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Captain Sensible – Gameweek 34

Next up is our usual Friday evening members’ article as we take a closer look at the leading armband candidates for the upcoming round of fixtures.

To start off, we run the rule over the Captain Poll contenders, then examine the Opta numbers and Rate My Team rankings before pinpointing a differential or two to help with your armband dilemma.

The Captain Poll

Prior to being forced off against Anderlecht last night, Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the runaway leader in our previous Gameweek 34 Captain Poll for Manchester United’s upcoming pair of fixtures.

The veteran’s knee injury – with
reports suggesting he could be out for the season – forced us to reset the Poll earlier this morning, affording you another chance to assess the lay of the land.

This time around, United’s Marcus Rashford edges Middlesbrough frontman Alvaro Negredo into second spot.

Backed by 27%, Rashford’s goal and assist in the 2-1 win over the Belgians means he has now scored in three of his last four across all competitions. With the rest of United’s attackers misfiring, he’s been drafted in by over 144,00 FPL managers in the last 24 hours.

Yet his upcoming pair of hosts won’t make it easy – Burnley and Manchester City are amongst the top six sides in terms of resilient home defences, having conceded just 14 and 15 times in front of their own supporters.

United’s raiding right-back Antonio Valencia’s 3% of the votes cast. The Ecuadorian produced attacking or defensive points in eight of his last nine, though he’s started just one of the last three due to his manager’s late-season rotation.

Handed 21% of the votes, Negredo has netted twice in five fixtures under Steve Agnew and has the best pair of fixtures of any Double Gameweek frontman as the Teesside team travel to Bournemouth before hosting Sunderland in midweek.

The Cherries have conceded at least twice in seven of their last eight home matches, while David Moyes’ side have a single clean sheet on their travels all season.

By comparison, encounters with Liverpool and Spurs look tougher tasks for Christian Benteke (9%). A trip to his former employers at Anfield could still see the Belgian in profit – Jurgen Klopp’s side have injury worries at the back and have registered just one clean sheet in seven at Anfield.

At home to Spurs is far from straightforward, yet Benteke – with goals in three of the last four Gameweeks, including a ten-point tally at Stamford Bridge – has the form to prevail.

Only 3% are willing to gamble on Wilfried Zaha, while less than 1% are considering his team-mate Andros Townsend. The pair have both produced two goals and three assists in the previous six Gameweeks in a run that has seen the latter average seven points per appearance.

Golden Boot rivals Harry Kane and Romelu Lukaku are rated as the best single-Gameweek prospects, earning 9% and 7% of the votes respectively.

The Spurs man has delivered double-figure hauls (20, 13, 12) in each of his last three starts ahead of a trip to Palace, while Lukaku has scored in nine successive appearances for Everton against weekend hosts West Ham.

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4,871 Comments Post a Comment
  1. _Freddo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Morning DZ, quick question, seen a lot of comments talking about Kane's away record not being good (must have missed the Watford game) just wondering why no one is balancing that up with his London derby record which is exceptional?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Everyone look at numbers and facts like they want to... 😛

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      He did alright at Fulham.

    3. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      well I have mentioned his record 2-3 times but ppl blv what they want to blv at that time

    4. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      In the troll article written a few months back, it highlighted that Kane was actually more productive away. His recent form has been at home.

      He blanked his last 2 away, one against Liverpool where they were simply outclassed. The other against Sunderland when they were up in the air with formation due to losing Rose. Watford was a bug haul before that. Kane is fixed proof!

      1. _Freddo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Spurs have an extra days rest to Palace too, wouldn't be surprised to see him solidify his King of London status.

  2. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    choose 2 of 3--Benteke, Rashford, Negredo

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Benteke and Negredo

    2. Root
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Rashford and Negredo

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Dunno but I rate Rsh the weakest, think he's knackered and then he has MAC.

    4. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      B & N

    5. duffnasty
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      br

    6. Cheester
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      BN

    7. AeL
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Benteke and Negredo.

      Rashford minutes might be restricted as he just played 120mins in midweek.

  3. Origi-nal
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Pickford to DDG for -4 worth it?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I did Valdez De Gea to get 3 Man U. I had to move Rojo too.

    2. duffnasty
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      yes take more hits

  4. FPL Hitman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    There are talks that reserve Man Utd captain Axel Tuanzebe (plays CB) may be called up for one of the upcoming games. Anyone has any concrete news on this?

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Keep Kun maybe?

      1. Oven Glover
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Might get a run out if Bailly is fatigued. Mou mentioned that Bailly was tired after 6 starts in short time if I remember correctly.

        1. FPL Hitman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Yes read the same too. Plus he also mentioned Blind not being a good CB. Better at LB.

          1. Urchin
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            Well, this means I must hold my Valencia to Blind move?

            1. FPL Hitman
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              Tbh I have a bad feeling about this. One of Bailly or Blind might not play against Burnley. I put both in my Scout pick Challenge team.

