Captain Sensible

Who is the best captain for FPL Gameweek 8?

Fantasy Premier League managers have been presented with another tricky captaincy debate for Gameweek 8.

Liverpool host a Leicester side looking very committed to breaking into the top four while rotation and injury fears plague our Manchester City assets.

We’ve assessed the key candidates for the armband this weekend using individual and team data.

As this uses information from the Fantasy Football Scout Members Area only those signed up for the 2019/20 season can access it in full.

Captain Poll

After ending his Premier League goal drought in Gameweek 7, Raheem Sterling (£12.1m) has returned to the summit of the latest captain poll.

The Manchester City midfielder comes into the weekend backed by 28% of those that have voted so far (as of Thursday lunch-time).

His owners will have been encouraged by two things they saw of Sterling midweek.

Firstly, he was rested for the majority of the win over Dinamo Zagreb, emerging only as a 56th-minute replacement for Bernardo Silva (£7.9m).

Secondly, Sterling was involved in both goals after he arrived on the pitch, reminding his owners what he is capable of.

Playing in a much more central location than we have seen in recent Premier League outings, the England international scored the opening goal and provided the assist for Phil Foden‘s (£5.2m) stoppage-time strike.

Meanwhile, Wolves come to the Etihad Stadium with just one clean sheet in their last six and a goals conceded tally that reads 11 in that time – an average of 1.8 per game.

We thought that Sterling might have to fight off some interest in Kevin de Bruyne (£10.0m) for the Gameweek 8 captaincy but his recent groin problem has drastically affected the poll results.

Before the injury was confirmed, the Belgian ranked third with a 15% share of the vote but in the last few days, he has dropped to eighth and the backing of just 3.2%.

Currently second in the poll is Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.0m) who is still yet to blank this season.

He has scored in all but one Premier League match in 2019/20, and in all three at the Emirates Stadium so far.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth come to north London with no clean sheets on the road yet this season – which is why 20% of those who have voted in the poll fancy more attacking returns from Aubameyang on Sunday afternoon.

Sergio Aguero (£12.1m) has a fairly strong hold on third place in the poll, garnering the support of 12%.

His benching for the trip to Everton is probably enough to put some Fantasy managers off the Argentinian, especially given he registered 88 minutes against Zagreb.

However, if he does start, which he often does at the Etihad Stadium, Aguero is also without a blank this season. In three home matches, he has a total of four goals and two assists.

Teemu Pukki (£7.2m) may be without an attacking return on the road since Gameweek 1 but the Norwich forward has scored five of six Premier League goals at home.

Aston Villa come to Carrow Road this weekend having conceded seven times in their last three away matches in the top flight.

That combination of statistics will be why Pukki is the best of the rest in the top this week, pulling in 7.2% of the vote in the captaincy poll.

In fact, the Finnish striker has more support than Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) for the Gameweek 8 armband.

The Egyptian does arguably have a trickier fixture as Leicester come to Anfield in good form and praised for recent defensive displays.

However, Salah has been in exceptional form at home this season. In his first three Premier League matches at Anfield he has registered four goals and one assist, for an average of 12 points per game.

Should that form continue, the 6.7% of managers who captained him for Gameweek 8 will feel very happy indeed, especially with many looking elsewhere both for the armband and for transfers.

Son Heung-min (£9.7m) now has attacking returns in each of his last three league outings, and was one of the few players to score for Spurs in their absolute humiliation at the hands of Bayern Munich midweek.

That has led to 4.7% of our voters backing him for the captaincy in Saturday’s lunch-time kick-off at Brighton.

Harry Kane (£11.0m) also found the net in that 7-2 defeat and has scored or assisted in each of his last four Premier League matches – hence the 3.2% interest.

Tammy Abraham (£7.6m) may have blanked in each of his last two at Stamford Bridge but he travels to Southampton on Sunday afternoon with six goals in each of his last three away matches in all competitions.

