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Captain Sensible – Gameweek 11

Attention now turns to our usual pre-Gameweek members article, as we mull over the armband options for the forthcoming ten fixtures.

We check in on the main players in this week’s Captain Poll and delve into the Opta data and Rate My Team ratings before considering a differential or two in light of the data analysis.

The Captain Poll

In a Gameweek where four of the top five teams in the Premier League go head-to-head, Harry Kane couldn’t have timed his return to fitness any better.

Back in the starting XI against Real Madrid on Wednesday night, the Spurs frontman is the runaway leader of our Gameweek 11 Captain Poll ahead of a plum home clash with Crystal Palace.

Over 61% of voters have backed Kane, who has four sets of double-figures in his last six league outings and banished his Wembley hoodoo with a season-high 16-point haul against Liverpool in his previous home appearance.

Yet as seen on Wednesday, both Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen have the potential to outscore their team-mate.

Alli netted twice against Real Madrid and Eriksen supplied the third in a 3-1 win. Both claim a place in the top five of our Poll. With just 3% and 2% backing respectively, they are shaping up as major differentials against an Eagles side that have shipped a combined nine goals in two road trips against both Manchester clubs under Roy Hodgson.

Sergio Aguero heads the chasing pack on a mere 6% as Manchester City entertain Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.

After being rested for last week’s win at West Brom, the Argentine was withdrawn against Napoli with just under 15 minutes remaining.

He’s scored in each of his last three at home in the league, totalling 27 points over those matches.

Just 2% are considering Leroy Sane, with many perhaps deterred by the fact that he has started nine of the last 10 in all competitions for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Nonetheless, the German is surely the league’s form player – he’s bagged double-digits in four of the last five Gameweeks and goes in search of a fifth successive 10+ haul at the Etihad.

Having scored three of his five league goals on the road, Mohamed Salah (5%) claims third spot as Liverpool visit West Ham’s decimated defence.

The Hammers have been hit hard by injury and suspension at the back and have conceded three times in two of their last three at the London Stadium.

With Kane claiming the lion’s share of the votes, it leaves a number of differentials to consider if you’re without the funds or just doubt his prospects at Wembley.

Swansea City’s Tammy Abraham (1%) has three goals and six bonus in his last three at the Liberty ahead of Brighton’s visit.

Meanwhile, Richarlison (1%) travels to an Everton side that has been breached 10 times in five at Goodison. The Brazilian has served up three goals and two assists away from home – 36 of his 51 FPL points have arrived on the road.

Eric Choupo-Moting and Jamie Vardy could also emerge as a source of points in their encounter at the bet365.

The Cameroon international has two goals, two assists and 27 FPL points in his last four home matches, while Vardy has netted in three of his last four league outings against the Potters, who have concerns in defence ahead of tomorrow’s early kick-off.

Romelu Lukaku is also among the overlooked after his goalless streak was extended to six matches in all competitions in midweek.

Away to Chelsea, there’s a feeling that Jose Mourinho will park the bus again and the Belgian may struggle to improve upon a season-high away haul of seven points.

Man United’s likely tactics at Stamford Bridge have also dented our faith in Eden Hazard and Alvaro Morata, with both backed by less than 1% of voters.

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1,085 Comments Post a Comment
  1. konrad.sygula95
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Salah or Eriksen for captain ?

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

      I'd go with Salah as in good form against weak West Ham defence. Should have had a tonne of points last week if didn't miss the penalty. I've transferred him into my team based on that performance as I consider myself lucky to have got away with not having him.

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Salah

    3. Uncle Gamst
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Salah

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

      Eriksen

  2. Robman
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Any comments peeps? Would love some feedback ahead of another exciting game week.

    Fabianski
    Jones Hegazi Naughton
    Sterling Silva Hazard Salah(VC)
    Kane(C) Abraham Rooney

    Subs: Elliott Atsu Monreal Mee

    1. konrad.sygula95
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Would take elliot as a goalkeeper because you have naughton in defence that would let you to split the risk.

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

        Yeah i did consider this, but happy to take the risk as could pay off big time if can get two clean sheets.

    2. Uncle Gamst
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Elliot

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

        see above. Just got a feeling that Newcastle won't keep a clean sheet against Bournemouth. No support for that, just a gut instinct.

