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Captain Sensible – Gameweek 33

Our pre-Gameweek members article, which focuses on the main captaincy contenders arrives once again tonight. As always, we take a three-part approach which includes the weekly poll standings, the Opta statistics and our Rate My Team projections to help steer your thoughts on the armband conundrum.

The Captain Poll

This week’s Poll is something of a landslide, with Sergio Aguero’s return to form persuading just under 49% of voters to back the City frontman as West Ham pay visit. In spite of his double at Old Trafford, it’s fair to say the Argentine has toiled in front of his own fans this term – he’s netted in just four of his 12 Etihad appearances, with only one double-digit haul (albeit a monster 19-point return) at home all season. With Big Sam’s men conceding in all but one of their road trips, David Silva (3% votes) looks a real differential candidate, having served up 37 points (17, 11, 9) in his last three Etihad showings.

Palace duo Glenn Murray (17%) and Yannick Bolasie (5%) are amongst the most-favoured options as Alan Pardew’s side look for a fifth straight win this weekend. Six goals and four assists in his last six highlights Murray’s sublime form, with the 5.2-priced striker racking up three successive double-figure hauls ahead of the Baggies’ visit. Bolasie’s 24-point return at Sunderland has kick-started an almighty bandwagon – over 88,000 FPL managers have snapped up the midfielder, who has now delivered three goals and four assists in his previous four. Bearing in mind that the Baggies have shipped ten in their last three, Tony Pulis could struggle upon his return to Selhurst Park.

Harry Kane is just ahead of Eden Hazard (7% to 6%), despite his recent patchy form. Three blanks in the last four have diminished his armband appeal but a trip to Newcastle looks the ideal opportunity to return to scoring form – four of Kane’s seven double-figure hauls have been on the road this term. The Magpies have just two clean sheets in 20 league fixtures now and look unlikely to improve upon that record, judging by their insipid display at Liverpool on Monday night.

Hazard’s home encounter with United has deterred many. With a goal or assist in five of his last six, there’s no doubt the Chelsea winger is one of the most consistent options around, though it’s worth nothing that he’s scored in just one of his last seven at Stamford Bridge. Given that the visitors have just two clean sheets in their last six road trips – at QPR and Newcastle – Jose Mourinho’s men will be confident of getting amongst the goals on Saturday evening.

Elsewhere, the likes of Leighton Baines and Romelu Lukaku sit around the 1% mark as Everton entertain Burnley. The Toffees have four clean sheets in five at Goodison and with Sean Dyche’s side scoring once in the last six, a clean sheet, at least, looks on the card for the Merseysiders.

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  1. Viper
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Never thought Glenn Murray would be the face of captain sensible!

    Imagine even the thought of that 3 months ago especially in a week where Aguero is home to West Ham 🙂

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      still gutted i went for remy over him after so much deliberation

      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Me, too, so I course corrected and traded Remy for Murray. Never too late!

  2. The Raging Bull
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    who takes penalties for Palace?

    1. JaydenLFC87
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Punch

    2. Pellegrini Falcon
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thought it was Jedinak?

      1. Twelve years a slave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        It is jed, dont believe half stuff you read. When he was out Murray took

        1. The Machine
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I thought murray used to take them before he went on loan? no idea who will take them now

        2. The Raging Bull
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          i think Jedinak is a good punt for this gw, he's on penalties and and direct free kicks!

          1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Its strange how people are just assuming that Crystal palace will beat West Brom convincingly and going after their players rather than DGW players.

            1. The Machine
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              liverpool and hull bith have two fixtures in the next two weeks. Palace have the same number of fixtures + form + both at home

              Most already have 3 chelsea and lei are very very unpredictable from an fpl pov

              1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                I have seen teams with Boyd or Schlupp on the bench and all they care for is whether to get Bolasie or Puncheon or Jedinak.
                Also every team has a few bad results but Tony Pulis is proven PL manager , very good at defensive organization and against his former employers he will have a point to prove.

                1. The Raging Bull
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  this

            2. walkman666
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Depends if you have a WC. I think most folks are taking 1 week punts on CP players cause they can ship out the following week for DGWers. That is certainly my plan with Murray. Fret not. We are not all dolts!

    3. The Machine
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Jedinak or murray

    4. JaydenLFC87
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Forgot about Jed.. and murray could well take if for his hatty

      1. The Machine
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Murray is ahead of punch anyway..

  3. JaydenLFC87
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero blank then..

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure.

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Murray blank!

  4. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Pulis will get their shiete together and keep cs.

  5. Yome
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Best midfield punt for this week apart from Haz, Silva and Eriksen?

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Haz/Silva are not punts.

      Bolasie

      1. Yome
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I have them already that is why I exclude them

    2. The Raging Bull
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Boydinho!

      1. Yome
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        hehe that is a step too far 🙂

        1. The Raging Bull
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Boydinho always pops up in the box with a good shot!

