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Salah set to polarise top 10k FPL managers with Gameweek 31+ captaincy

Mohamed Salah (£12.7m) has the power to single-handedly define Gameweek 31+ for a much of the world’s top 10,000 Fantasy Premier League managers.

The Egyptian was the subject of much debate in preparation for the latest round of action and, after Tuesday’s 17:00 BST deadline, he was revealed as the most popular captain.

That fact is particularly ominous considering that Salah is currently only owned by half of the top 10k. Knowing that so many armbands have been handed to the Liverpool man will surely make the rest of Gameweek 31+ a tense affair for those that have avoided him.

As expected, the Gameweek 31+ captaincy has proven a fractured affair, with no asset managing to build up more than 30% support, even among the top 10k.

In fact, the gap between first and second place at that level stands at just 5.7%, opening the door for potentially sizeable green and/or red arrows depending on what transpires.

As already mentioned, it was Salah who emerged as the most captained option for the midweek round, but he managed only 27.2% backing from the top 10k.

A blank for the Egyptian combined with another haul from Bruno Fernandes (£8.7m) could see a sizeable change in rank for the 21.5% who captained the Portuguese international.

Likewise, any slip-up from Salah and Fernandes could leave the door open for the brave 12.6% of top 10k managers who skippered Raúl Jiménez (£8.2m) jumping for joy as well.

Sadio Mané (£12.5m) was backed by 8.3% while the 6.7% who went for Son Heung-min (£9.7m) were rewarded with an assist and clean sheet on Tuesday night – although they will be smarting at seeing his first-half goal disallowed for offside.

Not surprisingly, the Wildcard was the most fashionable chip for Gameweek 31+ after the Bench Boost and Free Hit took prominence for the Double Gameweek last time out.

43.2% of managers inside the top 10k pulled the trigger on new squads for the midweek round of action, taking the total usage of this chip at this level to 77.7%.

Interestingly, it means just under a quarter of them are holding fire before spending the second Wildcard, perhaps hoping to accumulate more data of football in the new post-coronavirus world.

The Free Hit also received some attention for Gameweek 31+, deployed by 8.5% of top 10k managers.

In the most part, those in the upper echelons of the Fantasy world rankings are keeping that chip in their back pocket.

As you can see from the graph above, it is the only one to have been used by less than half of those in the top 10k with seven Gameweeks left of the season.

For all the Wildcard’s attention in the top 10k, that did not make much of a dent on the overall usage of the chip.

As you can see, only 3.4% of managers worldwide deployed the second Wildcard for Gameweek 31+, and just under 70% still are yet to use it.

That goes some way to highlighting the drop-off of active players but also encourages those languishing in unfavourable rankings as it could theoretically mean green arrows are slightly easier to come by than usual.

The top 10k are proving to be big fans of Wolves and their upcoming fixtures, with three of their assets present in the ownership template.

The most popular of these Jiménez, owned by 83.6% at this level, nearly double that of the second-most-fashionable forward Marcus Rashford (£8.9m).

The England international forms one half of the double-up on Manchester United assets enjoyed by a sizeable chunk of the top 10k.

43.8% of them are invested in the centre-forward but it is Fernandes who is the more fashionable option. Having played just six matches in Manchester United colours, the Portuguese international already finds himself in close to 80% of squads in the top 10k.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£6.5m), who has excelled since Carlo Ancelotti took over at Everton, completes the forward line in the top 10k template, acquired by 43.6% of managers at this level. They will be hoping for big things from the Toffees forward when they travel to Norwich on Wednesday evening.

Exciting full-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.8m) and Matt Doherty (£6.4m) are owned by 82.6% and 57.2% respectively, acting as a premium double-pivot in defence.

Therefore, it is no surprise to see the value offered by Jamaal Lascelles (£4.3m) taken up by so many as well, 43.5% of the top 10k including him in their Gameweek 31+ squads.

Interestingly, just under a third of managers at this level showing continued faith in John Lundstram (£4.9m) despite Sheffield United’s tough fixtures between now and Gameweek 38.

Considering the Wildcard was so heavily deployed by the top 10k this week, it is no surprise to see some level of overlap between the most popular players in such squads and the main top 10k template.

There are a total of 13 players sat in each template, but it is interesting to note where these two groups differ.

Bukayo Saka (£4.7m) appears to have become the new favourite fifth midfielder after his promising displays for Arsenal in the Double Gameweek.

