Captain Sensible

Who are the best FPL captain options for Blank Gameweek 18?

Fantasy Premier League managers face a difficult choice for the Blank Gameweek 18 captaincy.

Even before Monday’s fixture rearrangements for Spurs, Fulham and Aston Villa, differentiating between Kevin De Bruyne (£11.7m) and Bruno Fernandes (£11.3m) was proving challenging for many.

Now that Harry Kane (£11.0m) and Son Heung-min (£9.8m) have been handed a favourable home fixture against underprepared opposition the debate has been thrown wide open.

More than ever, Fantasy managers need some help with the armband, which is where the Captain Sensible article comes in.

As always, we will look into the best options’ underlying statistics, comparing them against the defensive data of their upcoming opponents using the Fantasy Football Scout Premium Members Area.

CAPTAIN POLL

Poll results before Spurs’ Aston Villa fixture was replaced with hosting Fulham

Captain poll results after Monday’s fixture rearrangements

KEY MATCHES

Manchester City v Brighton and Hove Albion

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  1. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Play Up Pompey!

    1. SuperG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      FPL

      Fantasy
      Premier
      League

      Not FLO

      Fantasy
      League
      One

  2. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Leeds and Southampton owners who got in for DGW19 are sweating?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      When will we find out though if the Saints Leeds game is moved?

    2. JJeyy
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      So highly owned teams does it even matter

    3. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Is it possible a Leeds game gets rescheduled for GW18 now?

    4. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Not so much. If they can't play on the 16th, I don't think they'll be able to play on the 20th.
      https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2021/01/11/shewsbury-town-clash-with-lincoln-called-off-as-more-coronavirus-cases-confirmed/

    5. Studs Up
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      What's wrong with keeping Leeds players?
      They are capable of smashing BHA in a single...so

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Nothing wrong with keeping them. But many got them in because they had a DGW19. And the points potential with two games is higher than one game.

      2. HashAttack
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I would be going with a Bamford / Rodrigo double up, but a single gw makes that less attractive (They still have NEW in gw20 and would mean an extra fixture later on)

    6. FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      why would it get moved?

  3. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    KDB - potential false 9 again against a Bissouma-less Brighton

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Will be Gundogan in the false 9?

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Possibly

    2. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Could be Foden or Jesus too. Either way, KDB (C) Bruno (VC).

  4. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is there a chance Villa won’t have a double aswell?

    1. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      why?

  5. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    FH team. Choose one:

    A) 3 5 2 with Lacca

    Lloris
    Cancelo Tierney AWB
    Kdb Bruno Son Saka Neto
    Kane(C) Lacca

    4.0 Lowton Mitchell 4.3

    Or

    B) 4 5 1 team with Rash

    Lloris
    Cancelo Tierney Saiss Shaw
    Kdb Bruno Son Rash Saka
    Kane(C)

    4.0 Brewster Mitchell 4.3

    Leaning on A myself cause not sure about Rash and if I am going to punt on Lacca and Ars the time is now. Cheers good people.

  6. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Damn so Bruno will be rested against Fulham

    Arghhhhhh

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Why, cause of the cup draw?

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yes two Pool games on either side of the Fulham fixture

    2. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He won't. The league is more important.

    3. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He's had his rest for the season, 45 mins against West Ham when we were so awful that he had to come on at HT.

    4. SuperG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No proof in this. Ole know no Bruno no chance of winning the league

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        if ppl needed proof to back up their thoughts/opinions on here we'd have hardly no posts 🙂

  7. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Will Leeds Southampton fix be postponed or moved to BGW18?

    1. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Im late to the party?
      Why would it be moved?

    2. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Postponement likely

      1. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Why?
        Was shrewsbury wasnt it with outbreak? Or is the thinking that their cup game needs to be that night?

  8. Amans94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    A) Saka + Holding
    B) Smith-Rowe + Tierney

    Which one?

    1. SuperG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. The Mighty One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

  9. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    FH thoughts?

    Darlow
    Cancelo, Stones, Holding
    KDB, Son, Bruno, Neto
    Kane, Laca, Wilson
    (4.0; ESR, Kilman, Mitchell)

  10. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Kane, KDB or Son

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      KDB Son Kane is my order

      1. The Mighty One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        If Kane is third for you (and for me) then why are we not trading that 11.0 cash for two stronger players? I can get Martial while also going up to Sterling for that kind of loot.

