Who are the best FPL players for Double Gameweek 21?

Four-time top 1k and 5-time top 5k finisher Abdul Rehman uses the Hub's OPTA, Prediction, Comparison and Fixture tools to identify the best Fantasy Premier League budget and premium defenders, midfielders and forwards for our Double Gameweek 21 FPL teams.

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Double Gameweek 21 Possibility

At the time of writing, none of the rearranged fixtures have been confirmed for Gameweek 21 but there is still a chance they do. Just something to be aware of when reading the article and deciding your picks.

If the rearranged fixtures are released after the Gameweek 21 deadline then they will likely go into Gameweek 22 and the deadline for GW22 will be brought forward.

See the latest possible fixture schedule below or check out our FPL Double Gameweek Guide where you can see the predicted probability of each scenario in more detail.

Possible GW21 and GW22 Fixtures

Who are the Best FPL Defenders For Gameweek 21?

Joao Cancelo (£6.9m) – Manchester City

Fixture: Arsenal (a)

Manchester City have now kept 11 clean sheets (1^st). Joao Cancelo has one goal and seven assists and is the third-highest scoring player in the game.

He has 10 Shots in the Box with an xG of 3.27 (1^st amongst defenders) and he has also created 26 Chances with an xA of 3.46 (2^nd amongst defenders). The Citizens kept yet another clean sheet last Gameweek and are looking unstoppable just now as they went eight points clear at the top of the table.

City come up against Arsenal in Gameweek 21 who have scored 32 goals (5^th) with an xG of 31.8 (4^th). They have been one of the best sides going forward but this Man City defence is just too good and their underlying numbers show them to be well ahead the rest of the pack.

They have conceded the least goals (12) with the least xGC (14.3). Liverpool have the second best xGC at 19.4 therefore we can see the gap is quite significant.

Cancelo will also always have chances of attacking returns no matter the opposition. He actually has the most final third passes (597) in the league amongst all players, which shows just how much time he spends in the oppositions half.

Our Points Prediction Tool has him 1^st for predicted points (4.4) amongst defenders for Gameweek 21 also.

Joao Cancelo Stats

Harry Maguire (£5.4m) – Manchester United

Fixture: Wolves (H) & possibly Brighton (H) or Brentford (a)

Manchester United haven’t been the best at the back this season. They have conceded 25 goals (10^th) with an xGC of 27.1 (11^th). However they do have one of the best fixtures this week from a defensive viewpoint.

The Red Devils face Wolves in Gameweek 21 who have only managed to score 13 goals (19^th) with an xG of 20.6 (16^th). They really havent been at the races in the final third and despite United’s mediocre defence they are actually the favourites to keep a clean sheet this week at 48%.

Harry Maguire is their most nailed defender and he has the highest xG amongst the defence at 1.05. The fullbacks don’t seem nailed at all with Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan Bissaka coming in for Alex Telles and Diogo Dalot in the last match against Burnley.

In a Gameweek where Liverpool and Chelsea play each other the United defence could be the one to get you the most points this week especially if they end up having a Double Gameweek in 21.

Harry Maguire Stats

Emerson Royal (4.9m) – Spurs

Fixture: Watford (a)

Emerson Royal looks to be nailed for Spurs under Conte. He has been bombing forward a lot more in the new managers system and picked up his first assist in Gameweek 19 against Crystal Palace. He has created 10 Chances with an xA of 0.87 in 12 starts.

Spurs play Watford in Gameweek 21 and this is a game where the Brazilian will have chances of returns at both ends of the pitch.

Tottenham have conceded 20 goals (5th) with an xGC of 20.6 (3^rd). They have been one of the best defences in the league whereas Watford have been one of the worst with an xGC of 32.6 (16^th).

Conte is well known for making the most out his full-backs attacking ability wherever he goes and its no different here at Spurs. Royal and Reguilon have both visibly been more attacking but I feel right-back is slightly more nailed.

The North London club are also the second favourites to keep a clean sheet (42%) for Gameweek 21 according to the bookmakers and Royal is nicely priced at £4.9m.

Emerson Royal Stats

Craig Dawson (£4.9m) – West Ham United

Fixture: Crystal Palace (a) & possibly Norwich (H)

West Ham United have a decent fixture this week from a defensive point of view but of course if the Norwich game gets confirmed then a West Ham defender will be a great pick this Gameweek.

The Hammers have a few injuries to their defence – with the likes of Kurt Zouma, and Angelo Ogbonna so Craig Dawson should be nailed to start.

He actually has the best xG (0.81) amongst the West Ham defence and has 12 Shots in the Box. He has registered one assist so far this season.

