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Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are faced with a much smaller pool of viable captains than usual this weekend.

Blank Gameweek 30 features just four matches and only one team currently in the Premier League’s top five.

Unsurprisingly, Harry Kane (£12.4m) has emerged as the people’s favourite ahead of Sunday’s clash against West Ham United, but Son Heung-min (£10.9m) is an alternative option in the Tottenham Hotspur ranks, while Raul Jimenez (£7.6m) faces off against the division’s worst defence at Molineux.

First, we will assess the fallout of the captain poll, before then analysing the best options, Rate My Team (RMT) and the Premier Fantasy Tools ratings ahead of Friday’s 18:30 GMT deadline.

THE CAPTAIN POLL

As you can see, Harry Kane’s lead in the Fantasy Football Scout captain poll is a hugely significant one.

After producing eight attacking returns in the last four Gameweeks, the Spurs forward has attracted the support of 59.79% of votes.

Son Heung-min, meanwhile, sits in second, having been backed by 13.8% of FPL managers.

Raul Jimenez occupies third place with 4.6%, followed by Philippe Coutinho (£7.5m) and Bukayo Saka (£6.6m) on 4.18% and 3.14% respectively.

HARRY KANE/SON HEUNG-MIN

The best Spurs players for FPL Double Gameweek 29 and beyond
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  1. Malinwa
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    1 FH (want to keep my FH for GW 33)
    FT = Jota > Son

    Take a -4? = gives me 8 players GW30
    a) Dennis > Jimi
    b) Livra > Coady
    c) Other?
    d) No hit

    Lloris
    Doherty - White
    Kulu - Saka - Raph
    Laca

    Foster - TAA - Rudiger - Salah - Jota - Livra - Dennis

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B - Wolves defence better option than Soton so should work out for the hit

  2. Biggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Sa (Foster)
    White, Kilman (Trent, James, Rudiger)
    Coutinho, Raphinha, Saka (Salah, Mount)
    Kane, Gelhart (Broja)

    8(ish) players and 1FT which will be Mount to Barnes (with a view to do Coutinho to Havertz in 31).

    G2G?

    1. Malinwa
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Solid!

    2. Max City
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      My concern as well,.. will 9 players is enough for this BGW?

      Sa (Dubrav)
      Saiss Tierney (TAA Robbo Digne)
      Saka Son Kulu Ramsey (Salah)
      Laca Jimi (Broja)

  3. Maddamotha
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    People who have freehit left, but not using it this gw.
    What are you saving it for? A potential big gw?
    Have many players palying this gw would make you use the free hit? Im currently on 6 and strongly considering using it.

    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      You should probably use it then

    2. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Think I'm saving it for 33 but depends how the fa cup games pan out

    3. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      GW33 and/or GW36

    4. tokara
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      U have 6 before FT or after? I have 7 or 8 playing only but not gg to FH, not worth it

      1. Maddamotha
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I have 6 before using any FT.
        Could get Kane with a hit, but means moving Salah out.

    5. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      In your shoes I would use it. Im on 8 players and almost using it but have eyes on DGW33 and 37. Aiming transfers for DGW36 which I already have the big teams except ManCity who will come in with transfers later

    6. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I’m not keen on using a FH in a week with only 4 games. It’s likely that there will only be a handful of high scoring players - maybe 2 or 3 in double figures, 1 or 2 defences getting clean sheets. I’m not sold on this gameweek.

      1. Maddamotha
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        That might be true. Just seems like this is the time to use a FH, with only 6 players playing currently. 2 of them are Antonio and Jimenez. Should easily outscore my original team with 15-20points I reckon.

    7. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Probably 33, or 37/8. Have 9 starters + Gelhardt this week

  4. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is it crazy to roll my FT this week when I only have 7 or 8 active players?
    The only player I’d gladly lose is Broja, but the only 2 direct swaps I can do are for Rodrigo or Hwang.
    Alternatively I’d take a 4 point hit and transfer out Robertson or Rudiger or Salah, but I don’t really want to lose them.
    So, do I just bank the transfer and hold my breath this week?

    Sa
    Saiss, Doherty
    Coutinho, Saka, Raphina
    Kane, Gelhardt
    (Dubravka, Robertson, TAA, Rudiger, Salah, Havertz, Broja)
    0.9m

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Roll

  5. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Wood/Gordon to Toney/Ramsay for 11 (-4)?

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think that’s a good move.

    2. Bob B
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Personally think it's not worth it, Toney nor Ramsey have great fixtures for the BGW & beyond

      1. Bob B
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I'd be looking beyond BGW30 for Leicester/Burnley players

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Nah, waste of FTs imo. Feel like you just stick with your Woods or Gordons at this point - unless you can afford proper upgrades - and focus FTs on more impactful players

    4. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'd hold tbh

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks everyone.

