Captain Sensible

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 5?

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. He’s here to help once again, this time assessing the Gameweek 5 options.


The first international break of the 2020/21 season has given Fantasy managers plenty of time to weigh up captaincy decisions for the upcoming
Gameweek 5.

October 4, 2020 will come down as one of the most remarkable days in Premier League history, as the two most successful teams in English football conceded 13 goals combined.

However, despite the heavy 7-2 defeat to Aston Villa, Liverpool’s ‘Egyptian King’ Mohamed Salah (£12.2m) still came away with a 13-point return and is once again favoured by Fantasy managers.

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur duo Harry Kane (£10.6m) and Heung-Min Son (£9.1m) are tipped to deliver against West Ham United on the back of an impressive victory at Old Trafford.

As per usual, the Captain Sensible article previews the most important upcoming games and assesses each of the best options, while also using data from the Fantasy Football Scout Premium Members Area.

Captain Poll

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Liverpool’s Salah, as well as Tottenham Hotspur’s Kane and Son, appear to be the three players at the centre of this week’s debate – with the trio gaining a combined 63.9% of our users’ votes in the Captaincy Poll.

Further down the list, Manchester City midfielders Kevin De Bruyne (£11.6m, 6.4% of votes) and Raheem Sterling (£11.5m, 3.1%) have not gained a lot of attention ahead of their match against Arsenal. Similarly, it seems like, despite the impressive form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.6m, 5.1%) and Richarlison (£7.9m, 3.5%), Fantasy managers are wary of an ongoing goal drought by the Toffees in the Merseyside derby matches of recent years.

Surprisingly, none of the Chelsea or Manchester United assets are being
considered by the majority of our voters. Are we perhaps overlooking some
exciting picks? Let’s have a look at this week’s crucial fixtures.

Key Matches

Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United
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  1. Bonus magnet
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Choose one differential for next 3 weeks

    1. McGinn
    2. Trossard
    3. Jorginho

    1. Ozzy smith
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      2

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

      Barkley better than McGinn but Trossard out of those.

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      2

    4. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      2

    5. istanbul05
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      2

    6. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      March

  2. Ozzy smith
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any thoughts on KDB + Podence > Son + Pulisic (-4).
    Obvs waiting on pressers.

    Martinez
    TAA Lamptey Taylor
    Salah Grealish KDB Podence
    Jimenez Ings DCL
    (Steer Saiss KWP Bissouma)

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

      I like it

    2. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldnt do it. You will want KDB back soon

    3. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn’t rush Pulisic personally. But he’s obv a great pick if he plays and is fully match fit.

      I’d play Saiss over Taylor personally (and I’m actually starting him over Lamptey)

  3. FPL_Devil
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on this 3-5-2? Cheers!
    Martinez
    TAA - Chilwell - Lamptey
    Salah - Pulisic - Rodriguez - Grealish - Foden
    Kane - DCL
    Bench: Button, KWP, Brewster, Douglas

    1. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks very good. Foden the only question

      1. FPL_Devil
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, I want some city though. Might go for Trossard.

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If I was to WC, that’d be pretty much what I’d go for too.

      I can see why you’ve gone for Foden, but if you can find an extra 0.5, you could get Barnes instead?

      1. FPL_Devil
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        0.4 itb. sadness.

    3. Pedersen
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Wilson, maupay or antonio over foden maybe ?

  4. cravencottage
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How would you rank:
    1) Semedo
    2) Regulion
    3) Chilwell

    1. istanbul05
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      3,1,2

  5. istanbul05
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez,
    Chilwell, _____ , Lamptey,
    Salah, Son, Rodriguez, Grealish, ______,
    Kane, DCL.
    Bench: 4m, _____, KWP, 4m.

    Main WC decision between:
    A) Samedo, Pulisic, Watkins (8th forward).
    or.
    B) Robertson, Trossard, Antonio (8th forward for 3 GWs).

    Thanks

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

    Son or kane capt

    1. Riders of Yohan
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Son

  7. Pedersen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    My current wc team. As the the gw is just around the corner, i am looking for feedback?

