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Up next this busy Friday evening, we dive into the Opta data with our usual pre-Gameweek members’ article assessing the main captaincy candidates for the upcoming round of fixtures.

To get underway, we check in with the Captain Poll contenders, then examine the Opta numbers and Rate My Team rankings before highlighting a differential or two to help advise on your armband dilemma.

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  1. Killitzer
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Llorente and Sanchez --> Kane and Walcott for a hit?

    Have Lukaku and Kun as other strikers.

    1. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      yes

    2. George James
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I went with Kun➡️Kane mate. Think it's the way to go

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Not Walcott

      1. Killitzer
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I have Alli, king, Zaha and sterling. Only other choice is Son I think.

  2. George James
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Capoue ➡️ Zaha for -4 or play Brunt?

    Yes or no?

    1. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'd get Zaha in. You'll want him for next anyway I expect.

    2. Pariße
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Do it, but be careful with the money. I did that and realized I used up my money for Ibra for GW34 🙂

      1. George James
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah have just enough to do Lukaku ➡️ Ibra next week at the moment. Will have to take another hit next week to get him in

        1. Pariße
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Well if the enabler has a DGW as well (mine will be Townsedn) it's not such a big deal, but it means an 8 point hit over the course of 2 weeks. I did it and I don't really regret it.

          1. George James
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Good shout bud thanks

    3. George James
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah true, cheers

  3. Essrick
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    A)Tadic > Zaha for free

    OR

    B) Tadic & Gray > Zaha & Benteke -4

    1. Mr. Funny Name
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      B

    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      B

    3. Killitzer
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A.

    4. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      B

  4. Aladdin Sané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Will Chambers play the DGWs?

  5. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    How many Players does everyone have for the 12:30 kick of tomorrow?

    4 here

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      3

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      3 including (c).

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

      3 - King on the bench

    4. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      2 with C

    5. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      3 +(c)

    6. Webbinho
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      4 for me too. 0-0 be a disaster - might have £10 on it 😉

  6. Fred the Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    A) Lukaku
    B) Aguero

    Reasoning would be appreciated. Thanks!

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      This week or for the rest of the season?

      1. Fred the Red
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        This week. Will probably wildcard before one of the dgws anyway...

        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Lukaku

    2. George James
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Lukaku. Home king

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

      A) Burnely are very poor away and he's chasing the golden boot award

    4. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Lukaku - look at the home record.

    5. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Lukaku imo

    6. Fred the Red
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers gents!!

  7. durag
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Is this worth a -8?

    Aguero, Vardy, Pedro > Kane, Benteke, Coutihno

    I want Kane and Coutinho but cant afford the change without moving Aguero.

    I think Aguero will get something against the Saints but possibly just a single point return.

    1. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Just kane and benteke? Pedro to Coutinho not worth a hit imo

      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Maybe even just Kane

      2. durag
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Hadnt really thought of just the strikers. Cheers

  8. Sweetboi
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Should I get in Ward for a -4 or play Maguire?

    1. Dazzler365
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Always hard to justify -4 for a defender but he will play twice next week I suppose

  9. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    What are people going to do with Valencia? Could well just play City or have a cameo in next weeks DGW?

    1. Pariße
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'm keeping

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Sell, United are awful and he will be rotated. Sounds lovely..

  10. Kun Tozser
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Play Valencia

    Bench JPW Yoshi Fuchs

    Look right?

  11. drughi
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Is firmino injured ?

    1. FPL_Hazards
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Fatugued. Bench likely

  12. Montezuma
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Front line of Kaku, Kane & Carroll

    Should I -4 to replace Carroll with Tekkers?

    1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Admittedly, the Hammers will be much weaker because of Antonio being out, but I wouldn't be sufficiently sure of tekkers getting the 4 more you need to make it worthwhile.

    2. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No

    3. Dazzler365
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I have that exact front line and I'm holding

    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Testing.

    Fighting bird.

    Test Completed.

    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Domestic violence?

        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        posts marked for review

  13. Fred the Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Sorry for reposting...end of page curse...

    A) Alli
    B) Eriksen

    Why?

    1. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      (A)lli

      Scores more goals. Better form.

  14. Baked baines
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Sanchez to Zaha -4

    Sanchez due to drop tonight and Zaha to rise prior to his DGW. Will then upgrade Crouch to Ibra next GW. Will buy Sanchez back in GW36 via WC

    Yes or No?!?

    1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Could you still afford zaha and Ibra after the former's price rise? If so, I'd hold.

    2. Baked baines
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I can yes

  15. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Play Brunt (LIV) or Robertson (stk)?

    1. Rococo
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      same problem - chancing Brunt.

  16. joinho
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Any reason not to do Vardy (out) - Kane (in) tonight?

    1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      If its a FT, hell no. Do it.

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      None whatsoever

  17. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Are people bringing in Zlatan next week or are you worried he will be rested. 4 games in 10 days.

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Not going anywhere near him

      1. Optimus.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Then you will Zlatan your pants

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Ha!

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Who else will they play?!

