Captain Sensible

Who is the best captain for FPL Gameweek 10?

31 October 2025 324 comments
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Backed by a season-high 6.5 million Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers with the armband in Gameweek 9, Erling Haaland (£14.8m) blanked for the first time since Gameweek 2.

Despite this, the captaincy decision will once again be straightforward for the majority. One poor game certainly doesn’t undo all the Norwegian’s good work up to now.

But in Captain Sensible, we ask if there is a case to look beyond the Norwegian this week, especially with league leaders Arsenal facing Burnley in a plum fixture.

First, we will assess the on-site captaincy poll. We will then analyse player and team statistics, Rate My Team (RMT) and the Premier Fantasy Tools ratings ahead of Saturday’s 1.30pm GMT deadline.

Captaincy Poll

Gameweek 10 Best captain

Once again, Haaland leads the captaincy Fantasy Football Scout captaincy poll, albeit by a smaller margin than we have grown accustomed to in recent weeks. Over 41% of site users believe the Norwegian, who has scored 11 goals in nine league starts, is the best option for Gameweek 10.

The Arsenal duo, Bukayo Saka (£10.0m) and Gabriel Magalhaes (£6.5m), complete the top three ahead of the Gunners’ trip to Turf Moor, both bagging more than 10% of the vote share.

Elsewhere, Yankuba Minteh (£6.0m) and Bryan Mbeumo (£8.2m) are the only other players to receive more than 5% backing, ahead of fixtures against Nottingham Forest and Leeds United, respectively. Minteh being the first option in the poll, and benefitting from some erroneous votes, may account for his popularity…

Player Stats – Last Six Gameweeks

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  1. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 months, 28 days ago

    play semenyo or kudus,have donnarumma

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    1. Mother Farke
      • 2 Years
      3 months, 28 days ago

      Semenyo. He can do it against anyone and plays for a team that's built to attack. Spurs still don't look fluid enough in attack to me.

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    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      3 months, 28 days ago

      Semenyo

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    3. theshazly
      • 2 Years
      3 months, 28 days ago

      Semenyo

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    4. I have no Wirtz
        3 months, 28 days ago

        Semenyo

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    5. Maddamotha
      • 9 Years
      3 months, 28 days ago

      Would you do Senesi, Pedro > Truffert, Mateta?

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      1. mcsteely
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        3 months, 28 days ago

        For free yes

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      2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 9 Years
        3 months, 28 days ago

        Yes. Or Richards if you have no Palace. Andersen is back too.

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    6. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 months, 28 days ago

      Got one space left on my wildcard, up to 7 mil
      What’s the vibe on these options

      Enzo
      Minteh
      Ndiaye

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      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 9 Years
        3 months, 28 days ago

        None

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        1. mcsteely
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          3 months, 28 days ago

          Any other suggestions up to 7? Already got Sarr

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      2. theshazly
        • 2 Years
        3 months, 28 days ago

        Gamble on Neto

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    7. FPLMACKEM
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 months, 28 days ago

      Raya
      Gabriel, Tarkowski, Andersen
      Bruno, Ndiaye, Semenyo, Reijnders
      Gyokeres, Mateta, Haaland (c)

      Dubravka, Stach, Rodon, Senesi

      4ft 0.6 itb

      A Reijnders and Tarkowski to Sarr and Richards (means I will have three ft for next week)
      B Reijnders, Tarkowski, Gyokeres and Stach to Sarr, Richards, Guiu and Saka (uses all my free transfers and the more aggressive approach)

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      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 9 Years
        3 months, 28 days ago

        B

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      2. I have no Wirtz
          3 months, 28 days ago

          A … and start Rodon instead of Gyo

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      3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 9 Years
        3 months, 28 days ago

        Save FT here? 1.5 ITB

        Pope
        Gabriel Timber Andersen
        Bruno Mbeumo Semenyo Sarr Kudus
        Haaland Mateta

        Dubravka Gulu Mukiele Rodon

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        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 9 Years
          3 months, 28 days ago

          Yes. Play Mukiele over Andersen imo

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        2. mcsteely
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          3 months, 28 days ago

          Nice team. Save

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        3. I have no Wirtz
            3 months, 28 days ago

            How about back 4, Andersen and Mukiele. Bench Kudus?

