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Captain Sensible – Gameweek 24

We turn to our Opta data next in our usual pre-Gameweek members’ analysis of the main armband contenders.

First up, we take a look at the leading players in this week’s Captain Poll before moving to the Opta numbers and Rate My Team ratings, then consider a differential or two ahead of Saturday’s 11.30am deadline.

The Captain Poll

There’s a three-way tussle for our attentions in the Gameweek 24 Captain Poll, with Harry Kane once again leading the way on 31%.

The Tottenham Hotspur striker is one of a handful of players who have already delivered big returns against their weekend opponents as recently as Gameweek 20.

Kane bagged a hat-trick and 17 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) points against his upcoming hosts Southampton that weekend – that’s the eighth time he’s scored one than one goal this season.

The Saints, meanwhile, have offered next-to-no resistance at St Mary’s, managing just a single clean sheet in their last 11.

That looks good news for Kane’s team-mate Son Heung-min. The South Korean supplied 14 points in the 5-2 win over Manuel Pellegrino’s men last month and has three goals and as many assists in the last four Gameweeks.

Sergio Aguero grabs the runners-up spot behind Kane, thanks to 22% backing.

With Gabriel Jesus still sidelined, the Argentine has bagged six goals in his last seven across competitions ahead of a weekend visit from a Newcastle outfit with one clean sheet in their previous nine on the road.

Aguero has struck 11 times in as many league encounters with the Magpies, including a five-goal home haul in 2015/16.

Just 4% are considering Raheem Sterling, who has bettered Aguero for home goals (nine to seven) and double-digits (six to three) – indeed, his last 10+ points haul arrived against the Magpies in Gameweek 20.

Meanwhile, Kevin De Bruyne (1%) is another strong City alternative, with four lots of double-digit returns in his last six at the Etihad.

A trip to Swansea City earns Mohamed Salah third spot with 17% of the votes cast.

The Liverpool wide man’s goal and assist in the 4-3 win over Man City means he’s returned points in 13 of his last 14 league outings and took him onto ten sets of double-digits for the campaign.

Salah is now back in training as of this evening after suffering from illness in midweek, with the Reds facing the south Wales at 8pm on Monday night.

Yet only 2% are looking at Roberto Firmino, who bagged two goals and 13 points against the Welsh outfit in Gameweek 20. The Brazilian’s last seven starts have harvested seven goals, three assists and four sets of double-digits.

With the top three persuading the vast majority of voters, it leaves a number of in-form differential candidates to consider.

Marko Arnautovic entertains Bournemouth looking to mirror his 15-point haul against the Cherries in Gameweek 20. Only 3% are willing to back the West Ham man, who has five goals and three assists in his last five league outings.

Jesse Lingard also netted twice against his upcoming hosts Burnley in Gameweek 20. He has 50 FPL points, and three sets of double-figures, in his last five away matches.

Riyad Mahrez entertains a Watford side without a clean sheet in the last 10 Gameweeks. Over that period, the Leicester wide man has racked up five goals and four assists to climb into fourth in the FPL midfield standings.

Marcos Alonso collected 14 points against weekend hosts Brighton in Gameweek 20. With three goals and five clean sheets in the last six Gameweeks, the wing-back is Chelsea’s form player ahead of Saturday’s early kick-off.

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  1. Francescoli
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Adrian
    Stones Jones TAA
    Salah Sterling Son Arnautovic Lanzini
    Aguero (c) Kane

    Ryan Dunk Lascelles Quaner

    ... because Kun

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      That SHOULD be my team. Double Hammers!!! 😀

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        - gtg!

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

        Wasn’t great during the DGW, but it worked last week! I don’t think it’s sustainable however. Looking at going Lanzini to the corner kick master next week 😀

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Indeed. For once, I may have the drop on you! 😀

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Mind you, If you do well, I will be a happy bunny!!! 😀

            1. Francescoli
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Those West Ham fixtures are something else.... it’ll be hard letting Lanzini go. Hope we’ll both be smiling at the end of the gameweek 😀

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                Hi 5, bruv! 😀

      3. Francescoli
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        *triple hammers 😀

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          That!

  2. FPL Jogger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    GTG?

    Pope
    Jones Alonso Robertson Masuaku
    Salah Sterling Lingard Lanzini
    Kane Aguero
    Elliot DCL RLC Duffy
    !FT 1M ITB

    Considering DCL to Wilson to strengthen my bench but I'd like to wait to see if any better options appear over the transfer window.

    1. fish66
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero captain?

