Captain Sensible

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 27?

After what feels like an age, the Captain Sensible article is back.

It’s Gameweek 27 we turn our attentions to this time as Liverpool host a West Ham side in their hunt to win the Premier League title nice and early.

To pick out the best options we’ve compared their individual data from the last four matches against the defence numbers recorded by their opponents.

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Captain Poll

Despite last weekend’s blank, it’s another big win in the captain poll for Mohamed Salah (£12.8m) as he claimed 51.9% of the vote ahead of Gameweek 27.

Liverpool host a West Ham side that has conceded four goals in both of their most recent Premier League visits to Anfield and shipped a total of 11 in their last four matches this season, the worst of any other team. Such an appealing fixture is combined with Salah’s six goals in his last five league home games.

The gap between the Egyptian and the poll’s second-place option is quite considerable with Sadio Mané (£12.2m) accruing just 11.3% support for the captain’s armband.

Obviously, the Senegalese international faces the same opponents as his colleague Salah and, although he was the only Liverpool player to score against Norwich, he has not been as explosive at Anfield of late. Mané has three goals in his last three home matches, compared to Salah’s six.

Danny Ings (£7.1m) has been discussed as an interesting differential for this weekend as Aston Villa come to Southampton. The centre-forward now has 15 goals this season, just two behind current Golden Boot leader Jamie Vardy (£9.7m) while Villa are having ongoing defensive problems. However, in light of Salah’s overwhelming support, only 8% of our voters have seen enough to convince them that Ings is worth taking a punt on with the armband.

After the top three, there is a smattering of extreme differential options including the 4.4% who went with Raúl Jiménez (£7.8m) ahead of Norwich’s visit to Molineux, although Daniel Farke has overseen some defensive improvements of late.

2.8% selected Son Heung-min (£10.0m) before his potentially season-ending injury while 2.6% have gone with Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.7m) ahead of West Ham’s visit to Anfield. The Hammers have scored just once in their last three away matches and Everton were the last visiting team to score a league goal at Liverpool as far back as Gameweek 15.

Sergio Aguero (£12.1m) and Kevin De Bruyne (£10.8m) are both far down the pecking order for Gameweek 27 picking up the support of just 2.3% and 1.6% respectively. However, Leicester last kept a clean sheet at the King Power Stadium since Gameweek 15 while Aguero and De Bruyne combine for four double-figure hauls since Gameweek 20.

Steven Bergwijn (£7.5m), Willian (£7.1m), Anthony Martial (£7.9m) and Roberto Firmino (£9.7m) are the only other options with more than 1% backing in the poll.

Player statistics – Last four matches

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  1. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Any of these worth it?
    Side note I Currently have 8 for Gw 28.

    1) Lund + Redmond > boly + Traoré (-4)
    2) Lund > Boly
    3) Red > Traoré
    4) Lund + Redmond > Boly + Fernandes (-4)
    4) red > Fernándes

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      3

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No

    3. Old Gregg
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks

  2. Lecky Legs FC
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Didn't manage to get feedback earlier on any will be appreciated thoughts on my team for the GW?

    McCarthy
    Boly Stevens TAA VVD
    Son (!) KdB Salah
    DCL Ings Jimenez

    Subs:Button,Mooy, Lascelles & Hayden

    Just bench Son for Mooy and have 2 FT's for BGW?

    £0.1 ITB

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Will you use the 2 FTs in 28?
      Probably better off replacing Son unless the replacement isn't the same as the GW28 one.

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yes i probably will,Son needs replacing no doubt just not sure who for Mahrez & Pepe are my two candidates right now but not sure if BGW will be a big score for me anyway

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Would probably get someone who plays in 28. You can get one of those but they don't seem great long term unless City have a DGW in 29 for Mahrez and he still could be rotated with Sterling back.

          1. Lecky Legs FC
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            When will we find out the potential DGW do you know TM? I'll go back to the drawing board and have a good hard brainstorm session

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Next week or after GW28.

              1. Lecky Legs FC
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Sorry late reply cheers TM

  3. Dreaming of glory
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on lund > saiss? Could hold lund for 1 more game but my 2 bench def dont have gd fixtures so if he stays he plays.

    Downside: lund plum fixture and higher ceiling

    Upside: lund may not start & blanks in 28. Saiss nice 27 fixture and plays in 28

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Why not Boly over Saiss?

      1. Dreaming of glory
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        $

  4. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    In addition, Jesus was awful vs WHU from what I have heard.

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      In addition to what?

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Fail reply

    3. FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He sucks!! (City fan here)
      Only thing that sucked more than him in that game was VAR!

  5. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Evening fellas, good to go?

    Ryan
    Trent, Lascelles, Stephens
    Mane, Salah, KDB, Martial
    Vardy, Ings, DCL

    Button/ Williams, Hayden, Soyoncu

    0.0 itb, 0ft, did Maupay > DCL yesterday to avoid being priced out

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah looks decent. Not sure why you brought in DCL right before 4 tough fixtures though. I own him and I am thinking about selling. Prolly won't due to other good transfers to make, but the timing is awful for you

      1. Silecro
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I know, it was my first venture into form over fixtures territory, so we'll see.
        Holding Maupay was not an option, and besides free DCL the other option was traore & jimenez, with martial out (who scored today) ...for a -4 of course

        1. Silecro
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          and im not sure Traore is worth -4..jimenez is, but Traore, not so much

      2. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        DCL is monstering stats and has been a revelation under Ancelotti

  6. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Any signs of a Martial injury tonight? Just checking in case there's no conference before Saturday

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Turn on the game mate

  7. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Egan, Boly or Saiss?

