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Who are the best FPL captain candidates for Gameweek 13?

With the final international break of 2019 out of the way, Fantasy Premier League managers must once again make big decisions.

The most important one ahead of Gameweek 13 is, naturally, the captaincy.

In a season characterised by difficult debates for the armband, the latest one has followed suit.

As per usual, the Captain Sensible article is here to help you out by analysing the form of the candidates and the defensive capabilities of their upcoming opponents.

Captain Poll

Captain poll results as of Thursday lunch-time

For the second Gameweek in a row, Jamie Vardy (£9.6m) sits at the top of the captain poll results.

That should be no surprise to Fantasy managers, considering that Leicester’s number one centre-forward is in the form of his life.

Over the last four Gameweeks, Vardy has found the net six times and has not blanked since the Gameweek 8 trip to Liverpool.

He is fast becoming a very reliable option for the captaincy as his ownership (36%) continues to rise. 32.9% of our voters have backed him for the Gameweek 13 captaincy too.

This weekend pits him against a Brighton defence that has kept two clean sheets in their last four at the Amex Stadium, although captain Lewis Dunk (£4.6m) will be missing through suspension.

Adam Webster (£4.4m) is also touch and go to start for the Seagulls.

It looks as if the 14.7% who have voted for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.0m) this weekend are relying on the fixture rather than the player.

Southampton’s 9-0 to defeat at home to Leicester in Gameweek 10 has very much cemented their place amongst the ‘captain against’ category.

However, Aubameyang himself has registered just one attacking return in his last five Premier League matches, scoring against Wolves in Gameweek 11.

Furthermore, Southampton have tended to struggle more in front of their own fans than any way from home recently.

They held Manchester City to just two goals in Gameweek 11 and even managed to earn a 1-1 draw at Wolves in Gameweek 9.

So it will be interesting to see whether they can prove to be frustrating on the road once again when they travel to Arsenal on Saturday afternoon.

Not far behind Aubameyang in the captain poll standings is Sadio Mané (£12.1m), who has the backing of 12.9% as of Thursday lunch-time.

The Liverpool man remains the top-scoring midfielder heading into Gameweek 13 after finding the net late-on against Manchester City last time out.

No Liverpool player has more attacking returns away from home than Mané this season (four) which arguably makes him the most likely to secure a breakthrough against Crystal Palace.

Furthermore, as things stand, he is much more likely to start at Selhurst Park than Mohamed Salah (£12.3m) who comes into Gameweek 13 as an injury doubt and backed by just 2.6% for the captaincy.

Despite a swathe of sales over the international break, a portion of Fantasy managers are keeping faith in Raheem Sterling (£12.0m).

He may have just one attacking return in his last four league starts at home but Chelsea come to the Etihad Stadium still without a clean sheet away from home this season.

That is enough to convince 10.3% of our voters to back Sterling for the captaincy in Gameweek 13.

Heading up what Joe and David would describe as ‘barrel scrapers’, is Harry Kane (£10.8m) who prepares to face West Ham on Saturday lunch-time.

Just 4.5% of you have decided he is the best captain this weekend but interest in his services has certainly increased somewhat with the arrival of Jose Mourinho at Spurs.

Kane does only have one attacking return in the last five Premier League matches but West Ham’s defensive form has been particularly poor of late.

Kevin de Bruyne (£10.2m), Son Heung-min (£9.6m), Richarlison (£7.9m), Raúl Jiménez (£7.3m), Sergio Aguero (£12.0m), Sébastien Haller (£7.2m), Alexandre Lacazette (£9.3m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.2m) are the only other options selected by more than 1% of voters.

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1,327 Comments Post a Comment
  1. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    On wildcard. Would you leave Jimenez out, given the comments from Nuno?

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

      Haven’t seen any.

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

        Santo on Raul Jimenez: "Raul was the last one to join us but, again, we have to assess him because there is not a lot of time to train and we will decide for tomorrow. They [the international players] came back healthy, this is the most important aspect."

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

          Thanks from an owner.

        2. Monkey Hanger
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Has been rested after an IB by Nuno before.

          1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Only once has Nuno rested Raul after IB and on that occasion he had played 2 x 90. He only play 20 min on Wednesday.

            1. Monkey Hanger
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Once out of how many? He has often been given the internationals off by Mexico, has he not?

