Captains

Vote in the Captain Poll for Gameweek 8 as Kane comes into the equation

Harry Kane (£12.5m) has swooped into the Fantasy Premier League captain conversation in a big way after his brace at Huddersfield in Gameweek 7.

You can now vote in our latest Captain Poll below or in the sidebar.

With Cardiff coming up next for Tottenham’s star man, interest in handing him the armband is expected to be very high.

Crucially, it’s another Gameweek where some of the usual suspects cancel each other out with Liverpool hosting Manchester City.

That means options such as Sergio Aguero (£11.4m) and Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) will be much harder for Fantasy managers to consider.

Even Raheem Sterling (£11.0m), who many have considered signing after consistent and reliable form, is unlikely to be popular this week considering the nature of his Gameweek 8 fixture.

Eden Hazard (£11.1m) is expected to be the biggest challenger for Kane as he faces a trip to Southampton. The Belgian scored his sixth goal of the season against Liverpool but has only found the net once away from home in 2018/19.

Differential options this week could be Romelu Lukaku (£11.0m), who will be playing against Newcastle, while some might even consider putting the armband on Kieran Trippier (£6.2m).

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1,116 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Majestic Chanka
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Everything fallen into place for a Kane Cap fail trolling

    1. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Yep. But a risk I'm willing to take.

    2. Four Hit Wonder
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      He'll claim two goals at least

      1. Roy Rovers
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        “Claim”

  2. DenDanskeDuo
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    I need to bench 2 and I'm struggling. Any suggestions?

    A) W.Bis (WOL (H))
    B) Holebas (BOU (H))
    C) Robertson (MCI (H))
    D) Moura (CAR (H))
    E) Fraser (WAT (A))
    F) King (WAT (A))
    G) Mitro (ARS (H))

    1. Kroneek
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      F & G

    2. Patrick Bateman
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Hard, indeed... I would bench one of the Bournemouth duo & Robbo.

    3. MTPockets
        5 years, 7 months ago

        a/c

      • J T
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        C F

      • Roy Rovers
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        C & E

    4. Reckoner.
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Salah has scored in every home game this season..........just sayin

      1. Chris_H
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I am strongly considering him as captain this week, he looked good against Chelsea bar the finishing (I know)

      2. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        He will be good this week

    5. J T
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Hazard(C) next week for sure.

      Fabianski
      Bennet Trippier Alonso
      Rich Pereyra Hazard(C) Fraser Sterling
      Kun Firmino

      Wan B Robbo- 0.6itb - would you guys change anything going into next week?

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        If you dont have kane, yes

        1. Limbo
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Have both. Tempted with Hazard. CL games going to be swing.

          1. drughi
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            no reason to get kane then

            1. J T
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Ok thx

          2. Limbo
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            (I'm kidding myself – I know it'll be Kane).

        2. J T
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I don’t want him till I Wildcard in 4-5weeks maybe

        3. J T
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          His game Vs Cardiff looks very good I agree but he does not fit very easily into my team and I have a game plan to stick too so I’ll be hiding behind the sofa next week.

          His fitness and form doesn’t scream essential

    6. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Vardy or Firmino for the next 4 GWs?

      1. Dyslexia Untied FC
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Vardy

      2. Kiwi Don
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Vardy

      3. samaael
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        vardy

      4. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Only us leaning towards Bobby

      5. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Look at LIV’s GW9/10 fixtures. :). Firmino for me.

      6. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Vardy

    7. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      RMWCT (bottomed at the previous article) ?

      Ryan | Button

      Alonso | Robertson | Trippier | Doherty | AWB

      Hazard | Mane | Richarlison | Maddison | Ward

      Kane | Mitrovic | Arnautovic

      The idea is banking 2FTs for GW9 and then ship Kane and Mane to Vardy and Salah. Might be a bit sideways, but I still feel Salah will deliver. Away to Huddersfield I will have Mane, and Hazard vs United could be a decent captiancy option too. No City is a worry.

      Trippier seems like a heavy hitter def too many. I might just go with Yedlin in that spot, and disperse the rest of money.