Therefore, 2.9% fancy him as an outside bet for the captaincy in Gameweek 8.

Sadio Mané (£11.6m) and Riyad Mahrez (£8.5m) are the only other options with more than 1% backing.

Player statistics – Last four matches

Lessons Learned from Gameweek 7

1,395 Comments Post a Comment
  1. drughi
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Salah or Sterling for the armband ? really tricky and got it wrong all season so far

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Salah more consistant IMO.

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      if I had sterling i'd go him.

      wont keep being on the bench in the league surely

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling

    4. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I’ve gone Sterling

    5. CheesyZoot
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Surely has to be a city asset this week for the armband

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Auba is an option also.

    6. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling

    7. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling more likely to blank and more likely to haul.

    8. drughi
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      cheers everybody, seems very conclusive for sterling so will follow your advice

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        *don't blame us @4pm sunday 😉

  2. kennethrhcp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    anyone else with Kane & just can't take him out for bha & WAT?

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      He trolled v Cardiff last season and toon this season...

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        If Kane didn’t troll me I wouldn’t have gotten Aguero (c) in for that 16 pointer so I owe a lot to kane. I think he’ll be a good option for next two, better than Aguero at least

    2. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      He's been crap as the rest of the team, but he keeps on scoring those jammy goals...

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Wilson & Kane have done me well so far & neither playing well really

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      No, but it would be difficult to sell him if you currently have him. Could be a monster differential over the next couple.

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        think i'm gonna sit tight

    4. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Depends what you want to do.

      Realistically he need a tap in or a pen most weeks to score so wouldn't be too worried selling him.

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        If I move now it'd be Auda… in 2 weeks it'd be Vardy.

        Having 2FTs over IB has me leaning more stick with Kane aswell

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          I don't think Auba has braced at the Emirates since moving there, or something like that. So prob keep Kane, who will most likely get chances tomorrow, and assess after IB.

          1. kennethrhcp
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            cheers Berb!

    5. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Kane loves early Kick Offs !!!

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I don't know if this is true or not but i'll take it 🙂

        1. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          he has scored 2 or 3 hatty and some brace

          1. kennethrhcp
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            cheers 😉

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

        Feels fresh of an afternoon... Flags by 3...

    6. DeathoftheParty
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Absolutely

    7. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I've owned him since GW1 apart from a GW2 switch to Auba and Newcastle aside, I've been fairly happy with him. Definitely holding for the next two and he'll be my captain in GW9. Then look to move to Auba or Aguero.

  3. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    I have Mount. For now, would you rather:

    A) Vardy Tomori
    B) Abraham Digne

    Have WC available. Team is linked..

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I like A next week

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I can see Vardy scoring this week as well!

      2. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Interesting. I currently have Barnes Digne 1.4 ITB 1FT, and WC as mentioned above still intact. Would you do Barnes to Tammy this week?

        1. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Barnes isn't a bad option even tho he's had a few blanks... Everton at home... cold do ok?

          Tammy at sou tho looks like points doesnt it

          1. kennethrhcp
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            *nice finish last year btw 😉

            1. Top Lad Dakes.
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Thank you! 🙂 first year paying proper attention throughout the year and using this site paid dividends. Shame it’s not started so well this year!

    2. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      A for sure

  4. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Need some help. Do these transfers for a hit?

    VVD out
    1. soy
    2. tomori

    dedoncker out for a hit
    a. hudson odoi
    b. mcginn
    c. yarmolenko

    pope
    VVD TAA lundstram digne
    mane sterling(c) kdb mount
    pukki abraham

    heaton rico dedoncker greenwood

    1ft and 1 itb

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      No

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      maybe just VVD out If you don't want double pool for awhile.

      Look at upgrading mid then over IB

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      for chelsea better to have mount, odoi and abraham or tomori, mount and abraham?

  5. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    GTG?