    2. Nightf0x
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      What he said?

      1. Will Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Just that he was the last one to report back from International duty and they have to assess him. I'd be tempted to leave him out if I was on a wildcard. I'm very tempted to replace him with Kane for this GW but it would be for a -4 and I can see it backfiring.

      2. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Santo on Raul Jimenez: "Raul was the last one to join us but, again, we have to assess him because there is not a lot of time to train and we will decide for tomorrow. They [the international players] came back healthy, this is the most important aspect."

        #FFScout #FPL #GW13

        1. JustPark
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Quoting someone else, "Everything before the word "but" is horse s***".

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

      If I leave Jimenez out, I would probably put Maddison in and play 3-5-2 instead of 3-4-3

    4. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Don't think he'll be dropped because he was late. Played 20 mins in the last international too.

  2. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Which?

    A) wilson mount -4 to laca djenepo
    B) wilson lowton -4 to ings robbo (have taa)
    C) wilson to jimy/ings
    D) wilson mount -4 to jimy/ings richar(c) (gw14 richar to pulisic)

    1. Fnug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Keen to get rid of Wilson are you?

      1. Nightf0x
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Yes

        1. Fnug
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          In that case I'd do C.

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

    Who would you start out of the below this week? Cheers

    A Maupay
    B Mount

    Pope
    TAA - Lund - Soy
    Sterling - Mane - Maddison - Martial
    Vardy - Tammy

    Button xx Rico Montoya

    1. Fnug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Another striker to begin with

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

    I am quite surprised I have only taken one hit this IB and I have Salah and Pulisic.

    Guess Mount and Rico will need to do the business if any no shows.

    1. Monkey Hanger
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Pulisic is 'in contention'.

  5. Erez Avni
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Having a realy tough time this GW... I don't have a clue awhat to do...
    sterling to mane? maybe Robo for Kelly? any help would be appreciated.

    3 mil ITB 1 FT

    Ryan (button)
    TAA Rico Lund (Tomori Kelly)
    Sterling KDB Maddison Mount (Dundo)
    Wilson Tamy Vardy

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

    Point prediction for Aurier VS TAA this week?

    1. Fnug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      0 vs 2

    2. Mo Salah No Mane
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      0 v 8

    3. Badluck Jonathan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Depends who your first sub is. Can’t see Aurier playing.

      Full disclosure: Aurier owner.

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

        I've just done the -4 for Aurier > TAA....

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

    What time is the Team News stream?

  8. HAMMERTIME107
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    How's this for a free hit??
    Help appreciated!

    Schmeichel
    Holgate | Lovren | Chambers
    Mane | Mcginn | Sterling | Richarlison
    Aubameyang | Deulofeu | Vardy

    1. Fnug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      No. Just no. Holgate? Lovren? Chambers? And why FH at all? Why now?

      1. HAMMERTIME107
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        All cheap starters that may well pick up clean sheet points?

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

      Why are you doing a free hit?

      Wouldn't have Chambers Arsenal defence are poor. Prefer KDB over Sterling but that's just me. The rest is good.

    3. Paneorder
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      https://youtu.be/Vf59_0Erir8

      Watch this with subtitle

  9. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Start Pope(wat) or Heaton(NEW)?

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

      Ouch.

      Pope

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

      Heaton

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

      Heaton unlikely to play but start with him

      1. Link
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Smith on Tom Heaton: "Tom's been out on the grass today, he'll be training tomorrow and Sunday as well, ready for the game on Monday."

  10. Benditlike
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Really need some help. Would like to keep it short, but im not going to. Sorry. Ok, so i have this team right now:

    Pope, Button
    VVD, Lundstram, Rico, Otamendi, Dunk
    Salah, Mane, KDB, Mount, Cantwell
    Abraham, Vardy, Connolly

    1 ft, 0.8 ITB.

    Should i:

    A) Hit the wc button
    B) Otamendi -> Chilwell
    C) Salah + Otamendi -> Son + TAA

    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      C

    2. Fnug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      You'll need to restructure like in C sooner or later. Not sure if I'd take a hit though.

  11. Will Kane
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Friday afternoon boredom is a killer.

    Option A - Keep Jiminez (Sensible but boring option)
    Option B - Jiminez to Kane for -4 (Less sensible, more exciting, Spurs game on TV!)