  8. Fergiesarmy
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Considering I have players like Lundy, Kelly, Rico and Snoddy on my team. What's the best move

    Kelly to Boly
    Or
    Vardy to Jimenez?

    1. Fergiesarmy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Or both for a hit?

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Naa, when kept Vardy for so long, might as well keep him for the blank and good upcoming fixtures

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

  9. Johnny Drama
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Ings’ underlying stats are awful. But his fixtures are great.

    Is he essential? Or will Redmond’s absence affect Ings’ scoring?

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      At that price you can’t go wrong. Much better than Vardy

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Vardy will outscore Ings over the next 5 games. But they are similar in terms of bad underlying stats

        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Wouldn’t say similar. I think Vardy has 4 shots in 2020 - he’s awful

          1. FOO FIGHTER
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Form temprorary. Class permanent 😉

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I think he is a good pick but SOU are struggling to keep possesion of the ball. So he needs to stay sharp. Essential? Not in my book.

  10. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I am stuck here, dont know what to do...

    Henderson Button
    TAA VVD Lund Targett Kelly
    Salah KDB Mahrez Maddison Cantwell
    Vardy Ings Wood

    1FT / 0.0itb

    Maybe Marhez + Wood --> Traore + Jimenez for - 4pts?

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

      Maybe

  11. Mata of opinion
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Hi guys,

    Who shall I get rid of to bring in Jimi? DCL, Vardy or Firmino?

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Vardy

    2. Party time
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Dcl

      • FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Hold Vardy

      • Mata of opinion
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks guys.. Currently on DCL due to tough fixtures. Feel Vardy is due for some reason.

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

          You will want DCL back after fixture change, but if your WC is intact, np probably.

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Simon Mignolet in goal tonight. Shudder.

      1. Lord.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        He got an assist

    4. Greyling
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      What moves to make for gameweek 27?

      DCL, Kelly to Jimenez, Boly -4? Other alternatives?

      Pope

      TAA, Lundstram, Rico
      Salah, KDB, Maddison, Grealish
      Ings, Firmino, DCL

      Bench: Cantwell, Targett, Kelly

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

      Will Auba give the gift of giving = hattie GW27?

      Praying.

    6. Jet5605
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Best move here? 1 FT and 4.0 ITB. I know KDB just hauled but the blank and tough games make Mane look a better option given his games.

      A KDB > Mane
      B Grealish & TAA > Mane & Gomez for hit
      C Other suggestion?

      Guaita
      TAA / Williams / Lund
      Salah / Grealish / KDB / Traore
      Vardy / Jimi / Ings

      Button / Webster / Cantwell / Holgate    

    7. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Jota G, Jimenez A

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        They work so well as a unit

    8. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      What has happened to Robertson’s attacking returns?

      1 goal and 6 assists this season is not bad, but 1 assist last 13 games isn’t very attacking

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Trent VVD

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          VVD only 1 attacking Return the last 12 matches, A goal, but still, worth the price difference over Gomes?

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

            VvD has been very close to scoring many times though.

          2. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Baps? Depends on what you can do with that money elsewhere.

      2. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Robbo haul imminent.

        He’s been quite unlucky recently.

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

          TAA is nowadays even more likely to score than him. Haven't checked heat maps, but imo he's been less advanced.

    9. CAPA
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I’ve had Maddison and Vardy for a long time.
      Keep giving them 1 more Gameweek and regretting it!
      Maddison 1 return in last 10, Vardy not much better.
      Should I get rid of one or both now or hold on again for the coming fixtures. Neither did much last time they had a good run of fixtures.

      1. mdm
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Give them 1 more week

    10. FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Which 1 to start and what bench order?

      Wood, lascellas, Stephens, Hayden

    11. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      How bad is the injury to Jimenez? Saying on Flashscores he came off injured...

    12. Woy_is_back
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Gtg?

      Guaita
      TAA Lundy Robbo
      Salah Grealish Mahrez KDB
      Ings Jimmy Vardy

      Governor Aurier Rico Donkey

      2 ft, 0.4 itb

    13. spatel2
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Please help
      Guaita
      TAA, Robertson, Stevens, Lunds
      Salah, KDB, Traore
      Ings, Vardy, DCL

      Mcgovern, Cantwell, Rico, Son

      1ft 0.3 itb

      A) lund > Boly
      B) vardy > jiminez
      C) dcl + son > jimi + barnes (-4) then next wk get boly or Leicester defender another (-4)
      D) dcl + son > jimi + martial (-4) then next wk barnes for cantwell and another defender for lundstrom (-4)

      Or something else?
      P.s. DCL oR vardy

    14. stu92
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Ryan
      TAA - Robbo - Williams
      Salah (c) - KDB - Maddison - Traore
      Vardy - Jimi - Ings
      (Martin - Lundstram - Lascelles - Hayden)

      2FT, 0.5ITB - what time do?!

    15. finnish92
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Play:
      A) Aurier
      B) Lundstram
      C) Tosun
      ?

    16. Jakew99029
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Any thoughts on the best week to play bench boost as I still have mine?

    17. CroatianHammer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I had Salah (C) set right up until last night... moved it over to Mané. I remember last year and literally never getting it right between the two of them, and it's basically the same this year. So, last minute switch.

      1. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        If in doubt go with the one with higher ownership

        1. CroatianHammer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Well I was thinking to go the other way - to go with the, broadly speaking, equally popular choice, but with lower ownership. Mané on 22% at the time, 23% by tomorrow was possibly a differential....

    18. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Burnley or Wolves defence for the next 5?

      Burnley 3 cleanies in last 4