Captain Sensible

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 7?

There is pressure on the captaincy decision in Fantasy Premier League once again this week after a low-scoring round in Gameweek 6.

Thankfully, the key candidates themselves remain largely unchanged, with Harry Kane (£10.9m) and Mohamed Salah (£12.4m) at the heart of the discussion for Gameweek 7.

As ever, the Captain Sensible article is here to work out which option is the best recipient for your armband, powered by some in-depth analysis of data from the Fantasy Football Scout Premium Members Area.

CAPTAIN POLL

After blanking with a huge majority share of the captain poll in Gameweek 6, Salah finds himself reeled closer to the chasing pack by Kane ahead of this weekend’s matches.

The Egyptian enjoyed more than 40% of the votes last time out but has convinced just 28.4% of voters that he is worth trusting for the visit of West Ham to Anfield. 

That is only 0.53 percentage points ahead of Kane, who has now outscored Salah by 15 points this season.

Son Heung-min (£9.5m) has outperformed the Liverpool man by an even greater margin (19 points) but his latest double-digit haul is not quite enough to make him more than the best of the rest in terms of differentials.

18.2% of our readers are considering the South Korean for the armband when Brighton come to north London.

Due to the aforementioned trio dominating the poll, none of the remaining options have gained more than 5% of votes, Raheem Sterling (£11.6m, 4%) and Raúl Jiménez (£8.5m, 3.6%) closing this week’s top five.

KEY MATCHES

Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton and Hove Albion

The recent impressive form of Spurs’ attackers and Brighton’s struggles in the clean sheet department make this particular fixture the most important for the Gameweek 7 captaincy.

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  1. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Captain:
    A)Salah
    B)Son
    C)Kane
    And why?

    1. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B or C - If Spurs win (which I think they will), Kane or Son will either be on the score sheet or will assist. Just the way it is right now.

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Which one then?
        I think this game favours Son but usually he is not so hot in home games...

        1. Heisenberg W. W.
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I'll be captaining Son

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

          What makes you think that? The three game sample size?

          1. Heisenberg W. W.
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I think the current team works around them. I think that's why Mourinho has rushed Bale into the system because he doesn't have to right now

            1. Heisenberg W. W.
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              hasn't rushed Bale

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

            more points for goals, cs point, better goalscoring form this year, what else do you need? captain CDM at your own peril

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

              "captain CDM", the words of a FPL player with little sense.

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

              CDM?

        3. Kun, Ayew Nigerian?
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I looked at the games BHA have played against CFC, EVE and MUN. What I noticed:

          1. They conceded PKs bar, the EVE game
          2. They conceded goals to defenders; Zouma, Maguire and Mina
          3. 90%+ of their goals were scored from their opponents' right wing with crosses coming from the right wing of BHA. Meaning the LB of BHA must be pretty poor.

          What my observation shows is, Son is likely to assist and Kane likely to be on the end of the crosses coming from Reguilon/Son.

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

      C because I see Spurs scoring more than L'Pool. Kane has better underlying stats and Brighton have Dunk out, also Brighton have conceded the most pens in the league

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe just C. Kane's EO is always going to be above >100% now and so if you don't captain him you want him to blank, which is never a nice position to be!

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Son higher %TSB I think he will match Kane's EO this gw as people start to trust him after the goal Vs Burnley. But if your captain scores 16 pts on Saturday then you don't have to worry I think 😉

  2. Captain Vantastic™
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Castagne injured?

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

      Out for next two PL games, I've only got 0.1M tied up in him so have swapped him out.

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

    Can I save a FT? 1.1 itb

    Martinez
    Trent Saiss James
    Salah Son Pulisic Foden
    Kane (c) DCL Watkins

    Forster Lamptey Burke Ferguson

    1. The Road to Turfdom
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

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

    Potter is the sort of naive, idealistic, inflexible manager that Mourinho loves to tear apart so Kane (C) is an easy choice for me this week.

    1. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Maupay masterclass incoming

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

        Higher chance of Natalie Dormer asking me out

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

          Isn’t Helen Mirren more age appropriate?

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

            For you, certainly.

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Done him

    2. chaser123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Who should I lose for Kane this week?

      A) Werner
      B) Jimenez

      (The other will be departing my squad next week for Antonio)

      1. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        B

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

        B then.

        1. chaser123
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Don’t agree with the plan in general?

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

        Keep werner, feel like he'll do well for next 3

        1. chaser123
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          My plan was to do:

          This GW: Werner/Jimi > Kane
          Next GW: Werner/Jimi + Podence > Antonio + Rashford

          Not a good plan?