Meanwhile, Serge Aurier (£4.9m) has been turned to as a replacement for Lundstram and immediately provided a reward in the form of a clean sheet against West Ham.

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  1. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Stalling

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Mod ban incoming. No counting on the floor

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Deserved

    2. kamdaraji
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Jeff Stalling

  2. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Did Kane look better than vs united or get in more dangerous positions?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Neither

    2. ZTF
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Thought he was really poor personally

    3. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Both

  3. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    With no players in last game, got to be happy with no double point scores

  4. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Tomorrow's predictions?

    Man Utd vs Sheffield Utd
    Newcastle vs Aston Villa
    Wolves vs Bournemouth
    Norwich vs Everton
    Liverpool vs Palace

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      3-0
      1-1
      2-0
      1-3
      2-0

      1. Weak Become Heros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        This but 0-0 newcastle.

        1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Il take that too!!

        2. Pep Roulette
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I'd love this!

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      3-0
      0-0
      1-0
      0-2
      1-0

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Il have this too!! Wolves 3-0 tho!!

    3. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      3-1
      1-1
      4-0
      1-3
      4-0

    4. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      1-0
      3-0
      3-0
      0-1
      2-1

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Would love it if Newcastle beat Villa 3-0, love it.

    5. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      1-0
      1-1
      1-0
      1-1
      1-0

    6. FPL_Devil
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      3-0
      2-1
      3-0
      0-2
      2-0

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Fancy Newcastle to score against that Villa defence, TBH.

    7. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I like how u can tell what players everyone has just by their predictions

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Well Bournemouth aren't exactly gonna score 3 goals bruv

    8. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      3-0
      1-0
      2-0
      1-2
      1-0

    9. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      2-0
      2-1
      3-0
      1-3
      2-0

    10. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      2-0
      2-1
      3-0
      1-1
      1-0

  5. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any suggestions:

    Ramsdale
    TAA Maguire Lascelles Doherty
    Pogba Fernandes KDB
    Jota Aubameyang Jiminez

    Leno Grealish Stevens Cantwell

    1FT 1m itb

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nice team mate!! Only Ramsdale that I’d change atm!!

    2. FPL_Devil
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Auba to Rashford and I think Leno is injured. Then go Jota to DCL. Would also upgrade Grealish to Mahrez or Alli

    3. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      See how this week goes in terms of injuries.

      Not a fan of Ramsdale, but Newcastle may struggle next week against Bournemouth given the travel and the FA Cup game against Man City. Maybe save a FT and then use 2 or a - 4 to change 3 the week after.

  6. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    It’s nice looking at those graphs with ownership and percentages of captain choice in top10k and actually be part of that elite group for the first time At this Stage of a season ever!!Haha

  7. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Last Man Standing Update (207 teams)

    Current safety score = 5
    Top score = 21
    LMS average = 6.91 (-0.37) = 6.54
    Players played = 1.43/12.08
    Captains played = 9.18%

  8. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Do head to head cup leagues resume or are they finished for this season?

  9. FPL_Devil
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Price changes binned??

    1. Lucy2019
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No

      1. FPL_Devil
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Haven’t seen them in a while

        1. Lucy2019
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Stalled unit GW started and they are now in flight. First price changes last night I believe. Rashford and Bruno for example went up. Check Hot Topics under Price Changes.

          1. FPL_Devil
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Ok thanks!

  10. GuillermoDickero
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    As an Aurier owner it's disappointing he didn't get more tonight but definitely glad to have him based on what I saw! Got in some great positions and I think owners should be happy with hopefully some future attacking returns going forward

    1. Reg83
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      i got him in too on wc but was very disappointed on seeing bergwijn only getting a cameo.

    2. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Ive owned him and watched him for ages

      His prices just keeps luring me in. Eventually he never gets that big haul he teases u with. If he gets an attacking return theyll conceded

      Plus be ready for a few 1 pointers

      1. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        4.9 is cheap. But he is a lunatic so comes with a risk. If you count returns he has 14.returns in Just over 2000minutes. That's decent

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

    Major issues in next week's captaincy calls

    Deadline is saturday before any FA cup game. So a blind call if youre going with a United/city/arsenal player.

    Might just stick it on salah

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Jimmy

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        1st game in a week long gameweek so cant risk an early cap fail

    2. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      KdB. Liverpool fan here.

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        If i had him id probably go with him

  12. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Maguire or Aurier for the rest of the season?