      Richarlison or Maddison could be Knochaert, but it's just difficult to choose between the two.

      1. Sotamendi84
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        On wc as well and thinking along the same lines. No city is indeed worry but could work

        1. Nanoelektronicar
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I could go with Murray, Mitro, Arnie and Hazard, Sterling, Salah from GW10/11

          1. jtreble
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            You need Salah in GW9, no?

            1. Nanoelektronicar
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Salah from 9, this setup from 10/11 maybe.

              1. Nanoelektronicar
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                Sorry, no. 2FTs fro GW10 and Salah in.

                1. jtreble
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 7 months ago

                  I don’t like taking hits but I’d bring in Salah in GW9 for -4 if it were me.

                  1. Nanoelektronicar
                    • 9 Years
                    5 years, 7 months ago

                    Salah hasn't scored in an away game... that's what worries me. I could just captain Mane for that game and hope for the best.

    8. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Sterling's on the Captain Poll! 😆

      Justice.

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        New (old) wording again allows for differentials to be an option

    9. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I see the mods have changed the wording of the captain poll back to its former glory. I would say Kane is the best option irrespective of whether he graces my FPL with his presence or not

      1. Sharkytect
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I noticed this. Kane wouldn't be top if it was "who will you be captaining"

    10. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Any suggestions?

      2FT
      0.8 ITB

      Hennessey, Hamer
      Trippier, Alonso, Monreal, AWB, Bennett
      Hazard, Salah, Rich, Fraser, Billing
      Zaha, Mitro, Kun

      1. Ëð
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Maybe just Kun -> Kane?

        1. Tshelby
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Didn't think Kane looked good last game Kun still more convincing for me

    11. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Thoughts on doing

      Aguero & Mitrovic to Vardy & Lacazette.

      1. Ëð
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Crazy.

        1. Zilla
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Well I suppose that what happens when you have 2 FTs.

      2. J T
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Other way round I’d say great moves :/

        1. Zilla
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Bit harsh yet I see why 😀

        2. Limbo
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Ha. Yep.

    12. Ëð
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Patricio, Fabianski
      Alonso, Robertson, Walker, AWB, Peltier
      Hazard, Salah, Maddison, Fraser, Stephens
      Aguero, Mitrovic, Ings

      1FT, 0.3m ITB. Bit undecided what to do, I still have the WC. Any suggestions?

      Is Salah & Aguero -> Sterling & Kane a bit knee jerky for -4?

      1. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Knee jerky imo but if you still have your WC you could do it

        1. Ëð
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Still have it, but Kane looks like a one week punt for me. Not sure if it's worth it for a hit.

          1. Tshelby
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            I wouldn't do it

          2. kawaiii
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            It’s all down to who you want longer term
            Kane, Salah, Hazard
            Aguero, Salah, Hazard
            Aguero, Kane, Hazard ?

            1. kawaiii
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Fixtures favourite option 2

    13. Kizza_10
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Yes or no to these subs ?

      Out: Richarlison & D.Silva

      In: Sterling & Westwood (I’d play Wilson ahead of Westwood)

      1. Ëð
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        No for me.

      2. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        No too soon to get rid of Rich imo

    14. MJFainty
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Morning all,

      thoughts on this triple transfer (-4)

      Mendy / Salah / Ings -----> Trippier / Richarlison / Kane

      Current team is

      Kepa / Stek
      Robertson / Alonso / Mendy / AWB / Tomkins
      Salah / Mane / Hazard / Frazer / Cairney
      Ings / Mitrovic / Wilson

      Cheers in advance

      1. Ëð
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        It's a gamble, but could pay off. 50:50 for me.

    15. Roy Rovers
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Trying to break into the top 5K......Y or N?

      VVD > Duffy

      Ings > Arnie

      Pat / Hamer
      Alonso / Shaw / VVD / AWB / Doherty
      Salah / Hazard / Richarlison / Maddison / Fraser
      Kun / Mitro / Ings.

    16. ForEvra Young
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Best mid for 7.4?

      Already have Maddison and Richarlison

      1. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Fraser?

