Captains

Captain Sensible – Salah the favourite but Man United options overlooked

After Double Gameweek 25 caused a great divide in the Fantasy Premier League world, managers have been reunited on one issue for Gameweek 26.

It already looks as if Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (£13.6m) will be the obvious captain candidate this weekend, but we need more than a poll result to determine if he’s the best option.

We have analysed all the potential options for the armband so that Fantasy Football Scout members can see the results…

Captain Poll

Despite blanks in both of his last two matches, Salah has returned to the summit of the Fantasy Football Scout captain poll. He heads into Gameweek 26 backed by 54% of the voters, 37% more than any other option. Bournemouth are the next visitors to Anfield, having conceded 20 goals in their last seven away trips.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.2m) is a long way off in second place as owners of Sergio Aguero (£11.4m) consider him as the ideal replacement with Blank Gameweek 27 looming large. 17% of our voters have backed the Arsenal man ahead of a trip to Premier League basement boys Huddersfield Town.

Even further behind the top two are Manchester United pair Marcus Rashford (£7.8m) and Paul Pogba (£8.7m), who will face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday lunch-time. The former looks more popular for Gameweek 26 with a 7% share, while Pogba is just behind on 5.32%.

Interestingly, next up on the list is Aleksandar Mitrovic (£6.5m), who will also play in the same fixture. He has 2% of the vote, the same amount as Salah’s Liverpool colleague Sadio Mané (£9.5m), who has outscored him by 24 points to 19 over the last three Premier League matches.

Aguero leads a list of options under 2%, with 1.6% of voters looking to captain the Manchester City talisman for their big match against Chelsea on Sunday.

He is just ahead of Son Heung-min (£8.8m) on 1.5% and Raúl Jiménez (£6.7m) on 1.13%.

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  1. emodabi
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I don’t have Salah, is sterling to Mane worth a hit?

    1. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Thinking the same I would say so

      1. emodabi
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

      2. emodabi
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers Mate

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Don't lose Sterling for a hit this GW

      1. emodabi
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I though fixture is nice both Salah and Mane can do great m. Sterling vs Chelsea not sure then blank

        1. suddenorgan
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Just because Chelsea beat Huddersfield 5-0 doesn't mean they're going to pose any threat to City, Sterling could easily do well in that game

          1. emodabi
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Convinced to safe guys, Thanks

            Good luck for all

    3. TheBrazilianRonaldo
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling and city have a plumber run after 27. If you don’t need him for that then yeah

      1. emodabi
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Good point

        1. emodabi
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks mate

      2. Ted Striker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Is that like a tradesman's marathon?

  2. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Sterling -> Mane
    richarl ~> Son

    -4 ?

    1. AppleDunk
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No way

      1. emodabi
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe in ur case Son could be more sense as Rich is not convincing anymore

    2. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I would for sure.

    3. Dave Bauer
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      If I had Rich I’d keep another week. And I wouldn’t lose Sterling before what could be a good home game for him, Chelsea’s defence is iffy. So no.

  3. No Pirlo No Party
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Fabianski
    Robertson - TAA - Bednarek - Doherty
    Salah - Son - Pogba - Richarlison
    Aubameyang - Rashford
    ____________________________
    Speroni - AWB - Camarasa - Kamara

    A) Kamara > Jimenez
    B) Richarlison > max 10.4
    C) Save FT
    D) Other?

    1. No Pirlo No Party
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Waiting on TAA news (again) but AWB will step in if he's not ready which would leave me with no bench.

      Option A would give me a benching headache. Most likely bench Bednarek for him.

    2. CROCosta
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A and richy first sub

  4. AppleDunk
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Will there be more updates on Auba's illness?

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

      No but might be some training photos with/without him

      1. AppleDunk
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Ah thanks. I will hold my Kun->Auba move till the last min then.

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      It will be a FAQ on here all day, so keep refreshing!

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, he's just after coming out of the toilet and it doesn't look good.

  5. HD7
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    GW 26: Right order of starters and bench?
    Captain?

    Fab
    Doherty VVD Robbo
    Salah(C) Pogba Jota Son
    Rashford Auba Llorente

    Subs: Button, AWB, Digne, Camarasa

    1. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yep all correct imo

  6. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    3 days after playing FUL, MUN have a big game v PSG.
    This should make Pog and Rash less attractive captain picks, with the possibility of being subbed off during the match to save energy for the european one.

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

      Rash most likely to be subbed at around 70

    2. Richd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      If they do get subbed they’ve probably got an attacking return.

