Captains

Captain Sensible – Liverpool and Manchester clubs central to armband debate

Fantasy Premier League managers are faced with another tricky call for the captaincy in Gameweek 29.

Ahead of yet another round of fixtures, it looks as if assets from Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool will be the key options.

As ever, we are here to help find the best candidates for the armband with some in-depth statistical analysis.

Captain Poll

Paul Pogba (£8.9m) looks set to win this week’s captain poll but not by a huge margin. At the time of writing, he has a 23% share of the vote ahead of Southampton’s visit to Old Trafford. The French midfielder has blanked in just one home game since Ole Gunnar Solskjae rook over.

Close behind him are Manchester City pair Sergio Aguero (£11.7m) and Raheem Sterling (£11.4m) who are neck-and-neck for second place on 17% each. Pep Guardiola’s men are travelling to Bournemouth in Gameweek 29, which will have raised interest in his Fantasy assets. Aguero looks the more dangerous but Sterling is the more likely to start.

Eden Hazard (£10.8m) makes an appearance in the top five for the first time in a while, ahead of Chelsea’s trip to now-managerless Fulham. The Belgian midfielder is not especially in any kind of form but the fixture is particularly appealing, the Cottagers still in possession of the worst defensive record in the league.

Mohamed Salah (£13.5m) completes the top five but has just 7% of the vote after blanking for the fourth time in his last five Premier League outings. Interestingly, he still has more backing than Sadio Mané (£9.7m), who has just 1.4% of the vote despite drastically outscoring him across the last six Gameweeks. That could mean that managers are largely put off by the fixture, an away trip to Everton in the latest edition of the Merseyside derby.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.0m) and Raúl Jiménez (£6.9m) are the best of the rest with a 3.4% share each. Harry Kane (£12.4m) and Son Heung-min (£8.9m) have also picked up minimal support ahead of the north London derby with 2% each.

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  1. Holteenderinthesky
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Morning all, Torn how to go, double on Liverpool attack or Defence.

    Current Team
    Alisson, Speroni
    Kola, Doherty, Digne, Schindler, WB
    Salah, Pogba, Anderson, Son, Barnes
    Aguero, Vardy, Jimenez.

    A)WB>TAA
    B)Son>Mane

    Leaning towards TAA. But then would love the Liverpool attack double up Vs Fulham in 31

    1. Emp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      why don't you do a comparison with defender x plus mane or taa plus midfielder y and then see which one you prefer

      1. Holteenderinthesky
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Bit hard. As both WB & Son will be out my team before 31, so can't really compare. It's just if I go down the Double Attack or Double Defence route for Liverpool.

    2. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      both good options. The double liverpool mids v fulham could be carnage

      1. Holteenderinthesky
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        My thoughts exactly. Although half them goals will probably be assisted by TAA or Robertson. I hate this game sometimes.

  2. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    With Sterling suddenly in everyone’s teams, getting nervous my plan to hold FT this week is going to make me fall further behind the pack. With this team which would you do?

    1.6itb
    Fab
    Robbo, TAA, Doherty, Luiz
    Salah, Pogba (C), Son*, Jota*
    Kun, Jimi
    (Hamer) (Barnes, Pereira, JWP)

    A) Son, Jota > Sterling (C), Kante/ Hayden (-4)
    B) Save FT and hope Sterling doesn’t go crazy

    Help!

    1. Emp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B,i fail to see how many can have sterling

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He's only around here.
      Overall ownership only 12.6%

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I know but it’s the FEAR!

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          He he
          He's my © so i can't wish you luck in that case 😉
          I'd save in your case. You'll need to get some gw 31 player's too if you are planning for fh gw 32

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Yeh I hear u

            I have a plan for GW31 building that involves saving this week so I guess I’ll stick with it and hope Haz and Sterling dont punish me!

            1. Amey
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah.

    3. Ryan_P27
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I did A yesterday. Brought in Haynden but was close to Burnley McNiel.

      I also have Aguero and will have sterling captain.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        It’s def tempting but then what’s your plan for Kun sand Sterling for the blank

        1. Ryan_P27
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Sterling will probably turn into Hazzard. Planning to only play with 9 or 10 in 31.

          I’m not going to ignore bringing in players if they don’t play 31 if I think they can do well before hand.

    4. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Son + Jota > Hazard + Hayden.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        So that’s part of my plan if I save this week to do that for free next week

  3. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Come on, pellegrini. Give us an arnie update!

