Captain Sensible

Who is the best FPL captain for Blank Gameweek 33?

Despite no matches for Tottenham Hotspur or Manchester City, Fantasy Premier League managers have a range of choices for the Blank Gameweek 33 captaincy.

After only coming off the bench against Leeds, Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) looks set to start against Newcastle and comes into the latest round of fixtures with heavy backing.

However, Leicester City duo Kelechi Iheanacho (£6.1m) and Jamie Vardy (£10.2m) strengthened the case for their inclusion in the captaincy debate with their impressive Thursday-night performances against West Bromwich Albion. 

As Leicester City face an obliging Crystal Palace defence on Monday, both Vardy and Iheanacho could be among the goals once again.

And we must not forget the already-relegated Sheffield United could be the perfect opposition for Brighton’s attackers to offer themselves as viable alternative Blank Gameweek 33 captains. That’s before we even talk about Bruno Fernandes (£11.6m) and his Sunday afternoon meeting with Leeds.

As always, the Captain Sensible article is here to help you with this week’s armband conundrum. As this includes extensive data from the Fantasy Football Scout Premium Members Area, only those with a valid subscription can access it in full.

CAPTAIN POLL

It comes as little surprise that Salah dominates this week’s poll, with the highly-owned Egyptian international gathering nearly 50.0% of total votes so far.

We have a new face in second place: Leicester striker Iheanacho. It is a great testament to the Nigerian striker’s great recent form, as he is considered a better choice this week than premium midfielder Fernandes according to 13.8% of our users. Meanwhile, the Portuguese international sits in third place with 7.2% of total votes so far.

The top-five list is closed by the in-form Trent Alexander-Arnold (7.1%), followed by Leicester’s iconic forward Vardy (4.3%).

KEY MATCHES

Leeds United v Manchester United

2,141 Comments Post a Comment
  1. luke25
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is there anyway to tell how many rounds of playoffs there are in a head to head league? We know we've put playoffs in but not sure how many rounds, thanks

  2. focaccia
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A) AWB & Jota > Trent & Greenwood
    B) Dallas & Jota > Trent & Greenwood
    C) Coufal & Jota > Trent & £7.0 mid

    1. Dirty Harry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. And nothing else Mata'…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Why ditching Jota? Is he injured?

      1. focaccia
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Will find out in about 5 mins! Just preparing for it

  3. Malinwa
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed..

    A) Maddison
    B) Greenwood

  4. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I think I’ve capped Bruno 4 times this season.

    He’s blanked every time.

    Never again.

  5. Dirty Harry
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Klopp: Nat Phillips not back

  6. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Philips out

  7. PompeyUpNorth!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    So who do I captain. No one atm has Vardy above me n I’m around 30 from top, so I’m thinking Vardy for Max impact. Or shall I play safe and go Salah? 4th in ML.
    A Vardy
    B Salah
    C Trent
    D Nacho
    First to 3 wins..

    Cheers!

    1. Gatsby
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. PompeyUpNorth!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Oooh.. that’s not helping matters....

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

  8. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best move here? Looks like max 10 starters post FTs.

    A) Auba & Kane -> Salah(c) & Vardy
    B) Cancelo & Auba -> Veltman & Salah(c)
    C) Cancelo, Gundo & Auba -> Saiss, Saka & Salah(c) [-4]
    D) Free hit

    Martinez
    Trent, Shaw, Targett, Coufal
    Auba*, Jota, Raphina*
    Watkins, Bamford

    Pope, Cancelo, Gundo, Son, Kane
    Bank 0.2m, 2FT, WC & FH left

    1. Big Al Stankovic
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C

    2. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

  9. Bambi
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any obvious problems with my FH team?

    Martinez (Sanchez)
    TAA - Castagne - Saiss (Shaw - 3.8)
    Salah - Jota - Lingard - Bruno (Saka)
    Bamford - Iheanacho - Vardy

    1. Big Al Stankovic
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Jota possibly out. Maybe greenwood instead.
      Squeeze in Mane, or even Robbo.

      1. Bambi
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks, ive slotted in greenwood for Jota

    2. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I have 8 of you fh in my 11 as is, so I'm hoping that's a good sign!

  10. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Do I have to use an FT on switching a keeper or could Mendy play? (Backup is Forster)

    1. Big Al Stankovic
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He’ll play

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

        You don't think a decent Kepa performance has reduced his chance of being nailed now?

