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. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A) start Kilman
    B) Brewster to Bamford for -4

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hmm A

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

      B

    3. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      What happens if Kilman doesn't play in (A) - do you have another bench player? If not, B.

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

        Brewster currently benched

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

      B

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

        But if Brewster can score a goal this season, it may happen against WBA

  2. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Only have Foden from city.
    Can't see him starting.

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

      Unfortunately me neither. Sold him this morning.

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

      Yeah very doubtful foden starts

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

    Help would be appreciated!
    A) Kane and Grealish - Vardy and KDB (-4)
    B) Kane and Bissouma - Watkins and KDB (-4)
    C) Kane - Vardy

    McCarthy
    Chilwell James Ayling
    Mane Bruno Grealish Soucek
    Kane DCL Bamford
    (Button Bissouma CTaylor Mitchell)

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

      Don't sell Kane Waltzing.

    2. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C for me. A possibly, but you can still jump on KDB next week for FUL if City look better.

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

      C

  4. Mufc202020
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    bottomed!!

    who would you start for one week?

    A) Welbeck
    B) Lookman
    C) March

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

      None

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

        I would take a hit

        1. Mufc202020
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I dont have any of these players btw its just out of interest

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

            Then Welbeck

      2. Mufc202020
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        but you have to pick

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

    People taking hits to get a washed up injury prone pen merchant against Fulham.. what are they going to be doing when the best attack in the league plays them next week at the Etihad? Amazing....

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

      You act like they are exclusive transfers and people wont be doing both....

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        This. Got Vardy and KDB this week. For free.

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

        ....and there's also the contradiction that you are writing off Vardy on supposed current form but more than happy to back a City team also in questionable form

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Imagine you popping up into our minds when Vardy haul on Monday..

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

        I’ll be here regardless..

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Brave man.

          Prepare for the insults

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

            And yet when I’m proven right still won’t see the accolades deserved.. casuals huh

            1. NABIL - FPL otai
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              You'll get a pat on the back from me, covid style.

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

      I for one am happy. It makes me happy that so many people are selling Kane. Great to see

    4. Dead Tom
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Man you really don't like Vardy! 😀

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

        Is it that obvious? 😆 😉

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

      I remember u saying this kinda stuff about Kane before the campaign started to. I don't really trust ur opinion. Also who's taking hits? And what makes u think they also don't have kdb?

    6. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You are just salty my friend

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

        Vardy is a germ.. I’ll admit my mistake if he is the best captaincy option this GW.. but I think he will do poorly

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

          I hope you’re right as I’m not having him. All City for me. Cancelo KDB n Sterling C. Now is the time to have a little punt and push upwards esp if Pope is out plus their other games incoming..

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

            Yes bro!!! May you be rewarded. I’m with you balls deep on this

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

              Ah cool. At least I’m not the only 1 then..

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

                Definitely not. I’ve got cancelo, kdb (c) and Jesus. Here’s to a goal fest tomorrow!

    7. mookie
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Last I checked Leicester scored 18 goals and City 10 In the PL so far.

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

        Vardy nearly has as many as the whole City team.

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

        Ahh another retrospective FPL manager spotted! Please enlighten me in 3-4 GW’s who has scored the greater goals

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

        Correct but after having checked deep down in the members area, plus I’m looking forwards not back, I’m happy to give it a shot. City have the games plus the players back (Jesus n Aguero) to get back on track imo. Time will tell I guess..also if Pope is out, that’s helps big time

    8. PL Ball
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

    9. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You have been wrong before. Youre opinion doesn't matter to me.

    10. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Washed up? Don't watch much football do you fella.

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

    Barkley and Kane > KDB and Bamford for a -4?

    I give up Kane but end up with two good players I can keep for a while.

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

      for me yes

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

      Yes

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

    Rep

    A/ What's the 3 best team for the next 5

    B/ What's the 3 Must Have for the next 5

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

      B - KDB, Bruno, Salah

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      KDB Vardy Salah

      I'm a casual

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

        You’re history suggests otherwise lol! 38th in the world once. Wow!! Impressive..

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

          *your

          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks man. Wishing for a repeat performance 🙂

  8. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Hamez Reguilon to Sterling Cancelo -4 ?

    Would (c) Sterling next week

    Martinez
    Robo/Reguilon/Chilwell
    Bruno/Son/Hamez/Grealish
    Vardy(c)/DCL/Bamford

    Martin/Kilman/Mitchell/Stephens

    1. Nay08
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes. but just keep in mind with mendy back there's a possibility of rotation. I'll be okay-ish with reguilon tho.

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

    Cap Raz over Vardy is so tempting. 3x blanks in a row though

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Do not overthink

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

        Good advice

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

      He's not going to keep blanking all season though. Could be as good a week as any to try it.

  10. Johnny too hotty
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Kane & Zaha > Vardy & Jota or Grealish

    Im thinking Jota even tho I already have Salah?

    Martinez
    Semedo Chilwell courfal
    Salah Bruno Ziyech Zaha
    Kane DCL Watkins

    Bad moves for -4?

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

      I'd do just Zaha to Grealish. Or Jota if you cant afford.

      1. Johnny too hotty
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        even if i own watkins?

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

          I think so, yes.