    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. My head says avoid but I can't help myself.

      1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I did it last week in preparation for now onwards. Already feeling that tinge of regret.

  4. Mo Mané Mo Problems
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47404860

    Who to avoid this weekend.

    Particular shout out to Schurle. 90 mins in the last 5 game week.

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

      These articles are such rubbish! make me laugh each week

  5. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Hi all, have a big dilemma in terms of when and whether to bring in a liverpool defender (essential i know!)

    Fabianski -- Button
    Doherty • Pereira • Digne -- Lascelles Schindler
    Salah • Pogba • Sterling (c) • Rich --- Hayden
    King • Jimenez • Kun

    - I am planning to remove Kun, Sterling and one of Hayden / Schindler / Digne by gw31 to get 11 players for gw31. So

    A: Digne >> TAA this gw
    B: Save FT and reassess next gw. I could do Schindler >> TAA in gw31 when i downgrade Kun. Alternatively i could ignore pool defence and focus on upgrading Hayden >> Maddison which one could argue is a bigger upgrade then doing digne > TAA now.

  6. Holteenderinthesky
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone actually Brave enough to Bench Aguero ? It's looking more and more likely he will be rested this weekend.

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

      Would rather sell and reinvest the funds than bench an 11.7 mil asset.

      1. Holteenderinthesky
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        That means not having him for Watford at Home.

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

          1 fixture vs 3

          1. Holteenderinthesky
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            He would be out in GW31. Don't see who you bring in for Aguero For 1 week who outscores him against Watford.

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

              Why would he be out in 31, when most likely a double in 32?

              1. Holteenderinthesky
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Free hit in 32.

    2. AuFeld
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Brave? More like wreck-less. You never know with Pep. I'd rather have 30/60 mins of Aguero then any other FW at his price point.

      No Lerma and no cook are bonuses as well.

      1. Holteenderinthesky
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        But does he get them 30 minutes if Man city are 3-0 up ?. Or is it a nice few mins cameo and everybody cursing?

        1. Longlatini
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I would say if they’re 3-0 and cruising Aguero wouldn’t be brought on at all

  7. andrewe63
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Toni Haapanen

    LTU -I.D. 2575352

    [FPL - current leader]

    The Number one in the world has only the Bench Boost Chip left .

    17 Aug 20:15 Triple Captain Played GW2
    14 Sep 18:57 Wildcard Played GW5
    26 Oct 21:14 Free Hit Played GW10
    22 Feb 18:05 Wildcard Played GW27

    Legend .

    Interesting to watch how he navigates the last 10 weeks. I am in the same boat albeit 300,013 places behind.

    Up to now it shows it can be done and would be extremely interesting if he manages to stay there to the end.

    Additionally, those of us who have but one BB (next to useless) chip left, there is no 'help' out there for us but at least we can watch closely how he gets past the next 7 weeks in particular..He got off to a good start and with using his chips he has stayed there. Very , very interesting.

    He could be a FPL legend by the end of this

    1. AuFeld
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Can't see him winning.

      1. andrewe63
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        That's the typical negativity displayed by many people , including the scoutcast of which one member called those like Toni as 'poor souls'. There are many on here who would swap their left testicle to be where Toni is rather than be languishing in a hole nestling their comfy blanket (a few chips).

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

          I don’t think it’s being negative, congratulations to him on that amazing feat. But I concur, he can’t win without the chips

          1. andrewe63
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            If he does win will you do a Gary lineker and walk around your office in your underpants lol

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

              Challenge accepted!

              1. andrewe63
                • 12 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Photo mind you or it never happened lol

        2. AuFeld
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Interesting how a subjective statement is perceived to be negative. Are you defending his decisions or yours?

    2. Alan The Llama
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      "I am in the same boat albeit 300,013 places behind."

      That is not the same boat, it's not even in the same sea.

      1. andrewe63
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I'm getting at being without the chips and having to navigate the rest of the season without any help from anyone, as opposed to the multitudes who want/require spoon-feeding as to when and how they use their chips. I get your angle completely.

        1. Alan The Llama
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I admire people who play this game differently. Being disparaging about folks who play their chips in what historically has been the "right" way isn't very cool though..

          The guy in first has used his chips very successfully, until this point, Unfortunately he's now a tiring fox being pursued by a massive pack of hounds who are all about to take their steroids.

          1. andrewe63
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Possibly, but he could go 'left field' take a different course to the hounds, pick a few points on the vista that the mutts don't see (as they are too busy listening to the masters with their loudhalers) and come away clutching a rabbit that he nicked from under their noses .

