Captain Sensible
20 August 2021 1133 comments
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Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are faced with a tough captaincy decision for Gameweek 2.

Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) and Bruno Fernandes (£12.1m) go head-to-head again after huge opening-day hauls, but there are other FPL assets whose cases deserve examining too, including Sadio Mané (£12.0m), Riyad Mahrez (£9.0m) and Son Heung-min (£10.0m).

First, we will assess the fallout of the Gameweek 2 Captain Poll, before then analysing the leading candidates, Rate My Team (RMT) and the Premier Fantasy Tools ratings ahead of Saturday’s 11:00 BST deadline.

THE CAPTAIN POLL

Unsurprisingly, Salah has dominated the vote so far.

The Egyptian midfielder, who produced a goal and two assists last time out, has gained 63.4% of total votes from our users at the time of writing.

Only one other player has garnered more than 10% of votes at this stage, with Manchester United midfielder Fernandes currently in second place, backed by 19.79%.

Mahrez occupies third place with 2.88% of votes, with the top-five list completed by Kevin De Bruyne (£12.0m) and Mane, with 2.3% and 1.54% respectively.

MOHAMED SALAH AND SADIO MANE

  1. Raf
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Hey guys,

    Needed some thoughts

    Sanchez
    Taa shaw tsim
    Salah benrahma Bruno raphinha
    Antonio ings toney

    Bachman veltman digne brownhill

    Gtg?
    Bench order?

    1. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Looks great

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        4 years, 9 months ago

        G2G

    3. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Ah, what a week finally made it back to Europe. (Was in Mexico for the last two weeks honeymooning). Barcelona for 10 days then back to England.

      Enough of my preamble. GTG or would you change my 11 with the bench?

      Sanchez
      TAA Tsim Dunk
      Salah Bruno Benrahma, Buendia
      Antonio Ings Toney

      Schmeichel, Amartey, Rudiger, Gray

      Tbh, any of my bench could play but not sure if I'm best to split my defence Leicester/Brighton instead of doubling up.

      1. Sloopy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        congratulations!

      2. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        congrats, it looks like auba and Laca may still not play so I would be tempted to stat rudiger instead of double Brighton defence personally, rest is GTG

      3. Sloopy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Aubameyang and Lacazette still doubtfull. I would play Rudiger in stead of Dunk!

      4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Congrats!

      5. Saint & Reevesy
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Surely Rudiger is set and forget

      6. @persecuted_by_mods
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Rudiger over Dunk

        • Rassi
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          I think your choice of Dunk over Rudiger is correct.

        • MJF
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Saw what you got up to on that train as well, Nature Boy.

          • FPL Brains
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Thank you all and thanks for the wise words! Will mull it over.

        • Raf
          • 16 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks guys

          1. The FPL Units
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            May the force be with you.

            1. Raf
              • 16 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

        • diesel001
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          My guess at the Man City team:

          Ederson
          Walker Stones Dias Cancelo
          KDB Rodri Gundogan
          Mahrez Sterling Grealish

          Subs: Steffen (for Ederson), Zinchenko (for Walker / Cancelo), Laporte (for Stones / Dias), Fernandinho (for Rodri), Bernardo (for KDB), Jesus (for Sterling), Torres (for Mahrez / Grealish)

          Not in squad: Mendy (had a shocker vs Spurs), Ake (had a shocker vs Spurs), Foden (injured)

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah, that's probably their best team. I can see Sterling and Grealish switching positions a lot.

            Maybe Zinchenko in for Cancelo...

          2. How I met your Mata
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            you not think he will rest Gundo?

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Rest him for what? He's been in full training all week.

              1. How I met your Mata
                • 10 Years
                4 years, 9 months ago

                oh the full week? my bad

                1. Piggs Boson
                  • 14 Years
                  4 years, 9 months ago

                  Probably shouldn't have said "all". We know he was in full training from Wednesday at least.

                  So unless there's been a late problem, he's all good 🙂

        • ☈☾
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Arteta on Aubameyang, Lacazette, Willian and Runarsson after testing positive for Covid: "I don't know if they are going to train in a few hours, I don't know if they are going to be able to play at the weekend."

          https://mobile.twitter.com/JamesOlley/status/1428622445884366852?s=19

          1. Milk, 1 Šuker
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Chelski win

          2. Zimo
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Sure that's the reason 😉

        • Out now
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Who´s best max 5.5 defender option for next 2gw? Have Veltman atm and 1.0 itb. After that Im gonna take Tierney.

