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. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Sell Jimenez or Werner for Kane?

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

      Been asking myself this all week

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

      Jimenez

    3. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Jiménez

  2. Puyol Pants Up
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Picked up Barnes on WC last GW, should I cut my losses early and sell him? Already lost 0.1 TV on him as well.

    Played 90 min today in the Europa.

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Who would replace him?

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        No clue, I already have Grealish and don't have money itb

        1. Nightf0x
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Foden ?

        2. Phil's Stamps
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Barkley

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

    Bottomed. Play Dallas for the injured Hamez, or transfer him out?

  4. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    If you had 2 FT and nothing else really you wanted to change, would you consider doing Saiss to Kilman and pocketing the £1m?

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

      I'd consider it for sure

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Do it

    4. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks guys

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

      get rid of Justin

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        This..

    6. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nope, Kilman is Justin mark 2.

  5. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez
    TAA Lamptey Saiss
    Salah Podence Foden Son
    Werner DCL Jimenez
    (Steer Burke James Mitchel)

    2.8ITB & 2FT

    a) Podence > Grealish
    b) Werner > Kane
    c) James & Werner > 6.3 def & Kane
    c) Podence, Werner & James > Grealish, Kane & Konsa/Kilman (-4)

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

      Werner to Kane. Your back 3 looks great. Clean sheet and assist potential all over the place there so wouldn't make a defender transfer.

  6. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is Hamez injured or is it just bs?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Injured.

  7. Bojaninho
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    top 3 players to own this week?

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

      Salah, Kane, Son.

    2. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Brewster, Ramsdale, maupay

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Mane, Aguero, Maupay.

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

      Robbo, Salah, Kane/Son

    5. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Salah, Kane and Son

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

    Doherty and Dale Stephens to Targett and Barkley for a -4 anyone? These things always sound dumb when I write them down.

    1. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yep.

  9. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A) Coady the best option for 5.0m or below?? Possibly Targett as higher ceiling?

    B) Bruno, Ings or Barnes, Kane

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

      Go Targett. Cheaper, great fixtures and a chance of some attacking returns.

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

        0.00xA and 0.08xG so far this season.

        2 hits both off target.. not sure where these attacking returns are coming from

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

          Last season Targett was first for big chances created (9), second for expected assists (4.62) and 6th for key passes for defenders under 5M. That was in 28 appearances playing in worse defence and generally worse team.

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, yes.
      Bruno and Ings... But wouldn't be that confident playing without kane tbh.

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

      Lamptey?

      Close but B if I had to pick

    4. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers all.

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

    Hey 2 questions for you all

    On a WC

    Rodriguez:

    A) Move to Pulisic
    B) Keep

    1. Konsa
    2. Targett

    Cheers!

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

      A

      I'm currently thinking 2.

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm not sure about pulisic tbh, i have him thou.
      Prefer Targett myself.

    3. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B2

  11. fridge
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I have 1 FT and 1m ITB, would you make any moves here or save?

    McCarthy (4.0)
    TAA. Lamptey. Taylor (Dallas. 4.0)
    Salah. Son. JRod. ASM (McCarthy)
    Kane. DCL. Jiminez

    A) ASM > Barkley
    B) Taylor > Chillwell/ Saiss
    C) ASM & TAA > Grealish & Digne (-4)
    D) save

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

      Taylor to Saiss is solid

    3. Sloane426
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A. Start Dallas over Taylor also

  12. dezille
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would appreciate some input on this!

    1FT,0.8 ITB

    Martinez
    TAA Saiss Mitchell (James, Justin)
    Salah KDB Son Foden Podence
    Jimenez DCL (Brewster)

    Willing to let Kane go as already have some Spurs cover, but am definitely lacking Grealish & Rodriguez. Seems wrong to get rid of Foden/Podence this week given the fixtures. Already decided to hold KDB, so would be silly to get rid now. Is James definitely one to get rid of? (always looks so good when playing). PVA is expected to replace Mitchell this week, isn't he?

    A) James > Lamptey (Or Konsa but never like doubling up)
    B) Podence, James > Grealish, Kilman (-4)
    C) Save, then likely mini WC next week to get in Grealish, Rodriguez

    Thanks

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

      D) Foden > Grealish is also an option, but is just as likely to backfire

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I did KdB + Brewster to Kane + Bissouma (or you could go Soucek). Frees up useful funds.

      KdB has a chance of playing this weekend now though.

    3. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

  13. DIMITRIS
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hamez and Werner OUT for Foden and Aguero IN (-4 hit).
    Yay or nay , and if you could go to a little bit detail why do you think yay or nay. Any advice appreciated 🙂

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

      Nay - City and Foden especially not looking great IMO

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

        I kinda have the feeling that a 5-1 trashing of some mid-table PL side is coming very soon.

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

          Who do you think will beat City that badly?

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

            Funny

  14. Agger
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    If you still don’t own Kane then you can kiss goodbye to a good rank this season

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No sorry B

  15. tbhogal
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

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

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

    1. cfreel
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

  16. smash
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is Aurier a safe pick? Got 5.2 for a defender, struggling to decide on my best option?

