Captain Sensible

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 3?

Fantasy Premier League managers are faced with a tougher than expected captaincy decision for Gameweek 3.

For the first time this season, there are multiple options for the armband after a record-breaking number of goals in the most recent round of matches.

As we are still so early in the campaign, Fantasy managers are tasked with trying to figure out which massive points-haul was potentially an anomaly and which players are likely to continue their rich goal-scoring form this weekend. 

Once again, the Captain Sensible article is here to help you make the right decision for your armband, comparing the form of key options with the defences of their upcoming opponents.

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

CAPTAINCY POLL

A glut of favourable fixtures for the most popular teams means there is considerable variance in our captain poll:

  1. Kevin De Bruyne – 19.6%
  2. Timo Werner – 16.6%
  3. Mohammed Salah – 11.5%
  4. Son Heung-min – 11.0%
  5. Harry Kane – 5.9%
  6. Leandro Trossard – 4.2%
  7. Bruno Fernandes – 4%
  8. Alexandre Lacazette – 3%
  9. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 2.7%
  10. Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 2.2%
  11. Raheem Sterling – 1.7%
  12. Anthony Martial – 1.6%
  13. Raúl Jiménez – 1.5%
  14. James Rodríguez – 1.3%

As you can see, Kevin De Bruyne (£11.6m) emerged victorious among the voters this week, his 13-point haul at Wolves enough to convince 19.6% of managers to select him as the best Fantasy captain for Gameweek 3.

That might come as something as a surprise to some, given how Timo Werner (£9.5m) has been talked up this week. He is yet to score a Premier League goal since arriving from Germany, but a favourable trip to West Bromwich Albion awaits for the 16.6% who have leant him their backing for the captaincy.

Mohamed Salah (£12.1m) did enough in his most recent Anfield outing to pull in 11.5% of this week’s vote. The Egyptian put a hat-trick past Leeds and registered 19 of last season’s 29 attacking returns in home matches, including a brace against Arsenal.

Son Heung-min (£9.0m) is not far behind Salah, hardly surprising off the back of a four-goal display at Southampton. 11% of our voters like the idea of captaining the South Korean when Newcastle visit Spurs, fresh from a disappointing 3-0 home defeat to Brighton.

As a result, Harry Kane (£10.5m) heads up the ‘best-of-the-rest’ for Gameweek 3, pulling in just short of 6% for that Newcastle fixture. Despite a poor performance against Crystal Palace, Bruno Fernandes (£10.5m) still figures as an outside option with the support of 4%.

It is worth noting that none of the aforementioned players were favoured by more than 20% of our voters. The fact that some of the potentially most explosive options, like Raheem Sterling (£11.5m) for instance, failed to attract more captaincy backers, leaves the door wide open for some serious movement in Gameweek 3…

KEY MATCHES

West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea

1,175 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Pukkipartyy
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would u ditch Bruno or Martial?

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

      might come good

  2. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) Vinagre (whu)
    B) Mitchell (EVE)
    C) Soucek (WOL)

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

      b

    2. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      C)

  3. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    https://twitter.com/FreddiePye_/status/1309467460844826625

    Jesus rumors taking pace.

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

      jesus christ

    2. PlayPercentage
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Lots of speculation on the BlueMoon forum about an "injured attacker".

    3. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      How long is he out for?

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Rumored 1 month

  4. SAY MY NAME
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    any thoughts on this WC team chaps? weak bench but not too bothered about having a likely 2 pointer appearance, want all the funds on the pitch

    Martinez
    TAA / Robbo / Saiss
    KDB / Foden / Son / Zaha
    Jimenez / DCL / Werner

    Steer / Anguissa / Dunne / Mitchell

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

      Looks great, mate!

      1. SAY MY NAME
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers 🙂

  5. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How's it looking?

    Martínez
    VVD Saïss Castagne
    Salah KDB Havertz Son Anguissa
    DCL Jiménez

    Steer Lamptey Mitchell Brewster

  6. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How will Man City line up with no Jesus and KDB then?

    1. SAY MY NAME
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      no KDB?

    2. Tsssst
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Aguero up front alongside Yakubu with Gazza behind

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

      KDB is probably fine.

      Sterling - Foden - Mahrez
      KDB
      Rodri - Ferna

      This is my best guess, I don't know how much he trusts Delap.

    4. manu4life99
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No Kdb? Have I missed something?

    5. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is KDB out?

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

        People saying he received a blow to the head.
        Maybe the Premier League's concussion protocol will apply? Or maybe not.

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

          if that was true, surely he shouldn't have carried on playing?

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

      Sterlingggggggggg

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

      No Jesus?

  7. ibenk
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hello

    I use wildcard this gameweek. I need some suggestion about my team. :))

    Anyone can help me?

    Martinez, Forster
    Fernandinho, TAA, Keane, Mitchell, Justin
    De Bruyne, Salah, Son, Helder Costa, Podence
    Jimenez, Wood, Mitrovic

    Thanks :))

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

      Not really sure about the defence, mate. How about getting a Wolves def in? Not convinced about the City defence too.

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

    Ok now I want Fernandinho

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Good shout for Oop

  9. kamdaraji
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any chance of Foden starting up top supposing Jesus is out? he has done it before

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

      Absolutely

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

      What's the news on Jesus?