      1. FPL Jogger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Its on Kane at the moment

  3. fish66
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Pope
    Christensen Ogbonna Alonso
    Eriksen Lingard Salah Sterling(vc) Arnie
    Kane(C) Wilson

    (Elliot / DCL / Mee / Duffy)

    0FT, 2.0ITB

    GTG?

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

    Any help please...
    Do I start Kenny v. WBA or Masuaku v. Bour.???
    Thanks

    1. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Ken.

  5. Impossibility
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Accidentally posted on previous article.

    GTG?

    Pope
    Alonso Otamendi Ogbonna
    Sterling Salah Lingard Son Arnautovic
    Kane(c) Firmino

    Elliot, Kenny, DCL, Martina

    0 FT, 0.2 ITB

  6. @FPLDIARYFPL
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    A Ogbonna -> Alonso
    B Kenny -> Alonso

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Runaway
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

    Who do I bench out of the following?

    A. Mahrez
    B. Sterling
    C. Salah
    D. Arnie
    E. Son
    F. Kane
    G. Firmino
    H. C. Wilson

    Cheers all and good luck.

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      These posts make no sense to me. Its just a brag to say look at all the players I have.

      There is no hope you are benching anyone other than Wilson

      1. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Heh. Just take comfort that, with that attack, there's no Alonso in defence.

        1. Kevtheotter
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Agreed. Playing you this week in Elite64. Teams are very similar.

          Best of Luck

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

          I actually have Alonso also

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

        Now, now calm down buddy. Sensitive lad aren't you?

        1. Kevtheotter
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          No not sensitive 'buddy', its just pointless to put 8 options of which 7 are 100% not being benched.

          1. JustPark
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Some just to find comfort in others' opinions. Or double check their guts if you will. 😀

    2. @FPLDIARYFPL
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Good problem to have!! H.
      Wilson.

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Wilson

    4. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Got to be Callum I guess. Not sure I'd want that decision every week!

    5. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Has to be Wilson reluctantly

    6. Ode
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      F or B obviously lol

  8. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    What decides your (c) choice between Kane, Salah & Agüero?

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Stats in the Members area

    2. @FPLDIARYFPL
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      The next reply...

    3. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Who I want to blank...

  9. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Hey lads what do you think of this?

    Comes down to Alli-4 vrs Richarlison

    Adrian
    Ogbonna Ota Alonso
    Richarlison Alli Sterling Arnie Lingard
    Kane Firmino

    Elliot DCL Naughton Zanka 1FT 3.1 ITB

    A) Alli to Salah
    B) Richarlison + DCL —> Salah + Quaner -4
    C) Something else

    Thanks

  10. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    So I've decided to keep hazard for tomorrow . Hope to God he delivers.

  11. Nascimento
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Calling it 1st (as far as I know) - Chapelle and FPL Virgin accounts are run by the same person.

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

      I thought that was common knowledge by now 😛

      1. Nascimento
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I must be late to the party - don't frequent here as much as I'd like/used to.

        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          100%

  12. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Already done Hazard to Son for my FT, currently have 2.5m ITB.
    Shall I hold, or upgrade Ogbonna to a MU defender for a -4?

    Fabianski
    Ogbonna/Otamendi/Alonso
    Salah/Sterling/Arnie/Son/Lingard
    Aguero(c)/Firmino

    (Elliot/Mee/Duffy/Quaner)

    Thanks in advance.

  13. Scotty B
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Adrian
    Wimmer Otamendi Alonso
    Sterling Arny Son Lanzini Lingard
    Kane Aguero

    Elliot Quaner Schindler Duffy

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Wouldn't be happy with no Pool but looks good

      1. Scotty B
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        How could I get one in?

        1. Kevtheotter
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Well you cant really without sacrificing Kun/Kane.

          Behind the couch on Monday night then.

          1. Scotty B
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Not really I'm a big LFC fan.

            Lingard > Ox?

            1. Kevtheotter
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              I think you are good to go mate

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

    Otamendi captainers, will you please stand up

  15. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    G2G ?

    Pope
    Duffy Kabasele Ogbonna
    Sterling Salah Son Arny
    Kane Firmino Vardy

    Elliot Naughton Mbemba RLC

  16. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Adrian
    Christensen Ota Kenny
    Salah Alli Sterling Arnie Lingard
    Kane Aguero (c)

    Elliot Ogbonna Ayew Kabasele

    3 reds on the bounce, down to 80k.

    Any further changes needed or G2G?

    Got to be a green!

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good to go

  17. Bobadoba
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Eriksen to Salah for a hit? (already have Kane and Son)

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

      yeah

      1. Bobadoba
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Just found out that Salah may be ill so will keep Erik I think.

