Captain Sensible

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 38+?

Fantasy Premier League managers are faced with a wealth of viable choices for the captaincy on the final day of the 2019/20 season.

With so much riding on the Gameweek 38+ fixtures, knowing that any number of armband candidates stand a chance of exploding may take the pressure off the decision and allow more focus on the ownership of each asset.

To help you pick the best captain for your team, the Captain Sensible article is back for one last hurrah, analysing the statistical form of players over their last four matches and comparing them with the defences they are about to face.

As this uses data from the Fantasy Football Scout Members Area, only those with a valid subscription can access it in full.

Captain Poll

Raheem Sterling (£12.0m) is the clear winner of the captain poll for Gameweek 38+ pulling in the support of 35.6% in the final vote of the season.

There is very little surprise about the Manchester City midfielder topping the charts here, considering he has five double-figure hauls since the Premier League returned and recently claimed penalty-taking duties from Kevin De Bruyne (£10.6m), who is backed by just 6.6% of our readers.

David Silva (£7.5m) is also set to play a part in the captaincy conversation after 13% of our voters deemed him the best option for the final Gameweek of the season. It also happens to be the Spaniard’s last Premier League game for Manchester City, suggesting he could go out with a bang. That seems likely when we consider he has averaged 10.5 points per appearance at home during Project Restart.

De Bruyne and Foden unlucky as Silva and Sterling score big for Man City

The backing for both Sterling and Silva is, of course, underpinned by Norwich’s obliging defence. The Canaries have let in 18 goals since Gameweek 30+, an average of 2.3 per game.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£10.9m) may have blanked in each of his last three outings, but there is still an outside chance he can wrestle the Golden Boot trophy away from Jamie Vardy (£9.7m). Watford come to the Emirates Stadium having conceded three goals in three of their last five away matches, while Aubameyang has scored six times in as many home Premier League appearances.

With the same amount of the support in the poll (11%), Harry Kane (£10.9m) comes into Gameweek 38+ with a brace in each of his last two games. That has convinced a portion of the Fantasy community that the Spurs forward will have an enjoyable trip to Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon. 

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Crystal Palace have found themselves in the middle of a rotten defensive crisis as the 2019/20 campaign comes to a close. They have at least two goals in each of their last five Premier League matches, and will face Spurs short of Patrick van Aanholt (£5.6m), Gary Cahill (£4.3m), James Tomkins (£4.9m) and, most likely, Mamadou Sakho (£5.0m).

Another team in disarray at the back are Newcastle, who have flags against seven different defenders ahead of hosting Liverpool on Sunday. That could be good news for Mohamed Salah (£12.5m), who clearly has a been under his bonnet having not scored in each of his last three despite a whole host of opportunities. The Egyptian has arguably been the most exciting Liverpool player recently and a beleaguered Newcastle defence could be exactly what he needs to get that explosive haul he has been promising.

Christian Pulisic (£7.4m), Bruno Fernandes (£9.1m), Riyad Mahrez (£8.6m), Gabriel Jesus (£9.9m) and Anthony Martial (£8.5m) are the only other options with more than 1% support in the poll.

Player statistics – Last four matches

2,265 Comments Post a Comment
  1. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Who will score more:
    A) Bruno(lei)+ 4
    B) Salah(new)

    1. Seamy
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      It could go either way.
      If you feel like rolling the dice I like Salah. Playing it safe keep Bruno

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    3. Opie220
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

  2. Seamy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which combination would you prefer on a FH?

    A) Mahrez, Antonio & Robbo
    B) KdB & Greenwood & TAA

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    3. Releasebreaks
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    4. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

  3. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Expecting a lot of fake news tomorrow

  4. LikeItLoveIt
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A - TAA + wood
    B - Digne + Inga

    Ta

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. Seamy
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I like Ings this week so B

    3. Releasebreaks
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    4. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

  5. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Anything worth a hit? On BB

    McCarthy
    Saiss | Pieters | Kiko
    Salah | Sterling | KdB | Martial | Antonio
    Kane | Ings | Greenwood

    Button | Lascelles | El Mohamady

    (Playing BB [aka All Out Attack for me] hence the layout)

    0ITB, 0FT

    Thanks

    1. Seamy
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No I like it. The front 8 are all players I was inclined to target on my FH. Good looking attack

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks pal

        1. Seamy
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Shocking back line. But I’m sure you are aware

          1. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah don’t think any of them are worth a hit

  6. Reddonkeyham 42
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Best sauce for leaks?

    Talking of sauces, mustard in an egg and bacon sarny, gamechanger

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Someone mentioned Scarface fpl on Twitter

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Fpl scarface on Twitter.

