Captains

Captain Sensible – No stand-out candidate for Double Gameweek 34

With no standout favourite in the captaincy debate for Double Gameweek 34, Fantasy managers have been handed an opportunity for sizeable green arrows.

The lack of an obvious option to turn to in the wake of Harry Kane‘s (£12.6m) injury, it means that his support will be split among other candidates.

In order to find the best one for this latest Double Gameweek, we have undertaken some extensive research for the latest Captain Sensible article.

Captain Poll

Because of that injury to Kane, we rest the captain poll half-way through the week in the build-up to Double Gameweek 34. We took that decision because at the time of his knock, the Tottenham forward was enjoying a healthy lead, which he would be unlikely to follow through on with him not expected to play against Huddersfield.

We recorded the results at the time of the reset so that we could document what Kane’s injury had done to the captaincy debate.

The captain poll results before Kane’s injury

As you can see from the picture above, Kane was absolutely running away with the captain poll before he got injured. He was enjoying a 49.95% share of the vote as he was expected to wreak havoc against a recently relegated Huddersfield side. His backing was probably so big because he was the least likely attacking Spurs player not to be rotated after Champions League action.

In second place was Shane Duffy (£4.7m) but he was a long way off with just 14.38% of the vote. The support for him obviously stemming from Brighton’s Double Gameweek. It pits them against Bournemouth and Cardiff at home, two sides that have struggled on their travels this year.

After his 16-point haul against Huddersfield in Blank Gameweek 33, Jamie Vardy (£9.2m) was in third place on 5.97% backing, just ahead of Brighton forward Glenn Murray (£6.3m) on 5.11%.

Captain poll results after Kane’s injury

As you can see from the new results, it would appear that Son Heung-min (£8.6m) has soaked up a lot of the support for Kane, but not all of it. He is the new poll leader but with a much smaller clearance between him and Duffy.

The South Korean currently has 32% of the votes, while the Brighton man has risen from 14.3% to 20.6%.

Vardy has also benefitted from Kane’s injury, jumping from 5.97% support to 11.3%, but is still ranked third right now. Murray’s rise has been even smaller, with an increase from 5.11% to 5.98%.

The last remains of Kane’s support appear to have moved to Sergio Aguero (£11.7m) and Christian Eriksen (£9.2m), who currently have the backing of 4.8% and 3.95%.

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  1. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Cant decide if I should include Sterling in my team. Have Kun already and feel that team structure is better without Sterling, your thoughts?

    1. teneighty
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I've just gone the other way. Look below. 😉

    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I've gone with KDB. Feel like he'll have more gametime then sterling

    3. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Same here. Think I’m going without sterling, but not sure

    4. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Both for me. DGW coming up minimises risk. Pep will have to play his best side for the run in.

    5. In a Rush
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I’m still undecided too he’s in at the moment but not sure what to do!

    6. fenixri
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      City minefield, I just went with Kun cause I think he can do most damage. Also he likes big games.

    7. Stef rocks
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I have the same dilemma and I am going with KDB - less explosive but more predictable

    8. Ciro Di Marzio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I’m surprised more people aren’t going with Sane. I’ve got him and Aguero.

  2. teneighty
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Aguero + Martial + Tielemans -> Lacazette + Sterling + JWP

    Made my team easier on the eye. Not counting on much from Sterling this weekend but think he gets more minutes than Aguero over the double.

  3. UptheBlues
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Is Pogba still on penalties for United despite missing three this season??

    1. Stef rocks
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yes, ole confirmed it after the last miss I believe

  4. nkhoughton
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Hows this wc team?

    Ryan
    Trippier Laporte Duffy
    Sterling Hazard Son Eriksen
    Aguero Murray Jiminez

    Foster Bennett Hojberg Vestergaard

    1. Stef rocks
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Are you BB GW35? If so then you definitely need to upgrade the bench - otherwise it is a waste of the chip

      1. GoonerByron
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        What's wrong with the BB?

        I know he has gone the cheaper options but he has a Wolves defender, Southampton mid and Southampton defender, same as most have.

