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Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 21?

29 January 2021 859 comments
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The latest Fantasy Premier League captaincy debate has been thrown wide open by recent form and injuries.

After becoming the most captained player in a Gameweek ever – and providing no returns against Sheffield United – Bruno Fernandes (£11.3m) and his team will have to bounce back against an improving Arsenal. 

As a result, Fantasy managers have already turned towards some more appealing candidates for Gameweek 21.

A number of Manchester City players have made themselves comfortable in this week’s captaincy conversation, alongside some Merseyside assets Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.6m) and Mohamed Salah (£12.5m)

As Gameweek’s 21 captaincy debate seems to be one of the most open ones since the start of the new calendar year, we will look into the most appealing options and as always, the analysis will be backed up by the extensive data from Fantasy Football Scout Premium Members Area. Only those with a valid subscription can access it in full.

CAPTAIN POLL

After scoring 14 points in just 52 minutes against West Bromwich Albion, İlkay Gündoğan (£5.7m) leads the Fantasy Football Scout Captain Poll going into Gameweek 21 with 22.7% of the votes.

The German international is accompanied by two of his teammates in this week’s poll, as Raheem Sterling (£11.5) and Joao Cancelo (£5.9) sit second and fifth respectively.

The remaining two spots are occupied by Harry Kane (£11.3m) and Calvert-Lewin, although the Tottenham Hotspur striker is now a major doubt ahead of Spurs’ trip to Brighton & Hove Albion:

“He’s injured in both ankles. To cope with one pain, probably he could (continue), but with both, it’s very painful and sore. He just couldn’t. For Harry to leave a game means it’s not a nothing injury. We don’t know how long (he will be out). We’ll have to see.” – Jose Mourinho

Son Heung-min (£9.8m) and Salah are also players who have gone above the 5.0% threshold in this week’s poll so far, gaining 6.4% and 7.0% of total votes, respectively – although they might end up better supported in light of Kane’s injury.

Meanwhile, last week’s top pick Bruno Fernandes sits 9th with only 3.1% of votes, even behind the Colombian international James Rodríguez (£7.7m, 4.5% of votes).

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  1. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Lucas Digne is not getting much attention right now.

    He has 6 assists in 10 games. That's second behind only Cresswell whose has 7 in 20.

    He's also playing effectively in midfield or as a LWB. His crossing is extremely good and he takes corners from the left side as well. Really considering the hit for Dallas > Digne.

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    1. The Road to Turfdom
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Leeds can't defend. Would vote yes

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    2. No Professionals
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      seen a few talk about him, i've posted a couple of times regards the same move as you. Kane injury has complicated that for me.

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    3. Moderately content penguin
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Also considering it as a hit but from Reguilon - Dallas would be defensive sub who might well feature.

      Have Dias but really think he'll be rested - can't think of a player under Pep who's had so many games on the spin - 20 without losing a minute.

      I'd be getting Digne next week in any event

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      1. No Professionals
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        the thing for City centre backs, is that it's a pretty low intensity role.

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        1. Long ago I drew a walrus
          • 15 Years
          4 years, 10 months ago

          Yes, and 20 without losing a minute is false. He's had his rests in cup games

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    4. MoSalalalalalalalalah
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      What's your other transfer?

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      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        Getting DCL.

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  2. How I met your Mata
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    A or B to go to make room for Cancelo

    A Coufal

    B Dallas

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    1. The Road to Turfdom
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      B

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  3. The Road to Turfdom
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    City lineup predictions? I'll go:

    Ederson
    Walker Dias Laporte Cancelo
    Gundo Fernandinho Bernardo
    Torres Jesus Foden

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    1. built_this_city
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      I reckon Zin over Cancelo

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      1. Aster
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        No way

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    2. How I met your Mata
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Why do you think Stones gets rested in this game?

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      1. The Road to Turfdom
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        Pep praising Laporte and Dias surely being undroppable. No Massive reason just think SHU will see some rotation

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  4. CrouchDown
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    These moves worth a -8?

    Taylor Bissouma Kane > Chilwell Sterling DCL

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    1. The Road to Turfdom
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Don't like CHilwell. Digne?

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      1. CrouchDown
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah that might be a better option!

