Captain Sensible

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 11?

Fantasy Premier League managers arguably have more choice for the Gameweek 11 captaincy than first thought.

With the deadline moved to Saturday morning following the postponement of Newcastle’s trip to Aston Villa, Fantasy managers have been gifted an extra day to dwell on the destination of their next armband.

We should use that time wisely, testing Manchester City’s meeting with Fulham against the other appealing fixtures this weekend, comparing underlying statistics for players and team defences alike.

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Captain Poll

For the first time in several weeks, we have a runaway captain poll winner again. It is Kevin De Bruyne (£11.7m) this time as he gathered over 47% of votes ahead of an appealing home fixture against relegation-threatened Fulham at the Etihad Stadium. 

That number might even increase closer to the deadline as anyone considering Jack Grealish (£7.7m) or Callum Wilson (£6.5m) will almost certainly look elsewhere for a solid captain choice.

Following yet another away from home haul, Bruno Fernandes (£10.9m) sits second in the poll, although he still only managed to get the support of 9.0%. The Portuguese international and his team will visit a West Ham United that has been a little fortunate not to concede more heavily in recent weeks.

The remaining three picks in the top five list (if we exclude Grealish for now) are Jamie Vardy (£10.3m | 6.9%), Mohamed Salah (£12.2m | 5.3%) and Riyad Mahrez (£8.3m, 5.2%).

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  1. boogle
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Are Cancelo and Barnes non options now considering they're not nailed?

    Worth both out for Mahrez + James for a hit?

    cheers

    1. boogle
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      and captain Mahrez

    2. Michelle Davin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I feel like giving cancelo another chance,but he will play soon anyway with the crazy schedule ..

      1. boogle
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        yeh good point, might get rid of him anyway to fund Mahrez as I have Dias too!

    3. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      You think Mahrez is nailed? I'm considering getting the same 2 guys as you but will be downgrading Son kinda in 2 minds.

      1. boogle
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I think his pick up in form in the league, plus not being involved in the Champions league, plus playing 0 minutes in only 2 games he's not started this season is enough for me to think he's worth the risk!

  2. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Martinez
    Robertson Chilwell Cancelo Dallas
    Fernandes Son JamesR Foden
    DCL Vardy

    Forster Brewster Grealish Ferguson

    1 FT, 1.7 itb

    1. Robertson JamesR >> Lamptey KDB (-4)
    2. JamesR Vardy >> KDB Bamford (-4)

    Thanks Guys

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

      I like 1 if you insist on having KdB. But you have a problem next week because you then have no way of getting Salah.

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yep another hit would be required...

  3. J to the T
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I have three Villa. Target. Grealish. Watkins.
    I also have Cancelo and Riedewald both of which may have lost their places.

    Two free transfers this week but had planned to keep one so I can do Ziyech & Vardy -> Salah & Wilson/Antonio.

    What to do this week?
    Risk Cancelo and do Targett-> Justin? Leaves Riedewald on the bench in case Cancelo doesn’t start but Justin feels like he might lose his place soon.

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

      Don't get Justin, Pereira back and Castagne soon too

      1. J to the T
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah I sold him on WC 2 week me ago for that reason! Maybe fofana?

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

      Got same dilemma, will probably do Cancelo to a cheaper option to get 10 out (ignoring Martinez) and free up cash for e.g. Ziyech + Vardy > Salah + Wilson for free the week after

      1. J to the T
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Dias?

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

          I doubled up on man city defence (foolishly as it happens!) so already got him. Bit concerned he won't start either this weekend

  4. Bainesill
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    On my WC, any issues with this?

    Mendy
    Chillwell Creswell Dallas
    Salah Fernandes KDB Jota Soucek
    Werner Bamford

    Steer Brewster Bryan Targett 0.0 ITB

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

      Do not get Steer. You will want triple Villa players when they have a double gameweek. Cresswell also a bit too expensive for me. The rest is pretty good though.

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

        Good point. Go Forster

        1. Bainesill
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks, any concern with Werner rotation? Should i be looking at Jesus or Ings? Could also try and upgrade Brewster to Welbeck

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

            Werner has had his rest this week and will get another next week in UCL. Haul incoming soon too.

            1. Supernintendo Chalmers
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Despite the 4 goals I can see Lampard sticking to his gameplan which would have been Werner to start, but it might bring Giroud off the bench a little earlier depending how the match pans out.

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

            Nope. I really like Werner.

    2. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      What about Mendy/Steer/Cresswell > Martinez/Meslier/RJames?

      1. Bainesill
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I've gone Steer/Creswell/Soucek/Brewster to Forster/Masuaku/Oriel Romeo/Welbeck

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

    One week punt:

    A) Keane (bur) - in last four GWs they have conceded a lot of headed chances

    B) Lamptey (SOT)

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

      Lamptey.

