As the Fantasy Premier League community gears up for the excitement of Gameweek 22, we delve into the strategic moves made by top managers across different rank tiers. From captaincy choices to chip usage, we analyze the decisions that could make or break the fortunes of FPL teams this week.
The captaincy choices among top managers often reflect a blend of form, fixture difficulty, and player popularity. Here's how the armband was distributed across the top tiers:
| Player Name | Top 10k | Top 100k | Top 1M | All Managers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haaland | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% | 32.0% |
| De Bruyne | 30.0% | 24.0% | 23.6% | 15.0% |
| Saka | 6.0% | 8.0% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| Watkins | 4.0% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| J.Alvarez | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Foden | 20.0% | 24.0% | 25.2% | 4.1% |
| Salah | - | - | - | 4.1% |
| Palmer | - | - | - | 2.2% |
| Son | - | - | - | 2.1% |
| Darwin | - | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Kevin De Bruyne (KDB) emerged as the most popular captain among the top 10k managers, with a 30.0% captaincy rate. His effective ownership of 68.0% indicates a strong belief in his potential against Burnley. Phil Foden, another Man City asset, was the top captain choice in the top 1M, with a 25.2% rate, reflecting his consistent performances and a favorable fixture against Burnley.
Erling Haaland, despite being the most captained player among all managers, saw less favour among the top tiers, possibly due to a risk of lack of minutes. Bukayo Saka, with Arsenal's promising fixture against Nott'm Forest, also featured prominently in captaincy picks, especially among the top 10k and 100k managers.
Effective ownership combines a player's ownership with the percentage of managers who captained them, giving a clearer picture of their impact on rank.
| Player Name | Top 10k | Top 100k | Top 1M | All Managers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haaland | 30.0% | 28.7% | 30.2% | 80.2% |
| De Bruyne | 68.0% | 63.3% | 60.6% | 39.3% |
| Saka | 82.0% | 79.3% | 80.9% | 66.9% |
| Watkins | 88.0% | 88.0% | 89.5% | 54.8% |
| J.Alvarez | 56.0% | 47.3% | 48.1% | 37.9% |
| Foden | 86.0% | 89.3% | 86.1% | 30.2% |
| Salah | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.4% | 19.5% |
| Palmer | 66.6% | 70.1% | 69.6% | 32.0% |
| Son | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.5% | 14.0% |
| Darwin | 30.0% | 28.7% | 30.2% | 16.3% |
Saka's effective ownership is notably high across all tiers, indicating that a large number of managers not only own him but also trust him with the captain's armband. Watkins' effective ownership is surprisingly high among the top tiers despite his recent dip in form.
Chip usage is a strategic element that can significantly impact a manager's rank. Here's how chips were played in GW22:
| Chip | Top 10k | Top 100k | Top 1M | All Managers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcard | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Bench Boost | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Free Hit | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Triple Capt | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
A small percentage of top 10k and 100k managers opted to play their Wildcard, suggesting a desire to restructure their teams for the upcoming fixtures. The Bench Boost chip saw minimal play, likely reserved for upcoming double gameweeks.
Transfers and team value are crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. Here's how managers across tiers managed their squads:
| Statistic | Top 10k | Top 100k | Top 1M | All Managers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Transfers | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average Team Value | 98.2 | 98.0 | 97.7 | 98.2 |
| Average Bank | 6.5 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 3.0 |
| Average GW Points Hit | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
Top managers are making fewer transfers and taking fewer points hits than the overall manager base, indicating a more conservative approach. The average team value is highest among the top 10k, showing their ability to increase squad value over the season.
In conclusion, Gameweek 22 presents a mix of popular and differential captaincy choices, with top managers showing a preference for Man City assets. Effective ownership figures suggest that any hauls from Saka or Watkins could significantly impact overall ranks. Chip usage remains low, with managers likely waiting for more opportune moments. Transfer activity and team value management continue to be key differentiators among the top tiers.
This is an autogenerated article using Fantasy Football Fix artificial intelligence. If you notice an error, please let us know so we can improve the machine learning process. Email: tom@fantasyfootballfix.com
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