    5. hibster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      gordon has dgw next week

  6. Bob B
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    9 Players for GW30 with 1 Free & 1.5ITB

    Schmeichel
    White Doherty
    Ramsey Kulusevski Saka Raphinha
    Kane Lacazette

    Broja & Alonso on the chopping block

    A. Save FT
    B. Broja to Iheanacho
    C. Alonso to Fofana

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B.
      Outside chance that Alonso starts against Brentford in 31.

    2. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

  7. Gudjohnsen
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Saka or Barnes?

    Have Lacazette

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Saka - Leicester squad may be rotated around European games down the line

    2. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Barnes.
      Both in good form though and good fixtures to come.

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Saka all day

    4. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Barnes

  8. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What to do for GW30? Currently only have 6 players: Kane, Son, Martinelli, Saka, Amartey, Doherty

    a) Save transfer and go with 6 players

    b) Use final FH this week

    c) Salah and King ----> Barnes and Lacazette -4 (gives me 8 players)

    d) James and King ----> Jimenez and White -4 (gives me 8 players)

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think d is your best option there. You keep Salah and your FH chip and you get your 4 points back straight away (probably).

      1. You've got red on you.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        If I can ride out the Watford game without Salah though (I know scary!), Liverpool have City after that. Then I'd bring back Salah the following week.

    2. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      D

  9. Original Sin
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    FH team after making some changes on the 1st draft:

    Ramsdale
    Cash Doherty Jonny
    Coutinho Barnes(C) Son Saka
    Toney Jimenez Kane

    Sa Maddison Tierney Dawson

    I took some punts and concentrated on the attacking defenders as I don't think there will be many CS in this GW. Ramsdale is for the save points ( Countinho and CO. tries long range shots).
    I am betting that Villa will do well against ARS as they had much more rest and fresh legs and hence chose 2 VILLA. Decided against Lacazette and chose Toney over him.
    Also betting that BRE will do well against Leicester. Only unsure about Maddison, he didn't start some of the previous games, unsure about his minutes.
    Please leave your thoughts

    1. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good. I like the Jonny punt. You sure on his minutes?

      1. Original Sin
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Not sure though. If he doesn't start, it's not an issue. Maybe will keep Coady on the bench in case he doesn't start

  10. Freund88
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Only have 4 players Ben Davies, Son, Ramsey, Watkins + 1FT

    Wildcard this week? Or try to ride out the week and wildcard after the international break?

    1. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ride it out, WC to maximise the doubles?

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        This.
        WC is better used with more fixtures.
        Everyone is getting a low score this week but in the big dgws some people will get 150+

    2. tokara
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ride out i would take -4 for Arsenal players

  11. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Morning players.

    Few questions. Feedback would be appreciated as always;

    1. ML leader has Coady and 11 players, I only have 8. Shall I bring Coady in and peg myself as a -4? The upside is if Coady gets more than 4 points, I don't lose out. Downside is if Coady just gets 3 or less then I could have gained a point on him vs the hit.

    2. Any news on if James will be back for GW31?

    3. Ought I get Toney in for a hit? He'll be a differential vs ML leader. Then should I captain him? Kane would be alternative but he has him too.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      1 - no, too early to be copying their players especially for the likes of Coady

      2 - James should be fine, travelled to France with the squad and expect him to be on the bench vs Boro

      3 - no Toney for a hit and captain Kane instead

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Def the week to captain Kane.

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Critically - do you want Coady long term?

      1. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Don't think so but I can afford him as deadweight.

    4. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sounds unanimous that I'm getting tunnel vision.

  12. Punty McPuntface
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Casual question incoming.

    I haven't used the free hit chips this season. So do I still have 2 to use?

    1. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yep

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yes - but you can’t use them back to back

    3. Original Sin
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

    4. Punty McPuntface
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks all!

  13. Fernandito
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Digne to...
    A Cash
    B R Pereira
    C Saiss (Have Kilman)
    D Tierney (Have Ramsdale)

    1. Ëð
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B could be a good long term move

    2. tokara
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Save

  14. Ëð
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Anything to change on my FH team? Is bench order all good?

    Sa
    Tierney, Doherty, Jonny
    Son, Coutinho, Barnes, Saka
    Kane, Laca, Jimenez

    Schmeichel, Raph, Pereira, Cash

  15. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Good morning.Which players that you don't own,you afraid for gw31?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not afraid but think Maddison could return well

    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Kulu

    3. The Mantis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Coutinho every week so far, never seems like I'm able to bring him in, always got bigger fires to put out

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Would you say you’re…ahem…praying, Mantis?

