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

834 Comments Post a Comment
  1. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ziyech to Sterling?

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

      no

    2. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nope.

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

      Big gamble. Go for it. Fortune favours the brave

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

      Picking Sterling usually means losing one of Bruno, Salah or KdB. I'd buy any of the other 3 first.

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

        Agree with this.

      2. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Have Bruno and KDB and considering bringing in Salah in GW12. Which means Sterling would also play against Fulham in GW11.

        He's got to explode sooner or later.

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

          Well if you can do it easily, sure. Two week punt on Sterling. If he's rubbish get rid in 12 for Salah.

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

    Play
    A) Chilwell (vs Spurs - home)
    B) Konsa (vs West Ham - away)

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

      Chilwell for attacking potential.

    2. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Lol of course chilwell

    3. hewittj1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

    Repost, due to no response:

    GTG?

    Martinez
    Bellerin Chilwell Kilman
    Hamez KDB (c) Salah Grealish
    Kane Bamford Wilson

    1 FT, zero banked

    Thank you!

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

      Yep

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

        Thx!

    2. Bobby's Teeth
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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

        Ta!

  4. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Son to kdb for -4?i feel kdb should outscore son this few weeks

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

      I'm considering this myself for free and think I will not do it. Son on form and could do well on the counter attack while KDB could drop deep againts a tight Burnley defense.

    2. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      yeah he should and i think he will. it's a leap of faith though.

  5. Riders of Yohan
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC?

    McCarthy (4.0)
    Chilwell, Dias, Cresswell (kilman, Ferguson)
    KDB, Salah, Grealish, Jota (Soucek)
    Vardy, DCL, Bamford

    £0.2 ITB

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

      Looks good.

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

      Template.com, but nowt wrong with that. Should be a good week to WC.

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

    Martinez (Steer)
    Robertson Justin Cresswell (Taylor Mitchell)
    Salah Sterling Bruno McGinn (Bissouma)
    Werner DCL Wilson

    Is this worth a -8?
    1) McGinn Bissouma Werner to Fornals Tielemans Watkins
    2) McGinn Werner to Watkins Jota (-4)
    3) McGinn Werner Bissouma to Jota Grealish Brewster (-8)

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

      I would not make moves this GW.

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

        Would you start McGinn?

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

          Yeah, rather than a hit I would.

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

            He is a good player.
            Although two Villa is too much for me going forward.

  7. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy capper. Disappointment surely follows...

    1. Prison Mike
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Please no

    2. The Mantis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      don't even

  8. Prison Mike
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    2 FT and exact cash for:

    Kane & Son -> Vardy (c) & KDB

    Yay or Nay?

    1. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Do it!!

    2. tokara
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      JustV

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

      I would, should pay off well over the next 4-5 games.

    4. The Mantis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      wow 100%

    5. hewittj1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      yep, but C KDB

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

    Unless Pep has lost it, there's surely no way he starts both Rodri and Gundagon vs Burnley.

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

      Why not if it frees up his best player for attacking duties - KDB.

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

      Pep rotation cannot be predicted!

  10. damiang2233
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Grealish & Jota for Jorginho & Zaha for a -4? Worth it?

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

      I think so

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

      Yes

    3. The Mantis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      deffo

    4. hewittj1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      100%

  11. Captain Vantastic™
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who scores more this week.

    A) Vardy(c) -4

    B) Bruno+ Kane

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

      who is your captain in B?

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

        I'm probably doing kane to Vardy (C) for a hit

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

          The most casual thing I’ve seen this entire season.. have you watched any football recently?

          1. NULL-X-VOID
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            yep, the casuals are the ones in the top 10k, so go figure

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

              Hardly surprising. The last two seasons are for casuals only

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

            Are you in the best position to judge what a casual thing is? Looking at your rank last season and this season, maybe not

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

              Lol this from an unlinked team.. you have no right to comment on rank.. last season casuals were the only ones who did well and I’ll be top 10k in no time with people sleeping on City

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

                Casuals were not the only managers to do well last season. Stupid comment.

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

                  Doing badly = casuals getting lucky, and nothing to do with skill apparently.

              2. Christina.
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                kak

              3. Casual Player
                • 3 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                And I’ll beat you this season as well

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Surely there's another player in A

    3. hewittj1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

    All these Kane to Vardy sellers just think Vardy blanks and Kane scores a brace. It can happen.

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

      With that thinking you would never make any transfers.

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

      Lets see what VARDY LANE thinks

    3. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It can happen of course but well. At least is a logic transfer.

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

      I'm chasing and most in my ML are likely to go that Kane > Vardy route so I'm going to stick and hope it pays of.

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

        I assure you that most of your ML are gonna stick with Kane. It's much safer to stick with Kane here with such high EO.

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

      yes but that's the game

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

      Posts like this are so silly. That can happen with any transfer?

    7. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      [no bias here]

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

    Double Chelsea defense vs that Spurs offense will be worrying. Hoping for a repeat of GW5

    1. The Mantis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I can see a 0-0 (I hope)

  14. Peekay
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which everton defender will replace Digne?

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

      Nko

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Prob Nkounkou.

      1. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        do you think he is a decent short term punt? he would allow me to get salah back in this week.

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Not really, Everton look bad defensively, with some tougher fixtures coming up, but he's 4.0, so if it allows Salah, it's prob worth it. A bit of risk as there are other options at Everton who could step in, Nkounkou the most likely tho.

          1. No Professionals
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            thanks

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

    Priority for this gw.

    A. James -> KDB
    B. Chilwell to Cancelo/Dias?

    will do the other one next gw. TIA

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

      A easily. Gives a captaincy option.

