Captain Sensible

The best FPL captain options for Gameweek 10

Fantasy Premier League managers are faced with another challenging captaincy decision as Gameweek 10 and its Friday-night deadline rolls around quickly.

Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Everton have all put up compelling candidates for the armband, to the point that no one individual has pulled clear of the chasing pack.

Weeks like this present Fantasy Football Scout readers with an exciting opportunity, where the ownership-related risks associated with going against the crowd are smaller than normal.

Gameweek 10 is a round to delve into the data and work out where the best match-up lies – which is what the Captain Sensible article is all about.

As it uses a large amount of information from the Fantasy Football Scout Premium Members Area, only those with a valid subscription can access it in full.

CAPTAIN POLL

As you can see from the current captain poll standings, there is not much to separate the three-most popular options for Gameweek 10.

Jamie Vardy (£10.2m) leads the way ahead of a Fulham’s visit to the King Power Stadium, hardly surprising considering Scott Parker’s men have conceded two goals per game this season.

Leicester’s talismanic forward has already found the net eight times in 2020/21, adding a further two assists, hence why 26.2% of our voters believe him to be the best captain for Gameweek 10.

However, the fact that only one of those attacking returns has come at home this season might be why his majority is a slender one, Mohamed Salah (£12.2m) only 7.1 percentage points behind him.

The Egyptian has already shaken off his flag following self-isolation and could start for Liverpool when they travel to Brighton on Saturday afternoon. The Seagulls have let in 1.7 goals per game this season and must host the champions without right wing-back Tariq Lamptey (£4.8m) due to suspension. 

Burnley’s defence has been impressive recently, but not good enough to put off 18% of voters backing Kevin De Bruyne (£11.6m) for the armband this weekend. The Clarets could be without Nick Pope (£4.9m) and they have lost 5-0 in each of their last five trips in all competitions to the Etihad Stadium.

Double-figure hauls in Gameweek 9 are sufficient for Bruno Fernandes (£10.8m) and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.9m) to complete the poll’s top five ahead of facing Southampton (away) and Leeds (home) respectively.

KEY MATCHES

Leicester v Fulham

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

    Guys, I need some clever advise here. My current team with 2 free transfers:

    McCarthy
    Chilwell-Coady-Justin-Taylor-Mitchell
    Bruno-Son-Grealish-Maximin-Bissouma
    Kane-Werner-DCL.

    What's the best trio going forward?:

    A) Kdb-Salah-Antonio (or Bamford/Watkins) for -4
    B) Kbd-Jota-Vardy for -4
    C) Kdb-Jota-Kane (for free)
    D) Bruno-Jota-Kane (for free)
    E) Bruno-Kdb-Antonio (or Bamford/Watkins) for free
    F) Bruno-Salah-Antonio (or Bamford/Watkins) for free

    1. The Darkest Knight
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A. is absolutely no brainer.....
      I am also thinking about doing (-8) for Hamez+Son+Kane >>> KDB+Salah+Antonio

      look at the captaincy rotation between Salah and KDB over few upcoming fixtures... tasty.
      but is Antonio fit???

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

        Think he's back in full training, but I'm a little worried about him starting from the bench. If I go Antonio, I need him home to Villa 🙂

        1. The Darkest Knight
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I dont mind if he starts from the bench as my moves will be for long term...

        2. The Darkest Knight
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I am waiting for Press conference from Moyes.. if Antonio is back then I am going for your option A for myself for -8

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B for a hit or E with Bamford

    3. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      c

    4. No Salah
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B.

  2. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    G2G?

    Martinez
    Chilwell, Coufal, Justin
    Salah, Rashford, Jota, Son
    Kane, DCL, Bamford

    Forster, Grealish, KWP, Mitchell

    Can do Kane > Vardy for a hit as that might pay off big v Fulham

    Thoughts please?

    1. Ibralicious
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I debated the same move for a while and then ended up doing bamford to vardy for a hit. Either way, don’t know if I’m confident enough in a Vardy showing to make up the difference and hit yet but I’m following the bandwagon :/

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Just think Kane might be that differential I need or should i just bite the bullet and get Vardy?

  3. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    First sub Mitchell or Dallas?

    Was thinking Mitchell likely to get the start after the shambolic PVA display

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

      That would be might convenient if he did!

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I’m going Mitch, should get 90 or not play at all

      1. Ibralicious
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah going with that logic as well

    3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I am playing Mitchell. Cannot decide between Dallas and James.