      But I’m with you. I’ll avoid the minor flag and go with the crowd to preserve rank this week.

      1. Duffy Dunk
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, I don't see a reason not to be "boring" this time, when Salah plays BOU at home, doesn't have a big european game midweek (like MUN), doesn't play against a team that has done well against the top 6 teams (like LEI which Son plays) and hasn't been reported to be ill (like Auba).

        1. willl
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Bournemouth beat Chelsea 4-0 two GWs ago.

  7. RIDZ
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Play 3:
    a) Robertson (BOU)
    b) TAA (BOU)
    c) Shaw (ful)
    d) Doherty (NEW)
    e) AWB (WHU)

    Currently on Robbo-Doherty-AWB

    1. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Same dilemma for me, playing Robbo Doherty and trying to decide between TAA and Tomkins.

      1. RIDZ
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I would go TAA over Tomkins. AWB is a baps magnet, that's why I still consider him.

    2. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Definetly Robbo & Doherty. I'd go TAA because if he plays he'll most likely return, probably Shaw first sub. I'm starting AWB but wouldn't make my time if i had your defence.

      1. RIDZ
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        thanks. Shaw over AWB

    3. CROCosta
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      robbo and doherty for sure
      for third i would go with shaw>taa, awb on bench for sure out of this bunch but honestly all 5 look like good playing materials, what does rest of your team look like?

      1. RIDZ
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Salah Richarlison Jota Son Pogba
        Rashford Laca

        should be 3 on defenders right?

        1. CROCosta
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          i would play 4-4-2 and bench richarlison, rather play both taa and shaw over him and, taa will either start or not play at all i doubt he will get a cameo so a good choice for starter

  8. Cookie Kid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed

    A) Bring in Auba for -4 (hud)
    B) Play Richarlison wat
    C) Play Bednarek CAR

    1. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A. If you are afraid his illness makes him a weak pick, just do C.

    2. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A unless further bad news regarding illness.

    3. CROCosta
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A > C > B

  9. Richd
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Small correction in the conclusion of the article.

    It says sons been unfortunate to come out with a goal. Should be fortunate I’d imagine ?

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

      It ain't me, it ain't me, he ain't no unfortunate Son

      1. Duffy Dunk
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        CCR

  10. Up the tics
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Can't believe I'm asking this but play

    A. Sane
    B. Bednarek

    Already have 2 city and got a feeling sane will probs have a 10 minute cameo at best. Not making any fts this week

    1. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sane > Anyone else, play anyone else

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B if that is your fear

  11. Clarity
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Fab
    TAA Robbo Doherty
    Hazard, Salah, Rich, Pogba
    Aguero Jimenez, Rashford
    Bench: Speroni, Bennett, AWB, Snodgrass
    1FT 0ITB
    A) Aguero > Auba
    B) Hazard

    1. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A unless confirmed out.

  12. Simmoo
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Patricio

    TAA, Doherty, AWB

    Salah, Pogba, Son, Sterling

    Firmino, Rashford, Jimenez

    (Digne, Femenia, Camarasa)

    Bench correct, who to captain, GTG?

    1. Clarity
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      G2G Salah captain

  13. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Was going to do Sané > Son last night.
    Forgot as was too tired!

    Let's see what the presses hold today...

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      That was my initial thought and fell asleep too.

      I’m taking it as a sign and going Mané instead

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I can't even do that, with TAA as my third!

  14. Clarity
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Sorry repost as made a mistake:

    Fab
    TAA Robbo Doherty
    Hazard, Salah, Rich, Pogba
    Aguero Jimenez, Rashford
    Bench: Speroni, Bennett, AWB, Snodgrass
    1FT 0ITB
    A) Aguero > Auba
    B) Hazard > Son
    C Aguero + Hazard > Auba + Son -4
    D) Save

    1. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Just responded to the wrong post haha. In this case I'd do C, unless Auba confirmed out. In that case I'd still do B.

      1. Clarity
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Lol no worries, cheers.

  15. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    How does this particular trolling episode conclude.
    A.Sane starts and scores after we've all benched him

    B.Sane doesn't start but comes on in the 59 th minute and scores just to rub it in after we've all benched him.