          1. Out now
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            And Shaw is already in the team

            1. Kellz86
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Digne since Alonso is now 5.6. Everton are adapting to Rafa and have a nice run

            2. Nomar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Digne?

          2. DD
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Stones is another to consider

        • ☈☾
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Martin Odegaard retires from UCL at the age of 22

          1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Did he ever start a UCL game?

          2. Kellz86
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Top Banter

          3. The Knights Template
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            He misheard Championship for Champions League!

        • Salarrivederci
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Gtg right?
          1 FT and 0 ITB

          Sanchez
          TAA - Shaw - Tsimikas
          Salah - Bruno (C) - Barnes - Sarr
          Ings - Antonio - Toney

          (Raya, Targett, ESR, Amartey)

        • Milk, 1 Šuker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Decent chance that we are talking about different players to have emerged during GW2 on the other side of it and new options to explore. But who is the question...

          1. One More Hit
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            That’s the hope for a GW3 Mini wild card

          2. Steve The Spud
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            deli ali Brace

          3. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Townsend or Moura maybe.

          4. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Raphina and Bamford.

            Digne

            Barnes

            Buendia

            Toney

            Just a few names that did nothing in GW1 and people thought about selling who may well walk away with some good pointage this weekend.

            1. Diamondgeezer
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              All good shouts. Someone from city is bound to emerge soon to.

          5. No Professionals
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            what are you talking about? the players that did well in gw1 will do every gameweek from now on... that's how it works according to many on here.

            1. Milk, 1 Šuker
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Good job I pay little attention to the masses then isn't it? Haha

          6. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Raphinha and Bamford won't be quiet for too long esp if Phillips starts.

            Grealish will want to impress the home crowd and could be the go to at Citeh.

            Mane may surpass Salah this week given his numbers v NOR.

            A Leeds cs might bring Meslier into gk contention for some.

        • theodosios
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Oh no Mo, you won't scare me like in first GW when I didn't want to captain Bruno. Mahrez all the way.

        • Strangelove
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Today's pressers:

          Mikel Arteta - 08:30 BST
          Steve Bruce - 09:30 BST
          Dean Smith - 09:30 BST
          Rafael Benitez - 11:30 BST
          Jurgen Klopp - 12:00 BST
          Patrick Vieira - 13:00 BST
          Thomas Tuchel - 13:00 BST
          Bruno Lage - 13:00 BST
          Daniel Farke - 13:15 BST
          Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - 13:15 BST
          Pep Guardiola - 13:30 BST
          Nuno Espirito Santo - 13:30 BST
          David Moyes - 13:30 BST
          Ralph Hasenhuttl - 13:30 BST
          Brendan Rodgers - 13:30 BST

        • It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          ESR owners in tears. How much was Ødegaard last season?

          1. Kellz86
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            5.0

            1. Kellz86
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Oops 6.0 actually if I’m not mistaken

          2. No Professionals
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            think he was 6.0

          3. farmerfat
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            They will both start. Just like they did last season.

        • nicksilver
          • 16 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Don't usually post on here but frequent and long-time reader.
          I made the rash decision to play my wildcard early and now worried my defence will be too weak once Robertson is back, anyone mind sharing their thoughts?

          De-Gea
          Matip, Tsimikas, Stones
          Salah, Bruno, Son, Pogba
          Antonio, DCL, Dennis

          Subs: Alonso, Gilmore, Livramento

          1. Bobjonesjnr
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Ditch Alonso, too expensive to be on the bench and big rotation risk.

            De Gea also risk once Hendo recovers.

            1. nicksilver
              • 16 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Good shouts, thanks

          2. No Professionals
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            personally i'd say you'd blown your wildcard (although don't know what team you had before).

            Tsimikas has 2 games max left. Dennis is still a complete unknown. A second 4.0 who probably won't play. Alonso won't play most weeks. Matip is a rotation risk. De Gea could end up second choice. Pogba isn't generally a reliable pick.

            other than that...

          3. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Other than DDG (not sure who your backup keeper is) I actually like it.

            Which surprises me as I’m not a fan of GW2 WC’s.

