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. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Introducing my 2020/21 Pep Roulette Matrix 🙂

    Every minute recorded for each Manchester City player, during each match of their season so far:
    - Premier League
    - Carabao Cup
    - Champions League
    - also including International Break minutes

    Click on the link below to take you to the matrix —
    https://twitter.com/legomane_fpl/status/1319326209982058497

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Good stuff. Keep waiting for Mahrez to get dropped...but this strangely makes me feel more confident.

  2. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Got to be lots of managers who held Kdb and have hames - plenty of hits this week and if not plenty of upside for those without either!

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      True. But both could be back for GW7 by the sounds of it!

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Pics of KDB in training, James played rest of game after injury - Both could feature.

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

    A) Ings -> Kane
    B) Jimi -> Kane

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

  4. Garam MOSALAH
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Mitrovic to Kane a no brainer or should I save FT ?

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Do it.

    2. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Mate, that’s worth a hit never mind a free.

    3. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      What would make you not do it?

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

    Any injuries to anyone tonight?

    1. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Okay good talk.

    2. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hamez is the big one. I haven't heard anything else

      1. Cilly Bonnolly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cool, cheers. Just want to make sure before I pull the trigger on my transfers.

  6. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I've noticed that other than the game in which Konsa scored, Targett has got better BAPS (only by a point or two) in the other three matches.

    Also Targett has 2 YC's so far and Konsa 0.

    Don't think there'll be much in it but tempted to go with Targett given that he is a fullback.

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

      Having similar debate with myself. Not sure whether Konsa’s set piece goal threat is better than Targett’s full back assist threat.

    2. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Targett better points per match average than Konsa last year, and better underlying stats (as you'd expect from a full back) both this year and last. And 0.1 cheaper. 1 goal from Konsa so far this year (small sample size) is the only thing skewing the comparison in his favor. Targett a no brainer for me, for what it's worth.

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for this. I do think I'm leaning towards Targett atm.

  7. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Downgrade Semedo or Saiss to Kilman?

    Need the funds for Salah. Thanks.

    1. KUN+10
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Saiss

    2. lugs
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      probably Saiss as Semedo has less competition for his place on the right

  8. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    i love you all

  9. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Have James and JRod starting this week with a poor bench

    Mitchell(PVA to take his place?)
    Burke (injured/dropped)
    Taylor (playing Spurs)

    What to do?

    A) James -> Reguilón
    B) James & JRod -> Reguilón & Foden/Trossard (-4)
    C) James & JRod -> Robinson & Zaha (-4)

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A. Don’t get rid of James Rodriguez unless he’s out for a while.

      1. The Wizard of Ozil
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah that’s my first thought and hope Mitchell plays if needed

    3. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Sorry Zaha should be on B and the others in C

  10. tbhogal
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Guess jimmy to Kane is a no brainer here right ??.

    Martinez (steer)
    Saiss, Robbo, Chilwell (lamptey, Mitchell)
    Podence, Foden, Son, Salah, Grealish
    DCL, Jimmy (Brewster)

  11. KUN+10
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Bruno, Wilson to Kun and Grealish too much of a gamble? Have a gut feeling that Kun will haul.

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

      Not convinced by Aguero yet, hold.

      1. noquarternt
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Incredible comment

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

          In what way? He’s played one game and got 2 points this season, he could haul but he could also be a few weeks from hauling.

          1. noquarternt
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            If there’s someone’s quality that we should be in no doubt over, it’s him.

            He’s back fit so should be considered an option.

    2. KUN+10
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thank you. Im considering him and giving him the armband. Want to shock my rivals.

  12. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any chance Dier starts? Or time to get rid.

    McCarthy 4.0
    TAA Dier Saiss Justin Buur
    Salah Son Havertz Soucek Burke
    Kane Jiménez Wilson

    A. Dier > Konsa
    B. Buur > Kilman
    C. Save

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

      A if you’re rolling the transfer otherwise.

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

    Currently on a WC

    A) stick with Mings
    B) downgrade to Konsa
    C) downgrade to Targett

    1. Theholygoalie
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Having a similar problem, selling Vinagre to either Konsa or Targett, leaning towards him.

  14. FPL Doctor
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What do you prefer?

    A) Mitro —> Aguero (free)
    B) Jimi —> Kane (free)

    Ryan
    Digne Saiss KWP
    Salah Son Podence Grealish
    Werner Jimi Mitro

    McCarthy Bissouma Justin Ferg

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

      A.

      Could you to Mitro > Kane for hit? Downgrade Pod perhaps?

    2. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

    3. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A hands down

  15. gomez123
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Cant to A & B together as not enough dollar!!
    A Barnes to Grealish
    B) Wood to Maupey
    C) Barnes & Wood to Barkley & Maupey -4

  16. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Lining up...

    Jimenez>Aguero
    Podence>Barkley
    TAA>PVA

    in a couple of weeks using my FT. We'll see what actually happens haha

    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      regulion, saiss, sterling, barkley, grealish, no podence, maupay?, AGUERO

  17. 420king
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What the consensus on Rodriguez? 1FT 0.0 ITB

    A) Save FT, start both Chillwell and Dallas
    B) Rodriguez -> Podence?