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

          he was in training today, and got 2 more days to rest up. No need to rush that transfer though, just do it next GW

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

          Was in training tonight

          1. mir
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Yep

  18. Mike82
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    What you think of my team
    Foster (Ryan)
    Ogbonna, Jones, Vert, Schindler, Robertson
    Salah, Sterling, Eriksen (Obiang, Milivojevic)
    Kane (C) Kun (VC)

    Any changes or transfers needed, 1FT

  19. ToneMoorinho
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Stick or twist on Hazard for one more week. I’ve held him this long and was going to move him on but I feel with Morata out he could play a more advanced role and if he does he could profit big time at Brighton.

    Team is:

    Pickford (Elliot)
    Christiansen Jones Ota (TAA Mariappa)
    Haz Sterling Salah Lingard Mahrez
    Kane Depoitre (CalLew)

    Any suggestions? 2FT 0.5 in the bank.

    Am thinking Cal Lew to Callum Wilson at the moment but to loose or keep Hazard?

    BTW Rival in mini league has Arnoutovic Son and Firmino so trying to keep it a little different.

  20. Mortiis
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Adrian
    Mustafi, Jones, Otamendi, Kenny
    Sterling, Son, Lingard, Arnautovic
    Kane, Aguero

    Hart, Crouch, Milivojevic, Mbemba

    Mustafi and Son to Alonso and Mahrez?
    Would be -4.

  21. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Is Kun a good enough differential without putting the armband on him?

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

      he's and even better differential if you put the armband on him 😉

    2. Chazz69
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Kun is burnt out in my opinion

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Sure, if you think your captain will outscore him.

    4. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Kane is bound to haul

  22. jfxm
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Play one:

    A) Kenny (WBA H)

    B) Okazaki (WAT H)

    C) Ogbonna (BOU H)

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Higher ceiling

        1. Legomané
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Similar to Kenny IMO (CS + assist = 11-12pts)

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      ABC

    3. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A

  23. Chazz69
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    A

  24. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Son or Sterling?

    Think Son is superb value and less prone to near-term rotation, but tougher fixtures. Hmm

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Sterling

  25. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    1FT 0.5ITB thoughts appreciated.
    Was set on Eriksen > Sterling pre GW23...

    A. stick with the plan
    B. Save FT
    C. start shifting the deadwood...

    Poor
    Jones Christensen Kenny Ogbonna
    Salah Eriksen Son Arnautovic
    Aguero(c) Kane(v)

    (Elliot DCL Duffy RLC)

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Eriksen to sterling and DCL to Wilson (bench ogbonna)?

      1. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Slightly reluctant to do Wilson for a hit...partly in case Niasse rocks up as 1st choice striker elsewhere.

  26. JÆKS ⭐
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on this team? 2FT 0.6 itb

    Pope Speroni
    Vert Otamendi Kenny Dunk Masuaku
    Salah Sterling Arny Lingard Son
    Kane Morata* DCL

    Open to suggestions, plan I have in mind is: Vert Son Morata --> Alonso Ox Aguero (-4)
    *Not buying Firmino

  27. Numb
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Let's be honest FPLV you didn't finish in the top 5k last season

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      He should seek comfort with Christina 🙂

      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Or is it the top 4k he never broke into?

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      It still hurts him.

      Only has his Spider-Man duvet to cry into to comfort him 🙁

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        😆

      2. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Haha that’s actually funny :)!

    3. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      DCL and Depoitre to Firmino and Mcburnie(-4)? Currently starting Jones(bur). Yay or Nay!

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Yes

    4. Tibbs
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Already got rid of Morata for Aguero, feels good! Last puzzle:

      1) Gross>>Albrighton
      2) Alli>> Mahrez
      3) Gross + Alli>>Mahrez + Ibe/Ox (-4)?

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Save?

        1. Tibbs
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          or that..

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

        A

      3. Mike82
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        If you have to use another go on Mahrez

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

      Is Christensen to Alonso for a hit stupid for the long term?

      Won't be able to afford if he rises tonight. Or should I save cash to use on bench instead.

      Current team:

      DDG
      Christensen Otamendi Jones
      Salah Son Sterling Arnie
      Wilson Firmino Kane

      Elliot Kenny Zanka rlc

      1. Tibbs
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Had a similar situation with Baines and Coleman, would like to think hit would repay itself long term. yes from me.

      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I think it might restrict you. But, wtf do I know. Not had him at all. 🙂

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

          Me neither - never owned!