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Captain Poll – Gameweek 12

With domestic action resuming this Saturday, we have launched our latest Captain Poll to canvass your views on the best armband options for Gameweek 12.

Following a tough run of fixtures for Manchester United, a home encounter with Newcastle United looks an ideal opportunity for Romelu Lukaku (11.5) to reach the summit for the first time since Gameweek 7. So far, he’s the leading candidate and has earned over 29% of the votes cast.

Despite failing to find the net in his last seven club matches, a brace for Belgium in their 3-3 friendly with Mexico last Friday bodes well for an upturn in fortunes.

The number one forward for sales (76,000+) for a second Gameweek running in Fantasy Premier League, Lukaku has an impressive home record, supplying four goals and two assists in five Old Trafford league matches.

In addition, the Newcastle backline has proved frail on the road, conceding in all but one of their five away days, while captain Jamaal Lascelles may well be an absentee through injury.

A visit to Leicester City means that Manchester City’s wealth of attacking options are among the Belgian’s main rivals for the armband.

However, rotation fears, particularly after a busy international break for many of their key players, may reduce confidence.

Sergio Aguero (11.8) may well lead the charge in our poll. He is the top scoring FPL forward with eight goals and three assists to his name.

However, it’s worth noting that the Argentine may be one of City’s weariest travellers over the break. After two friendly matches in Russia, including a clash against Nigeria tomorrow, Pep Guardiola may decide to ration Aguero’s minutes with one eye on the Champions League match against Feyenoord the following Tuesday.

Gabriel Jesus (10.5), who has started every away match in the league, could be another strong contender. As will FPL’s top scoring player, Leroy Sane (8.9), who has six goals and five assists this term. Over the international break more than 101,000 managers have brought in the German winger, who has four sets of double-digits in the last six.

With Raheem Sterling (8.2) a minor injury doubt, some may instead opt for the security of starts that midfield pair David Silva (8.5) and Kevin De Bruyne (10.1) can offer. Silva has caught the eye over the recent break, bagging a brace in Spain’s win over against Costa Rica.

However, it’s worth remembering that Leicester City won the corresponding fixture 4-2 last season, with Jamie Vardy (8.6) netting a hat-trick.

With Nicolas Otamendi sidelined through suspension in Guardiola’s backline, Vardy and Riyad Mahrez (8.4) could be set to profit. Certainly, the latter is the Foxes’ form player ahead of Saturday afternoon’s encounter, serving up attacking returns in each of his last four league matches.

Harry Kane (12.8) disappointed his 607,000 new owners and the 1.4m FPL managers who captained him with a blank against Crystal Palace last time out. It was the fifth time in six appearances at Spurs’ temporary home that Kane has failed to provide attacking returns. However, his record on the road and in London derbies is stacked in his favour ahead of trip to Arsenal.

Kane has netted twice in each of his last three away outings and has a fine record against the Gunners, scoring in all five league fixtures.

Chelsea’s Alvaro Morata (10.3) is the hottest FPL property up front ahead of a trip to a West Brom side that’s managed just one clean sheet in nine Gameweeks.

After netting his seventh of the season against Man United, the summer signing was also on the scoresheet in Spain’s win over Costa Rica – he’s earned 91,000+ transfers in this Gameweek, more than any forward.

Morata has returned 28 points in his last three away appearances ahead of his visit to The Hawthorns.

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (9.4) is another strong candidate this time around, with seven goals and three assists, ahead of Southampton’s trip to Anfield. Since his brace against West Ham in Gameweek 11, the Egyptian has been the top target in the transfer market with 149,000+ more owners.

Rested from international duties over the break, Salah looks a very enticing prospect if he continues in a new central role for the Reds – indeed, he’s joint-second with Kane in the Poll, with over 19% backing.

Among the differential options is Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha (6.8), who hosts an Everton side that has shipped ten goals on the road. Since his return from injury, the Ivorian international has scored in both his home appearances.

Brighton’s Glenn Murray (5.8) is an intriguing alternative ahead of Stoke’s visit to the Amex. The veteran striker has scored four in his last three, while the visitors have conceded 11 on their travels.

And the Seagulls’ playmaker Pascal Gross (5.9) should also be considered, given that he has averaged 7.2 points per match in front of his own supporters.

Finally, Watford’s Richarlison (6.4) hosts West Ham in David Moyes’ first match in charge on Sunday.