David Moyes’s men have been decent at the back, conceding 25 goals (8^th) with an xGC of 26.5 (10th). Moreover they won’t get a better chance to keep a clean sheet all season if the Norwich game goes ahead. They have only scored 8 goals (20^th) this season with an xGC of 34.8 (19^th).

Although the game against Palace will be tougher their defence is more than good enough to keep them at bay.

Craig Dawson Stats

Who are the Best FPL Midfielders For Gameweek 21?

Phil Foden (£8.1m) – Manchester City

Fixture: Arsenal (a)

Phil Foden grabbed another goal last Gameweek playing in the false nine position which now brings his tally of attacking returns to five goals and four assists. He has 22 Shots in the Box with an xG of 4.21 and has also created 29 Chances with an xA of 4.29.

Manchester City take on Arsenal away from in Gameweek 21. The Blues just look unbeatable right now and are in a fine run of form. They have now scored the most goals in the league (51) and have an xG of 47.5 (2^nd).

Arsenal have only conceded 23 goals (7^th) with an xGC of 27.1 (13^th). City just look too strong both in attack and defence and despite being away from home the bookmakers still rank them as the favourites to score 2.5+ goals (42%) in Gameweek 21.

Foden has been their best player this season and with him not starting the last two games due to ‘behavioral’ issues, I think him playing 90 minutes and scoring, it’s likely water under the bridge now.

It’s hard to predict Pep Guardiola’s starting lineup but I would be confident in another start for the England international.

He is also at 37% to score at any time according to the bookmakers.

Phil Foden Stats

Heung-Min Son (£10.5m) – Spurs

Fixture: Watford (a)

Heung-Min Son has now registered attacking returns in his last five games. He has eight goals and four assists and sits as the second highest scoring midfielder in the game. He has 24 Shots in the Box with an xG of 6.71 and has also created 33 Chances with an xA of 3.43.

Spurs play Watford (a) in Gameweek 21 who have conceded 35 goals (18^th) with an xGC of 32.6 (16^th). This is a great fixture for Spurs as the Hornets have a very leaky defence and Tottenham are a much improved side under Conte.

Also Son has been their best player all season and talisman. He has a Goal Involvement of 55% which is by far the highest in the team.

Although Spurs are one of the teams who definitely do not have a Double Gameweek in 21 I still think Son is one of the best midfield options for the week. He has shown again this season he is a very reliable asset and we know he has big hauls in him also.

Our Points Prediction Tool ranks him as the highest predicted points scorer (7.1) in Gameweek 21. Bear in mind this could change if any double fixtures are confirmed.

Heung-Min Son Stats

Jarrod Bowen (£6.6m) – West Ham United

Fixture: Crystal Palace (a) & possibly Norwich (H)

Jarrod Bowen has had a great season for West Ham United. He has am impressive 3 goals and 11 assists and is the highest scoring budget midfielder. He has 33 Shots in the Box (7th), 16 and an xG of 6.17 (10th). He has also created 35 Chances with an xA of 4.95 (5^th).

He has over the season proved a good value option and has shown both goal and assist threat in his stats and output. Plus with him being on corners and free-kicks just furthers his appeal.

West Ham play Crystal Palace (a) in Gameweek 21. They have conceded 27 goals (14th) with an xGC of 22.8 (5th). Despite a decent defence the Hammers will still be favourites for this one. They have been good going forward with 34 goals scored (4^th) with an xG of 30.2 (5^th). The Eagles also concede a lot of attempts from set-pieces and the third-most chances in the league from their left.

Bowen has been a consistent performer and has the best stats and points among the budget midfielders upto £7.0m.

He has an xG of 6.17 (1st) and an xA of 4.95 (1st). He is a great value option and with the fixtures and doubles coming up it looks like a great time to bring him in.

If the second game against Norwich gets scheduled for Gameweek 21 then he will be a must have this week.

Jarrod Bowen Stats

Mohamed Salah (£13.1m) – Liverpool

Fixture: Chelsea (a)

Mohamed Salah missed his first penalty in 15 attempts last Gameweek and registered an extremely rare 0 pointer. It was the first time ever he has failed to score a point in a game in 177 appearances.

This was of course an anomaly and he still remains the best player in the league with a mammoth 15 goals and 10 assists. This was only his third blank of the season.

He still dominates the stats with 62 Shots in the Box (1^st) and an xG of 14.32 (1^st). He has also created 48 Chances with an xA of 7.69 (1^st).

Liverpool come up against Chelsea away from home which looks a tough game on paper. However the Blues have been very leaky lately keeping only one clean sheet in the last eight games and conceding 10 goals (17^th).

The Reds have been great going forward as we all know, scoring 50 goals (2^nd) with an xG of 48.4 (1^st). They failed to score for the first time last Gameweek in 35 matches.

They will no doubt get chances in this game and Salah is the one most likely to get some attacking returns again. He is on penalties and is still at a very healthy 41% to score at anytime according to the bookmakers.

