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Captain Poll – Gameweek 6

We start our look ahead to Gameweek 6 with the launch of our Captain Poll and a run down of the key contenders for the armband.

Harry Kane (12.5) ran away with our previous poll, with an emphatic 49% of the votes ahead of Spurs’ Wembley match against Swansea City. But the 0-0 draw that followed could mute interest when he drops by the London Stadium to face West Ham.

While he did score a brace in his side’s last road trip, away to Everton in Gameweek 4, that has been his only attacking return of the season.

West Ham’s recent resilience could also turn voters off Kane – the Hammers go into Saturday’s lunchtime fixture looking for their third consecutive clean sheet, after shipping 10 goals across the previous three.

Those still backing the underperforming striker, who has lost 71,000+ managers since Friday’s deadline, can still cling to some reassuring statistics for comfort. His tally of 32 goal attempts, 23 of which have arrived from inside the box, betters any other Premier League player.

With a hat-trick, assist and maximum bonus returns in Manchester City’s 6-0 away rout of Watford, Sergio Aguero (11.5) is expected to power his way to the summit.

A table-topping eight goal attempts against the Hornets in Gameweek 5 will give his backers further confidence, as will a home tie this weekend against a Crystal Palace side that has conceded eight times this campaign.

More than 324,000 FPL managers have recruited the Argentinian since Saturday, and it is also worth noting that on home turf only Liverpool have had more shots on goal than City.

Yet his striker partner Gabriel Jesus (10.5) also offers a very viable alternative. The pair have both scored four times in the last three Gameweeks, with the Brazilian serving up 12 points in his previous home outing.

Aguero has managed 11 points over his two appearances at the Etihad this term but failed to deliver double-digits last season, scoring just five of his 20 goals on home turf.

The form of Pep Guardiola’s side has persuaded 56,000 FPL managers to ditch Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku (11.7) this week as they freshen up their frontlines. But given his goal, assist and three FPL bonus points in the 4-0 victory over Everton on Sunday, as well as attacking returns in all but one of his first five fixtures, the Belgian is likely to be a strong rival to Aguero and Kane when the Red Devils visit Southampton.

Although the Saints have yet to concede at St Mary’s in the league, they have allowed ten shots in the box – the fourth worst home tally.

Christian Eriksen’s (9.7) three assists and a goal, as well as Dele Alli’s (9.5) two successful strikes should ensure they attract interest for those backing a Spurs victory but have lost confidence in Kane. The midfield duo sit in 27.5% and 33.4% of FPL teams respectively.

A first successful strike of the season from Henrikh Mkhitaryan (8.5), against Everton, adds to a CV for 2017/18 that already includes five assists and ensures that he remains in our thoughts.

Among other differential options is Wayne Rooney (7.5), whose Everton side begin a far kinder run of fixtures with the visit of a Bournemouth this weekend. The Cherries have conceded the second highest amount of shots in the box, shipped nine goals and are still without their first clean sheet. For those that believe fixtures can improve form, the 16%-owned former England captain, who has two goals so far, may appeal.

Liverpool attackers could also push for a place near the top, despite only managing a 1-1 draw against Burnley on Saturday.

The Reds’ 35 goal attempts in that match, seven more than Manchester City fired off against Watford, suggests that stronger returns will come their way when they visit a Leicester City side that conceded twice against Chelsea at the King Power Stadium in Gameweek 4.

Mohamed Salah (9.2), with three goals and two assists, is likely to be their main source of interest, particularly as his 32.9% ownership is the highest among Jurgen Klopp’s troops.

Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette has scored in both of his home matches as West Brom make their way to the Emirates on Monday. And Alexis Sanchez could also come into contention for a start should Danny Welbeck fail to recover from the groin problem that forced him off at Chelsea on Sunday.

The poll is now live in the middle column on your homepage on desktop, or via the slide-in menu on mobile and tablet under Recent Comments.

Remember, we are looking for your vote for the player you think will be most effective, regardless of whether you own them or not.

We will be back to check in on progress in the poll later ahead of the Gameweek 6 deadline when we deliver our “Captain Sensible” article offering an analysis of the results and the statistics behind the leading contenders.

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  1. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    How's the team looking? Drifted out to 1.1mil and getting edgy.

    Foster
    Alonso Jones Davies Naughton
    Eriksen Salah Mkhi Brady
    Kane Aguero

    Elliott Mee Carroll Quaner

    1. InSaneMan-e
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Solid. Wouldn't worry about rank so much at this stage of the season

    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'd wildcard to that team or similar. Very good, just no Lukaku could hurt but easily cover those points with K/A

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Good to go tbh

    4. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good. You'll have a strong week coming up, keep faith.

    5. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Solid, but I would have someone else instead of Mee so you can bench/rotate Brady with the other guy when Brady has a difficult fixture.

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah double Burnley a little worrying

  2. Make United Great Again
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Elliot
    Jones Fernandez Mendy
    Mhki Eriksen Ritchie Richardlison
    Lukaku(C) Kane Firmino

    Foster, Carroll, Daniels, Long.

