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. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Time to sell JRod?

    He hasn't scored away from home. 4 out of his next 6 games are away from home. At home he plays Leeds and Man UTD.

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

      Tiny sample - injury surely more an issue!

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

      I brought him in early for a hit 😆

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

      Cant say is this troll? He has played 5 games total on PL....

      1. FPL Theorist
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, most of us brought him in based on his GW1 performance even though he blanked.

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

      Home and away doesn't mean much this season

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

      Newcastle, Fulham and Burnley away tho gotta be points in those matches for him for sure imo mate

    6. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I did a comparison of his home and away games using the members area. Very interesting and shows big clues to the different performances.

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Ah fair enough mate, Spurs away first game and the Palace away still only a small sample, I think I’d keep(if fit) for Newcastle away and see how it pans out, in saying that I will have just the correct money to do him and Ings to Grealish and Kane for next week so that may consider me to move him on reluctantly

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

      would not be getting rid if i had him would definitely ride with him this gw then assess

      1. The Mandalorian
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Anchelotti has them playing more restricted away from home I don't see him changing and taking risks he will do what works.

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

    2ft

    A) Kane + Adams (play two of Dier, Mitchell, Kwp)
    B) Kane + Maupay + Lamptey (-4)

    1. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Other options?

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

    Is Harvey Barnes rotation risk after 90 minutes tonight ?

    Would you sell him for Foden/Zaha for free or should i keep transfer ?

    1. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think both foden and zaha have better fixture
      Zaha on pens and he is in the box most of the time

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yup but i dont like Palace, too defensive team, and Foden is rotation risk

        1. Ramsays Raw Steak
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Then why ask lol

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I.am giving him the Arsenal game he was great tonight and scored too

  4. Ramsays Raw Steak
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I got aguero in my team
    So yall get sterling ⚽️⚽️⚽️ comming

  5. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I am shocked with Hamez news. Everton didn't play so how did he get injured?

    1. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He played through the knock

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

        Further damaging himself

        1. Ramsays Raw Steak
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          For the meme

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

      New to this football thingy?

      1. Boomerang V
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Nah, it just I got him for a hit so I am trying to deny my own stupidity

    3. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      There are lots of ways to be injured/unavailable outside of a competitive game; training, covid, other illness, accident at home (happens occasionally but happens), disciplinary matters (breach of covid protocols, drink driving, etc).

      Basically, you always run a risk with an early transfer but will get away with it most of the time.

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

    Dyche vows to “make it awkward” for spurs. I think Salah (C) is definitely more safe than Kane

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

      All Burnley know is to 'make it awkward' so no different to any other week

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Burnley 1-6 Spurs

  7. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Rodriguez

    I think he will not be available for the game'

    That's not a definite out.

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

      Take away the 1st two words

      1. You've got red on you.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        But he said those two words.

        I think I will go for a jog tomorrow morning.

        Doesn't mean I will.

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

          My point is those words bring the assumption of doubt - but someone who holds the facts in there mind thinks a realistic outcome.

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

      Even if he's out, it sounds like for only one game. Makes me not want to sell him then.

      1. You've got red on you.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I brought him in as part of a hit to get Kane in so I am definitely not selling. Just also wondering whether to stick him in my starting line up.

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

          I am. With bamford as my first bench.

    3. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Completely agree. Not definitive. Haven't seen replay of conference which might change emphasis and might make it clearer but definitely room for interpretation there. He'll be on field for me anyway

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

    Who to replace Barnes with?

    Zaha
    Grealish
    Barkley

    1. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Zaha pens

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

      Not Zaha - Palace are offering next to nothing going forwards

    3. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Glish

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Grealish or keep

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

    Is Justin dropped since he did not start today?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He’s been poor lately, I wouldn’t be surprised if he is dropped again vs Arsenal

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

        Yep that has been my view on it too. Really hope Mitchell starts.

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

      Going to be rotation for the CL and EL teams. Do you reckon Kane and Son won't start for Spurs on Sunday?

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

        I think Kane plays always PL and Son 95% of the games. EL will be secondary for them until QF/SF.

        Leicester played their best XI today and Justin was on bench.

  10. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How’s she looking?

    Martinez
    Saiss Robbo Lamptey
    Son Salah Barkley Pulisic
    Kane Jimmy DCL

    Forster Mitchell Justin Burke

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

      Nice one, no idea why i made the stupid move to go mccarthy over martinez on wc

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

      On a wc?

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Nope

  11. Ramsays Raw Steak
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Lipton tea any good?

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

      It's ok, but nothing special.

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

      Peach ice tea is god tier

    3. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No

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

    Dier to
    A) Konsa
    B) Mings
    C) Kilman
    D) Struijk
    E) Saiss
    ?

    1. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      E

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      C

    3. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      E

  13. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Play?

    A) Podence
    B) Foden

    Thanks

    1. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

      Both?