    Roberto
    TAA Otamendi Lundstram
    Sterling(C) Salah(vc) DSilva Cantwell
    Aubameyang Abraham Haller

    Button Guendouzi Rico Reid

    1. All For One
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      gtg

  6. Daghe Munegu
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Is Ayew to Pukki worth -4 ?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      could easily be but Ayew has westham w/o Fabs in goal

  7. All For One
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Any news on Kdb?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Pop presser at 1.30... still wont know after that tho really

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        *pep

        1. All For One
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          cool thanks

  8. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Aaaaand another Bournemouth defender's injured 🙁

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Can’t be havin another Auba haul 🙁

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Oh. Mepham's not a recent starter anyway. Stacey has been in his place since GW5

        But yeah. Auba haul

    2. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      who will start at the back?

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Same defence as usual recently

        Rico Ake Cook Stacey

        It’s poo but nothing’s Changed

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

        Should be the same as last few games. The injured dude didn't start the last three GWs

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Means he can’t go 5 atb which is god for Auba cappers

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        good to hear this.

  9. All For One
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Start Greenwood or Cantwell if Kdb is injured?

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Cantwell surely

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

      Haven't we learnt? Greenwood is like CHO was under Sarri

      At this rate, I'd be surprised if Greenwood starts, even if their entire frontline is crocked. I'd be shocked if Cantwell's benched. Start Cantwell

    3. insertcomedyname
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Cantwell

    4. Klein
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Whats with greenwood? How is he even an option?

      1. All For One
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        lol cool guys

  10. Lovren an elevator
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Kun or Abraham for captain if you have to pick one?

    1. All For One
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      kun

  11. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Save FT or get in Mahrez for KDB?

    Pope
    Lundstrum Zinch Alderweireld
    Sterling (c) Salah Mount Cantwell
    Barnes Pukki Abraham

    KDB* Kelly Mina

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Save if Pep says KDB is back after IB

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Don’t disrespect Mina. I’d be tempted to start him over Barnes or at least Alderweireld. You can save unless KDB news is kept secret

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        That transfer really hasn’t worked out well. I think I hate Mina.

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          I feel that way about yarmolenko, I don’t own him, I support West Ham. He’s playing okay. His face just annoys me. Mina has that look about him too

  12. All For One
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    save ft

  13. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

  14. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Those with KDB are you leaving in team for auto sub, bench or sell?

    1. All For One
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Bench

    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Probably selling

    3. The Road to Turfdom
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Starting him, always a slim chance he plays and when he doesn't I enjoy the delayed autosub. Definitely keeping provided he should return for the game immediately post IB.

    4. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Leaving him in with Diop 1st sub

  15. Members Only - Captaincy article conclusion
  16. Samwise
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    KDB or Aguero captain?

    1. The Road to Turfdom
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero, KdB injured

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        *samnotsowise 🙂

  17. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Should I play AWB and possibly get Soyoncu from the bench or should I bring in another player for him ? Possibly looking at Maguire, Tomori or Rico I guess. Rest of defense is :

    Pope

    TAA - Otamendi - AWB - Soyoncu - Lundstram

  18. It's his Job.
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    G2G?
    Pope
    Otamendi Tomori TAA
    Sterling El Ghazi Mount Salah
    Aubameyang(C) Pukki Abraham

    Button,Cantawell,Lundstram Rico

  19. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Dean Saunders gets his jail sentenced quashed - WTAF? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-49934716

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Qwhite interesting.

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      As expected.

    3. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      A jail sentence for failing to provide a sample for a first time offender seemed a bit harsh tbf.

      One wonders if the original judgement was extra hard on Saunders because he is a high profile man so as to send out a message.

  20. Am sorry to say again it�…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Predicted Man City XI Gameweek 8:

    Ederson
    Walker, Otamendi, Fernandinho, Mendy
    Gundogen, Rodri, D.Silva
    B.Silva, Aguero, Sterling

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Cool - could you let me know tonight's winning lottery numbers as well?

