Captains

Captain Poll – Gameweek 5

The preparations for Gameweek 5 get underway with the launch of our Captain Poll to gauge your views on the optimum armband options.

With a brace and maximum Fantasy Premier League bonus returns against Everton at the weekend, Harry Kane (12.4) signalled the beginning of September’s fixtures in style.

A fine display in Spurs’ convincing 3-0 win, coupled with an enticing home tie against Swansea City, makes him a strong favourite for the summit. The Welsh side have conceded an effort every 4.8 minutes – the worst record in the top-flight – and have also allowed opponents 40 close range efforts on goal, the second worst tally, behind Bournemouth.

Furthermore, Spurs put five past Swansea without reply in the corresponding fixture last season, with Kane scoring twice.

This also brings Christian Eriksen (9.7) and Dele Alli (9.5) into contention.

The Dane’s successful strike at Goodison, and six shots on target this term, could earn him votes. Since Saturday, he has attracted 100,000+ new managers, with returns in three of the first four Gameweeks placing him one point off the FPL midfielders’ summit. Like Kane, Eriksen scored twice in the same fixture in 2016/17.

Alli – who managed just a single assist at home to the Swans last season – has bettered Eriksen by two goals to one and found the net in Spurs’ previous home fixture.

We have also added a fourth Spurs asset to the poll. Ben Davies (5.7) is the top scoring player in FPL on 32 points and, with more than 114,000 new managers, is currently the most popular transfer target. The Welsh international has created 13 chances this season, more than any other defender, while the chance of clean sheet points is also strong given that the Swans have the worst goal attempt record so far.

A red card for a high challenge on Manchester City goalkeeper Emerson on Saturday has deprived us of Sadio Mane’s inclusion for this weekend’s encounter with Burnley at Anfield.

However, in Roberto Firmino (8.6) and Mo Salah (9.1), the Reds have two strong options for consideration.

The Brazilian has two goals and as many assists and should relish the opportunity to take on a Clarets side without their number one stopper Tom Heaton, who suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder during yesterday’s Turf Moor clash with Crystal Palace.

Sacrificed at half time at the Etihad following Mane’s red card, Salah still boasts an impressive record for the Merseysiders. He has produced double-digits in both appearances that have lasted beyond 45 minutes since arriving at Anfield.

Given Mane’s absence, we have tentatively included Philippe Coutinho (8.8) among our captaincy candidates. Although he has yet to play this season in the league, an appearance and a strong showing in the Champions League midweek might see the Brazilian garner interest. With a mere 2.2% FPL ownership, Coutinho could prove an intriguing differential captaincy option.

Man City’s sensational 5-0 win against Liverpool is set to renew interest in their attacking options and could see strikers Gabriel Jesus (10.4) and Sergio Aguero (11.4) challenge for a high placing for their trip to Watford.

Of the pair, the 8.7% owned Brazilian may have the edge – a brace at home to Liverpool took his tally to three goals and 21 points in the last two Gameweeks.

In the corresponding fixture last season, Jesus bagged a goal and assist while Aguero served up two strikes and an assist in a 5-0 win.

But with three clean sheets out of four, the Hornets look far more resilient under new manager Marco Silva.

Everton’s bruising loss to Spurs could give voters extra confidence in the captaincy merits of Manchester United’s attackers for the Toffees trip to Old Trafford.

Romelu Lukaku’s (11.7) delivery of attacking returns in three of four fixtures, including a goal against Stoke City on Saturday, puts him firmly in contention for a top placing at home to his former side. A 57.6% ownership, the highest in FPL, further strengthens the likelihood of votes.

Red Devils’ midfielders Henrikh Mkhitaryan (8.3) and the 38.3%-owned Paul Pogba (8.3) could also attract attention.They have racked up eight assists between them, with the latter also scoring twice.

History suggests that Chelsea players could be strong candidates for the armband for Arsenal’s visit – over the pair’s last four league matches at Stamford Bridge the Blues have scored an impressive 13 goals, while the Gunners have found the net just once.

Alvaro Morata (10.1) leads their cast of captaincy candidates after racking up three goals and two assists this campaign.

Eden Hazard (10.5) could also earn his first league start after a 12-minute run out against Leicester at the weekend; we’re currently presuming that he will be assuming spot-kick duties again this season.

The Belgian has scored in three of his last four home league appearances against the Gunners and notched more goals (12) in front of his own supporters than any midfielder last season.