Mohamed Salah Stats

Who are the Best FPL Forwards For Gameweek 21?

Josh King (£5.8m) – Watford

Fixture: Spurs (H) & possibly Crystal Palace (H)

Josh King has five goals and four assists in 14 starts for Watford. He has 26 Shots in the Box with an xG of 6.15 (5^th amongst forwards) and has created 24 Chances with an xA of 3.17 (7^th amongst forwards).

Watford are one of the teams who may have a double Gameweek in 21. They play Spurs and could possibly play Crystal Palace at home. The Hornets have scored 22 goals (8^th) with an xG of 22.1 (13^th). They have been decent going forward and King provides great value at his price of £5.8m and is one of the players nailed in that side.

Spurs and Palace are good defensive sides but with both matches at home for Watford you would fancy them to score in at least one of these games and Josh King has a 47% Goal Involvement which bodes well for attacking returns here.

King is also on penalties with Ismaila Sarr still out injured. He has both goal and assist threat and has the highest xG amongst the budget forwards.

Our Points Prediction Tool ranks him as the fourth highest predicted scoring forward (4.1 points) for Gameweek 21 which also makes him the highest predicted budget forward.

Josh King Stats

Michail Antonio (£7.7m) – West Ham United

Fixture: Crystal Palace (a) & possibly Norwich (H)

Michail Antonio now has has seven goals and six assists for the season with 41 Shots in the Box (4th) with an xG of 7.50 (5^th) and has also created 38 Chances with an xA of 5.08 (4^th).

West Ham face Crystal Palace and possibly Norwich in Gameweek 21. Palace have conceded 27 goals (14^th) with an xGC of 22.8 (5^th).

The Hammers have scored 34 goals (4^th) with an xG of 30.2 (5^th). They are easily in the top five best attacking teams in the league and Antonio has been picking up attacking returns again in the last two after his barren run.

Also if West Ham end up having a double in Gameweek 21 against Norwich then he is also a must have for this week. The Canaries have conceded 42 goals (20^th) with an xGC of 34.8 (19^th).

At the time of writing the Norwich fixture has not been confirmed but there is still a possibility it will.

Even with the current single fixture Antonio is the 2^nd highest predicted points scorer (5.1) according to our Points Prediction Tool.

Michail Antonio Stats

Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m) – Manchester United

Fixture: Wolves (H) & possibly Brighton (H) or Brentford (a)

Cristiano Ronaldo has eight goals and three assists with 45 Shots in the Box (4^th) with an xG of 8.46 (4^th) while also creating 13 chances with an xA of 2.60. He has been United's talisman this season and is no doubt their best attacking asset.

Manchester United are another team who may have a double Gameweek in 21 and their second fixture could be against Brighton (H) or Brentford (a). Although it is important to note this is quite unlikely now.

The Red Devils first fixture however is against Wolves (H) who actually have one of the best defences in the league, conceding only 14 goals (2^nd) and an xGC of 23.7 (6^th).

However I think they will struggle to keep United out with them being at home and the bookmakers agree also as they are the third favourites to score 2.5+ goals (35%).

Man United have scored 29 goals this season (7th) with an xG of 27.8 (6th) in 18 games so we know they have had no trouble scoring goals.

Ronaldo is also the 4^th highest predicted scoring forward according to our Points Prediction Tool and that is only for the Wolves game.

Cristiano Ronaldo Stats

Harry Kane (£12.2m) – Tottenham Hotspur

Fixture: Watford (a)

Harry Kane continued his goal scoring run with another goal last gameweek which now means he has scored three games on the trot. He has four goals and one assist this season with 29 Shots in the Box, and an xG of 7.02. He has also created 20 Chances with an xA of 4.01.

He has clearly been underperforming but now seems to be putting his chances away and Spurs, in general, look a lot better under the new manager.

They come up against Watford in Gameweek 21 and even though they only have a single fixture, it’s a good one. Claudio Ranieri’s men have conceded 35 goals (18^th) with an xGC of 32.6 (16^th).

They are one of the worst defensive sides in the league and this is no doubt a plum fixture for Tottenham when it comes to attack. Watford are the only team in the league yet to keep a clean sheet.

Kane will again be one of the top forward options this week. He is looking more like the Harry of last season now and Spurs look a lot more fluid in their new system. The bookies have him as the third favourite to score at anytime (53%) for Gameweek 21 also.

Our Points Prediction Tool ranks him as the highest scoring forward this week also (6.8 points).

Harry Kane Stats

Hub Power Rankings

I will now rank the best FPL Gameweek 21 players in accordance to our Power Rankings for Hub members!

Best FPL Players For Double Gameweek 21 | Fantasy Premier League Tips 2021/22

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