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Captain Sensible December 13

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 17?

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Fantasy Premier League’s (FPL) top-scorer Mohamed Salah (£13.1m) is once again the leading captaincy candidate, as Liverpool host Newcastle United in Gameweek 17.

There are some appealing matches elsewhere, however, with Manchester City up against Leeds United at the Etihad one stand-out fixture.

First, we will assess the fallout of the Gameweek 17 captain poll, before then analysing the best options, Rate My Team (RMT) and the Premier Fantasy Tools ratings ahead of Tuesday’s 18:00 GMT deadline.

THE CAPTAIN POLL

In a predictably one-sided captain poll, Mohamed Salah is the clear leader, having gained a whopping 73.33% of total votes from our users at the time of writing.

Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m) sat in second before the postponement of Manchester United’s clash with Brentford, having been backed by 7.69% of FPL managers.

Bernardo Silva (£7.7m), Emmanuel Dennis (£5.8m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£8.1m) make up the rest of the top five, all tied on 3.08%.

MOHAMED SALAH AND TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD

Salah on target as Liverpool assets prosper at Leeds 3
HOW HAS CAPTAIN SENSIBLE PERFORMED SO FAR THIS SEASON?

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  1. PascalCygan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Raphinha to Gallagher for free?

    That would allow me to do Gundogan to Bilva tomorrow for -4, or something else if United are off.

    1FT 0.4ITB
    DDG*
    TAA James Rudiger Livra*
    Salah Jota Gundogan ESR
    Ronaldo* King

    Steele Raphinha Cancelo** Street

    Cheers

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    1. krawiecus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No. Dont sell playing players

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      1. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        OK, cheers

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    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Gundogan to Gallagher is something you could do if money is that tight. I don't expect Gundo to start this week, so you wouldn't sell playing player imo.

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      1. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks. I’ll probably leave it for tonight and suck up the price rise and reassess with hopefully more info tomorrow

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  2. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    If Lei game will be on, just Mbeumo to Jota and play Vardy+Raph?

    Or maybe add Raph to Foden/BSilva -4 ?

    Rambo/Foster
    TAA/Cancelo/James/Alonso/Duffy
    Salah/Bowen/Raph/Gallagher/Mbeumo
    Vardy/King/4.4

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    1. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      First move for sure, think the -4 makes sense too

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  3. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Quite surprised with the bookies having United as firm favourites to win against Atleti over the 2 legs..think it should be a lot closer and there is definite value on punting on Atleti

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    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Are they English bookies???

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    2. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Both poor sides right now

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  4. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Do I leave this team alone?? - *covid doubt * - minor doubt* - *** out

    *Sanchez* - *DeGea*
    --
    TAA - James - Rudiger - Livramento* - (Cancelo***)
    --
    Salah-Jota-ESR-Bernardo (Gilmour)
    --
    King - *Ronaldo* - (*Toney*)
    --
    I stupidly got in Ronaldo before the Norwich game on Saturday - so any transfers would be a -4
    --
    Likely 10 starters if Brentford v Man United is off and Livramento is fit.

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    1. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I’m in a similar position. Hoping to have more info tomorrow

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      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I suppose it is the only thing I can do now - wait for the info.
        Would take 9 players to be honest.
        I got lucky last gameweek where a -8 (because of covid) gained me 9 points after hits.
        This week I have no clue what to do.

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  5. Amartey Partey
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Pretty crazy that the Premier League are going to let thousands of fans travel to the game before they make any decision. Bar stewards.

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    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Brentford is in London, not like the United fans have to do much travelling.

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      1. Amartey Partey
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Plenty in Manchester do.

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    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, if you're travelling from Ireland.

      Guess it will be announced soon or by 8 am?

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    3. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      There is a decision, the game is on. Until it’s not.

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  6. CAP
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who to start:
    1. Raph vs. City
    2. Antonio vs. Arsenal

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    1. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      2

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    2. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      2

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    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Both can score.

      Both good options. Raphinha better form.

      How does Antonio do against West Ham? They'll be up for it as normal.

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      1. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Scored on his last visit to Arsenal.

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    4. CAP
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks all

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  7. jtaylor500
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Gundo- Bilva for -4?

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    1. HonestBlatter
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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  8. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    If MU game is called off, which GW would they be back for?
    Thanks!

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  9. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hold my beer Arsenal have COVID-19!

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/17030840/arsenal-positive-covid-tests-staff-members/

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    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      So far no players only staff, but we know this can change!

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    2. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      “ As it stands, none of the Arsenal squad are currently impacted by Covid.”

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    3. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      HT from earlier mate.

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      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        🙂

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  10. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Man U game being off will be the death knell on my season.

    Only just brought in Dalot and Ronaldo to replace Regulion and Toney. Couldn't be any more unlucky.

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    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not ideal but will be many in the same boat.

