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. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Start Raphinha or Maddison folks???

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

      Raphina

  2. Will Kane
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Well I thought I was in for an agonising day of debating whether or not to FH - Burnley vs Leicester being off has spared me. No way I'm playing it now

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

    Definitely not worth FH now so right? Glad I made no moves til now, only DGW player I have is De Gea though, midweek wont be fun

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

      Yeah options are dwindling, could probably get away with a hit or two instead of FH

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

    I still think Dennis is a good option even if the Burnley game is at doubt. Newcastle this week and Norwich at home next week.

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

    Trossard and Bruno seem like good transfers in for Salah now.

    And strikers, Im so lost and stuck with Laca, Cavani? Maupay?

  6. Marty McFly
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I’m going double Brighton defence…

    I think I prefer Cucurella over Lamptey…

    Sanchez +…

    A) Cucurella
    B) Lamptey

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

      Lamptey

    2. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A) more dependable

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

    Having made the Son > Maddison move last night (yes I know.. but it was the first early transfer I've made this season so it is what it is)..

    is it worth now taking a -4 to do Madders > Bruno for the double or is that way too sideways? Other option was Antonio > Kane for a -4 but rumours/doubts around that game too.

    1. Marty McFly
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I think I’d just hold him. Burnley postponed the game so Leicester should at least still have 1 game.

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

      No

    3. Are you Shaw?
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Literally in the exact same position myself.. gonna wait for the press conferences and then settling for Antonio --> Kane/Ronaldo depending on the news

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

        yeah sounds like a fairly good plan.

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

      Maddison on form (2 g 3 assists last 3 games) and could do well against Spurs. Bruno 0g and 0 assists the last 3 gws.

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

        Bruno looks much better without Ron in the team though

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

    I had finally just settled on Maddison as my transfer in too, back to the drawing board now!

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

    Ronaldo definitely out?

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

      Why? Any new news about CR7?

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

      Left training early so unless the oxygen chamber fixes him then yes he looks to be out.

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

      Not confirmed

    4. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Presser later

  10. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Burn-Leic removed from FPL fixtures. This was rubber stamped last night. No way this just happened.

    1. Junglist95
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Like everything these days. Premeditated and planned behind the scenes!

    2. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      The lizards at FPL towers are conspiring against you.

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

    Moves C from Dennis to Kane right now. That Watford Burnley game has to be a doubt now

    1. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Surely Arse v Spurs in greater doubt tho

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

        I don’t know any more.
        Front 3 of Kane Ronaldo and Dennis ain’t looking so good now.
        Maybe I should just stick with last weeks captain Bowen.

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

    Made Jota(vc) for security!

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

    I was going to FH but glad I haven't activated it yet - Seems to be a waste now if Ars-Spurs goes and Ronaldo is injured

  14. DARE TO BISCAN
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Hmm.
    Maddi replacement on a FH?

    (have Mount, Moura, Jota, Jorginho already)

    a) Bowen
    b) Trossard
    c) keep for Spurs?
    d) your pick

    1. Marty McFly
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      If you have those others, do you really need to FH?

      1. DARE TO BISCAN
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I'm on a FH. Those are my free hits.

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

          Same dilemma, Bowen... just! over Trossard for me

          1. DARE TO BISCAN
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            My first thought. Done very well for me of late.
            Might have a tinker with a Bruno team (if Ron's injured)

            1. DARE TO BISCAN
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Antonio & Bruno make a neat Ron/Maddi replacement (prefer BowRon, like)

  15. Marty McFly
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    If the NLD is postponed because Arsenal are 1 man light they should just delay Xhaka’s two game ban and let him play.

    Probably the most stupid tackle I’ve ever seen!

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

      Delay a ban? That comment is as stupid as the tackle.

      1. Marty McFly
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Not really.

        1. Yellow cards don’t translate across competitions, why do reds? They change the rules on this every few seasons.

        2. It’s a televised game, so there’s more commercial pressure for the game to go ahead.

        3. Arsenal have 3 other games to reschedule already. 2/3 of their opposition are in the UCL and 3/3 are still in the FA Cup. Spurs have a postponed game vs Burnley to fit in somewhere. Burnley’s postponements have a knock on effect to possible dates for other postponements for their opposition.

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

        I actually think bans should be served against the team the offence was on. So Xhaka will miss the next three games against Spurs. Yellow cards even more so, but I’m confident we will have sin bins within two years

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

          * against Liverpool

  16. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Any love for DDG Captain?

    DDG*
    Cancelo TAA Dawson Reguilon*
    Foden Jota Bowen
    Antonio Watkins Dennis*

    Luiz Livra Salah

    1ft, £2.2 itb.
    Was thinking of Livra > Lowton but Burnley double off makes me re-think.
    Luiz > Moura also an option.