              1. Urchin
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 11 months ago

                Yeah I saw that in your team, could pay off if Mou doesnt rotate.
                I am more worried about Valencia as I already own him and dont know what to do with him. I have a FT to spend

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      It has been mentioned on here, no link here, think it was from the last presser about freshness etc

  5. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    With the FA Cup tomorrow is it wise to steer clear of the likes of Hazard, Sanchez etc....

    1. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      If you already have, keep

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        To bring in.

        1. stumanchuu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Its a gamble, could work out, i have Sanchez, no Hazard

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah, it's a risk, something that has been discussed. Cap & vc choices affected too.

  6. stumanchuu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    A) bavies

    B) -4 zaha and AOA

    Thx

    1. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Anyone?

      1. Teror
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        A

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Do you have a WC? Davies will need to go soon - Rose returns ...... I'd probably take the hit if only because it's more fun.

  7. sergioaguero67
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Chances of Guzan starting both the games?

    Please help.

    1. mcrayeps
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      50%

    2. Cheester
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      No one knows I guess

  8. Ragabolly
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Is DDG gauarnteed to start both games with Romero around? Romero played two gameweeks ago..

    1. Urchin
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Romero is 'cup GK', DDG will play in the league

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        This is basically what Maureen said before the 2nd leg.

        1. Urchin
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Is that your post drunk name for Jose or he is always your Maureen? 😉

          1. Netley Lucas
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            Alas & alack twas not me drunken invention, pleasing though you might think so 😆

            1. Urchin
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              LOL 🙂
              Cheers mate, best luck to you 🙂

              1. Netley Lucas
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 11 months ago

                And you. gl mate.

  9. 8ball
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Ozil or Sanchez?

    1. Cheester
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Sanchez

    2. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      S

    3. duffnasty
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      duh

      1. 8ball
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Not so much with Sanchez out wide and 2m difference. But don't forget to take more hits.

  10. Kerrazy
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Kane or Benteke ?

    Team is

    DDG
    Azpili Jagielka Ward
    Hazard Son Alli Zaha
    Kane Lukaku (c) Negredo

    Pickford capoue cameron Yoshida

    1. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      You dont have Benteke, id capt Negredo

      1. Kerrazy
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I mean getting Benteke sir. Is it wise to get tekkers in for Kane ?

        1. HazardAGuess
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          No, step away from the PC!!

          1. Cheester
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            This

        2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          No way just captain a DGWer and u are G2G,And no point having a chelsea defender these days..

        3. stumanchuu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Keep kane, id capt Negredo, i did, we shsll see how works out

    2. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Are you asking if you should transfer out Kane for Benteke? If so, no.

  11. SneP
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Is Valencia injured or problem with the manager? Why has he not played in last few games?

    1. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Manager

    2. Kerrazy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Rested

    3. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Overworked. Plays all the time for Ecuador too and needed a break.

    4. Football Weekender
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Rested. Utd's schedule has been so busy he's understandably knackered.

  12. Sir_Durs8
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Going to WC next week. 0 FT, 3.1m ITB

    Valdes (Heaton)
    Valencia Gibson Friend (Baines Yoshida)
    Son Sanchez Zaha (VC) King Siggy
    Lukaku Kane (C) (Llorente)

    Don't think anything else is worth a 4pt hit, and not 100% on who to bench. G2G?

    1. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      If your WC'ing, I would punt on benching Siggy and getting Negredo for Llorente.

      1. Sir_Durs8
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Already got 3 Boro (Valdes, friend and Gibson)

  13. Pep says
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    How is the site so busy. Crazy GMT hour for this on a Saturday

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      saturdays are always like this.Gravless probably think this site only opens on Saturday 😛

      1. Pep says
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Aye, deadline day transfers in full swing

      2. Urchin
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Gravist

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Haha exactly 😆

  14. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Dbgw Fever

    Contemplating Lukaku to Rashford/Benteke for -4
    dont want Lukaku after West Ham 😐

    1. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Other strikers? Im keeping but could work out...

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Kane Negredo

        1. stumanchuu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Keep Lukaku

    2. Diva
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Step away from the computer. 🙂

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        thar may well be the best decision 🙂

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Kaku will score v CHE you know? 😆

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Did Conte confirmed? 😛

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          😆

    4. Oven Glover
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      But you do want him for west ham, right?

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        sort of yes that's why he is still in the side atm

        1. Oven Glover
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          He'll want to score against Chelsea as well. Season keeper for me.

    5. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Dont do it

    6. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      cheers all

  15. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    G2G?
    Jaku(Pickford)
    Walker Valencia GIbson(Stephens)(Holgate)
    Coutinho Sanchez Zaha(c) Alli King
    Kane Lukaku(Carroll)
    0.1 ITB,used my FT
    How do I get Rashford in next week?

    1. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      If pressed, downgrade a mid to bench fodde and upgrade Carroll

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Zaha to JWP to get Rashford?As Zaha has Burnley(h) I would rather get rid of Gibson first

  16. drughi
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Imagine my captain kane getting 2 points and negredo scoring 15+ points. Scary thought

    1. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Could go either eay

      1. stumanchuu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Way

  17. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Done.

