Captains

Captain Sensible – Salah favourite but Liverpool underwhelm ahead of Fulham

Liverpool are expected to be heavily backed in the Gameweek 12 captaincy discussion, but they have proved underwhelming in recent weeks.

A home match against the league’s worst defence seems like the ideal time to hand one of their key players the armband, but are there other strong candidates out there?

The task of this week’s Captain Sensible article is test the theory that Liverpool’s attackers will run riot in Gameweek 12, as well as compare them with other potential captain options.

Captain Poll

Not surprisingly, Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) is already the runaway leader of the captain poll for Gameweek 12. That home match against Fulham’s defence is simply too much to resist for 49% of our voters, at time of writing.

But in reality, 68% of you have thrown your weight behind Fulham’s visit to Anfield as currently in second place is Sadio Mané (£9.8m). The Senegalese international scored a brace in his last Premier League appearance at Anfield when Cardiff were dispatched by a 4-1 scoreline.

A long way off in third place is Eden Hazard (£11.3m) with just under 7% of the vote. He played in the Europa League on Thursday night and registered a refreshingly event-free 62 minutes. A home match against Everton will be particularly appealing although the Toffees simply cannot offer the same level of defensive vulnerability as Fulham.

Marko Arnautovic (£7.1m) is once again preferred as the best of the mid-price options after his 12-point haul against Burnley (4.37%). His trip to Huddersfield Town will hold no fear for his owners, who might be inspired by the fact that our Scoutcaster Luke handed him the armband in Gameweek 11 for a 24-point haul.

The West Ham man has nearly double the backing of Sergio Aguero (£11.4m) who has just a 2.4% share of the vote thus far. That’s despite him scoring seven goals in his last eight Premier League meetings with Gameweek 11 opponents Manchester United.

Interesting options between 1% and 2% mark include Harry Kane (£12.4m), Glenn Murray (£6.5m), Jamie Vardy (£9.0m), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£10.9m), Alexandre Lacazette (£9.7m) and Raheem Sterling (£11.1m).

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855 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Rash
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    This article isn't pretty reading for non salah/Mané owners such as myself!

  2. team77
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Who to buy from below options :
    A. Pereyra
    B. Lamela
    C. Ozil

  3. HamezMace
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    If Richarlison is also ruled out (along with Maddison)
    Would a -4 to do Maddison and Richarlison to Sterling and Camarasa be too crazy, knee jerky?

    1. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      In that case I'm playing Doherty and Hojbjerg,and reasses after break

      1. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I've got Yedlin first sub currently.
        Although I'm kinda relying on him to cover TAA.
        AWB against Chelsea I'm not happy about.

        1. CRO KLOPP
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          I would like to keep Richarlison if he's missing for one week only and want to upgrade Madison to Martial but I need funds and he has City, don't fancy anyone in madds price bracket long term

          1. HamezMace
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            I'd say Maddison actually has better fixtures than Richarlison does over the next few weeks.
            I can afford to transfer either of them to Martial this week, so will probably just do that.
            Not sure which one though!

            1. CRO KLOPP
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              That's why I will wait for IB to finish to get some info,it would be a real pain to sell for a hit wrong player in my case

      2. Shatner's Bassoon
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Same. Particularly as Richa's fixtures are v good after this week.

        Depends on the strength of your bench though I suppose.

        1. HamezMace
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Current bench is Yedlin (BOU) Danny Ward (BRI) and Wan Bissaka (TOT)

          But I have TAA - so worried about him already, everyone else should play.

          If we get no news on Richarlison, I'll probably just do Maddison to Martial for free.

          1. CRO KLOPP
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            That's a good move imo

          2. Shatner's Bassoon
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah can't argue with Madd to Mart as a FT this week. I've got the money to do that myself, but for a -4. Just not comfortable with that before City away.

            1. HamezMace
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              Yes I would prefer it if he had a nicer fixture, but as long as he starts he should still score more than Maddison this week.

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      It's a pain. I only have Mads but had planned to get Rich. I think I will delve into my wolves studded bench.

      1. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Away to Arsenal. Don't see much joy there I'm afraid, but if you have no FT then you might have to.