  4. zeepeee
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    RMWCT

    McCarthy

    Cancelo | Chilwell | Justin
    KDB | Salah | H. Barnes | Grealish
    Bamford | Vardy | DCL

    Nyland | Soucek | Targett | Lamptey
    0.5 in bank

    Thinking this is a good team for the next few gameweeks but lack of Fernandes, son and kane scares me a little. Thoughts?

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

      Only picks I dont like are Justin and Barnes

      I would personally replace them with Cresswell and Jota

    2. Jamb0
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good but I think the defense might give you a benching headache every week

  5. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Most going with Jota for Zaha replacement. Having terrible start to season, first time out of the top 100k. Do I play risky not go with the popular crowds with Jota or go with my own game bring in Torres. Decisions decisions.

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

      Jota

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

      I really prefer Jota to Torres tbh

      1. Ange Ball
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Torres is so under the radar which could help my rank

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

      Always go with your own game

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

      I like Torres, but Jota is better for minutes. A lot better.

      That should mean Jota will outscore Torres over the next few.

  6. Rasping Drive
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bottomed on last post:

    s it worth doing Regulión to Cancelo or Dias for -4? I figure I should break even this week, so would be set up nicely thereafter. Planning a -4 anyway next week, excluding this move. Thoughts?

    1. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      no keep he will come good even tho he has tough games he is quality act I want to bring him in soon

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      i wouldn't take a hit for a defender personally.

    3. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Should pay off over 4 weeks but spurs look good defensively and he will get forward more in games to come.

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        He’s also absolutely nailed

        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          thanks for the input fellas

  7. Your Man With The Hair
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Has anyone watched Everton's last two games? How has Hamez looked?

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

      Pretty.

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Assisting the assister vibes

    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Great first half against Fulham. That aside, rubbish

    4. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Brilliant as always.. points will come, but can’t fit him in with Salah, KDB, Sterling, Bruno, Grealish all being superior options

    5. Your Man With The Hair
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers. Theres another line through a potential Zaha replacement.

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

    Any feedback on this please lads?

    Martinez
    Chilwell Robo Cancelo Kilman
    Grealish Ziyech Bruno Son
    DCL Kane

    X Mitechell Brewster Bissouma

    2.8 itb

    A) Mitchell Kane —> Dias Vardy (-4)

    B) Bissouma Kane —> KDB Wilson (-4)

    Cheers!!

  9. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Kane, Zaha > KdB, Che Adams for a hit?

    Rest of front 8: Son, Bruno, Hamez, Grealish, DCL, Bamford

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

      Seems good tbh! Can you go Bamford instead of Adams?

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

        I have Bamford. Tbh I rather have Adams over him right now.

  10. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mo or Bruno captain. Can’t decide

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      KDB. But seriously if I didn’t own City (which is very bizzare), would be on Bruno

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Stop forcing your City agenda down my throat

      2. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        It’s not bizarre in the slightest. Funnily enough you can’t own everyone in this game...

        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I gave you an answer.. don’t shoot the messenger for not owning an asset in the most favourable fixture for the next 5 GW’s

          1. Make United Great Again
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Ohhh bore off. I don’t own KDB so your answer was loaded & pedantic.

            1. IRBOX ⚽
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              You’re the one posting questions opposing my view point.. we shall see who haves the last laugh young padawan

          2. ebb2sparky
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Tbf, whilst you gave an answer it was not an answer to his question? I don’t think owning city players is that clear cut. Currently I only own KDB due to a last minute knee jerk by selling Salah last week. I am actually considering swapping them back this week even though it will leave me no city cover. Other option is to ditch Kane or son but feels so wrong to sell the top point scorers especially given Chelsea look dodgy at the back.

      3. No Salah
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I don’t own city yet other than Cancelo. What’s so bizarre?

        And it would have stayed that way unless got the Pope news. Let’s see.

    2. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      lol I thought I read me or Bruno cap. Thinking for sec you can't cap yourself lol

  11. Freund88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    thinking of Jiminez-> either Watkins or Adams to raise some cash to get Salah back next week.

    Thoughts on whether Watkins or Adams makes more sense? And whether better to roll the transfer and play Jiminez vs. Arsenal rather than either of these two this week?

  12. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Areola
    PVA Dallas KWP
    KDB Rashford Son Ziyech
    Jimenez Richarlison Watkins

    Lamptey Stephens

    1 FT 3.6ITB

    Pick one

    A Save
    B Son>Sterling/Salah

  13. james 101
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Still can’t decide who to cap out of

    A. Vardy

    B. Bruno

    1. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        That’s who I’m on now

  14. BS03
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Help guys who to take the last slot on my bench along with Zaha and Mitchell?
    (a) James
    (b) Cresswell
    (c) Bellerin

    Team:
    Martinez Forster*
    Cresswell James Bellerin Justin Mitchell*
    Fernandes KDB(v) Jota Grealish Zaha*
    Vardy(c) DCL Bamford

  15. built_this_city
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mo Salah v KDB is a decision that will haunt me all day
    I can only have one, and whichever one i bring in will be captain

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Go with your gut

  16. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chelsea Spurs score predictions?