    3. Vobinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Well for a start the guy in #2 has a FH chip left in addition and is 1 point behind so that's a huge disadvantage to start with. I'm guessing he'll be at least 50 points behind by the end of GW32 if he doesn't pull ahead before then.

      1. andrewe63
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        There's already a shift in emphasis on GW31. I had the week down as a non-event weeks ago, and now the Gurus are proposing to use FH on GW 32.

        GW31 centres around Liverpool in all probability so have 8 players could well be enough.

        GW32 - why is it that brilliant? It's easily planned for. He'll have the same captain as most, have the same big hitters as most? If players use FH on 32 they wont be able to use TC. How far behind can he be really?

    4. Bird Raymond
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I admire your staying power. Got to be honest if I was at 300k with one chip left I'd have quit weeks ago. How do you keep motivated and what is your target? Are you still in with a chance in your mini-league?

      1. andrewe63
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        That's a low blow.

        I've had 8 straight arrows in a row. I'm playing it out because I want to play the rest of the season without the use of the chips.

        Sounds like you might be a quitter lol.

        1. Bird Raymond
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Wasn't having a go, just interested how you maintain motivation as I've found it hard to in that situation.

          Yes I am a quitter, think I've quit in 3 of my 9 seasons! These days you are given the option of having the current season expunged from your records when you quit rather than losing your entire history.

          1. andrewe63
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Fair play, I wouldn't be worrying about 'expunging' any figures myself. There's something challenging about digging in when things are tough. I think its that aspect that draws me to the fortune of the FPL leader.

            1. andrewe63
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Although, I wouldn't mind betting a pound that he's the calmest of the top ten. Hope he makes a few maverick moves along the way and they pay off.

  8. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    8m to spend on a midfielder. Not confident in the options.

    - Siggy
    - Rich
    -Anderson
    - B Silva

    🙁

    1. AuFeld
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      You shouldn't be. Maybe Fraser or Brooks and pocket the cash.

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        But this player would be my 4th midfielder

        1. AuFeld
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          You're welcome. Add Pedro and H. Barnes to your list.

    2. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      go cheap and get a Leicester mid

    3. TAArt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'd probably go Maddison

    4. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Siggy

      Those games against Arsenal and Chelsea are at home for him and they’re both very vulnerable away.

  9. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A) Higuain + Mane
    B) Barnes + Salah.

    Which one would you prefer next few weeks? Is there a chance for a Chelsea double in gw 32?

    1. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      tough one i would lean to A

  10. twaid
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Fabianski, Boruc
    TAA, Robertson, David Luiz, Pereira, Doherty
    Salah, Son, Sterling, Pogba, Brooks
    Jimenez, Rashford, Rondon

    2 Fts, 0.4 Itb.
    No idea how to use my two free transfers this time.

    A) Son, Rondon > Higuain, Barnes
    B) Son, Rashford > Higuain, Maddison

  11. FPL Panda
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on son to pogba for free ?

    Have 5 plus puncheon for 31.

    Should I leave it or go for it? Pogba banned for the UCL midweek is a factor

  12. Eytexi
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    This week only, pick 2:
    A) Jiminez.
    B) Arnie (if fit).
    C) Vardy.

    1. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Jimenez, Vardy

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

        This.

        Even if Arnie is fit tomorrow, good chance he isn't come 31 and 33.

  13. RustyBz
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    No City. Son + Auba to Hazard (C) + Vardy for free worth it? Would be huge differentials in my ML title race.

    1. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Absolutely. Both very good transfers

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely.

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

    Made a couple of changes last nite. Sterling/Vardy on.

    Gtg??

    Fab

    Doherty/Luiz/TAA/Pereira

    Salah/Sterling(c)/Pogba

    Jimenez/Rash/Vardy

    (Jota/Siggy/AWB)

    Would u play Jota over anyone in starting 11??

  15. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A: Auba to Vardy
    B: Son to Hazard
    C: Both for a -4

    1. ColdRainyNIght
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A, but I have Vardy, so I am most likely doing B and captaining Hazard

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      C.

      I think Lacazette starts tomorrow. Emery has reverted to using one striker it seems and Lacazette suits this game way more than Auba. Auba could be lethal off the bench though.

    3. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      C

  16. ColdRainyNIght
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    So for me its between:
    A) Hazard
    B) Pogba

    Any reason why Hazard wont score? I think he scores when he wants, and London derby is a great game for him, hardly an away game.