          1. Yome
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Only when you need him most but not this GW 😉

  6. Mr. Perfectionist
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Any reason not to do Gomis & Studge > Aguero & Vardy?

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nope.

      Will you want Sturridge back though?

  7. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hey guys,
    How is this looking for next couple of gws? I have 2fts and 2.2 in the bank

    Myhill pants
    Bertrand terry Jones bellerin cissokho
    Hazard silva Eriksen mane Walters
    Aguero kane remy

    Poss mane/Walters to Henderson?

    1. Mr. Perfectionist
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Looking good. Yes Mane > Hendo seems like a solid move. Defence needs some patching up as well.

  8. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    would it be fair to say Hull have been a bit unlucky based on these numbers?

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/4248/

  9. Red Star Toro
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    As I won't be able to do Murray -> Giroud for GW35, should I:
    A) Austin -> Murray and keep him for GW35 (che)
    B) Austin -> Vardy and keep him for GW35 (NEW)

    1. The Raging Bull
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B all the way!

      1. Red Star Toro
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        is Vardy nailed though?

        1. The Raging Bull
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          nailed on as you can get and in fine form.

  10. JÆKS ⭐
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Just did Naughton --> Schlupp to field 11 players, what are your opinions on the following 'problems' in my team:

    - Had to double up on wba (Myhill + Dawson)
    - What about the whole Clyne affaire?
    - Remy fit to play?

    Will probably take a hit somewhere, but which problem is the most important?

  11. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    if Remy isn't a DGW option would it be crazt to have both Ivan and Terry instead of Fabregas?

    1. Gargamel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No, it would be better value for money

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        but Chelsea don't keep many away cleanies

        1. Gargamel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          They keep some, and have good attacking threats, and Fabregas is terribly out of form imo

          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            also creates more of an issue for me in terms of getting my ideal attack

            (i.e being able to end up with)

            Ramsey, Silva, Hazard, Henderson (Cork)

            Kun, Giroud, Defoe

            by GW37

            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              actually forget an issue and try totally impossible

    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      All DGW players are a lottery. Just make sure you have 3.

    3. The Raging Bull
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      why is Remy not a DGW option? he is training and last week showed Drogba doesn't provide the movement that Remy can.

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        track record has kinda showed that Mourinho sees out the season in a very tidy manner with tight wins and cleansheets

        1. The Raging Bull
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          They need to score goals, with Arsenal breathing down their necks, they need wins and goals equal win. I expect Remy to start all games in the DGW starting with the Man U game this weekend.

          1. The Machine
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Arsnenal breathing down their necks? They need goals and wins? I dint think people realize how comfortable a position chelsea are in atm

            Besides, 1-0 wins get you the same number ofnpoints wbich is what sink said

            1. The Raging Bull
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              assume they lose to Utd this week and arsenal beat them, the gap is then 4 points. With Liverpool and Palace to play (jose record against Pardew not great). It is correct to say that Chelsea are not sitting comfortably. Might I add, Chelsea are not playing well atm.

          2. Viper
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Chelsea are comfortable at the top!

    4. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm nearly positive that's what I'm doing

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        it's tougher for me

        I don't think I'll do it

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          ah forgot you don't have a wildcard..yeah it's not easy to swap in expensive defenders without multiple FT unless you have a nice bankroll (which you're typically looking to spend elsewhere)

          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            my tv is 104

            to get an attack of

            Ramsey/Ozil, Silva, Hazard, Hendo (Cork)

            Kun, Giroud, Defoe

            by GW37 is impossible with Terry and Ivan

            1. sinik
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              why are you going back to Defoe?

              1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                DGW innit

                other than keeping Vardy who else is there?

                1. sinik
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  could go back to Charlie Austin

                  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 1 month ago

                    NEW, lei is possible over LEI, ars, che

                    Vardy's fixtures ain't too bad either tbf

                    bur, CHE, NEW, SOT, sun, QPR

                    1. sinik
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 1 month ago

                      I'm looking at something like this at the moment, but haven't really planned all that much yet

                      http://i.imgur.com/M6mroBo.jpg

              2. JK - Cønt ⭐
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                even leaving Defoe out of it, that midfield is still impossible

          2. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I do have a wc, I just have low tv

    5. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No, one of my two main WC drafts has Terry and Ivan. They are strong defensively and I think, as many others here are also saying, that Chelsea may continue a more conservative approach.

  12. Snapes on a Plane
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is having fabregas a must this week?
    If yes, how about replacing him with sanchez for a hit?

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He definitely isn't a must!

      I've brought him but wouldn't be worried if I hadn't..

    2. Yome
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not a must, I will get him next week on my WC.

  13. Viper
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Good to go this week? No hits.

    Krul

    Terry Bertrand Schlupp

    Hazard Eriksen Fabregas Silva (Boyd)

    Aguero (c) Kane Vardy

    Bertrand & Eriksen -> Moreno & Sterling next week..