    A. Save
    B. Transfer Daniels/Richardlison

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Save

    2. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. InSaneMan-e
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A, but if you're keeping Kane at his value, surely worth captaining ahead of Lukaku away to Saints?

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I don't really take value into account. I feel like Lukaku will outscore him

    4. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Save could come in handy. Looks good

    5. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers guys.

  3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Should I save here?
    RMT
    Foster (Elliot)
    Davies Jones Mee Evans (Wimmer)
    Mkhi Alli Salah (Carroll) (Chalobah)
    Kane Morata Vardy

    Wanna Get rid of Morata,Alli tbh but just WCed last week

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      WC's aren't just for Xmas.

      Save.

    2. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Save. Both good players with pretty good fixtures. You're fine.

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Save

    4. Jsadler95
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Getting rid of Morata would be a knee jerk. Save this week.

  4. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Those who are getting Kun for Lukaku now.
    In 2 weeks Lukaku has Crystal Palace at home but Kun has Chelsea away.
    But after that its get tougher for Lukaku, and also Firmino who I happened to plan to get rid of GW8.
    Shouldnt I be worried about that, just pick one of Lukaku or Kane to get rid since Kun in monster form now?

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Exactly why I am keeping Lukaku and settling for Jesus for the next 3.

      433 (Kane / Lukaku / Jesus)

      1. Rains of Castamere
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        That's my front three as well. Happy with it. (Cue Kun five-goal haul)

    2. nkhoughton
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'd get aguero for one of them yeah

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Got rid of kane for aguero.

  5. nkhoughton
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is Aguero and Jesus overkill?

    1. thom830g
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      jep..

    2. Albert Cole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No.

    3. DAZZ
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No way, both will start

      1. nkhoughton
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Would sell Kane to get aguero for the double up?

  6. schmileyg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    A.Stones + Jesus

    B.Martina + Aguero

    1. nkhoughton
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Tcheco
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. COYS.
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

  7. FPL_SB
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Would you choose Monreal (5.4) or Trippier (5.4)? They both have faviourable fixtures.

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Tripp - more attack potential

    2. Webbinho
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Monreal

    3. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      neither.. you rather go mustafi (as goal threat atleast) over monreal.. if not bellerin is the pick

      1. FPL_SB
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks all three but I only have 5.4 to work with for a defender. What other options would you suggest?

      2. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Is he nailed though ?

    4. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Monreal more nailed

  8. Albert Cole
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Foster
    Alonso, Jones, Naughton
    De Bruyne, Salah, Mkhitaryan, Ritchie, Gross
    Aguero, Lukaku

    Elliot, Lowe, Quaner, Long

    Just save the transfer?

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Save

    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, save

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Save. Nice team

    4. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Great team would play Elliot though

    5. Flowsick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'd be worried about no Spurs coverage at all given their fixtures.

  9. si
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Took a free hit this week. I can see my new players as transferred/points this week. But when I choose my team for next week it reverts to my old team. Anyone else seen this? My team just isn't the same without Fellaini you see...

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      did you use the free hit chip by mistake? i.e. not your weekly free transfer
      (if i'm reading that right)

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      That's not how the free hit chip works sorry mate

  10. Dr. DOOM
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Foster
    Naughton-Jones-Alonso-Cedric
    Salah-Ritchie-Erikson
    Kane-Morata-Firm

    Elliot. RLC Carroll Long

    1FT 1.5 ITB

    Save or get Kun/Davies?

  11. Sergio AGUEROOOOO
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Foster

    Otamendi Cedric Monreal Jones

    Salah Richtie MKH

    Kane Aguero Morata

    Thoughts ???

    Aguero & Otamendi over Jesus & Mendy/Walker ??

  12. Depleda
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    On Wildcard currently with Aguero, Kane and Lukaku.

    Midfield 'stars' would be Miki and Salah, but is one Man city player enough?

    Is Silva a better option than one of these or even KDB? Im a huge fan of KDB and I wonder if he is due a big haul.

  13. Mateja
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Alli and Gabi to Gross and Jesus anf -4 hit
    Team :
    DDG
    Cedric-Dunk-Toby
    Mkhi-Salah-Gross-Atsu
    (K)ane-Laca-Jesus
    Bench: Elliot-T.Carrol-Dawson-Rangel
    Looks gtg?

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ma da

    2. Toby Lerone
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Would hold on alli

  14. lugalooch
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Foster, Elliot
    Davies, Jones, Cedric, Francis, Mbemba
    Ericksen, Salah, Mhiki, Brady, RLC
    Lukaku, Jesus, Vardy

    Any changes need to this team or g2g and save the FT

    Thanks

  15. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Firm to Jesus for free this week?

