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Who is the best captain for FPL Gameweek 9?

19 October 2021 864 comments
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Deputy Editor Tom joined Scoutcast regular Joe earlier today to look at the best captaincy candidates for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) in Gameweek 9.

You can watch the video either embedded in this article below or on our YouTube channel.

Chelsea certainly have the most appealing fixture as they host Norwich City in Saturday’s early kick-off. 

That’s why it is no surprise to see Romelu Lukaku (£11.7m) top of the latest poll. Even team-mate Timo Werner (£8.6m) makes a rare appearance in the current top five!

However, Mohamed Salah’s (£12.8m) form, paired with Manchester United’s recent defensive struggles, ensure that this week’s captaincy decision maybe isn’t quite as clear-cut as we first thought.

In our video, we also discuss some of the less considered options, such as Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m), Jamie Vardy (£10.6m), Son Heung-min (£10.1m) and Harry Kane (£12.1m), all of whom have under 3% backing in the poll.

You can cast your vote on the widget of our home page or below, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notified of future episodes.

Don’t forget to check back for our Captain Sensible article later in the week, which will delve into even more detail on the main runners and riders.

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  1. Andy_Social
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Premium keepers are having their time. First Mendy, then Ederson pulling off some decent saves, now Alisson to the rescue.

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  2. Paqueta Rice
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Griezemann red card!!!

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  3. Sim Simma
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    5 years, 20 days ago

    Griezmann Red

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    1. Yank Revolution
      5 years, 20 days ago

      What was Griez thinking?

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      1. Don Van Vliet
        5 years, 20 days ago

        One less name for Simon Brotheyerton and Alan Smeith to butcher.

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        1. Yank Revolution
          5 years, 20 days ago

          Im listening to it in Spanish (no choice!)

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  4. lilmessipran
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Ramsdale
    Christensen Cancelo Dias Taa
    Salah Raph Foden
    Luka Antonio Jiminez

    Foster Livra Brownhill Luiz

    Would you start Livramento ahead of anyone from the starting ten this gw?

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  5. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 20 days ago

    On balance

    Man City squad most likely to win the Premier League. Despite Feran Torres injury and all in the team depth.

    With Liverpool attack and defence doing well, along with Chelsea 2nd and 3rd.

    Man Utd fighting it out for 4th place, along with a few decent clubs?

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    1. Sun Jihai
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      5 years, 20 days ago

      Yep. 4th place the most uncertain.
      Watford, Norwich and Burnley to get relegated (though would love Newcastle to).

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      1. ZimZalabim
        5 years, 20 days ago

        it would be absolutely hilarious if newcastle did get relegated.

        Lets see which manager they go for and who they buy in Jan but a couple bad decisions and they will go down

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  6. Sim Simma
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    5 years, 20 days ago

    Jota to start next game

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    1. BeWater
      5 years, 20 days ago

      I don't think he will. Next game is 5 days away. Klopp loves that front 3 so can't see how Jota starts. He will have a chance against Brighton though.

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      1. Sun Jihai
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        5 years, 20 days ago

        2G, 2A for Firmino in his last 2 appearances vs. Man Utd too iirc

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  7. Rainer
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Not a red ruining the game.

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    1. JBG
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Harsh red imo.

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      1. Yank Revolution
        5 years, 20 days ago

        When your foot as at the face level of your nearby opponent, how is that harsh?

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      2. JONALDINHO
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Harsh? He drop kicked him in the face

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    2. F4L
      5 years, 20 days ago

      hmm Firmino didn't duck down though, foot was just too high

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    3. ZimZalabim
      5 years, 20 days ago

      dangerous play

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    4. Jimmers
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      5 years, 20 days ago

      Definite red. Reckless and dangerous play.

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  8. F4L
    5 years, 20 days ago

    that's a red, but game ruined 🙁

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    1. Paqueta Rice
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Agreed. Pool were on the ropes. Lucky

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  9. Bounce
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Who is the best FPL captain in FPL for FPL Gameweek 9... FPL?

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      5 years, 20 days ago

      FML

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    2. Paqueta Rice
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Vvd, Taa, Dcl or Asm

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    3. ZimZalabim
      5 years, 20 days ago

      whats FPL ?

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    4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Just for clarity - we’re talking about FPL here, right?

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    5. unclesbasement
      5 years, 20 days ago

      FPS

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  10. Paqueta Rice
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Dzeko done sweet f all in the first two matchdays and I sell and he gets a goal and assist. Benzema in the other hand has no involvement in his sides 3 goals ffs

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  11. AC/DC AFC
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    5 years, 20 days ago

    RB Leipzeig 2... 1 up away at PSG.

