Captain Sensible

Who are the best captain options for FPL Gameweek 2?

Jan Sienkiewicz was the king of the Fantasy Premier League captaincy in 2019/20, scoring a whopping 657 points from the armband, the second-highest in the whole world. We asked him to help out with the captaincy debate ahead of the Gameweek 2 deadline.


The Fantasy Premier League community has been relatively unanimous in picking their captain for Gameweek 2 – but have they chosen wisely?

That’s what the Captain Sensible article is here to find out, with an in-depth analysis of the key form options, as well as the defences of their upcoming opponents.

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Captain Poll

For the second week running, Arsenal’s premium midfielder Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£12.0m) leads the Fantasy Football Scout captain poll. The former Borussia Dortmund man has once again received more than a half of total votes and looks to be trusted by the vast majority of his owners for his Gameweek 2 match against West Ham (home).

Only Jamie Vardy (£10.0m) has scored more goals than Aubameyang since the start of the 2019/2020 season and the Gunners’ captain will be looking to celebrate signing a new contract at the club by improving his impressive tally against the leaky Hammers’ defence.

Despite not featuring in Gameweek 1, Bruno Fernandes (£10.5m) is attracting some attention for the armband. The “Portuguese Magnifico” sits second in our captain poll with 11.7% of votes. Manchester United’s talisman has been in scintillating form since moving to the Premier League in January, providing eight goals and eight assists in that time. In fact, since Fernandes’ arrival, Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s men have gained more points (32) than any other team in the division, which highlights the midfielder’s positive impact.

The remaining players have all gained less than 5% of votes, with the likes of in-form Mohammed Salah (£12.5m) and new Everton star James Rodriguez (£7.5m) all failing to attract many Fantasy managers for the armband. In this article, we will look at how good of a captaincy option Aubamyang actually is, as well as try to spot some overlooked assets.

KEY MATCHES

Arsenal v West Ham

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Gameweek 2 pits two clubs together who could not be further apart in terms of outlook right now. In a week where Arsenal won 3-0 at Fulham and tied club captain Aubameyang to a new contract, they host a West Ham that got off to the worst possible start to 2020/21.

The Hammers were substandard to say the least in their 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle, a particularly ominous development before travelling to the Emirates Stadium. If David Moyes’ men were dominated by the Magpies, how much more damage could Arsenal do?

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2,206 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    If you had to pick one

    Bernandes or Martian or Greenwood and why?

    Take price into account

    1. Flaming Flamingo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Martian

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Hahaha

      2. Flaming Flamingo
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        In all seriousness, I'm going with Martial. Think he's the best combination of points potential and value considering I'm not planning on captaining a Utd player for the foreseeable

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bruno is the best player

    3. ALegendJ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bruno imo

    4. vanishing spray
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bruno, though the price point of Martial is more flexible

  2. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Richarlison has just tweeted that he is anxious.

    1. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Good sign of a Garrick ?

      1. MagicMessi
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Hatrick* damn autocorrect

  3. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ziyech, Pulisic, Chilwell, Silva not playing against Liverpool. Timo fit to start

    1. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      According to Frank

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        🙁
        Thanks mate

  4. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Chilwell out
    Pulisic out
    Ziyech out
    Thiago unfit
    Werner fit

  5. sergioaguero67
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Reece James to continue his starting role or was he just a back up for Azpilicueta?
    Please help

    1. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He played well, but hard to see Azpi being dropped again

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Don’t see Alonso starting

      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Hmmm, Cesar can play left back it's true...

    3. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Unless we play 3 at the back, then he'll play as wing back

    4. Fit_to_drop
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Alonso is the one in danger. Not James. Azpi can play both wings.

    5. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No one knows.

      I would guess he plays when Chelsea play a back 3, as I expect against Liverpool, but he'll probably miss out to Azpi in a back 4 imo.

    6. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Azpi left back and James right back is possible, but I would still say Alonso left and Azpi right is the most likely start on Sunday

  6. Threat Level Midnight
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    With Pulisic out...

    Pulisic>Rashford feels an easy decision especially after seeing the Advanced stats from Man U vs CP last year.

    Thoughts?

    1. Flaming Flamingo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I like Rashford as an option, about as sensible a transfer as you could make really

      1. Threat Level Midnight
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nice differential as well. I am doing it.

        Cheers, thank you

        1. Flaming Flamingo
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          No worries, good luck 🙂

    2. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Excellent decision

      1. Threat Level Midnight
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers Flair

  7. luk46
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy
    TAA Justin Davies
    Salah Auba Bruno ASM
    Erner Adams Mitro

    g2g or any issue? nothing itb

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Whos your other keeper?

  8. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Lampard confirms Pulisic not available for Liverpool game

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sigh

    2. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      James or Grealish then hmm

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Both good options

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

    Would you play
    A) Taylor (leicester)
    B) Soucek ( arsenal)

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      b

  10. tm370
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Lampard looks and sounds like he is struggling to contain inner rage.