Granted, all four of his goals have arrived in away matches, but the young Brazilian has still picked up points against the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal at Vicarage Road.

The poll is now live in the middle column on your homepage on desktop, or via the slide-in menu on mobile and tablet under recent comments.

Remember, we are looking for your vote for the player you think will be most effective, regardless of whether you own them or not.

We will be back to check in on progress in the poll later ahead of the Gameweek 12 deadline when we deliver our “Captain Sensible” article offering an analysis of the results and the statistics behind the leading contenders.

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2,223 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    13 goals in last 3 City vs Leic.

    Leic outscoring City 7-6.

    Kun will play.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy and Mahrez essential

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Kun is a fecking rub-a-dub-dub every other week - why take the risk and waste your money on him?

    3. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Past performance is no guarantee of future returns 😉

      And "[any Man City player with the possible exception of Ederson] will play" is a very bold statement

    4. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I think people chase bandwagons too much with the City attackers. Sterling was flavour of the month earlier in the season. Now it is Sane. Pep will soon be playing Bernardo Silva too. Aguero will play a lot of games, even if he doesn't play all of them, and he will score a lot of goals just like always. City players are set and forget.

    5. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy cap confirmed

      1. Alnair
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Actually would consider it...

    6. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Jesus bench? Dump him for Morata?

    7. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I'm hoping Vardy does something then

    8. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I do think city have improved defensively this year

  2. luke25
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Son and Jesus --> Zaha and Lukaku for -4?

    1. Fpldonny
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      yeh i would

      1. luke25
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

    2. kanat_karktl
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      do it

  3. Lecky Legs FC
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Any changes needed to made this GW lads or am I GTG?

    Pope
    Dunk Jones Mee Monreal
    Gray KDB Salah (C) Sane
    Aguero (VC) Kane

    Subs: Elliot, Diouf, Carroll & Mariappa

    0.3 ITB 1 FT

  4. boc610
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    any Paddys on here?

    I've never been less enthusiastic about my national team in all my time supporting them. There is no excuse for the kind of football we are playing.

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      International football is a results game now, end of.
      With so many teams around the same level-everyone is cagey.
      Bar Croatia’s 4 goals theses playoffs have been tighter than a ducks ass.

    2. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      there is an excuse.... we don't have the players.

  5. Rash
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Davies to

    A. Mee (double Burnley )
    B. Dunk/Duffy
    C. Gomez/Moreno
    D. Daniels
    E. Other
    F. Mbemba to up to 4.7 play Davies bench RLC

    Davies Jones naughton ward mbemba

    1. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      F

      1. Rash
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks any 4.7 or below in mind?

        1. Tshelby
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Duffy if you can rotated or Gomez or Simpson but I would go with Gomez

    2. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      f with Mee

  6. RATEBT
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on these moves?

    Fabianski Elliot

    Mee Simpson Wimmer Francis Mbemba

    Hazard Salah Richarlison Gross Carroll

    Aguero Kane Jesus

    2FT 0 itb

    Thinking of moving to 3-5-2: Niasse and Sterling in for Jesus and Carroll if Sterling is confirmed fit. And get Jones for Mbemba the week after

    1. Rash
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I'd be wanting Jones in this week with that defence tbh

      1. RATEBT
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I've been doing well with that defence lately so I think I can hold 1 more week

        1. Rash
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Which 3 this week?

          1. RATEBT
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Wimmer Mee and Francis

    2. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I would downgrade Jesus and upgrade a defender

    3. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      would you believe very similar to moves I did.. but I went the -4 and gor Jones for this week, but was to get the rise last week on Jones

  7. samaael
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    no reponses

    Foster
    Mee/ Alonso/ P.Jones/ Otamendi*
    Sterling/ Salah/ Silva/ Richarlison
    Kane/ Morata

    Elliot/ Joselu/ Chalobah*/ Mbemba*

    0.8ITB 2FT

    a) Chalobah to RLC (3-5-2)
    b) Otamendi to Moreno (4-4-2)
    c) Otamendi to Moreno/ Chalobah to RLC

    1. Rash
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A
      better move on the long term imo

    3. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A

    4. HVT
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

    5. Scotters333
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A

  8. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Who scores more in next 4 ?