  3. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Best replacement for Clark (4.5)?

    Moreno, Mee?

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

      Is Moreno nailed? If not then Mee

    2. Robman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Moreno for me - at least six points every home game and possible assist points.

    3. Plant Based FPLer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Lol, I didn't want to pay the extra .1 for Lascelles myself gw6. Just did clark > Lascelles.

      I have Mee already and am doubling down on Fab / Elliot with Fern / Lasc rotation. Is it good, idk...

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

    Is kane fully fit yet? Kun to kane and captain kane?

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      No way

    2. Kip
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I did

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

    Will Hesus start tomorrow?

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Only pep knows

    2. Uncle Gamst
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Hope so, scout pick reckon Sergio will play as subbed early. Well Jesus only came on in the 90 min in the mid-week game.

  6. Scotty B
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Klavan, Jagielka or Wimmer this week?

    1. Eton Rifles
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      wimmer wimmer, chicken dinner

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

      I wouldn't buy any of them in a million fpl years. Go for gomez or morena

  7. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Otamendi > Vertongen
    Morata > Aguero

    -4

    Y/N

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      N

    2. MartialMatas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      no

    3. Kip
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Why would you bring in aguero?

  8. Uncle Gamst
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Kane in for:

    1) Jesus (ARS)
    2) Morata (MUN)
    3) Lacazette (mci)

    Thanks

    1. sumatera
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      3

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

        Cheers

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      3 by far

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

        Thanks

    3. MartialMatas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      3

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

        My thoughts too, thanks

  9. Disco Stu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Have Sterling and Jesus currently in my lineup, 1.1 ITB and a FT. Ship one of them out or stick and have 2 FTs to use after the break?

    1. Vlad Tepes
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I have Jesus and Im saving FT so I have 2 after IB. I think he will get some minutes also so.

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I'd stick

    3. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      same boat, im sticking

  10. Scotty B
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Will Klavan start ahead of Lovren?

  11. Vlad Tepes
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    I don't get it, why are people getting rid of Silva really. I rather have Silva than Sane tbh

    1. sumatera
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      +1 Silva is consistent and nailed on

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Agree, obvious that Sane will be rested for the next couple of games

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Looks like he's dropping again tonight, I've lost 0.5m in TV his week

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Because of the sheep hurdle on here chased by the dog

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

      Life would be boring if we all thought the same.

    5. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Why would you rather have Silva? Sane has more points (comfortably) and Gundogan will put pressure on Silva now

    6. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Sane has a higher potential score in any one week....so long as he plays

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

      Because Sane gets more points even tho he doesn’t always start

    8. Vlad Tepes
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Well I think Silva has been unlucky. Should have scored way more. Lots of people just watching the stats and not the matches, so they miss the IRL scouting/picks 🙂 But I agree Sane has been really good, thats why Im thinking of doubling up on MID with Silva and Sane, have to get rid of Jesus and dont want Aguero.

  12. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    FPL Stats in meltdown

    1. Eton Rifles
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      hasn't been updated since last night.

      owner of the site is on hols

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Dereliction of duty - how very dare he 😉

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

    Would you take a hit to shift Jesus? If so, for who?

    (have Morata & Kane)

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Not a hit

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      No

    3. MartialMatas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      no

    4. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      "shift jesus" haha

    5. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Depends who you’re shifting him for?

    6. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I think he starts this weekend.

    7. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Nah

  14. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Hazard > Salah for free?

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

      no way. Hazard for me all day. But i do have them both already!

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Really ?

  15. MartialMatas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Best defender for 4.5 or less to go with Stones Jones Naughton and Mee. In a 3 at the back?

    A. Duffy
    B. Dunk
    C. Moreno
    D. Simpson

    1. sumatera
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Schindler

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Feel a bit sick saying it, but C could work out.

  16. sumatera
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Who to bench from?

    a) Ramsey
    b) Sterling
    c) Choupo-Minting

    1. MartialMatas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      a

    2. Robman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Choupo - shocking record.2 goals in one game and zip in the others

  17. sk018
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    A) Jesus & Hazard -> Aguero & Sane/Sterling

    B) Jesus & Hazard -> Aguero & Salah

    C) Save transfer for ITbreak

    1. FPL Wisdom
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      hold for after the IB

  18. FPL Wisdom
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Play Simpson or Kiko?

    1. MartialMatas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Simpson

  19. Chop1234
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Ederson or Pope?

    1. FPL Wisdom
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Pope

  20. I Have No Idea What I'…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Please help people. I need to get Kane in, but how?