    Or downgrade one of Kola, Bavies, Mikky, Eriksen or Gros to free up the extra 1 mil for Aguero? (-4)

    Foster Elliott
    Kola Bavies Naughton Sutner Long
    Mikky Eriksen Atsu Gros TC
    Kane Lukaku Firmino

    2 mil itb

  16. Jsadler95
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Had a strong gameweek this week with 81. This is my team for GW6 currently:

    Elliot
    Jones Trent Mbemba
    Salah Eriksen Silva Chalobah
    Jesus Lukaku Morata

    Foster Choupo Cedric Hegazi
    (0.1 in the bank)

    Already done two transfers this week (saved up) but any other recommendations or good to go?

  17. Feyzi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Mine is, with no doubt, Kane. Very few players over the season return with consecutive double digit points. Agüero will not either. The weekend will be Kane's.

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Amen.

    2. COYS.
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not Kane owner. But spurs fan
      Hoping for couple of goals

  18. barracuda
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Would you keep Laca? I am itching to get Kun for free.

    1. COYS.
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      For free..get kun

    2. drughi
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      kun

    3. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No, i would swap

    4. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Get Kun 100%

    5. el polako
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Do it, there is something not quite right about Lacazette.
      There must be a reason why he left Ligue 1 so late.

  19. Ëð
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Anything worth a hit here?

    Foster, Elliot
    Otamendi, Cedric, Daniels, Simpson, Mariappa
    Alli, Salah, Mkhi, Richarlison, Carroll
    Kane, Lukaku, Rodriguez

    £0.2m ITB.

  20. hany0lo
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    1. chicharito/daniels -> vardy/def for 3.9
    2. chicharito/salah -> jesus/gross or ritchie
    3. chicharito-> rooney/fwd up to 7.5
    4. chicharito/morata/miki or salah -> aguero/vardy/gross or ritchie
    5. save ft

    which option?

    1. COYS.
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      3
      I did the same and brought in wood

      1. hany0lo
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        ive got brady already in my team

    2. el polako
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Check if Vardy is not injured.

  21. ForEvra Young
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Elliot
    Bavies Mendy Kolasinac Pieters Mee
    Mkhi Eriksen
    Kaku Kane Firmino

    RLC, Chalobah, Carroll,

    1FT, should i save or go -4? any thoughts appreciated

  22. thom830g
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    On the wild card..

    Would really appreciate comments on the last few hard picks I have to make..

    Foster, Elliot
    Walker, Kolasinac, Cedric, Jones, Long
    Eriksen, Mkhi, X, Atsu, Carroll
    x, Lukaku, x

    26,0 ITB before choosing who to put in.

    Would you fill the blanks with
    a) Kane, D. Silva and J. Ayew
    b) Aguero, Salah and Hamed/J. Ayew
    c) Others

    1. COYS.
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Try aguero, d.silva and joselu

      1. thom830g
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks!

    2. Prison Mike
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

  23. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Would like Ramsey in here but would be to replace Willian in a -4. worth it?

    Current team:
    De Gea

    Lascelles / Davies / Kolasinac

    Willian / Ritchie / Mahrez / Mooy

    Kane / Jesus (c) / Lukaku

    Elliot / Carroll / Naughton / Long

    0.0 ITB

    1. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'm getting ramsey in for -4 from Phillips . 3 great fixtures I think he's worth it

    2. COYS.
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I am in the same situation
      Wait for news on Pedro..if he is injured then Willian will start next week
      In that case don't do -4

  24. nadman89
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Didn't Southampton concede 2 vs 10 men Newcastle at saint marys .

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No - it was West Ham

    2. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      West Ham not Newcastle **

    3. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Which year?

      1. nadman89
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        It's written in the article Southampton haven't conceded at st Mary's . Chicha had a brace against em

  25. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Advice on lacazette

    Should I stick with him as arsenal have a decent run coming up or get rid?

    Current attack

    Aguero / lukaku / lacazette

    1. FPL Emu
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Stick

    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Keep for next 3

    3. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Stick. You took the drop already, no reason to get rid before 2 easy on paper home games.

    4. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks guys

  26. Orange Roughy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on Rooney as a Gabbi replacement? Form has been average, but those fixtures...

    1. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Form is temporary Rooney is class

    2. COYS.
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Think about wood as an answer
      Will also save some cash

  27. nadman89
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I'm doing it kane to aguero , Phillips to ramsey . Still have alli and Davies . Worth it ?

    1. Bollard
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Iwobi not an option now? Nice n cheap

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No way
      just do something like Phillips to Ritchie

  28. Koflok
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Pull the trigger on WC. Thoughts on this team?

    Fabianski - Elliot
    Kolasinac - Jones - Tripper - Cedric - 4m
    Eriksen - Mkhi - DSilva - Carroll - 4.5m*
    Lukaku - Jesus* - Firmino*

    Alternatively, Firmino | 4.5m mid | Jesus -> Kun | 5m striker | Ramsey (~7m mid)

  29. Fuchs Mane Kante
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Love a good Dgw.

    Games till wednesday, Nice.

  30. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    If Lacazette was truly world-class people would have been condemning him for Arsenal not winning the derby yesterday.
    Imagine if Morata had missed the easy chance Lacazette missed at the derby, people would have torn into Morata by now slating him as a flop.

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Neither is world class