        1. Big Al Stankovic
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I think he will give the best team a run out before the semi final.

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

            Cheers mate

        2. HammersXI
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Nope I can't see Mendy being dropped. I would hold and save the FT since he's playing fulham the week after

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

            Hope you're right!

  11. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    FH worth it with 8 players, or take A couple of hits?

    1. Bambi
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Id say worth it for 7 or less. 9 with a FT could see you through

      1. Bambi
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        sorry, meant 8 with FT

    2. Big Al Stankovic
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Depending on your team for the possible dwg&bgw. Take the hits imo.

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers!

  12. McPollolocco
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who likely starts against West Ham:

    a) Pulisic
    b) Havertz

    1. Big Al Stankovic
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

  13. Whazza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Really nothing on Jota Klopp??

    1. Dirty Harry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not yet

  14. JoeSoap
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A. Son>Salah for free Y/N (anything better)
    B. Mendy out for -4 Y/N

    Mendy
    TAA, Rudiger, Shaw, Coady, Holding
    Lingard, Fernandes, Jota
    Wood, Nacho
    Forster Gundogan, Kane, Son

    1. Big Al Stankovic
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

  15. Rains of Castamere
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Plan for 11 players in 33, and now three players injured. Grim.

  16. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I wish they would ask about Jota

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      They had one job ....

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Exactly. Who are these journalists and what's the point of them?

  17. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone got a spare WC??
    Team is broken....

    No games...
    Kane, Son, Gundogan, Tosin, Areola

    Rotation risk
    Alonso

    Injured
    Lacazette, Raphinha, Jota

    Season over

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wow that's a car crash.

    2. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ach you’ve still got six players.

    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Change your name to HUTTONSLASTSTAND

    4. Fer Fuch's Ake
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Lack of planning put you in this situation

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Harsh
        Was planning 2 transfers to get 11 out

        3 injuries unexpected

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

      Yikes

      What were you're planned moves and who is your one mid standing? Mo or Bruno?

    6. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Jota might play. Time to setup your team now and take -12.

  18. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Jurgen Klopp not asked about Diogo Jota yet but I understand he is available for #LFC v Newcastle despite his absence from yesterday's training photos.

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      David Lynch: Works for Liverpool echo

      1. BrockLanders
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Reliable.

      2. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Would say he should know.

        1. BrockLanders
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          He definitely does

      3. toystory2wasok
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        lynch, eh? to be fair to him, he's conducting this press conf from within a cow's dream

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He might still not start or play...

  19. Whazza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    One journo saying this (David Lynch)

    Jurgen Klopp not asked about Diogo Jota yet but I understand he is available for #LFC v Newcastle despite his absence from yesterday's training photos.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Was it the Log Lady?

    2. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      ROFL!!!!!

  20. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    So nobody bothered to ask about Jota, never mind.

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      These journos had one job, one flicking job.

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        They're not as knowledgable as us hacks.

  21. Dirty Harry
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    This ESL taking over press conferences is like flogging a dead horse.

    1. Studs Up
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Well said

  22. Totti
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any news on phillips and jota?

    1. Dirty Harry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Philips out, nothing on Jota yet.

      1. BrockLanders
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        See above

        1. Dirty Harry
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Still going...

    2. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Out and in

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Is Jota fit ?

  23. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best option:

    a) Greenwood
    b) Mount
    c) Maddison

    1. Cheeto__Bandito
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      c

  24. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any news on Kane ?

  25. Whazza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Tuchel confirms Mendy plays

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Praise be .... no -4 needed .... RC incoming ...

    2. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      YAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSS

  26. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is triple Leicester too much? Thinking Kane & Philips to Vardy (c) & Castagne?

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No. Great fixture

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers think will go for it as can’t see better defender below 5.8 this week ?

  27. Ohh1454
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Are either of those worth a hit ?
    A. Bruno to Salah
    B. Areola to Sanchez ( don’t have another playing keeper)

  28. Pariße
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is anyone nailed in that Chelsea defence?

    1. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Rud

  29. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Journo's at the Klopp too interested in ESL drama to ask about Jota

    1. Dirty Harry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      So frustrating, almost every question has been related to the ESL. Klopp literally giving the same answers over and over. Take a hint Journos.... move on.

  30. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    injuries,rotation ,crap pressers,every game live ,nowt to spend 5m in the bank on, hurry up and end season, really getting bored with it now.