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Save FT. Worth playing him imo.

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

      A, easy.

      1. 420king
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks guys.

    3. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Out of these options A

  18. wagner is king
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Help please guys.
    A)
    werner& mahrez to kane& grelish -4

    B) mahrez to Rodriguez

    C) mahrez to grelish

    D) save transfer

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

      Hold Werner, and don’t guy Rodríguez this week.

      C or D

    2. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I would go A if you want Kane,soon fixtures turn

    3. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Injured Rodriguez?

  19. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Worth a -4 ?

    KDB, J.Rod --> Mane, Grealish

    Have Salah and TAA.

    Cheers.

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No. Pics of KDB back in training today.

    2. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe keep both if you have good bench

    3. lugs
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      ohh that's tempting, i probably would do it

  20. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    How is this looking,G2G?

    Martinez
    Chilwell - Ayling - Lamptey
    Salah(C)- Son - Bruno - Hamez - Grealish
    Kane - DCL

    Mitchell - Brewster - Justin

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah good team. Mitchell to come in .

  21. YEAH PITCH!
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Podence >

    A) Barkley
    B) Mcginn
    C) Keep Podence

    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C for me

    2. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

  22. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I'm planning on bringing in Salah, is it worth doing it before price changes tonight or should I wait for any last minute news tomorrow? I assume after nothing has been mentioned thus far its probably safe to go through with the move tonight, especially with an early deadline tomorrow. Thoughts?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Always handy to have the extra 0.1.

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        thats my thought as well and Klopp already spoke after the UCL fixture, will he speak again?

        1. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I watched the game. He took off the front 3 on 60 minutes. Obviously pre planned. Having said that if I were to get one now it would be Mane . Pens is the only thing that makes Salah a better pick. Mane is the better player.

          1. Nice to Finally Michu
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Interesting, doesn't salah perform better in most home fixtures? Pool have had 3 straight away, I'm expecting an eager return to home for Mo

            1. DA Minnion (Former great)
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah probably does. Should win handy enough I reckon. With Salahs effective ownership on Sunday well over 100 percent he'll be a real rank killer if he hauls and you don't own him.

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Tonight. Doubt anything changes tomorrow.

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers!

  23. Forcella Boys
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is this worth -4 ?

    Klich & Barnes > Foden & Zaha

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Don't think so. Barnes could do ok.

      1. Forcella Boys
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers!

  24. tbhogal
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Start Podence or Lamptey?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Lamptey is fun to play.

    2. Deeney-is-a-god
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Podence, almost always pick the attacker 😉 in addition brighton does concede a lot

  25. Deeney-is-a-god
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    So hard to decide
    Would tou go podence-> grealish
    Or jimmy-> kane

    Already got son as a potential spurs captain, will the jimmy, grealish combo outscore kane, podence?

    1. Bishopool
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldnt sell Wolves yet...

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Jimmy to Kane.
      Wolves don't score enough. Kane could potentially haul in any game.

      1. Deeney-is-a-god
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Fair point

      2. Deeney-is-a-god
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Got kane in this week. Might get rid of TAA to fund a podence-> grealish transfer depending on how they look

  26. Bishopool
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    PLEASE HELP. Would you?

    a) Rich and Egan -> Kane and Kilman (-4pts)
    b) Rich and Barnes -> Maupay/Watkins and Bruno (-4pts)
    c) Rich -> Aguero

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A or C for me. Personally A.

    2. Deeney-is-a-god
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Do you have son? If you do have him, I would almost be tempted by b), but due to the fixtures I would say a). Especially if kilman can be benched most weeks

      1. Bishopool
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I have Son yes

    3. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C for me

    4. Bishopool
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Seems like Bruno might be essential.. ?

      1. Deeney-is-a-god
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Think a lot of people are put of him due to fixtures. For me he is a pick and forget kinda player. Maybe not the right time to get him in, but then again I can see United getting pens against Chelsea/Arsenal due to the pace of the united players and the defences of those aforementioned teams

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

      C for sure

  27. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martinez
    TAA Lamptey Saiss
    Salah (C) Zaha Son Podence
    DLC Jimi Werner
    SUBS Mitchell Justin Burke*

    2ft 2.5m itb

    A Steer in for 4m GK
    B Podence to Trossard
    C Werner to Kane
    D Zaha to Grealish
    E Burke to Barkley

  28. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Since Dier is injured do we think Davies will start this weekend?

    1. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Alder and Sanchez if a back 4

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Unlikely

  29. rohan
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    In the awkward position of being a Chelsea fan who thinks we won't get any joy at OT on Sat. Thinking Werner and Pulisic (playing RW) to Watkins and Mane (C)

    Problem is it might be too much investment on Pool with Salah and TAA in my team as well. But really like the look of Mane this week

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Man U Chelsea should be 5-5 going on recent form.

      Mané is super hot though. You know the risks

  30. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mitchell lost his place now?

    1. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not yet, maybe this GW. Was always going to