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Captain Sensible – Gameweek 5

As the hours tick down until this evening’s 7pm deadline, we check in with the chief captaincy contenders in our regular pre-Gameweek members’ article.

We assess the Opta numbers, both from a player and team perspective, and also analyse the Rate My Team ratings before suggesting a differential or two to consider.

The Captain Poll

Harry Kane is the runaway leader of our Gameweek 5 Captain Poll as Spurs entertain Swansea City at Wembley.

After ending an August drought with a trio of two-goal hauls in his last four appearances for club and country, Kane has persuaded over 53% to hand him the armband. He also scored twice in a 5-0 home win over the Welsh side last season, albeit at White Hart Lane.

Christian Eriksen, who, too, bagged a brace in the corresponding fixture last term,  earns just 4% of the votes, having produced a goal and three assists already.

His two-goal team-mate Dele Alli is further back on 3%, while Ben Davies – the top scoring player in FPL – is also shaping up as a big differential with less than 1% backing.

Romelu Lukaku leads the chasing pack some way behind Kane on just 10%.

A home clash with former side Everton affords the Belgian the chance to maintain the form that’s produced six goals in as many matches across all competitions for the Red Devils.

But with Paul Pogba missing out due to a hamstring inury, fewer than 1% are prepared to back Henrikh Mkhitaryan for the Toffees’ encounter.

Liverpool’s home clash with Burnley and Man City’s trip to Watford offer up major differentials for those prepared to overlook Kane.

For the Merseysiders, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah collect a mere 4% and 2% backing, yet they have already delivered two double-digit returns apiece in the first four Gameweeks.

Both players were also among the goals against Sevilla in midweek and offer the hosts’ main goal threat in the absence of the suspended Sadio Mane.

Firmino has been involved in 10 goals (five goals, five assists) in his last 14 top-flight appearances.

Pep Guardiola’s men make their way to Watford hoping for a repeat of last season’s 5-0 win at Vicarage Road.

After notching three times in the last two Gameweeks, Gabriel Jesus (3%) is their favoured armband option, with fellow big hitters Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne persuading only 1% to take the plunge.

Jesus grabbed a goal and assist in the corresponding match in 2016/17, while Aguero (two goals and an assist) and De Bruyne (two assists) also delivered that day.

Rested from midweek Champions League duties, Chelsea’s man of the moment Alvaro Morata seeks a third straight double-figure home haul as Arsenal’s erratic defence roll up to Stamford Bridge.

His team-mate Eden Hazard has netted in three of his last four home outings against the Gunners and could also be worth considering if handed a start.

Stoke City’s Eric Choupo-Moting and Leicester’s Jamie Vardy look to maintain momentum away to promoted pair Newcastle and Huddersfield this weekend. The pair both scored against Man United and Chelsea respectively in Gameweek 4 to underline their fixture-proof potential.

Vardy now has 11 goals and three assists in his 17 appearances under Craig Shakespeare – only Kane (14) and Lukaku (12) have scored more over that period.

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1,347 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Nanoelektronicar
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    If Firmno doesn't start, I'm going to kill myself. Just got him in for a hit, while removing Pogba. Should have gone for Vardy maybe.

    I think I'm always going to wait for Friday to make my transfers now, no matter if some Choupo-Moting is going to rise in price.

    1. FPL Ultras
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Good strategy to wait till Friday if you care about points, not about team value.

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I would have gone Vardy over Firmino anyway FWIW

    3. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Why wouldnt he start?

      1. CloudSky
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Nevermind.

    4. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Not sure it's worth that extreme mate- he'll be a decent option long term.. marathon not a sprint blah blah

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

        This.

    5. R.C
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Firmino is gonna increase in value so don't regret

  2. FPL Ultras
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Hello everyone. No transfers made this week and currently have Kane as Captain in the below squad:

    De Gea,
    Davies, Mee, Cedric
    Eriksen, Mkhitaryan, David Silva, Fabregas
    Kane (C), Jesus, Gabbiadini

    Who would be your SECOND best choice?
    Thanks!

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Jesus

  3. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone here have the links to the FPL Show 2 parts?
    Don't seem to be opening for me.