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    1. F4L
      5 years, 20 days ago

      great for City

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  12. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Harsh enough,eyes on the ball all the way.

    Kinda reminds me of the red card Nani got against Real Madrid in the CL a few years ago.

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    1. Yank Revolution
      5 years, 20 days ago

      The Nani RC was a criminally bad call, this wasn't.

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    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 20 days ago

      You can't have your studs that high without knowing if players are around you.

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    3. @persecuted_by_mods
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Nani's one was injustice, this was way too high and dangerous

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      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Both players boots were around the same height of the ground tbf.

        Only difference is Firminio was dipping his head towards the ball while Arbeloa jumped and got caught on his mid section.

        Pity he got sent off as it has put a damper on what was a cracking game up to the sending off.

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        1. @persecuted_by_mods
          5 years, 20 days ago

          Not necessarily about the height, instead of in game context like ball position and likeliness of winning it etc

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    4. JONALDINHO
      5 years, 20 days ago

      So if I were to 2 foot the attacker studs up going for the leg break but I was looking at my teammate it’s not a red?

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  13. Boss Hogg
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Saka to Foden for -4?

    Yes or no?

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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Yes to all hits, the only fun part about the game

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      1. Yank Revolution
        5 years, 20 days ago

        I like the cut of your jib and would subscribe to your newsletter.

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  14. Deer-in-headlights
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Which the better pair for WC? Thanks.
    A. Rudiger + Brownhill
    B. White + Gallagher
    Other defenders currently: TAA Chilwell Duffy Livramento

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    1. unclesbasement
      5 years, 20 days ago

      A so long as you have decent cover in midfield

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      1. Deer-in-headlights
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        5 years, 20 days ago

        Salah - Son - Raph - Mbuemo
        Lukaku - Antonio - Toney

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        1. unclesbasement
          5 years, 20 days ago

          yh really good attack...A it is imo

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        2. CrouchDown
          5 years, 20 days ago

          Your team value must be insane?

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          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            5 years, 20 days ago

            That’s easily attainable?

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            1. CrouchDown
              5 years, 20 days ago

              With 3 premiums in defence?

              Lol not for me it’s not

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          2. Deer-in-headlights
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            5 years, 20 days ago

            101.9 as of Sunday

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  15. Andy_Social
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Jota about to come on

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    1. F4L
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Mane rest 😀

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  16. Paqueta Rice
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Manè off for Jota

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    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 20 days ago

      That’s hopeful for Jota start v United if Firmino still playing

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      1. Paqueta Rice
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Agree. I’m going to start Jota anyway

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  17. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Mané subbed for Jota.

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  18. McPollolocco
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Chillwell or Walker for the next gameweeks

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    1. F4L
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Chily if Alonso starts tomorrow

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      1. Miguel Sanchez
        5 years, 20 days ago

        This

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    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Chillwell

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    3. Paqueta Rice
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Neither and avoid the headache

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  19. JohnnyCroat
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Bobby gets clattered, Jota 'rested' so do we still expect a Klopp Konundrum this weekend?

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    1. JONALDINHO
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Salah Firmino Mane. Jota off the bench

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  20. Calculated Risks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Mane and Armstrong to Son and Vardy? Mane has done good for me but was always a placeholder for Trollkaku but not fancying him now

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    1. Yank Revolution
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Oh yes

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  21. Tambling5
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 20 days ago

    So as a Cancelo and Mahrez owner, can I assume they are both likely to be subs at the weekend?

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Assume nothing with Pep

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  22. Paqueta Rice
    5 years, 20 days ago

    I hate the way Athletico carry on to the red and Simeone is not much better

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    1. Paqueta Rice
      5 years, 20 days ago

      *ref

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    2. F4L
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Spanish football has a reputation, but Atletico just take it to another level 😆

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      1. Paqueta Rice
        5 years, 20 days ago

        It boils my blood

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    3. Monklane
      5 years, 20 days ago

      I hate it

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  23. Paqueta Rice
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Messi goal
    Haller goal

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    1. Paqueta Rice
      5 years, 20 days ago

      How about Sebastian Hallerwoth 6goals and an assist in 3 CL games 😆

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  24. Paqueta Rice
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Madrid 4 goals and no Benzema involvement ffs.

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  25. ANGRY PERSON
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Mbappe on fire tonight

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  26. F4L
    5 years, 20 days ago

    What a brainfart

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  27. Paqueta Rice
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Salah is so hard to hate

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    1. Monklane
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Why try?

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      1. Paqueta Rice
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Nah, I don’t. Joy to watch.

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  28. Gazwaz80
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Game over…

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  29. Don Van Vliet
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Cool as a cucumber.
    Nice penalty.

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  30. DAZZ
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Salah G
    Jota A

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