        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Exactly. No ft.

  4. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you play out of:

    A) Schurrle (liv)
    B) Obiang (hud)?

  5. Rodney
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    I'm sure you're all gagging to know; I've pulled the trigger on Mad to Diangana:

    Begovic
    Mendy Alonso Robertson
    Hazard Mane (c) Diangana Richarlison
    Aguero Arnautavic Ings

    Liking the look of the side this week, hoping to hit 80pts - 90pts

    1. Rodney
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      £4.5m itb too 🙂

      1. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        You plonker

    2. Saxe-Gotha
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Leaning towards the same move then Ward > Martial next week.

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Very tempted myself

  6. davies
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    How important is a fifth midfielder? (In a 343)

    Thinking of getting CHO and putting him behind AWB & Doherty on the bench...

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      With AWB and Doherty on the bench, the 5th midfielder isn't that important.

      1. Jebiga
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        this

      2. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        But would still be helpful if he played often.

        1. davies
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah I would upgrade him before Christmas period I suppose

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I've needed mine twice, he got me 0-points (injured) and 2-points 🙂

    3. LD
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Not very important if they’re likely to be benched 3rd every week. The only time I’ve used Hoj was when he came off the bench the gw heaps of players were injured/rested.

      Although, might come in handy during the busier periods. Would choose a 5th mid that’s a regular for his team

      1. davies
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Only have 4.2 ITB after my proposed transfers so would have to be CHO

        Would need to upgrade before Christmas period agreed

        1. LD
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Ah ok, yeah I’m sure cho will do the job up until Christmas

    4. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      as important as 2-3pts over 4-5 weeks

  7. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Maddison and Mitrovic to Mane and Kamara worth -4 hit ?

    1. fenixri
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      No

  8. tankle
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    TAA & Maddison to Balbuena & Shaqiri ?

    Current team:
    Ryan (Button)
    Mendy – Robbo – Doherty – TAA (Bennet)
    Salah – Hazard – Richarlison (Maddison – Billing)
    Aguero – Arnie – Jimenez
    2 ft. 0.1 itb.

    1. Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      no way !
      just trade maddison

      1. tankle
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, but can you explain why? And who would you trade maddison for?

        I fear TAA will be benched as he had a horrible night in Belgrade. Also like the look of West Ham - Wolves rotation in defence.

        1. Jebiga
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          I was watching the game in Belgrade. Lallana was the reason why Liverpool lost the game

  9. altan8797
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Was going to save my FT, then Maddy got injured so I brought richarlison in just this morning. Now he's injured as well.. So annoying

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Confirmed?

      1. altan8797
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        not yet

      2. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        No.

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Hakettin

    3. LD
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      The trouble with early transfers

  10. bronzadonis
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    GTG?

    Ed
    Rob, Trent, Marcos
    Ryan, Eden (v), Rich, Mo (c)
    Kun, Marko, Callum

    Hamer, Hoj, Duffy, AWB

    1ft 0itb

    Many thanks lads

  11. tambourineman
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Some interesting (possibly) xG graphs showing player-by-player xG vs actual goals:
    https://experimental361.com/2018/11/09/attack-breakdowns-premier-league-9-nov-2018/

  12. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Richarlison news?

    1. Swanremainsthesame
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Apparently didn't train Thursday.
      Nothing official from Everton, & not flagged on fpl.

      Make of that what you will.

  13. KUNingas
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one

    A) Ings (WAT)
    B) Richarlison (che)
    C) Martial (mci)
    D) Fraser (new)

    1. LD
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Rich might be injured, otherwise probably martial

    2. Rash
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      You call. A or B

    3. wildnothing
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      D

  14. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Assuming I don't sell Maddison (because Rich has a dodgy game and maybe injured)...
    A. Play Jimenez
    B. Play Doherty
    C. Trade Obiang to Diangana and play (-4, but a long term move).