      4. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        B will be the common answer, but I think there is a real chance A is benched this GW (coming from an owner!)

        1. chaser123
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yeh? Cuz he’s played every game?

          1. Sun Jihai
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            A few things:

            - Started every game and played 90 in every one apart from 70 mins in the last one. Played 90 midweek in Russia.
            - Lampard's comments re: "a few tired bodies following the win in Russia" ... "there will be changes given the hectic fixture schedule"
            - Burnley potentially being a less suited team IMO to Werner's style (more defensive)
            - Tammy starting all the 'easier' games for Chelsea so far (WBA and Palace)
            - Tammy playing 10 mins in Russia (and getting an assist)

            That being said, this is just guesswork and he could still return coming off the bench.

      5. Carefree Crew
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Tammy started after the Carabao cup win, where he linked up well with Havertz for his hat trick.

        He hasn't started again since.

        Not sure Werner will be benched personally.

        Pulisic, Kante, Mount all influenced the game as much if not more than Tammy.

        Ziyech likely to be rested, I expect Werner starts.

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

        A easily. Werner still hasn’t done anything to prove he is a good pick other than against Southampton which is a more of a Bundlesliga team than a PL team in terms of style.

        Jimenez is a proven player, one of the best fpl assets.

    3. el polako
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Just listened to Joe's and David's captain podcast and i'm bit confused....
      Brighton low xG - slopy and not good defensively
      WHU low xG - new Atletico Madrid in their prime

      The way this season goes I wouldn't be surprised if WHU got trashed and Brighton nicked 1-1.

      Also one of my most hated FPL phrases is "He was unlucky on another day he would have hauled..." altough it might be true just hate the feeling that my captain (like Salah against Blades) was so close yet so far from points...

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

      Castagne injured. BBC Sport:

      'Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says his team selection tonight was partly impacted by injuries. Having just got Jamie Vardy back he says Timothy Castagne and Jonny Evans now have issues.

      "Timothy might be out now until after the international break which is a shame for us," he told BT Sport.'

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Damn, who replaces him?
        Luke Thomas LB, Justin RB?

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

          Tonight's team but not same as PL 11.

          Leicester City XI: Schmeichel; Albrighton, Fofana, Morgan, Fuchs, Justin; Choudhury, Tielemans, Under, Maddison; Vardy. Subs: Ward, Jakupović, Thomas, Mendy, Praet, Barnes, Pérez, Iheanacho.

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

        Bamford hatty incoming again

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

      Saiss, Kilman or Marcal - two of three?

      What you reckon guys?

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

        Not until you're more sure how nailed on they'll be.

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

          Exactly, who do you think starts tomorrow?

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

            I've no clue so wouldn't buy any of them. I have Saiss and will keep him unless he loses out.

      2. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Saiss and kilman, I reckon unchanged

      3. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Correct - think Kilman is fairly locked now at LCB so between Saiss and Marcal at LWB

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

          Is Kilman looking nailed on now? Would be a steal at that price.

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

            He's playing well enough and has a big future ahead of him. Saiss has always looked the weakest of the three regular CBs

    6. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Drawing a parallel between Rashford's counter-attacking goal against Brighton and Son's prospects against them is a really good insight.

      Thanks Jan, always enjoy these articles.

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

        My favorite read every week. Detailed and provides excellent insights.

    7. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Martinez
      Lamptey Trent Saiss Ayling (Branth)
      Son Salah(c) Sterling Rodriguez (Bissouma)
      Kane Wilson (Brewster)

      Gtg, Save transfer?

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

      Martinez
      Robbo James Saiss (Digne Mitchell)
      Salah (c) Son Foden James (Bissouma)
      Kane DCL Watkins

      1FT, £0.4m ITB

      Is it worth bringing Chilwell in for Digne? I don’t think Digne is worth it this season with James on most set pieces, may look to bring Keane in down the line for James or Saiss. Will be looking to bring in De Bruyne &/or Rashford over the next few weeks but think that Chilwell is a solid season keeper so pretty low risk move.

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

      Podence to a,b or c in draft?

      A) Torres
      B) Fornals
      C) Henderson

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

        Torres. If/when he starts to get more minutes he’ll get decent points - Fornals doesn’t seem to get much in the way of returns and Henderson’s a 2 point at best most weeks.

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

          Henderson could be centre back v West Ham.

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

        Cheers lads, they were in order of preference and going to try for Torres.

