot this season in fairness. maybe the worst team in the league defending set pieces

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

      When did this site allow so much R rated content?

  25. Rains of Castamere
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Nizaar Kinsella
    @NizaarKinsella
    ·
    14m
    Chelsea have had another new positive COVID case ahead of Man City. Thomas Tuchel to confirm who in his 10:30am press conference today. #CFC

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

    Really need help here guys
    1ft, 5.6 itb, one f/h already used

    Ramsdale
    Alonso cancelo coufal
    Bernado jota Bowen foden•
    Antonio Dennis Watkins

    Foster • son• liv• manquillo •

    Thanks

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

      Son to Maddison or get Moura?

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

        Son to mad one I’m looking at
        Basically have no bench!
        Madd would give me 3 dgw players, foster could possibly have dgw if straight back in team. Cheers

  27. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Maddison*??

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

      Lots of bicycles going around a velodrome.

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

    Did anyone see yesterdays Arsenal Liverpool game?

    How was Jota playing in absence of Salah and Mane? Worth bringing in against Brentford?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Liverpool had one shot on target all game against 10 men for the last hour.

      1. boc610
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Liverpool did not play well.... but people seem utterly astonished that a team down to ten men suddenly battoned down the hatches like as if it has never ever happened before in a game of football ever(and harry redknapps bank account holding dog would have scored minaminos chance)

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

        But its obvious tactical performance no? You put your 10 men into the box and the game will be killed.

        Yes, I saw Minaminos shoooooooot.... 🙁

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

      His only contribution was getting Xhaka red carded. Knowing how easy that is, even the reserve goal keeper matched his performance.

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

    Best move here?

    DDG
    TAA, Cancelo, Regulion
    Foden, Bowen, Jota, Raphina,
    Ronaldo, DCL, Antonio

    Foster, Dawson, ESR, Livra
    2.1 ITB

    A: ESR to Maddison
    B: Antonio to Dennis
    C: Dawson to Lamptey
    D: Roll FT
    E: Something else

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

      B

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

      A