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. Gunners in Haaland
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Team locked.

    Mendy
    TAA Shaw Azpilicueta
    Salah(c) Jota Fernandes Lingard Mount
    Watkins(vc) Iheanacho

    Forster Ayling Kane Tierney

    Good luck everyone!

  2. Goro Majima
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I know there's a lot of Greenwood or Maddison questions but I don't have Jota either so...Son to:

    A) Jota
    B) Greenwood
    C) Maddison

    Probably until GW36. Thanks.

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

      This week Greenwood imo. If Jota didn't train yesterday, there may be an issue and risk of him not starting.

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

      Jota is probably the one with the highest rotation risk - decent chance he comes off the bench this week. I wouldn't prioritise him over either of the other two.

  3. George James
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Areola >>>

    A) Patricio

    B) Schmeichel

    1. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B has a double coming but blanks after apparently. Worth considering

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

    Bench:

    A) Dallas
    B) Rudiger

    I know it may seem obvious to bench A but I think both concede and Dallas is more attacking.

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

      a

  5. Free Hat
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Has Rashford ever trained this season between two matches or... 😀

    Never seen a player get so many 'injury doubts' in the week, but still manages to play every weekend.

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

      I swear he's always flagged.

  6. Ibralicious
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Start Amartey or Holding?

    If Amartey plays he's more likely to keep a CS

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

    Start ESR or Dallas?

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

      Hey, ho, Smith-Rowe!

  8. GinjaWhinja
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A) Trent and Mane (c)
    B) Castagne and Salah (c)

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

      b

    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

  9. Yozzer
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Bamford and Gundo --》Smith Rowe and Vardy - 4 ?

    Would start Smith Rowe this week.

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

      Yes. Would you start him over Dallas?

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

        I would start Dallas over ESR

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

    What's the opinion on J Rodríguez Vs Sigurdsson?

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

      Siggy is past his best

      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        So is James.
        Both still shows flashes though.
        That’s why their at Everton.

    2. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I’d rather have Siggy over Rodriguez.
      Saves money.
      On penalties
      Most set pieces.
      Less injury prone.
      Both are slight rotation risks but with the injuries we have at the moment I’d expect both to start.

  11. andymck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who to sell - Dias or Digne?

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Why sell Dias? And Digne got a dwg?

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

        Got too much in defense, need to switch to a cheaper option to fund salah

        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Mhm Dias out then

    2. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Dias definitely

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

      I know it shouldn't but the fact that Digne has a DWG coming up makes me want to keep him.

  12. In Bale We Trust
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Dias to Castange no brainer?

    Gives me this

    Mendy
    Castagne, Webster, TAA, Coufal, Rudiger
    Bruno, Salah (C), Jota, Lingard
    Nacho
    Forster, Davis, Son, Kane

  13. TonyHalik
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Stones to
    A Saiss
    B Fofana
    C Kabak
    Or someone else got 5itb

    1. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

  14. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Mendy
    TAA Shaw Rudiger
    Son* Salah Jota Fernandes Lingard
    Kane* Iheanacho

    Forster Holding Vydra Kilman

    0.3 itb, 2FT

    1. Mendy Son >> Schmeichel Greenwood
    2. Son >> Greenwood (save FT)

    Thanks

    1. Plagued by indecision
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'm in exactly the same position and leaning towards option 2, and just hoping Mendy will start. Then use one of my FTs next week to get Son back (though he is .1 more expensive now than when I signed him).

  15. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Captain Ihenacho or TAA?

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

      Nacho

    2. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nacho

    3. sunzip14
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nacho

    4. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers lads! GL

  16. Bartowski
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    In previous seasons has there been anything to suggest that Salah's form drops due to fasting for Ramadan?

    1. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No. Saw someone look at Mane and Salah across past season and it made no difference

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No

    3. Free Hat
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I expect him to be even more hungrier for goals

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

        Nice

  17. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Am I good to save FT here fellas?

    Sanchez (Lloris*)
    TAA Digne Dallas Dunk Targett
    Salah Lingard Jota (ESR Son*)
    Vardy Nacho (Kane*)

  18. Robson-Canoe
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Looking at Vardy as a differential captain, thoughts?

    1. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Could be a good shout. Stats say nacho better however

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

      Yup, worth a shot.

    3. Traction Engine Foot
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'm doing it but I don't have Salah

    4. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Thinking the same

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

      Same

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

    Would you play Vydra over any of these?

    1. Veltman
    2. Rudiger
    3. Coady
    4. Trent

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

      Maybe Rudi if you have Mendy

  20. 1569Tippins
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Struijk and Vardy

    or

    Shaw and Watkins

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

      Shaw & Nacho

      1. 1569Tippins
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        That’s not what I asked... I already have Nacho

  21. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    What’s the first choice backline for Brighton?

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

      Dunk, White (after suspension), Webster (I think), Veltman, Burn (I think)

  22. Lav
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Start 1:

    A. Rudiger - WHU (A) & have Mendy
    B. ASM - LIV (A)

  23. thepirates
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Make the switch from Watkins to Nacho on FT??

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

      Yes

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

      Yes

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

    Start ESR or Vydra?

  25. 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) (bench Watkins)
    B) Son & Phillips -> Greenwood & TAA (-8) (bench Watkins & Holding)
    C) No hit and hope everyone plays

    Cheers

    1. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      C

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

        Cheers

  26. sunzip14
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    bench 1 please, Have Mendy in Goal:

    A) Rudiger (Whu)
    B) Holding (EVE)

    1. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Tough one. Maybe spread risk with A

    2. sunzip14
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Or start both by benching Vydra?

  27. Drogba Legend
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Neto needs to go obviously for me to field 11, but do I take a hit and drop Dias or Jota with him? Neto can only go to a 5.6 mid is the problem.

    Mendy
    Holding - Coufal - Rudiger - TAA
    Salah - Bruno - Jota
    Davis - Nacho - Kane**

    Forster - - Son - Dias - Neto**

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

    Surely Greenwood over Maddison??

    The latter zero goals/assists in 2 handfuls of games

    But, Greenwood not nailed for last bunch of games right ?

  29. frenchfries
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Think Holding will start most games? Most importantly this gw?

    Looking for cheap White replacement, only 10 starters

  30. Traction Engine Foot
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Captain Vardy or Nacho?

    1. GinjaWhinja
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nacho

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nah