  11. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Best option out of these on Free Hit?

    A) Lloris, Tierney, Maguire, Saka & Rashford B) DDG, Tierney, Rowe, Laca & Martial
    C) DDG, Holding, Saka, Laca & Martial

    A is a 451 and BC are 343.

  12. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which scores more ?

    A) Rash + WanBiss
    B) Laca + Wilson

    1. The Mighty One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B...but we need to know the corresponding FOR&FOR vs MID&DEF to do a real comparison.

  13. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Good?

    Lloris
    Cancelo Stones Maguire
    KDB Bruno Son Rashford Saka
    Kane Wilson

    Forster Brewster Mitchell 3.9

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Needs more Arsenal.

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks but no thanks

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Captain?

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        KDB

    3. BooYaKasha
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Solid

    4. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure if Wilson confirmed in or out. Would go McGoldrick over Brewster and Saiss over Slab

    5. Johnny too hotty
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      whats your team value to afford this

  14. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Best keeper for gw18 and 19?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      DDG
      Pope
      Areola

    2. Cheezeweasel
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Ederson by a country mile (if fit). DDG thereafter

  15. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Need to lose a City defender to get KDB

    - If i lose Dias it gives me the option to go Son > Rashford next GW

    - If i lose Stones, i keep Dias, but can't get Rashford with 1 transfer.

    Thoughts?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Lose Dias

  16. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which option would you suggest?

    A) Sterling, Richarlison
    B) Rashford, Jesus

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Neither, is Richarlison fit to play?

  17. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone going Aubemayang on Free hit?

    1. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Very tempted but he does take up a valuable midfield spot

    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Not even his mum

    3. Marcin the Pole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Very well might do. Its a one week punt at the end of the day, might as well have some fun.

  18. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which combo on FH?

    A) Leno, AWB, Saka
    B) DDG, Tierney, ESR (to start)

  19. Mane Mane Mane
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is bench boost worth it if the Leeds saints game is cancelled? And how likely is it to be cancelled?

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Not for me
      I’ll save for 26 post a 24/25 Wildcard

    2. Cheezeweasel
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      How the hell are we expected to answer that when you haven't even listed your team? You could have one player that could easily be transferred out or 6 players for all we know....

  20. mikey
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Wheres Balbuena for west ham these days
    Out of favour ?

  21. KDB4PREZ
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Tough spot as have 3 villa and 2xfrs as planned to not play chips this week, but now idk so help would be appreciated.

    Roll with this for -4 or FH

    Diaz Cancelo Colman
    Son KDB Bruno Saka
    Kane Brewster

  22. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    FH18 draft... thoughts please?

    DDG
    Cancelo Stones Tierney
    KDB Son Fernandes Rashford Saka
    Kane Wilson

    Bench TBC

    Cheers

    Cheers

    1. Mr Bird
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Solid template so good

  23. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Stones or Dias on wc?

    Already have Cancelo

    1. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Same dilemma but with FT. Thinking Stones atm.

  24. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    -
    Dias, Dier, AWB, Lamptey (if fit)
    KDB, Bruno. Son
    Kane

    I currently have a strong 7 possibly 8. Who should I add to it (I can't get Saka or Lacca for free)

    A) Saka and Wilson (hit needed to get Salah next GW)
    B) Rowe and Lacca (hit needed to get Salah next GW)
    C) Rowe and Fabio Silva

  25. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    New team name

    Tier 1 Tierneys

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Alternatives

      Tier 1 Kierneys
      Tier 1 Tier 3s
      Beer 1 On my knees
      Bad Name Silly Buggers

  26. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Will the 29 blanks be played in 26?

  27. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    GW 18. 2 Villa
    GW 18. 3 Leeds 1 Southampton

    Plans ruined 🙁

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Same here. Nightmare

  28. Pukkipartyy
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Wilson injured?

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Willllsoooonnnnnnn

  29. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Mike Dean pausing the game to enjoy some fireworks, legend.

  30. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Starting Smith Rowe on FH risky? cant afford Saka

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Not really

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nope. He's making Arsenal 'tick'.