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Same issue

    2. FPL Kangaroo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Same here. So annoying.

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Same issue. Opens in mobile app though.

    4. Bald Eagle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Watched the first one, problem with second one.

    5. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      They seem to work when using the PL app

  4. Kingtekkerz
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Bench one:
    A) Atsu
    B) Suttner

    Thanks in advance!

    1. Bees4Lyf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      b

  5. Siggy Azalea
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    *Bottomed on last page.
    Evening guys, good to go? -4 hit and 0 in the bank

    Foster
    Davies - Lascelles- Hegazi
    Salah - Silva - Alli - Willian
    Lukaku - Kane(c) - Rodriguez

    Thanks!

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

      Hegazi's place is under threat...

  6. We ain't got no histor…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this wc team guys:

    Elliot Fabianski
    Alonso Maguire Mee Davies Hunnemeier
    Ericsson Ritchie Moting DSilva TCaroll
    Kane Morata Firmino

    Anything to change/reconsider

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Similar to mine see below. Mine has mkhi over your Ritchie. But your defence stronger

      1. We ain't got no histor…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        i am very keen to do Alonso-Mendy and Silva-Mahrez

        1. zotter
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Mendy too much rotation risk for me. Less chance of sheets and I think less goal threat. So Alonso worth the extra. You could do vardy over morata this week then switch next if you have the discipline?

  7. zotter
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Repost bottomed

    On a wc. Gtg ??

    Foster
    Kola. Bavies. Morgan
    Silva. Choupa. Salah. Mkhi
    Firmino. Morata. Kane c

    Elliott. Naughton. Ward Burnley. Carroll

    1. Kingtekkerz
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, good team

    2. We ain't got no histor…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I would personally have a City def in place of kola. Rest all looks pretty decent

    3. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Will Morgan start when Huth comes back?

      1. zotter
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Simpson safer ?

  8. R.C
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    I am gonna captain Rooney

    1. Nux_90
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      You go mate,it might just pay off.

    2. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Good luck! Hope it works out!!!
      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/16479418

  9. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    I'm totally sick as I can make up my mind on Firmino vs Salah. Statistics show that Salah has better chances however Firmino has pens and better BPS...
    Anyone here has something substantial to add which could ease my pain?

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Just toss a coin

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      id go Salah, actually probably Firmino, no Salah

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Hahaha 😀

    3. R.C
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Firmino. Period.

      1. glufs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Or maybe Salah?

    4. FPL Kangaroo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      When in doubt, go for the one who looks like a lesbian.
      Works every time 😉

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Made my day 😀

    5. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      It also goes along with Ritchie or Joselu

    6. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      If Salah could finish more of his big chances, this wouldn't be a debate.

      Wouldn't rely on pens every week. Salah for me.

  10. okan58
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Wikdcard active.
    Bank 0.3

    Foster
    Cedric - Jones - Davies
    Ritchie - Eriksen - Mkhitaryan - Willian
    Kane (c) - Jesus - Firmino
    Subs: Elliot, Carroll, Mee and Rangel.

    Any suggestions? What do you think of my Team?
    Should I keep Willian or sell?

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Don't like Willian. Far from nailed. Ramsey?

      1. okan58
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Should I start next week? Then I can also stop if Willian will spit. Arsenal have a good schedule from next week.

    2. R.C
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      GTG

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

    This kane anxiety is killing me, last question i promise!

    Morata/mkhi > kane/ritchie?

    1. Kingtekkerz
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Not for me

    2. dark91
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Not for a hit and especially if you have Alli/Eriksen

  12. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Would you do Bertrand to B.Davies -4?

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      No

    2. SuperHam
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I have the same dilemma but with Cedric. I think I'll probably just keep this week, not worth a hit when SOU have a good chance of a clean sheet against CPL. Could make the transfer after the deadline tonight for free as Davies is due another rise, although that's risky!

  13. Please Help I Don't Kn…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Points prediction for this team this week?
    Elliot
    Cedric-Maguire-Jones
    Alli-Salah-Mkhi-Gross
    Morata(C)-Firmino(VC)-Lukau
    Possible 60+?