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 4 deadline when we deliver our “Captain Sensible” article offering an analysis of the results and the statistics behind the leading contenders.

J0E Podcaster and writer. Tweets stats and stuff via @FFScout_Joe Follow them on Twitter

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  1. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Davies taking corners is super annoying.

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Im just going to come out and say it

      Davies is essential!

      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        4 points from 2 at home, so I'm willing to reserve judgement for another week.

    2. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      See my comment below

      1. Don Van Vliet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Care to elaborate?

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      - or super exciting! 😉

      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        It is now that he's in my team. Before it was hard watching

  2. Oven Glover
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Hurri(K)ane season

  3. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Locked and loaded

    Foster
    Davies, Jones, Alexander-Arnold
    Eriksen, Salah, Mkhitaryan, Loftus-Cheek
    Kane(c), Lukaku(v), Firmino

    Elliot, Carroll, Naughton, Mbemba

    1. McNulty
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      How come RLC wasnt in the squad in the end?

      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Groin injury wasn't still quite right I think. Palace need him back so they can start scoring soon

    2. white heart pain
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Very heavy on utd spurs pool. 3 x each wow

      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Fully aware of this but I've stopped believing in covering and balancing team representation. Picking who I think will provide most points! 😉

  4. Scout Pick Community Champion Lottery – Gameweek 5
    J0E
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    • 15 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Scout Pick Community Champion Lottery – Gameweek 5

    Once again we are on the look out for a champion to represent the community to take on the Scout Picks and win the chance of a prize.

    If you want to take part please email your FFS name and FPL ID number to community@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk .

    The champion will then be selected at random shortly after the deadline of 9am Wednesday and then be asked to submit their XI by Friday 9am by emailing me at jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk

    We only need 11 picks and please be mindful of the 83m budget. There’s no captain in the picks either and please stick to a designated FPL formation, including no more than three players from one team. No captain or chips will be applied.

    At the end of the season the champion who beats the picks by the highest margin will win a £100 Amazon voucher.

    The champion will be revealed in a midweek Scout Squad article, which will outline our initial thinking around the picks. Our and the champions picks will be revealed as usual in the Scout Picks article.

    Should the community “Champion” fail to provide an initial or final Scout Pick selection, then an “Assistant Manager” chosen by us, will gain control of the selection to represent the community for the Gameweek in question.

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      2nd time??

  5. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Davies essential!

  6. FPL ZB
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    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Good amount of 1's in Mark's wildcard. Can't imagine that's gone as planned

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't be too worried, he can always wildc... oh wait.

      1. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'm pretty sure - post WC in GW4 - I was still struggling around 1.3 million. I'll be more worried after GW5 if Mky, Alli, Firmino and Salah all blank again.

    2. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 17 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Well it's not great for GW4 but I hadn't planned the WC for a single GW. I'm happy with the squad now, it's just Mky, Alli, Liverpool and the Saints/United defences didn't turn up. They'll be okay and I've got a full XI at home in GW5.

      My big regret is Davies - toyed with him but turned it down. Oh, and of course the gamble on Kane vs Laca. But then, I'm not beating myself up on that. Wanted to take the risk on Laca outscoring him and it didn't happen. I wasn't really expecting Everton to roll over so easily.

      Laca to Kane for GW5 and then I'm looking good for a bit. Barring injury, I can't see me changing the front six so it will be tinkering at the back from then on.

      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        There was plenty of logic in your decisions. I was in exact same boat as with regards to Lacazette and Davies.

        Pulled trigger early last night to get Davies in for Cedric before I was priced out. Took -8 hit but would have been only -4 if I had stuck with Kane.

        Oh well you win some and you lose some.

      2. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Are you keeping TAA? I WCd him out for rotation worries.

        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 17 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Sure. I think Burnley at home is the type of game he plays. I reckon he'll be favoured vs the Bus Parkers. I've mitigated against him not playing - I'll have Cedric or Dawson to come in depending on who I select.

          The only issue is if he doesn't start and then comes on but I think I'll run that risk. Let's see if Gomez starts in Europe.

          1. Numb
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            I'm in a similar boat to you. Happy with my team now although it didn't do great this week (bit better than you but still).

            Already taken a hit this week to correct an obvious omission and remove a dud. (Atsu / Cedric > Carroll / Davies)

            I'm wondering if we got Alli vs Eriksen wrong but a switch would seem sideways.

            1. Mark
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 17 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              If I hadn't have taken the Laca gamble, I'd have had Kane's points and captained Lukaku so my bad GW hinged on that decision not the WC in general. I'll forgive myself that, just wanted to take a risk on the captain.