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

    Can I get away with not owning Bruno for one more week? Or do I take a hit and remove Kane in the process.

    A) Kane + Rodriguez
    B) Werner + Bruno (-4)

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

      A

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

        That's my thinking. But Penandes keeps sinking my rank with his never ending penalties that he can retake as many times as he wants.

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

          He's only scored 1 more than Kane. What r u talking about

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

      A

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

      A

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

      Thanks all. Hope Bruno misses the pen by missing the target while the keeper is nailed to the line.

  12. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero back in the starting 11 (hopefully), Pope injury, KDB rested. Stering Aguero Mahrez KDB front 4, it’s pointing in the direction of a City thrashing. KDB locked in (C) for me.

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

      Pep's words alluded (to me at least) that Jesus starts again and Aguero starts from the bench

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

        I would expect it. Aguero only getting a small cameo midweek. Probably needs more mins before starting a game

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

      Burnley will be dogged. Replacement keeper is Peacock Farrell, Northern Ireland keeper, ex-Leeds. No PL experience but decent. 2 níl to City.

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

      Agreed but I’m punting on Sterling with KDB vice

    4. Party mode
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero will definately be one to watch in the coming weeks. Could be a shout for Fulham next week.

    5. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Really doubt Kun starts, Pep will ease him in slowly with Jesus fit and has already said as much in interviews of late.

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

    Best of luck everyone this weekend!

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Likewise sir

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

      Burnley keeper is Northern And yourself Miguel and an early Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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

        Half reply fáil!

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

          That's a full fail mate

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

            Noted!

    3. Dead Tom
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thats the spirit!

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

      Cheers and good luck!

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

      Nice one. Thank you.

  14. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Imagine owning KDB and Kun gw11 Vs Fulham. Without hit.

    *Licking lip like Theodore Bagwell

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

      Imagine owning Sterling and Kun 🙂

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

        It feels great

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

      Is Aguero going to play?

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

        definitely

        1. Eleven Hag
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          What suggests so?

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

            nothing

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

      Good manager

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

      Indeed juicy picks. I only have kdb currently.

    5. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I will be having KDB, Sterling and Kun (c) for that game, hopefully Kun shows some form by the

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

        Good lad.. city will fly and people backing them are going into the stratosphere

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

          Agreed

    6. Party mode
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      That's the plan, would ideally like to see Aguero gets minutes against Burney then in the CL midweek before Fulham. Offt

    7. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Imagine Kun getting 20 minute cameo. It's not that unlikely a scenario

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

    Anyone considering free hit

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

      No. DGW.

    2. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No chance

  16. InterUranus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A) Play Klich
    B) Barkley -> Mahrez -4

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

    A) Son and Lampety to KDB and Cancelo -4
    B)Bissouma and Lamptey to Jota and Cancelo -4
    C)James to KDB on a free

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

      A with Dias I'd say

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

      C if you have cover for Lamptey this week.

  18. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chances the absolute wasteman Guaita gets something tonight?

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

      Hahaha please take him out

    2. mookie
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It's now or never.

    3. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      This game has 0-0 written all over it

  19. HD7
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Can Ferran Torres be a feasible replacement to Zaha? It should be around this value

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yep, him or Jota are worth a shot (risk of gametime taken into consideration)

    2. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Just too much competition for his spot, not worth the headache.

  20. ididnt
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    AWB > Cancelo for free? Have no playing subs

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

      Yes

    2. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yup

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

    Play Soucek over Foden or move Foden to Jota and bench Soucek?

    1. Wolfman180
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      For a free? Id probably go Foden to Jota

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

        potentially but feel Son to Kdb and Jimenez to Bamford are more of a priority
        can get the above for free and jota for -4

    2. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Foden could play finally?

      There is a talk of KDB being moved back to the midfield 2 and Foden to start at no10

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

        Thing that puts me off keeping is that he started midweek and Jota didn't
        not that this is the only variable for Foden

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

      Cant ser foden starting. Maybe comes on late on.

  22. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Play Soucek or Brewster?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Soucek

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

      A boy named Soucek.

      1. St Pauli Walnuts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Good name for a FPL team that

  23. ididnt
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Grealish & Werner > KdB & Bamford -4?

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

      I wouldnt be getting rid of Grealish.

  24. evantansays
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Kay Dee Bee rested, locked, and loaded!

  25. WrightnBright
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Cancelo really a rotation risk, especially for the next few?
    Have a boring v exciting pick dilemma!

    A) In - Cancelo or Dias?
    B) Out - Zouma (have Chilwell) or Cresswell?

  26. jamiet
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Afternoon All,

    Unsure on which one

    A) ASM & Townsend > Tielemans & Raphina
    B) ASM & Townsend > Maddison & Soucek

    Current Team

    McCarthy (Steer)
    Konsa, Chilwell, Dallas (KWP, Mitchell)
    Salah, KDB, Townsend, ASM (Bissouma)
    Kane, Werner, DCL

    I am leaning towards A as that way the price points are ok to transfer with one move but i feel maddison is gonna have a banger

    Any help would be great

    Cheers in advance

  27. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    The article doesn't rate Salah, but I'm hoping for a major haul. With his ownership, captaining him has double meaning. Always on for a double digit our Mo.