    Any thoughts on this?

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

      I'm about to buy Jimenez, so... Not for me

      1. Will Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        But he's so boring.... I feel like when I had Callum Wilson, didn't like having him even when he was returning every week

    2. Mo Salah No Mane
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I'd want Kane tomorrow either way. Exciting as you mentioned.

      1. Will Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        That's more like it. I need people to encourage my frivolous transfers!

    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A. boring wins on average . unless you want to Cpt Kane

      1. Will Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Probably will captain him if I do it. But the thought of arriving at 2.30pm tomorrow with a captain fail and a -4 is giving me pause for thought...

        1. Mo Salah No Mane
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          I'm captaining as well :/

          1. Will Kane
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Good luck. I'll probably follow my usual pattern: spend all of Friday considering a tempting but unnecessary transfer before eventually talking myself out of it; get overexcited at 11am on Saturday and make it after all; spend all weekend regretting it 🙂

  12. Debauchy
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Robbie Savage 2- 1 WH over Spurs , get in Yarmo lol
    Not the brightest but Im with him here

    1. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      He's a Hammer now?

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

        Dunno is he ? . just his score prediction

  13. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Who to captain?
    A) Auba
    B) Sterling

  14. nibby
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Should i start Maupay this week or do Maupay > Laca. If i save ft i can do sterling + Cantwell > Mane + Pulisic nxt week. Which move do you prefer?

  15. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    What is this I'm reading about Jimenez being a risk???

    1. Pumpkinhead *non-expert*
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Who else are they going to play? Jimmy in for a lot of games and minutes this year.

  16. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Was all set on Jimenez, but Nuno's comments making me a bit nervous. Which option would choose? On wildcard.

    Gazza (Button)
    TAA Soy Lundy (Rico Tomori)
    Richarlison Mane Martial KdB X
    Tammy Vardy X

    A. Maddi and 4,8m striker (3-5-2)
    B. Jimenez and Dendoncker (3-4-3)

    Richa is a one week punt and will become Pulisic next week.

    1. LC1
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Jimi

    2. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      exactly my team, lol

      I am going B(with Hayden)

      1. Bojam
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Why Hayden over Donk? Need to get one as an enabler this week but can’t decide.

    3. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      What comment on Jimenez??

  17. Geordie19
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Knew we wouldn’t get much from Klopp re Salah.
    Still can’t decide whether to use 1ft on Salah out to Mane or Sterling

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

      I've made the move to Mane.

      Already have Sterling though.

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Tough but besides Lord Lund and TAA Mane is my only other season keeper , your call

  18. Bojam
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Dull question but best cheap (4.4m) midfield enabler?

    Dendoncker or Hayden?

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

      Hayden imo.

    2. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Hayden roams further forward but god he's a liability, two straight reds in two seasons. I'd get Dendy, will probably do next week too.

      1. Bojam
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, his disciplinary record is a worry. But the Donk is currently playing in defence (with Boly out injured) and the shift to a 3-4-3 raises questions about whether he will play once Boly is back. Neves and Mourinho gotta be pretty locked in as the two central mids in that system right?

        1. Bojam
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Ha! Moutinho I mean

        2. soup natsi
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          valid question. wasn't aware of his reverse oop, maybe need to look at it more, but I'd think him being able to play two positions makes him a more appealing option. all I'd want is 2 points from a 4.4 mid. but yeah need to look at how viable 3-5-2 is with traore

    3. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I think Hayden is safer. No room for Dendoncker in midfield in a 3-4-3, which they've used recently, and he may not even start in defence once Bennett is back.

      1. Bojam
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Yep, agreed. Hayden pretty nailed you reckon? Or at risk from the Longstaffs etc?

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          I think he is, but I'm not 100% sure, might be worth having a look on one of the Newcastle forums. Teams News tab suggests he's a starter this week, if that helps.

          1. Bojam
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Alright thanks man! Could add the Villa lads into the mix as well I guess - Nakamba and Luiz. Guessing you’re a Villa fan - would you consider either of them for the fifth mid (bench) spot?

            1. avfc82
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Nakamba looks like he's edged ahead of Luiz. Don't expect much but he should bring home a couple of points each week.

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

      Happy with Nakamba

  19. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    who to pick on WC: Tomori or Willems?

    thx

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

      Tomori and bench this week.