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

        Lampety for me

    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Prefer A

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      meant *Prefer B

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

    Just a thought, there's a chance that if Dias starts he'll be subbed off early(like at 60-70 mins again like Burnley game) That would be even better for CS prospects if the CS gets locked in early. I see Fulham scoring a late consolation for some reason lol

  7. mikess
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Definitely doing my 4m keeper to Johnstone or Mccarthy. I understand some of you don't agree but happy to do it. Appreciate advice on additional transfers...

    A) Son & Kilman > Mahrez & James for a - 8 in total

    B) Mane > KDB - 4 in total, have to play Micthell/Kilman

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

      If you do B, who do you captain in GW12?

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

        I'd bring Salah in, already own Jota and Robbo so it's freeing up that slot

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

          How? Who would you lose and would it cost you more hits?

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

            Kane and Son to Bamford and Salah - 4

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I'm doing Steer to Johnstone too

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

        Worth the punt. Rotates nicely and to be honest massively disappointed with Martinez but gotta use for the doubles

  8. Budgies
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Martinez *
    Chilwell, Zouma, Cancelo
    Bruno, Mahrez, Torres, Jota
    DCL, Werner, Kane

    (Steer, Kilman, A Nouri, Grealish)

    Already used my FT to bring in Mahrez for J Rod, would you suggest another transfer for Martinez of just take a hit and recoup the pts when they have a double gameweek?

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

      I'm doing the hit myself for a keeper. Many disage

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

        Disagree

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

        Failed to mention for my non playing keeper

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

      I wouldn't do that. The keeper you bring in will have to keep a clean sheet just to break even. Martinez with his extra games is well worth holding.

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

    Have Sterling and KDB. Is it worth selling Grealish for Mahrez and bring back in GW12?

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

      Do you have Salah? Don’t like losing Grealish for 1GW. You will have other dramas to deal with

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

        Getting Salah next week.

  10. korbendallas82
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    A. Dias.
    B. Dier.

    Longterm investment.

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

      A

      1. korbendallas82
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks.

  11. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Grealish -> Mahrez for -4 Yay or Nay?

    Will have no other City attacker and if Cancelo doesn't play I will only have 10 starters. Lose 0.2 on Grealish

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

      No

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

    I've got no city but plan to wildcard next week, which is my best option?

    Mccarthy (Button)
    Zouma Holding Justin (Konsa Mitchell)
    Bruno JRod Son Bissouma (Grealish)
    DCL Vardy Kane

    A) JRod + Konsa (-4) > Mahrez (C) + Lamptey
    B) Kane + JRod (-4) > KDB (C) + Bamford
    C) other suggestions

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

      B

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

        Cheers. Do you think Kane will start?

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

          I think, but KDB swings it for me

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

            You're right. It just means I would need to play Holding and Bissouma if I get KDB in.

  13. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Thinking ahead...this week its Sterling to KDB for free...(cant stand Sterling doubts)
    Do you think its worth a hit next week to remove Kane&Ziyech to Bamford&Salah?

    1. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Plan on doing similar moves next week

  14. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Cancelo to Reece to double up on Chelsea defence? Also have Kilman maybe it's time for him to leave the squad?

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

      I nearly did this last night for a -4. But I think I'm going to play Cancelo (Charlie Taylor 1st sub) and maybe get Reece next week. I think Leeds will score so that means he will have to get an attacking return to cover the -4.

      1. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I still have 2ft's and this is me the weekend

        Martinez
        Cancelo, Kilman, Chilwell, KWP
        KdB, Bruno, Soucek, Ziyech
        Vardy, DCL

        Coufal, Grealish, Watkins

        Still have 2ft's so could get him in for free

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

          For free I would do it.

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      James is definitely a good option. Personally though I'm not hugely keen on Chelsea's defensive double up based on their fixtures, and the fact that James will probably be rotated over Christmas schedule. I'm thinking of getting Walker as my Cancelo replacement. Chance of him getting rotated also but City's fixtures are much better imo.

      1. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Good point.. Still don't know what to do..

  15. Sollado14
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Time to wildcard???

    Ryan
    Justin-Konsa-KWP
    Sterling-Son-Bruno-Hames
    Watkins-Vardy-DCC

    Taylor-Kikman-Bissouma

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

      Who is 700?

      1. Sollado14
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        700?

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

          DCC

  16. Knallie
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Martinez / Peacock Farrell
    Chillwell / Dier / Justin / Vestergaard / Kilman
    Salah / KDB / Fernandes / Ziyech / Romeu
    Kane / Watkins / Bamford

    1FT, 01. ITB
    Not keen on taking out Martinez or Watkins for 1 gameweek. Hopefully Peacock Farrel plays one more game

    Anything else that needs attention?

