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. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which one?
    a)Digne+Watkins
    b)Coleman+Dcl

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A but possibly too early to be sure on Watkins

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

      cheers both

  2. chilli con kone
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Pulisic owner 🙁

    A. Bench Pulisic and play Soucek (ars)
    B. Pulisic > Foden
    C. Kane and Pulisic > Rashford and Martial -4

    Nothing ITB

    Thanks

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Breaking FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      C has the biggest potential upside, depends how brave you are. If Kane scores a brace you'll be kicking yourself, but Rashford and Martial could easily outscore Kane and Soucek

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Puli dropping in price tonight. So effectively losing 0.5 if you keep him. Not a fan of the options

    4. Breaking FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A is the safest, and most boring, option

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

      C

    6. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Pulisic to Grealish/Barnes

  3. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    And just like that, the 8.0M mid slot no longer exists for a GW or two

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

      Aye

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

      Wouldn’t hold Havertz if you had?

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

        Having Havertz + Alli in my GW1 team is one of the reasons I'm on a wildcard

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

          Worth a hit to move to James Rod?

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

            Maybe. Havertz has the quality and should come good when the team gels. James flying out the blocks from the start (with a better fixture now and a worse fixture then) swings things in his favour short-term, especially with the cheaper price for future moves

  4. yet to be named
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I'm thinking of giving the armband to Richarlison. I think Declan Rice will be on a mission to stop giving Auba any space

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No United?

    2. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is Rice playing Right back?

      1. yet to be named
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Just a defensive midfielder

    3. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Haha stop with the jokes mate!

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

      Go Aubameyang and sit back on the sofa

  5. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed sorry!

    Son > Rashford for free?

    Son falling in price i feel before GW2 starts.

    Orginal plan was to do Auba & Son > KDB & Bruno GW3.

    Thoughts?

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

      Go for it. Good transfer for free

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would keep Son against a rattled Soton

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

        I want to but if he falls I will be priced out of possibly getting Bruno later down the track?

        Rashford > Son feels like the only solution?

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

          Someone here said that the rightback of crystal palace isn't good enough and the left winger of the opposite team usually scores playing against him so rashford seems a good bet

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

            Thanks for the reminder. I saw that comment too. It was Ward from CPL.....

            Man I am 95% there to pull the trigger.

  6. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Please choose one from each, thanks...

    Which duo?

    A - Marcel & Lamptey
    B - Saiss & Ben White

    A mid for 1st bench most weeks :

    1 - Soucek
    2 - Kouyate

    1. asdf_1
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      b-1

  7. asdf_1
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    thoughts on martial captain?

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not sure United will be at their best but could be gold.

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

    Is Donkey Calvert Lewin really worth an extra 0.5m over the 6.5m strikers, esp given he's not on pens?

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

      I think Wood can do just as well as him but I'm currently on DCL

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldnt

    3. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      £0.6m now.

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No. He wasn't that good vs Spurs. One decent header and people going mad.

      Wilson a better option

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

        You would expect him to get much better service against the likes of West Brom

    5. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Prefer Wood or Wilson. DCL can't finish his dinner but he will get a lot of chances in this team

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

        For someone who cant finish, 14 league goals in his last 28 starts equates to a lot of luck..

    6. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I considered him

      But I'm back to Roberston

  9. The King
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Martial + Podence

    Or

    B) Bamford + Willian

    Already have Fernandes, not sure on playing time of Podence also

    1. asdf_1
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      a

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      b

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    4. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

    Really regretting making the wrong decision of getting James and Martial earlier this week. If i were to make the decision today, i would have gone for DCL and Rashford.

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Why change of heart?

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

      I got DCL and Bruno

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

      Why? I prefer your moves

    4. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Rashford is bang out of form, what's changed your mind?

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

        How can someone be out of form when they havent played a match?

        1. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I'm talking about Villa, Europe League and the end of last season. When was the last time he had a good game?

  11. Captain_Shirokov
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Play Saiss(MCI) or KWP(TOT)?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Saiss

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      tough one - KWP

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

      KWP

    4. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Saiss

    5. il Brutto
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Saiss

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

      KWP

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

      KWP

  12. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any Son keepers around? Surprised he still hasnt dropped but its looking likely that he'll drop tonight. Very tempted to shift him to the likes of Bruno, Rash, Gwood, Jrod. How did he do in the Europa game yesterday?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would hold for another gw

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yep, didn’t see the game on Thursday but quite fancy him against KWP.

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I would get rid. Spurs were poor yesterday and Son didn't do much. Busy schedule as well

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

      Should've scored at least 1 goal yday, maybe 2

    5. teneighty
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm keeping against Soton, then probably getting rid. Can't justify getting rid of him for a hit when facing a shaky Soton defence.

  13. SHOOTER MCGINN
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    At least Alli to Puli next week isn't big loss really if he drops to 8.4.

  14. PrestigeWorldwidewidewide..…
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any new info on Dele Alli? Debating a hit to get him out if needed but if he plays I will keep him this week. I will need to take a hit this week or next and might as well do it now if Alli looks unlikely...

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Should be back in starting lineup

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

        Disagree. Mou treated EL game as a pre season game and played his best attacking options. Alli wasn't even in the squad

    2. PrestigeWorldwidewidewide..…
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yea I keep seeing these conflicting opinions and its making the decision pretty difficult. Has there been a Spurs presser yet?