              Yeah, Alli vs Eriksen is as tricky as always. I've gone with head not heart but - low and behold - Eriksen went off on 70 minutes and Alli was there for the 90. Let's see how they fare in GW5 after Eriksen has played in Europe and Alli hasn't.

              It will only take an Alli goal and Eriksen blank and it swings back again. It will likely be tit for tat all season. I've no worries about Alli's position, he's playing up with Kane when Spurs have possession so goals and points will come.

          2. G-Whizz
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            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            So glad you didn't play him this week lol Be interesting to see how Klopp uses him but I needed someone more nailed as playing 5 at the back. My next mission of madness is to double up on Newcastle defenders to replace WBA. Tired of seeing Elliot points on my bench lol
            Wish you all the best, good luck for the forthcoming GWs!

      3. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I think your saving grace (and the opposite for me) was scott dann's finishing 😛

        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Aye, that would have been painful. Even so, I didn't want Dann long term, just as I don't want a deep lying KDB, an injured/rotating Fraser or perhaps Abraham in a team that can't create him chances.

    3. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      One bad week does not define a wildcard. Team and structure is sound and flexible. His record speaks for itself and must be hard having to justify every move to the massss

  7. built_this_city
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is Jay Spearing just a cr*p Jack Wilshere?

    1. thepeen555
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      so just like Jack then

  8. MartialMatas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Stephens to Bavies? Unfortunately missed the price rise.

    Begovic Elliot
    Jones Stephens TFM Mee Long
    Eriksen Salah Mkhi Ramsey Carroll
    Kane Lukaku Abraham

    2ft 1m itb

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I would do it. He'll be 6.0 soon they way he's playing. Wait a little since you missed the initial price rise.

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yup.

    3. Conwhe
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I have Abraham also.
      Very frustrating watching him. Seems lazy.

  9. Is Kane essential?
    J0E
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    • 15 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    Is Kane essential?

    Kane is already the runaway leader in our captaincy poll, on the back of a brace last weekend and a great fixture against Swansea.

    But is he really essential. Some are set to stick with Lukaku with the armband and hope he will do better?

    Some believe Eriksen or Alli or both give ample Spurs 'coverage' and in the Dane especially a good captaincy alternative.

    Are you Kaneless and staying without? Or are you getting him in ahead of the weekend at all costs?

    And if Kane is the default captain for the forseeable future, is Lukaku's 11.7 price tag really necessary?

    1. Francescoli
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      he will be after this week.

      looking at fixtures from gw6, a kane, vardy, morata forward line could pay dividends

      1. Sethicious
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        That's my forwards. Lol

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not getting rid of Lukaku or Morata to get him. Spurs have a crazy CL group plus they've been horrible at Wembley.

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Another important factor is that I don't think they'll steamroll teams like they were doing last season. Kane/Eriksen will be subbed around 75-80 mark if they have a comfortable lead because there are more important games to come. People saying Kane will score 10 in the next 4 are just being unrealistic. This isn't April/May where the only thing Spurs have to play for is the golden boot.

        1. Oven Glover
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Interesting as you played with the idea of getting him for a -12.

          http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/09/10/scout-notes-gameweek-4-sunday-5/?hc_page=26#hc_comment_16438907

          1. Team Cruel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            That's a different debate. I'm saying I won't get rid of Lukaku or Morata to get Kane. The only way I'll consider Kane is if I downgrade Salah and that would require -12.

            1. El Lobito 10
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Wishful thinking as an excuse not to upend your team to get Kane

        2. Cok3y5murf
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          They steamrolled Everton.

          1. Team Cruel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            How many goals in the last 30 minutes? Spurs in April/May would have gone for 5-6 goals if they lead 0-3 at the start of second half. That won't happen during the autumn when you have your mind on the CL.

            1. Cok3y5murf
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Wait why is 5-6 goals your minimum expectation? Lol. Isn't 3 with a Kane brace enough?

              I'm not one of the people who thinks he'll score 10 in the next 4 but he's still a standout captaincy option if you expect him to score a brace.

              1. FantasyFootballSprout
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Seems I'm the only person that think he can do this. Maybe exaggerated a little bit but I think 6-8 is realistic still with those fixtures.

              2. Team Cruel
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Why are you putting words in my mouth? Where have I said that 5-6 goals is my minimum expectation?

