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Hero of the week7.8% owned

Dorgu made the difference. The template did not.

Man Utd crestPatrick Dorgu, Man Utd
15points · Spearheaded Manchester United's resilient defence, contributing to an unexpected 2-0 clean sheet victory over Manchester City

Gameweek 22 of the 2025/26 season proved to be a brutal affair for many FPL managers, with an average score of just 40 points. Popular captaincy picks largely faltered, leaving a significant portion of the player base grappling with red arrows. However, amidst the chaos, a few differentials shone brightly, offering crucial insights. This review delves into the observable results, dissecting the key moments and extracting reusable principles to navigate GW23 and beyond.

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01The field

How the field scored

40average score
55green-arrow target
70elite week

The average manager scored 40. Around 55 was a useful target for a green arrow; 70+ made it an elite week.

02Most-picked captains

Did the armband deliver?

  • Erling Haaland, Man CityHaalandMan City crestMCI· 74.1% owned
    74.1%2→4Missed
  • Antoine Semenyo, Man CitySemenyoMan City crestMCI· 45.4% owned
    45.4%2→4Missed
  • Marc Guéhi, Man CityGuéhiMan City crestMCI· 38.1% owned
    38.1%0→0Missed
  • Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues, BrentfordThiagoBrentford crestBRE· 36.5% owned
    36.5%2→4Missed
  • Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães, ArsenalGabrielArsenal crestARS· 35.4% owned
    35.4%8→16Missed
03Hauls and blanks

Heroes and villains

Heroes
  • Patrick Dorgu, Man UtdDorguMan Utd crestMUN · 7.8% owned15ptsSpearheaded Manchester United's resilient defence, contributing to an unexpected 2-0 clean sheet victory over Manchester City.
  • Robert Lynch Sánchez, ChelseaSánchezChelsea crestCHE · 13.5% owned11ptsVital in Chelsea's solid defensive display, securing a clean sheet in their 2-0 win against Brentford.
  • Bruno Borges Fernandes, Man UtdB.FernandesMan Utd crestMUN · 16.3% owned10ptsInstrumental in Manchester United's dominant performance, contributing to their surprising 2-0 shutout of rivals Manchester City.
  • Jordan Pickford, EvertonPickfordEverton crestEVE · 13.1% owned10ptsHis strong goalkeeping performance anchored Everton's defence, earning a clean sheet in a crucial 1-0 away win against Aston Villa.
Villains
  • Erling Haaland, Man CityHaalandMan City crestMCI · 74.1% owned2ptsWidely captained, his blank in Manchester City's 0-2 defeat to Manchester United led to significant rank drops for a vast majority.
  • Antoine Semenyo, Man CitySemenyoMan City crestMCI · 45.4% owned2ptsHigh ownership and another blank from a Manchester City attacker who failed to deliver any attacking returns in their loss.
  • Marc Guéhi, Man CityGuéhiMan City crestMCI · 38.1% owned0ptsA popular defensive pick from Manchester City, his zero points from a clean sheet wipeout compounded the misery for many managers.
04Actionable for GW23

Three lessons

  1. 01

    The Perils of Popularity and Fixture FOMO

    Gameweek 22 starkly illustrated that even the most dominant teams and highly-owned players can disappoint, especially when facing motivated rivals. Manchester City's widespread ownership and captaincy proved costly as they failed to score against Manchester United.

  2. 02

    Unlocking Value in Defensive Differentials

    While popular attackers struggled, several defenders and goalkeepers from less-owned teams like Dorgu (MUN), Sánchez (CHE), Pickford (EVE), and Sels (NFO) delivered double-digit hauls through clean sheets. Identifying these opportunities can yield significant rank boosts.

  3. 03

    Beyond the Obvious Captaincy

    With the majority suffering low captaincy returns from the likes of Haaland and Semenyo, Gabriel's 16 points for those who took a calculated risk showcased the benefit of exploring alternative captain choices when the popular options carry significant downside risk.

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Questions managers ask

What was the average FPL score in Gameweek 22?
The average FPL score in Gameweek 22 was 40 points. Around 55+ was a useful green-arrow target, and 70+ an elite week.
Who were the highest scoring FPL players in Gameweek 22?
The top FPL performers in Gameweek 22 were: Dorgu (15 pts), Sánchez (11 pts), B.Fernandes (10 pts), Pickford (10 pts).
Did the top FPL captain picks deliver in Gameweek 22?
Haaland disappointed as captain in GW22 with 4 captain points (2 base points).
Which FPL players disappointed in Gameweek 22?
The biggest FPL disappointments in Gameweek 22 were: Haaland (2 pts), Semenyo (2 pts), Guéhi (0 pts).