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Captain Sensible – Salah and Kane battle for the Gameweek 19 armband

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The Boxing Day-orientated Gameweek 19 looks to be taking Fantasy managers back in time, with the captain battle appearing to be between two of last season’s usual suspects.

We’ve gone over those doing well in the poll before doing a comparison between the individuals themselves, their teams and their opponents in order to find the best candidate.

Captain Poll

The Gameweek 19 captain poll indicates that this week the most popular skipper will be either Harry Kane (£12.5m) or Mohamed Salah (£13.2m), much like it was for so much of last season.

The Tottenham Hotspur forward led the poll with a tally of 38% just over 24-hours ago but that has since been cut back. He now claims just 30.9% of the vote, sneaking out Salah who sits on 28.7%.

Way off in third place is Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (5.0%) while Kane’s Spurs colleague Son Heung-min (£8.5m) has just 3.4% backing.

Eden Hazard (3.4%), Marcus Rashford (2.9%) and Anthony Martial (2.6%) are the other contenders in this bracket of support.

Not a single Manchester City player has more than 3% backing in the poll, with Raheem Sterling (£11.5m) languishing far down the list on 2.4%.

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  1. GREEN IS GOOD
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Bennett Doherty Jiminez start. No real surprises anywhere.

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  2. Santi sensei
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Martial doesn't show up with the squad at lowry hotel because he lives near that place and club allowed him to come later.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      why would they? first home game under new manager and he wouldn't want to give special treatment to one player

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

        Not as if yesterday was a special day or anything.

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      2. Santi sensei
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Don't know really. We'll have to wait and see on this one.

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

        He often joins later because of that, nothing more to it.

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    2. Santi sensei
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      That was a Comment from a person on facebook page tho.

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    3. TerryVenables
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      He’s out. Stop dreaming

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

    Firmino and Sterling to Kane and Son/Martial/Lingard(-4)?

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    1. COLLIN QUANER
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Would get rid of Firmino but not Sterling

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  4. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    quick vote. who to bench
    A - Jiminez
    B - Sane
    C - Rich
    D - Sterling
    E - Anderon

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    1. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Anderson!

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    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      C

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

      E

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

      none

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  5. adstomko
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Ings (C) as differential?

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    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Nah

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  6. Balls of Steel
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Chances of wolves clean sheet away to Fulham guys?

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

      50%

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  7. A.T
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    A post on Reddit

    10:23 PM
    Small update on Martial not being with the squad.
    I am a United supporter and follow pre match stuff meticulously.

    Martial was carrying a knock during last international break and was said by the club doctors that he needs to managed carefully during December and it's hard for him to play 2-3 games at a stretch.

    Arsenal - 68 min (pulled thigh)

    Fulham - didn't play

    Liverpool - short cameo

    Cardiff - 85 min

    Also regarding people staying with the squad in Lowry hotel, don't believe some twitter replies which put out the template "this is usually the case, he stays nearby". It's rare and very rare for United players not staying in the team hotel to make the matchday squad. For away games 100% no one travels separately and for home games it's 99% and in the 1% case they might be in bench/stadium.

    For Fulham home match he wasn't in the team hotel, despite Mourinho saying after the Arsenal match that Martial thinks it's "pre-injury" and he is fine. As expected he didn't start.

    So my overall opinion is he won't start today and he has been advised by the club staff to be managed carefully. Since he hasn't been spotted yesterday, it's highly unlikely that he starts and a 1% chance that he is in bench since it's a home game.

    Edit : This is my observation based on logical reasoning & with the experience of following the club ardently. This is not any ITK news. If he starts today, then well & good for everyone.

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    1. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers fella

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    2. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Now you tell me 🙂

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  8. tabby98
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Captain Kane Rashford or Auba?

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  9. Jones Kusi
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Which 3 to bench?
    Ings, Jimenez, Camarasa, AWB, kolasinac

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  10. Mike82
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Kane or Salah for Captain?

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    1. COLLIN QUANER
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Kalah

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

        Sane

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    2. Celt Abroad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Salah.

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    3. drughi
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      salane

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    4. shearer9
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Sane

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    5. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      AWB

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      1. The Head-Ake
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        *Kane

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  11. WE GO FOR IT
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling + Billing to ?

