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            <p>Fantasy Football Hub's resident Fantasy Premier League (FPL) captaincy expert <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisTanFPL">Chris Tan</a> takes a close look at the best options for Gameweek 22.</p>
<p>Powered by Hub AI and Chris’s eye for detail, having analysed the weekly captaincy candidates on the Hub for many years, we reveal the top three picks each week, followed by Chris's overall favourite.</p>
<p>Whether you’re after the AI’s preferred pick or a differential punt, we’ve got you covered.</p>
<h3>🤖 Hub AI quick summary 🤖</h3>
<p>Simplicity and speed are among Fantasy Football Hub’s core values, so many of our articles this season will come with a quick ‘Hub AI’ summary for those who want the answer - fast.</p>
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<li data-start="109" data-end="354">🥇Erling Haaland leads the way for predicted points this week and has a good record against Manchester United</li>
<li data-start="109" data-end="354">🤔Hugo Ekitike is a solid alternative but he could be subject of an early substitution after his return from injury earlier this week</li>
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<h3><b>🤖 Hub AI pick: Erling Haaland – 7.2 predicted points</b></h3>
<p><strong>Fixture: Manchester United (A)</strong></p>
<p>Haaland has been disappointing of late, with three blanks over Christmas and just six points against Brighton.</p>
<p>His individual stats are still exceptional though - the chances haven’t dried up.</p>
<p>City’s expected goals (xG) tally is good without being great, however Manchester United’s defensive stats are surprisingly strong.</p>
<p>Furthermore, it’s an away match for Pep Guardiola's men against their bitter rivals, who may get a new manager bounce.</p>
<p>To make matters worse, it’s the dreaded lunch-time kick-off, which FPL managers are sometimes wary to back players in.</p>
<p>In recent games, the stats indicate United have a weakness in the centre, as that’s where they concede the most shots.</p>
<p>The majority of those games were with three centre backs and if they go to a back four under Michael Carrick as expected, they could be even weaker.</p>
<p>Haaland loves playing against the Red Devils and has recorded eight goals and three assists in just six league matches.</p>
<p>He missed the away game last season but the season before, he picked up three attacking returns at Old Trafford.</p>
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<h3><b>2️⃣ Main alternative: Hugo Ekitike – 6.0 predicted points</b></h3>
<p><strong>Fixture: Burnley (H)</strong></p>
<p>Ekitike played just over 30 mins in the FA Cup earlier this week, which suggests he should be ready to start this fixture, although his minutes could be managed with a Champions League game to follow.</p>
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