          4. Hotdogs for Tea
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            it’s certainly different

            are De-Gea, Matip, Tsimikas, Stones, Alonso nailed ? I could see all if those missing out at the same time

            Man U midfield and attack is very competitive so is Pogba even nailed ?

          5. Donny_Rover
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Too many risks in that wildcard team - De Gea will possibly lose his place when Henderson’s back, Tsimikas definitely will and having another £4m defender means you’ve got nothing covering, Alonso and Stones will be in and out of the team, Matip’s made of glass and got more competition this year…

            I’d downgrade Pogba to one of the £6-£6.5m options (Sarr, Benrahma, Raph), downgrade Alonso to a £4.5-£5m and use the savings to improve Matip & Tsimi.

          6. Diamondgeezer
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            De-Gea could be out once Henderson is back.
            Matip is a rotation risk with both Konate and Gomez.
            Tsimikas could be out soon as Robertson is back training.
            Pogba is not very consistent, 1 good game a lot bad.
            Dennis may be injured and Watford have a lot of forwards to rotate.
            Alonso will be rotated as Chillwell is first pick when back.

            There are some great option you could swap Pogba to in the 6-6.5 range. That extra money will help at the back.

          7. im1974
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            How to put this politely. Horrendous covers it I think

        • Bobjonesjnr
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Is Torres worth a punt?

          Sanchez 4.0. Itb 2.5

          TAA Tsimi Shaw Coufal Velt
          Salah Green Bruno Ben Gilmour
          Ings Ant 4.5

          Can do Gil to Torres and bench Coufal?

          1. No Professionals
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            go easy on the nicknames please, it's hard to work out what is what.

            1. Bobjonesjnr
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Noted. Thank you.

          2. JT11fc
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            I see your city problem, just not convinced its worth a transfer with rotation etc

            1. Bobjonesjnr
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Cheers. Thank you.

          3. No Professionals
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            i'd leave city alone for now, fairly low owned generally, extremely low captained, getting one feels more likely to hurt you than gain you anything (you'll need another transfer to get them out).

        • How I met your Mata
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Gundo injured then? or any more news

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Trained normally yesterday

            1. How I met your Mata
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Ah this puts me in a dilemma haha

              1. Nomar
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                4 years, 9 months ago

                Keep him if you have him as this is the GW that you really got him for.

            2. Salan
              • 16 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Really? It's a miracle from that shoulder's injury and Pep's after match comments.

              1. Piggs Boson
                • 14 Years
                4 years, 9 months ago

                There was a video of him training on Wednesday. It was a mini match, so pretty heavy.

                1. Salan
                  • 16 Years
                  4 years, 9 months ago

                  Thank you. Gundo what a strong man.

                  1. Piggs Boson
                    • 14 Years
                    4 years, 9 months ago

                    I don't think the shoulder was serious at all. The scans are precautionary.

          2. Hotdogs for Tea
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            fit as a butcher’s dog

        • Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Ben Dinnery:

          Arsenal up against the clock to get Aaron Ramsdale signed in time to face Chelsea: "We will see. there is still some paperwork getting done. He has done his medical but there are still things to resolve so we will have to wait."

          Yeah I'm definitely bringing Lukaku in now if they're trying to get Ramsdale in time to play

          1. Galza
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            I might bring in Mendy.
            Fancy him putting one past Ramsdale too… 😆

          2. No Professionals
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            difficult team talk for Tuchel

            1. No Professionals
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              shoot on sight

          3. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            This worries me as a QPR fan, as rumours are that Sheffield United want Seny Dieng as replacement. They can offer him more money than we can pay him.

            We don’t have a backup that I’d trust to be able to start in his place, certainly not Jordan Archer or Dylan Barnes!

            Newcastle worry me too, sniffing around Rob Dickie (rightly so in my opinion as he’s Premier League quality), as he’d be next to impossible to replace before the window closes.

            1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Ah that QPR badge reminds me of the good old bad old days of Panini sticker albums. Classic

            2. Hotdogs for Tea
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              ah QPR … I was there for the Michu opening day brace … bliss 🙂

        • King H
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Barnes to Torres ?