                I'm saying that opinions on Kane are a bit flawed because of his crazy end to the previous season. So is his price. If he didn't finish off with two hat-tricks I think his price would have been 12m.

                Now that he has a brace people are saying he's a season keeper and locked captain, totally ignoring his first three blanks and Spurs' struggles at Wembley. All I'm doing is giving reasons to why I don't think he will be as explosive as people are expecting him to be. Those factors are CL games, Wembley, plus not the same determination to destroy teams like at the end of last season where the only thing Spurs had to play for was the golden boot. At this stage of the season winning games is more important than winning big.

                1. Team Cruel
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 1 month ago

                  Before you put more words in my mouth let me just clarify that I don't disagree at all that Kane is an excellent captain but at the end of the day cheaper big hitting strikers are outscoring him. There isn't much to suggest that they can't keep up with Kane for the next 5-6 GWs. If guys like Morata and Lukaku weren't scoring then Kane would have been locked in my team with the armband.

                2. Cok3y5murf
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 1 month ago

                  Agree with all of it, except the last part. Spurs were explosive even before those last two games last season.

                  I think expecting anything more than a brace from your captain is greedy. A 10 pointer would do just fine. Even if Spurs win 2-0, Kane could score them both. And 2-0 is not winning big. So these are my expectations.

                  I would be careful with Morata though. His xG and xA compared with his goals and assists look fishy.

                  1. Team Cruel
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 1 month ago

                    But Spurs weren't winning big last autumn. I know Kane was injured for a while but even with him in the team they were more dependant on late winners from Eriksen in low scoring matches. The CL is a massive factor, especially this year with the group they are in. If Spurs win 2-0 regularly my guess is a goal each from Kane + Alli/Eriksen. At 12.4 with cheaper strikers scoring consistently I need Kane to comfortably outscore those options.

                    Yup Morata has probably more points than he should have but I'm not sure if that's down to luck or him just being clinical. He won't score every header but I think with Hazard back he will be fed a lot more chances than what he has been so far. Hazard not only creates a lot of chances but he also drags opponents towards him freeing up the wing backs. I'll happily take a consistent run from Morata like Costa last season (apart from the YCs).

                    I might still end up with Kane this GW but that would have to be for a -12 with Salah downgraded. Not willing to sell Lukaku or Morata as of yet.

    3. Think
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I don't have kane and it's so from start but now i am seriously considering him and surprisingly want to ship out Lukaku. (I have kun too)

    4. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Once he got his first goal he became essential!

    5. FantasyFootballSprout
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I have to get Kane in for the next 4. Even if he it means getting rid of Jesus (who has very nice fixtures) or Lukaku ( equally explosive player).

      Kane could score 10 goals in his next 4.

      And he will be captain for me too.

      No brainer.

    6. McNulty
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Simply, yes.

    7. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I want to see a big win at wembley before saying essential, but he's been in my team all season and is my captain this week.

      Lukaku is too rubbish at penalties to match him. I'd argue Pogba is more effective Lukaku coverage than Eriksen or Alli are for Kane.

    8. Podorsky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I think the question could also be who is more essential Kane or Lukaku? Or which of them would you choose over the next 6-8 gameweeks.

      1. johnnys balloons
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Easy, Kane. Better fixtures and by faaar better forward than Lukaku

    9. No One
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Next week to confirm.

    10. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Going without can but doubling up on Alli, Eriksen.

    11. Konstaapeli
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ditching Lukaku for him.

    12. XabiAlonso
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Got him for Lukaku on last weeks wildcard. Can see me captaining Kane most weeks. He is the new aguero ESSENTIAL

    13. Cok3y5murf
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No one is essential.

      A coverage hot topic first and now this?

    14. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Only captain him away from home

      1. RedLightning
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Only captain him when it's not August!

    15. Numb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Proven quality
      The likely golden boot winner
      The stats
      Now the form
      And the fixtures

      That's a yes - get him or brace yourself

    16. Dybala10
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I took him out in the wildcard so will wait another week if I want him back that desperately. I don't think he will be as lethal as last season and there are plenty of good options up front.

      I was deliberating and the main question was - Am I better off with Kane and Sigurdsson or Lukaku and Alli? I've gone for the latter for the time being and don't regret it (yet).

    17. red forever
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      im not so sure. there is still the Wembley factor and last season he had a couple of great fixtures just before Christmas and was an awful let down. enough to give me doubt enough not to rip up my team to get him in straight away. probably save FT and possibly do so next week if he keeps scoring.

