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

    McCarthy
    TAA, Tierney, Dier
    Bruno, Son, Podence, JRod*
    Kane, Ings, DCL
    [bench: Nyland, Bissouma, Taylor, Justin]

    1.2M in the bank, 1 ft.

    A) James to Salah and TAA to Struijk (-4)
    B) Dier to Mings/Konsa/Saiss
    C) Podence to Barkley/Trossard
    D) keep

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

      Do you think Dier plays? I would like to keep him for the fixtures. Otherwise may need a hit.

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

    So...

    Vinaigre got loaned to Olympiacos
    Saiss moved to left back to cover Vinaigre's spot
    Kilman is in centre to cover Saiss's spot

    Is this permanent? Why do people think Kilman is temporary? Who will take that left back spot? Marcal?

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

      Jonny...

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

        Ah, that makes sense. Do you know when he'll be back from injury?

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Wolves don't play with a LB.

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

        DML then or whatever you want to call it.

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

          DTF?

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

            No thanks, maybe later.

    3. MGMT
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Wolves loaned Ait Nouri to also cover Vinagre's spot.

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

        Looks likely he won't stay there for long then, thanks. I bought him anyway expecting maybe 2 weeks out of him (and some price rises).

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

    Have done Reece James to Ayling. Have the exact money to do Jimenez to Kane for a -4! Should I do it?

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

      Tough one! Probably not this week

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

      Probably- for the next 3

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

        Thanks!!

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

    Vardy to DCL for a hit (-4)?

    1. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If you think Vardy will play, no. DCL is without the service of Hamez and Richa so I doubt he will score

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        😆

      2. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Not heard of iwobi?

  5. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Taylor to lamptey for a hit?

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

      4.5m defender hits are rarely the answer

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

      No

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

      No

    4. Fernando Torres
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Taylor could get 0 or minus points so it isnt the worst idea

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

        After this surely CS + 3bps

  6. Neves say Neves
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Was planning on doing Pereira + Vinagre --> Hamez + Lamptey/Konsa.
    I am WCing in 3 weeks and I think Grealish will be the highest scoring

    1. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      For a -4 btw

  7. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you say it's too late to get Kane next week?

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

      getting him this week. Rather getting him and blank than not get him and he score

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

      No but nearly

      After GW8 I’m getting off the train

    3. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      On current form, he's season keeper!

    4. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Brighton at home and WBA away from next week still a great time to get him and captain him and then maybe and easy switch to Aguero for City’s back to back home games is my thoughts currently mate

  8. Jullepuu
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What should I do here? 1 ft and 3.4 in the bank

    Martinez Steer
    TAA Castagne Saiss Taylor Ferguson
    Mahrez Salah Son Podence Anguissa
    Jimenez Wood DCL

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

      Mahrez to Mane/Sterling

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

        Mahrez to KDB next week?

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

          I'm not an assist fan so I prefer Sterling over KDB

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

      Woods got to go

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

        Watkins in maybe?

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

          Yeah or Werner

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

            Watkins it is as I want to upgrade Mahrez next week. I would also like to do Castagne to Reguillon but it feels like a luxury move that I can't afford

  9. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Current team:
    Nyland, McCarthy
    Trent, Saiss, Justin, Walker-Peters, Mitchell
    Salah, Sterling, Son, Soucek, Podence
    Ings, Jimenez, Davis

    Activate to this WC Team? Leaves 0.5itb
    MARTINEZ, STEELE
    ROBBO, Saiss, TARGETT, Walker-Peters, Mitchell
    Salah, Sterling, Son, MCGINN, BISSOUMA
    KANE, DCL, BREWSTER

    OR -- Ings, Jimenez > Kane, DCL (-4)

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

      Your original team isn't too bad. Don't think I would wildcard out of that. Jimmy and Ings could definitely score at the weekend too. The hardest thing to do sometimes is nothing!

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        You are definitely not wrong. I'm trying to be patient, but that also is eating into my team value.

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

          It's definitely hard not reacting to those price changes. Every night one of my players seems to be under threat of dropping. KDB and Mitrovic tonight. If you are going to do something do the -4 option. Don't use the WC.

  10. JDrama
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    On WC, current draft

    Martinez (Steer)
    Lamptey Saiss Kilman (Mitchel) (Struijk)
    Salah Son Grealish Zaha (Stephens)
    Kane Aguero DCL

    0.5m in the bank

    Any changes needed? I’m not sold on Zaha but only other options I’ve considered are Foden and Trossard. Open to suggestions

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’d downgrade zaha and get some money in to defence

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

        Thanks. Any suggestions? I had Podence pre wildcard but been disappointing

  11. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Worth just banking the FT, and take the price drop on KDB?

    0.9 ITB

    Martinez
    Saiss - Coady - Lampty ( Mitchell - Dunne)
    Salah - Son - Kdb - Foden - Barnes
    Kane - DCL - (Brewster)

    Will need to sort out Michell soon, and Dunnes time is probably already done.

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

      I would sort Dunne now and hold KDB hes back in training and has a decent chance to start this weekend if not then hell be back next week.
      If he doesnt play u still have brewster and hopefully Mitchell on the bench.

      So either save FT or fix Dunne now

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

      Take the price drop. I have KDB and it's not like he's a Mitro. His price can go back up. Especially as gameweek 9 approaches...