    A) Lukaku - NEW BHA wat ars

    B) Aguero- lei hud SOT WHU

    I think Kun is favorite here even if he starts 3 out of them (which is very likely)

    1. Rash
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Dingo?

    3. Fpldonny
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      kun for me

    4. IWR
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I’ll go with the form, Kun for me

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        yh. people scaremongering about kun getting rotated regularly

        I think likes of sane and kun will get rested for only 1 in around 5 matches unlike Jesus and Sterling

        1. Rash
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          I have sané and kun and think they are the better picks more weeks than not currently

          1. Arctic_Orangutans
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            I think Sane is definitely first choice now and will start nearly every match

  9. Fpldonny
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Aaah i really cant decide the best thing to do with this lot! input appreciated.

    Elliot

    Alonso Davies Naughton Wimmer

    Eriksen Salah Sterling RLC

    Kane Aguero

    Krul, Joselu Carroll Rosenior

    1FT , 1.6 itb.

    ive been thinking Davies + Carroll to Daniels + Richarlison and play 3.5.2

    But maybe just rosenior to a playing def would be smarter especially with xmas not far away and the rest of my bench being weak af.

    I also want rid of joselu but am thinking il hold for another week or two and see if niasse or dcl could emerge as great value at everton.

    So what do we think? Very open to suggestions!

    1. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Rosenior for playing def

      1. Fpldonny
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        im leaning this way i think, with daniels, with a davies downgrade later on...unless rose crocks himself again!

        1. Cityzen Kane
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          I'd hold Davies. He seems to be playing away games and 3 of the next 4 are away.
          You have the funds to do Rosenoir to Mee?

    2. Rash
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I think the moves you stated are pretty good

      1. Fpldonny
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        would that be top one or just rosenior to playing def?

        1. Rash
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Top 1. You have 2 active bench players so I think ros can wait a week at least

          1. Fpldonny
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            yeh it is tempting, thanks for the input bud

  10. HVT
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Sell Kun for Lukaku?
    (Have Sterling)
    Yes/no

    1. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I would take the "risk" of keeping Kun this week, think he will be my (c)

    2. Rash
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      No

    3. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      im leaning towards getting Kun over Lukaku 😉

    4. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Not for me

    5. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Kaku will brace, I did it last week

  11. boc610
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    lets all make a pact. anybody who own city attackers who whinges about Pep's rotation from Saturday onwards gets a season ban from FFS.

    make it happen mods.

    1. Fpldonny
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      haha i think il back this move

  12. Up the tics
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Fabianski
    Jones - Yoshida - Ward
    Silva - Coutinho - Richarlison - RLC
    Kane - Morata - Aguero

    Elliot - Otamendi - Cork - Mbemba
    1FT .4m ITB

    I think my teams alright but can't seem to make ground on ML leader. Any suggestions on how to use my FT? I was thinking of downgrading a foward to work on my defence/midfield

    1. boc610
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      betting your ML leader has Salah?

    2. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think a premium front line is ultimately sustainable. If I were to do it, it would have to be the un-rotatables (Kane, Kaku and Morata). However, short term, would just look at Yoshida to 4.5. Then look at upgrading Cork either with the 0.9m or by downgrading one of the front three and upgrading him properly

  13. Champions united
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    what to do with eriksen??
    1) sell------eriksen>sane(-4)
    2)keep

    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      2, not for a hit

  14. Gooner Kebab
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    What's the latest on Silva potentially heading to Everton?

    Will this destabilise Watford?

    1. luke25
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      If he goes then it'll be huge blow for Watford I think

  15. Cuchu
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Is King or Callum Wilson worth of a punt? Was thinking mainly King but concerned will he be play or not. How likely Callum Wilson will start?

    1. Webbinho
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I'm getting King next week, I think he is due.

    2. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson the better option imo as he will play as an out and out forward (and saves you a decent wedge of ££). King has barely spent 10 minutes playing in the role that resulted in returns last season

      1. Sahil Yadav
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Idk how much true is this but someone mentioned that Wilson suffers competition from Defoe and Afobe but King is the best choice as supporting striker

    3. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I am thinking of getting King on my WC. But still looking where else to downgrade

      As far as King's injury is concerned, he played before IB and did not join his national team and stayed back for physiotherapy

  16. RIDZ
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Pope
    Davies Luiz Cedric Walker
    Richarlison Eriksen Sanchez
    Jesus Morata Abraham

    Elliot Mbemba Carroll Stephens

    1 FT 0.9 ITB

    any suggest what to do with this team?
    Thinking on switch Davies/Cedric but don't know who is the best replacement.
    Or maybe just save FT to downgrade Sanchez and upgrade Abraham next week ?

