Captains

Captain Sensible – Gameweek 23 a one-sided affair after Kane injury

The recent injury to Tottenham’s main man Harry Kane has reduced the Gameweek 23 captaincy debate to a one-sided affair.

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah appears the favourite ahead of this weekend’s deadline but it is still worth digging deeper.

In this latest Captain Sensible article, we analyse how each Fantasy Premier League asset has performed for underlying statistics for the last four Gameweeks, also examining the team they play for and the side they are facing…

Captain Poll

Mohamed Salah (13.4m) has completely and utterly dominated the Gameweek 23 captain poll, looking set for the biggest winning margin of the season.

The Egyptian has so far managed to garner support from 64% of voters, at the current time of writing.

Those that have plumped for him as the best option will obviously be looking at his form over the last seven Gameweeks, which has seen him score a total of 72 points.

Liverpool host Crystal Palace this week in a fixture that gives Jurgen Klopp’s men a strong chance of three points.

Likely because of Harry Kane‘s (£12.5m) recent injury, which will see him out until March, our voters don’t really see a viable alternative to Salah.

That is clearly shown by the fact that currently second in our poll is Paul Pogba (£8.5m) with just over a 6% share.

The Manchester United man could certainly prove a handy differential skipper in Gameweek 23. He has produced an attacking return in all but one league match since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over at Old Trafford, and this week the Red Devils host Brighton.

Marcus Rashford (£7.5m) is also receiving similar attention, convincing 4.5% of our voters to suggest he is the best captain this weekend.

The England international has in four of the last five matches, and has assisted twice more. On current form, he seems to have held off competition from Romelu Lukaku (£10.7m) and seems to be the most popular replacement for Kane among the FPL community.

Interestingly, Sergio Aguero (£11.2m) is considered the most popular captain option from Manchester City, despite the form of Gabriel Jesus (£10.1m).

He has 3.8% backing in the poll, keeping him ahead of Leroy Sané (£9.6m) on 2.4% and Raheem Sterling (£11.3m) on 1.8%.

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1,552 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Eytexi
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Which scores more:
    A) Rich this week + Pogba next
    B) Alli both weeks (-4)

    After that the team will end up the same, but not doing Rich to Alli (-4) will leave me priced out next week.

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Probaby A, Alli just doesn't look that good lately imo and Rich has been unfortunate not too score.

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

      Probably A a safer one

    3. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A

  2. Pitch Perfect
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A. Bilva, Fraser, Luiz
    B. Sterling, Hojbjerg, Bednarek

    And why?

    1. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A, in B only one guy may get some more points

    2. Splatter\\\'s Omerta
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      doesn't seem that comparing apples with apples, as i assume A) you would play all and B) you would leave Hojb and Bedn on the bench. need the rest of your team to judge.

  3. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Took -8 to sort the mess, hope now it is GTG ??

    Fabianski
    Digne/Doherty/Shaw
    Salah(c)/Hazard/Sane/Pogba/FAnderson
    Auba/Jimenez

    Hart/Bednarek/WB/Kamara

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Gtg

    2. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yea. G2g

  4. Pachi
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A) Kane -> Auba for -4
    or
    B) bench kane, play camarasa and transfer kane out next week for free

    1. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Who you got up front?

      1. Pachi
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Jimenez and kamara

    2. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Get Rashford

    3. balint84
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      you need a premium forward for sure

    4. Pachi
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I will but is it worth for -4 this week instead of playing camarasa?
      I dont want rashford, i prefer auba from next week

  5. fenixri
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    To be honest I am little scared not owning City assets.

    1. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I would be too! Get some 🙂

    2. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Don’t worry too much; low ownership, heavy rotation, points are shared around.

    3. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I'm surprisingly relaxed about it.

  6. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Gtg?

    Fabianski
    Robbo Digne Doherty
    Anderson Salah(C) Hazard Pogba Højbjerg
    Auba Jimenez

    Boruc Kamara AWB TAA*

    1. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Looking good ! Just this Hojbjerg

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Didn't want to take a hit this GW. Banking on a Højbjerg 2 pointer.

  7. MESSINHO
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Fabianski
    Holebas - Digne - Doherty
    Salah (C) - Hazard - Pogba - Siggy - Hojbjerg
    Rashford - Jimenez

    Subs: Button - AWB - TAA* - Kane*

    A) Kane -> Auba (-4)
    B) Kane -> Kun (-4)
    C) G2G, don't take a hit

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      C. Wait a week

    2. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      C. B might reward you but risky.

