Captain Sensible

Who are the best FPL captain options for Blank Gameweek 18?

Fantasy Premier League managers face a difficult choice for the Blank Gameweek 18 captaincy.

Even before Monday’s fixture rearrangements for Spurs, Fulham and Aston Villa, differentiating between Kevin De Bruyne (£11.7m) and Bruno Fernandes (£11.3m) was proving challenging for many.

Now that Harry Kane (£11.0m) and Son Heung-min (£9.8m) have been handed a favourable home fixture against underprepared opposition the debate has been thrown wide open.

More than ever, Fantasy managers need some help with the armband, which is where the Captain Sensible article comes in.

As always, we will look into the best options’ underlying statistics, comparing them against the defensive data of their upcoming opponents using the Fantasy Football Scout Premium Members Area.

CAPTAIN POLL

Poll results before Spurs’ Aston Villa fixture was replaced with hosting Fulham

Captain poll results after Monday’s fixture rearrangements

KEY MATCHES

Manchester City v Brighton and Hove Albion

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  1. alimantado
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Last decision for the GW who to play ?

    a) R.Holding (ARS) vs CRY (H)
    b) C.Wilson (NEW) vs SHU (A)

    Cheers

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      If you made the effort to bring in Wilson, you play him. B

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

      B if fit.

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

    Thoughts on this FH team? I don't have the luxury of a high TV, so can't afford to squeeze in Lacazette or aubameyang...

    Lloris
    Cancelo/ Maguire/ Tierney
    KDB/ Bruno/ Son/ Saka/ Foden
    Kane/ Wilson

    Sanchez// Yedlin/ Brewster/ Mitchell

    1. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Good as any FH I’ve seen. Personally don’t want Harry Mags or Foden but to each their own.

      1. Cojiro
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, they're a bit of a punt. Figure I've got the main guys in there and the FHA is going to be a popular option this week

        1. Cojiro
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          FH*

  3. Drogba Legend
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Would appreciate the community's advice:

    Current team (6 playing):
    Fab*
    Robbo* - Chil* - Dallas* - Douglas* - Dias
    KDB - Bruno - Salah * - Soucek * - Stephens*
    Kane - Brewster - Bamford

    A) Free Hit
    B) Salah + Douglas > Sterling + Shaw/Bailly (-4 would give me 8 playing) C) Robbo + Douglass > Cancelo + AWB (-4 would give me 8 playing)
    D) Something else for a -4 or -8 to get up to 8/9 players and save my FH chip

    Cheers!

    1. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A for safety. Others if you want to risk it.

  4. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Whats the deal with Leeds v Soton, do we have any further info since the draw? Thanks

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      See your last post. Could still happen

      1. Weak Become Heros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thank you mate.

  5. MGD
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    RMWC:

    DDG / Forster
    Cancelo - Stones - Coufal / Ayling - Mitchell
    Salah - Kdb - Son - Bruno - Raphina
    Bamford - Wilson / Brewster

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Whats the deal with the Leeds DGW v Soton?

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

    Tough making plans on your team for weeks. Savon transfers to get your plan working sacrificing points in last gameweeks in doing so. To now have it come to this.
    Forced to disregard my previous plans and FH since I just can’t get a proper WC team out that seems decent enough for 18 and 19. Also no BB for 19 now. Losing my other ft makes it impossible. The hits taken would be too risky.
    I suppose many many with the same problem but had to vent a bit.
    Sorry.

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      The game is a joke this season. If they cant even tell us what games are going ahead before the deadline theres no point to the game and it all becomes "who has the most luck regarding random decisions the PL makes regarding fixtures". Lost all interest due to the random BS those last few weeks, ruining all planning.

      1. sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Still haven’t lost my interest in the game since I’m mainly in it for the ML bragging rights. Ofc I care about OR too but ML situation is more important to me. Careful planning which usually sets me apart from my rivals just took a nosedive.

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I did Watkins (who had a sgw) to Adams (dgw) to prepare for the dgw19, now Watkins could have a dgw and Adams only one fixture. Got to laugh

      1. sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        That’s tough mate.

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

      I think you're in a great position. Save the BB for the battles to come. Saving WC too. Did I miss something?

      1. sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe I didn’t come out clear as I wanted. Forced to FH this week. Losing that edge stings. Also losing the opportunity to BB on 19 despite racking up a decent team for it (which I obviously now haven’t got).

  7. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Lost interest in FPL so havent read any news lately.

    Why would LEE - SOU be out of GW19?

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Soton Fa cup game v Shrewsbury got cancelled due to COVID in Shrews team.

      I reckon Soton will get a bye.

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Seems extremely unlikely that the FA would accommodate a cup game with Shrewsbury at the expense of a PL game

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Shrewsbury apparently

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

    Wich one?

    A) Dias + Saka + Wilson

    B) Stones + ESR + Laca

    (Both options will have Tierney + Cancelo)

    1. Cojiro
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

  9. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I can get this team of eight out with a -4 hit, worth saving the FH and just fielding this lot for -4? KDB, Tierney would be coming in for Salah and Balbuena in the hit.

    *
    Dias - Reguilon - Tierney
    Bruno - Rashford - KDB - Neto - *
    Kane - *

    1. John Terry’s dog
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Seems fine. I might even go -8 if I can find someone worth it to replace DCL.
      Figure I need to sell next week anyway for hit so may as well get
      Extra game out it

    2. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'm going with 8. Think it's better than burning the FH.

      You've got the big players who could hurt you covered, so you should come out of it OK.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hi when would you play FH then ?