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      1. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Many will be unscathed and climb based purely on luck.

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        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          It is getting to the stage where it is making a farce of the season like last year.

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    2. A.Dim.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Toney wouldn't be playing anyway.

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      1. Bennerman
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        His manager begged to differ earlier today

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      2. krawiecus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        He actually likely will.

        But yea, everyone in the same boat, I got Dalot and Ronaldo for Reguilon and Kane (also King for Jimenez) last week for -4. Hit exactly paid off (5 Dalot vs 1 Livramento) and I'm not too unhappy with that decision.Youll deal with the issues as they arise and are confirmed

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      3. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Even still, I replaced two covid postponed players with two covid postponed players. Most rivals are unaffected.

        Think I'll pack it in, in all honesty.

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    3. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Too much luck involved this and last season. Don’t be too bothered by it man, it’s not in our hands. You can’t predict stuff like this.

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      1. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        True, just venting. It's frustrating, plans mean very little in this game now.

        Covid spoiled much of my enjoyment the previous season or two, probably due a break from the game.

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  11. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    If utd game is called off:

    Ronaldo and Bissouma to Jesus and Jota is ok for - 4 hit?

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    1. krawiecus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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      1. krawiecus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        But Jesus can start on the bench, in general though taking a hit to get rid of at least one non-playing and to bring in Jota will be good.

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    2. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yaay

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  12. TheYogaDaddy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    Livramento* TAA James (Duffy) (Cancelo)
    Salah (C) Jota Raphinha Mbuemo (Brownhill)
    CR7* King Antonio

    0 ft, 0.3 itb

    What do I do here??

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  13. School of Poch
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    So at the moment it is probably a wait on Utd game news before making any of these moves but if Utd game is still on, thoughts on the below options?

    A: Vardy > Ronaldo
    B: ASM > Dennis
    C: Hwang > Dennis
    D: ASM Vardy > Ronaldo Dennis (-4)
    E: Hwang Vardy > Ronaldo Dennis (-4)

    DDG
    TAA James White Liv
    Salah Jota Bilva Mbuemo
    Vardy Hwang

    Steele ASM Cancelo McArthur

    1FT 2.5ITB

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    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

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    2. MikeS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Manure game seems almost certain to be off?

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  14. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Foden or Gallagher in?

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    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      And now it actually matters that I have both Bernardo and Cancelo. Triple up is good chance, but also risky.

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      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        have the triple up too. Was awful last week especially watching the 15 pointers from the likes of Connor

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

      big price difference
      they both have fantastic fixtures the next 4 weeks so probably both!
      Gallagher more likely to start all of them
      I have Foden and would love Gallagher in for ESR but rolling to have 2ft

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      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Salah, Jota, Bernardo, Bowen, Gundo*

        Difficult to drop any if them. Exact money to get Foden. Not sure if I could do anything with the money.

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      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Wouldn't sell ESR when they play at home. Saints should be able to defend against Gallagher better than CP did. Yet Watford is plum fixture, but so is Newcastle for MCI.

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        1. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          just need some kind of news that ESR will start, could be eased back after they played well without

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    3. MikeS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Gallagher

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

      have both and they have been a frustration to hold since I bought Foden in GW8 and Gallagher in GW12.

      As ever you have to stick with these guys

      Gallagher probably will score more points based upon his high number of attempts on goal if he starts at 10, but not so if he sits deeper in the pivot

      Get both 😉

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  15. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Play one?

    A ESR

    B Antonio

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    1. MikeS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

    Was thinking of ddg to ramsdale this week but seems arsenal have a covid outbreak now too.. no one is safe, save your transfers till last minute!

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  17. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    United waiting for Premier League decision on Brentford game. Club have pushed for postponement and players expected it to be called off, but plans underway to host game at Brentofrd's end. #mufc are due to fly down in under 12 hours

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    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      They're still flying?? Why can't they take the train like their supporters have to in order to get to Manchester each week?

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      1. MikeS
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        They'd get covid on the train

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      2. JUNITED
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Not enough time I guess.

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  18. Starskyb
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Johnson -->
    a)Davies,
    b)Guehi
    c) Coufal

    Thoughts appreciated thanks.

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    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      which of those are at risk of a postponed game ?

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  19. tc93
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Best cheap def? (around 4.5)

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    1. Dazzler
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      White

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    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Davies

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    3. MikeS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Dier

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      1. MikeS
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Or ait nouri

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  20. JUNITED
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    https://twitter.com/TelegraphDucker/status/1470541706315587590?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1470541706315587590%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=

    Brentford vs Man United postponed

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  21. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Best Ronnie replacement? Watkins? Already have Dennis and Broja.
    Thanks!

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  22. thePunisher07
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hi, not sure if I should transfer A.Armstrong on. Dennis seems like a good buy or do I save the FT and do a bigger move the weekend. Any advice?

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