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

      A

    3. Max City
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Why would someone transfer Chilwell out?

    4. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, prob A, worth noting Rodriguez will be on most set-pieces with Digne out tho, so don't be surprised if he gets something this weekend.

  16. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    For free. Rashford to:
    A) Salah (c)
    B) KDB (c)

    1. The Mantis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      hmmm, probably KDB but you probably need Bruno too soon

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

        I have Bruno!

        1. The Mantis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          nice, then I'd go for KDB over Rash any day

    2. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      KDB for the next 2 and then Salah I suppose. Because you'd want KDB for the Fulham match, which I assume he starts after a rest this week.

  17. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Anybody with no spurs asset this week?

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

      Never had Son, removed Kane for Vardy this GW, should be fine with both away at Chelsea this week. Afterwards though...

    2. The Mantis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Took Son out for Bruno a couple of weeks ago, took Kane out for Vardy this week. I think it's the right choice as it frees up some funds for KDB next week

  18. Max City
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    With current Digne situation, will JRod >> KDB (or Fernandes) worth a hit?

    already own Salah, Son, DCL, but no City/United player

  19. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Mendy a threat to Cancelo's game time?

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

      Not this GW

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

      Yes. Maybe not this week though but I wouldnt be surprised to see Mendy starting. Mendy offers width and has good crossing ability

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

      A threat, yes. But I still picked Cancelo anymore. He's first choice and been playing well with a lot of upside.

  20. NULL-X-VOID
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    So, was thinking of Bruno & Son for KDB & Sterling double up, but saw that Southhampton have played fairly open, so wanted to keep Bruno for that.

    1) Son > KDB
    2) Son > Raz
    3) Bruno, Son > Raz, KDB

    thoughts??

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

      1.

      1. NULL-X-VOID
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        cheers, camzy

      2. NULL-X-VOID
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        thoughts on why the raz pick over KDB, EO?

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

          I picked KdB over Raz lol. He's clearly better when on pens imo.

          1. NULL-X-VOID
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            oops sorry, makes sense tho

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

    Cannot decide. Which two should I play?

    A) James vs Spurs
    B) Dallas vs Everton
    C) Coufal vs Villa

    Thanks!

    1. Max City
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B C

  22. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Son ➡️ Sterling -4?.

    For two weeks, before getting Mo back in GW 12. Have Kane don’t want to get rid of Son but i think It’ll be worth it - Sterling could go big in these next 2.. Can’t afford KDB or Mo yet.

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

      Sterling could make that up and more vs Burnley.

      Or he'll blank like he's done 3x in a row already

    2. The VAR Team
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thinking of the same, but to KDB or Salah. I wouldn't do it for Stering!

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

      I honestly think sterling is going to be benched this weekend. He's played alot of football recently, no rests.

    4. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Will Sterling start the next two? KDB looks more likely and is better at home.

      Also - obviously City will blow Fulham away but they've poor in the league this season.

  23. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Guaita
    Robertson kilman zouma
    Son Fernandes Ziyech grealish
    Watkins DCL Vardy

    Nyland Taylor burke dunne
    0 FT 3.8 ITB

    Which one??

    A- son to kdb (-4)
    B- Ziyech to kdb (-4)
    C- None

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'd lose Ziyech before Son, I think.

      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        From next GW, don't Chelsea have better fixtures than spurs?

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

      B

  24. nolard
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Kane to Vardy?

    Or is Kane fixture proof now?

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

      I wouldn't, unless you have no other issues in your team

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

        There are minor adjustments to be made setting the team up for what happens the next 5 weeks, but nothing pressing this GW, so it is good to have the extra FT next week.

    2. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He is all along fixture proof. But really depends on how you see the game. For me vardy vs fulham and kane vs chelsea, i will still go for vardy

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

        Thanks!

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thinking similar?
      I know if I remove Kane he will go on crazy run?

  25. Max City
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    For a hit:

    a) J Rodriguez >> KDB
    b) J Rodriguez >> Bruno
    c) Watkins >> Vardy

    front 8 =
    Salah Son JRod Grealish Harrison
    Watkins Bamford DCL

    1. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

  26. The VAR Team
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Thinking of the same, but to KDB or Salah. I wouldn't do it for Stering

    1. The VAR Team
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      facepalm

  27. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    After thinking for so long, finally done son to kdb for -4, still think this will workout.

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Might not come off straight away, but it should do over the next four.

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I still think kdb will haul against a popeless burnley

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah, I hope so, Son could do too though, double digits against City last week.

  28. mcsteely
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    The question on everyone's lips.

    Is Son to KDB for -4 worth it?

    1. Max City
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'm still not convinced to do JRod to KDB (-4), and I have Son

    2. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'm doing it for free, digne out is a reason for giving Hamez this GW

    3. The VAR Team
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If De Bruyne had shown some form it would be easy. Then again, if it wasn't for that pen miss we might be thinking differently

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

        I'm doing son to salah or kdb - 4

        Don't know which

        But pope out is a factor

        If I get kdb and can add sterling too for Fulham. And then switch sterling to salah....

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

      Not mine, I'm thinking of whether to have a coffee.

  29. No Professionals
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    anyone else find themselves imagining the player they are thinking of putting in scoring goals in their mind?

    for me it is KDB and Salah, Salah is scoring way more in my head.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      For me it's Denis Irwin scoring in a chuch set up in a marquee outside my secondary school.
      Not sure how many points that predicts though.

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

    Kane to Vardy for a -4 ? Otherwise Fernandes (c) guys.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bruno a more than solid captain. Vardy is now or never for me.

    2. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I am considering for a free, but would not for a hit.