  12. Phlajo
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Auba+Bamford to Graelish+Kun for a hit?

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

      Yep

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

      Probably not, but if you are gonna captain kun, then maybe.

    3. FeverPitch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Tempting. But maybe just grealish this week for free

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

    How essential do you feel DCL is ?

    I haven't got him in as yet and I'm planning to finally get him in next week but I would then be unable to get Antonio or Bowen for West ham fixture swing.

    Waiting for Antonio would also allow me to get Konsa in rather than Strujik who will be OOP in DM for a few weeks but fixtures aren't great and he will be a transfer waiting to happen down the line and with Mitchell already in my team might not be the wisest decision.

    So, how essential is DCL ?

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

      Not essential as you’ll almost never captain him

      However he is incredible value at the price and hence an extremely good pick

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

        He is great value and even at 8m he is a good pick

        Maybe I shouldn't have used the word essential, but he is def this seasons Ings and is likely a season keeper for most.

        But is he worth having an unbalanced squad ? basically which option for the next 6-7 fixtures would u prefer

        DCL and Strujik or Antonio and Konsa (keeping in mind I have Mitchell already and he will lose his place soon)

    2. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Richa and Hames out for next game is a decision for me to postpone getting DCL as a non owner.

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

        But of course he can score from one corner as we have seen. I think he did not "deserve" a goal against Pool but did it anyway from that one cross.

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

          I wouldn't get him in this week but my Davies replacement this week depends on if I want him next week or if I want to wait for Antonio.

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

      With Rich and Hamez probably out, I'm happy keeping him out another week and hoping for a 2 from him

  14. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    J. Lewis to Lamptey for a hit?

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

      I wouldn't get any defender for a hit.

      But also no. Lamptey isn't that good.

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

      Nope, Lamptey is the one to have.

  15. Mooster©️
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Are you selling Janes Rodriguez?

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

      No

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

      Dropping like a hot cake!

    3. Wiseguy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yep.. got rid for Grealish.

  16. Nolberto Solano
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who is the best 5.5 mil and under defender for next 5-10 GWs?

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

      Semedo or Saiss (if Kilman doesn't take his place). Maybe Reguillon.

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

        Semedo been pretty average no?

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

          Was getting in some pretty decent attacking positions in the last two, along with two clean sheets. Bit under the radar, but Wolves fixtures are immense.

    2. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      PVA

  17. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best midfielder under 7.6M?

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Grealish

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

      Grealish

  18. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I have crazy idea.

    McCarthy
    TAA, Tierney, Dier
    Bruno, Son, Podence, JRod*
    Kane, Ings, DCL
    [bench: Nyland, Bissouma, Taylor, Justin]

    1.2M in the bank, 1 ft.

    JRod to Salah and TAA to Struijk (-4p)??

    1. Silva’s Left Nut
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      if you captain salah then could very well be worth it

  19. goughton
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Got a double injury for Coleman and James.

    Would you:

    A) Coleman>Semedo (with KWP or Soucek on the bench to cover James)

    or

    B) Coleman>Saiss & James>Pulisic

    Would lose 0.3 in value on James by playing B, as well as a -4

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

      B

  20. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Am I GTG?
    Martinez (Button)
    Robbo,Konsa,Lamptey,Chilwell (Kilman)
    Salah(C)Son,Pulisic,Grealish(Bissouma)
    Kane,DCL (Brewster)

    On a WC, so any suggestions are welcome

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

      Looks great 🙂

  21. Jullepuu
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Targett or Cash? (Same price in fanteam)

  22. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    If you do bring Aguero by GW 9/10, what would be your ideal front-line then, especially considering many may have bought in Antonio in GW8.

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

      So much can change - might be

      Kdb salah Bruno grealish Bowen
      Kun Antonio

  23. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    2 questions

    On a WC

    Rodriguez

    A) Move to Pulisic
    B) Keep

    1. Konsa
    2. Targett

    Cheers!

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

      B and I'm also debating between 1 and 2. Have had more aye's for Konsa than Targett thus far though.

  24. stu92
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Currently own Mings but Konsa looks like going up soon. On a wildcard, worth swapping and banking the cash?

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

      If on WC then yes probably as will likely get similar returns.

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

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

    Everton slump without hames and rich

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

      Any non-league matches count in Richarlison's 3 match ban?

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

        Non-league?

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

          Cup matches

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

            Like domestic cup matches like League/FA Cup where red cards carry over to

  26. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I'm proud to be one of Joe's 7 million idiots who have bought Kilman this week. Have you? 😀

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

      I think it’s wise to have both saiss and kilman - either will defo play

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

        Agree.

  27. FeverPitch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any thoughts much appreciated:

    A) Jimenez to Kane
    B) Brewster and Digne to Kane and 4.5 def
    C) Jimenez, Digne and Foden to Kane, 4.5 def and Bruno (-4)

    Thank you

  28. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Tough spot guys, appreciate help.

    James Rodriguez:
    A) Save and play Dallas
    B -> Barkley
    C) -> Foden

    Cheers

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

      Think I'm saving

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

      a

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

      A

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

      C gonna haul

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

    Do you think KWP might be a decent option against Everton with Rich & Hamez missing?

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

      Hope so. I'm playing him!

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

    Who would you bench out of these 2 this week?

    Pulisic or Chilwell

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

      Chilwell

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

      U gotta have strong team...
      Chilwell