  17. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Hi, will Lukaku score 4 pts more than Hazard this week?
    Thanks.

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      yes for sure

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Yes imo

    3. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      If you (c) him, yeah 😉

  18. MattyW
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Hi All - what do you think about Lukaku and Zaha for Vardy and Hazard in the below ....

    (Foster) Elliot
    Kolasinac, Manquillo, Naughton (Hegazi) (Cedric)
    Salah, Hazard, Choupo, Sane (Brady)
    Kane, Abraham, Vardy

    1. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      For free, toss a coin. For a hit, no

  19. Sahil Yadav
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    I am thinking to squeeze in Josh King in my WC team. So where to downgrade:
    a) Choupo instead of Gross at M4
    b) Sterling instead of Mahrez at M3 (I have Sane)
    c) Speroni instead of Pope (Second GK is Elliot)

    1. Fitzy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Done 😉

    2. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Happy with the second too 😉

  20. Rash
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Seeing a lot of Gomez love about playing in him home games.. after saints it's chelsea at home followed by 2 away games.. so I'd only be starting him in 1 out of next 4 so don't see the point tbh

    1. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Pointless rotation risk

  21. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Morning All,

    Please can you kindly vote which move I should do this game week.

    A)Aguero Kola >Lukaku Smalling -4
    B) Aguero Kola> Lukaku Daniels -4
    C) Foster Hun> Sproni Mee -4
    D) Foster Kola> De Gea Daniels -4
    E) Foster Kola Firmino> Sproni Daniels Morata -8

    F) Aguero> Lukaku Free

  22. Reuser
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    (Apologies for the repost - bottomed)

    Currently have front 3 of Kane, Lukaku and Jesus - but want Morata:

    A) Jesus to Morata -4
    B) Lukaku to Morata -4
    C) Jesus to Morata from gw14 onwards
    D) Lukaku to Morata from gw14/15 onwards

    Fixtures over the next 2 weeks:

    Morata - wba, liv
    Jesus - lei, hud
    Lukaku - NEW, BR

    1. Old Gregg
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't get rid of Kaku for he next 2 at least.

      I would do C.

      I have Jesus and can't wait to get rid.

  23. lasmons
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Elliot
    Jones - Duffy - Moreno
    Silva - Salah - Ramsey - RLC
    Kane - Morata - Jesus

    Foster - Tarroll - Hunmeier - Otamendi*

    1FT - 0.7ITB

    a> Foster -> Speroni. Play Speroni and put the money in the bank.
    b> Hunmeier -> Mee. To get ready for Christmas rotation.
    c> Other suggestions?

    Want Kun in, but worry about his minutes after international break.

  24. azambadboy
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    need your advice
    5-3-2
    GK: DDG (Pope)
    DEF: Azpi Alonso Valencia Daniels Ward
    MID: Salah Richarlison Sane (Carroll Doucoure)
    FWD: Morata Lukaku(C) Murray

  25. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Dilemma for GW12....

    Fabianski
    Kolasinac/Mee/Jones/xxxxx
    Sterling/Sane/Salah/Richarlison/xxxxx
    Kane/Kun/xxxxx

    Elliot/RLC/Lascelles/Fernandez/Abraham

    Which formation please guys....??
    a) 3-4-3 with Abraham
    b) 4-4-2 with Fernandez
    c) 3-5-2 with RLC

  26. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    So is anyone rising/falling tonight?

  27. gunner 2727
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    If aguero was unconscious as reported and was post a collision, he's out for two weeks as per head injury rules right?

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      was it a collision?

      1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        no collision he just fainted.......I reckon the Ruskis poisoned him !!!!

        1. gunner 2727
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Needed treatment after collision with Ekong. No idea if linked

  28. gunner 2727
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Seen. Few posts saying collided with a defender shortly before HT

    1. gunner 2727
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Above reply fail

    2. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Seems every time I make up my mind to ditch Jesus something happens ...

  29. Kwaps FC 9
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Due to a number of injuries in my team (6), I may be forced to use the Free-hit chip (bloody internationals!!). I've only used 1 of my 2 free transfers for GW12. If I use the Free-hit chip this week, do I lose my 2 free transfers the next week?