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

        keep

    10. Bruno Commando
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Should I use my FT or roll?

      1) Jimi -> Werner
      2) Bardsley -> Dallas/Ayling/Kilman

      Team:
      Ryan
      Robbo Lewis Mitchell Justin
      Salah Son Sterling Hames
      Jimi DCL

      Steer Brewster Bissouma Bardsley
      1.9 ITB

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

        Roll.

    11. It's his Job.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      G2g?

      Martinez
      Trent Saiss Chilwell
      Salah Zaha Rodz Son
      Bamford Kane DCL

      Ryan/Justin/McGinn/Mitchell

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

      Even if he's fit will Mitchell start GW7 for Palace?

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

      So the old 2ft but unsure if I should use one dilemma. Any obvious move I am missing?

      martinez
      robbo pva dallas
      salah son j.rod grealish pulisic
      kane (C) dcl

      Bench: mitchell brewster lamptey

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

        I'm not fond of bench transfer but Miitchell is flagged, PVA prob keep him benched anyway and Kilman might keep his spot.

    14. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Will Castagne be much of a loss to Leicester defensively? Because he's a very attacking fullback so not much I think?

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

        I don't know but i can't any more bamford hattricks 😆

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

          See i missed writing take because i can't take it

    15. Erez Avni
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Should I bring Kilman instead of Mitchell for free?

      Or just play KWP/Justin alongside TAA and Robo?

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

      Should I do Fernandes& Maupay --> Rodriguez & Werner for free?

      I have also enough money to get Vardy in but Chelsea has a better fixture.

    17. Carefree Crew
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Chilwell is a solid pick. Nailed, subbed off in CL (no injury) suggests he'll start. Positive fixtures. Popular pick with the pundits. Good stats apparently.

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

      My team:

      MARTINEZ
      ROBO. SAISS. CHILWELL
      SALAH. HAMEZ SON. BARKLEY
      WERNER JIMENEZ. DCL

      RYAN MITCHELL. DUNNE. ANGUISSA

      Should i do jimenez > antonio and hamez > fernandes next gameweek?

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

        WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING?

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

        Nooo, Antonio is out for a month, you need to get a twitter account and follow some of the obsessives 😀

    19. Party time
        3 years, 5 months ago

        If Castagne is injured. Start one
        1) Dallas
        2) Saïss

        Trent, Semedo, 1or 2

        Thanks

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

          2

      • Parsnips
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Have 1 free transfer. My team:

        Martinez
        Robo. Saiss. Chilwell
        Salah. Barkley. Hamez. Son
        Werner. Jimenez. DCL

        Ryan Mitchell. Anguissa. Dunne

        any suggestions?
        Thinking of doing Jimenez > Antonio and Hamez > Fernandes next gameweek.

      • Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Anytime goalscorer odds:
        Salah 1.8
        Kane 1.85
        (Son 2.4)

        Goals and assists so far:
        Salah 6+1
        Kane 5+8
        (Son 8+2)

        Yes, Salah gets one pt more from goals and has possibility to get cs point. KISS is easy rule here. I can't imagine any algorithm or decision making process that could justify anything else than C Kane (if Salah is the other option). Therefore it is between Kane and Son for me.

        PS Sorry for reposting this, I started to write it under previous article before noticing this one.

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

          Do you like the look of Son against that Brighton line?

      • Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Awful from Davies. Dwells on the ball at LCB, gets tackled, and Antwerp score a 2v1 against Sanchez.

      • NASIR
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        surprised no one is talking about Newcastle v Everton.

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

        Sideways transfer week for me. James to Chilwell for the guaranteed start and attacking returns.

        Considering a -4 to get Podence out for Mahrez. Think the Sheff Utd match could suit him.

      • Mirakuru FC
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Grealish (C)
        Thoughts?

        1. Alchim1sT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          too maverick in my eyes ... keep it simple
          great captain choices with pool and spurs assets this week

      • waldofeen
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Have 1 FT at the moment. Considering trying to get these moves done in the next two gameweeks.
        DCL to Warner
        Hamez to Foden
        Podence to A.S.M
        Regulion to Konsa.

        Team is;
        McCarthy(Nyland)
        Chilwell Regulion Justin(Lamptey, Mitchell)
        Zaha, Son (C), Salah, Hamez(Podence)
        DCL, Kane, Jimenez.

      • Alchim1sT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Martinez, Forster
        Robbo, Chilwell, Saiss, Dallas, Ferguson
        Salah, Son, Pulisic, Grealish, Soucek
        DCL, Kane, Maupay

        2 FTs and 0,1 ITB ... no clue what to do

        any ideas to use 1 FT? thanks 😉