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

      Do u even think City can score now

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

        for sure

  10. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who’s the best 4.5m defender, behind Taylor & Lamptey?

    Need to have another playing defender spot!

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

      Leeds or Villa defender

  11. Lutherc71
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who should I start from these 3: Mitchell, Dallas or Lamptey?

    1. nani is michael jackson
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      As a Utd fan, Lamptey scares me against Luke Shaw

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

    Do you still trust KDB as captain?

    1. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Of course.

    2. E25
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      IF he doesn't play, he won't get any mins. So definitely

    3. dicky2014
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yup because he will either start or not be involved at all, doubt he will come on as sub.

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

      Sterling up top!!

  13. lindeg
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ship vinagre for saiss -4 or hope he starts? Or play justin?

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

    Foden nailed

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

      *in my team

    2. SAY MY NAME
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      to a cross if he doesn't score me loads of points 😀

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

        Ahaha! One less player for Pep's roulette then 😉

    3. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      That's brutal.

  15. Astronautovic
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who is a better option for the next 3?
    A)Barnes
    B)Zaha
    C)Digne(433 then)
    D)Foden

    1. SAY MY NAME
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      i have Foden, and another slot in which i have Zaha, but Barnes is tempting me, will probably stick with Zaha

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

        Thanks mate

    2. nani is michael jackson
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Have Zaha & Foden, but I’d say big Phil looks really good short term at least

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

        Thanks mate. KDB sterling and foden too much short term?

        1. nani is michael jackson
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I think you could be onto something, for the next 5 gws anyway!

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

            Thanks i will consider the triple up

    3. Studs Up
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Like the look of Barnes. Poor man's Salah...tends to shoot on sight lol

  16. vincentwsho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which combo is better for the upcoming weeks?

    A) Son + Jimenez
    B) KDB + Mitro

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

      A

  17. BENOIT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any chance McCarthy gets dropped? Worried about him!

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

      Would be a bit extreme to drop him after 2 games

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

    A Son Podence Bamford
    B Foden Costa/klich Jimenez

  19. nygunner
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    WC Team - thoughts/advice?

    Martínez

    Saïss - James - Justin

    Son - Salah - KDB - Rodriguez - Podence

    Werner - DCL

    Steer-Bamford-Mitchell-Dunne

    0.2 ITB.

  20. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    KDB (C), Salah or Bruno (VC) just in case?

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

      Mo

  21. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    No more tinkering, am I good to go with captain & bench order?

    Martinez
    Trent - Saiss - Taylor
    Salah - KDB - Podence - Foden
    Werner (c) - Jimmy - DCL

    Subs: Steer, Dallas, Lamptey & Alzate

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

      Have you considered Reece James and a 4.0 fodder instead of Dallas and Taylor?

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

      I would get Sterling over Salah for next 5 weeks

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

    Which is better for next few weeks:
    a) Son + Podence + 4.5 Striker
    b) Jimi + Pereira + Burke

    Not sure if Son is just a bandwagon... project restart he got the odd goal or assist but no hauls

  23. Kuzser
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    For next 3 who would you prefer:
    A) Foden (LEI, lee,ARS)
    B) Wood (SOU, new, wba)

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

      More convinced Foden can bring in double figures... but then could only play 2/3 games.

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

      Given the rumours circling I cant imagine how Foden isnt nailed on right now

  24. kamdaraji
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Agueroooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Did we fast forward to 2021?

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

      I miss it so much

  25. Old and Slow
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Struggling to choose between
    A) VVD and J Rod
    B) TAA and Foden

    Any insight welcome....

  26. adstomko
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Risky WC draft. Is the defence still ok?

    Areola
    Semedo, Coady, James, Coleman
    Salah, KDB, Sterling, Rodríguez
    Werner, Wood
    (Steer, Mitchell, Anguissa, Davis)

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

      *Jimenez not Werner

  27. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Lads, good to go?

    Ryan (MUN)
    TAA (ARS), Doherty (NEW), KWP (bur)
    Salah (ARS), KDB (LEI), James Rodríguez (cry), Harrison (shu), Soucek (WOL)
    Werner (wba), Martial (bha)

    Bench: Mitchell (EVE), Dallas (shu)
    Captain: KDB?

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

    Pep on his BS already I see. Welcome to the show

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

      To be fair he hadnt say anything

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

        He most definitely did. Saying he only has 13 senior players available without naming names, is VINTAGE Bald Fraud

  29. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How r u lads ?Help me here a little. Already did Auba to KdB. Have another FT and 0.5 iTB.

    What to do ?

    McCarthy*
    TAA-Bavies*-Ayling
    Salah(C)-KdB-Barnes-Son
    Werner-Mitrovic-Adams*

    Steer-Mitchell-Justin-Bissouma

    Really want Jimenez but dont know how to fit him right now.

  30. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    anyone looking to go double city attack Kdb-Sterling with Jesus potentially injured too along with double liv defence?

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

      Foden and one of Sterling/KDB guaranteed, not sure whether to go for the triple and drop Salah

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

        Sterling and KDB locked in. Sterling (C)