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. Garlana
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Noticed i have poop team value so cant go full template, please see below, solid enough?

    Lloris,
    Maguire, Cancelo, Stones, Tierney
    KDB, Bruno, Son, Rashford, Smith-Rowe
    Kane

    Yedlin, Brewster, Fodder

    Thanks gang

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

      It's great considering your lower TV. No worries there at all. Captain?

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Solid squad

    3. Jones Town
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Basically same as what I'm going for

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

    Best combo:

    1. Cancelo Rashford Wilson
    2. AWB Mahrez Lacazette

    ??

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      1

    2. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      1

  3. J to the T
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Yet another FH

    DDG
    Cancelo Regulion Tierney (Mitchell)
    Bruno KdB Son Saka (Anguissa)
    Kane Laca Wilson

    That good to go?

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

      i think you might regret not having any newcastle defence. apart from that gtg

  4. Hulk Smash
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on this FH draft please?

    Darlow
    Dias Stones AWB Dier
    KDB Bruno Rashford Son Saka
    Kane

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

      id rather have laca than rash

      1. OleBall
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Me too

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

    Anyone going for triple Newcastle defence?

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

      double for me

    2. Ruudy Van
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I like the idea of this a lot

  6. drughi
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    So are leeds and southampton no longer having a DGW in gw 19 ? Plan was to BB in 19

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

      You can still bb.

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

        not if leeds and southampton only have one game, not worth it

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Sounds like it will be moved yes

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

        not good

  7. Wılly
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    A. DDG + Reguilon
    B. Lloris + Tierney

    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B on FH

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

      B

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

      B

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

      B

  8. 1966 was a great year for E…
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I'm free-hitting next week rather than this week, and looking for a DCL replacement for this week and from GW20 til I get around to selling him.

    Would you go for:

    1) Martial (bur, - , SHU, ars, SOU)
    2) Lacazette (CRY, - , sou, MUN, wol)
    3) Wilson (shu, - , LEE, eve, CRY)

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      3

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

      If its longer term id pick Wilson

      For this week only, both Martial and Laca are better

      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        That's what I'm thinking, I'm just not sure how long I'll keep whoever I bring in. Ideally get rid soon, but Covid could mean I have to make other tranfers.

        This season is so awkward!

  9. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on FH team?

    De Gea
    Dias Stones Holding
    C KDB Auba Bruno Son Saka
    Kane Wilson

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

      gtg

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

      Wow must have a high tv

      No way I could get this team.

      Auba better than Laca?

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

        auba nice differential if u can afford

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

        Not too high 104.5 and just prefer him I think that goal in the cup will help aubas confidence massively plus he loves playing these types of teams at home before breaking this season he'd usually do damage against lower bottom half teams

  10. flynner25
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    DCL gettting injured has forced my hand to use my 2nd transfer.

    Trying not to use chips

    DCL to Martial?

    A little part of me thinks he could be benched......but the fixtures are as green as grass.
    Was going to save my transfer and bring in bamford next week, but with that fixture in doubt, this seems a logical move

    Only other option is Wood it seems. What do the community think?

  11. OBAMA
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Rate my FH team please,

    darlow
    tierney, cancelo, fernandez
    kdb, son, bruno, saka
    kane, laca, wilson

    Help me chaps!!

    1. Art Vandelay
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      It’s very solid Mr President

      (Ms. M Lewisnky 1995)

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

      quite like it, although i'm unsure about double newcastle defence not better finding cash to get an upgrade on fernandez?

    3. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Gtg. How's your bench? I'm thinking if I choose the Newcastle boys then I'll need a bench.

    4. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      It's nice. More attack-heavy than some.

  12. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Antonio get through the game ok?

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

    For -4 I can field this

    Mitchell Stones Dias CTaylor
    KdB Bruno Saka Son
    Kane

    Worth saving FH right?

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

      Transfers in are KdB and Stones

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

      yes

    3. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

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

    Here's a tough one for you 😉

    A. Digne + Gündogan (3-5-2) [double City attack]

    B. Stones + Wilson (3-4-3) [double City defence]

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Some doubts were raised about Digne on here last night. Might be worth looking into. I'd take B

  15. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    For DGW 19

    A. Rodrigo
    B. Antonio

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B, Leeds might not have a DGW.

  16. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    On FH, is it worth downgrading Tierney>Holding if it enables me bringing Rashford instead of Martial?

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

      Not really. Rash and Martial are bit of a muchness.

  17. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone going with Sterling, or is it too risky still.
    Maybe Mahrez will play given sterlings condition and that he'll be needed over the dgw.

    1. Crouching Tiger
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Sick of Pep rotating, had Mahrez too long only to see him benched. It's a total gamble. I'd stick with KDB.