        Mine is currently Foster - Doucoure - Doherty - Valery

    2. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Would go Valery over Vestergaard or if you want to be more differential then Yoshida. Give you money to upgrade Bennett/Hojbjerg

      Hazard could be a shrewd pick so I like it!

  5. chelseabrad
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    On a Wildcard, how am I looking? 1.4 ITB, only TC left.

    Leno Ryan
    Trippier Robbo Doherty Dunk Valery
    Eriksen Son Sterling Jota Camarasa
    Laca Jimenez Murray

    1. JackJack
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      If you're not using BB why are you trying to field 15 playing players?

      1. JackJack
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Ignore that, it's looking cheap anyways. Not a fan if Leno

      2. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Valery/Camarasa aren't exactly a bad/expensive duo of players to have on bench. Leno/Ryan rotate well. I Like it apart from Trippier (wasted funds IMO).

        1. chelseabrad
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Why would Trippier be wasted funds?

  6. thomashl
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Robbo or TAA most nailed?

    1. Johnny 8
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Robbo has less (decent) competition on the left.

    2. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Robbo.

      1. thomashl
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers guys. Then selling TAA for Laporte or Spurs def

  7. oi no professionals
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Luiz > Duffy for a -4?

    1. Luke2000
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Definatly

  8. anish10
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Hows this WC looking, gone for a few differntials

    Foster Lloris
    Montoya Duffy Laporte Doherty Valery
    Eriksen Sane Son KDB
    Murray Vardy Lukaku

    GW35 Murray > Deeney

  9. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Which final 4 to complete the team?

    A) Sterling, Jota, Deeney, Lukaku
    B) Deulofeu, Jota, Aguero, Lukaku
    C) Sterling, Mane Deeney, Rashford

    Foster Ryan
    Robertson Laporte Duffy Valery Yoshida
    Eriksen KdB Son xxx xxx
    Jiminez xxx xxx

  10. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Horrible postion of chasing in one ML whilst trying to defend in another means i need to try and have a couple of differentials without missing out on the obvious picks. Currently on this:

    Ryan / Foster
    Valery / Bednarek / Duffy / Kolasinac / Doherty
    Hazard / Salah / Son / Eriksen / Jota
    Deeney / Murray / Aguero

    0.5 ITB

    gw35 murray becomes jimenez
    gw 36 hazard likely becomes mane / sterling

    would really appreciate any thoughts

  11. In a Rush
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    De Bruyne and Eriksen
    Or
    Sterling and Ramsey?

    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      First

    2. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      First. Don't like Ramsey. Want to like Ramsey but not starting consistently enough.

      1. In a Rush
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Leaning that way but just realised I’m 0.3 short would have to sacrifice Laporte to fund it

  12. Limbo
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts?

    a. KDB + Vardy (no DGW)
    b. Sterling + Rashford

    1. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      B easy

      1. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        It's what I have. I just wonder if Lucky get's the nod ahead of Rashford.

    2. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Then get Deeney or Jim

      1. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Have Jim and Kun. Don't want Deeney.

  13. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Pick the better team

    Foster LLORIS
    LAPORTE Doherty Dunk Duffy Taa
    Sterling Eriksen Son JOTA Deulofue
    Aguero Jimenez Deeney

    1.0 ITB (Can get Salah Mane duo with ease for 36)
    Dunk>Valery for 35

    Team B

    Foster RYAN
    VALERY Doherty Dunk Duffy Taa
    Sterling Eriksen Son KDB Deulofue
    Aguero Jimenez Deeney

    0.0 ITB
    Dunk>Jonny for 35.
    -Double brighton and wolves defence for 35

    Thoughts?? A OR B

    1. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      B for me.

      Would rather have KDB + Valery on the bench than having to put One of Dunk/Duffy/TAA/Doc/Laporte on the bench.

  14. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    On a WC?
    A. Keep Robertson
    B. Change to Vertonghon (any spurs def)

    1. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Can you switch to TAA and generate some cash?

