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Up next this busy Friday evening, we dive into the Opta data with our usual pre-Gameweek members’ article assessing the main captaincy candidates for the upcoming round of fixtures.

To get underway, we check in with the Captain Poll contenders, then examine the Opta numbers and Rate My Team rankings before highlighting a differential or two to help advise on your armband dilemma.

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  1. Killitzer
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Llorente and Sanchez --> Kane and Walcott for a hit?

    Have Lukaku and Kun as other strikers.

    1. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      yes

    2. George James
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I went with Kun➡️Kane mate. Think it's the way to go

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Not Walcott

      1. Killitzer
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        I have Alli, king, Zaha and sterling. Only other choice is Son I think.

  2. George James
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Capoue ➡️ Zaha for -4 or play Brunt?

    Yes or no?

    1. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I'd get Zaha in. You'll want him for next anyway I expect.

    2. Pariße
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Do it, but be careful with the money. I did that and realized I used up my money for Ibra for GW34 🙂

      1. George James
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Yeah have just enough to do Lukaku ➡️ Ibra next week at the moment. Will have to take another hit next week to get him in

        1. Pariße
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          Well if the enabler has a DGW as well (mine will be Townsedn) it's not such a big deal, but it means an 8 point hit over the course of 2 weeks. I did it and I don't really regret it.

          1. George James
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 13 days ago

            Good shout bud thanks

    3. George James
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Yeah true, cheers

  3. Essrick
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    A)Tadic > Zaha for free

    OR

    B) Tadic & Gray > Zaha & Benteke -4

    1. Mr. Funny Name
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      B

    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      B

    3. Killitzer
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      A.

    4. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      B

  4. Aladdin Sané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Will Chambers play the DGWs?

  5. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    How many Players does everyone have for the 12:30 kick of tomorrow?

    4 here

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      3

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      3 including (c).

    3. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      3 - King on the bench

    4. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      2 with C

    5. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      3 +(c)

    6. Webbinho
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      4 for me too. 0-0 be a disaster - might have £10 on it 😉

  6. Fred the Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    A) Lukaku
    B) Aguero

    Reasoning would be appreciated. Thanks!

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      This week or for the rest of the season?

      1. Fred the Red
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        This week. Will probably wildcard before one of the dgws anyway...

        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          Lukaku

    2. George James
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Lukaku. Home king

    3. Pariße
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      A) Burnely are very poor away and he's chasing the golden boot award

    4. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Lukaku - look at the home record.

    5. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Lukaku imo

    6. Fred the Red
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Cheers gents!!

  7. durag
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Is this worth a -8?

    Aguero, Vardy, Pedro > Kane, Benteke, Coutihno

    I want Kane and Coutinho but cant afford the change without moving Aguero.

    I think Aguero will get something against the Saints but possibly just a single point return.

    1. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Just kane and benteke? Pedro to Coutinho not worth a hit imo

      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Maybe even just Kane

      2. durag
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Hadnt really thought of just the strikers. Cheers

  8. Sweetboi
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Should I get in Ward for a -4 or play Maguire?

    1. Dazzler365
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Always hard to justify -4 for a defender but he will play twice next week I suppose

  9. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    What are people going to do with Valencia? Could well just play City or have a cameo in next weeks DGW?

    1. Pariße
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I'm keeping

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Sell, United are awful and he will be rotated. Sounds lovely..

  10. Kun Tozser
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Play Valencia

    Bench JPW Yoshi Fuchs

    Look right?

  11. drughi
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Is firmino injured ?

    1. FPL_Hazards
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Fatugued. Bench likely

  12. Montezuma
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Front line of Kaku, Kane & Carroll

    Should I -4 to replace Carroll with Tekkers?

    1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Admittedly, the Hammers will be much weaker because of Antonio being out, but I wouldn't be sufficiently sure of tekkers getting the 4 more you need to make it worthwhile.

    2. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      No

    3. Dazzler365
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I have that exact front line and I'm holding

    • 12 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Testing.

    Fighting bird.

    Test Completed.

    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Domestic violence?

        • 12 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        posts marked for review

  13. Fred the Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Sorry for reposting...end of page curse...

    A) Alli
    B) Eriksen

    Why?

    1. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      (A)lli

      Scores more goals. Better form.

  14. Baked baines
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Sanchez to Zaha -4

    Sanchez due to drop tonight and Zaha to rise prior to his DGW. Will then upgrade Crouch to Ibra next GW. Will buy Sanchez back in GW36 via WC

    Yes or No?!?

    1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Could you still afford zaha and Ibra after the former's price rise? If so, I'd hold.

    2. Baked baines
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I can yes

  15. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Play Brunt (LIV) or Robertson (stk)?

    1. Rococo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      same problem - chancing Brunt.

  16. joinho
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Any reason not to do Vardy (out) - Kane (in) tonight?

    1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      If its a FT, hell no. Do it.

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      None whatsoever

  17. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Are people bringing in Zlatan next week or are you worried he will be rested. 4 games in 10 days.

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Not going anywhere near him

      1. Optimus.
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Then you will Zlatan your pants

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          Ha!

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Who else will they play?!