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

        Yeah understood. This is to go with kdb.

  18. JabariParkersEyelid
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    FH Decisions...

    A. Leno Dier Rashford
    B. Lloris Tierney Martial/Lafayette

    1. JabariParkersEyelid
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Lafayette is Laca obviously...

    2. Manani
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      b

  19. DonBenzema
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Would it be crazy to go without Wilson? Could see the NEW vs SHU game being quite low scoring, and think there's more value in defence this GW

    Going without him would leave me with a team like this

    DDG
    Cancelo, Dias, Tierney, Reguilon
    Bruno, KDB, Son, Rashford, Saka
    Kane

    4.0 Ampadu, Brewster, 4.3

    Your input would be greatly appreciated

    1. JabariParkersEyelid
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I mean this looks great. But I'd still rather have 7 attackers.

      1. DonBenzema
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Could do something like this instead:

        DDG -> Lloris
        Dias -> Stones
        Reguilon -> Kilman
        Brewster -> Wilson

        Read on here that Wilson had some fitness issues, but would this be worth it?

    2. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Wouldn’t say crazy. But...I would think he’s going to get 9 points. He might sneak a goal and usually gets bonus with that too.

      Personally..:I’d get him in. Downgrade DDG and someone else if you have to

      1. DonBenzema
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        How does this look instead?

        LLORIS
        Cancelo, AWB, Tierney
        KDB, Bruno, Son, Rashford, Saka
        Kane, WILSON

        1. No Kane No Gain
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Much better, I like it.

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

      Not 100% Reguilon starts. Rather have Lloris and AWB personally

      1. DonBenzema
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers - can just precisely squeeze those two into my squad

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

      I agree that attack should be focus. Looking at the form of Wilson and the amount of goals Newcastle produce per game I would rather go for a second premium forward

  20. Crouching Tiger
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    FWIW, last year I didn't use my FH chip at this same stage of the season when there was a golden opportunity. Free hitters made great gains that gameweek, and I didn't get to enjoy that great advantage in the later game weeks when I got to use the chip.

    Of course, every year is different, but I looked at my team and it looked garbage for this gameweek but better for the DGW, so I'm free hitting for sure.

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

    Free hit 19 now on the cards

  22. OBAMA
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    best newcastle defender to go for?

    1. JabariParkersEyelid
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      For me Fernandez, but I think it's a waste of funds.

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

      I went Yedlin. I think good value, but is he a rotation risk? Why didn't he play at start of the season?

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

    Rate this FH / 10

    De Gea
    Cancelo • Dias • Tierney • Dier
    Bruno • KDB • Son
    Kane • Laca • Wilson
    (4.0 / ESR / Mitchell / Burke)

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Also should I pull the FH trigger tonight or wait until tomorrow

  24. Aeu96197
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    What do you think on FH, A or B?

    Does B sacrifice too much to get Laca for Wilson?

    Sanchez
    Holding Cancello Stones (Mitchell, Bernardo)
    KDB, Bruno, Rashford, Son, saka
    Kane Laca (Davis)

    Leno
    Tierney Canello Stones (Mitchell, Kilman)
    KDB, Bruno, Rashford, Son, saka
    Kane Wilson (Brewster)

  25. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Who scores more on free hit?

    A. Tierney, Gundogan, Lacazette
    B. Holding, Rashford, Wilson

    1. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

        Cheers, mate

  26. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    FH Team GTG? Any thoughts/changes? Captain Bruno?

    Darlow
    Dias Cancelo Holding
    KDB Son Fernandes Rashford Saka
    Kane Wilson

    4mill Yedlin Mitchell Brewster

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

      Not sure on Darlow because of Dubravka. Other than that, exact same team — I've got DDG though.

      1. jonnybhoy
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Darlow seems nailed tbh. Think its an easy 6 pts

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

    Do I keep Auba or get Kane?

    Want to stay away from the FH template and try get back some ground. Already got Son, but will Auba play even tho he played 120mins. Marts injured so only player that can fill that spot is Auba.

    Will it be Saka Laca Auba?

    1. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I think it will be, Martinelli isn't going to be risked I'd imagine and Willian was plain awful in the cup so he shouldn't be ahead of any of those three.

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

    Which is better on a WC?

    A. Dallas, Smith-Rowe
    B. Mitchell, Saka

    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

  29. Mackans
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Smith Rowe & Tierny or Saka & Holding?

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

      SR and T

  30. XX SMICER XX
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Team A:
    Leno
    Canelo Maguire Tierney Reguilon
    Foden Rashford KDB Fernandes Son
    Kane

    Team B:
    Leno
    Wan-B Stones Dier
    Smith-Rowe Rashford KDB Fernandes Son
    Kane Jesus

    Mitchell only sub for both teams