        1. The Mantis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Yes I would say so

          1. The Knights Template
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Please try the Bistro, lamb’s fry the special this evening.

      2. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I think he will find it hard in gw31.

    4. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      City players - whoever plays. Mahrez or Sterling could do really well I think for example.

    5. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Kula and Coutinho

    6. tokara
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Coutinho the little fooker

  16. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    DCL's assist 9 minutes into the stoppage time. Well, before the GW I would have said 4 pts is a flop, but given the circumstances - I'll take it.

  17. The Mantis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    g'morning all, lovely day by all accounts it seems

    Question for you, do I take -4 to play to field 8 players?
    Take further hits or even FH the (miserable) current set up below?

    Tierney / Doherty
    Son / Saka / Ramsey
    Kane

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I’d prob do that with Kane cap.

    2. Branch Warren
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I’d probably free hit if I only had 6 man

  18. manu4life99
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    With Semedo and Hoever injured, does this mean Jonny is nailed for gw30?

    I just need a gw30 starter (will bench gw31/32 before FH33 and WC34/35)

  19. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    How’s she looking. -4 hit taken

    Ramsdale
    Bavies RAN
    Saka Martinelli Coutinho Son Barnes
    Jimenez Kane(c)

    10 players should be alright I suppose

    1. Branch Warren
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Better than mine. Decent bro

    2. FCSB
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good

  20. Branch Warren
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Reckon Kilman will play?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I do, but based on very little

      1. Branch Warren
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Good enough for me. Was just wondering if there was any reason I had to shift him that I didn’t know about

  21. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    On a FH. Will have Kane & Kulu.
    Spurs defender or Son?

    An interesting stat of late is that Tottenham have conceded the most headed goal attempts out of anyone in the last 6 (and second most goal attempts in the box).

    Typically West Ham are pretty good in the air, although don't seem to have been racking up the headers too much of late.

    1. FredrikH
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Dawson will get his header. Go triple up with Son.

    2. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I am thinking dawson or cresswell

  22. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    This team good to roll the transfer?

    Ramsdale
    White / Doherty / Kilman
    Coutinho / Raphinha / Saka / Kulusevski
    Kane(C)

    Other players are:
    Dubravka / TAA / Rudiger / Salah / Wood / Broja

    £2.3 ITB with 1FT

    Other options is to move Wood on for a playing striker but I don't really fancy the options lng term. Maybe Ihenacho would be a shout with Daka out last night and Vardy still out

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Roll. Iheanacho not worth it for 1 (probable) start

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      We have 12/15 same players with same forward line. (I have Son over Cout, Cancelo over Rudi and Cash over Doh + therefore only 0.3 itb.) I am considering to free up funds by selling Wood for Gelhardt. It blocks me from straight swap to WW, but leaves me with possibility to sell Broja for him. Supposing Gelhardt gets 1 pt, transfer cost would be 3 pts. The idea is to have more money elsewhere for the rest of the season and prepare for formation change rather now than later.

      1. ShaunGoater123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Would this be for a hit?

        If so I wouldn't do it. Although formation change is likely, things can change really quickly so I think holding back is probably wiser.

  23. TanN
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is the following -4 worth it? It would give me 10 players for bgw30
    Coutinho + Gilmour --> Ramsey + Barnes

  24. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Martinelli or Odegaard?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Martinelli

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        But Odegaard son of Aeroguard a good option too.

        1. tokara
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Asgaard u mean

          1. The Mentaculus
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Aeroguard is an Australian insect repellent apparently. One of the Knight's more esoteric (but always welcome) jests

            1. The Knights Template
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              No flies on you, Mentaculus!

    2. tokara
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      As a Ode owner, go M

  25. FredrikH
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A. Coutinho Jimi Laca
    B. Barnes Maddison Toney
    This GW only. On a FH.

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Interested in Barnes Jimi Toney? Otherwise B

      1. FredrikH
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Think Maddison could ho big this GW. Pref him over Jimi, can't see him scoring more than one goal at best.

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

  26. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which combo scores more?

    1) Son and White
    2) Coutinho and Doherty

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      2

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Ta. That's what I'm on now

  27. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I see Barnes get full 90 last night, do you think he starts the next game thinking of the following moves.

    A. Ramsey > Barnes
    B. Roll

    Thanks

  28. tokara
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Any Raphinha news

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      What happened to him?

      1. tokara
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Read something earlier but i better dont start rumors

  29. Matty172
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    2 spots to fill to get 11 out, current dilemma is either:
    A) Jonny & Barnes
    B) Eriksen & Toney
    C) Another combination?

  30. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Haven't seen any Raphinha takers ... perhaps it's due time? 😛

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I’m tempted by Raphinha over any of the Leicester mids, and I’m a Leicester fan…

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      There are better options