        1. Scots Gooner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          No set plan. The way this season is unfolding with postponements etc, I wouldnt mind keeping it in case a time comes i have less then 8 players in a GW.

          There's another blank (GW29 I think?) and another double (GW26). I free hit either of these will be a good option too.

          I'd set my team up to avoid using the free hit this week, so perhaps being stubborn to stick to it now.

      2. Jimmy Boy
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Son looks to be the only one who can cause major damage. Feel like if I were to play FH I'd keep the big hitters I've currently got anyway so a few Newcastle players and Saka probably doesn't justify using the chip.

  10. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Think I might just go with this FH boys? Nice bench cover too just in case.
    Thoughts?

    Lloris
    Tierney Maguire Cancello
    KDB Bruno Son Gundo
    Laca Kane Wilson
    Areola Saka Clark Mitchell

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

      How many baps has Maguire had all season?

      1. Rinseboy
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        hes due a goal man!

  11. No Totti No Party
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    My FH team
    Leno
    Tierney Stones Clark
    KDB Son Bruno Rashford
    Laca Wilson Kane

    Any idea for 3rd city player?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cancelo

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

      I went Cancelo

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

      How can you afford that team? Got a pretty decent TV myself, my missing 0.7 with cheapest bench fodders available

  12. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Hi please can someone help why would it be better to play FH GW29 than now ?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      It will be a bigger blank, but worse teams play then. I'll use wc and transfers for that.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Ru using your FH this week then?

        1. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Yes

    2. John Terry’s dog
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Probably depends on your team just now and what other chips you have.
      Most should have 6 or 7 starters already this week so really only -4 or -8 to get 8 or 9 out.
      You may not know how many players you have or want next time you might need it.
      I also take into account how many games are played. If all your defenders are palming you’re attackers it reduces ceiling for points a bit.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I have KDB, son, Kane , Bruno , stones , holding & Wilson ,although taken a -4 to get that so do you think I should hold my FH?

  13. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If I use my free hit will I still have 2 free transfers next week?

    1. No Totti No Party
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      no

    2. John Terry’s dog
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No

  14. Kryptonite666
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Who scores more?

    A. Saka + Lacazette
    B. 8 points
    C. Neto + Lacazette

  15. MikeLowrey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Currently have 2FT. Will I still get 2FT next week if I FH this week?

    Otherwise I can get to this 8 below with a -4 and no FH

    *
    Dias Stones Mitchell
    Son Bruno Smith-Rowe
    Kane Brewster

    Non-Playing: Martinez, Forster, Robbo, Grealish, Salah, Bamford, KWP

  16. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which ars attacker on FH?

    A) Saka
    B) Lacazette

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

      Laca odds of starting?

  17. dubtom
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    What's up with Sterling? Can't find any reason anywhere why he's sat as doubtful. Is that the sole reason everyone is overlooking him for De Bruyne?

    1. No Totti No Party
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yes Imo

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Wasn’t quite fit last GW, accourding to pep.

      Considering doubling up on him and kdb

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Last gw or cup?

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He's flattered to deceive all season and Kev is playing the lines again and right up there.

      Of course he can haul anytime

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

    Someone post their amazing WC teams please. I wish to gaze in awe 🙂

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

      Talent borrows, genius steals?

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

        Boom you got me

  19. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Free Hit 18, Wildcard 19 is the King strategy.

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Could work out.

    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No need to FH with 3 city, Fernandes and 2 spurs in most teams already

    3. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      bgw29 could hit you harder than bgw18 imho - not many players you want for that week neither before nor after

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

      Wc18 covers 19 fairly well with Manchester and Arsenal if you are ok with a few sgwers

  20. Sarri-ball
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Kdb/son/saka/rashford mid

    Is any midfielder 8.3 apart from above (cant be city) worth a -2 for 1 week only to field a 11.
    Will sell next week for salah

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Didn’t find anyone tempting myself

      1. Sarri-ball
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Its just a 1 week gamble -2 worth it if a player gets a return

  21. ratski
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I have exactly the right money for DCL to Martial (-4). Am I setting myself up for a trap?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He's out of form but can be good away and will come good again.

      Him or Cavani?

      1. ratski
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I'm just not tempted with Wilson or laca and think a setup for dgw is a good idea

  22. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    This is probably my fh team.Any thoughts?

    Ramsdale
    Shaw/Stones/Holding
    Son/Fernandes/Neto/Kdb
    Laca/Kane/Jesus

    1. No Totti No Party
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      seems nice

      1. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        cheers

    2. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Rashford over Jesus

      1. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        cheers

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Who will you captain?

      1. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Kdb

  23. wattalowz
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Lindelof nailed?

  24. Lucky Z
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Do you think AV will have double in 19?

  25. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    A) foden
    Or
    B) Gundogan

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B safer, A if you feel ballsy

    3. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

  26. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    What is the issue with the Leeds v Soton game in 19 ? is it going to be moved or postponed or something ?

    1. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A high chance of postponement

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        thanks, what is the reason ?

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

      Was discussed above

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

      Saints v Shrewsbury fa cup might be this week.

  27. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Made 2 FT this week, if I use free hit now, should I have 1 or 2 FT in gw 19?

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

      1

    2. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      1

  28. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Moyes warming up

  29. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    On FH

    Davies or Saiss
    Saka or Gundogan

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Sid07
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Saiss
      Saka

  30. Sid07
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    On FH
    1) Stones + Wilson
    2) dias + Tierney

    1. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      2