    3. Webbinho
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Undecided. Burnley and City away are tough. But then again 1 goal in each + bonus you are looking at a big score.

    4. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'm not bringing in Utd players. Will bring in a Boro defender and possibly Benteke.

  18. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Which formation is better for GW33 ?

    3-5-2

    Pickford | Valdes
    Alonso Alderweireld Valencia | Evans Amat
    Hazard Alli Zaha King Sanchez
    Kane Anichebe | Carroll

    3-4-3

    Pickford | Valdes
    Alonso Alderweireld Valencia | Evans Amat
    Hazard Alli Zaha Sanchez | King
    Kane Anichebe Carroll

    1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Tough. I'd say A.

    2. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      So the question is play Carroll or King. I like to complicate things too... Play Carroll

  19. SuperJan
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Hey guys:) would u play mcauley(LIV) or Naughton(wat)

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      McAuley

      Liverpool can't defend set pieces

      1. SuperJan
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Ok Thanks syd:)

  20. Concrete
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Aguero to Kane & Davies to Gibson -4
    Origi to,Benteke

    Get or leave Kane?

    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Baines Davies Evans Amat
    Sanchez Sterling Alli Son Allen
    Aguero Lukaku Origi

    1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Leave Kane for this week.

  21. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    It's the Buzzcocks guy, ain't it? *addled brain finally kicks in*

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Harmony In My Head ehhhh?

    2. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Reposting from earlier in the week, as it's the best thing I've posted in months:

      Both Lukaku and Kane offer great captain (and triple captain) options this week, and both have around 51% goal involvement for their teams. To separate them, I've been looking at how vulnerable their opponents are to conceding against 'big' teams and strikers. To do this, I've gone down the results section on the BBC for BUR and BOU away from home this season, and jotted down the positions of the scorers against them. I could have missed a game or two, but I think that both sides have conceded in 13 away games this season, totaling 30 and 33 goals respectively.

      Positions of scoring players are (subject to my own subjective judgement and knowledge):

      Scoring against Burnley :
      Center Backs: 2
      Full Backs: 3
      Midfielders; 6
      Wingers; 7
      Strikers 10
      OG; 1
      Pen; 1

      Scoring against Bournemouth:
      Center Backs: 4
      Full Backs: 1
      Midfielders; 4
      Wingers; 9
      Strikers 13
      OG; 2
      Pen; 0

      Results against the top 7:

      Burnley: 3-0, 0-0, 2-1, 2-1, 2-1, 2-1 = 11 total
      Bournemouth; 4-0, 3-1, 3-0, 6-3, 1-1, 2-2 = 19 total

      Based on this, it seems to me that Burnley are more vulnerable to conceding to players coming from deep (mids and full-backs), with Bournemouth more vulnerable to conventional attacking players and set plays. Added to that, Burnley seem to be surprisingly resilient against the big teams away from home.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        😯 Blimey!!! 😀

      2. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        TC Kane confirmed. Nice work.

    3. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      noel fielding yes

  22. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    A) Get Siggy out for Son and have one FT next week.
    B) Give him a chance against Watford and have 2 ft for Zaha and Kane/Ibra next?

  23. HashAttack
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    3 home defenders .. Valencia (che), Gibson (ars) and Yoshi (man c) ... I'm on Gibson at present - stick or Valencia?

  24. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Any word on whether Kane will start tomorrow?

    Can't decide between him and Lukaku as captain

    1. Pariße
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      He will start imo. Has been back to full training for more than a week now.

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      He should start but probably won't play the full 90 minutes

  25. Pariße
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Antonio out for the rest of the season, which frees up an open space on the wing for Ayew. Surely Carroll starts tomorrow?

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Are you sure Carroll is fit?

      1. Pariße
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Didn't see any updates on him, wasn't he on the bench last week anyway?

    2. Dazzler365
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      He will share minutes seemingly

  26. Dazzler365
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    How do I get a grav?

    1. HashAttack
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      just google gravatar

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Head on over to http://www.gravatar.com and register for an account (make sure you register with the same email as the one you are registered with here). Choose an image, and this will be associated with all of your comments on site. Your gravatar image should appear next to your comments within roughly 24 hours.

  27. LeicesterA
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    What do you think please folks?

    A) Keep Sanchez & Origi
    B) Get Zaha & Lukaku (-4)

    Thanks so much.

    1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A. Good fixtures for both. It is tough though.

      1. LeicesterA
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah. Lukaku haul could destroy me and that's my concern.

        Plus, is it really a -2 with Zaha playing twice next week?

  28. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Amat to Holgate worth a hit

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      😯

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Would you play King in 3-5-2 or Carroll in 3-4-3 TM?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Think Mark is playing Carroll over King.
          Rather play King tbh.

        2. Deulofail
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          What's the obsession with formation? You could always play both and bench Anichebe.

    2. Pariße
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No, you can't expect much more than 6 pts from him.

  29. V-2 Schneiderlin
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Plan to get Benteke and Zaha in before the DGW but which to do this week?:
    A. Siggy out for Zaha
    B. Llorente out for Benteke

    ? It will cost me -4 (which is why I don't want to do both)