    18. pax888
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      For me, yes...brought him in for the game against Burnley and now keeping for the season.

      Will get rid of Lukaku soon to free up some money.

      Keeping Pogba as my United coverage.

      1. johnnys balloons
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Thats my thoughts, too

    19. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. Hasn't even come close to hitting his potential yet

    20. ChickPeaGeorge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I've actually not got Kane or Lukaku.
      I've got Jesus and Morata, and the 3.5 mil this saves me gives me strength everywhere in the pitch.
      The only risk is captaincy, but my two matched the two favourites this week, and hopefully they'll continue to do so.
      My key decision this week is swap mane for Salah, Pogba or Alli? I already have eriksen and mkitarian and also Firmino.
      I'll see how the mid week Euro games go first.,

    21. President Giggs
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He really has to do it at Wembley before we can label him 'essential', but I certainly wouldn't want to be without him going forward.

      1. Rafiki
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Don't have Kane, but have Eriksen Alli and Davies, strongly thinking about Eriksen captain as still worried about Kane

    22. Pauntley
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Everyone is expecting Spurs to destroy Swansea - I don't think Swansea are that bad in defence - they just have trouble scoring.

      1. Oven Glover
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        The best defense is a good offense. They have nothing.

    23. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Whether essential or not, you only need a look into his ownership and the captaincy polls.

      I suffered a massive drop just by not owning him. Imagine this coming GW where everyone piles on and puts the armband on him.

    24. jia you
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'm holding Laca & Kaku rather than getting him in. Laca has three great fixtures after the CHE game so I think he might score very well over that run. I will have Eriksen & Bavies for Spurs decent run of games. Happy to leave the armband on Kaku for the next three, plenty of goals to come I reckon!

    25. DON BE ZILLY
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      As a standalone source of points he's as reliable as you'll find in full swing. Unfortunately he's too expensive. There are better front lines you can assemble without him.

    26. Sconeaus - The Dude Abides
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Thinking of going Kane, Morata, firmino/vardy next while.

      Not gona captain Lukaku over Kane anytime soon, hoping Morata n firmino match Lukaku n loser striker over the next while. Seems more balanced, 11.5m huge for player I won't captain, albeit massive ownership, cud be hit hard if explodes

    27. ScotDougie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Essential end of ! Always was just unlucky start

    28. Kane Toads
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He's been in my team since GW1. He will stay for the long term.

    29. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Of course he isn't essential; he has blanked before against easy opponents and will doubtless blank again. However, now that he has broken his duck for the season and August is out of the way, I don't think there is a better forward option over the next 7 or so games. Get on him whilst he's hot.

      1. ScotDougie
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah so he's essential

    30. SilkySkills
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I don't believe he is

      I think Lukaku, Motata, Jesus, and maybe Lacca can compete with him

      Just below that I see Firmino

      Aguero just below that because of rotation.

      1. ScotDougie
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Well good luck with that mate and enjoy that sofa

    31. Shreyasbirajdar26
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Kane seems like a good option for managers who have premium forwards/mids failing.
      Personally I've got jesus and lukaku who have outscored Kane uptill now. Have got eriksen who's covered some of my spurs points.
      Plus would like to see if kane and spurs can score consistently on Wembley.
      Risky right now imo.

    32. WesJJ
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I made the move from Lukaku to Kane this week, as I'd always planned to. I can see Lukaku averaging about 6/7 points per game, a tally that I think will be matched by Morata for 1.6 mil cheaper. I think Kane is too explosive a captaincy option to ignore for these next 5 fixtures, and I'm really glad that Morata has started so well which makes me confident I can keep pace with any Lukaku points (front 3 is now Kane, Morata and Firmino).

      1. Salah Daze
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I did the same - went through with my 'plan' to transfer Lukaku to Kane for gameweek 5, leaving me with Kane-Jesus-Firmino, with Pogba and Mkhitaryan as Man Utd attacking players. I'm playing a bit of a wait and see game, saving my wildcard etc and only using free transfers (so far....)

    33. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      In a word, yes. First name on my draft after last season's heroics in the run-in. I even forsake Lukaku in the name of team balance to ensure I built a decent squad around Kane.

      I really think injury permitting he can average a goal a game for the season.

      Can't see me captaining anyone else now.

      I think I'm in love 🙂 🙂

    34. Feyzi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No one is essential, if you can cover their form and price elsewhere. However, since you got to have a strong captain every week, there has to be someone you deem essential in your team. And easily, it would be either Kane or Lukaku, not both.

