Captain Sensible

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 6?

It feels like 2017/18 all over again when it comes to Fantasy Premier League captaincy decisions right now.

It was back in the good-old days where we were faced with a choice between Mohamed Salah (£12.3m) and Harry Kane (£10.8m) ahead of a new Gameweek – and yet here we are in 2020, with the two sides impressing themselves on the latest debate for the armband.

The Captain Sensible article is back once again to help you pick the right option for the armband, using key underlying statistics for player form and the defences of their upcoming opponents.

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

Captain Poll

Mohamed Salah (£12.3m) is leading this week’s Captain Poll as he is backed by half of our voters, specifically 48.5% The in-form Liverpool midfielder is facing Sheffield United in Gameweek 6, who are yet to win a Premier League game this season, with four defeats and one draw.

Meanwhile, nobody has recorded as many goal involvements in the opening five matches of the season as Harry Kane (£10.8m), who already has five goals, seven assists and 60 points.

The Tottenham striker also faces an out-of-form team on Monday, as Burnley are still looking for their first league victory of the season (three defeats, one draw). 

Kane currently sits second in the Captain Poll, with nearly 20.0% of our users backing the Englishman.

Behind Kane, his counterpart Son Heung-min (£9.4m, 6.5% of votes), Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish (£7.2m, 5.0%) and Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling (£11.6m, 3.0% of votes) remain as the outside picks this week.

Once again, using some underlying data from the Fantasy Football Scout Premium Members Area and combining the poll results, current form and analysis of the opposition, we are going to try to pick the best captain for Gameweek 6.

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Liverpool vs Sheffield United

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

    Any love for Werner? ... Man U have let in 12 goals in 4 games, 9 in the two home matches

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Such a confidence team and off the back of a really solid performance against PSG, I fancy them to keep it tight against Chelsea - Wouldn't be surprised to see the back 5 deployed again.

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

        Exactly this

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

        Thanks - probably need to wait until next week, he'll still be 9.3

        1. Simon69
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Solid plan. 2 excellent fixtures after United.

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      With Pulisic and Ziyech they could tear United a new one.

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Like they did in the league last season?

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

    Martinez McCarthy
    TAA Mitchell Doherty KWP Taylor
    Salah Son KDB Podence Stephens
    Kane Mitro Brewster

    1FT 0.8ITB

    Guys appreciate any thoughts here. I was going to get Bruno and Barkley for KDB and Stephens. With KDB back in training I'm not sure. Could use the transfer to do something about Doherty.

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

      I don't think Bruno and barkley are a must to bring in this GW. I think your team is good enough to roll the FT

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

        Cheers mate.

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

    First on bench?

    A) Justin (ars)
    B) Bissouma (WBA)

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

      B

  4. Pointless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    James Rodriguez + Zaha to... Mane and Soucek for a -4? (I've for Salah). Is that worth it please?

    1. HonestBlatter
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No and why Zaha out now when fixtures are great?

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

        Mane's next two are better than Zaha?

    2. Dont_Win_Friends_With_Salah…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I was thinking of bringing Zaha in this week. Getting rid would be mad

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

      Hamez finished the game against Liverpool ; exactly HOW injured can he be? Certainly wouldn't ship him.

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

    BOTTOMED

    Which option for 4.5 defender?

    A. Struijk
    B. Kilman
    C. Targett
    D. Anyone else. Who?

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Targett

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

        Cheers fam

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

      C

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

        Cheers fam

    3. AFC90
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      C

  6. farmerfat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Mane (C) Locked in and ready to go 🙂

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nice choice - should do well I think. (Non-owner)

  7. Pointless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    James Rodriguez + Zaha to... Mane and Soucek for a -4? (I've got Salah). Is that worth it please?
    (re-post correcting typo! Sorry!)

  8. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best VVD replacement here?