    Mccarthy - 4m
    Justin - Lamptey - konsa - Mitchell - Chillwell
    Salah - Son - rodriguez - grealish - jorginho
    Kane - dcl - wilson

    3.2itb to go any potential way needed

    1. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Upgrade Justin and/or Mitchell

      1. Pedersen
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Kinda wanted to see which of them plays, and use a transfer to get alternative using the itb.

  8. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    SOOOOOOONNNNNNN!!!

    Just practicing

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Red!

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      What’s soon?

  9. xHaTr
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts for -4?

    KDB, Werner, Podence --> Son, Kane(c), Trossard

    Leaves enough ITB to do Foden to Grealish week after

  10. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Pick one for the next few weeks!
    1. ASM
    2. Mcginn
    3. Klich

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      ASM

    2. Seanigula
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Klich

      1. Will J 256
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks!

  11. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A) Maupay, Mitchell (2nd on the bench most of the time)
    B) Watkins, Dallas (same as above). Have Grealish

  12. onoz9
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I'm on wildcard atm:

    A)
    Martinez Nyland
    Lamptey Robertson Dallas Mitchell Chilwell
    Salah Grealish Foden Son Hamez
    DCL Kane Brewster

    B)
    Martinez Nyland
    Lamptey Robertson Dallas Mitchell Dunne
    Salah Grealish Foden Pulisic/Havertz Hamez
    DCL Kane Maupay

    A or B?

  13. cheese XL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which do you prefer of these wc teams?
    A
    Mccarthy
    Robbo SAISS Ayling
    Salah Son MAHREZ GREALISH Trossard
    Kane DCL
    Button KWP Mitchell BREWSTER

    B
    Mccarthy
    Robbo LAMPTEY Ayling
    Salah Son KDB Trossard
    Kane DCL WATKINS
    Button KWP Mitchell BISSOUMA

    Thanks in advance

    1. Sterling Malory
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Similar position to you, but would sacrifice Kane for KDB as the team looks too unbalanced with both.

      A for that reason.

      Check mine below please.

  14. Kloptimus Prime
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What are Foden owners doing? I could do Foden to Grealish for FT but just not sure

    1. Nimby
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm holding him for now but partly because I'd have to take a hit to afford Grealish. Not sure I would make the move anyway as I want 2 free transfers next.

  15. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who wants to go super maverick and captain Bruno with me

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Sold him for Son... really fancy Newcastle to win that game too

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

        Say it ain't so. Can't deal with more losses for manchesterunited as a fan

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

          Especially after the hope last season's end season form gave. They build up the hype just to disappoint everytime

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Maguire looks like a man who needs some time away from the game. Sort of looks like the end of days for Ole too... but you should get Poch to replace him and he is a class above.

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

              Think the Greek Police would agree with you on that one!

    2. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I am tempted. Can see a horrific 1-0 Man utd win with an outrageous penalty decision.

  16. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What team rotate best with Brighton?

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

      Defensively speaking, Leeds has been mentioned on here as good rotation with Lamptey

  17. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Helping a friend out, who is new to the game
    Martinez Nyland
    TAA Fernandinho James KWP Mitchell
    KDB Salah Foden Klich Anguisa
    Jimenez Martial Mitrovic
    2ft 0.6 itb.
    Martial has to go, but along with what?
    Also Klich out and get Son and Watkins?

  18. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Will this Zeqiri guy Brighton signed play? Maybe this week cuz Connolly's knock?

  19. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Pulisic or Rodriguez?

    Pulisic probably higher upside, but Everton's schedule is so much kinder

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think chelsea have better fixtures

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Actually like Chelsea’s next 5 for Pulisic returns but Rodríguez probably the better option right now

  20. Sterling Malory
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A) Robbo, KDB, Wilson, 4.5m Striker
    B) TAA, Kane, Maupay, 4.5m Mid

    Martinez
    Chilwell, KWP XXXX
    Salah Grealish Hamez Son XXXX
    DCL XXXX

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A with Antonio

      1. Sterling Malory
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Spurs, City, Pool next 3 fixtures...

        1. Eat my goal!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          West Ham may not win but spurs and city are hardly water tight - I think it might actually suit him, fast on the counter

          Adrian will probably help him too

    2. cheese XL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Think I prefer B but all depends on presses tomorrow. What's your bench? Cheers for the feedback

      1. Sterling Malory
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Currently Brewster Lewis and Mitchell

  21. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Worth -8?