    1. Rash
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A

  15. Rash
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this lot please

    Fab
    Robbo mendy Alonso
    Hazard sterling Fraser siggy
    Aguero Wilson Arnie

    Pat Doherty kiko kayal

    1ft 0.itb

    A. Sterling to mane
    B. Mendy siggy to 3.9(non playing) Mané -4
    C aguero siggy to Jimenez salah -4
    D mendy Sterling to dunk salah -4
    E. Siggy to shaq
    F. Something else
    G. Save

    Not too bothered about losing mendy but I will want aguero sterling for long term.

    1. LD
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Save

    2. ResultatFar
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I was in the same situation as you. Just did A. 2 min ago

  16. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    How many percent shaqiri will start...?

    1. tankle
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I would say close to 100. Has started most games versus lesser sides, and didn't travel to Belgrade.

      1. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        If I were the LIV coach, 100. Klopp, 50.

  17. davies
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Is this squad good enough?

    Patricio
    Alonso Mendy Robertson
    Hazard Mane Silva Martial
    Aguero Arnie Wilson

    4.0 Doherty AWB 4.2

    Would be 343 most weeks - sometimes 442. I know that 4.2 needs upgrading before Xmas...

    Thoughts?

  18. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    REPOST

    Is Maddison and Mitrovic to Mane and Kamara worth -4 hit ?

    1. jam
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I think so. Kamara over Success though?

    2. BIGREDDOG
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on team obviously but looks good having Mane

  19. Shatner's Bassoon
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    No Chelsea presser apparently. Not sure if there were any immediate issues though.

  20. GodIsGreat
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Hart
    Trippier Digne Laporte
    Lamela Haz Rich Barkley
    Kane Aguero Laca

    Pat Doherty Wan-Bissaka Hojbjerg

    No Liverpool coverage. 0.2 in bank

    Lamela&Laporte>Gomez/TAA&Shaqiri for -4

    Yay or nay?

  21. jam
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Thinking of going Brooks over Fraser to replace Madds. The extra cash will make a difference. Madness..?

  22. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    GTG?

    Ryan
    RAM Doherty (AWB)
    Salah(c) Haz Fraser Diangana (Billing)
    Kun Arnie (Kamara)

    3.5 ITB
    Thinking of doing Billing > Martial or Richa next GW

  23. ivanrene15
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Begovic
    Duffy - Alonso - Mendy
    Fraser - Hazard - Pereyra - Maddison-Pedro
    Vardy- Aguero

    Ederson-Mitrovic-Jonny-Wan bissaka

    OUT: Aguero - Maddison

    IN: Mane - Arnautovic OR Salah - Success ??

    Thanks in advance

    1. woodles
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Would have to be Mané Arnie. Really not keen on success and Arnie will smash this run of fixtures

  24. woodles
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    A lot of talk of Shaqiri playing this week. If that’s the case is one of Mané Firmino or Salah likely to be dropped? I’m looking to transfer in one of Mané and Salah

    1. BIGREDDOG
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      So was I but I just don't know which of Sterling, Mane or Salah will be benched... So just ignored it like the rest of my problems

  25. Mr_Barbs
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    2FTs, 0.3 itb. Maddison to Shaq worth it? Lack of Liverpool attack worries me, would obviously love mane or Salah.

    Ederson
    Alonso, Robertson, TAA
    Hazard(c), Sterling, Fraser, Maddison
    Aguero, Wilson, Arnautovic(vc)

    Stekeleberg, Doherty, Neves, AWB

  26. fenixri
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Gtg?

    Fabianski

    Alonso Valbuena Doherty

    Salah(C) Mane Hazard Fraser

    Arnie Aguero Wilson

    Bench: Hamer, Stephens, AWB, Bednarek

  27. Gamer18
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Should I make any changes?
    Rui
    Robertson Trippier Mendy
    Willian Maddison Richarlison Salah
    Aguero Lacazette Wilson

    Speroni WB Peltier Stephens
    2 FT
    0.2 ITB
    wildcard still available

  28. cuppatea78
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Next game week thinking of doing Salah and Maddison to Mane and Sterling.

    What do you think? Yes or no?

  29. BIGREDDOG
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    So no Liverpool attack this weekend and didn't know what to do.. Bottled Sterling to Mane and did Mitrovic to Murray instead, Golden rule: If you can't make a decision just have a few drinks and the answer will come to you