          1. Chalobah's Witness
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            nah Barnes is fine, City's not.

        • Lord of Ings
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Start one of:-
          A) Ayling
          B)Coufal

          1. No Professionals
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            A

        • thepuntmaster
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          I've got the funds to do Ings > Lukaku - should I do it or wait another week?

          1. No Professionals
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            I'd wait personally.

          2. ☈☾
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Do it

          3. Milk, 1 Šuker
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Wait mate

          4. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            He’ll be more expensive after he’s put Arsenal to the sword.

            That should answer that question for you.

          5. Galza
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            I’d go for it if Tuchel makes sounds that he’s going to start.

          6. Nate(U)dog(ie)
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            I'm doing it, but I'm aware Ings may well outscore him over the next 2 weeks. But it's a long-term move and I think he's capable of scoring against anyone

          7. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            If Kane stays at City and all other things being equal Lukaku wins the golden boot this season

        • Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Another fpl dream last night

          Kane goal for spurs
          Toney blank
          Ings goal

          Sorry Toney owners

          1. ☈☾
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Did Kane even train?

          2. No Professionals
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            I dreamt that kane missed a penalty for city.

        • JT11fc
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Benching Cash best option?
          Thanks
          Sanchez
          Tsimi Stones Shaw
          Bruno Salah Jota Mahrez Benrahma
          Ings Antonio

          4.0 Cash Perica omabamidele

          1. Bobjonesjnr
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah 100%. Sweet team! GL this week.

            1. JT11fc
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Thanks, GL

        • ☈☾
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Another GW2 Son haul on the cards then

          1. just a man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Son is the main player I’m worried not to have this week. Although Wolves did look solid and are at home. Doesn’t mean it’ll stop him though.

          2. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Hopefully.

            Son with a set-piece monopoly is a tasty prospect.

        • Sickboy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Would someone be able to send me a link to the captain prediction algs that I’ve heard being discussed please, I’m intrigued to see how accurate they are.

          Thanks in advance.

        • Miguel Sanchez
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          I stupidly hit the WC this week but onwards and upwards. Up the Chels this weekend. Good luck all!

          Sanchez
          Chilwell Shaw Tsimikas
          Salah(c) Bruno Greenwood Benrahma Sarr
          Lukaku Antonio

          Steele Ayling Livramento Street

          1. Joey Tribbiani
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Interesting 😮
            gl

          2. just a man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            V.good team if Kaku and Chilwell start. Gluck!

            1. Miguel Sanchez
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Lukaku I'm confident on. Chilwell is probably 50/50 but want him long term so no biggy if Ayling comes in

          3. Pedersen
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            TAA makes one 20 points gwna season. I sure hope it is this week

            1. Pedersen
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              gw* damn mobile

        • The Philosopher
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Will Veltman come back straight into the starting XI once he's back?
          Me rolling my transfer or not depends on this.

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Yep. Should do.

            Was only pinged by the app, so had to isolate for 10 days. I'm sure he's been keeping fit.

            1. The Philosopher
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Thanks

        • Konstaapeli
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Velkommen tilbake Ødegaard!

        • Kodap
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Right, made no changes, am I good to go?

          Sanchez
          Trent - Shaw - Tsim
          Salah (c) - Bruno - Grealish - Barnes - Buendia
          Ings - Antonio

          Bench: Steele - Ayling - Amartey - Obafemi

          1. _Gunner
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            yeah G2G

            1. Kodap
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              sweet thanks Ozil

        • Pariße
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Aubameyang and Lacazette apparenty have covid

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Both players tested positive for covid-19 and missed out on their season opener but are expected to return to face London rivals Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday.

            BBC Sport just now

            1. Konstaapeli
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              How do you test positive and then play a week later?

              1. just a man
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                4 years, 9 months ago

                They likely tested positive days before the opener, meaning time to isolate/recover before this weekend. Not much time to train with team though by the sound of it.

        • Milk, 1 Šuker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Want some clarification - start Pepe or Ayling this GW?

        • CRAZY TRAIN
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Any other Gundo owners tempted to give him the armband? Could be a great differential if he plays

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Nope!

          2. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Not the armband as minutes will be probably managed. That is if he even starts.

            I am worried though if CTY get medieval and the likes of Grealish, Mahrez et al haul big.

          3. Brosef Stalin
            • 15 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Too risky. He could easily come on as an 86th minute sub and mess up your captaincy.