    A. Son + Martial. Have no City player then.
    B. Sane + 6.5

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    1. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A

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      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers! Did it at the last minute!
        First time this season with no City/Liverpool attacker. Feels weird.

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  12. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Shameless repost. It’s urgent

    Ok, I’m not hearing actual arguments.

    A) Salah - great form, 2 extra days of rest but plays arsenal next, can’t be rested for that game
    B) Kane - form improving, weaker opposition in theory, plays wolves next but may be tired or rested.

    Who gets more minutes? That’s the only factor in play for me for captaincy

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    1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I dont have Salah .... but he'd be my captain

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    2. MTPockets
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Nobody here knows

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      • yakirh
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I would 100% go with Salah if I owned him

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        1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          That’s the way I’m going for now. 3 more minutes to mess it up 🙂

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      • Celt Abroad
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Salah, due to the extra rest.

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        1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Yep. That’s the argument that swayed me in David’s article. Hadn’t thought about that

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      • LǝgleSs e|even
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Salah trashed Bou.. 21pts. My cap is on Kane

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      • IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        How is that the only factor? Compare Newcastle and Bournemouth defence. Howe will attack Spurs leaving space at the back, Benetiz will have Newcastle drilled to sit deep at Anfield. Look at their defensive record this season against the big 6

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        1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          You’re right brother. Too man things to think about. They’re both explosive and newcastle have been conceding more away lately. FWIW i went its Kane in the end. Just a gut feel. I’ve had in on him since beginning of previous GW

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          1. IRBOX ⚽
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Good decision

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    3. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      RP
      2 FTs burning a whole in my pocket

      I'd like to get Son in but who to move on from this lot?

      A Sane
      B Sterling
      C Richarlison
      D Anderson
      E Martial

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      1. Ady87
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I’m thinking Sane for team too

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        1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          what did you do in the end

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      2. ILOVEBAPS
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        B or D if you've lost faith

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        1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          hadn't lost faith in any of them ... thats why it was so hard.

          I did Sane out for Son in the end....

          I know i will be getting him back but it was the easiest way.

          Anderson and Kane will probably go pending cheap strikers performance today

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    4. Ady87
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Sane & Balbuena > Son & Digne?

      Leaves

      Lloris
      Luiz Kola Digne
      Sterling Martial Son Anderson
      Auba Kane Wilson

      Please be quick

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      1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        identical mids .... thats the sign .... do it !

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

      Any further news on Martial?

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      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Just go with Pog mate safest. I did so..

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

        He’s out.

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    6. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Start Fraser or AWB ?

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      1. mad_beer ✅
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        AWB

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

        AWB

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      3. micsway
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        AWB

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    7. Jonny HOW SON?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Am I crazy bringing in a Burnley defender?
      Will start him next gameweek.

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    8. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A) Sane to Son (free)

      B) Hold

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      1. Ady87
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Same predicament, I’m tempted

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        1. Saka Punch
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          If he starts he could easily match Son, but thinking he may be rested

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        2. Saka Punch
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          I didn't go for it - utted

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          1. Saka Punch
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Gutted

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      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Do it last week.

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    9. WD27
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Any rich C?

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    10. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Play TAA or Luiz?

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

        TAA

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    11. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Ok what's this hush about Richarlison being rested now?

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    12. Oggle22
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Anderson or Ings can't fit both in

      Anderson Haz Lingz Salah Son
      Rashford Kane

      Ings

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      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Anderson

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    13. shearer9
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Just done Alonso -> Shaw and I'm bricking it.

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    14. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Panic .....

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    15. DR0GBA
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Need to bench one help!!

      A) AWB
      B) Anderson
      C) Ings
      D) Kolasinac
      E) David Luiz

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      1. Crunchie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Kola

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    16. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      If it helps anyone bench dilemma.

      Betfair have shorter odds on Everton and wolves Cs than they do on jiminez to score.

      I've gone 442

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    17. VHS LaCazette Tape
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Is Cedric back from injury yet? Cant find any insiderinfo if he'll play against WHU.

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    18. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Sane > Son?

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    19. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      RP. Correct bench order?

      Kamara (WOL) - Camarasa (cry) - Wilson (tot)

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    20. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Wow this is fast this morning.

      A. Play Guaita or Fabs?

      B.Drop one of AWB/Kola

      C. Drop Anderson or Jimenez?

      Cheers

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