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers 😉

  14. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Obviously this is about 400 minutes old, and not a dig at Pool because Coutinho has been way better in open play, but for the United fans..just imagine what Di Maria will contribute once (if) he starts to really gel with the squad and with LVG's system

    http://i.imgur.com/cSE6lrQ.jpg

    since this Coutinho has added 4 created chances and Di Maria's added 2 assists and 2 chances..

    1. The Machine
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Most of di marias goals and assists came when he was actually good. 5 months ago

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        and many were flukey

        1. The Machine
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Not sure what that has to do with anything when your point is about him geling with the team which is what he was doing earlier in the season

          The stats make it look like hes been getting goals and assists despite being crap when thays not even the case. He got most of them when he was good

          1. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            it has everything to do with it..you're saying he got them when he was good, I'm saying that more than a handful were very flukey/fortunate and not something to measure against

  15. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Any FMLS people lurking around?

    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      o/

      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure what to do with Ari, will probably sell if he isn't in the lineup

  16. Jonny Sutt
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I was gona hold out for Remy news but dont wana loose transfer funds on Giroud tonight so will be transfering earier than expected!

  17. FPLMarc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Any Spurs know how certain Vertonghen is to play? It single-handedly decides my sub(s).

  18. Aladdin Sané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    For this GW and DGW:

    A) Walters --> Cambiasso
    B) Giroud --> Vardy

    1. Aladdin Sané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Am leaning towards A)...thoughts?

  19. Jonny Sutt
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which 1 guys

    a) Myhill (palace, liverpool)
    b)Schmeicel (swansea, burnley, chelsea) -4

  20. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A

    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      ^^ reply fail 😳

  21. efcdave1982
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    For next week:
    a) Sterling & Lovren
    b) Henderson & Skrtel

    Both will be for a hit (Dawson & Mane out)

    1. Red Star Toro
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. efcdave1982
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Im thinking B too but worried about Sterling (chasing 25 or so points and ML leader will almost certainly have him)

  22. Ady87
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    * Indicates no game

    Courtois

    Jones Toby Bert

    Hazard Silva Sanchez* Coutinho*

    Aguero Kane Giroud*

    No playing subs.

    Would you do Coutinho & Giroud to Bolassie & Rooney and field 10? Or other ideas?

  23. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I think the United game will either be 0-0 or 1-0 United, I don't see Chelsea attacking much at all. They don't really even need to.

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I agree, I think it'll be tight

    2. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      This is why I am not going after Mata or Fabregas for my 1 week punt off of Sanchez. Since I already have Murray, I will spread it around a bit by likely going to Yaya, as lame he has been of late. 2 palace still an option, but feels all or none. Then again, if I get Yaya, I'd have 3 City players! If I get Fab, 3 Chelsea! If I get Mata, 1 Man Utd. Okay, I am done debating myself.

  24. Cooper123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What's the best source for price changes: fplstatistics?

  25. Charlie&TheLads
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Aguero a must??

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He'd be handy to have alright..

      1. Charlie&TheLads
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Rooney to Aguero so?

        1. The Gambler.
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Do it

        2. Viper
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I would. Does it affect dgwk plans?

          1. Charlie&TheLads
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            No, but it means taking a hit. I would need him to score at least one more than Rooney just to get back even. But I cant see the Chelsea game being very high scoring.

            1. Viper
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Aguero hasn't being firing at home lately but he's always capable of something special!

  26. McNulty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is this a sensible -8 pretty safe for the DGW?

    Mahrez > Henderson
    Eriksen > Sterling
    Fonte > Moreno
    Kane > Vardy

    Risky to sell Kane but we're effectively playing with 10 men so I fancy a gamble this late in the season. This is only way I can get Liverpool coverage without sacrificing Sanchez, Silva or Aguero. Reckon the -8 will pay itself off with that trio in the weeks after the DGW?

    It would give me this for GW34:

    Myhill (LIV)
    Ivan (ars lei), Moreno (wba hul), Morgan (bur CHE)
    Hazard (ars lei), Sterling (wba hul), Henderson (wba hul), Silva (AVL)
    Aguero (AVL), Remy (ars lei), Vardy (bur CHE)

    Foster, PVA, Lescott, Sanchez

    Reliant on Remy making the DGW.

    1. McNulty
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      -sensible

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think it looks good!

      1. The Gambler.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'll have same front 7 plus Sterling on WC

    3. The Gambler.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good

  27. Coaly
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Have there been any posts giving some stats to help with Murray vs. Vardy?

  28. kennethrhcp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    still have WC, looking @ 1 week punt.

    Yaya worth a shout?

    1. Yome
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      IF you have Aguero and Silva, no need.
      I am looking at Bolasie or Lennon

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        cheers, ya I've both.

        bringing in Murray for Austin & wouldn't want Bolasie aswell. will look @ Lennon, thanks again

  29. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Didn't think I'd be asking this, but who is best value, schlupp or Baines?

  30. roghippo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who we having as captain people??

    I'm going Silva