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I can but cash isn’t really a big issue

        1. kysersosa
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          He’s on corners and free kicks. Personally I think he’s a better option.

  15. The Mighty I
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Think I’m set

    Lloris Gunn
    Robertson Laporte Duffy Dunk Valery
    Salah Son Eriksen Jota JWP
    Aguero Jimenez Deeney

    Plan on moving Dunk to Jonny for GW35

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      As template as you get. Looks good.

      1. The Mighty I
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      You have my team but I have Foster, Doherty vs Gunn, Dunk!

      So I like!

      Captain?

  16. Concrete
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I can see why Laporte is a popular choice but Kompany and Stones are both fit.

    It’s possible he misses out tomorrow

    1. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Very!

  17. fenixri
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    That's it. I am done. This WC thingy is stressful but fun. Am I gtg?

    Ryan
    TAA - Kolasinac - Doherty - Duffy
    Salah - Eriksen - Son(C)
    Vardy(vc) - Kun - Jimenez

    Bench: Foster - Hojbjerg - Valery - Deulofeu

    1. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Looks sound. I wouldn’t go near Kola myself, especially when he can get subbed at half time. Would go city or spurs myself

  18. kysersosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    No one considering Murray as a captain choice?

    1. Jafoole_88
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Sssshhhh. Keep it to yourself. It's the J!zzmenez show

    2. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A good option. Just his game time is uncertain

    3. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I'm teetering with the idea, but leaning towards duffy at present!

      you?

      1. kysersosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Son. Considering taking a hit to bring in Murray for Arnie or Duffy for Chilwell.

  19. thomashl
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    TAA -> Laporte or Tripp/Alderw/Vert?

    (have Robbo)

  20. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Any Arsenal defenders nailed for DGW?

    1. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Monreal maybe

  21. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    play 2 from these 5

    A) Doucoure
    B) Jiminez
    C) Doherty
    D) Redmond
    E) Valery

    1. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      B D

    2. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      B shouldn’t be on this list

      1. bigbudgie
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        and one more that shouldn't? 🙂

        1. No Kane No Gain
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          A by far, both can get decent attacking points this week.

  22. Chrisirwin01
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Who to Captain:

    A) Son; or;
    B) Vardy**

    **Current Captain based on form and no mid- week game

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      B

  23. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    thoughts? slightly different to others, murray a one week punt who I may move to ings if he starts in gw34

    lloris
    duffy(c) - dunk - robertson
    mane - sterling - son - eriksen - pogba
    jiminez - murray

    foster - laporte - doherty - deeney

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Bit weak forwards. Pogba stands out with his shocking form. Also, start Laporte ofcourse.

    2. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      You still trust that Pogba will deliver?

    3. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Rashford probably a better pick than Pogba for the run in. Could allow a Brighton mid who will have a higher chance at playing both than Murray.

      Just a thought but good other than that.

  24. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Which goalie combo

    A) Lloris - Ryan
    B) Ryan - Foster
    C) Lloris - Foster
    D) something els

    Currently on A

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      C

      1. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        With two Brighton defenders than?

    2. Gringo Kid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      C

  25. beetlejuice
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    When Alli and Kane are not present, how is Eriksen's role? Deeper or more attacking?

    Thanks.

  26. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    All ok? Will BB in 35.

    Lloris
    Laporte Duffy(C) Dunk
    Son Eriksen Salah Jota
    Jimenez Deeney Aguero

    Foster Deulofeu Doherty TAA

  27. as33
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Hi to all, should i get Son or just leave it like that:
    Ryan
    Laporte, TAA, Doherty, Duffy,( Valery)
    Mane, Eriksen, KDB, Camarasa(Jota)
    Kun, Vardy, Jimmy
    Could do KDB>Son?

  28. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Start Jota or Ramsey this week?

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Jota

    2. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Jota off the boil

    3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Jota

    4. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      cheers

  29. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Triple Captain Murray ACTIVATED

  30. teneighty
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Gaaah, can't stop tinkering!