    C.Sane plays for one minute after we start him

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

      B

    2. CROCosta
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

  16. Goat
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    8 of my players live on TV this weekend. Hopefully this is a good thing

  17. Srv210
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    So Phil Jones signs a new contract???

    UTD fans would you still want Koulibaly or Varane when you have the big Phil

    1. TheBrazilianRonaldo
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Big Sam once said of Big Phil he will be the best defender in England. Best at what last ditch I screwed up my position there tackles? So yep. Utd fan

    2. farmerfat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Just be grateful you dont have Mustafi

      1. Srv210
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Dude, mustafi is so poor man..I think he would be top 3 worst defender in the league ..my heart will be happy when he is thrown out of arsenal

  18. Tsssst
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Sane to Mane FT?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      See below. Exactly what I’m planning 🙂

      Good move

      1. Tsssst
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        good shout with the GW31 thought

  19. Fantasy Gold
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I am really tempted to pick Mané over Son for my Sané replacement.

    Good thing about Mané is he’s guaranteed a game in GW31 as well.

    1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'm thinking of it too

      1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Only worry is it'll mean having Triple Liverpool and no City, getting rid of Sterling and Laporte after this GW

        1. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          For me double Liverpool attack is the way to go with many locked into double defence.

          Do you absolutely need to bin both Sterling and Laporte? They have a great run from 28 on. I’m contemplating holding Kun all the way through.

          Sterling would be a hold for me right now - his differential power is only going to increase and he’s a Pep favourite.

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

      Same

    3. MTPockets
        5 years, 1 month ago

        It's not quite that straightforward, as Liverpool play Bayern between GW30 and 31. But agree it's a 'safer' transfer right now in terms of blanks

    4. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ederson
      Robertson Doherty Wan B Kola
      Salah Son Pogba ?
      Rashford Jimenez

      Play Sane or Richarlison ?

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Sane

    5. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Start ?

      A Sanw (CHE)
      B Bednarek (CAR)
      C AWB (WHM)

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        A.

        You might as well sell Sané if you’re not gonna play him.

    6. FDMS All Starz
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Is this worth a -4 hit?

      Deeney & Sane—> Auba & Jota

      1. Eytexi
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yes no doubt.

    7. JAYPEE
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Will Hazard do anything against City? I’m thinking a small score line. Considering playing Bednarek or AWB on my bench

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        If they do score he'll probably be involved. City do leak goals. Think he may snatch an assist

        1. JAYPEE
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          If Hazard and Higuain can link up well they could cause a lot of problems for the city defence

      2. FDMS All Starz
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I’d start Bednarek, they are due a CS

        1. FDMS All Starz
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          But don’t bench hazard, I’d sell

        2. JAYPEE
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I’m considering it hey! They are 100% due. Unlucky against Burnley

    8. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Right guys which one to go for please? 1FT & 0.2m. Thanks all.

      Fab
      Robbo - AWB - Pereira
      Sane - Pogba - Salah - Haz - Son
      Jimenez - Rashford

      Bennett - Digne - Kamara

      A) Sane > Mane (Will be without Auba)
      B) Haz + Kamara > Hayden + Auba (-4) (Will mean I have Sane)
      C) Anything else

    9. rnrd
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      would you play Lossl (ARS) or Fabianski (cry) ?

      1. Eytexi
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Fabianski for sure

      2. Bobby_Baggio
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Fab

      3. FDMS All Starz
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Really? After last week

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

        Fab

    10. Dacra
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ive not idea what to do this week, any help much appreciated!

      Pat (Speroni)
      Robertson - Lindelof - Digne (Bennett, Bednarek)
      Salah - Pogba - Son - Sane - Sterling
      Niasse - Rashford (Ings)

      1ft
      1.4itb

      Was thinking about Sterling + Ings to Jota + Auba for -4, but both Jota and Auba now flagged..

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

      Sane to Mane or save FT for ‘mini wildcard’ next week?

      Ta

      1. MTPockets
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I've done that transfer

      2. FDMS All Starz
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Any update on Jota injury?

        1. Nabs Kebabs
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          want to know this too...it looks like Wolves don't have a press conference?

      3. Not again Shirley
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        2 questions:

        Salah for TC this game week?

        Play Ederson or McCarthy (who has Cardiff at home)?

        Thinking the answers will be No and the latter of the 2 keepers.

      4. SFC Fan 123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Fab (Hamer)
        VVD Bennett Bednarek (TAA, AWB)
        Son Pogba Jota Salah (C) (Rich)
        Auba (VC) Rash Jimenez

        GTG? I know Auba has been ill and tempted to put TAA back into the lineup given he's back in full training but not sure I fully trust the Pool defence at the moment.