    2. lespaul
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Zinchenko

    3. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Ederson
      Walker, Otamendi, Fernandinho, Zinch
      Bilva, Rodri, Dilva
      Mahrez, Aguero, Sterling

  21. jamie1972
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Have some spare cash banked, which one to lose for Auba's kind run

    Firmino or Kun?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Firmino

      Aguero can do wreck even from the bench (non-owner btw)

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Probably Run as rotation kicks in.

  22. Al-Chemy
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    So I made what it seems like a mistake to get KDB in earlier this week before his price rise, only for him to be confirmed injured.
    Is it worth me taking a bit for anything, e.g. KDB to Sterling, or just leaving the team as is?

    Pope (Heaton)
    TAA Ota Lunds Soy (Aurier)
    Cantwell Son Mount (KDB Hayden)
    Pukki Tammy Aguero

    Thanks for any help, always appreciated!

    1. grumpyman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Fellow Aurier and Hayden owner here. If Cantwell is out you won't get 11 out this week. Wait for Farke's presser. If he's out then you'll probably need to make another transfer.

      1. Al-Chemy
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah that makes sense. Personally was thinking Aurier to Tomori if that's the case. At least that way can have Tomori for a few weeks without worrying!

      2. The Wise Owl
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Cantwell played U-21 game.

  23. Bishopool
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Would you?

    Aguero -> Aubameyang

    1. The Road to Turfdom
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      No

    2. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      YES

    3. farmerfat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      yes but no

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Too tight.

    5. FleckyT
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      no

    6. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe

    7. jamie1972
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe

    8. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Not for a hit.

    9. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Same internal debate myself

  24. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Play Adrian or Pope this week?

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      POPE, sell Adrian

  25. Kizza_10
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Best Barnes & KDB replacements ?

    1. Wilson & Son

    2. Vardy & Mahrez

    3. Aubameyang & Yarmolenko

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      3

    2. Bishopool
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Selling Barnes would be a mistake!

    3. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      damn 3 good options!!!

      I like option 2 for the gamble but will you still want Mahrez after IB when KDB is back?

      still have WC?

    4. trinzoo
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Im going 3 as soon as Pep confirms no chance for KDB to feature

  26. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    1FT, still have WC. Tempted to take KDB out and get back later as will not lose much value.

    A) Save
    B) KDB out for Mahrez/Dilva/Son
    C) Dendoncker > Guendouzi or Saka

    Pope
    TAA, Digne, Ota
    Sterling, Salah, KDB*, Mount
    Wilson, Pukki, Greenwood

    Button, Rico, Soy, Dendoncker

    1. FleckyT
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      A) Pep is more inclined to rush kdb back since bsilva is out, plus international break

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Nah! Might play Foden

  27. FleckyT
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Flagged players: Hayden, Aurier and KDB!

    Thoughts? 2FT

    A) Aurier > Tomori
    B) Aurier + Hayden > Tomori + Saka (or another fodder)

    *Got rico and soy on the bench

    1. FleckyT
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      * Cantwell owner too

  28. European Bob
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    The article could've been 3 words long : Pierre Emerick Aubameyang

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Are they words?

  29. PocketZola
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    what would you do here?

    pope
    zinch tomori lund taa
    salah sterling cantwell
    barnes pukki abraham

    subs, rico, dendocker, KDB

    I want mount in and barnes out. So I was thinking barnes to auba and KDB to mount for a -4?

    I bought KDB at 9.7, and will get 9.8 for him. I can WC over the international break and fit him back in somehow?

  30. tibollom
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Hi guys, what to do Captain wise? Also with KDB most likely not to play, is my bench order oK?

    Heaton
    Lunds VVD TAA Ota
    Sterling Salah KDB* McGin
    Haller Tammy

    Button. Greenwood, Dedoncker, Rico