In this blog, the three best Captaincy options for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Gameweek 22 are discussed. Picks are in the below format:

1. No.1 predicted by Fix 
2. Alternative high-ownership option. Over 20%
3. Differential option. Under 20%

Julián Álvarez (BUR)

Álvarez has been Man. City’s primary goal threat in Haaland’s absence, the Argentinian international trails only the big Norwegian for shots (58 vs 56), ‘big chances’ (BC) (27 vs 10) and xG (15.14 vs 7.50). He is also top for chances created (47) with only Foden (six) notching more assists than his five. Man. City are the league’s top scorers with 48 goals, the reigning Champions are also top for shots on target (SoT) (138) and third for BC (63). Their visitors Burnley have conceded 17 goals on their travels (seventh) and are ranked 17th for shots conceded (127). Our Fix Algorithm currently projects a point score of 7.4 for Álvarez.

Ollie Watkins (NEW)

Watkins has scored five goals in 11 home matches this season (fourth) and as the Stats Sandbox image below shows, he is top amongst forwards for shots (32) and SiB (31) on home turf. He is also fourth for BC (nine) and fifth for ‘Expected Goals’ (xG) (5.68). No forward has notched more assists 9seven) or created more chances (18) in home matches. Villa have scored more goals at home than any other side (29), the Midlands outfit are seventh for BC (30) and sixth for xG (22.0) in home matches. Their visitors Newcastle have struggled on the road this season and have conceded 22 goals in 11 away games (15th) with just one clean sheet. They are ranked 15th for SiB conceded (118) and 17th for xGC (22.17). Our Fix Algorithm currently projects a point score of 4.7 for Watkins.

Darwin Núñez (CHE)

With Salah expected to be out for some time due to a hamstring injury he sustained at the African Cup of Nations, Núñez is expected to step up as Liverpool’s main goal scorer. As the below image from our Match Stats feature shows, over their last five matches he is joint-top with Salah for goals (three) and xG (nine) while he trails only Alexander-Arnold (15) for chances created (12). Liverpool have scored 26 goals at Anfield with only Arsenal (27) and Villa (29) more prolific in home matches. They are top for shots (236) with only Newcastle (46) creating more BC than their 38. Their visitors Chelsea have conceded 17 goals on the road and have kept just two clean sheets. The London side are ranked fifth for SiB conceded (89) and 10th for xGC (18.61). Our Fix Algorithm currently projects a point score of 4.6 for Darwin.