    1. Marty McFly
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I still think Lowton is a good long hold. Those postponements have to play at some point and you’re not going to lose sleep over benching a 4.4 defender.

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

    If Ronaldo is out, Bruno on pens , he can shine
    But I believe in Greenwood more tbh

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      If Ron out I am going son to bruno

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

      your saying this like united have form. they dont.

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

        They can still score 3-4 goals in this gw

    3. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Cavani..?

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

        I think he will be benched Vs BRE but defo an option too

  18. Are you Shaw?
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    So Arsenal might postpone as well?

  19. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Burnley already have 4 games in hand on some teams!

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

      Good news: Burnley might get lots of DGW!
      Bad news: It's Burnley

    2. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      4 x 2 = 8pts 🙂

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

    Anyone changing their mind re FH now? (for those who haven't activated it yet)

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

      Yup! No point in playing it, because on whom you would double up? Not much ground to gain here imho.

    2. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Just turn off the chip..

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

        You can't if you've made transfers already.

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

        if only

      3. DARE TO BISCAN
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        -40 (+correction hits) does sound tempting

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

    It’s time they changed the rules to X number out with covid. If Burnley get a game postponed a few days after selling a player and arsenal can postpone due to a red card (and also outbound transfer) all integrity is lost in my opinion.

    And before you ask, no I haven’t done any early transfers!

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

      Agree with you. And where is the rule about playing U23s or whoever to get a team out.

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

    Who to captain now! Ronaldo and Kane not as good option anymore. Looks like Dennis captainship will skyrocket!

    1. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Why is Ronaldo not a good idea, because of 1 Twitter rumour?

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

        its not just one twitter rumour chief, he was actually seen leaving training early by people with eyes

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

        do you already own him or want to get him in?

  23. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I'm thinking Salah and Ronaldo to Bruno and Lukaku if the worst happens. Vice Jota just in case, cap Bruno.

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

    Play Cancelo(Che) or Maddison(Tot)

  25. Make Arrows Green Again
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    All these injuries and cancellations have made the most interesting differential captaincy picks (King/Dennis) the best options now. Shame the fixtures are too thin on the ground for there to be much risk/reward in sticking the armband on a Watford attacker.

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      *assuming Burnley are good to go on Tuesday that is - massive assumption I suppose.

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

        Tuesday game is a big concern now, what a season 🙁

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

      Watford have Burnley as part of dgw, could only be one game !

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        True - though it might be worth it for the Newcastle fixture alone.

        The other idea would be to get and captain someone like Trossard if tonight's game goes ahead, then you know you are getting at least one good fixture, and then maybe a bonus down the line.

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

          Dennis is my cap at the minute, only dgw attacker I have
          If not jota or Bowen, don’t even have a bench either this week!

  26. Gazwaz80
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Such a difficult week to navigate with all the injury uncertainties, captain options and call offs.
    “ the most confused we ever get is when we’re trying to convince our heads of something our heart knows is a lie”
    I need to try and abide by this more often 🙂

  27. Sailboats
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I bet someone here did Salah > Son > Maddison all in this game week

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

    Obviously this is very 'ifs and buts'.. but i was all set on playing my Bench Boost this week with 6 DGW players having done Son > Madders. If there are no further postponements... Would this still be worth a BB?

    Lloris
    Taa - Cancelo - Coufal
    Kdb - Bilva - Jota - Bowen - Madders
    Kane - Dennis

    Bachmann - Lamptey - Rudiger - Broja

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

      No imo

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

        Hmm, would you just play the DGW'ers?

    2. Marty McFly
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Gw36 is probably a better moment to BB, especially if you have your 2nd WC and are dead ending your team into gw30.

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

        I do still have my 2nd WC yep!

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

      No, Foster is fit and might come in for Bachman. Also, better game weeks down the line.

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

      Sorry but I can't see cs for Chelsea, Brighton, Watford, Tottenham
      Not worth BB for sure but still bench headache
      Maybe Bilva out for Rudi and go ahead

  29. Marty McFly
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on Son > Foden?

    1. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I would wait for a week.

      1. Marty McFly
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I’ll have other fires to put out next week, so it’ll be a -4 whenever I do it. -4 feels good for a mid term hold I think.

        Just wondering if there’s another obvious option… I can’t see a dgwer that I think offers better mid term value

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

    So we all giving the armband to SGW player now...?

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

      I might go Bowen (c)

    2. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Maupay....!!

    3. Marty McFly
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I will probably have it on Kane. Kane vs Leicester is still a good fixture for him.

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

        I was going to bring him in for -4 but can't justify it now and with CHE next week

    4. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Any other options left?

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

        no idea anymore

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

        not convinced BRE score, maybe Trent is a good option!

    5. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I'll check back later. Still on Kane atm