      2. kawaiii
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Knockhart

    17. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Any Spurs players other than Kane worth captaining? Considering getting Trippier in for Laporte and giving him the armband

      1. kawaiii
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Spurs are not looking special.
        Have Barcelona twice.
        Fixtures are so so

    18. ElliotJHP
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      You mean to tell me people are ditching second top goalscorer, third most assists Kun Aguero?

      1. samaael
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        want that Kane C against Cardif

        1. J T
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Hazard V Soton looks just as tasty imo

      2. J T
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Short sighted, Playing for one game.
        FOMO has well and truely kicked in

      3. kawaiii
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Crazy isn’t it ?
        And when Salah bangs in the point vs Huddersfield
        and Cardiff ? Oops.

      4. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Short term thinking. I could do Aguero to Kane for free but I honestly believe its not worth the transfer. Id rather have Kun long term and I need some transfers to get Liverpool assets back in after this game week, so rolling a transfer seems valuable.

        1. J T
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah exactly, I could have done the same but went Mane to Sterling as I prefer him much longer term

      5. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Looks foolhardy to say the least. It’s a testament to Kane that he has the ability to drum up this kind of hysteria. But I’d put him behind Salah, Haz, Kun for the time being.

        1. kawaiii
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I agree.
          1.Salah, Kun, Hazard vs
          2.Kane, Salah, Hazard vs
          3. Kane, Kun, Hazard

          Option 1 for me. Also the top three teams this season.

      6. Bucket Man
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        After this week the fixtures turn heavilly in Aguero's favour too. Although Sterling may be the go to City man, with Kun getting taken off early a few times.

    19. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Realistically when do you think Mendy will be back? This weekend? Burnley? After the 2nd IB?

      1. ElliotJHP
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Fallen out with Pep hasn't he? Fear he may be dismissed to allow Sane

      2. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Certainly not this weekend. It’s going to take him a while to get fit and he isn’t even doing full on training yet.

      3. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        This weekend. Pep just keeping the lid on things to confuse Klopp.

        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          That’s what I’m hoping for

          1. Brosstan
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Yea its more hope than realistically :p Realistically Id say Burnley. But thats reason enough to hold him.

      4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Hopefully Burnley, if he’s not back by then there may be decisions to be taken

        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Yep. The price drops don’t bother me as you probably won’t be any better off bringing him back, but it’s a lot of funds to have on the bench

          1. Brosstan
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Its really not that much to have on the bench. People frequently have a ~6m midfielder or striker on the bench. It just feels like a lot because hes a premium defender.

            1. jomikijiq
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              I had him on the bench these past two weeks. Allowed me to play AWB for 9 points last week and Jonny for 12 this week. Wouldn't get these points otherwise.

    20. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Salah to Hazard for a week then WC GW9 a good plan?
      1FT, 1.5ITB
      Patricio, Hamer
      Alonso, Trippier, Pereira, Dunk, AWB
      Salah, Mane, Walcott, Fraser, Romeu
      Aguero, Zaha, King

      1. J T
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah

      2. samaael
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        um.. why not mane to Hazard?

        1. Bucket Man
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Could do but Salah going down in value and had Mane since the beginning. If I then don't wildcard I have more funds.

      3. Jeremy Corbyn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Man, you've got to wildcard now!

        1. Bucket Man
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Seems pointless whe Liverpool have such great games from next week, so do City.

        2. J T
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Calm down Corbyn always scare moungaring - wait till next week much nicer fixture swing to chose from

          1. Bucket Man
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Thanks. Would be typical of Salah to fire and Hazard to blank this week now.

    21. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      OK_Who voted for Murray on the Captain poll?

      Show yourself.

      1. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Gudmundsson is flying

    22. philm33
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Losing patience with Salah & Auba. Considering Salah to Hazard and then Auba to either Kane or Vardy. Any suggestions?