  15. smash
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Either Werner/Vardy out for Martial worth a -4? (no United coverage elsewhere) ???

    Cheers

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would hold

    2. kevchenko
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I have Werner and Vardy too, and I am not bringing in Martial.

      DCL is my other striker.

      If Vardy blanks this weekend I may take him out for Jiminez next week, although Vardy's GW4 and GW5 look great.

      I'd stick personally.

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

      Nope. Hold

      1. smash
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers guys I'll hold tight, just worried Vardy got lucky last week, my other forward is DCL also, I'll hide behind the sofa for the United game and hope they have a stinker

        Cheers.

  16. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What did Bruce say in the presser? About ASM in particular

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Speaks in 5 mins

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

        Ah I read someone said it was at 1.30

        1. Rotation's Alter Ego
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          It was down on the Scout tweet like that, but idk why - definitely due to start 2:15pm. Desperate for good news as well!

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

    Nobody considering transfering the Spurs Cat Stevens double? Matthew & Son (for 6.0 & 9.0)

  18. Wingate
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Pulled the wildcard trigger early AS ALWAYS. Can’t resist having a play.

    Pickford,
    Digne, Gabriel, Saiss, Justin,
    Salah, Auba, Bruno, JRod,
    Martial, Wilson,

    4.0, Bissouma, Mitchell, David.

    - I’m concerned not having TAA tbh. Is this a mistake? Probably.
    - Captain on Auba currently, but v tempted by Bruno v CRY?

    Thx

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      7/10 missing man city coverage in what would be the final game of gw2. TAA long term would be ideal.

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Presumably Auba -> KDB plan for GW3 like a lot of others?

        1. Wingate
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Correct that’s the planned transfer, Auba to KDB. Will aim to get TAA once he starts firing... which could be any time of course.

    2. kevchenko
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Why would Trent be avoidable after 1 bad week?

      He'll end up in the top 2 for defenders and probably the most points out of anyone 7.5m or below too.

      Get him back in, and leave him there.

      1. Wingate
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks. You may be right. Will tinker

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

      Looks good, I have Martinez, TAA, James and Podence instead of Pickford, Gabriel, Saiss and JRod. Not much in it, but I think TAA will be essential like last year.

      I'm torn between Auba and Fernandes too. Both great options so go with your gut! (Auba for me...)

    4. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wildcard week 2 and no City on it as well.

      Shake your head mate

      1. Wingate
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Shaking it :’) KDB planned for next week though. Maybe even Foden if he has a screamer.

  19. il Brutto
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) KDB and Watkins
    B) Hamez and Werner + 0.5

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

    Does anyone else think TAA has been crpa his last two games? Was rubbish for England, and terrible in the last game for Liverpool as well

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

      Yes probably due to the injury. I've gone robertson over him for now

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yep, not fully fit though, can only get better really.

    3. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      That being said he did score a beaut of a FK against Chelsea last season

    4. kevchenko
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yep, rubbish - but he's going to play every week because he can haul ANY week.

  21. Squires FC
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ings -> dcl ft?

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

      Yep.

      Maybe Richarlson though 😮

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Jimenez long term. Put out the cup and not in the Europa. Good rest fixtures coming up

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

    A) Sterling, DCL
    B) Bruno, Jimmy

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      B

  23. Kei19255
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    GTG?

    Pickford
    VVD Digne AWB Justin
    Auba Sterling Bruno Harrison
    Martial DCL

    took salah out for sterling..still unsure if right move..

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      7/10 really need a liverpool attack there

  24. 2OLEgend
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Son to Hamez before price drop tonight?

  25. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone thinking of captaining Salah?

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

      All the ghost teams. And they could be righr

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He is a good option but away stats compared to Mane is not great. Stick with the safe option in Auba

  26. Laurel and Vardy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hi all, which one would you choose:

    A) Werner -> Martial
    B) Vardy -> Martial
    C) Save FT (but no MUN coverage)

    Thank you.

    1. Laurel and Vardy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Anyone?

  27. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Stop selling Son before tomorrow!!!! Ugh!!!

    Price rises and drops are gonna be a nightmare aren't they?

    I can't be doing with losing .1 on Son, especially when he is gonna get double figures for me this week!

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If he does then he’ll probably rise again.

  28. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Two spots left:

    A) Saiss or James (or other 5.0 Def?)
    B) Klich or Podence (or other 5.5 Mid?)

    (no other CHE/WOL)

    Cheers

    1. 2OLEgend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Saiss and Podence

    2. kevchenko
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Saiss and Podence for me.
      Not this week though....

  29. Captain_Shirokov
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How are people getting rid of Son for Rashford/Bruno etc? Money in the bank or taking hits?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      more people are taking hits from what i can see

    2. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Need to take hit so end up i keep son and just sell doherty for digne

    3. UnluckyXI
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      4pt hit using the money from TAA transfer was my strategy

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

        That could end in serious tears

    4. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I have funds itb and thats the move i am toying with now, Son > Rashford.

  30. liboo
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Captain

    A. Kane
    B. Martial

    ??

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

      Martial, easy.

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A