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        4. OffsidePenalty
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 months, 28 days ago

          Start
          A) VdV(CHE)
          B) Sensi(MCI)

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          1. Rico123
            • 3 Years
            3 months, 28 days ago

            I’m on A and benching B but that may just be a response to benching him for his haul last week

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          2. I have no Wirtz
              3 months, 28 days ago

              A

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          3. Connor's Calling
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            3 months, 28 days ago

            Play 1 of:
            A) Senesi
            B) Rodon
            C) Esteve

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            1. Rico123
              • 3 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              A I think, marginally ahead of B - both a way ahead of C

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            2. I have no Wirtz
                3 months, 28 days ago

                B

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            3. Rico123
              • 3 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Regardless of value difference, if you were only bringing in one this week would you prioritise

              A Sarr (have Mateta)
              b Saka(have double Ars defence)

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              1. mcsteely
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                Saka on points alone, but Sarr much better value

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            4. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
              • 9 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Am I good to go here?

              Petrovic
              Timber - Muñoz - Alderete
              Saka - Bruno - Mbeumo - Semenyo - Enzo
              Haaland(C) - Mateta(V)

              Dubravka - Richards - Senesi - Obi

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              1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
                • 9 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                Yes

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            5. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
              • 14 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Pope (Dubravka)
              Tark Richards Gabriel
              Saka Reinjders Semenyo Ndiaye
              Haaland Pedro Woltemade
              SUBS Stach Senesi Alderete

              A Pedro to Mateta
              B Stach to Sarr
              C A+B for -4

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              1. mcsteely
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                A

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            6. JOZ
              • 15 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Happy football weekend!

              Would you legends do Grealish -> Mbeumo
              Or Kudus -> Mbeumo

              Rest of midfield is Saka, Semenyo.....King

              Thank you!

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              1. mcsteely
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                Sell Grealish

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            7. Babit1967
              • 9 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              How we looking troops - would like Mbeumo but you can’t have everyone I guess.

              Pope
              Gabriel Timber Munoz
              Saka Kudus Sarr Semenyo Bruno
              Haaland Mateta

              Dub Gudmonssen Guiu Esteve

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              1. Fifa las vegas
                • 13 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                Looks good. I’m sorta liking the cheap 3rd striker enabler. Started with that and then got rid on WC4.

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            8. Fifa las vegas
              • 13 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              How’s this look after a -4?

              Sanchez
              Gabriel, Calafiori, Munoz
              Mbeumo, Semenyo, Gakpo, Kudus
              Haaland (c), Woltemade, Welbeck

              Dub, Reijnders, VdV (presume he can’t do it again), Senesi

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              1. Fifa las vegas
                • 13 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                Wanted Reijnders out more so that Grealish to get Mbeumo, but funds wouldn’t allow.

                Also feel like I’m missing Saka.

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                1. Pedersen
                  • 7 Years
                  3 months, 28 days ago

                  Saka. 2 goals over 500min. That is around a goal every 3 games. Sure miss him, and his 10m price...

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                  1. Fifa las vegas
                    • 13 Years
                    3 months, 28 days ago

                    Ya, probably true, not sure it’s as clean cut as that though, but fair point!

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            9. pundit of punts
              • 13 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Play one -

              A. King (WOL)

              Or

              B. KDH (sun)

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              1. Fifa las vegas
                • 13 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                King

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              2. chilli con kone
                • 12 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                B

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              3. Stranger Mings
                • 5 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                A

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            10. chilli con kone
              • 12 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              2FTs

              A. Foden (BOU) to Sarr (BRE)
              B. Roll

              Wouldn’t do anything with the extra funds this week

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              1. Fifa las vegas
                • 13 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                I would do A. But if you don’t be doing any other moves, you might have a squad that makes it not worth it?

