Our expert looks at Gameweek 22 of the fantasy football season, discussing fixtures, transfers, captaincy choices and more.
The FA Cup weekend gave us some rare breathing space to assess our fantasy football teams.
The post-World Cup period has seen a few quick turnarounds in deadlines, so a weekend off will have been welcomed to properly look at what needs changing.
It also allowed us time to see further recruits arrive in the transfer window, but transfers shouldn't have been made until now anyway.
All focus is on Gameweek 22, and the best way to approach with the aim of maximising points return.
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When is the FPL Gameweek 22 deadline?
The FPL Gameweek 22 deadline is Friday February 3 at 18:30 GMT, with the first game kicking off at 20:00 GMT.
How do the FPL chips work?
- Bench Boost: This counts the points of those on your bench alongside your starting XI - this can only be used once a season
- Triple Captain: The captain earns 3x the amount of points for that gameweek - this can only be used once a season
- Free Hit: This allows unlimited changes for one gameweek only. A team reverts back to how it was before once this has been played - this can only be used once a season
Who has the best fixtures in Gameweek 22?
Two teams should be on your radar in Gameweek 22: LEEDS and MANCHESTER UNITED.
A remarkable rescheduling of their earlier postponed fixture means they play twice in this gameweek - players should be looking at these sides when it comes to transfers.
They meet at Old Trafford on Wednesday before the return fixture takes place at Elland Road on Sunday - the latter falls into GW23.
They're the only two clubs involved in a double gameweek, so obviously they will be a main focus, but others playing just the once also have favourable fixtures.
ARSENAL travel to Everton, and while they have brought in Sean Dyche, the Toffees' lack of transfer activity hasn't improved the already bad mood around the club.
BRIGHTON will also fancy their chances of continuing their good recent form with a home contest against Bournemouth.
Roberto De Zerbi's side are well in the mix for the top six, and will know the importance of winning these sorts of games if they are to be playing in Europe next season.
Who are the best players to bring in for Gameweek 22?
Target players from teams involved in a double gameweek, especially as both Leeds and Manchester United have decent opening fixtures that can return points.
Leeds go to Nottingham Forest and Manchester United face Crystal Palace. It would be no surprise to see both win.
There are other teams with good fixtures to target, while also considering those who have just signed for new clubs, but our main focus in this round is firmly on the two double gameweek clubs.
Marcus Rashford
- Position: MID
- Club: Manchester United
- Opponent: Crystal Palace (H), Leeds (H)
- FPL Price: £7.2m
I'll get to the point with Marcus Rashford as 50.4% of players have him in their team.
What that does mean, though, is that half of players don't; remarkable when we consider the form he is in and the fact they now have a double gameweek.
Rashford has scored in five of his last six league outings, returning 46 points for the large percentage of players who own him.
A player that should definitely be in your XI, he's captaincy material for Gameweek 22.
Bruno Fernandes
- Position: MID
- Club: Manchester United
- Opponent: Crystal Palace (H), Leeds (H)
- FPL Price: £9.9m
You have to use a hefty part of the budget to bring in Bruno Fernandes at £9.9m, but recent form suggests he could be worth it.
His last five Premier League games have seen two goals and three assists, scoring away at Palace in Gameweek 20.
Fernandes' five points against Arsenal was his lowest return since the home win over Nottingham Forest in Gameweek 17, further highlighting his good form.
With a double gameweek this time around, we can expect the attacking returns to continue.
Luis Sinisterra
- Position: MID
- Club: Leeds
- Opponent: Nottingham Forest (A), Manchester United (A)
- FPL Price: £6.5m
Ok, we've talked about two well-known players but here's one who may go under the radar this week.
Luis Sinisterra has been out injured for Leeds, but availability in the wide positions coupled with his return in their FA Cup win over Accrington means he should be set for starts in Gameweek 22.
The 23-year-old joined for £21m in the summer as Raphinha's replacement and although he has only featured 10 times in the league (six starts) he's averaging 0.37 goals/95 and 0.19 xG/95.
He should hold down a first-team spot in a side who can have a decent second half of the campaign, and with a run in the side he can deliver points.
Max Wöber
- Position: DEF
- Club: Leeds
- Opponent: Nottingham Forest (A), Manchester United (A)
- FPL Price: £4.5m
Leeds' defence hasn't been the best this season, but they did keep a clean sheet against Brentford last time out.
While this double gameweek could be tricky, I'm intrigued by Max Wöber's fantasy football potential in the second half of the campaign.
Whether at left-back or centre-back, his ability on the ball could lead to attacking returns - as could his role as free-kick taker.
The defender took a direct free-kick from close range against Brentford that went over the bar, and there could be huge differential points if he is Leeds' designated player from these situations.
Who should I captain in Gameweek 22?
Hey, look, we're not going to start this section by stating the same player we've spoken about every single week.
That's right, given Manchester United's double gameweek, it's hard to look away from MARCUS RASHFORD for the armband.
The 'midfielder' has been in great goal-scoring form and we can be confident that - injury or suspension aside - he will start both games in Gameweek 22.
BRUNO FERNANDES should be another popular choice, with his upturn in form returning our confidence that he can deliver.
They also host two sides who sit in the top-six for xGA, so we can expect to see plenty of attacking opportunities for the hosts.
ERLING HAALAND will of course be a popular option. He scored in Manchester City's 4-2 win over Tottenham a fortnight ago and they travel to north London on Sunday.
Arsenal have also been in great form, so EDDIE NKETIAH is a possibility, but this week should be one where the captain is a player with two games on their schedule.
FPL: Gameweek 22 captain choices
Safer options:
- Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Erling Haaland
Alternative options:
- Eddie Nketiah, Luis Sinisterra, Kevin De Bruyne