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  5. No Professionals
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    bottomed

    Johnstone
    Dias Stones Dallas
    Salah Fernandes Gundogan Soucek
    Kane Bamford Antonio

    Steer Mitchell Coufal Alzate
    1FT 7.7m ITB

    was pretty set on...

    Alzate and Bamford to Son and DCL (bench Soucek). Makes sense to just make it Alzate and Kane to Son and DCL (bench Bamford).

    Or would you be tempted to keep Kane and see if it's more short term?

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    1. JollyGoodYellows
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Keep Kane until you know more and do the transfers with Bamford. If its only a week he's out for Kane could end up being a nice differential for you.

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  6. sentz05
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Would you do Rashford out for Sterling -4

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    1. Aster
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

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  7. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Who the heck are the desired front 3 now?

    Antonio
    Watkins
    Bamford
    DCL
    Wilson
    Wood
    Other?

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    1. No Professionals
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      it's a front 2 max

      Antonio and Watkins (maybe DCL)

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    2. Pops15
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Antonio/DCL/Shitkins

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    3. CheesyZoot
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      DCL, Watkins and fodder

      Much rather play 5 in midfield at the moment

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      1. CheesyZoot
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        *For this week

        Antonio long term over Watkins

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    4. Moderately content penguin
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      The other is Ings

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      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        Not sure on Ings , his role seems to have shifted.

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        1. Moderately content penguin
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 10 months ago

          Wait and see for a week or so anyway I suppose but he'd be right up there on my list of likely template busters. Disregarding price and simply looking at points per 90 he's up there with DCL really.

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  8. vincentwsho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Sorry haven't been up to date... how long will Kane be out for?

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    1. No Professionals
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      don't think we'll ever know (knowing Mourinho).

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  9. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Lads, unfortunately bottomed so I'll bother you again. What do you suggest with £6.9 in the bank? I was planning Bamford-Kane, but...

    Martínez / McCarthy
    Dias / Stones / Cresswell / Saïss /  Dallas
    Salah / Bruno / Grealish / Gündogan / Soucek
    Antonio / Watkins / Bamford

    Soucek-Son? Saïss-Chilwell? Hold?

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    1. Pops15
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Jump on that DCL train instead of Kane

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    2. Pops15
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Other option would be Saiss/Dallas to Digne

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  10. Bennyboy1907
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    How’s it looking? On -4 atm, felt cheeky after 76 points this week
    Martinez
    Cancelo Stones Chillwell
    Salah Bruno Son Grealish Gundogan
    Antonio DCL

    Johnstone Bamford Dallas Coufal

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  11. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Afternoon fellas, if you could help me out here it would be great. Thank you.

    A) Kane + Dallas > DCL + Digne (-4)
    B) Kane > DCL
    C) Dallas > Digne & Hold Kane

    0.0 ITB

    Martinez
    Cancelo | Chilwell | Dallas
    Sterling (V) | Soucek | Gundogan (C) | Bruno | Son
    Watkins | Bamford

    GK: Steer | Mee | Cresswell | Kane

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    1. CoracAld2831
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      A

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  12. CoracAld2831
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Is it worth taking a -8 for DCL (Backup for Kane), Gundogan and Cancelo?

    Was thinking Adarabioyo, Son and Wilson out?

    My current team:

    Areola
    Justin-Stones-Coufal
    Son-Fernandes-Salah-Soucek
    Kane-Wilson-Antonio

    Johnstone-Adarabioyo-Lookman-Mitchell

    Bank: £1.3m, 1 FT

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    1. Pops15
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      I would keep Son if I already had him. DCL in and either Cancelo or Digne I would say.

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      1. CoracAld2831
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        Thank you.

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    2. CoracAld2831
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      My team afterwards would be:

      Areola
      Justin-Stones-Cancelo-Coufal
      Gundogan-Fernandes-Salah-Soucek
      DCL-Antonio

      Johnstone-Kane-Lookman-Mitchell

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      1. Aster
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        Excellent

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  13. CrouchDown
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    When will Everton have their DGWs?

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  14. Sean
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Priced out of doing Adams and Soucek to DCL and Son by Son's price rise today, pretty annoying stuff

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  15. tissae
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Would you do it?

    Martinez
    Bednarek Dias Cresswell dallas
    Salah Bruno Grealish Son
    Antonio Bamford

    Steer Mitchell Bissouma Vardy. 1FT, 2.1m ITB.