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      2-0 Chelsea

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      2-2

    3. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      1-1

    4. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      0-0

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

      FWIW I think it will be 2-1 Chelsea (biased Chelsea fan)

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

      1-1

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

    Don't have any of Vardy, Bruno or KDB/Sterling.

    Which should be the priority?

    1. Jamb0
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      The one you want to captain this week 😀

  18. hjc1313
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Hi there ,

    What’s thoughts on zahas replacement? Zaha to Barnes with my 1 free transfer or selling Lampety and zaha to free up funds for KDB and a 4 mil def to sit on bench for a -4 points ?

    Thanks

    1. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Barnes Torres Jota pick one

  19. Jo Melon
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Have a hole in shape of zaha.. who do you like?
    A. H.Barnes (vs Ful)
    B. Jota (have Salah)
    C. Hames (have DCL)
    D. Grealish (yes i still haven't have him)

    1. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      D

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

      Just buy Grealish and keep him. I consider him a pretty fundamental glue pick.

  20. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Play:

    A) James vs Spurs
    B) Dallas vs Everton?

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

      Very close - James probably just if you are confident he will start

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I think he should. Rested. seems to be preferred in PL.

    2. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Dallas

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Expect Kane to score? haha!

    3. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Dallas looks like scoring every week but will concede a couple. James likely to get bonus if they do get a clean sheet.

      I have both and I’m probably going to go Dallas because I have Chilwell as well.

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Playing Dallas in that case makes sense. In fact I have another name in the mix: Coufal vs Villa.

        Which 2 out of those 3?

        1. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          For me, Coufal over both. I think I'd rate him as the highest combination of CS + attacking potential.

          1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            I would have to agree. So you recommend James and Coufal (no other Chelsea)

            1. Baines on Toast...
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Yes, I'd probably say so. Dallas can always hurt you but he has plenty of much better fixtures to come.

  21. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who scores more thid week

    A Sterling
    B Salah

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

      Magic 8 ball says "it's unclear"

    2. The Darkest Knight
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I would be world no. 1 if I can answer this kind of question!

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Direct Reinvestment Plan, or Disaster Relief Plan?

        1. Weeb Kakashi
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Both

    3. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Both blank

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

        Sterling - 20
        Salah - 3

  22. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy Vs Fulham or KDB Vs Fulham scores more?

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Magic conch says "it's unclear"

      • Ange Ball
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        flip coin Vardy Heads KDB tails

    2. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kane and Bowen to Bamford and KDB -8?

    3. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hi....who to prioritise this week? Other comes in next week or gw12

      A... kdb (will also get sterling gw11 for fulham and salah to replace sterling gw12)

      B...Salah (kdb next week)

      Thanks

    4. zeepeee
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      H Barnes or Jota?

      1. Luton_Fan
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        jota

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

      Is a -8 hit worth doing in fantasy, can’t work out if it’s going to be beneficial in the long run?

      1. Luton_Fan
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        yes definitely.

      2. rainy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Members’ tools will have your answer. Have a look at the two hits over the time you’d likely you’d keep them, vs players you’d lose to get them, subtract 8

    6. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Two of my defenders Dallas and KWP are playing two of attackers( Rashford Richarlison)

      Is it worth getting a City defender in for a hit?

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 4 months ago

          No

      2. Lord of Ings
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Start targett or ayling?
        P.s already have emi Martinez,Bamford and DCL starting If it's relevant.

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

        Who thinks Mendy starts ahead of Cancelo?

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

          against Burnley*

          1. Luton_Fan
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            no cancelo starts

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

          Frig knows

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

            Does Frig also know who I should captain?

      4. DagheMunegu
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Can I get your opinion on TAA Ziyech Kane to Cancelo Salah Jésus -8 ?

        Martinez
        TAA* Robbo Zouma
        Bruno Son Grealish Ziyech
        DCL Kane Watkins

        Button Lamptey Riedewald Branthwaite

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

          Dias over Cancelo as Cancelo a rotation risk now with Mendy and Zinchenko fit.
          Not sure on Jesus tbh. Will probably start this weekend but will get subbed and might not start next week

          1. Ange Ball
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Cancelo is solid in the team

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

              We dont know that. Mendy played well midweek and offers something different tactically.

        2. Ange Ball
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Jesus might be benched this game week