    Any ideas much appreciated

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

      Do you have Saiss?

      1. smash
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        No I don't, bang on the money also at 5.2, probably the best option at that price

        Shaw (who I'm shipping) - Justin - Dinage - Mitchell

        Cheers

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

          I would probably go Saiss. Otherwise you are into Targett, Konsa, Dallas, Ayling or Lamptey. Creswell might be an option in two weeks.

          1. smash
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah I think Saiss is the one! might try to squeeze one more week out of Mitchell them get a Leeds defender eventually, Cresswell is interesting option once the fixtures turn

            Cheers for the advice!

  17. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Complete WC team, which

    Martinez 4.0
    Sais kilman X X X
    Zaha salah son foden X
    Dcl kane X

    Which? (Zaha to hamez next gw)

    A) mitchel gomez/cancelo lamptey barkley jimi/ings
    B) strujiek chilwel lamptey grealish maupay
    C) 4.5def. robo lamptey barkley maupay
    D) gomez/cancelo chilwel lamptey barkley maupay

    1. cfreel
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B or C

  18. Yungy
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    HELP PLEASE, NOT SURE WHAT TO DO, THANKS

    1FT 0.4ITB, WC PLAYED

    Pickford
    Mings Saiss Justin
    Zaha Salah Rodriguez Sterling Foden
    Kane DCL

    Nyland Shaw Mitchell Davis

    1. cfreel
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks ok. Players to think about getting rid of: Pickford and shaw.
      Rodriguez looking like won’t play this week

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

        thanks yes i want to get rid of them, should i try get Son for rodriguez or not possible ? think i would need -8

        1. cfreel
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Not for -8

  19. cfreel
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bit of a differential thought here (at least to the masses) and definitely will raise some eyebrows.

    Salah and Werner out
    Mane and Aguero in.

    Got an overall rank of 40k. Feel like this could either put me right up there or right down.

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

      If you hav a gut feeling, than go for it.

  20. Sloane426
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Start Justin, Taylor or Bissouma? Benching Rodríguez

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

      Bissouma

    2. cfreel
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Bissouma

  21. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Werner->Ings for a hit?

    1. cfreel
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      100% No!

    2. Sloane426
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      ?

    3. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No way

  22. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I think I love Marcus Rashford a little.

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

      I love good red wine.

  23. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Harvey Barnes likely to start even though he played the full 90 today?

    1. cfreel
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      It would worry me that he might either come on/off as a sub

  24. Venomgg
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What u reckon of this, my first post!
    McCarthy, Robertson, Watkins out
    Martinez, kilman, Werner In

    At the mo that would leave me with 0.1 itb

    Current team
    McCarthy
    Robertson,mings,chillwell (Walker p, ayling)
    Grealish,salah,Rodriguez,son ( bissouma)
    Kane,dcl,Watkins

    Is that worth it? Can’t decide or wait till next week till I have 2 free transfers. Thanks.

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn’t. McCarthy next three are similar to Martinez. Robertson is playing Sheffield and Werner is playing United who will likely play 5 atb

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

      No definitely not. Save your transfer. Don’t do those moves.

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

      Don’t worry about GK too much. Probs safer to save transfers

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

    G2G?

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

    McCarthy. Bissouma Justin Ferg

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      green arrow incoming !

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

      Ye mate. Love the Aguero pick

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      lacks a tad in midefield, and Aguero not worth the risk yet imo

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

    Good to go?

    McCarthy
    TAA Chilwell Reguilón
    (S)alah Son Pulisic Grealish Soucek
    Kane DCL

    Nyland Brewster Justin Ferguson

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      nice

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

      Yep

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

      Yes

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

    Yay or Nay?

    Jiminez & Havertz > Kane & Barkley (-4)

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      not for me. jimmy has nice fixture

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

      Nein, same reason as above

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

        Yep that's my fear Wolves attack gets going and Jimi capitalizes

    3. nisag17
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes. Kane looks too good to not have. Wolves till now haven't found any rhythm.

    4. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      erm, yes! have you seen jiminez lately? Then look at Kane. Even if wolves do well, it's rare Jiminez is explosive, if ever? Can't remember him ever scoring a mega haul. Kane is the one.

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

        Good point 9 points seems to be a typical 'haul' for him. Dont think the replacements at wing back have found their feet yet either so service isnt as good.

        Theres also Brighton at home for Kane next compared to Palace home for Jiminez.

    5. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Absolutely

  28. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Q1. A) Coady B) Cash C) Other

    Q2. A) Bruno, Ings B) Barnes, Kane

    Currently on B A

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

    Best set and forget keeper?

    1. cfreel
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Martinez

  30. DIMITRIS
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Where is Foden going to end up when KDB is back and fit? Bench or in Dilva's role from last season? ( I guess Mahrez and Sterling will be wingers)

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

      Pep seems to prefer playing Foden further forward so wait and see when KDB fit. It could vary but I may look to downgrade him and go 3-4-3 as he my 5th mid atm.

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

        Cheers