    Bissouma -> Gundogan?

    Or should just get rid of Vardy?

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    1. Pops15
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Vardy >>>> DCL
      Bissouma >>>> Gundo
      Dallas >>>> Digne/Cancelo

      I would look at some combination of those moves. At least 2 I'd say. Wouldnt be happy playing Dallas or Bendark when there are way better options in Defense

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  16. Rhodes your boat
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone tempted by Werner?

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    1. Pops15
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Considered it for a second. Then came back to reality.

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    2. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Spits coffee out.
      If he starts regularly and shows some form. Then maybe.
      It’s a shot in the dark to go for him now.

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      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        Agreed it is, risky punt!

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  17. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    0.1m short of being able to afford
    Dallas,Soucek,Bamford
    >>
    Digne,Son,DCL
    Typical!

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    1. Rhodes your boat
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Always the case 🙁

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    2. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Can you get Saka instead of Son. He is 5.4 and I think he will score more in the next few GWs. I also think he will outscore Kane this GW.

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      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        If he were to play.

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      2. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        I’d rather get Rodriguez or Maddison over Saka.

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  18. SOTHPAW
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    G2G?
    De Gea
    Stones, Diaz, Dier, Shaw
    Salah, Son, Bruno, Gundo (C)
    Watkins, DCL (V)

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  19. Netters2018
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Already -4 to get the below.

    DDG
    Cancelo, Stones, Dallas
    Salah, Gundogan, Bruno, Soucek, Son
    Bamford, DCL
    Bench - Mitchell, Coufal, Brewster

    Is -8 worth bringing Digne in? but for who?

    Thoughts please...

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    1. Pops15
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      If anyone this week then Dallas. Wouldnt be happy playing him against Leicester

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    2. CapK
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      If your chasing a leader in your ML then yeah, take the -8 and hope Digne delivers (likely against Newcastle)
      If your happy in the top 1/2 of your ML, be patient and get him in next week for free

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  20. SharkyT
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Bottomed sorry for repeating:
    1 FT £8m ITB:

    A) Kane > DCL
    B) Bissouma > Sterling (c)
    C) Kane/Bissouma > DCL/Sterling(-4)
    D) as above but Salah not Sterling

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    1. How I met your Mata
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      c

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  21. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    justin or bamford ??

    justin has more bench points for me than anybody since gw1 ,i clearly find in my mind better options each week ,so justin to digne and solve the problem,yes or no

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    1. Pops15
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Looks like a prime time to move for Digne if you have an easy route

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      1. Jordan.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        yeah 1f/t 2.0 itb

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    2. Pops15
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      With their current run of fixtures to come and most of the key guys back from injury such as Jrod, Rich and Digne himself we may see that great form that we saw earlier in the season. I would make the move if you dont have any other pressing issues

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  22. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Reposted with a slight twist. Which option will give more points in the coming GW?
    A. DCL
    B. Bamford/Mitchell/Konsa + 4

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    1. Pops15
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      One GW could be close but over the next few DCL for sure

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  23. karljkadak
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    bamford to DCL and dallas to digne for -4 is a no-brainer, right?! 😀

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  24. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on keeper and captain here?

    Areola
    Cancelo Stones Digne
    Bruno Rashford Son Gundogan(c) Soucek
    DCL Antonio

    Martinez Wilson Coufal Mitchell

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  25. RVP 20
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Bruno captain anyone?

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      No my first choice but think it’s a week to go with your gut

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  26. Jealous Viper
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Kane and Soucek to 4.3 and Salah for a hit?
    Want to do that so I can have Salah as a cap option for next week mainly

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  27. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Would you get in Mane and double up on Liverpool attack or get Grealish over Mane?

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    1. Indpush
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldn't get Grealish yet, being on 4 yc's. If he makes it through 19 games then consider him?

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  28. Pepeye
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    My City back 4 pred v SU - Walker Stones Dias Cancelo

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  29. mlwafc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    4 point hit to swap Kane and ESR for DCL + Gundo or Mahrez...

    Or leave Kane on bench and straight ESR for Gundo (£1.6M in bank)

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  30. AC Pilkington
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Who scores more over the next two games?

    A) Mane

    B) Grealish

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      ... A

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