      In my view, Kane is so explosive that he, not Lukaku, is essential.

    35. The Cloud Watcher
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Injuries not withstanding, I fully expect Kane to comfortably outscore Lukaku over the next five weeks. I've taken a -4 point hit to get him in alongside Morata.

    36. Gangster Panda
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku is the new Costa and Kane is the old Kane.
      Well that's the way I expect it to turn out long term. Utd to sit on small leads & Spurs to win by bigger margins, which means I'll prob get double or triple Spurs on my WC.

    37. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He could easily score 3 or 4 goals at any goven time. He has assists in his locker, allbeit less than his goal threat but he really is the all round, fixture proof, captain everyone craves. The only thing that pits people off is his price tag. If he was 10 mil he would most likely have 80-90% ownership by the end of the season.

    38. The Non Flying Dutchman
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I would say Kane, Erikson and Bavies all essential at the minute.

      Form (stats wise for Kane) and fixtures.

      With lukaku it's about opportunity cost. Whilst transfer to Morata might feel sideways the extra money jmight allow

      1. The Non Flying Dutchman
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        ....An upgrade to kolasinac/bavies in defence say.

    39. Heels_Over_Head
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No

    40. Kenneth Tang
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Spurs will play against SWA, whm & BOU in next 4 GWs. If you are members, look at the defense numbers then you will understand how essential to have Kane as your captain:

      http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/20816/

  10. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Take -4 hits with this:

    -In: Firmino, Doucoure, Bavies +0,6m
    - Out: Chica, Salah, Mbemba

    Yes or No? And why?
    Thanks.

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No as Doucoure is a flash on the pan. Maybe get Davies in for one of your playing defenders? Save some £

  11. Francescoli
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    thoughts on leicester and everton defenders? looking at maguire this week...

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Davies over both right now.

      1. Francescoli
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        can't afford him right now. looking at leicester, everton and chelsea for the fixture swing.

        1. Karan14
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Spurs have the best fixtures before the next IT break.

          Leicester's fixtures are okayish.

          Everton have United away after that Keane is a good option.

          Chelsea's fixtures only get better after next IT break.

          1. Baines on Toast...
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            He didn't ask about spurs and can't afford him. we're allowed to talk about things other than this week's most popular man 😛

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      i'm a big fan of Maguire... bought him a few weeks ago so i'd have for this gmwk onwards

    3. Dybala10
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'm leaving it a few weeks but I'm going for Pickford and Maguire.

    4. IWR
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Huge Maguire fan. He'll be all the rage here in a couple of weeks.

  12. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Good to save a FT this week?

    Can't get Davies without a hit as I have only 0.4 in the bank.

    Foster
    Bertrand - Stephens - Jones
    Eriksen - Salah - Mkhi - Ritchie
    Kane(c) - Lukaku(vc) - Mounie

    (Elliot - Carroll - Suttner - Long)

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      You can get Bavies on a free if you want to.

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Bertrand out?

        1. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Yup but I wouldn't. Just save and get rid of Stephens next week.

    2. Sidekick_08
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Save FT this week and make 2 transfers next week. possibly downgrade Mounie/Ritchie and get Davies/Kolasinac.
      I have the same 13 players as you btw. Only 2 different players are Hegazi, Naughton instead of Jones and Suttner.

    3. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'd save

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Mounie and Stephens are your issues but not major. G2G I would say but of course there is lots of mid week drama to possibly contend with

    5. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks guys!

  13. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    2FTs or WC?

    A. Gabbiadini+Mane >> Chicharito+Salah.

    B. Gabbiadini+Mane >> Firmino+Antonio.

    C. Gabbiadini+Mane+Yoshida >> Firmino+Siggy+Clark (-4).

    D. Gabbiadini+Mane+Trippier >> Firmino+Coutinho+Clark (-4).

    Team:
    Foster
    Trippier • Yoshida • Daniels
    Eriksen • Mkhi • Mané • Atsu
    Kane • Lukaku • Gabbiadini

    (Elliot, Carroll, Suttner, Long)

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Both A & B look good.

      Wait for tonight to see who's the better option between Chicha & Antonio.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks mate. Are you a Hammers fan by the way?

  14. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Now keeping Kane and Lukaku for sure. Cause both is strong option for captaincy.

  15. GetSchwifty
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Really unsure where to use my FT this week. Slightly worried that I've bought into the hype around Brady when at the end of the day he is still just a mid in a Burnley side that probably won't be all that prolific.