    1. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Nah save

  17. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    ugh, better go back to work I guess. Sigh -_-

  18. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Currently have 1FT and 0.0 ITB shoul I save FT? What should I do? Plan to captain vardy and hope Mitchell plays.

    McCarthy 4.0
    Chilwell Dias Justin Lewis Mitchell
    Bruno Son Ziyech Grealish 4.4
    Kane DCL Vardy

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

    Dias worth 1m over someone like Dallas from next week onwards? With the lack of attacking threat I'm a bit unsure

    1. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      With those fixtures he is

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

        I agree but Dallas fixtures also decent from next week though

        1. MattysFantasyFooty
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          True but Leeds are way less resilient at the back than city who kept over a dozen cs last season

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

            Yeah true that

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

      Definitely not imo. Isn't as nailed as many feel too

  20. George James
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Who scores more over next 5 GWs

    A) Martinez + 4 points (wol/BUR/wba/CPA)

    B) McCarthy (bha/SHE/ars/MNC/ful)

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

      Mccarthy will get the 4 points back in save points ha...something Martinez hasn't heard of

  21. tissae
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Yay or nay? 2FT

    Robbo -> Dias

    Plan on keeping Grealish and Martinez

  22. Monkeyslut96
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Should I stick with Cancelo or switch to:

    A) Dias
    B) Zouma
    C) Cresswell??

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

      I'm contemplating somehting similar. Currently thinking James to double up with Chilwell.
      Creswell very appealing simply for the reason he'll not be rested over christmas fixtures.

      1. Monkeyslut96
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I think I am more tempted by Chelsea because they should keep more CLean sheets than West Han

    2. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Would A not give you the same amount of rotation?

      1. Monkeyslut96
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Think I’m tempted by city simply for the fixtures but I am leaning more away from there because of Pep Roulette now.

  23. JELLYFISH
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Captain Mahrez for me.....risky I know but he's a 1 week pick so worth a punt

  24. Lukakwho
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Kane, ASM, JRod > Bamford, Fernandes, Mahrez for a hit?

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yep

  25. WVA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I take it we are starting our villa and Newcastle players for benchw**kery?

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yes I did it last week with Lamptey (Dallas came in :))

  26. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    A. Mitchell > Mendy
    B. Ziyech > Mahrez (c) but 10 players
    C. Both (2FT)

  27. tissae
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Are you guys keeping Kane? If no - what is your replacement? (Not asking for ARS game, I am pretty sure he is playing that one)

    1. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Keeping then deciding between him or Vardy out next week to fund Salah

      1. MattysFantasyFooty
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Replacement will be Bamford likely

  28. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What's up folks?

    A rare cameo from me, but I couldn't help it. I need someone's blessing to play the Free Hit.

    Team if I stay put - Chilwell, Cresswell, Kilman(?); James Rodriguez, Son, Salah; Kane(?), Vardy, DCL - 9 men at best...1 FH, no cash in bank

    no backup GK, a 3.9m non-playing 3.9m DEF, non-playing 4.3m MID, blanks from Martinez, J Lewis, Grealish...again, no cash to upgrade anything here...

    Free Hit Team - Adrian; Neco Williams, Chilwell, Walker; Jota, Ziyech, Bruno Fernandes, KDB; DCL, Vardy, Jesus
    Bench: Burke and a bunch of cheap filler

    I hate to burn a chip in a non DGW, but between the blank, a lack of MCI or MUN, a chance to use two cheap LIV players, getting the most out of fixtures for MCI and grabbing Bruno, then tossing them back for their derby next week, giving me time to bring one or two in again down the road. Conversely, I skip a tricky TOT fixture, while holding players who have a blank for a potential DGW later. It just seems like I have enough reasons to do this. And this entire year has been a dumpster fire, don't I deserve to try and roll the dice, at least feel 24 hours of optimism instead of dread? I can do this, right?

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

      Save your FH, those 9 + your FT (+ maybe a hit to swap Kane for KDB) could easily get you a decent score.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

    3. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks for the input gents, I am enjoying my 10 year badge. Just noticed it 🙂

      Been a hell of a decade :p

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

      I'm FHing too, despite having Dallas and Soucek on bench to cover Villa players.

      Feels right to do it. GL

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

    Chasing, Vardy captain over KDB too much of a risk?

    1. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yes KDB will likely be just as much of a differential captain due to ownership

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

      Don't over think it mate. Just go KDB.

    3. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I think both will come good but KDB offers more security IMO.

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

      Cheers all.

  30. Frank Koscielny
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Mccarthy
    Taylor/James/Dier
    Fernandes/Son/Ziyech/Jota
    Kane/DCL/Brewster

    4.0/Grealish*/Mings*/4.0

    2FT + 3.7 in the bank. Thought about switching Grealish for a city midfielder or upgrade one def to a city defender. What would you do here? All suggestions are much welcome!