FPL 2020-21: Best Fantasy Team for Gameweek 22

FPL managers must still be reeling from the after-effects of an interesting Gameweek 21 that saw some assets record decent hauls while others blanked.

The Pep Roulette threw a wrench in many FPL managers' plans as popular assets like John Stones, Joao Cancelo, and Raheem Sterling were all benched. With an average total of 48 FPL points, Gameweek 21 was a decent one for some FPL managers but not so much for others.

I was left ruing my choices for the Gameweek after captaining Raheem Sterling and watching Patrick Bamford getting a 15-point FPL haul right after I sold him for Ollie Watkins. However, Mohamed Salah's return to form helped me to a decent Gameweek total of 60 FPL points, with the Egyptian delivering as my vice-captain.

With a couple of new injuries and other developments in the Premier League, FPL managers will be looking to tinker with their teams. However, they should do so ahead of the Gameweek 22 deadline on Tuesday evening.

Gameweek 22 Deadline: Tuesday, 2nd February at 4:30 PM (GMT) and 10:00 PM (Indian Standard Time)

Also Read: FPL 2020-21: Best Fantasy Team for Gameweek 21

FPL Gameweek 22 Fixtures

Gameweek 22 will see Manchester United host Southampton on Tuesday. Manchester City travel to Burnley on Wednesday evening, with Liverpool hosting Brighton later on the same day. The Gameweek concludes with a Thursday night meeting between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.

Click here to view the full fixtures for FPL Gameweek 22.

FPL Team suggested for the previous Gameweek

Here is the suggested team for Gameweek 21 and the points scored.

Goalkeepers: Alex McCarthy (SOU) and Fraser Forster (SOU)

Defenders: Vladimir Coufal (WHU), Ben Chilwell (CHE), John Stones (MCI), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (MUN), and Matt Targett (AVL)

Midfielders: Raheem Sterling (MCI), Son Heung-min (TOT), Bruno Fernandes (MUN), Mohamed Salah (LIV), and Ilkay Gundogan (MCI)

Forwards: Ollie Watkins (AVL), Michail Antonio (WHU), and Keinan Davis (AVL)

Captain/Vice-Captain: Raheem Sterling/ Mohamed Salah

GW 21 Average score: 48

Points Scored (in GW): 60 (-4): 56

Overall Rank: 493,712

Free Transfers available: 1

Money Remaining: £0.1 m

Transfers

I'm banking my transfer for Gameweek 22 to get some stability to my team after a confusing Gameweek 21. I'm likely to take a call on Ben Chilwell after seeing what his position is in Thomas Tuchel's set-up.

Best FPL XI for Gameweek 22

Chips activated: None

Point Hits taken (if any): None

Captain/vice-captain: Raheem Sterling (or) Mohamed Salah (or) Bruno Fernandes/ Son Heung-Min

Mohamed Salah should get my captain's armband after his 15-point FPL haul against West Ham. Raheem Sterling offers a potent alternative.

Goalkeeper:

Alex McCarthy (SOU) (£4.7 m) | Opponent: MUN (A): Alex McCarty produced some fine saves in a decent display against Aston Villa. He'll look to frustrate Manchester United at Old Trafford and get some FPL points.

Defenders:

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (MUN) - £5.4 m | Opponent: SOU (H): Aaron Wan-Bissakka put in a fine shift against Arsenal and was unlucky not to get some attacking FPL returns. He'll look to deliver both when Manchester United take on Southampton in Gameweek 22.

Matt Targett (AVL) - £4.6 m | Opponent: WHU (H): Matt Targett has produced an FPL return in each of his last four games and should carry on in the same vein in Gameweek 22.

John Stones (MCI)- £5.0 m | Opponent: BUR (A): After being rested in Gameweek 21, John Stones should step back into the heart of Man City's defence and get some clean sheet points for his FPL owners.

Midfielders:

Son Heung-min (TOT) - £9.7 m | Opponent: CHE (H): Son and Spurs will look to make a comeback after their 1-0 loss to Brighton. He will look to get his name on the scoresheet and reward his FPL owners.

Raheem Sterling (MCI) - £11.5 m | Opponent: BUR (A): Sterling should be fit and fresh for City's Gameweek 22 meeting against Burnley, and he'll look to get some returns for his FPL owners.

Bruno Fernandes (MUN) - £10.9 m | Opponent: SOU (H): A home game against Southampton provides Fernandes with an ideal opportunity to break his dour run of games. He'll look to reward his FPL ownership with a stunning display against the Saints.

Mohamed Salah (LIV) - £12.5 m | Opponent: BHA (H): Salah returned to form with a stellar second-half display against West Ham in Gameweek 21. He's likely to be the most popular FPL captain in the Gameweek and should reward his FPL owners as well.

Ilkay Gundogan (MCI) - £5.7 m | Opponent: BUR (A): Gundogan was unlucky not to get any FPL returns against Sheffield United. He'll look to make an impact when City travel to Turf Moor in Gameweek 22.

Forwards:

Michail Antonio (WHU) - £6.3 m | Opponent: AVL (A): Michail Antonio couldn't make much of an impact against Liverpool. He will, however, look to find the net against Aston Villa and get some FPL points.

Ollie Watkins (AVL) (FWD) - £6.2 m | Opponent: WHU (H): Ollie Watkins missed some good chances on the way to a blank against Southampton. He'll aim to be more clinical against the Hammers.

Bench:

GK: Fraser Forster (SOU) (£4.0 m) | Opponent: MUN (A)

1st Sub: Ben Chilwell (CHE)- £6.1 m | Opponent: TOT (A):

2nd Sub: Vladimir Coufal (WHU) - £4.6 m | Opponent: LIV(H):

3rd Sub: Keinan Davis (AVL) (FWD) - £4.3 m | Opponent: BUR (A):

Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh

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