    3. Webbinho
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Undecided. Burnley and City away are tough. But then again 1 goal in each + bonus you are looking at a big score.

    4. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      I'm not bringing in Utd players. Will bring in a Boro defender and possibly Benteke.

  18. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Which formation is better for GW33 ?

    3-5-2

    Pickford | Valdes
    Alonso Alderweireld Valencia | Evans Amat
    Hazard Alli Zaha King Sanchez
    Kane Anichebe | Carroll

    3-4-3

    Pickford | Valdes
    Alonso Alderweireld Valencia | Evans Amat
    Hazard Alli Zaha Sanchez | King
    Kane Anichebe Carroll

    1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Tough. I'd say A.

    2. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      So the question is play Carroll or King. I like to complicate things too... Play Carroll

  19. SuperJan
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Hey guys:) would u play mcauley(LIV) or Naughton(wat)

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      McAuley

      Liverpool can't defend set pieces

      1. SuperJan
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Ok Thanks syd:)

  20. Concrete
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Aguero to Kane & Davies to Gibson -4
    Origi to,Benteke

    Get or leave Kane?

    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Baines Davies Evans Amat
    Sanchez Sterling Alli Son Allen
    Aguero Lukaku Origi

    1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Leave Kane for this week.

  21. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    It's the Buzzcocks guy, ain't it? *addled brain finally kicks in*

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Harmony In My Head ehhhh?

    2. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Reposting from earlier in the week, as it's the best thing I've posted in months:

      Both Lukaku and Kane offer great captain (and triple captain) options this week, and both have around 51% goal involvement for their teams. To separate them, I've been looking at how vulnerable their opponents are to conceding against 'big' teams and strikers. To do this, I've gone down the results section on the BBC for BUR and BOU away from home this season, and jotted down the positions of the scorers against them. I could have missed a game or two, but I think that both sides have conceded in 13 away games this season, totaling 30 and 33 goals respectively.

      Positions of scoring players are (subject to my own subjective judgement and knowledge):

      Scoring against Burnley :
      Center Backs: 2
      Full Backs: 3
      Midfielders; 6
      Wingers; 7
      Strikers 10
      OG; 1
      Pen; 1

      Scoring against Bournemouth:
      Center Backs: 4
      Full Backs: 1
      Midfielders; 4
      Wingers; 9
      Strikers 13
      OG; 2
      Pen; 0

      Results against the top 7:

      Burnley: 3-0, 0-0, 2-1, 2-1, 2-1, 2-1 = 11 total
      Bournemouth; 4-0, 3-1, 3-0, 6-3, 1-1, 2-2 = 19 total

      Based on this, it seems to me that Burnley are more vulnerable to conceding to players coming from deep (mids and full-backs), with Bournemouth more vulnerable to conventional attacking players and set plays. Added to that, Burnley seem to be surprisingly resilient against the big teams away from home.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        😯 Blimey!!! 😀

      2. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        TC Kane confirmed. Nice work.

    3. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      noel fielding yes

  22. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    A) Get Siggy out for Son and have one FT next week.
    B) Give him a chance against Watford and have 2 ft for Zaha and Kane/Ibra next?

  23. HashAttack
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    3 home defenders .. Valencia (che), Gibson (ars) and Yoshi (man c) ... I'm on Gibson at present - stick or Valencia?

  24. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Any word on whether Kane will start tomorrow?

    Can't decide between him and Lukaku as captain

    1. Pariße
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      He will start imo. Has been back to full training for more than a week now.

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      He should start but probably won't play the full 90 minutes

  25. Pariße
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Antonio out for the rest of the season, which frees up an open space on the wing for Ayew. Surely Carroll starts tomorrow?

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Are you sure Carroll is fit?

      1. Pariße
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Didn't see any updates on him, wasn't he on the bench last week anyway?

    2. Dazzler365
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      He will share minutes seemingly

  26. Dazzler365
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    How do I get a grav?

    1. HashAttack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      just google gravatar

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      Head on over to http://www.gravatar.com and register for an account (make sure you register with the same email as the one you are registered with here). Choose an image, and this will be associated with all of your comments on site. Your gravatar image should appear next to your comments within roughly 24 hours.

  27. LeicesterA
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    What do you think please folks?

    A) Keep Sanchez & Origi
    B) Get Zaha & Lukaku (-4)

    Thanks so much.

    1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      A. Good fixtures for both. It is tough though.

      1. LeicesterA
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Yeah. Lukaku haul could destroy me and that's my concern.

        Plus, is it really a -2 with Zaha playing twice next week?

  28. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Amat to Holgate worth a hit

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      😯

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 13 days ago

        Would you play King in 3-5-2 or Carroll in 3-4-3 TM?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          Think Mark is playing Carroll over King.
          Rather play King tbh.

        2. Deulofail
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 13 days ago

          What's the obsession with formation? You could always play both and bench Anichebe.

    2. Pariße
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 13 days ago

      No, you can't expect much more than 6 pts from him.

  29. V-2 Schneiderlin
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 13 days ago

    Plan to get Benteke and Zaha in before the DGW but which to do this week?:
    A. Siggy out for Zaha
    B. Llorente out for Benteke

    ? It will cost me -4 (which is why I don't want to do both)