      Fpl rockstar’s new profile

    3. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      That seems very wrong, what kind of mustard?

  7. BENOIT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Liverpool are giving me a headache.

    Potbetisl to score a few, but what team will Klopp put out?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He should put his strongest shouldn't he ?

      1. BENOIT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Why?

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Going for the 99 points and Salah Golden Boot

          1. BENOIT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            'Going for 99 points'... that's not a thing?

            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              I got 99 points but the golden boot isn’t one.

            2. Big boy Bowen
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              Beats City last season

        2. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Haven't read anything to suggest otherwise

      2. Sailboats
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        No? He can put out any team

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      They have me since i could remember!

    3. HNI
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I am only sure on Salah starting as i good form wrt stats and hungry

  8. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Bottomed on the last page. Who is the best pick as a defender this gw:

    1. Reece James
    2. Bednarek
    3. Pieters or Bardsley
    4. Holding

    ?

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      3 Pieters

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Don’t think that’s allowed

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pieters

  9. fr3d
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Magnus Carlsen needs a quick draw with Ding Liren tomorrow to make the 3pm deadline 😆

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Surely his chess will be impacted by his FPL position

  10. HNI
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Have a good feeling on these guys helping me to break HOF 500
    Hoping to get close to 1k from current 5k with just 2 of them in high ownership in top 10k
    Changes dependent on Mahrez vs Foden to start

    Martinez
    Aurier Pieters Long
    Sterling Salah DSilva Mahrez*
    Kane Aubameyang Ings

    Have rationale for all selections except Mahrez as just selecting as its Norwich

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Solid team.
      Template FH team this is Actually

      1. HNI
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Only 30% have it out of that some would put trust in Manutd/LEI/Chelsea so still a good upside possible

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          For sure
          It was a complement 🙂

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      That’s an incredible front 7 for this week.

      1. HNI
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I personally love the Golden boot contenders. Was set on Vardy over Kane pre Spurs vs Lei but Kane just looks so sharp! Plus Manutd not going to attack Vardy will not get counterattacks to score which is his stength

  11. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Best up to 5.5 def (not Bur or Aurier)?

    1. HNI
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mendy. Too bad I cant afford, If by chance Mahrez FOden are benched he is great as 3rd city option

      1. BENOIT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Tierney

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Cresswell

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        He's injured bro

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Sorry, Ben Davies

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

      Tierney

  12. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    ago
    I am going without salah and mane however have Trent as my Liverpool asset. Is that OK?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Very risky imo

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Take a look at Newcastle’s defence on the transfers page.

  13. Releasebreaks
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    BB active

    1 FT, 0.8itb

    Pope Martinez
    TAA Digne Doherty Azpilicueta Aurier
    KBD Bruno Martial Pulisic Foden
    Ings Kane Greenwood

    What transfer to be made ?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Could end up in tears without Sterling (c)

  14. Amey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Can be write Burnley Brighton game down as a 0-0 ??

    Thinking about having 3 assets in that game + a Lamptey on the bench 😀

    I think it'll be a 0-0

    Most boring game of the season.

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      How many clean sheets can be expected last GW?

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Burnley Brighton City Southampton Villa looks set for me ....

  15. SantaCruz87
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Like to get some opinion.

    A. Pulisic or Antonio?

    B. D. Silva or KDB?

  16. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Getting cold feet about Martínez now. What are fellow FHs thinking?

    1. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'd stay away, Arsenal too much hot and cold for me.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I have a choice between Henderson and Martinez. Think I’m going to go with Martinez.

  17. nolard
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    a) Jesus to Kane
    b) Keep Jesus and only do Taylor to a playing defender.

    On a BB.

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      The Taylor move

    2. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers!

      1. nolard
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        You reckon Jesus is nailed on to start?

        1. InvertedWinger
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          There's no way you didn't intend that pun

          1. nolard
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Ha!

  18. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Could the website crash just before the deadline?
    Yes

    Those relying on early team news are playing with fire IMO. Its unlikely it will crash but not inprobable.

    It will be one of the busiest moments on the site as it is, let alone with people adjusting teams due to early team news.
    Its even possible someone commits a DOS attack on the site at this time as well.
    Why would someone do that? Well some people dont even need a reason other than to disrupt others, or maybe someone just has a chip on their shoulder.
    Look at the hacking early on in the season, why would someone do that?
    Most of the people they targetted were good people, so a real motive for that was never clear.

    It will probably be fine and it wont go down, but is it a risk you really want to take?