    Foster, (Elliott)
    Alonso, Jones, Cedric, (Naughton, Schindler)
    Pogba, Salah, Richarlison, Brady, (Carroll)
    Kane, Lukaku, Firmino

    (Glad I got rid of Mané though)

    1. GetSchwifty
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      .1 itb

    2. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      same, it's frustrating when other players in his price bracket had a field day too.. I would give Brady a couple more games, Liverpool are poor for defending corners

      1. Man Chest Hair United
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He definetly won't be prolific but none of the 5.5s will be.

        Not a big fan of your 3rd and 4th mids.

        I have Richarlison so let's hope he comes good

    3. SambaHarry
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Save it

  16. C-Dawgg
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Do I need to get rid of Yoshida? And if so, who for?

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yes if you only have 5 mil probably cedric

  17. No One
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Which move would you OK?
    1. Mane to Salah for free or
    2. Mane to Hazard, Ritchie to Groß for -4

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      1 for now

    2. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      How about Mane > Gross this week then Ritchie > Hazard next?

      1. Man Chest Hair United
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Is gross really someone you want?

        1. OldBenKenobi
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Fair point

    3. No One
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Comments very much appreciated

  18. Man Chest Hair United
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I'd Coutinho plays well midweek is he a viable Mane replacement ?
    The .3 saving over Salah is handy

    1. MR Penquin
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      The logical think is to wait till he starts.

      I have therefore already replaced mane with Coutinho

      I have Salah & Firminho

      1. Man Chest Hair United
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Triple pool surely that's a bit much

  19. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Not owning Davies was killing me in my mini leagues! Put a stop to that now!!!!

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He does seem the best value back right now

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      i'm after filling my spurs spots with Kane, Alli & Eriksen... did well last year... fingers crossed this year as I've started awful

      1. Man Chest Hair United
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Think Davies is better value the three of them cost you 31.6 percent of your budget

        1. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          you're probably right! & by probably i think you're 100% right 🙂

          i need some big point hauls & I looked at fixtures & think these 3 over next 4 weeks could do me well. reassess then

  20. Bob_the_builder
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Can Welbeck continue his run in the starting lineup once Sanchez returns ? Seems like a placeholder for when Alexis is ready to play ball.

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I can't see him playing ahead of Lacazette so I think he is under pressure

      1. Bob_the_builder
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        A change in system perhaps ?
        Welbeck-Laca-Alexis
        Ozil
        Xhaka - Ramsey
        Kola-Mustafi-Kos-Bellierin
        Cech

  21. Atimis
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Just wondering, which one would you go for? Toying with ideas 😉

    A) Kaku Chica Salah
    B) Morata Pogba Firmino

    I'm on A now however with FTs could go for B. Also, B could give like additional 1.5ITB.

    1. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B plus money looks better

    3. Atimis
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Interesting 😉 just losing Kaku feels bad with this ownership

  22. mrmrscott
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    sane or silva?

    swapping willian to dele therefore swapping kdb out

    1. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'd stay away from both

  23. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I actually think aurier is going to be a beast. If I didn't have Bavies right now I'd potentially hold off. He's a better version of the spurs walker

    He's very attacking and suits spurs

    For me him and Mendy are going to be the 2 defenders people will be going mad by the end of gw 6

    1. Konstaapeli
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Kola - Alonso - Aurier - Mendy back 4.

      1. Bob_the_builder
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Would be interesting to see what the rest of the team would be like with that back 4

        1. Konstaapeli
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          You could have something like this:

          Foster - Elliot
          Kola - Alonso - Mendy - Aurier - 4.0
          Mkhi - Salah - Ritchie - 5.5 - Carroll
          Kane - Jesus - Mounie

          1. jpb333
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            I'm very tempted to WC for this...

            Elliot Krul
            Kola Mendy Davies Jones 4.0
            Mkhi Eriksen Choupa 4.5 4.5
            Kaku Kane Firmino

            like the idea of going with the wing back thing this year

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Mendy is unreal

      1. VS10_
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        on twitter 🙂

        1. Rafiki
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Do we believe Mendy is nailed on now?

          1. VS10_
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Could miss the odd game I would say but he is so much better than Danilo or Sane at LB/LWB that you would imagine Pep wants him there as much as possible.