    1. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Aurier has bigger upside but just as big downside

    2. Lucy2019
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Aurier, more exciting to watch.

    3. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I am happy I went with Aurier om WC.

  13. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Early days I know but I’ve got Agüero to move on.... who do get in this week??? DCL or Rashford?? The other will come in the week after.

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Everton are out of the fa cup so you DCL should be nailed on to start

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Excellent information mate!! Thankyou!! Will look keenly at him against Norwich too

  14. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Captain next GW?

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Aubameyang for me atm!!

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Probably. Nketiah will brace and Auba blank after that decision.

        1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Haha yeah I’ve just moved the armband onto Jiménez now!!!

  15. CroatianHammer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I was listening to Andy and his deadline stream, and basically said sod it, not making anymore changes myself... Mané has the (C) this week. Was not about to overthink any element of this. Not massive surely I have the optimal FH team, but I've done okay today out of two matches. Up to Top 90K.

  16. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Aurier and Son only 12points. But Green Arrow, 871th OR.

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Great rank

    2. Utopsis
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nice!

  17. antis0cial
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What to do with Vardy? Just wait and take price changes? Go Jesus? Lose Traore and get son plus cheap forward? 2 free transfers.

    Pope
    TAA AWB Boly
    Salah KDB Fernandes Sarr
    Vardy Rashford Jimenez

    Traore Lascelles Stevens

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Get Kane?

  18. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Picking next gameweek's Captain's looks a little troublesome. Anyone any thoughts on who they're gonna give it to...?!

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Auba
      Jimenez
      Ings
      Bruno/Rashford

    2. Slitherene
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Aubameyang

    3. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Huh? Striker who plays against Norwich

  19. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Got to replace Leno.......looking at DDG .......sounds mad but after looking at fixtures and other choices it not looking such a bad idea.....like wolves fixtures but have Sais and Jimmi .......

    1. Slitherene
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Lloris

    2. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Pats is the best

  20. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I hope Auba will be on the bench vs Norwich especially if he starts in FA cup

    1. Slitherene
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I don't think Auba has started even 1 FA cup match this season

      1. Slitherene
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Wasn't even included in the squad

        1. Niho992
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Yup but now is QF and only way to play in europe next season

  21. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Own Alonso worth swapping to Doherty ??

  22. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Those with only FH left, have you any plans when to use it?

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Last GW.

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        This

        1. Niho992
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Actually IDK tbf. I'm 40 points behind 1st in mini league, so depends how close i can come to him in few next GW

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yep, last GW.

    2. Reg83
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      whenever my regular team has tough fixtures or some injuries maybe?

  23. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A. Play Nketiah over Barnes

    B. Barnes to Martial for -4

  24. FreddyP3
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Live rank 1,065. Season shaping up nicely.

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      nice brag

  25. ratski
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Rmwct
    De gea (Martinez)
    Taa, Saiss, aurier (Lacelles, Taylor)
    Kdb, Salah, Bruno, son, (saka)
    Dcl,Jimi , rashford

    Really want doherty but can't make it work.
    Mahrez and sterling would be great to but rotation will drive me mad

    1. FreddyP3
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Would consider going 442 and downgrade dcl. Or rashford to Ings

  26. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is rashford the best replacement for kun?

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Kane

    2. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks

    3. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe, but Man Utd have 2 games between now and their GW32+ match so perhaps best not to transfer tonight.

    4. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

  27. Party time
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No bonus for son. Wow!

      1. Slitherene
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        What did he do again?

        1. Party time
            3 years, 9 months ago

            My bad. People were adding 2 baps at full time. They got stunned

        2. Reg83
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          his innocent face wont give him bonus pts.

          1. Party time
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Now I see why Davinson Sanchez got the maximum baps

        3. kamdaraji
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Salaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

          1. Reg83
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaane!

            Did LIV play today?

        4. Reg83
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          real dilemma? next week

          A. start bergwijn or saka
          b. start ddg or martinez

          Arsenal at home to Norwich

          1. FreddyP3
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Berg and ddg

        5. Soto Ayam
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Gonna BB this game week. Anything to change?

          1 FT, 3itb

          Pat (av) guita (BUR)
          Doherty (av), Azpuli (wh), Ritchie (bou), Aurier (shu). Fernandez (bou)
          Son (Shu), Fernandes (bha), richarlison (lei), martial (bha), mount (wh)
          Rashford (bha), Jimenez (av), ings (wat)

          1) Richarli to kdb
          2) roll ft, gtg

          Thoughts please

          Thanks