    A) Lamptey (4.8 max)
    B) Saiss
    C) Reguilón
    D) Chilwell
    E) Digne

    A) means I can afford Jimenez -> Aguero

    McCarthy
    TAA, Bellerin, VVD*
    Salah, Son, Foden, Barkley
    Kane, Jiménez, Antonio

    Steer, Bissouma, Holding, Mitchell
    Bank 0.3m, 1FT, WC available

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

    Mahrez played 90 minutes against Arsenal and 90 minutes in the UCL. Before Arsenal He also played 90 minutes in a cup game I guess(not sure though) - Should I move him out for a hit or keep? (fodders on the bench)
    Got 10 itb if I decide to transfer him out.

  10. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is this WC team G2G or are there any changes that I should be making to it

    Martinez

    Keane Semedo Lamptey

    Barkley Salah Foden Havertz

    Aguero Kane Watkins

    Areola Soucek Dallas Chilwell

    0.1 ITB

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Havertz to Grealish and Barkley to Zaha?

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

      Love it

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

        Needs DCL though

  11. acidicleo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best bench order?
    First will come in for JRod...

    A) Chilwell (manu)
    B) Bissouma (WBA)
    C) KWP (EVE)

    Thanks..

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      ABC in that order for me. If you have Chilwell I think you shoudl play him this week. Still could get attacking return.

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

        Playing Robbo, Mitchell and Dallas now..
        May play Chilwell ahead of Dallas then..

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

    Best wolves defender to replace ben davies?x

    1. jdogg
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Got up to 6 mill if any other suggestions.x

    2. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Saiss or Semedo imo

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

      Saiss

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Saïss

      1. jdogg
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        That was my thoughts aswell.cheers guys.x

  13. FPLMACKEM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone going for Barkley ahead of Grealish for villas good run of fixtures? I'm tempted.

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

      I have man

    2. Steinburg FC
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Didn't have Grealish last year so looking forward to getting him in myself, and he's such a better player to watch...

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

        He is better on the eye. But realistically Barkley should provide a similar output for 1m cheaper.

    3. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Quite a few have as he's on a roll, 1m cheaper and people are trying to squeeze in Kane / Aguero into teams.

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

        That's what I'm thinking. I need to money to later shift son (after hes played WBA) back to KDB.

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

          For me It's either Grealish and Werner with Kane or Aguero OR Barkley with Kane and Aguero

    4. Frucke
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      G on pens I guess?

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

        I've heard a few people suggest Barkley is.

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

          Oh

  14. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    B. Davies --> ______

    A) Konsa
    B) Lamptey
    C) Other?

    Current defence: TAA -- Justin -- C.Taylor -- Mitchell -- B.Davies

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks. Is he a better option than Targett?

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

      Targett and bank the 0.1

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

      Lamptey

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, all. 3 different answers - will have a further think.

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

      I was going to sell him for Konsa but now planning on getting Strujik and using the saved funds to get DCL in for Maupay next week

  15. FPL Doctor
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What to do? 4.7 ITB. 1FT.

    Ryan
    Digne KWP Saiss
    Salah(c) Son Grealish Podence
    Werner Jimi Mitro

    McCarthy Bissouma Justin Ferg

    A) Mitro --> Aguero (free)
    B) Jimi --> Kane (free)
    C) Something else - happy to take a hit if need be

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

      A

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    3. AFC90
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

  16. SINGH
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Why are people not captaining Son? Liverpool look out of form and attack isn't great. Spurs look good and I don't think Burnley will contain them

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Salah and Mane came off early against Ajax so still fresh. Sheff Utd not great either.

      I own both Salah and Son and I'm going Salah personally, but plenty of merits for both.

    2. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Salah has 6 league goals already.

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

        Salah is the bookies favourite to score at the weekend. I really don't see any reason to doubt the Liverpool duo of Salah and mane.

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

      Good luck!

  17. FOMFF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    final slots on WC

    a. Chillwell, Jimi, 4.4 def
    b. TAA, Watkins, Justin (to rotate as 3rd choice def)

  18. Gubbins94.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Need to sell one of DCL, Jimi and Mitro to get Kane and it'll involve a hit.

    Am I mad to ignore Kane for the week, and if so, who would you sell to get him?