    3. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      C

  8. Hits from the Bong
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Good to go?

    Fabianski
    Robertson Doherty Digne
    Salah (c) Hazard Pogba Anderson
    Aubameyang Rashford Arnie

    (Button Camarasa AWB Schindler)
    0.5itb

    1. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

    2. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A fine squad.

  9. FTL9
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    GTG?

    Fabianski
    Doherty, Shaw, Digne, Robbo
    Hazard, Salah (C), Pogba, Alli
    Firmino, Rashford

    Speroni, Bednarek, Kamara, Puncheon

    1. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yep

    2. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

  10. Sahil Yadav
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    WC RMT

    Fab, Button
    VVD, Digne, Pereira, Doherty, AWB
    Salah, Sane, Pogba, Nasri, Camarasa
    Auba, Rashford, King

    0.1 itb

    Auba over Kane only because of Cardiff at home in 24

    1. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      King? I would switch to Jiminez

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Kane is injured anyway

  11. JoeSoap
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Which do you prefer for this week?

    A. Firmino/Anderson/Richarlison
    B. Firmino/Sane/Richarlison
    C. Firmino/Anderson/Sane
    D. Aguero/Anderson/Richarlison
    E. Jesus/Anderson/Richarlison

    1. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      D

    3. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all. D does leave me with an additional transfer though Aguero pick comes with a risk.

    4. balint84
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B or D

      1. JoeSoap
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

  12. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Is Niasse worth a punt as a 3rd fodder striker in 3-5-2?

    1. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      If not playing then get Jam and save funds

  13. Tronity
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Sane or Alli as my 5th mid upgrade using money from Kane sale?

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Sane

    2. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Sane

      1. Andy Mac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        This

    3. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Sane this week

    4. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Sane

  14. xHaTr
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Bench One:

    A: Alonso
    B: Doherty
    C: Digne

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I'm same and have gone A

    2. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Benching Alonso myself out of them three

    3. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B

  15. balint84
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    my Firmino problem: Crystal palace. firmino couldn't score to Brighton last week and Salah is only from a pen. He is not as good player
    my Auba problem: I just can't stand Arsenal in fpl they are trolls

    that leaves me Agüero as premium striker. Hope he plays more than 60mins

    or buying Sane and Jimenez, but that cause a deduction -4

  16. dannyboy25
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Time for Watford to finally get a clean sheet this weekend?

  17. acidicleo
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Kane replacement option? Already have Rashford and Jimmy.

    A) Kun (i know its a risk..can range from 1 point for a sub appearance to 15 pointer from a start)
    B) Auba (not keen on this week fixture..moreover bit hot n cold)
    C) Firmino (too inconsistent..not many hauls)
    D) ings (and upgrade 5th mid Hoj next week to a city mid - sterling or sane)
    E) Someone else

    Cheers

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      D or B

  18. altan8797
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    rate my team please. open to suggestions. will get robbo next week for taa.

    etheridge | speroni
    taa | trippier | awb | digne | bednarek
    sterling | richarlison | pogba | salah | brooks
    kun | rashford | jimenez

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Guessing you playing a 343?

      1. altan8797
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        yep

  19. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry, didnt realise new post...
    What we saying lads?

    Fab
    Digne Doh Shaw
    Salah Sane Rich Anderson Pererya
    Rash Aubam
    (Button, Jimi, Alonso, AWB)

    Not ideal for them first 2 subs but can't see who I'd switch for. Prefer Burnley to Leicester hence Pererya over Jimi... and he is early game so exciting either way

    1. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Jimmy for Per

  20. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    First on bench?
    A) McNeil
    B) Bednarek

  21. Andy Mac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Got 1.3itb. Where would you spend it??

    Etheridge (Guaita)
    Digne - Shaw - Doherty (WB - Bednerak)
    Salah - Haz - Pogba - Sane (Camarasa)
    Aguero - Rash - Jiminez

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Shaw to Liverpool def?

      1. Andy Mac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Can't afford vvd or ribbon otherwise I would! May get Allison next week

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      If only 1FT hold. If 2 FT, maybe upgrade Guaita?
      Looking great!

      1. Andy Mac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers mate! Wanted robbo but would have to take a hit unfortunately

    3. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Etheridge to Lloris?