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                1. chilli con kone
                  • 12 Years
                  3 months, 28 days ago

                  Team is in a good place no obvious place to spend in with the fixtures this week. Sarr against a low block could be less effective

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            11. Incredibles
              • 10 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Gyokeres, Gordon, Richards to Thiago, Mbuemo, Gabriel for free or wait one week? Feel the moves are good, but Gyo and Gordon have good fixtures this week

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              1. chilli con kone
                • 12 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                could easily backfire as you know but I’d probably do it

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            12. Whiz40
              • 4 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              What are the chances of Ait Nouri starting this weekend?
              Returned from injury and started midweek, replaced on the hour mark, which looked good for his prospects of a League start, but he’s not in any predicted lineups.
              Thoughts??

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              1. chilli con kone
                • 12 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                Low imo he’s not starting 2 games in that short a space especially with bournemouths intensity

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            13. JOZ
              • 15 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Would you be

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              1. Fifa las vegas
                • 13 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                I would

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                1. JOZ
                  • 15 Years
                  3 months, 28 days ago

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            14. Essem
              • 8 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Burn to Timber?

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              1. chilli con kone
                • 12 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                It rather yell timber than let it burn

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                1. Essem
                  • 8 Years
                  3 months, 28 days ago

                  Interesting

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              2. Essem
                • 8 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                I think I’m gonna do Alderete to Calafiori so that would give me the mighty arsenal defense triple up

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            15. OffsidePenalty
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Use FT on:
              A) Ndiaye to Mbeumo
              B) Reijnders to Sarr (Already got Mateta)

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            16. FCH
              • 5 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Play:
              A - Xhaka (EVE)
              B - Mukiele (EVE)

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              1. Stranger Mings
                • 5 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                A

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            17. Stranger Mings
              • 5 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Bench fodder A) Bijol (LEEDS).b) achaepong (CHE) Prefer b) but has he lost his place?

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            18. pundit of punts
              • 13 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              GW 10 ready 🙂

              Raya
              Gabriel - Munoz - Reinildo
              Saka - Mbeumo - Semenyo - King
              Haaland - Mateta - Woltemade

              Dubravka - KDH - Cash - Gudmundsson

              Good luck all.

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            19. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 11 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Cala or timber ? Just can't decide....help please....

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              1. pundit of punts
                • 13 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                Calafiori

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              2. Captain Mal
                • 1 Year
                3 months, 28 days ago

                Not much in it. Calafiori gets some early subs, which means slightly higher CS odds, but at the same time makes him worse for attacking returns and bonus points. Timber may get defcons once in a blue moon, he's been close a couple of times, Calafiori won't. Not clear who is a higher rotation risk. There's a small but potentially relevant price difference to consider as well.

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            20. hannesdela
              • 14 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Should I play my wildcard or not?

              Current team with 2 FT's available:

              Sanchez (Dubravka)
              Gabriel, Van de Ven, Diouf (De Cuyper, Estève)
              Saka, Semenyo, Kudus, Rogers (Dewsbury-Hall)
              Haaland, Gyökeres, Joao Pedro.

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              1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                • 11 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                I think so yes....

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                1. hannesdela
                  • 14 Years
                  3 months, 28 days ago

                  Thanks for the reply. Yes, very much in doubt.

                  If I go for a WC, probably one Gabriel, Van de Ven, Saka, Semenyo and Haaland are sure to stay, 5 out of 15.

                  Others potentially being Kudus and/or Gyökeres.

                  What are the players I should go for the most?

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            21. JOZ
              • 15 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Hello hello

              Would you Champs do Grealish -> Mbeumo
              or Pedro -> Mateta

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              1. DagheMunegu
                • 5 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                Mbeumo

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            22. DagheMunegu
              • 5 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Bench one

              A Larsen
              B Kudus
              C Reijnders

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            23. marpy016
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Is Gordon to Mbuemo worth it for -4 given the fixtures this week?

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              1. FPL Sanky
                • 2 Years
                3 months, 28 days ago

                Not for me

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            24. FPL Sanky
              • 2 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Chances of Alderete starting?

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            25. abaalan
              • 9 Years
              3 months, 28 days ago

              Pope (Dub)
              Gabriel, calafori, Richards, Mukiele, Andersen
              Saka, Enzo, sarr
              Haaland, mateta

              Bench: Semenyo, Bowen, reijnders

              Mad bench?!
              3ft,.0 itb

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