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

      I have the same dilemma. Well, similar as I need to sell Ings and Jimenez for Kane and Maupay. I just think I have to brave it for Kane's upcoming fixtures and accept the chance it will backfire spectacularly.

    2. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Would hold to keep DCL and Jimenez - Burnley are solid so you might get away with minimal damage.

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

      Mitro..and I would get kane now for a hit..

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

      Mitro

  19. RocketMan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    who to have first sub for JRodriguez

    A)Brewster
    B)jermal lewis

    Yes it is scraping the barrel!!

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

        thanks

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Would just go with Brewster tbh.

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

        cheers for help

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

      Ye my thinking was Brewster, its in the stars against former club right...

    4. FOMFF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A. Its written in the stars he scores against pool on his debut, isnt it?

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

        you bet it is.... o wait, im a liverpool fan... Dam fantasy!!

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

          Supporting a team is for suckers. Give me a previously unknown 4m defender from Palace any day

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

    Is Vardy fit?

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

      Rodgers said he would be fit for the weekend

  21. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Start 1 from:

    A) Dallas
    B) Mitchell
    C) Bissouma

    Cheers!

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

      B

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

      C

  22. Rex Lapis
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Podence to Grealish worth a hit?

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

      No

    2. Teror
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Long term yes but I'd keep for this week.

  23. Teror
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    On a wildcard and price rises/falls have really fecked me so I have to make one big sacrifice so I can have a balanced team. Who do I leave out:

    Werner, Robbo or DCL?

    Alternatives are Jimi, Chillwell or Maupay.

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

      Werner

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Werner out of those 3 for me.

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

      Jimenez

    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Jimenez has to go out of that lot

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

      Maupay or Chillwell

  24. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Better combo?

    A. Grealish + Kane + 2m
    Or
    B. KDB + Jimenez

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

      A

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

      A

    3. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      At the moment A for sure.

  25. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What you fellas reckon?

    A) Son + Kane
    B) Son + Sterling

    Obviously Kane is in better form than Sterling, but is the Spurs double up worth it? Thank you.

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

      Basically Kane vs Sterling, in which case Kane's fixtures, underlying stats, form and the fact that Spurs look better offensively give him the advantage for the next 3.

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        This. Not sure if KDB will play which helps Sterling and City overall, and those fixtures aren't the easiest for City.

        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          which does not help *

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

            Yeah they both look to have their pros and cons. Also, a debate on whether I take out Barnes or Timo

            1. The Count of Monte Cristo
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Barnes' goal tonight might sway you, haha.

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

                He scored? Oh dear, couldn't make this up. Haha! DCL could also get the hook but I think he's too valuable

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

              Timo's next 5 after United are excellent, he's a streaky player who just scored two, while Leicester don't look great at the moment. Definitely remove Barnes away to Arsenal.

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

                Barnes also quiet inconsistent, so your point is very valid

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

        A

  26. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Grealish or Barkley?

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

      Grealish's chance creation stats are very high

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Money no option I'd go Grealish. If you think 1m could be used wisely elsewhere and it meant getting Aguero / Kane, then Barkley still a good option now.

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

      Grealish

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

      I think whichever one you pick you will get your money's worth. I'm personally leaning towards Barkley purely from a value perspective to then use that extra £1m somewhere else.

  27. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which 2 would you start?

    a) Soucek
    b) Brewster
    c) KWP

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A and B

    2. Teror
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      BC

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

      AB

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

    Typical, EVERYTIME I plan to save a FT this kind of thing happens grrr.

    Hopefully he’s pulling a Jose

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

      That was my plan this week. So frustrating!

    2. Jambot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      What’s happened?

  29. Doctor Evil
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    When you brush your teeth do you put water on the tooth brush first or toothpaste and then the water?

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

      Water before and after

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        This. Too dry without.

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

        +1

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

      C

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

      Finally a grown-up conversation.

      Paste then water. You want the paste to adhere to nice firm bristles, then a bit of water at the last to soften things up for the mouth.

  30. The Senate
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    oh eff off Mou why is Son coming on?