    Kun to Negredo and Sterling to Firmino for -4. With no FA Cup and playing Palace at home I think Firmino is a good punt.

    Gtg?

    Jakupovic
    Alonso / Valencia / Maguire
    Firmino (vc) / Alli / Sigurdsson / Zaha
    Kane / Lukaku / Negredo (c)

    Heaton / Davies / Stephens / T. Carroll

    6.4itb

    1. Urchin
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      All the best!!

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      GL Dingo 🙂

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers PD.

    3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Nice team mate

    4. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      why kun out?

  18. The Curse of Falcao
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Play Macguire or Holgate? Have jaku in GK aswell

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Maguire

  19. sahilgunner
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Walcott to Herrera (DGW)/Firmino worth -4?

    1. Cheester
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      No imo but depends on ur bench

      1. Cheester
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Walcott has dgw soon. May well get his place back. It's not like Arsenal played v well against boro with 3 at the back.

  20. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Benteke. Rashford or Negredo in

    Who do we think will score the most

    1. sahilgunner
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      rashford

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Negredo 10+, Benteke and Rashford 4

    3. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I did Negredo, who knows

  21. Captain Vantastic™
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Give me a good reason(s) why Negredo will play both games?

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Because Middlesbough need to score

      1. stumanchuu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Agreed

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      They have to win, Gestede doubtful.

    3. Urchin
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Thats what they pa him for, I guess 😉

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        ha

    4. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Cos he's their best player.

    5. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      He is the only one who can find then net... did you know he has over 50% goal involvement?

    6. Cheester
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I think he won't. He was rested against burnley recently when there were midweek games.
      He might not be at the level where he can play 3 games in a week due to his age

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        'He was rested against burnley' ... 0-0?

        1. Cheester
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Haha true that!

  22. drughi
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Need to go to work soon and won't be able to switch captain or change my team. Zaha or Kane captain ?

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Zaha gives u minimum 8 points as captain and palace could even keep a cs,so safer pick
      Zaha

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        yeah, kane more likely to score though

  23. Yogi_mike
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Which midfielder will have the best Game week period?

    1. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      King

    2. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Sanchez.

  24. Kerrazy
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Have Son, Alli and Kane currently.

    Wise to get King in place for Son ?

    They have FA cup so im guessing risk for Son getting a rest?

    Thoughts please.

    1. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Im keeping Son until WC next week

  25. Oven Glover
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Cup opponent on a -12 after getting Ibra in early and taking him out again. A hit or two more and he's lost his advantage of having BB and TC.

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      What if His all transfers works out 😮

      1. Oven Glover
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Ibra in, Ibra out seems like a good move...

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          That costs him minus 4 though .Full -12 will involve different players

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Wenger IN,Wenger OUT seems like a better move 😆

  26. Gabantoya
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    a. WC GW35, BB GW36, TC GW37
    b. WC GW35, TC GW36, BB GW37
    c. others?

    1. sahilgunner
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      a

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A

    3. Clucas
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A lot of people are doing B but I m going with A too.
      I think Sanchez will score at least 2 goals in gw 37 and he could outscore even a BB

  27. GloryBXI
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Bench 2:

    A) Walker
    B) Maguire
    C) Siggy
    D) Sane
    E) Snoddy

    1. sahilgunner
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      D E

  28. sahilgunner
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Walcott to Herrera (DGW)/Firmino worth a -4 hit?

    1. athreya
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Any other united MF than Herrera? Walcott minutes not guaranteed so I would look to move him out.

  29. athreya
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Heaton/Pick
    Alonso/blind/Bertrand/Pieters/Amat
    Alexis/Alli/Son/Zaha/Albrighton
    Kaku/Kane/Bentekke
    1FT 2.6 itb.

    Doing Bert to Gibson.
    Thinking of Tekkers to Negredo and Albrighton to Townsend for a -8. Will leave me benching one of Alexis/son/Alli and leaning towards benching Son. Sounds good?

    Any other options? I don't want to drop Kane or Kaku. And want to steer clear of united and their crackpot manager.

    Other left field but meh punt is just Albrighton to Downing. To 'cover' Boro attack.

    1. Diva
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Do you have a WC left?

      1. athreya
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Yes I have will trigger it in 35.

    2. Gabantoya
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      kaku away almost always a 2pts. only gw37 is good to have him IMO.

      1. athreya
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        West ham and Swansea away games aren't like home games imo. Expect min 1 goal each in these games.

  30. Sahil Yadav
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Jaku, Heaton
    Alonso, Davies, Robertson, Friend, Bernardo
    Sanchez, Alli, Firmino, Siggy, T.Carroll
    Lukaku, Kane, Negredo

    0 FT, 0 itb

    I am Bench Boosting. I don't like the current team so any suggestions for a -4?

    1. athreya
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Siggy Carroll to Zaha and Townsend. Or a united defender/Ddg instead of Townsend transfer.

      What's the point of bench boosting if you don't have 4-5 DGW players?