    Pogba can haul, but the worrying thing for me is the absense of Matic, or is it really a problem? Saints fan, can you confirm, are your team going to park the bus at Old trafford or play deep defensive line? If so then Pogba is the one to go

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

      Both will return points. Just feel more safe with Hazard given that United have a few injury issues.

    2. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I did Son to Hazard. Extra game in 31 and 33

    3. Batchain
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      What about Sterling or Aguero? I would prefer either of them vs Bournemouth, but leaning towards Sterling. The closest call this week for a long time with Hazard also in the mix.

  17. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Why was hazard subbed in 59th minute against Spurs?

    Rested / playing poorly / knock?

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Tired due to City match 120 minutes

  18. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Just Son to Hazard or Son > Sterling > Hazard, which probably would involve a hit somewhere??

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

      Son to Hazard.

    2. AuFeld
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Two goals and an assist in his last eight matches doesn't bode well for me. Hazard's fixture is appealing, but still a gamble imo. Would you captain Sterling if you brought him in? Might be worth a -4 depending on who you bring in.

  19. jaywills
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    What would you do chaps. 2FT:

    A) Sane and Digne out – Sterling and Bedenerak In
    B) Rashford, Sane, Digne out – Aguero, Hayden, Luiz in (-4)
    C) Rashford, Sane, Digne out – Aguero, Maddison, Diop in (-4)

    Thanks!

    1. AuFeld
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Bednarek is not worth it. Poor fixtures and blanks GW31. Aguero may be rested or have his minutes limited this weekend. Hayden is decent shout. Maddison and Diop may be fruitful.

      Tough call, but C. Depending on your bench, it might be worth keeping Rashford if you didn't ditch him last game week.

  20. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Was set on Pogba captain but personally can't look past Hazard this week. Fulham are dreadful.

    1. ColdRainyNIght
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Any inside on how Scott Parker will affect the team formation?

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

        Probably be one of those 'give it your all lads and even if you're 5 down, never give up because miracles can happen' type managers.

        1. Vobinho
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Craven cottage is a tight pitch, if he is one of those and the players knuckle down - I reckon it could be damage limitation 1-0 or 2-1 to be honest.

  21. Cruz88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Best captain punt to gain some ground:

    A) Jimi
    B) Hig

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

      Higuain. Cos Fulham.

  22. Ynwalfc
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Been looking at Sterlings away form and it isn’t that good. 22 points in the last 7 away games. That’s pretty much 3 points a game. Think i’ll Stick with Pogba

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      pogba great choice but if i had sterling i d captain him

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Loves playing Bournemouth though.

      Have a sneaky feeling City might struggle a bit tomorrow. Bournemouth have done quite well at home this season.

  23. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    right nearly there for gw31 all chips intact.

    gw29
    heaton
    doherty / toby / robbo
    (h)azard / salah / mane / deulofeu
    vardy / barnes / jiminez

    flappy / fraser / clyne / peltier

    gw30 jiminez to king
    gw31 toby to azpilicueta

    no injuries please you fpl gods....

  24. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    0.1 short of doing Auba > Kun.

    Auba & Son > Sterling & Vardy for a -4 hit? Or is it too soon to get Vardy?

  25. BEEZUS
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A) Son and Auba

    B) Sterling and Arnie/King

    1. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B for me

    2. Batchain
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

  26. RIDZ
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Which one better for Laca+Jota -4:

    a) Aguero + 5.7 mid (deulofeu?)
    b) Sterling + Barnes

    1. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B Definitely

    3. Batchain
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Close. I'm inclined to have Aguero and captain him for the rest of the season.

  27. XABI 15
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anything worth a hit here? Not too happy with my defense this week..

    Etheridge
    Robbo Kola Pereira
    Salah Mane Sterling Hazard Anderson
    Jimenez Barnes

    Guaita Bednarek Clyne Kamara

  28. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Son to Mané for -4 or wait a week?

    1. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      wait a week on that one

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Wait a week. Mane hasn't been great away from home.

    3. Batchain
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Wait. Son looked okay against a well organised side.

  29. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Boring question but Stephens or Keane first on the bench?

  30. EgyptianKing
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Hi mates.

    Would you play Rondon or Anderson this GW?

    Cheers!

    1. Batchain
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      When did Fanderson last do anything? Rondon is a good player in an improving team. I'd go Rondon.