Captain Sensible
23 April 2021 2141 comments
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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

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

    On FH, taking chance of start into account , but disregarding price:

    A) Jota
    B) Mané

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mane

    2. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mane

      I'm thinking that Jota is likely benched. All the normal 3 have had a rest recently and I suspect he's 4th in line. Also as a one off Mane is a great call

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

        txs, good points, think I need a differential to claw back after dropping for 3 GW's

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

    HELP
    Dias, Phillips, Gundo --> TAA, Holding, Trossard worth a -8??????

    Rest of team:

    Martinez (Areola)
    Rudiger - Konsa - Creswell
    Salah - Jota - Lingz - Son
    Kane - Nacho - Watkins

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

      Yes, just about. TAA essential for the remainder imho, but Holding and Trossard probably not giving you too many points

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

    Attacking stat wise these apparently are the 3 stand outs for my neto replacement, which one would you do

    A) Harrison
    B) Martinelli
    C) Pereira
    D) hide neto and move son to Greenwood or Kane to DCL

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

      A > C > B

  4. bobfredbob
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone tempted by Saka as potential Raphinha replacement?

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

      Best choice at that price , I guess. Pereira (WBA) also an option

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

      see above, its between three for me.

  5. only2
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Holgate or M.Keane? Both nailed?

  6. Konstaapeli
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Son and Cresswell to Salah (C) and Coufal for a hit?

    Cheers.

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

      Any other options than Coufal?

      1. Konstaapeli
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        5.0 budget. But looking for cheapie.

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

          Assuming you already have Holding? But yeah, solid transfers

          1. Konstaapeli
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Nope. But I watch too much Arsenal to even consider Holding 😆

  7. Rowsdower
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    For free hit

    Madison and Shaw

    Or

    Castagne and rashford

    ?

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

      M & S

  8. Champions League Varane
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Siggy or Trossard?

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

      siggy

  9. Orion
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Do we think that Rash will play on Sunday?

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

      Won't be surprised if James and Greenwood starts with Cavani up top against us. James always has a point to prove against us and Rashford would be on the bench most likely. No point risking him with EL the same week

      1. Orion
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate

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

    Dallas or Coady in?

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

      Coady short term Dallas long term

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Dallas

  11. sneif4
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    On a wildcard:
    A) Bamford
    B) Watkins
    C) DCL

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

      Watkins. Just for this week's fixture and the DGW

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

      Watkins until after the double, then switch to Bamford ?

    3. sneif4
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks, was leaning towards Watkins

  12. Ian Davis
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Which moves to make?:

    A) Dias > TAA
    B) Gundo > Jota
    C) Dias/Gundo > Castagne/Jota
    D) Dias/Gundo > Castagne/Greenwood

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

      A or D

  13. LLoris
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Which defender should I bring in??

    1. Coufal
    2. Dallas
    3. Keane (dgw)

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

      All good choices imho, I'd pick Dallas

  14. ilikewud
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Best move this week:

    A) White to Castagna
    B) Raph to Bruno
    C) Kane to Vardy

    Martinez
    Coady, TAA, Rudiger, Dallas
    Greenwood, Salah, Jota, Lingz
    Bamford, Nacho

    Kane, White, Raph

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

      A

  15. KuttiBunja
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Dias, Phillips, Gundo --> TAA, Holding, Trossard worth a -8??????

    Rest of team:

    Martinez (Areola)
    Rudiger - Konsa - Creswell
    Salah - Jota - Lingz - Son
    Kane - Nacho - Watkins

    ?

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

      Whose on your bench? Not sure it's worth the extra -4

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

        Son Kane Creswell

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

      Yes because all 3 transfers make sense.

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

        worth a -8 yh?

  16. tinear
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Laca Alonso Cancelo to Watkins Saiss Castagne for -8 too much? Or take only -4 this week and bring the other one next week. Thoughts?

  17. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Captain Salah, Trent, Vardy, Kelechi or Castagne?

    1. sneif4
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Salah

  18. The Final Boss
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Guys how about this

    Jota and vydra to esr and dcl -4?

    1. sneif4
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No. Jota declared fit, DCL coming back from 2 games out

      1. The Final Boss
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

  19. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Because Mendy is back in, my options have changed.

    2FTs, 0itb
    1) Son > Greenwood & save (bring back Son in 34)
    2) Son, Amartey > Greenwood, Saiss
    3) Son, Forster > Greenwood, Martinez

    Would Maddison be an option over Greenwood?

  20. Pepe
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Mendy to Patricio for -4?

    1. NotsoSpursy
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mendy starts

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

      Tuchel said Edouard will return this weekend.

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

      Mendy it is! Thanks guys

  21. SKENG
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Had to rethink FH after Rashford doubts... thoughts on this please?

    Sanchez
    TAA Castagne Dunk
    Salah Mane Bruno Pereira
    Vardy Iheanacho Watkins

  22. Kun Tozser
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Trossard vs Adama Traoré

    For the next 2

    Any thoughts? Traoré has some form

  23. Henning
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Son and Philips out for Trossard and Taa?

  24. Catastrophe
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anything worth a hit chaps? 2.2 ITB - concerned I have no bench!

    Martinez
    Shaw, Dallas, Dunk, Holding
    Salah, Fernandes, Jota, Lingard
    Watkins, Iheanacho

    (Sanchez, Phillips*, Son*, Kane*)

    A) Son -> Greenwood (-4)
    B) Son & Phillips -> Greenwood & TAA (-8)
    C) No hit and hope everyone plays

    Cheers!

  25. Hazardous1983
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Dawson for who? 0 in bank. 4.5m replacement needed

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

      Veltman/Burn
      Holding

  26. NotsoSpursy
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Should I buy Vardy? Only 2 goals in 10 is it sensible ? Fixtures ok

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

      I wouldn't.

      I'd probably pick Maddison/Iheanacho if that's possible in your team.

    2. NotsoSpursy
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ok thanks

  27. Hazardous1983
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    should i take out son or kane or reguillon or dawson this week for free

  28. Maeki2
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A. Gundo -> jota to get full 11 to play?
    B. dias to Robertsson?

    C. One above and -4 DCL -> Iheanacho

    What is best?

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

      i'd stick with dcl - not worth the hit i don't think.

      B is interesting - but feel like A is the right answer.

  29. winchester
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Good day lads. Advice needed here lads, have 2ft and 0m itb. No chips left.

    mendy (forster)
    taa rudiger coady lowton (mitchell)
    bruno salah jota lingard (son)
    ihenacho (kane davis)

    a) son -> greenwood/maddison
    b) kane -> vardy
    c) 'a' or 'b' + mitchell->dallas?

    cheers lads!

  30. Pukki Party
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is Martinelli (4.9, mid) actually a good option for this week?

    1. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Checks Everton fixture and sees that it is at home and says quite possibly.

      1. Pukki Party
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Will he start? Did he play ST last game and Nketiah came on and scored? Or is he playing lw?

        1. Moderately content penguin
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I guess Nketiah is the issue - just checked and Nketiah's in the predicted line up so maybe not worth the transfer. Nice thought though

          1. Pukki Party
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Looks like Martinelli plays lw with Auba out, and Eddie to play ST maybe?

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

      I think so.

      1. Pukki Party
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Hey manager will he start?