    KDB, Podence, Adams, Ferguson to Kane, Grealish, Trossard, Semedo

    McCarthy Button
    TAA Robbo Mitchell Johnson Ferguson
    Salah KDB Havertz Barnes Podence
    DCL Adams Davis

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers mate

  22. Oooo Matron
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A or B?

    A) TAA & Rodriguez
    B) Robertson & Pulisic

    Current WC Team:

    McCarthy
    TAA Semedo Chillwell
    Salah Son Grealish Rodriguez
    Kane DCL Maupay

    Subs: Anguissa, Lamperty, Mitchell

    1. Kryptonite666
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      TAA and J Rod for me - pretty close though.

      1. Oooo Matron
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Hmm, maybe Robertson & J Rod. Gives me some flexibility if Pulisic gets some form.

  23. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kdb and Ings to Son and Kane is silly for -4 right?

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

      No

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      It is if KDB isn’t even injured

    3. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldnt sell Ings for sure Kepa could start for chelsea this week Mendy is out for a week or 2 and Kdb u can wait for presser at least im also considering kdb to son for free

    4. FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not for a hit

  24. Kryptonite666
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hows this draft ?

    Martinez

    Robbo Castagne Chillwell (Lamptey) (Branthwaite)

    Salah KDB Son Rodriguez (Bissouma)

    Maupay DCL Watkins

    1. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      cant find a fault

      quality team

  25. gaurava1216
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hi guys, final picks on the WC

    A) Watkins or Bamford
    B) Semedo or Chillwell (if fit)
    C) Dallas or Ayling
    D) KDb or Sterling ( assume both fit)

    Current WC Draft:

    Martinez (Button)
    TAA Chillwell Lamptey (Dallas Mitchell)
    Salah KDB Son Grealish James Rodrigues
    DCL Bamford (Brewster)

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

      Watkins, Samedo, Dallas and KDB

      1. gaurava1216
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks mate

        Semedo for next 2-3 and then Chillwell is my thinking as games seem to be better over next 3

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

          I would be looking to double up in the CHE midfield and wouldn't risk getting a 3rd CHE player when the fixtures turn

    2. FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Bamford semedo Dallas sterling

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

    GTG with Taylor and Justin ahead of Bissouma and Ayling? Thanks

    0.8itb 0ft
    McCarthy
    Robbo TAA Taylor Justin
    KDB Salah Son Podence
    DCL Jimenez
    (Peacock Bissouma Ayling Vassilev)

  27. Firmino
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    RMWCT

    Martinez
    Robbo Lamptey Dallas
    Salah Mane Son Barkley
    Kane DCL Maupay

    Button; Stephens, Mitchell, 3.9

    0.4 ITB

    1. FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Salah AND Mane in your team but not yourself?!?! Way to have faith in your skills

  28. Pickle juice
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you do the below for -4

    TAA and jiminez

    To

    Chilwell and Kane

    Thanks for the help

    1. FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Def not

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

      Maybe someone else instead of Chilwell and Kane captain

  29. FantasyHero
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hey guys which option is better for my WC team:
    A. Grealish & Casta
    B. Trossard & robbo

    Team:
    Martinez steer
    Lamptey saiss Dallas Mitchell *
    Son salah Hamez bissouma *
    Kane dcl Jimmy

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

      B

  30. Steve McCroskey
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on this Man Cityless WC team?

    Martinez / Button

    Robertson / Chilwell / KWP / Dallas / Lamprey

    Salah / Grealish / Son / Zaha / Bissouma

    Kane / DCL / Maupay