      1. Andy Mac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Nice shout! Cheers for that

    4. JoeSoap
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Would probably save and assess next week.

  22. Wardinator
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    I’ve a adopted a 5-4-1 strategy and I think it may be the most satisfied I’ve been with my team all season. Like it or is it too bottom-heavy?

    Ederson
    Alonso. Robertson. Van Dijk. Trippier. Digne.
    Salah(C). Hazard. Sané. Pogba.
    Rashford.

    (Speroni. Camarasa. Kamara. Sinclair)

    1. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Too heavy. If Rash gets minutes managed no real back up....

    2. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Not bad tbh. But feel TAA/Gomez and Luiz can easy match VVD/Alonso. Also... not every game will be a cleansheet and bench is quite weak. Not sure how i feel about it tbh.

      1. Wardinator
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Fair enough, I plan to save 2FT so I can downgrade in DEF/MID to upgrade in attack if Rashford stops becoming nailed

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Looks great on paper but like Nuno said.. anyways, go for it!

      1. Wardinator
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks! Something different, sitting at 80k so not much to lose

    4. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I'd just go Alonso Luiz and Sinclair to Ings or something. Atleast you have one playing attacker this way

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        An extra*

        1. Wardinator
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Could do, I’m thinking maybe with 2FT I could to Sané to a 5.5 and Rashford to Auba if those two become rotation threats in a week or two

          1. Tsparkes10
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Wouldn't want to lose either of them 2 especially for a 5.5 and Aubam. Didn't realise this was not a wc tbh. Just sit it out this week and reasses next

            1. Wardinator
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Great thanks, I had to take a -8 to get this (only 3rd hit of the season) because of Kane getting injured and not having Salah! Will hold off on any more transfers for a couple of weeks based on your feedback, thanks

              1. Tsparkes10
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                No worries. Gl, let us know how it goes

  23. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Richarlison to Sane/KDB/Alli (-4)?

    First to 2. Have no city or spurs.

    1. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Sane

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Sane

    3. Fernando Torres
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Would you do it or hold?

    4. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Hold tbh

  24. skodaole2
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Play one of

    A) Luiz (ars)
    B) Vestergaard (EVE)

    Ars score in all their home games, so more cs possibility for SOU but Luiz seems to have attacking threat. Vestergaard played 120 mins on Wednesday but seems sure to start since they have limited options and SOU's defence seems improved over the last games. Any opinions appreciated.

    1. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Luiz

  25. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Button
    Digne Robbo Doherty
    Hazard Richarlison Salah Anderson Camarasa*
    Rashford Jimenez
    (Guaita* - TAA* - Kane* - AWB)

    Obviously I've been amazingly unfortunate/stupid to have this team this week.
    No ft left, 0.2itb. Where, if anywhere, should I use a hit?
    A. Eat humble pie. Kane to Auba (who I sold on Saturday)
    B. Kane to Ings (then get another big hitter in midfield next week)
    C. TAA to Shaw
    D. Other move(s) or even wildcard.
    E. Save and hope.

    1. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Team is good enough to wait this week then Kane priority next week

  26. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    DCL anyone? I’ve got a feeling he may have earned himself a start

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Not just yet. Hed probs be my weak striker option... only problem is if he doesnt start then he's likely to come on for a blank cameo. Only thing im thinking about him is if he's up top then Rich will be back out wide

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      you coming home today?

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Yep 😀

  27. Mikey44
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Who would you rather have:

    A- Sterling
    B- Aubameyang

    1. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A

  28. Meme2011
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    all i need to know is if Aguero plays? is that asking too much!

    1. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Hoping so! Taking a punt on him over Auba. If he does he will haul!!

      1. Meme2011
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        thinking the same and giving him the armband...big risks, big rewards

  29. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Current team- Would u leave it as is until next GW or make a move?
    If I bring in Firmino this week I would bench Bednarek.

    Fabianski.
    Doherty, Digne, Bednarek, Holebas.
    Salah, Pogba, Sane, Rich.
    Rashford, Auba.
    Hamer, Camarasa, AWB, Kamara.
    -4, 5.5m ITB

    1. Kamara -> Firmino.
    2. Camarasa -> Alli.
    3. Do nothing more this GW.

    1. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      1

  30. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one of :
    A) jimenez
    B) fraser
    C) siggy

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Hard one. Similar to my problem. Probs Sig