    2. Bojam
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Long-term I think it’s got to be Tomori. Rising as well so good to buy while still cheap.

  20. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Mount to Pulisic and bank second FT?
    Also, (c) Vardy over Auba?

    Pope
    TAA/Soy/Lund
    Mane/KDB/Mount/Maddison
    Auba/Vardy/Abraham

    Button/Rico/Tomori/Hayden

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

      Looks good, but I'd be looking to move Auba out soon.

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

        Giving him next 2 games and will be getting Kane or some other moves

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Is Pulisic sure too start , thought he had a niggle ?
      Surely you Cpt Auba if you have held him through some lean times. Emery is a clown but home to Southampton has to be Auba

  21. HAMMERTIME107
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Really stuck with this week please help!?

    Roberto
    Tomori | Soyuncu | Rico
    Salah | Snodgrass | Sterling | Pulisic
    Vardy | Aubameyang | Rashford

    Button | Guendouzi | Kelly | Prodl

  22. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Pat
    Taa Rico Lund 4.5 4.5
    Sterling mane traore kdb 4.5
    Tammy Vardy Jimenez

    0.3 itb 1 ft

    Sterling and traore to son and Martial (-4)?

  23. Pras (FPL)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Seems like my whole team is on the grass, has trained but is "going to be assessed"

    1. Pumpkinhead *non-expert*
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      K

  24. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    1 FT and 3.2 ITB. GTG ?

    Heaton
    Lundstram-TAA-Soyuncu
    Maddison-Martial-KdB-Mount
    Firmino-Auba(C)-Abraham

    Button-Tomori-Diop-Nakamba

  25. wslnpt
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    I was set to to:

    Aguero, Lascelles and CHO -> Jimenez, Robertson and Pulisic for -4.

    In doubt now because of the pressers (Jimenez and Pulisic).

    Would you rather just get Son and Jimenez in for Aguero and CHO?

    1. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      What’s wrong with Jimenez in the presser? Only doubtful player of those three is Robertson, right?

      1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        nothing wrong, he didn't get back from Mexico where he only played 20 mins till Wednesday night

        1. Pieterke30
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Not back yet??

    2. rnrd
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Pretty much set on the same thing but Jimenez might get reduced time this week, question marks over Robertson and Pulisic, so i'll wait a week.

      And a lot can happen in a week. Kane, Son, or even CHO if an injury occurs in CHE midfield might become options very soon

  26. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Everyone getting Salah out, but from Monday onwards everyone will be scrambling for him for C vs Brighton...

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      With an ankle issue that needs monitoring, and a crucial Champions League tie against Napoli on Wednesday, I doubt any serious manager will be looking at bringing him in on Monday. Maybe later in the week if he's fit and firing tho.

    2. Rhodes your boat
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Would you do salah to mane here?

      Pope
      Taa soy Lund Rico
      Salah sterling kdb
      Vardy Abraham jimi

      Button tomori Hayden dendo

      1. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Yes

    3. Pinturicchio10
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Or not.

      • HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        No thanks Id be fine with Mane(C) 😉

      • Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I will C Mané, thank you

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

      G2G ?

      Pope
      TAA Aurier Chilwell
      Sterling KDB Tielemans Martial Richarlison
      Vardy Abraham

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

      Right, decision time and I need some help...

      a) Salah and Greenwood to Pulisic and Laca (c) (a sort of 4 week move due to juicy fixtures a) - also gets me a fully playing squad.
      b) Just Salah to someone - one week punt on Richarlison (c) maybe and then back to Mo
      c) Do nothing

      Thanks

    6. Nightf0x
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Which?

      A) wilson mount -4 to laca djenepo
      Gw14 lowton to lovren/5.5 def.
      Gw15 son dendonker -4 to madison puli

      B) wilson mount -4 to ings richar(c)
      Gw14 richar to puli
      Gw15 son lowton -4 to robo puli/madison

      C) wilson to ings
      Gw14 lowton to robbo
      Keep mount

    7. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Free hit?

      Gazza
      Robbo taa digne janmaat
      Rich mcginn son
      Kane auba vardy

      Lot of doubts, no keeper and 3 Chelsea at City. Might be a good a time as any

      1. Link
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I've considered it - but will surely be a game week with a ton of blanks later in the season that 11 starters will be extremely handy for...