    I have 1 transfer and £0.1 in the bank, with the below team:

    De Gea
    Cedric Bertrand Bailly Otamendi
    Fabregas Eriksen Sane
    Jesus Abraham Lukaku

    Lossl Davis Carroll Kolasinac

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    1. FPL Wisdom
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Kaku out for 1 week? replace Jesus with Kaku next?

      or downgrade Kola upgrade to kane somewhere for a hit?

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Just take a hit like I did.

  21. George James
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    What are David Silva owners doing? Keeping/selling...???

    1. Monkey Hanger
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Selling in their thousands.

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

        i considered selling but thats always when you think after the games " now why did I do that". Underlying shots stat apparently really good. I'm holding.

    2. FPL Wisdom
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      keeping this week. bigger fish to fry. See how he goes, chopping block for next week if he chokes

    3. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Still getting used to the haircut.

      But keeping for now.

  22. Messsiaah
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Good to go?
    Elliot
    Jones Otamendi Ward
    Salah Hazard Richarliason Choupo
    Kane(c) Jesus Vardy
    Sub: Fab Duffy Mbemba Rlc

    1. E25
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Elliot over fab?

  23. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Alli or Eriksen?

    Eriksen has an easier route to points with set pieces but Alli looks like he could go on one of his goal runs.

    1. Dasher0303
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Eriksen more reliable

    2. FPL Wisdom
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Alli is explosive but inconsistent.Eriksen will drip you points over the season.

  24. okan58
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    1 FT
    Bank 0.6

    Elliot
    Cedric - Jones - Otamendi
    Richarlision - Eriksen - Zaha- Sterling
    Jesus - Kane - Firmino
    Subs: Foster, T. Carroll, Mee and Rangel.

    Any suggestions?

    1. Dasher0303
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Stick

  25. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Pick 1 captain
    A. ALLI
    B. KANE

    1. Dasher0303
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

  26. Dasher0303
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Chupo to Gross for free this week??
    Or maybe Jesus/Vardy to Abraham??
    Or one of David Luiz or Stones to Vertonghen?
    Or any combination for a hit?

    1. Dasher0303
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I have Kane captain.

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Good week to own Chupo so no to that one. Vertonghen is a good choice. Would tprather keep the city defense. Chelsea might start keeping cs once Kante is back again though.

      Sounds like you could save ft

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Chupo to Gross if you’re willing to take a hit.

      I think that move pays you back fairly quickly anyway, I’m looking to wildcard Groß in next GW.

  27. The White Pele
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    bench one :
    A) Atsu
    B) Stones
    C) Mee

    1. Eton Rifles
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      mee

  28. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    I’m a Morata owner so I feel playin Jones is contradicting myself. Do I...

    A) Play Jones anyway

    B) Play Kolasinac

    C) Play Mee

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

      In your case I think I would play Mee.

      I got Hazard and Jones, and I am playing Jones. The way i see it, is that you want both for next week anyway, and atleast (hopefully) one will deliver this week.

      I am more nervous playing Elliot, Lascelles and Aké in the same GW ;D

    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      C

  29. ralfb
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    A) haz to salah
    B) choupa moting to salah
    C ) kun to kane
    D) a and c for -4
    E) morata to kane

    1. Dasher0303
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Defo get Kane, but depends if u were going to get Lukaku for one of Morata or Aguero next week then do that player to Kane.

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

        Thanks didnt look at next weeks stats, mightbwait with kane for after arsenal game

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

      B or E

      B would be a huge upgrade, but on the other hand you got both Morata and Hazard. You really just need the one, and you will really need to buy Kane before he hits 13.0 😀

  30. Manani
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Elliot Foster
    Mee Memba Betrand Kolasnic Gomez
    Silva Ricarlison Ramsey Carroll Salah
    Jesus Kane Vardy

    2FT 0.0m in bank

    thinking of Kolasinic > someone else, but can't really think of who

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Vertonghen?

      surely buying a cs this week