      1. J T
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Salah &Auba > Hazed Kane looks great this week

      2. samaael
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        auba needs to go. Salah doesn't

        1. philm33
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Still keep thinking Salah will explode due to his stats. Rest of the team is:

          Patricio (Fab)
          AWB, Robbo, Boly (Mendy, Rico)
          Salah, Milner, Bilva, Fraser (Billings)
          Aguero, Auba, Zaha

          Auba -> Vardy looking like the one this week then? 1FT to my name

    23. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Six game weeks in and not a captain fail in site yet.Step up Harry Kane.

      1. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        In site.

        Very punny.

      2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        7*

    24. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Bench two of these muddy funsters:

      1) Robbo (MCI)
      2) Laporte (liv)
      3) Doherty (cry)
      4) AWB (WOL)

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Robbo and Laporte, madly enough.

    25. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Im genuinely considering Vardy for the captaincy. Havent picked a wrong captain yet and I really dont rate Everton's defence.

      1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Can't be worse than my Richarlison captain this GW 🙁

      2. Pinturicchio10
          5 years, 7 months ago

          So am I, it's very tempting. Still very surprised they kept a clean sheet vs Fulham, though. Not that they are all that good but they seem to come forward a lot.

          1. Brosstan
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Fulham were away and their midfield is pretty poor. In these mid to bottom table games, the home advantage really comes into play.

        • kawaiii
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Hazard at Soton

          1. Brosstan
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            I dont like capping players who have had a game on thursday. Even if he doesnt feature, a lot of the first team will.

      3. Pinturicchio10
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Morning, two questions about my team this week if anyone is about..

          1ft 0.0 itb
          Hart
          Wan-Alonso-Smalling
          Fraser-D.Silva-Maddison-Hazard
          Aubameyang-Vardy-Agüero

          Lössl-Bennett-Billing-Connolly

          A. Aubameyang -> Arnautovic
          B. Aubameyang&Silva -> Arnautovic&Sterling (-4)
          C. Hold and play both next gwk for free.
          D. Other......

          Captain
          A. Hazard (SOU A)
          B. Vardy (EVE H)
          C. Arnautovic (BRI A)
          D. Agüero (LIV H)

          Thanks in advance guys.

          1. Bucket Man
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Hold for me. Captain Hazard is the safer option.

          2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Would be tempted by the double AA which is probably top of your thinking. Captain A is bang for me.

            I'd consider the bench for Fraser against a tough Watford at home.
            Losing Aub. against that Fulham defence is pretty risky, although I'm in the frame for Arnold too.

            So CA I think.

        • FPL ZB
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          As a Chelsea fan my worry is that away from home, Hazard likes to drop deeper to seek out the ball, which isn't ideal from a captaincy point of view

          1. chilli con kone
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            He's harder to mark then when running from deep

          2. kawaiii
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            But Sarri has told him to stop doing that

        • Tsparkes10
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Zaha and Fraser brace tonight 🙂

          1. Bucket Man
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Josh King to pinch one too 😉

        • French Gooner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Those with 1FT - Are you waiting post CL games or pulling the trigger early?

          1. chilli con kone
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            I have 2fts and I'm still waiting until after CL

          2. Bucket Man
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Waiting unless Salah looks like dropping again.

          3. Pinturicchio10
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Better to wait

            • Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Waiting, too many players involved to go early for 0.1

          4. chilli con kone
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Regardless of price, who would you rather have going forward?

            A. Sane
            B. B.Silva

            It's for a draft league

            1. Bucket Man
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Probably A. Although he could play less minutes the more explosive.

            2. FeedTheGoatAndHeWillScore
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Sane 100%

          5. joeydelucchi
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            what are people thinking on the big 4 prem def's at the back still? rob-alonso-trip-mendy(when fit again)

            im torn between this back 4 (and awb) with :

            salah-haz-rich (hughes, lennon)
            arnie-vardy-mitro

            or downgrading defence somewhat to fund:

            salah- haz -sane/sterling (hughes , 4.5)
            arnie- vardy- mitro

            do we believe the likes of doherty and holebas are good enough and prem defenders are done or should i stick with Richarlison and keep the strong back 4, what would you do in this position?