    1. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe he has to take a sh*t and is holding it?

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Haha maybe. Also a 50% chance that he will nut Klopp on Sunday

  11. Fernandito
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which combo guys?

    A Bruno & Watkins
    B Rashford & Wilson
    C Martial & James Rodriguez

    1. Fit_to_drop
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      All appealing. A might just edge it, C second, B third. For me.

    2. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. Greyling
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. 2OLEgend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  12. Fit_to_drop
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Start on of these two

    James (Liverpool Away)
    Egan (Villa Away)

  13. hogree
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Werner + Son --> Bruno + Richarlison (-4)

    Yay or nay

    1. Flaming Flamingo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Big nay

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      noo

      1. The Son-dance Kid
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        What about werner to richarlison, if one already has martial and no other oressing matters in his team?

  14. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Play

    a) Walker - Peters (v spurs)
    b) Taylor (v Leic)

    1. AllGonePozzo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Have the same dilemma. Going a

  15. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Chances Vinagre drops in price tonight? 90%?

  16. Bobby's Teeth
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Spurs fans, chances of Alli starting on the weekend?

  17. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hi.....took a - 8 earlier this week to give this team. Is it worth hitting wildcard? Could easily change a few around.....would null the points hit....or do I stick....teams looks reasonable now.

    Mccarthy (sterr)
    Taa shaw ayling (vinagre ferguson)
    Salah auba jrod asm (biss)
    Martial werner Adams

    Thanks

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not needed imo

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

        Thanks

    2. Thescaff
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wow, your team looked great pre gw1

  18. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Has lampard been avoiding the back 5 post restart or is he likely to roll it out vs pool?

  19. Iain Dowies Love Child
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Was going to bank the FT but now tempted by Traore to Rodriguez - yes or no?

    1. AllGonePozzo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

    2. 2OLEgend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No. Wolves has the best fixtures in the leauge after city

    3. The Son-dance Kid
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If nothing else pressing in your team, then not a bad idea

  20. CrouchDown
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Estimates for Foden's minutes this GW and beyond?

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

      55 min avg

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      25 this GW

      Somewhere between 1500-2000 this year

    3. JD @JDCochran2
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No Mahrez so expect Foden to play this GW

  21. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anytime GS
    Paddy Power

    Aubameyang 8/13
    Salah 6/5
    Sterling 7/5
    Martial N/A

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

      Martial 5/6

      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Paddy power not available

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

          That is from Paddy Power

  22. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Fernandes + Mitrovic or Martial + Greenwood?

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      MG

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Think Martial value wins @ 9m

  23. SantaCruz87
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bruno or Auba Captain?

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Auba

  24. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team?

    Martinez
    Robbo / Digne / AWB / Saiss / Ayling
    Auba / KDB / Greenwood / JRod //Bissouma//
    Jimenez / DCL //Brewster//

    - Auba to Salah in GW3
    - AWB to Chilwell later on

  25. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Doesn't sound like Pulisic will be fit for GW3 even. Going to have to amend my plans...

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Same...what you thinking. I'm down to 2 options below

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Not sure yet. I don't own him, so I want to see what happens this GW.

        Greenwood could get a hatty for all we know...

        In your case, I'm not sure, I would have to spend some time looking through stats and analysing.

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Feck him ....
      Why did we go for him ...

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I don't own him, he was just in my GW3 plans.

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez will likely be my placeholder until we find the best chelsea mid

  26. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    So do we think Frank will play Havertz in a position that better suits him with so many still unfit?

    Basically do I hold or ship for -4 to James Rod?

    1. aapoman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm also pondering the switch to Hamez but would be for free. If he plays out wide again I'm not expecting any returns.

  27. FPL FAN
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    TAA or Robbo to Digne?

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Robbo Digne TAA

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Robertson

  28. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Pulisic to Rodriguez or Grealish
    B) Pulisic, Ings to Bruno, Watkins (-4)

    1. vanishing spray
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Lots of people pondering taking hits for ManU players, I'd wait at least to see them play this season.

    2. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Rodriguez seems good. Avoid a hit and bank 1.0 is a win-win especially with his next 3

      1. The Son-dance Kid
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yep, next 3 for everton look promising.

    3. Hospital Pass
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Have the same dilemma. Why not Pulisic>Mahrez for you? Pep's wheel of doom?

  29. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Mason Greenwood likely to start on Saturday evening?

    1. Jarnathan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I brought him in, because I think he will. Who else is going to play in that position?

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Some are saying United will mix up formations with the Dutch guy and play 3 in the middle.

        I see then playing with wide, attacking players still.

  30. Salt and Vinagre
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    ASM or Doucoure?