  24. LewanGOALski
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    anyone playing UCL Fantasy?
    any bargains on the radar? 😉

    1. FantasyFootballSprout
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      This is what I'm trying to find. Not many standout bargains atm. I think the best formation to play in CL fantasy is 5-2-3. Defenders tend to do well in CL and there aren't many budget midfield options.

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed. Midfielders are so overpriced and not nailed.
        Any 4.5m gems in mid & defence?

        1. FantasyFootballSprout
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Joe Gomez for Liverpool at 4.5 could be a good shout. I expect him to start with TAA playing in the premier league. I'm still researching other targets though.

    2. VS10_
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Which position?

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Mid & Defence?

        1. VS10_
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          4.5m mids there is Almeida who plays reverse oop (RB) for Benfica, probably the best you'll find, unfortunately. Defenders: Klostermann Leipzig 4.5m, Milic Olympiakos 4m. Maybe Trent from LFC at 4m and then Toljan (4.5m) or Zagadou (4m) will start for Dortmund at left back.

      2. VS10_
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Seferovic 5.5m starting striker for Benfica. Jorge 4m starting left back for Monaco. A few 5.5m mids with some potential like Salvio, Bruno Fernandes, Acuna, Golovin, Ganso.

        1. FantasyFootballSprout
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah I have Salvio. Thought he was very underpriced when I saw him at 5.5. Good fixtures too

  25. 1314
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is Wimmer nailed for some time ?

    1. Bob_the_builder
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Seems so given the money they have spent on him

      1. Man Chest Hair United
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I hope so but hard to see where he fits

        1. Bob_the_builder
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Aren't Stoke playing 3 in the back ? 1st choice looks like Shawcross-Indi-Wimmer

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      i'd imagine so

  26. Rains of Castamere
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    As a Davies, Eriksen and Kane owner, it felt like my FPL season finally got underway on Saturday in GW4.

    Now brimming with excitement for GW5. But still not convinced about Kane (c). Tempted by Eriksen. Seems to have a very good record against the Swans... five goals and two assists in the last four meetings.

    1. Bald Eagle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      70 mins is my worry, otherwise thinking the same. Eriksen all the way.

    2. pax888
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Completely agree.

      I also own all 3.

  27. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I need to get rid of Richarlison.

    Any midfielders at 6.4m or less worth getting in for him? Already own Ritchie.

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Richarlison looked good

    2. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Jese or Brady or Groß.

    3. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Shaqiri/Moting

    4. pax888
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Be patient!

      Points on their way.

      1. jpb333
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Talksport commentator said Richarlison played really well

  28. UCL Fantasy
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    De Boer sacked

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Palace might have some options again

    2. FantasyFootballSprout
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Wow that's probably the worst premier league stint as a manager ever.

    3. LotusNZ
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Shambles. Might keep Gabbiadini for one more week.

      1. Man Chest Hair United
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Think it will give them a boost

    4. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      That's some jerky knee action right there from the Palace board - if they play FPL I bet they make their transfers on a Saturday night.

    5. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not really a good time... New manager will get too many tough games

    6. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Wow! Bit premature imo

    7. DON BE ZILLY
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Shame. I always thought Palace had some decent players, even when Pardew left. Personally, I'd have shifted Benteke out for a sprightlier forward. Zaha's injury came at the worst time - I suspect a transfer request come January.

    8. Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I like how Steve Parrish said “we have to stick together” only last night. Makes you think whatever comes out of his mouth is a lie. Don’t know how any future signings would listen to what he has to say with any credibility.

      Yes they have looked poor, but should have won yesterday. Next game is Saints at home so they have a chance there, but after that the next three games are brutal. Will they sack the next manager (reportedly Hodgson) if they lose the next four games as well? Bet they don’t - But by their logic they should do.

  29. rnrd
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I have decided to WC and play 4 every week at the back (sometimes even 5).

    Too much value in OOP defenders to ignore imo VS too much spread points in expensive Midfielders (City and Pool is an headache)

    So, what do you think? Stupid ou might be worth considering?

    4.5 - Elliot
    Alonso - Bavies - Mendy - Kolasinac - Naughton
    Alli - Gross - Brady - Gundogan - Caroll
    Lukaku - Kane - Chicharito

    1. jpb333
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'm into as well. Just posted this variation as poss WC...

      Elliot Krul
      Kola Mendy Davies Jones 4.0
      Mkhi Eriksen Choupa 4.5 4.5
      Kaku Kane Firmino

      Alonso seems a stretch too far, but agree with you on the other defenders

  30. An Púca
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    DeBoer sacked!!!