    If it did go down, I dont think people would get much sympathy either as they are using early team news to get an unfair advantage over their rivals in cash leagues, which essentially amounts to poor sportsmanship at best or cheating at worst.

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'd be more worried by fake team news, also the very real prospect that a super-sub for City can quite easily outscore a starter - seen it a few times recently - I'm staying well away from here and twitter

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yea thats a good point as well. And yea once I did Kun>Jesus because Kun wasnt starting.
        Kun came off the bench for a brace...

        I have Dilva, Sterling im pretty certain they both start, im not making any changes now

      2. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        This

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Hot Topic this GW IMO

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I would not leave you transfers til the last minute, this week. It’s playing with fire.

  19. popcoin
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A) Foden & Sterling (-4)

    B) Martial & Mahrez/Dilva

    Chasing a Martial-owner 20 points ahead so need hauls or nothing

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Think I'd prefer Sterling but Foden might be benched

  20. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Best combo?

    A. Pope+KDB+Martial+Greenwood
    B. Martínez+Mahrez+Martial+Ings
    C. Pope+Mahrez+Pulisic+Ings

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Best go to a soothsayer.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Helpful! Thanks

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Only kidding bud. But who the hell knows on the dodgiest day of the season?

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah. Just trying to predict the best possible outcome. It’s tricky like you say but gotta try put some logic to it

    2. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A for me, but how about Pope, Silva, Martial Ings? Too expensive?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Got silva already sorry

        1. nolard
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          No worries.

  21. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Biggest trap this week?
    Mine is a triple Burnley clean sheet. They get their fair share but it is still about 2-1 with the bookies.

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Burnley won't score 2 for sure 😀

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Loading up on city attack

      2. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Nice to see you are on the same page as me. (smile)

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A team gets clean sheets when the intensity is there. Not sure I’d double up on the last day of the season - the players might be given the freedom to go enjoy themselves.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        This^

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      probably Sterling

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        My captain but it will hurt loads if you are right. A no brainer to miss him out if you are chasing.

  22. Manumana
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    2 fts. Salah & Vardy to Sterling & kane

    A. Do it
    B. Nah

    Thanks a lot

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Which other city asset do you have ?

      1. Manumana
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Only KDB

    2. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yes from me

  23. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A auba double Burnley defence Martinez
    B greenwood taa Roberson pope

    Thank you and gl

  24. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this FH draft:
    Pope
    Trent, Aurier, Pieters
    Salah, Sterling, Mahrez, D Silva
    Ings, Kane, Greenwood

    Chasing a ML victory so any views would be very kind

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      V nice

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Very good IMO

      1. Will J 256
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks guys

    3. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good. Only one I'm not convinced by is Aurier, but could pay off.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Why ?

    4. Visionaries
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I 'get' the Silva pick, but still going without KDB is very risky

      1. Will J 256
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yes you are right. Just feel KDB will play deeper and Silva will be on most set pieces but who am I to judge!

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          This is my concern. KDB has looked after Foden and Dilva since end of lock down

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        DSilva play as a CAM and KdB as a CM, when they both start.

        That said, KdB still hauls no matter where he plays.

        1. Will J 256
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Yes and he is gunning for an assist record so there will be chances for him

  25. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A) KDB > Sterling
    B) Foden > Dilva
    C) Salah/Foden > Sterling/Dilva (-4)

    Martinez
    TAA Doherty Long
    Salah KDB Martial Pulisic
    Vardy Ings Greenwood

    Foden + fodder

    1. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      C

  26. Visionaries
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Prefer Kane bit wanted the City triple.

    Pulisic, Sterling, KDB, Martial, Bruno*
    Greenwood, Jesus*

    A Bruno (lei) > Son
    B Jesus (NOR) > Kane

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A easily imo.

  27. Steinburg FC
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A. KDB to Sterling for free and play Foden over Pulisic B. Pulisic + Foden to Sterling and bench fodder -4

    1. Goooo Rickie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

  28. Goooo Rickie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A: Bruno > Son or Dsilva - 4
    B: Pulisic > Dsilva - 4
    C: no hits

    1. Steinburg FC
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      c

  29. InvertedWinger
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone worried about all Liverpool forums and fan sites predicting 4-6 players rotated?

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      They have been fairly wrong recently, I have gone against their predicitions twice now and I was right both times.
      Max subs probably, but think they will start largely unchanged

      1. InvertedWinger
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Encouraging! Cheers

    2. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If they are the large majority of live teams will be effected anyway

  30. Hitmonlee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    When are the pressers today?

    I want to get Sterling in as soon as I know there’s no injuries

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No pressers tomorrow. Just the last minute lineup leak scramble.