    1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku*

  14. PocketZola
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Drogmounieba to bag a hat trick

  15. Viiksisika
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Pobga -> Ramsey
    Bertrand -> Mendy

    I already have Kolasinac and Davies.

    Thoughts?

  16. amsemp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Which one to start?

    A) Foster
    B) Elliot

    Planning to play Mbemba so thinking A?

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

      WBA: WHM 129
      NEW: STK 187

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/16479418

  17. FPL Ultras
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Hello everyone. No transfers made this week and currently have Kane as Captain in the below squad:

    De Gea,
    Davies, Mee, Cedric
    Eriksen, Mkhitaryan, David Silva, Fabregas
    Kane (C), Jesus, Gabbiadini

    Who would be your SECOND best Captaincy choice?
    Thanks!

    1. Ibracadabra
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Eriksen/Jesus for VC.

  18. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Play Elliot or ddg ?

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

      Clean sheet odds can be found here:
      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/16479418

      Hope that helps!

  19. Jay_
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Will be over 3m rank tonight after a -4. Terrible start after some bad decisions and bad luck.

      ---------------Elliot-----------------
      -----Alonso Davies Jones------
      Eriksen Antonio Choupo RLC
      ------Kane Lukaku Firmino-----
      -----------------------------------------
      Foster TFM Carroll Fernandez

      A) Leave it
      B) TFM over RLC
      C) Foster over Elliot
      D) Both of B & C above

      1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Don't like 3 punts in mid in Antonio, Choupo and RLC.

        1. 1zverGGadeM
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          This

    • R Whites
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      unitl GW 7...

      A. Lukaku - Kane - Wood
      B. Morata - Kane - Vardy

      1. TyrionLan
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        B!!!!

    • Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Gravless RMT invasion

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        a or b a or A OR B

      2. badgerboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Paaaannniccc!

    • Doar1986
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Is coutinio going to start?

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Probably

    • Boetticher
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Hello all,

      In goal, Forster or Elliot?

      (If it matters, no Newcastle or Southampton defenders in my back three).

      Thank you!

      1. Bees4Lyf
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        forster, dont think palace will score theyve been shambles. whereas stoke have breached a arsenal and united defence.

        1. Boetticher
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Thank you.

      2. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        SOT: cpl 181
        NEW: STK 187

        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/16479418

    • F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      how many coin tosses to decide a move?

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        19

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          on 7 atm, brb

      2. Boetticher
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        One. If your anxiety isn't settled after seeing the result, pick the other one.

      3. SAY MY NAME
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        higher sample size should give more accurate results 🙂 i'd say 38 is sufficient

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

        7 is enogh

    • MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Eriksen (C)

    • Scotty B
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Good to go?

      Elliot
      Cedric Jones Alonso
      Salah RLC Eriksen Ritchie
      Morata Kane(c) Firmino

      Fabianski Bellerin Carroll Tuanzabe

      1. 1zverGGadeM
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Great squad! Good to go!

    • NoName
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Chicharito Bertrand ➡ Vardy Gamez -4. Yay or nay?

      1. TyrionLan
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        vardy grt! look for a 4.5 if you can.. otherwise gamez.. have him though in my team

        1. NoName
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Exact cash. Has to be 4.0 unfortunately.

        2. NoName
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks btw.

      2. Eton Rifles
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        not for a hit

        1. NoName
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks. Saints look awful and Chicharito is a rotation/oop risk. Vardy has great fixtures coming up. So move would be long term.

    • I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Having some trouble with this lads. Dunk (bou) or Brady (liv)?

      1. SAY MY NAME
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        probably Brady, reckon BOU will score, Pool have leaky defence, there's a chance - actually thinking about it there's not much in it, but Brady just (unless of course Dunk comes up with a goal from a set-piece at last, and keeps a clean sheet, then him)......i'm not helping much, sorry

    • Jet5605
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Start DDG or Elliott?

      1. KISSES
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Ddg

    • KISSES
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Will Mbemba start this GW?

      1. Eton Rifles
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        unlikely