      I'd favour A because home, but it's close.

  14. HairlessGrealish
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    McCarthy
    Robertson-Mitchell-Targett
    Salah C-Rashford-Grealish-Son
    DCL-Kane VC-Maupay

    Lamptey-Kilman-Bissouma

    g2g?

    1. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Sure

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

      Nice team. Not sure I'd be comfortable benching Lamptey and Kilman though. I'd play one ahead of Mitchell.

  15. Bonus magnet
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who scores more this week

    Werner or Jimenez

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

      I reckon they both get a goal

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

    Which defence has better fixtures?
    Wolves or Aston Villa?

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

      Villa

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

      villa long term no question

  17. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Wait, James Rodriguez flagged? What did I miss?

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

      Carlo Ancelotti: "Unfortunately, James [Rodriguez] had a problem during the [Liverpool] game. He had a mistimed tackle with Virgil van Dijk. I think he will not be available for the game against Southampton."

      #FFScout #FPL #GW6 #EvertonFC #FantasyPL https://t.co/npBi8iD1Oo

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

        Thanks, mate, appreciate it!

  18. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    My wildcard team, here we go!!!! (0 itb)

    Martinez Forster
    Robbo saiss lamptey kilman 3.9
    Salah JRod Grealish Foden 4.5
    Kane Aguero DCL

    1. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If Aguero starts banging u will fly up the league, foden out for me.

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

      where is son? would be first one in my WC team

    3. Mortal.Swinbat
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think you’ll regret only have one playing bench player (Killman could lose his place)

  19. jg7u
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on Semedo? Is he a good nailed on option?

    1. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I got semedo imo saiss more attacking

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

    Dier to
    A) Konsa
    B) Saiss
    C) Struijk

    1. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

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

      A. I own Saïss but there's a question mark over his game time IMO and I don't think he's as nailed as some think.

  21. Ramsays Raw Steak
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who to bench

    A
    B
    C

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

      D

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

      I wouldn't want to bench any of those, too much quality

  22. falafel
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is Rashford a good option right now regarding his tricky upcoming fixtures?

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

    Barkley or Grealish - money no object

    1. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Grealish.

      Can you lend me £50?

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

        Haha

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

      Probably Grealish.

      Went Barkley myself as I couldn't afford Greal.

    3. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Barkley
      I would like ps5

    4. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Grealish has most upside

  24. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    OK who to bench from this lot?

    Salah Son Barkley Foden Podence

    1. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      P

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

      Podence

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

      Flip a coin on Foden and Podence. If you don't like the result flip it again.

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

        Lol
        Best of 3

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

          Being serious I have Podence but if I had both I would bench Podence. Not even sure he starts. Foden didn't start yesterday.

      2. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Sounds like local council consultation about controlled parking in your area

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

      Podence but none ideally !

  25. icanseethroughyou
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Second wildcard draft. Done a lot of tinkering since 3 told me I should double up on Son and Kane! Comments more than welcome.

    Martinez Forster
    Chilwell Dunne Kilman KWP Robertson
    Salah Neto Havertz Son Lookman
    Kane Maupay Watkins

    1. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ur never gonna rotate gk

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

        I’m following what most others have gone for to get Martinez. Would you say that’s a bad move and I need to rotate?

  26. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone think MUFC v Chelsea could be full of goals. Chelsea attacked Pool at Anfield last season, they won't fear Old Trafford.

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

      Yes

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

      Yep

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

      I think after the success at PSG and the thrashing vs Spurs, United will play 5 at the back again and try to stifle Chelsea and look to nick a goal from a set piece and then sit back and play on the counter.

      If they do sit deep I don't think Chelsea will be able to get make many chances, my prediction is 2-1 united

      1. The Mandalorian
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        United got beat last time using 5 at the back against Chelsea it didn't work

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

      The trend is lots of goals but it's nt a given. I wouldn't rule out under 2.5 goals, especially if no penalties.

  27. Tsssst
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    R.James > Kilman
    Rodriguez > Barkley
    Mitrovic > Kane
    -4
    No brainer right?

  28. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Congrats Podence owners. He will get a big haul now that I sold him for a hit to get Hamez. That is what I do.

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

      Thanks
      Hmm he's 1st on my bench Currently

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

      is there any new information about Podence?

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

    Schoolboy error alert: Just tried to do Rodriguez to Grealish and I can’t as have Martinez, Steer and Davis

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

      You've given yourself the bum Steer.

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

        Haha it could be a blessing! Though now I’m tempted by Zaha...

    2. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      You've been steered away from Grealish

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

    Why Targett has only 1.6% TeamSelectedBy??
    Mings has 9% TSB and Konsa has 7% TSB.
    And Targett is cheaper.

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

      I was listening to FPL Wire last week and they were talking about Konsa and Targett. One of the guys said if in doubt go for the full back. I'm thinking about getting one of them in.

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

      Targett was taking some set pieces too.